Database : Newspaper Articles and Miscellaneous, 1818 - 1952

1924

NA 1924 H 1

In Twenty-Five Years. The Growth of Manchester High School

Article by Miss Burstall describing the development of the school. Includes her comments on the ideas on education which she gained from her visit to America, the introduction of housewifery, Spanish, Russian, gymnastics and the influence of Miss Helena Bourne and Miss Nona [sic] Thring, the development of science and the influence of Prof Hickson and changes in the exam system.

NA 1924 H 2

2 November 1923, Manchester Evening News

Should Clever Girls Marry? Miss Sara Burstall Says Yes - For their Husbands' Sake!

Report of an interview with Miss Burstall on eve of her resignation and her view that educated girls could and should marry.

References made to Mrs Tout, Edith Hesling, Primrose McNicol.

NA 1924 H 3

Gifts to High School Mistress

Details of the gifts presented to Miss Burstall on her retirement.

NA 1924 H 4

22 February 1924

The New Headmistress. Miss Burstall's Successor at the High School

Outline of the career of the new Headmistress, Miss Mary G Clarke. Includes a photograph of Miss Clarke.

References made to Miss Burstall, Lord Bryce, Sir Aukland Geddes.

NA 1924 H 5

1924

High School's New Head

Outline of the career of the new Headmistress, Miss Mary G Clarke. Includes a photograph of Miss Clarke.

NA 1924 H 6

Manchester High School. The New Head Mistress. Present Head of Edinburgh Ladies College

Outline of the career of the new Headmistress, Miss Mary G Clarke.

NA 1924 H 7

23 February 1924

Miss Mary G Clarke

A photograph of Miss Clarke.

Misc 1924 G 1

Joint Matriculation Board School Certificate

School Certificate of Edith Bentley.

Misc 1924 G 2

16 April 1924

Manchester High School for Girls

School report of Nora Spedding for the Spring term.

Misc 1924 G 3

25 July 1924

Manchester High School for Girls

School report of Nora Spedding for the Summer term.

Misc 1924 G 4

19 December 1924

Manchester High School for Girls

School report of Nora Spedding for the Autumn term.

Misc 1924 G 5

24 July 1924

Manchester High School for Girls

School report of Gwen Strange for the Summer term.

Misc 1924 G 6

19 December 1924

Manchester High School for Girls

School report of Gwen Strange for the Autumn term.

NA 1924 M 1

14 March 1924, Stretford and District Advertiser

"The Sultan of Mocha," Stretford Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society

Review of the comic opera, "The Sultan of Mocha." Includes comments on the performances of Ella Clarke, D Cartwright, Mr W Ellis, Mr R Rebbitt, Mr H Mann, Alf Hooper, Mrs P Smith, E Hewitt, Mr F Poole, Mr E Angel, Mr F Plummer, Mr A Duke, E Willoughby, L Rich, N Nightingale, V Farmer, L Hulme. [The following names have been underlined: E Willoughby, I Hulme].

NA 1924 B 1

Manchester High School for Girls

Etching by Frank Greenwood of the school at Dover St.

Misc 1924 B 1

February 1924

Detailed report of the hosekeeping account managed by Miss Humphrey. Includes a list of payments and receipts for the Winter term beginning 18 September 1924. 

NA 1924 E 1

12 January 1924, Manchester City News

The High School for Girls. A Jubilee Celebration

Description of the Jubilee celebrations of the school.  Includes descriptions of the foundation of the school, the building of Dover St, and tributes to the work of Miss Day and Miss Burstall.

References made to Prof Tout, F A Padmore, Edward Donner, Margaret Gaskell, Robert Darbishire, Harriet Darbishire, Mrs Anson, Prof Dixon, Dr Catherine Chisholm, Mr Thomasson, Helena Bourne.

Information given about the successes of the following old girls: Eleanor McDougall, Hilda Johnstone, Philippa Esdaile, Margaret Taylor, Edith Hesling, Muriel Hope, Rosa Hope, Cecily Fox Smith, Gertrude Entwistle, Mrs Tout.

NA 1924 E 2

17 January 1924. City News

High School for Girls. Impressive Jubilee Service

Description of Founders' Day. The guest speaker was Dr Temple, Bishop of Manchester. He commented on the discrimination against women in society.

References made to F Padmore, Nancy Ashworth, Miss Burstall, Edward Wood, Emily Penrose, Michael Sadler, Horace Lamb, Sir Adolphus Ward, Sir Henry Miers, Louisa Day, Frances Gray, Lady Savory, Edward Donner. 

NA 1924 E 3

Description of Founders' Day.

References made to Miss Day, Miss Burstall.

NA  1924 E 4

The Manchester High School. Celebration of Its Jubilee. A Nation Wide Tribute to its Work

Description of Founders' Day. The guest speaker was Dr Temple, Bishop of Manchester. He commented on the discrimination against women in society. Includes a photograph which indicates where Dr Temple and Miss Burstall are sitting on the platform.   

References made to F Padmore, Nancy Ashworth, Miss Burstall, Edward Wood, Emily Penrose, Michael Sadler, Horace Lamb, Sir Adolphus Ward, Sir Henry Miers, Louisa Day, Frances Gray, Lady Savory, Edward Donner.

NA 1924 E 5

High School Jubilee

Photograph of Founders' Day. The following have been indicated in the photograph: F A Padmore, the Bishop of Manchester, Miss Burstall.

Misc 1924 E 1

19 January 1924

Manchester High School for Girls Jubilee 1874 - 1924

Invitation to Ruth Rapaport to attend a Conversazione at the school. On the back of the invitation is a list of the events to celebrate the Jubilee.

NA 1924 O 1

17 January 1924, Manchester Guardian

In Twenty Five Years. The Growth of Manchester High School by Miss Sara A Burstall, Head Mistress since 1898

Description of the history of the school written by Miss Burstall on the occasion of the school's jubilee. She commented on the impetus given to education by the 1902 Education Act and the growth of the school since she became Headmistress which she attributes to the establishment of the housewifery course. She also commented on development of science in the curriculum, the importance of sport and relations with Manchester University. 

References made to Helena Bourne, Dr Wilkins.                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Misc 1924 0 1

To MHSG

Poem in praise of the school. Written by "An Old Girl."

Misc 1924 O 2

Our School

Poem in praise of the school. The author's name is given "M. E. A., a former pupil."

Misc 1924 O 3

July 1924

Manchester High School for Girls. Jubilee Appeal

Appeal for financial contributions for the building of a science lab and improvements to the school playing fields. Reference made to Miss Burstall.