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Meeting of Directors held Monday June 28th 1897

Present		W. R. Clayton Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Baxter,
		Brooks, Crawshaw, Davies, Kelly, Keates & Prescott.

Minutes of last meeting read & confirmed.

Clerk of Works	Resolved the resignation of Mr. Lindsay be accepted.

Accounts	Resolved we pay Roberts & Robinson £1600.0.0 on a/c of
		contract as per architects certificate.
		Resolved we pay Mr. Woodhouse £50 on a/c.

Sub Committees	The following Sub Committees were appointed
		Finance : Messrs Bainbridge, Baxter, Brooks, Cuff, Davies,
			Keates & Prescott who shall check receipts & expenditure
			of the club, examine all books & vouchers & sign cheques.
		Ground : Messrs Crawshaw, Keates & Kelly who shall look after
			the ground & erections and to effect repairs at a cost
			of not more than £10.
		Advertising : Messrs Baxter, Brooks, Clayton & Crawshaw with
			power to enter into contracts for hoardings, match cards
			& general advertising of the Club.
		Fixtures : Messrs Bainbridge, Baxter & Clayton with power to
			arrange matches & guarantees.

		Stores : Messrs Crawshaw, Cuff & Davies with power to see
			after stock, purchase, check and issue of & their
			renewal.
Teams Committee	The recommendation of the Shareholders was considered.
		Resolved the whole of the Directors select the teams
		as in the past.
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.