Bonus for last Stdy. Stewart to have bonus. Signed Feby. 8th 1897 James C. Baxter Chairman Meeting of Directors held Monday Feby. 8th 1897. Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Brooks, Clayton, Crawshaw, Cuff, Davies, Kelly and Prescott. Minutes of last Meeting read & confirmed. Team v Bury (E. Cup 2nd Rd.) Menham, Meehan, Arridge, Boyle, Holt, Stewart, Taylor, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, Milward. Team v W. B. Albion (Charity Cup) Palmer, Storrier, Barker, Goldie, Meiklejohn, Robertson, Williams, Maley, Banks, Campbell & Elliott. Directors in charge of Gate - Messrs Clayton & Leyland. Directors to West Bromwich - Messrs Crawshaw & Clayton. Letter from Lord Mayor re Indian Famine Fund refused but Mr. Clayton call upon him & explain that we are having collections on the Ground on Feby. 13th & 20th. Loan of Player Resolved we lend Schofield to Blackpool on their giving satisfactory undertaking. Briggs Resolved Sec. try & transfer Briggs minimum £30. Special Training Resolved if team win on Saturday they go away for Special training at once for a fortnight. Messrs Baxter, Clayton & Crawshaw to make arrangements.
EVENTS
| 43 | Agreed that the Secretary arrange eggs, sherry and coffee for the players’ training in the morning |
| 73 | Agreed that the Club should pay the players’ expenses for joining the Liverpool gym at reduced rates |
| 91 | F. Geary appeared before the directors concerning his behaviour towards the spectators. |
| 113 | Agreed to give a match at Goodison Park for the benefit match for the unwaged. |
| 132 | Resolved that a letter be written to Porcupine saying the explanation re: stoppage of draws is not satisfactory. |
| 208 | Parry suspended. Notice of his suspension to be posted on in the dressing rooms. |
| 211 | Reserve Team to have a gold medal each. |
| 243 | Resolved Mr. Hinchcliffe be allowed to photograph team |
| 245 | Resolved on the purchase of 2 medals for Bell and Southworth |
| 286 | Resolved that Elliott be engaged as Assistant Trainer & Groundsman to play when required. |
| 295 | Resolved to give Stoke £20 for the transfer of Maxwell & to find him a place in a solicitors’ office. |
| 365 | Resolved to give 11 players medals for winning the Combination Championship |
| 444 | Resolved that the Ground Committee be authorised to have rooms covered over, urinals erected etc. |