MEETING OF GOVERNORS
5 February 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, February 1901 - June 1904
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Broadhurst; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Mrs Hopkinson; Mr King; Mrs Pilkington; Mrs Roby; Mr Steinthal; Alderman Thompson; Prof Tout; Mrs Tout; Mr Worthington; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Matters discussed
Communication with the Principal of Owens College about the establishment of a primary school in Brunswick St at which students in the Department for Training Elementary Teachers at the College would do teaching practice.
The re - appointment as a governor of Mrs Lord Ann Lees.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
The erection of a platform in front of the school for the visit of the Prince of Wales to Manchester .
Manchester School
The appointment of Miss Phoebe Oxley and Miss Dorothy Howell as trainee teachers.
The rule that arts and science trainee teachers must have a degree or an equivalent qualification. [A transcript of the Scheme for Training Science Teachers appears after the minutes of the meeting].
The purchase of presentation copies of the school hymn book.
Arrangements for the school concert.
Arrangements for the inspection and examination of music by the Victoria University.
Pendleton School
The appointment of Miss Phoebe Oxley during Miss McAulay's absence.
North Manchester School
Permission for Leigh Brown and Howard Prince to be admitted to the school.
The resignation of Miss Blanche Cooper.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
5 March 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, February 1901 - June 1904
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Buller; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Mrs Hopkinson; Dean of Manchester; Mr Mather; Mrs Pilkington; Mr Steinthal; Mrs Tout; Prof Tout; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apologies
Mrs Broadhurst; Mr Tatham
Matters discussed
Rejection of the request for the erection of a platform in front of the school for the visit of the Prince of Wales to Manchester and permission for moveable stands to be erected.
Estimate for redecoration.
The award by the Victoria University of an honorary degree of Master of Arts to Miss Adamson.
The inspection and examination of the school by the Victoria University.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Reduction in the fee for pupils under 8.
Manchester School
The following to consider improvements to the lighting in the large hall:
Mr Tatham, Prof Dixon, Mr Mather.
The admission of student teachers into the gymnasium to be considered by the following: Dr Wilkins, Prof Dixon, Mrs Tout.
The Board of Education's refusal to recognise the number of science lessons as qualifying for payment of Block Grants.
Ratification of the appointments of Miss Garrett and Miss Moore.
Continuation of the appointment of Miss May Hartley.
The resignation of Miss Macmillan.
The addition of Mrs Byron Cooper to the list of music teachers.
Pendleton School
Permission for Ned Hicks and Cuthbert Aston to remain in the school.
Continuation of the appointment of Miss Oxley during Miss McAulay's absence.
North Manchester School
A payment from Mrs Broadhurst for the Tootal Broadhurst Scholarship.
The resignation of Miss Blanche Cooper.
The appointment of Miss Mary Hicks.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
16 April 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, February 1901 - June 1904
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mr Broadfield; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Mr Mather; Mrs Roby; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher
Apologies
Mr Tatham; Mrs Buller
Matters discussed
The end of the terms of office as governors of John Mather and Mr Worthington.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
The presentation to Miss Burstall of the copy of the school hymn book which was made for the Princess of Wales.
Arrangements for the Public Meeting.
Manchester School
The report of the Gymnasium Sub - Committee about the fees to be charged for special instruction in gymnastics, housewifery and other subjects. [A transcript of the report appears after the minutes of the meeting].
The following to consider improvements to the lighting in the large hall:
Mr Tatham, Prof Dixon, Mr Mather.
Request that Dr Wilkins consult the Principal of Owens College about the training of teachers.
The offer of the family of the late Miss Thring to endow the school with a cup and medal for the pupil best in games and to give the school an engraving of some of her pupils.
The offer from Prof Dixon of a cup for the best gymnast.
Permission for the Old Girls' Association, the Teachers' Guild, the Child Study Association, the Association for the Inclusion of Women on Educational Bodies and the Local Association for the reception of the British Medical Association to use the school for meetings.
Leave of absence for Miss Leach.
Pendleton School
Remission of the fees of the following: John Hewitt, Norman Hewitt, Bithaiah [sic] Hannaford.
The resignation of Miss Sheldon
Replacements for the following: Miss Sheldon, Miss McAulay, Miss Ward
North Manchester School
Miss Clarke's absence from the meeting because she was seeing parents and had no business to bring forward.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
7 May 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, February 1901 - June 1904
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Buller; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Hopkinson; Mr King; Mr Mather; Mrs Pilkington; Mr Steinthal; Mr Tatham; Mrs Worthington; Mr Worthington; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Matters discussed
Miss Penrose, Principal of Royal Holloway College, to be the guest at the Public Meeting.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
The satisfactory work and conduct of those to whom exhibitions have been awarded.
The introduction of a charge in advance of 5 shillings for stationery and materials at Pendleton and North Manchester Schools.
Manchester School
The grant to the Games Club for the rent of the hockey field.
Redecoration and refurbishment.
Miss Moakes and Madame Alice Lamb to take over the pupils of Mrs Byron Cooper during her absence.
North Manchester School
Leave of absence for two pupils to take the Ablett Drawing Examination.
Refusal for the admission of a boy who is over 9.
PENDLETON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
14 May 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Canon Hicks; Mrs Pilkington; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
Interviews of Miss Josephine Laidler and Miss Mary Paine to appointment as assistant mistresses and the appointment of Miss Laidlaw [recte Laidler].
Interviews of candidates for appointment as science mistress.
Recommendation that a kindergarten class be added to the school.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
4 June 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, February 1901 - June 1904
Present
Mr Donner; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Broadhurst; Prof Dixon; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Hopkinson; Mr King; Mr Mather; Mrs Pilkington; Mrs Roby; Mr Steinthal; Prof Tout; Mrs Tout; Mrs Worthington; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apologies
Mr Tatham; Dr Wilkins
Matters discussed
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
The award of exhibitions to the following: Ethel Harvey, Dorothy Frazer, Mary McNicol, Alice Gowan, Katherine Barlow, Edith Wainwright, Frances Steele.
The organisation for the refurbishment of the three schools.
Manchester School
Request that Owens College recognise the school classes for the training of teachers.
The purchase of furniture.
Redecoration.
Permission for the following to remain in the school: Ethel Harvey, Katherine Barlow, Dorothy Frazer, Edith Wainwright, Sarah Stenhouse, Florence Gillespie, Kate Stewart.
The resignation of Miss Smale.
The appointment of Miss Winifred Slater as deputy headmistress.
Leave of absence for Miss Coignou who has been awarded a travelling scholarship.
Application to the Board of Education that the school be recognised under the recent Order in Council.
Pendleton School
The appointments of Miss Laidler and Miss Cremer.
The establishment of a kindergarten.
North Manchester School
Continuation of the appointment of Miss Atkinson.
Refusal to pay the taxi fares of pupils coming from Middleton.
PENDLETON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
4 June 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Prof Dixon; Mrs Pilkington; Mrs Roby; Miss Butcher
Apologies
Dr Wilkins; Mr Donner
Matters discussed
The appointment of Miss Olive Hooper.
Interviews of Miss Ethel Griffiths and Miss Cremer and the appointment of Miss Cremer as a kindergarten teacher.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
2 July 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, February 1901 - June 1904
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Buller; Prof Dixon; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Hopkinson; Mr Mather; Mrs Pilkington; Mrs Roby; Mr Steinthal; Mr Tatham; Prof Tout; Canon Woodhouse; Mrs Worthington; Mr Worthington; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apology
Mrs Tout
Matters discussed
The school�s support for the establishment of an independent university in Manchester.
The reports of Alfred Hughes on the three schools including their relations with each other.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Salaries and fees.
Unpaid fees.
An application for a grant from the Booth�s Charity.
An appeal against income tax.
The circulation of the examiners' reports.
Term dates.
Manchester School
Change in the terms of service of Miss Simpson after comment in Mr Hughes' report and a special report requested by Dr Wilkins.
The appointments of Miss Ruth Taylor and Miss Winifred Bottomley.
The decision that pupils would not be examined in sewing next year.
Estimates for redecoration.
The establishment of an exhibition to be held at the Manchester Royal College of Music.
Permission for the following to remain in the school:
Sarah Stenhouse, Elsie Collier, Alice Parkinson, Dora Bauerkeller, Margaret Byrom [sic], Mary Dodds, Mabel Lakin, Muriel Wilson.
The attendance of Miss Burstall and Miss Coignou at a conference and their appointment to a committee to promote the establishment of an annual conference in Northern England on education.
Pendleton School
The award of a leaving present to Emily Lucy Jeans.
North Manchester School
Permission for the following to be admitted to the school: N Antrobus, E O'Meara, W E L Brown, T A Crossland.
Arrangements for a reunion to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the school's foundation.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
2 July [sic] 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, February 1901 - June 1904
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Buller; Miss Gaskell; Mr Steinthal; Mr Tatham; Prof Tout
Matters discussed
Interviews of Miss Ruth Taylor and Miss Winifred Bottomley and the appointment of Miss Taylor.
The decision that pupils would not be examined in sewing next year and Miss Burstall to prepare a report on the teaching of sewing.
NORTH MANCHESTER COMMITTEE
16 July 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Mr Tatham; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Worthington; Miss Clarke
Matters discussed
Consideration "in detail with Miss Clarke" of Mr Hughes' inspection report.
ADJOURNED MEETING OF GOVERNORS
22 July 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, February 1901 - June 1904
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Broadhurst; Mr Tatham; Dr Heywood; Mrs Worthington; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Matters discussed
The appointment as a governor of Dr Charles Christopher Heywood.
The re - appointment as a governor of Mr W B Worthington.
Arrangements for the award of scholarships at Manchester High School.
The award of scholarships at Pendleton School to Gladys Mary Stone and Marion Wilkinson.
The award of scholarships at Manchester High School to the following:
Kathleen Bailey, Hilda Livesey, Kathleen Maloney, Estelle Plummer, Nora Simon.
The award of scholarships at North Manchester School to Constance Mary Watson and Bessie Glover Scott.
Manchester School
Miss Burstall's report on the teaching of sewing.
The addition of Madame Lamb to the list of music and singing teachers.
Pendleton School
Estimate for redecoration.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
1 October 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, February 1901 - June 1904
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mr Broadfield; Prof Dixon; Miss Gaskell; Dr Heywood; Mrs Hopkinson; Prof Lamb; Mrs Pilkington; Mr Steinthal; Mr Tatham; Alderman Thompson; Canon Woodhouse; Mr Worthington; Mrs Worthington; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apologies
Mrs Buller; Mr Donner; Alderman Robinson; Mr King
Matters discussed
The award of scholarships to Edith Hewitt and Eleanor Beatrice Harvey.
The appointment of the following officers:
Dr Wilkins: Chairman
Mr Donner: Vice - Chairman
Mr Tatham: Treasurer
The appointment of Mrs Buller and Mrs Tout as Visitors at Manchester High School.
The appointment of Mrs Roby and Mrs Pilkington as Visitors at Pendleton High School.
The appointment of Mrs Broadhurst and Mrs Worthington as Visitors at Manchester High School.
The appointment of the following to the Manchester Committee: Mrs Buller, Prof Dixon, Miss Gaskell, Prof Lamb, Mr Steinthal, Prof Tout, Mrs Tout.
The appointment of the following to the Pendleton Committee: Prof Dixon, Dr Heywood, Canon Hicks, Mr King, Mrs Pilkington, Mrs Roby.
The appointment of the following to the North Manchester Committee:
Mr Broadfield, Mrs Broadhurst, Dean of Manchester, Lady Mather, Mr Worthington, Mrs Worthington.
The appointment of the following to the Library Committee: Dr Wilkins, Mr King, Miss Gaskell, Mrs Hopkinson, Prof Tout.
The appointment of the following to the Exhibitions Sub - Committee:
Prof Dixon, Miss Gaskell, Mr King, Prof Lamb, Prof Tout, Mrs Tout, Mr Donner, Mr Tatham, Dr Wilkins.
The appointment of the following to consider Mr Hughes' recommendation on the closer co - operation between the three schools: Mr Broadfield, Prof Dixon, Miss Gaskell, Dr Heywood, Mr King, Mrs Pilkington, Mrs Roby, Prof Tout, Mrs Worthington, Dr Wilkins, Mr Donner, Mr Tatham.
The appointment of Messrs Halliday, Pearson and Co as auditors.
An estimate for redecoration.
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.
Satisfactory result of the appeal against income tax.
The end of the term of office as a governor of Canon Hicks.
Thanks to Miss Penrose for her address at the Public Meeting.
Term dates.
North Manchester School
Miss Clarke's submission of timetables.
The resignation of Miss Ison.
Pendleton School
Miss Butcher's submission of the addenda to her report and timetables.
The gift to the school by a former pupil, Miss F L Wood of a rose bowl for gymnastics and games.
The resignations of Miss Ison and Miss Brown.
Permission for Philip Worley to attend the school.
A grant for the purchase of science materials.
Manchester School
A letter from the Board of Education about the lack of a properly fitted biology laboratory for practical work.
Miss Burstall's submission of the addenda to her report and timetables.
The appointment of Miss Sheldon to assist Miss Harrison.
The purchase of furniture and equipment.
Reduction in the fee for the orchestral class.
A grant for the purchase of science materials.
Postponement of the exhibition awarded to Katherine Barlow.
The appointment of Miss Dendy as librarian.
The addition of Miss Bruhn to the list of music teachers.
Arrangements for inspection by the Victoria University.
PENDLETON AND NORTH MANCHESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEES
22 October 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Dr Heywood; Mr King; Mrs Pilkington; Mrs Roby; Mr Tatham; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Matters discussed
Interviews of Miss Field and Miss Sharman and the appointment of Miss Field as drill mistress.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE NORTH MANCHESTER COMMITTEE
22 October 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mr Donner; Mr Tatham; Miss Clarke
Matters discussed
Leave of absence for a term for Miss Clarke who is suffering from "headache and nervous exhaustion and anaemia." Miss Alice Greenwood to deputise for her.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE
29 October 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mr Broadfield; Prof Dixon; Miss Gaskell; Dr Heywood; Mr King; Mrs Pilkington; Mrs Roby; Prof Tout; Mrs Worthington; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apologies
Mr Tatham; Mr Donner
Matters discussed
Recommendations for greater co - operation between the three schools.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
5 November 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, February 1901 - June 1904
Present
Dr Wilkins; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Buller; Prof Dixon; Canon Hicks; Mrs Hopkinson; Mr King; Mrs Roby; Mr Steinthal; Mr Tatham; Prof Tout; Mrs Tout; Mr Worthington; Mrs Worthington; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher; Miss Clarke
Apologies
Prof Lamb; Miss Gaskell; Dr Heywood
Matters discussed
The re - appointment of Canon Hicks as a governor.
The resignation of Dr Wilkins as Chairman of governors.
The appointment of Miss Field as drill mistress.
Adoption of the recommendation of the Special Committee on closer co - operation between the three schools.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Manchester School
The resignation of Miss Garrett.
Increases in the salaries of the following:
Miss Patterson, Miss Drummond, Miss Hiles, Miss Moore, Miss Lee, Miss Montgomery, Miss Hartley, Miss Moakes, Miss Bourne.
Pendleton School
The appointment of Miss Wroe as deputy headmistress.
Postponement of consideration of increases in staff salaries.
North Manchester School
Miss Clarke's leave of absence.
The appointment of Miss Dawson as deputy headmistress.
Increases in the salaries of the following: Miss Dawson, Miss Sutcliffe, Miss Tanner, Miss Gridley, Miss Cholmeley.
Permission for Norman Antrobus to remain in the school.
Permission for Ronald Mather and Thomas Daur [surname unclear] to attend the school.
MEETING OF THE MANCHESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE
19 November 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1897 - January 1901
Present
Mr Donner; Prof Dixon; Mrs Tout; Mr Steinthal; Miss Burstall; Miss Adamson
Apologies
Dr Wilkins; Miss Gaskell
Matters discussed
The appointment of Miss Annie Nuttall.
The appointment of a kindergarten teacher.
Miss Burstall's statement on the residents at Miss Shannon�s boarding house.
The school's participation in a forthcoming conference on education especially the teaching of science.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
3 December 1902
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, February 1901 - June 1904
Present
Mr Tatham; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Buller; Mr Donner; Prof Dixon; Miss Gaskell; Dr Heywood; Mrs Hopkinson; Prof Lamb; Mrs Pilkington; Mrs Roby; Prof Tout; Mrs Tout; Mr Worthington; Mrs Worthington; Miss Greenwood; Miss Burstall; Miss Butcher
Apology
Mr King
Matters discussed
The resignation of Dr Wilkins as Chairman of governors.
The appointment of Prof Lamb as Chairman.
Accounts including those of the Pendleton School and the North Manchester School.
Salaries and fees.
Unpaid fees.
The arrangements for the award of scholarships at North Manchester School.
The report of the conference of the headmistresses of the three schools. [A transcript of the report appears after the minutes of the meeting].
Manchester School
The appointment of Miss Annie Nuttall.
The appointment of a kindergarten teacher and a history teacher.
The school's participation in a forthcoming conference on education especially the teaching of science to be considered by the following:
Prof Lamb, Prof Dixon, Miss Burstall.
Consideration by the School Committee of the continuing appointment of Miss Faraday.
The Christmas party.
Pendleton School
Increases in the salaries of the following: Miss Wroe, Miss Graham, Miss Osbourne.
The Christmas party.
The resignation of Miss Brown.
North Manchester School
The Christmas parties.