Meeting of Directors held Monday Aug. 16th 1897
Present W. R. Clayton Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Baxter, Bainbridge,
Brooks, Crawshaw, Cuff, Davies, Kelly, Keates & Prescott.
Minutes of two meetings read & confirmed.
Notice of motion to rescind resolution re J. Bell's engagement.
Press & Complimentary Tickets passed as per list read out by the Secretary.
Transfer of Shares 2 D. Smith to J. G. Davies 2045/2046
4 D. Smith to J. Davies 2047/2050
1 R. E. Cslder to J. G. Davies 2235
3 T. Pye to C. Taylor 960/961 & 2369
3 J. B. Evans to T. Keates 642/644
2 W. Bramham to G. M. Grieve 419 & 2357
Training Resolved 15 players have dinner up to 1st Sep. viz.
McFarlane, Meehan, Storrier, Boyle, Holt, Stewart, Taylor,
Bell, Hartley, Chadwick, Divers, Barker, Robertson, Hendry
& Williams.
Practise Match Resolved we have one only on Wednesday Aug. 25th.
Trials for Amateurs 4 teams to play on the 26th & 30th.
E. Chadwick Resolved the Chairman write Chadwick re not
training last week.
Opening New
Stand Resolved the arrangements made for Sir J. A. Willock
to open Stand be confirmed & that a dinner be held.
The Chairman & Sec. be send out invitation & make
all arrangements.
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. |