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. |