Directors to Bolton G. Barker take charge. Transfer of Shares 10 from T. W. Rigby to Wm. Selway 1611/1620 4 " H. G. Mahon to E. Peals 279/281 & 2293. Bonus 20/- for win v Liverpool and 20/- v Bolton Wdrs. Notice of Motion re St. Lukes Church. Signed 6th Sep. 1897 W. R. Clayton Chairman Meeting of Directors held Wednesday Sep. 1st 1897 Present W. R. Clayton Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Baxter, Brooks, Crawshaw, Cuff, Kelly, Keates & Prescott. Team v Bolton Wdrs. - McFarlane, Meehan, Storrier, Boyle, Holt, Stewart, Taylor, Divers, L. Bell, Chadwick, J. Bell with Hartley reserve. Directors in charge of Gate - Messrs Prescott & Kelly. Press Ticket to Athletic Chronicle. Signed Sep. 6th 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. |