L. Bell Resolved we offer Sheffield Wednesday £175 for this
player's transfer.
Lan. Cup Medals Resolved 2 Medals be ordered from Whittle's for Arridge
& Trainer (Lewis).
L'pool Assocn. Resolved the Secretary be nominated.
Committee
Covering of Stands Resolved Messrs Crawshaw & Kelly consult with the
Engineer as to cost of supporting present Stands &
covering same.
Signed 21st June 1897 James C. Baxter Chairman
Meeting of Directors held Wednesday June 11th 1897 at Bradford Hotel
Present Dr. Baxter (in the chair) Messrs Clayton, Crawshaw, Cuff,
Davies, Kelly & Prescott.
Midweek League Resolved we do not join the proposed League.
Transfer of L. Bell Resolved the transfer of L. Bell from Sheffield
Wednesday at £200 be confirmed. Also his terms
£4 per week from May 1st & £10 bonus.
W. Muir Resolved his wages be paid as arranged from May 1st
£2.15.0 per week.
Strengthening Resolved we accept the offer of Roberts & Robinson
Stands Goodison Rd to strengthen Stands as per Mr. Woodhouse's particulars
& instructions for the sum of £129.0.0.
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. |