Bury League Resolved we pay Bury on the consideration of their Match playing here on the 24th instead of the 5th the sum of £50. Police Resolved we give each Constable 6d and Sergeants 1/- when on duty here. Telegraph Wires Resolved we do not proceed with this matter considering the ristrictions they enforce. Arrangements Resolved the arrangements for team be left with Mr. for Final Crawshaw & the Secretary. Signed April 15th 1897 James C. Baxter Chairman Meeting of Directors held at the Bee Hotel Tuesday April 6th 1897 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Crawshaw, Cuff, Davies, Kelly, Prescott & Bainbridge & Brooks. Team v Villa (Final E. Cup) Menham, Meehan, Storrier, Boyle, Holt, Stewart, Taylor, Bell, Hartley, Chadwick & Milward with Robertson & Williams as reserves. Team v Earlestown Palmer, Balmer, Molyneux, Nash, Hughes, Meiklejohn, Cameron, Chadwick, Banks, Maley & Campbell. Director to London Resolved Dr. Baxter take charge. Signed April 15th 1897 James C. Baxter Chairman
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. |