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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.