Lancashire League Minute Book 1890-1897 (with side-by-side transcriptions by Anne Cochrane)

Resolved that permission be granted Burnley C.C. to play benefit match for J.R. Branch for 25 years' service. Resolved that permission be granted Rishton C.C. to give complimentary benefit match to T.E. Noble for 21 years' service on Sep. 7 Resolved that in matter of fixtures for 1896 League clubs have preference for all Saturdays. Resolved that League meet on last Sat. in September at Bull Hotel, Burnley, 3 o'clock to arrange fixtures for 1896. The President gave notice for next meeting to consider means how to control excessive wages now being given to Pros.