Opening of Stand Resolved that failing Lord Derby, we invite Lord Charles Beresford to open the New Stand & failing him Sir John Willox - Mr. Clayton to arrange. Advertising Resolved we give G. J. Smith Lord St. official list of fixtures & that he be permitted to print & distribute 3,000 copies of same. Fixture Cards Resolved we order 500 large fixture cards similar to design presented by Mersey A. P. Co. for the sum of £21.7.1 & that we order 500 cards adv. list of prices for Season Tickets for £2.7.6. Next Meeting Thursday July 29th. W. R. Clayton Signed July 29th 1897 Chairman Meeting of Directors held Thursday July 29th 1897 Present W. R. Clayton Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Crawshaw, Davies, Kelly & Prescott. Minutes of two meetings read & confirmed. Meehan Resolved Meehan be allowed to remain in Scotland for a further week. Stoves Resolved Six stoves be ordered for Dressing Rooms etc. Picnic Resolved we go to Abbey Park on Aug. 7th Tickets 4/6 each, which must be applied for not later than 5.0 PM on the 5th - leave L'pool 1.30 to 2.0. Sec. to send reply P.C. to Shareholders.
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. |