New Players Resolved that we engage McNaught of Dumbarton @ £3 per week with a bonus of £10. Boyle Resolved that Messrs Griffiths & Clayton go to Scotland re Boyle on Saturday next & try to fix up the arrangements. Match Posters Resolved that we have 500 of the small Posters for our matches instead of 300 price 32/6. Signed August 15th 1892. Geo. Mahon Chairman Meeting of Directors held Monday August 15th 1892 Present G. Mahon Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Atkinson, Leyland, Davies, Clayton, Jackson, Currier, Griffiths, Baxter & Coates. Minutes of three previous meetings read & confirmed. Turnstiles Resolved that the Secretary see Tomkinsons & make the best possible arrangements re Turnstiles. Press Tickets Resolved that Press Tickets be issued as follows (2) L'pool Mercury 200/202 (1) J. J. Egan 211 / " Courier 203 / C. Hall 212 / " Post 204 / British Sport 213 / " Express 206 / Lan Evening Post 214 / " Echo 205 / Fair Play 215 2 Athletic News 207/208 / Sporting Chron 216 1 Bootle Times 209 / Umpire 217 1 Football Field 218 / G. Aitken 219
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. |