Even though short of cash, in 1905 the club took a collection for former outside-left, Lollie Halsall whose leg had been amputated. The collection raised 7/10shillings.
YMCA and Park Villa also held benefit matches for Halsall who had been a popular performer.
The Promenade Bowling Club also subscribed twenty-three shillings.
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