SPECIAL MEETING OF GOVERNORS
19 January 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Birley; Mr Broadfield; Prof Dixon; Miss Gaskell; Mr Tatham; Dr Ward; Canon Woodhouse; Mr Worthington
Apologies
Mrs Behrens; Mrs Cunliffe; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Canon Tonge; Dean of Manchester
Matter discussed
The death of Prof Marshall.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
7 February 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Birley; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Cunliffe; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Mr King; Mrs Prestwich; Mr Tatham; Canon Tonge; Mr Worthington; Miss Day; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Matters discussed
The death of Prof Marshall. [A transcript of a letter from Prof Marshall�s father appears after the minutes of the meeting].
Arrangements for the purchase of dinner tickets.
The end of the term of office of the following governors: Mr Broadfield, Dr Wilkins, Mr Ledward.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Dover Street
Arrangements for the annual examinations.
Permission for the Teachers' Guild and the Assistant Mistresses' Association to use the school for meetings.
The arrangements for the payment of the exhibition of Gertrude Windsor.
The relinquishing of the exhibition held by Jessie Fallows.
Permission for Agnes Fisher and Annie Godbert to attend the millinery class free of charge.
Remission of the fees of the following: Annie Deas, Jessie French, Fanny Crockwell, Lillie Torrance, Ellen Metcalfe, Esther Thursby.
Pendleton School
Remission of the fees of Lilian Gibb and Amy Rudman.
North Manchester School
Miss Clarke's request that arrangements be made for the examination and inspection of the school be referred to the School Committee.
Remission of the fees of Ellen Bullen.
Leave of absence for Gertrude Kershaw.
MEETING OF MANCHESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE
7 February 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Birley; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Mr Tatham; Miss Day; Miss Walsh
Matters discussed
Arrangements for the purchase of dinner tickets.
MEETING OF THE JOINT SCHOOL COMMITTEES
21 February 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Birley; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Mr Tatham; Dr Ward; Mr Worthington; Miss Day; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Matters discussed
Arrangements for the examinations of the schools by the Cambridge Syndicate, Miss Agnes Ward, Miss Cameron and the London Needlework Association.
Enquiries if the Manchester Royal College of Music would examine the school in music, singing and harmony.
The following to act as a sub - committee to consider the value of science in the award of exhibitions and scholarships: Dr Wilkins, Prof Dixon, Dr Ward.
Miss Day to prepare the work of the fifth form for entry into the first part of the Higher School Certificate of the Joint Board.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
7 March 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Birley; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Darbishire; Miss Gaskell; Mr Donner; Mr King; Prof Lamb; Mr Tatham; Principal Ward; Mrs Worthington; Miss Day; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apology
Canon Tonge
Matters discussed
The appointment of Prof Horace Lamb as a governor.
Approval of the recommendations of the Joint School Committees on the position of chemistry and physics examinations in the award of exhibitions and scholarships.
The willingness of the Manchester Royal College of Music to examine the school in music, singing and harmony.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
The repayment of the grant of the exhibition of Gertrude Windsor.
Dover Street business
Permission for the Tennis Club and the Old Girls' Association to use the school for meetings.
Leave of absence for Miss Adamson.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
11 April 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Birley; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Broadhurst; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Heelis; Prof Lamb; Mrs Prestwich; Mrs Schwann; Canon Scott; Mr Tatham; Principal Ward; Mr Worthington; Mrs Worthington; Miss Day; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Matters discussed
The resignation of Mr Ledward as a governor.
The appointment of Rev J J Scott as a governor.
The re - appointment as governors of Dr Wilkins and Mr Broadfield.
Leave of absence for Miss Adamson.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Salaries and fees.
Unpaid fees.
Dr Wilkins to represent the school after a request from Mr J H Reynolds, Director and Secretary of Technical Instruction to the Corporation of Manchester, that the school be represented at a conference on the promotion of technical education in Manchester.
Dover Street business
The appointment of Miss Northrop during Miss Dendy's absence.
Permission for Mary Jackson to remain in the school.
Remission of the fees of the following: Harold Hewlett, Edgar Hewlett, Lucy Hanson.
The appointment of Mrs de Portalis during Miss Adamson's absence.
Arrangements for Dr Ward's examination.
Pendleton business
Remission of the fees of Nora Williams and Maud Kenworthy.
The resignation of Miss Falguen.
North Manchester business
Permission for John Carter and Frederick Macalpine to remain in the school.
Permission for Harold Mandelberg to attend the school.
Leave of absence for Adeline Kershaw and Mary Ashworth.
Remission of the fees of the following: Alethea Pochin, A Fosbrook, Frances Simpole.
The resignations of Miss Anderson and the French mistress.
The need to re - organise Miss Greenwood's work.
MEETING OF NORTH MANCHESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE
25 April 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Broadhurst; Mr King; Mr Tatham; Dr Ward; Mr Worthington; Mrs Worthington; Miss Clarke; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
The appointment of Miss Cameron.
The appointment of a successor to Miss Anderson.
Request from Miss Ward for assistance in her examination of Latin, Euclid and German.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
2 May 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Anson; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Broadhurst; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Cunliffe; Mr Donner; Mr King; Mr Tatham; Prof Tout; Dr Ward; Mr Worthington; Miss Day; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apologies
Miss Gaskell; Canon Scott; Dean of Manchester
Matters discussed
The appointment of Miss Cameron to the North Manchester School.
The appointment of Prof T F Tout as a governor.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Arrangements for the payment of the grant for Annie Varley's exhibition.
Arrangements for the celebration of the twenty first anniversary of the foundation of the school including an invitation to James Bryce to give an address.
Dover Street business
Permission for the Teachers' Guild to use the school for a meeting.
Arrangements for Miss Ward's examination.
Remission of the fees of the following: Esther Thursby, Laura West, Maud Wilce [sic].
Leave of absence for the following: Evelyn Callender, Edith Barratt, Emily Barratt.
Permission for Bertha Smith and Dora Pearson to miss part of the examinations.
Pendleton business
The following to consider drill and gymnastics in the school: Dr Wilkins, Mr Tatham, Mrs Behrens, Mrs Broadhurst, Mrs Cunliffe.
Remission of the fees of Edith Lighthouse.
Permission for Kate Smith to leave without due notice.
North Manchester business
The appointment of a successor to Miss Anderson.
Remission of the fees of Mabel Turnbull and Elsie Jenkins.
DRILL SUB - COMMITTEE
7 May 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Cunliffe; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Tatham; Miss Day; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Matters discussed
The introduction of the Swedish system of drill in the Pendleton School.
Notice to be given to Sergeant Bosward.
Request that Miss Thomas take drill lessons at Pendleton and North Manchester Schools.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
6 June 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Birley; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Mr King; Prof Lamb; Mr Tatham; Mr Worthington; Mrs Worthington; Miss Day; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apology
Canon Tonge
Matters discussed
The re - appointment of Dr Wilkins as a governor.
The appointment of Miss Thomas as drill mistress at Pendleton and North Manchester Schools.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Circulars about the co - ordination of technical instruction in Manchester.
Dover Street business
Miss Northrop's leave of absence.
The award of a scholarship without examination to Mary Higgs.
The appointment of Mrs Rogers during Miss Pollard's absence.
The purchase of an additional glass case for the school museum.
Remission of the fees of the following: Edith Holt, Gladys Whitlow, Jessie Boon.
Pendleton business
Remission of the fees of Mary Alexander and Edith Harley.
Permission for Miss Mortimer to use the dining room for a dressmaking class.
The purchase of al glass case for the school museum.
North Manchester business
The appointment of Miss Margaret Higgin.
MEETING OF NORTH MANCHESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE
13 June 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Worthington; Mrs Worthington; Miss Clarke
Apology
Dr Ward
Matter discussed
The appointment of Miss Margaret Higgin.
MEETING OF MANCHESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE
27 June 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The resignation of Miss Dolby.
Changes in the terms of service of the following: Miss McCroben, Miss B Ledward, Miss Sutcliffe.
The governors' presence at the public announcement of the award of scholarships and exhibitions.
The Committee's interview with Mrs Kitchener, Honorary Assistant Commissioner for Secondary Education.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
4 July 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Mr Donner; Mrs Anson; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Birley; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Cunliffe; Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Heelis; Mr Tatham; Prof Tout; Principal Ward; Canon Woodhouse; Mrs Worthington; Miss Day; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apology
Dr Wilkins
Matters discussed
The appointment of Miss Margaret Higgin as assistant mistress at North Manchester School.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Unpaid fees.
The inability of James Bryce and Dr Butler to be the guest speaker at the Public Meeting in 1894 and Dr Butler's offer to be the guest in 1895.
Arrangements for the award of exhibitions and scholarships.
The date of the last day of term.
Manchester School
The resignation of Miss Dolby.
The possible resignation of Miss McCroben.
Changes in the terms of service of Miss B Ledward and Miss Sutliffe.
The following to consider the appointment of Miss J L Rhyse: Mrs Darbishire, Mrs Anson, Mrs Behrens.
Miss Day's report on the annual examinations. [A transcript of the report appears after the minutes of the meeting. It includes details of the exam results of those to whom exhibitions or scholarships were awarded and also to the following: Rhoda Cowell, Dorothea Popplewell, Beatrice Thirlwall].
The award of exhibitions or scholarships to the following: Louisa Hugon, Isa Hiles, Edith Beard, Evelyn Sewell, Annie Nuttall, Mary Barnes.
The removal of the daughters of Mrs Fogg and Mrs Ridge without penalty.
Pendleton School
Miss Butcher's report on the annual examinations. [A transcript of the report appears after the minutes of the meeting. It includes details of the results of the following: E Robinson, F Wilkinson, E Gibb, F Berry, N Bates.
The award of a scholarship to Edith Robinson.
Remission of the fees of the following: Elsie Caine, Mary Crompton, Marguerite Hugon, Alice Earl.
Redecoration.
North Manchester School
Remission of the fees of Ella Standring.
The purchase of furniture.
ADJOURNED MEETING OF GOVERNORS
18 July 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Birley; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Prof Lamb; Mr Tatham; Prof Tout; Miss Day; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apologies
Dr Ward; Canon Hicks
Matters discussed
Miss Cameron�s statement of marks on the exam for the entrance scholarship.
The award of scholarships at Manchester High School to the following:
Lucy Geiler, Cecily Fox Smith, Agnes Taylor.
The award of a scholarship at Pendleton School to Ethel Bates.
The award of a scholarship at North Manchester School to Charlotte Coates.
Term dates.
Examination reports.
The publication of the Annual Report .
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
The resignation of Miss McCroben.
Manchester School
The appointment of the following: Miss Margaret Lea, Miss Bower, Miss May.
The introduction of classes in dressmaking and demonstration cookery.
Mrs Byron Cooper to continue teaching singing.
The withdrawal of the daughter of Mr Smeeton.
Pendleton School
The award of a scholarship to Edith Berry.
Miss Mortimer to teach singing only at Pendleton School.
MEETING OF MANCHESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE
18 July 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Birley; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mr Tatham; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The appointment of Miss L J Rhys.
The applications of the following for appointment: Miss E B Bower, Miss Beatrice Holme, Miss Margaret Lea.
The appointment of Miss Margaret Lea and Miss Bower.
The introduction of classes in dressmaking and demonstration cookery.
SPECIAL MEETING OF GOVERNORS
25 July 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Tatham; Mrs Worthington; Miss Clarke
Matters discussed
Permission for Charlotte Coates to hold at North Manchester School the entrance scholarship which has been awarded to her.
Unpaid fees.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
3 October 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Anson; Mrs Birley; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Miss Gaskell; Prof Lamb; Mrs Prestwich; Mr Tatham; Canon Woodhouse; Mr Worthington; Mrs Worthington; Miss Day; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apology
Dean of Manchester
Matters discussed
The appointment of the following officers:
Dr Wilkins: Chairman
Mr Donner: Vice - Chairman
Mr Tatham: Treasurer
The appointment of the following as Visitors: Mrs Birley, Mrs Broadhurst, Mrs Cunliffe, Mrs Darbishire, Mrs Heelis, Mrs Worthington.
The appointment of the following as Visitors to the drawing classes: Dr Wilkins, Miss Gaskell, Mr Tatham, Prof Dixon.
The appointment of the following to the Library Committee: Dr Willkins, Mr King, Miss Gaskell, Mrs Broadhurst.
The appointment of the following to the Manchester Committee: Mrs Behrens, Mrs Birley, Mrs Darbishire, Prof Dixon, Miss Gaskell, Dr Ward.
The appointment of the following to the Pendleton Committee: Mrs Cunliffe, Prof Dixon, Mrs Heelis, Canon Hicks, Mr King, Canon Scott.
The appointment of the following to the North Manchester Committee: Mrs Broadhurst, Mr Broadfield, Mrs Darbishire, Dr Ward, Mr Worthington, Mrs Worthington.
The appointment of Messrs Halliday, Pearson and Co as auditors.
Governors� attendance. [A printed copy of the table of attendance appears after the minutes of the meeting].
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Grants to the libraries.
The purchase of furniture and chemical apparatus.
The approval of the Chairman of the Governors and the Treasurer be needed of the place and subject of study of those to whom exhibitions are awarded.
Manchester School
Miss Day's report and timetables including the arrangements made for drill, cookery, millinery and dressmaking. [A transcript of the report appears after the minutes of the meeting. It includes references to the following: Miss Harrison, Miss May, Miss Lancashire, Miss Howson, Miss Warren].
The Manchester School Committee to consider art teaching, mechanics and the distinction between the Upper and Lower Schools.
Leave of absence for the following: Isabella Craig, Gertrude Regan, Gertrude Royle.
Remission of the fees of Frances Kirk and Georgina Wainwright.
Pendleton School
Miss Butcher's report and timetables.
Permission for Miss Lund to continue holding a dancing class.
The purchase of equipment.
North Manchester School
Miss Clarke's report and timetables.
The appointment of Miss Mellin.
Request that Miss Lund hold a dancing class.
Remission of the fees of Annie Whittaker and Nora Astbury.
Permission for Horace Galle to attend the school.
Permission for H Mandelberg to remain in the school.
MEETING OF MANCHESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE
17 October 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Birley; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Prof Dixon; Prof Lamb; Mr Tatham; Dr Ward; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Miss Lea to teach mechanics.
The Committee's view that the age and standard of work of pupils attending the School of Art should be higher.
The recommendation that the distinction between the Upper and Lower Schools be removed.
Mr Tatham to consider if any revision of the Rules concerning Assistant Mistresses need to be amended.
The purchase of equipment.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
7 November 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, January 1892 - November 1894
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Anson; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Birley; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Mr King; Mrs Schwann; Canon Woodhouse; Mr Worthington; Mrs Worthington; Principal Ward; Miss Day; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apologies
Dean of Manchester; Mr Tatham
Matters discussed
Miss Lea to teach mechanics.
The view of the following that pupils under 16 should not attend the School of Art and that the standard of work done there should be higher: Prof Dixon, Miss Day, Mr Rowley, Mr Glazier, Mr Reynolds.
The distinction between the Upper and Lower Schools be removed.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Manchester School
The appointment of Miss Shannon as deputy headmistress.
Increases in the salaries of the following: Miss Sutcliffe, Miss Heap, Miss Steedman, Miss Perkins, Miss Harrison, Miss Heap.
Fees to Owens College for tuition of 8 pupils in chemistry.
Permission for the Teachers' Touring Club to hold a meeting in the school.
Permission for the Teachers' Guild to hold a meeting in the school.
Permission for the senior pupils to hold an "At Home" for Miss Dolby and Miss McCroben.
Permission for the secretaries of school tennis clubs to hold a meeting in the school.
Permission for the Old Girls' Association to hold a meeting in the school.
Pendleton School
The appointment of Miss Lowe as deputy headmistress.
Increases in the salaries of Miss Wroe and Miss Cranswick.
North Manchester School
Miss Clarke's report.
The appointment of Miss Greenwood as deputy headmistress.
Increases in the salaries of the following: Miss Greenwood, Miss Houlston, Miss Mellin, Miss Merry.
Miss Lund to teach dancing.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
5 December 1894
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1894 - November 1897
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Anson; Mrs Birley; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Prof Lamb; Mrs Pretwich; Mr Tatham; Prof Tout; Mr Worthington; Miss Day; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Matters discussed
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Salaries and fees.
Unpaid fees.
Revision of the Rules and Regulations relating to Assistant Mistresses and Teachers. [A printed copy of the Rules is included in the volume with the minutes].
A bequest of £500 from Miss A J Naylor.
The end of Mrs Broadhurst's term of office as a governor.
Manchester School
The Christmas party.
Leave of absence for Miss Shannon.
Pendleton School
The Christmas party.
The library grant.
Remission of the fees of Cicely Heelis.
North Manchester School
The Christmas party.
The purchase of furniture.