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Capn. & Sub Capn. The following appointments were made
		League Team W. Stewart Capn. E. Chadwick Sub
		Combn.  "   G. Barker	 "   W. Williams  "

Luton F. C.	Resolved we accept bond for Williams & McInnes
		transfer payable on or before Sep. 1st.

Transfer of Shares 5 from J. Raven to T. Grieve		777/780 & 2381
		3     "  Wm. Johnson to Thos. Orford	712/713 & 2321

L'pool & District Resolved we enter an A team in this competition
Combination	& that the Sec. advertise in 2 papers for players.
		The Chairman stating that Stanley Ground could be
		obtained for £15 for the season which was confirmed.

Inspection of Stands Resolved the Shareholders & Public be invited to view
		the Ground on Aug. 14th.

Signed Aug. 16 1897			W. R. Clayton		Chairman

Meeting of Directors held at Bradford Hotel Aug. 6th 1897
Present		W. R. Clayton Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Crawshaw, Bainbridge,
		Baxter, Davies, Kelly, Keates & Prescott.
J. Bell		Resolved we adhere to original resolution to engage J. Bell
		at £5 per week provided he apologises to the Directors for
		his conduct.

Contract	Resolved we pay Roberts & Robinson £800.0.0 on a/c of contract
		as per architects certificate.

Crosby Sports	Resolved they have use of Telegraph Board etc.

Signed Aug. 16 1897			W. R. Clayton		Chairman
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.