Meeting of Directors held Monday Nov. 1st 1897 Present W. R. Clayton Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Baxter, Crawshaw, Davies, Kelly & Keates. Minutes of last meeting read & confirmed. Team v W. B. Albion - Muir, Balmer, Barker, Boyle, Holt, Robertson, Taylor, Williams, L. Bell, Cameron & Divers with J. Bell as reserve for L. Bell. Team v Buxton - McFarlane, Meehan, Storrier, McKinley, Douglas, Stewart, Hughes, Hartley, Hulligan, Chadwick E. & Schofield. Directors to West Bromwich - Mr. Clayton. Director in charge of Gate - Mr. Crawshaw. Special General Resolved we support Scotch proposals provided League Meeting of League forms already signed be not cancelled. Amateur Team Resolved Mr. Bailiffe be thanked for his kind offer to take charge of Amateur Team. Lan. Cup Put on Agenda for next meeting. A. Little Resolved we do not proceed further, but let our Solicitors drop the matter. Glentoran F.C. Resolved subject to F.A. permission we accept £10 on a/c as per their letter. Accounts Woodhouse balance £30.6.6. L. Harris - £10.10.0. Transfer of Shares 3 from H. Rotherham to J. C. Simmonds 809/810 & 2387. Signed Nov. 8th 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. |