MEETING OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE
5 January 1874
From the volume: January 1874 - July 1880 House Committee
Present
Mrs Anson; Mrs Darbishire; Miss Vernon
Matters discussed
The purchase of more classroom chairs
The wages and the house maid to be £16 pa
COMMITTEE MEETING
7 January 1874
From the volume: March 1873 - April 1875 Governors' Meetings
Present
R D Darbishire; Mrs Anson; Mrs Chambers; Mrs R D Darbishire; Miss Gaskell; Principal Greenwood; Rev R Tonge; Prof Wilkins; Miss Vernon
Matters discussed
The "scheme of instruction" must be approved by the Committee after consultation with Miss Day.
Miss Day to put before the following her proposals for the scheme of instruction and a list of books: B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester, Principal Greenwood, Rev W J Kennedy, Prof Wilkins.
The appointment of Mr Towers as a singing master.
The purchase of a piano.
Following a letter from Prof Scott, it was agreed that classes in Greek and Higher Mathematics would be available for senior girls.
Mrs de Chastelaine to provide school dinners and their cost was agreed.
The fees for piano and singing lessons.
Putting up brass plates with the names of the school and of Miss Day.
COMMITTEE MEETING
12 January 1874
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Present
R D Darbishire; Mrs Chambers; Mrs R D Darbishire; Miss Gaskell; Principal Greenwood; Miss Higgins; Rev W J Kennedy; Miss Kennedy; Rev R Tonge; Prof Wilkins; Miss Vernon
Matters discussed
Terms for the admission of pupils into the elementary department of the school.
Purchasing pianos.
The establishment of a House Sub - Committee of the following, Mrs Anson, Mrs Darbishire, Miss Gaskell, Miss Kennedy, Miss Vernon, Mr Donner.
Publicising the date of the opening of the school.
The cost of the school dinners which Mrs de Chastelaine would provide.
Miss Day to purchase equipment.
Capitation payments to the Headmistress.
COMMITTEE MEETING
17 January 1874
From the volume: March 1873 - April 1875 Governors' Meetings
Present
R D Darbishire; Mrs Anson; Mrs Darbishire; Miss Higgins; Principal Greenwood; Miss Gaskell; Miss Kennedy; Rev R Tonge; Prof Wilkins; Miss Vernon
Matters discussed
The number of pupils.
The adoption of rules for the Headmistress and teaching staff.
The establishment of laws for the School Trust.
Principal Greenwood and Mr Darbishire to prepare a draft of the law for the School Trust on the basis of Miss Buss' Scheme.
The submission to Miss Day of the sub - committee's proposals for the scheme of instruction and the timetable.
Mr Donner had insured school property.
The purchase of pianos.
The budget for decorating the school and for repairs.
Payments to Mrs de Chastelaine and Miss Didiez.
Miss Day to read prayers at the beginning of the day but no record of attendance to be kept.
Advertising a boarding house for the school.
Included in the volume is a printed leaflet entitled "Rules and Regulations relating to the Head Mistress, Assistant Mistresses and Teachers."
Parts of the leaflet have been crossed out and the numbering of the articles on pages 3 and 4 has been changed.
COMMITTEE MEETING
25 January 1874
From the volume: March 1873 - April 1875 Governors' Meetings
Present
R D Darbishire; Mrs Anson; Principal Greenwood; Miss Higgins; Miss Kennedy; Rev R Tonge; Prof Wilkins; Miss Vernon
Matters discussed
The number of pupils.
Alteration to the school timetable.
The educational standards of the pupils.
Arrangements for the appointment of additional teaching staff because of the poor standards of many pupils.
An application from Miss Ferguson for a teaching post.
Applications from Mr Paris, Mr St [name unclear] Ruth and Miss Martin for the position of callisthenics teacher.
The terms of Mr Blacker's employment.
Applications from Mrs de Chastelaine and Mrs Robson to establish a boarding house for the school were rejected.
Miss Day to buy text books [these are named].
The admission of more pupils.
Furnishing the school.
The normal time and day of Committee meetings.
COMMITTEE MEETING
2 February 1874
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Present
Rev W J Kennedy; Mrs Chambers; R D Darbishire; Mrs R D Darbishire; Mr Donner; Miss Kennedy; Rev R Tonge; Miss Vernon
Matters discussed
Applications from Miss Dugdale and Miss Garside for appointment to the teaching staff.
The appointment of Miss Martin to teach callisthenics.
Building a shed in the garden.
MEETING OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE
2 February 1874
From the volume: January 1874 - July 1880 House Committee
Present
Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Miss Vernon
Matter discussed
Miss Day to purchase more crockery.
COMMITTEE MEETING
11 February 1874
From the volume: March 1873 - April 1875 Governors' Meetings
Present
R D Darbshire; Mrs Anson; Mr Donner; Mrs R D Darbishire; Rev W J Kennedy; Principal Greenwood; Rev R Tonge; Prof Wilkins; Miss Vernon
Matters discussed
Applications from Miss Vyner and Miss Cawthorne to appointment to the teaching staff.
Allowing the meetings, classes and library of the Manchester Association for Promoting the Education of Women to be accommodated in the school.
Subscriptions to the school.
The terms of the provision of school dinners by Mrs de Chastelaine.
Furnishing the school.
Fees to Miss Martin for callisthenics lessons.
The admission of Kate Bateman, aged 7 to the elementary school.
The exams for which Mr Blacker would enter his pupils.
Rules for teaching staff.
Furnishing the school.
COMMITTEE MEETING
19 February 1874
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Present
Rev W J Kennedy; Mrs Anson; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Rev R Tonge; Prof Wilkins; Miss Vernon; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Miss Vernon, Mrs Darbishire and Mr Donner to make a definite agreement with Mrs de Chastelaine about the terms on which school dinners and other food were provided.
The appointment of Miss Vyner to the teaching staff and arrangements for her accommodation.
Furnishing the school.
Establishing a sub - committee consisting of the following to report on the building of a play - shed: Rev R Tonge, Mrs Darbishire, Mr Donner, Rev W J Kennedy.
Terms agreed with Miss Martin for callisthenics lessons.
B M Cowie, Prof Wilkins and Rev W J Kennedy to arrange the examination for an exhibition.
MEETING OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE
5 March 1874
From the volume: January 1874 - July 1880 House Committee
Present
Mrs Darbishire; Miss Vernon
Matters discussed
The resignation of the cook. The wages of Mrs de Chastelaine's servant who will henceforward do the cooking.
The appointment and wages of a general servant.
COMMITTEE MEETING
12 March 1874
From the volume: March 1873 - April 1875 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mrs Anson; R D Darbishire; Mr Donner; Miss Day; Mrs R D Darbishire; Miss Gaskell; Miss Kennedy; Rev R Tonge; Miss Vernon
Matters discussed
Printing a new prospectus.
A tender to build a play - shed.
Advertising the availability of an exhibition.
Amounts received in fees and payments made.
An application from Mrs Gregson for a reduction of fees because of her daughter's absence.
COMMITTEE MEETING
1 April 1874
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Present
Rev W J Kennedy; Mr Darbishire; Miss Gaskell; Mr Donner; Miss Kennedy; Rev R Tonge; Miss Vernon; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The appointment of Miss Emma Cawthorne as a member of the teaching staff and her accommodation.
Dates of holidays.
The terms of Mr Blacker's employment.
The number of Mr Tower's singing lessons.
The safety of the school buildings.
MEETING OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE
27 April 1874
From the volume: January 1874 - July 1880 House Committee
Present
Mrs Anson; Mrs Darbishire; Miss Gaskell; Mr Donner
Matters discussed
Purchasing various items for the school.
The fitting of sun blinds after Miss Day complained of the heat.
The household accounts.
COMMITTEE MEETING
13 May 1874
From the volume: March 1873 - April 1875 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mrs Anson; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Rev R Tonge; Miss Vernon; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The terms of Miss Martin's employment for callisthenic lessons.
Building a play - room.
The audit of accounts.
The award of exhibitions to Mary Geden and Bessie Harrison.
The date of the beginning of term.
The nature of the music exam by Mr Hecht.
The appointment of a housekeeper.
COMMITTEE MEETING
3 June 1874
From the volume: March 1873 - April 1875 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mrs Anson; R D Darbishire; Mrs R D Darbishire; E Donner; Principal Greenwood; Rev R Tonge; Miss Kennedy; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The resignation of Miss Vernon from the office of Secretary. The appointment of Miss Kennedy and Miss Livesey as Secretaries.
The appointment of a housekeeper.
The end of Mrs de Chastelaine's employment.
COMMITTEE MEETING
1 July 1874
From the volume: March 1873 - April 1875 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Rev W J Kennedy; Principal Greenwood; R D Darbishire; Mrs R D Darbishire; Miss Kennedy; Mr Donner; Miss Livesey; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The dismissal of Mrs de Chastelaine.
The financial state of the school and investment of its capital.
The plan to appoint a housekeeper to be abandoned.
The resignation of Miss Taylor.
Applications from Miss Shergold, Miss Macmillan and Mrs Meyer for appointment as a member of the music teaching staff.
Applications from Miss Edith Sanders, Miss Louisa Woodhead and Miss Jane Kitchener and the appointment of Miss Sanders.
Miss Lewes� fees for music.
The increase in the number of pupils and an increase in the hours of Miss Didiez.
Fees for Miss Martin's callisthenic lessons.
The proposal that senior pupils should have advanced Latin lessons.
The proposal that pupils should have harmony lessons with Dr Bridge.
MEETING OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE
10 July 1874
From the volume: January 1874 - July 1880 House Committee
Present
Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Miss Livesey; Miss Gaskell; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Authorisation to purchase items for the school
COMMITTEE MEETING
15 July 1874
From the volume: March 1873 - April 1875 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mrs Darbishire; W Kennedy; Rev Tonge; Miss Kennedy; Miss Gaskell; Mr Darbishire; Mr Donner; Miss Livesey; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The weaknesses of the "school system."
The financial state of the school and investment of its capital.
Hours of Mlle Didiez.
The admission of more pupils.
Leave of absence for Miss Turnbull.
Arrangements for callisthenics lessons.
Applications for employment from Miss Woodhead, Miss Kitchener and Miss Wood. Reference to be made to Miss Beale on their suitability.
Testimonials about Miss Macmillan's music teaching.
Fees for Dr Bridge�s music lessons.
Fees for staff accommodation.
Fees for school dinners.
Compensation to Mrs de Chastelaine.
The publication of a new prospectus.
COMMITTEE MEETING
29 July 1874
From the volume: March 1873 - April 1875 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Anson; Mrs Chambers; Miss Kennedy; Mr Donner; Mr Tonge; Miss Livesey; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Application from Miss Millar for employment as a music teacher.
Terms of Miss Martin's employment.
Appointment of Miss Louisa Woodhead.
The admission of more pupils.
The publication of a new prospectus.
The organisation of business at Committee Meetings.
COMMITTEE MEETING
16 September 1874
From the volume: March 1873 - April 1875 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mrs Anson; Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Chambers; Miss Livesey; Prof Wilkins; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Sir James Bardsley's funding of a scholarship for the "daughters of medical men."
The appointment of Miss Millar as a music teacher.
The resignation of Miss Kennedy from the Committee.
The appointment of Miss Livesey as Secretary.
Rules for the admission of more pupils.
An increase in Mr Blacker's hours teaching drawing.
An increase in the teaching of Latin for senior pupils.
COMMITTEE MEETING
14 October 1874
From the volume: March 1873 - April 1875 Governors' Meetings
Present
Rev W J Kennedy; Mrs Darbishire; Miss Gaskell; Rev R Tonge; Principal Greenwood; Prof Wilkins; Mr Donner; Miss Livesey; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The financial state of the school.
A scholarship awarded to Miss Geden.
The exam for the admission of pupils.
Appointment of Mr England to teach Latin.
Resignation of Miss Woodhead.
Application to Rev G F Browne to inspect the school.
Buying a piano.
COMMITTEE MEETING
18 November 1874
From the volume: March 1873 - April 1875 Governors' Meetings
Present
Rev W J Kennedy; R D Darbishire; Mrs Darbishire; Rev R Tonge; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Anson; Prof Wilkins; Miss Livesey
Matters discussed
The withdrawal of Miss Woodhead's resignation and her salary.
The entrance exam.
Rejection of Mrs Heard's request that her daughters be admitted to the school although they failed the entrance exam.
Deferment of the fees of daughter of Mrs Harland.
Letters from Rev G F Browne, Rev S Walton and Rev J Stevens on the annual exam and request that they inspect entrance exam papers.
A sub � committee of Mr Donner, Mr Darbishire, Prof Wilkins and Miss Day to inspect Mrs Gloyn's house.
Fees for Dr Bridge's music lessons.
The report for the annual general meeting.
The date of the beginning of the next term.
The report of the sub - committee consisting of Mrs Darbishire, Mr Tonge and Miss Day for the entrance exam and the guidelines for the admission of pupils.
The following pupils were admitted: Elizabeth Lean, A Woodhouse, Rose Conder, Jessie Blair, Edith Green, Ellen Lakin, Amy Orrell, Agnes Towers, Margaret Lomax, Lilian West, Ernestine Bennett, Ada Bennett, M E Taylor, Clarinda Libbis, Hannah Porter.
Future places will be awarded to Jessie Lomax and F Mitchell.
COMMITTEE MEETING
16 December 1874
From the volume: March 1873 - April 1875 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Anson; Mr Darbishire; Rev R Tonge; Mr Donner; Mrs Darbishire; Miss Livesey; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Capitation fee for Miss Day.
Auditing the accounts.
The financial state of the school.
Increases in the salaries of the following: Miss Day, Miss Woodhead, Miss Woods, Miss Cawthorne, Miss Vyner.
The length of the school day.
Notification of the entrance exam.
The resignation of Mrs Fletcher.
The length of the school holidays.
The date of the beginning of term.
MEETING OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE
16 December 1874
From the volume: January 1874 - July 1880 House Committee
Present
Mrs Anson; Mrs Darbishire; Miss Gaskell; Mr Donner; Miss Livesey; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The wages of Sarah Day.
Improvements to the floors and windows.
Putting gas into the cloakroom and playroom.
Unclaimed property.
The payment of Christmas boxes to servants and others.