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The question of Lancashire Cup; & Amateur Team were
		left over for a future Meeting.

Signed June 16th 1898				W. R. Clayton	Chairman

[Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held in the Picton
Hall Friday June 3rd 1898. W. R. Clayton Esq. presiding.]

Press		Resolved the Press be admitted.
		The Secretary read notice convening Meeting after which the
		Balance Sheet was taken as read.
		Pro. by Mr. Clayton & seconded by Mr. Ashworth and
		"Resolved that the Directors Report & Statement of Accounts
		be approved and passed."
		"Resolved that a Dividend of 5% be paid on paid up Capital."
		"Resolved Messrs T. T. Rogers, Bowler & CO. be appointed
		Auditors for next year at a fee of Forty Guineas."
		The following Gentlemen were nominated for Directorate
		Dr. Baxter, Messrs W. Jackson, B. Kelly, J. M. Crawshaw, A. C. Taylor
		& E. W. Bell.
		Messrs Bowler, Rowlands, Smith, Ashton, Green, Wade
		and East were appointed Scrutineers.
		The result of Ballot was as follows
		Dr. Baxter	211	Mr. Taylor	175	Mr. Bell	108
		Mr. Kelly	181	"  Crawshaw	139	"  Jackson	 55
		The Chairman declared Messrs Baxter, Kelly, Taylor
		& Crawshaw elected for 3 years.
		A Vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the Meeting.

Signed June 16th 1898				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.