Meeting of Directors held Thursday April 15th 1897 Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Brooks, Crawshaw, Clayton, Davies, Kelly & Prescott. Minutes of two Meetings read & confirmed. Team v W. B. Albion same as tomorrow except Robertson for Stewart. Team v Liverpool same as tomorrow except Robertson for Boyle & Briggs as reserve. Team v Bangor Palmer, Balmer, Barker, Nash, Meiklejohn, Hughes, Williams, Maley, Banks, Campbell & Schofield. Team v Derby County left over until Saturday. Secondary Schools Resolved we pay cost of plates being provided Shield & engraved. Players transfer Hiles to Bolton Wdrs. for £20 confirmed. Match for 2nd team Resolved we play L'pool reserve here on the 22nd on half nett Gate terms if possible. Transfer of Shares 3 from J. F. Johnston to E. Hinchcliffe 1077/1078 & 2307. Insurance of Stand Resolved the present insurance continue for another etc. year, the amount to be increased when New Stand is erected. E. Cup Bonus Resolved we 15 Players & Trainer bonus of £5 each Final for the Final.
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. |