[Meeting of Directors held at the Bradford
Hotel May 17th 04]
Present J. Davies Esq. (Chair) Messrs Clayton,
Coates, Kelly, Kirkwood, Mahon,
Whitford & Wright.
Reports Messrs Kelly, Kirkwood & the Sec.
reported their visit to Scotland that
Adams (£500) was not considered
good enough. Kennedy wouldn't come
Thorburn they had engaged at £10 down
50/- in summer, 70/- in winter that we
would endeavour to get him a light situation
that Black was left over for the moment
their report & engagement were confirmed.
Caldwell The Sec. read letter from Elliott re
& Black Caldwell & a wire re Black & Mr.
Kirkwood & the Secy. were deputed to
go North tonight & endeavour to secure
them.
Reps. to Dr. Baxter & Messrs Clayton & Mahon
Bgham. were deputed to visit Bgham. re Bonus.
Lpool & Mr. Wright was nominated to
Distr. represent the club.
Combn Ann Messrs Davies & Wright were deputed
Meeting to attend.
Cox This matter was referred to the advertising
Committee.
The Secretary was instructed to pay Dr.
Wright's salary £40.
Whitley This players attended & in the absence of
any good reason for his requiring it the
directors could not advance him £50 on a/c
of his wages.
The Secy read line from Manchester City re Compensation
