Meeting of Directors held Monday May 10th 1897
Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Clayton, Crawshaw, Cuff,
Davies, Kelly & Prescott.
Competition for Resolved our 2nd team be entered for the
2nd Team Football Combination.
Increase in League Resolved we do not vote for in favour of increase.
Lancashire F. A. Resolved we enter for Cup next season & that Messrs
Clayton, Crawshaw & the Sec. wait upon the Assocn.
to request that the earlier rounds of the Cup Competition
be played on other days than Saturdays.
Transfer of Shares Resolved that in future particulars of transfer be stated
on Agenda paper each week & enclosed in envelopes
with notices of meetings.
New Stand It was reported by Sub Committee that our offer
of £3200.0.0 had been accepted by the Contractors
(Roberts & Robinson) which was confirmed.
Agents Fees Resolved Little have an additional £10 bonus
for securing McFarlane.
Lan. Cup Request Resolved the request of the Football Association
for loan of Lan. Cup to Crystal Palace be granted also
Combn. Cup.
Architect Resolved we pay Mr. Woodhouse £50 on a/c of fee.
H. Hammond Resolved we do not entertain his engagement.
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. |