MEETING OF GOVERNORS
1 February 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Hopkinson; Mr King; Prof Lamb; Mrs Schwann; Mr Steinthal; Mr Tatham; Prof Tout; Mr Worthington; Mrs Worthington; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apology
Mrs Behrens
Matters discussed
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Mr C E Schwann's agreement to continue supporting the present holder of his scholarship.
Communication with the Charity Commissioners about pensions for the headmistresses.
North Manchester School
The appointment of Miss Freda Sheldon in the partial absence of Miss Mellin.
Change in the terms of service of Miss Hartley.
The expulsion of Nora Nesbitt for her persistent refusal to obey a rule.
Manchester School
The arrangement of an omnibus from London Road station.
Authorisation for Miss Burstall to organise an omnibus from Chorlton - cum - Hardy.
The following to consider arrangements for the annual exams: Prof Dixon, Mr King, Dr Wilkins, Prof Lamb, Miss Burstall, Miss Butcher, Miss Clarke.
The resignation of Miss Kett.
SPECIAL MEETING OF GOVERNORS
1 February 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors- Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Darbishire; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Hopkinson; Mrs Schwann
Matters discussed
[A notice of the meeting with the agenda is glued into the volume].
The re - election of Mrs Cunliffe as a governor.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
1 March 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Cunliffe; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Hopkinson; Mr King; Mr Mather; Dean of Manchester; Mrs Schwann; Mr Steinthal; Mrs Worthington; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apology
Mr Tatham
Matters discussed
The re - election of Prof Horace Lamb as a governor.
The end of the terms of office as governors of Prof Tout and Dr Wilkins.
Arrangements for the annual exams.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Communication with the Charity Commissioners about pensions for the headmistresses.
An invitation to James Bryce to be the guest at the Public Meeting.
Payment of salaries.
Holiday dates.
Manchester School
The appointment of Miss Kiero Moakes.
Changes in the terms of service of Miss Gwendolene Rhys.
North Manchester School
The appointment of Miss Wilkinson to give clay modelling lessons.
SPECIAL MEETING OF GOVERNORS
15 March 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Cunliffe; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Prof Lamb; Mr Tatham; Mr Steinthal
Matters discussed
[A notice of the meeting with the agenda is glued into the volume].
Objections to the proposal that Salford Town Council is recognised as the Science and Art Authority for the County Borough of Salford as this may give the Council control over secondary education in Salford including Pendleton School and North Manchester School.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
3 May 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Behrens; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Hopkinson; Mr King; Mr Mather; Mr Tatham; Mr Steinthal; Prof Tout; Mrs Worthington; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apology
Dean of Manchester
Matters discussed
James Bryce's inability to be the guest at the Public Meeting.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Communication with the Lord President of the Council about the objections to the proposal that Salford Town Council is recognised as the Science and Art Authority for the County Borough of Salford as this may give the Council control over secondary education in Salford including Pendleton School and North Manchester School.
The re - appointments of Dr Wilkins and Prof Tout as governors.
The resignation of Mrs Cunliffe as a governor.
Salaries and fees.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Certificates of the satisfactory work and conduct of those to whom exhibitions have been awarded.
An offer from Miss Lowndes to endow the school in memory of Miss Macnicol.
Pendleton School
The resignation of Miss Wenham.
Manchester School
The arrangement of the inspection of science Prof Miall and Prof Smithells.
The appointment of Miss Hamilton during the absence for Miss Celine Walsh.
Permission for Miss Edith Drummond to do teaching practice in the school.
MEETING OF PENDLETON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
17 May 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mr King; Mr Tatham; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
Dr Wilkins and Miss Butcher to interview Miss Barnard or other candidates for appointment as science mistress.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
7 June 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Broadhurst; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Hopkinson; Mr King; Mr Mather; Mr Tatham; Prof Tout; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apology
Mr Worthington; Mrs Worthington
Matters discussed
The resignation of Mrs Darbishire as a governor.
The inability of the following to be the guest at the Public Meeting:
James Bryce, Dr Ward, Prof Jebb.
Invitations to Mrs Lyttleton or Mrs Creighton to be the guest at the Public Meeting.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Manchester School
The anonymous gift of £250 to erect fives courts in the playground.
The resignations of Miss Macklin and Miss Rhys.
Leave of absence for Miss Perkins.
Pendleton School
The appointment of Miss Margaret Hager as science mistress.
Change in the terms of service of Miss Edith Ward.
The resignation of Miss Wroe.
Permission for Miss Lowe to hold a literature class for former pupils, the proceeds to go to Miss Lowe and either the fiction library or the games club.
North Manchester School
The resignation of Miss Hartley.
SPECIAL MEETING OF GOVERNORS
7 June 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Broadhurst; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Mather
Matters discussed
[A notice of the meeting with the agenda is glued into the volume].
The election as a governor of Mrs Mary G Pilkington.
MEETING OF MANCHESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE
21 June 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Prof Lamb; Mr Tatham; Miss Burstall
Matters discussed
Recommendations that the following be appointed: Miss Winifred Slater, Miss Hartley, Miss Drummond.
MEETING OF PENDLETON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
21 June 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins, Prof Dixon, Mr Donner, Canon Hicks, Mr Tatham, Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
Applications from the following: Miss Hamilton, Miss Neild [sic], Miss Jones.
MEETING OF NORTH MANCHESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE
21 June 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mr Donner; Mr Tatham; Miss Clarke
Matters discussed
Change in the terms of service of Miss Ison.
Enquiries for a science teacher.
The appointment of Miss Charlotte Coates as a pupil teacher.
ADJOURNED MEETING OF PENDLETON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
28 June 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Canon Hicks; Mr Tatham; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
Interviews of the following: Miss Hamilton, Miss Jones, Miss Neild.
Recommendation of the appointment of Miss Neild.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
5 July 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Broadhurst; Prof Dixon; Miss Gaskell; Mr King; Mr Mather; Mrs Pilkington; Mr Steinthal; Mr Tatham; Mrs Worthington; Mr Worthington; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apologies
Mrs Hopkinson; Prof Lamb
Matters discussed
The offer of Mrs Vaudrey, Lady Mayoress of Manchester to be the guest at the Public Meeting because Mrs Lyttleton and Mrs Creighton are unable to be so.
Permission for Owens College to use the school for the matriculation exam of London University.
The appointments of the following: Miss Winifred Slater, Miss Katherine G Hartley, Miss Edith Drummond, Miss Mabel Neild, Miss Charlotte Coates.
Changes in the terms of service of Miss Ison.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Estimates for decoration and refurbishment.
The needed improvement in the lighting "in the large room" at Dover St.
Unpaid fees.
The report of the annual examinations.
Term dates.
Manchester School
Miss Burstall's report on the exams.
The award of exhibitions or scholarships to the following: Mary Higgs, Dorothy Holme, Mildred Taylor, Lucy Geiler, Dorothy Fraser.
Adoption of Miss Burstall's suggestion that all girls must wear a straw sailor hat with a school ribbon.
Changes in the terms of service of Miss Amy Welch and Miss Caroline Coignou.
Appointment of Miss Winifred Faraday to teach English language.
Pendleton School
The award of an exhibition to Ethel Bates.
The award of a scholarship to Lucy Jeans.
North Manchester School
The award of scholarships to Dora Mills and Ethel Freeman.
SPECIAL MEETING OF GOVERNORS
5 July 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Broadhurst; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Pilkington; Mr Tatham; Mrs Worthington; Mr Worthington
Matters discussed
[A notice of the meeting with the agenda is glued into the volume].
The election of Mrs Margaret Buller as a governor.
ADJOURNED MEETING OF GOVERNORS
19 July 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Hopkinson; Mr Mather; Mr Tatham; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher
Apology
Miss Gaskell
Matters discussed
Estimates for redecoration.
Miss Burstall's report on the marks for the entrance scholarship exam.
The award of entrance scholarships to the following: Eleanor Harvey, Muriel Huxley, Winifred Gowan, Mary Nichols.
Manchester School
The erection of honours boards.
Gifts to the school from Miss Horsfal.
The award of leaving gifts to Mary Higgs and Mildred Taylor.
Pendleton School
Adoption of Miss Burstall's suggestion that all girls must wear a straw sailor hat with a school ribbon.
The award of leaving gifts to Bertha J Hymers and Eveline L Orchard.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
4 October 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Mr Donner; Mrs Buller; Prof Dixon; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Hopkinson; Prof Lamb; Mrs Mather; Mr Tatham; Canon Woodhouse; Mrs Worthington; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Matters discussed
The appointment of the following officers:
Dr Wilkins: Chairman
Mr Donner: Vice - Chairman
Mr Tatham: Treasurer
The appointment of Mrs Buller and Mrs Hopkinson as Visitors at Manchester High School.
The appointment of Mrs King and Mrs Pilkington as Visitors at Pendleton High School.
The appointment of Mrs Mather and Mrs Worthington as Visitors at Manchester High School.
The appointment of the following to the Manchester Committee: Mrs Behrens, Prof Dixon, Miss Gaskell, Prof Lamb, Mr Steinthal, Prof Tout.
The appointment of the following to the Pendleton Committee: Prof Dixon, Canon Hicks, Mr King, Mrs King, Mrs Pilkington.
The appointment of the following to the North Manchester Committee:
Mrs Broadhurst, Dean of Manchester, Mrs W Mather, John Mather, Mr Worthington, Mrs Worthington.
The appointment of the following to the Library Committee: Dr Wilkins, Mr King, Miss Gaskell, Mrs Broadhurst, Mrs Hopkinson, Prof Tout
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.
Proposals that representatives of the Manchester and Salford Councils appoint governors to the schools.
Grants to the libraries.
Manchester School
Miss Burstall's report and timetables.
Permission for the Teachers' Guild, the Old Girls' Association and the Child Study Association to use the school for meetings.
Postponement of the award of the exhibition to Mildred Taylor because she is going to live in Italy for a year.
The appointment of Miss Susan Mitchell during the absence of Miss Walsh.
Miss Burstall's application for a grant for participation in the Education Exhibition to be held in London.
The appointment of Miss E White to teach shorthand.
Pendleton School
Miss Butcher's report and timetables.
The appointment of Miss Clara Ross.
Change in the terms of service of Miss Turing.
The purchase of furniture and equipment.
MEETING OF MANCHESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE
18 October 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Miss Gaskell; Prof Lamb; Mr Tatham; Mr Steinthal; Prof Tout; Miss Burstall
Matters discussed
Communication with Miss Celine Walsh about her prolonged leave of absence.
The appointment of Miss Ethel Lloyd during the absence of Miss Nona Thring.
The need for an additional science teacher.
The purchase of furniture and equipment.
MEETING OF PENDLETON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
23 October 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 -January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Prof Dixon; Canon Hicks; Mr King; Mr Tatham; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
The resignation of Miss Haager.
The appointment of Miss Macauley.
Postponement of discussion about increasing accommodation for chemistry as no pupils are studying it.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
1 November 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Broadhurst; Prof Dixon; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Hopkinson; Prof Lamb; Mrs Mather; Dean of Manchester; Mrs Pilkington; Mr Tatham; Prof Tout; Mr Worthington; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apologies
Mrs Behrens; Mrs Buller
Matters discussed
The endowment by Miss Katherine Lowdes of a scholarship in memory of her lifelong friend, Miss Macnicoll.
Payments by Mr C E Schwann and Miss Anna Philips for their scholarships at Pendleton School.
Proposals that representatives of the Manchester and Salford Councils appoint governors to the schools.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
The following to consider rules for the award of exhibitions and scholarships: Prof Dixon, Miss Gaskell, Mrs Hopkinson, Mr King, Prof Lamb, Prof Tout.
The end of Mrs Broadhurst's term of office as a governor.
Manchester School
Payment of Miss Nona Thring salary during her absence.
Increases in the salaries of the following: Miss Shannon, Miss Harrison, Miss Pollard, Miss Smale, Miss Jones.
The appointment of Miss Adamson as deputy headmistress.
The appointment of Miss Dendy as librarian.
Grant for the purchase of science equipment.
The following to consider improvements to science teaching in the school: Miss Gaskell, Mrs Hopkinson, Miss Burstall.
Pendleton School
The appointment of Miss Macaulay.
The appointment of Miss Lowe as deputy headmistress.
Increase in the salary of Miss Hickson.
North Manchester School
The award of a scholarship.
The appointment of Miss Dawson as deputy headmistress.
Increases in the salaries of the following: Miss Houlston, Miss Mellin, Miss Sutcliffe, Miss Dawson.
The resignation of Miss Mellin.
MEETING OF EXHIBITIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS SUB - COMMITTEE
15 November 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Prof Lamb; Mr King; Prof Tout; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
The rules for the award of exhibitions.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
6 December 1899
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Hopkinson; Mr King; Mr Mather; Mrs Schwann; Mr Steinthal; Prof Tout; Mr Tatham; Mr Worthington; Mrs Worthington; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Matters discussed
The rules for the award of exhibitions.
Changes to arrangements for music teaching including the number of pianos and the appointment of Mr Isidor Cohn and Miss Bruhn.
The willingness of the Salford Technical Instruction Committee to appoint a governor.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Arrangements for an overdraft.
Manchester School
The Christmas party.
Arrangements for a Shakespeare evening.
The appointment of Miss Hiles to teach science.
Changes in the terms of service of Mrs de Pourtalis.
The appointment of Miss Annie Barnes.
Pendleton School
Permission for Basil Herbert and James O�Grady to remain in the school.
Changes in the terms of service of Miss McAulay and Miss Ward.
The Christmas party.
North Manchester School
The withdrawal of Miss Mellin's resignation.
Changes in the terms of service of Miss Grace Mellin and Miss A C Ross.
Continuation of the terms of service of Miss Coates.
Refurbishments.
Permission for Ethel Allcock to live with Mr and Mrs Vanse who have a daughter in the school.
The Christmas party.