1901-1902 First Meeting of Directors held Monday June 17th 1901 Present B. Kelly Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Baxter, Coates, Cuff, Davies, Kirkwood, Whitford & Wright. Minutes Of last meeting read & confirmed also the minutes of the Annual General Meeting. J. Bell Resolved we engage J. Bell at a salary of £3 per week and up to £100 to New Brighton for his transfer - Dr. Baxter & the Secretary to arrange. Clark, Paterson Resolved the engagements of these players be confirmed. & Toman Clark £3 all the Year & £65 to Hamilton Academicals. Paterson £2.10.0 & £3.0.0 playing Season & £50 to Royal Albert and the bonus of £10 to each. Toman £4 all the Year. Fixture with Tottenham Hotspur on Jany. 1st instead of Jany. 2nd confirmed terms £50 guarantee & half Gross over £100. Letter of thanks be sent to Mr. A. C. Taylor from the Board in recognition of his services to the Club as a Director. Election of Chairman Resolved Mr. Kelly be elected Chairman of the Board & Vice Chairman Resolved Dr. Baxter be elected Vice Chairman " " " Election of Sub. Finance - Resolved the whole Board act as a Finance Committees & Committee. their powers Ground - Resolved Messrs Kelly, Coates, Davies & Kirkwood be elected who shall look after Ground & erections & effect repairs at a cost not exceeding £10. Advertising - Resolved Messrs Baxter, Clayton & Cuff be elected with power to enter into Contracts for Hoardings; match cards & general advertising of the Club. Fixtures - Resolved Messrs Clayton, Whitford & Wright be elected with power to arrange matches & guarantees. Stores - Resolved Messrs Kelly, Bainbridge, Kirkwood & Whitford be elected who shall see after Stock, purchase, Check & issue of & their renewal. Day & hour of Resolved the meetings be held on Tuesdays at 8-0. Meetings