COMMITTEE MEETING
30 January 1878
From the volume: January 1877 - October 1878 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Chambers; Miss Gaskell; Mr Donner; Mr Cornish; Canon Woodhouse; Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
Accounts.
Purchasing books for the library.
Requests for remission of fees from or on behalf of the following: John Towers, Mr Dowman, Eliza French, Emma Royle, Mr Reddan.
Included in the volume, January 1877 - October 1878 Governors' Meetings is an undated report on policies for the salaries and appointments of mistresses.
PREPARATORY COMMITTEE MEETING
30 January 1877
From the volume: February 1877 - January 1878 Preparatory School Committee
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Chambers; Miss Gaskell; Mr Donner; Mr Cornish; Canon Woodhouse; Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
Accounts.
Mlle Baret's salary.
Miss Whitlock's salary.
The following are allowed to remain in the school although they are over 12: Dora Humphries, Mary Innes, Gertrude Pope.
Emily Unsworth is allowed to enter the school although she is 11.
COMMITTEE MEETING
20 February 1878
From the volume: January 1877 - October 1878 Governors' Meetings
Present
R D Darbishire; Miss Gaskell; Mrs R D Darbishire; Canon Woodhouse; Mr Dill; Dr Greenwood; Mrs Roby; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The Science and Art Department of the Committee of Council [sic] on Education to hold an exam in drawing.
The following to be a sub - committee to superintend the drawing exam: Canon Woodhouse, Miss Gaskell, Prof Wilkins, Mrs R D Darbishire, R D Darbishire, Mrs Roby.
Contributions to the building fund.
COMMITTEE MEETING
6 March 1878
From the volume: January 1877 - October 1878 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Miss Gaskell; Prof Wilkins; Canon Tonge; Mrs Scott; Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Chambers; Mr Dill; Mr Scott; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
The publication of the report of the examination by the Cambridge Syndicate.
The following be a sub - committee to prepare a report for the annual general meeting: Canon Tonge, Mr Scott, Mrs Darbishire, Mrs Roby.
Newspaper Article
A newspaper report of the annual general meeting is glued into the volume.
It includes descriptions of the Preparatory Department, the financial state of the school, inspection reports, the names of governors and the institutions they represented and ends with a resolution that girls' education should be promoted more systematically.
Includes references to the following: Mrs Roby, Mr Hecht , E Donner, J Thompson, the Bishop of Manchester, the Dean of Manchester, Mr Greenwood, S Dill, F Cornish, Mrs Anson, E Broadfield, Mrs Chambers, R D Darbishire, Mrs Darbishire, Miss Gaskell, O Heywood, T Ryder, C P Scott, Mrs C P Scott, Canon Tonge, Prof Wilkins, Canon Woodhouse, Prof Adamson, A Graves.
COMMITTEE MEETING
3 April 1878
From the volume: January 1877 - October 1878 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Prof Wilkins; Mr Cornish; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
Mr Thackeray's application for remission of fees was rejected.
The following to report on the manner and time of the exams: Prof Wilkins, Mr Dill, Mr Cornish, Mrs Roby.
Dates for the following term.
MEETING OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE
17 April 1878
From the volume: January 1874 - July 1880 House Committee
Present
Miss Gaskell; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
Board and housekeeping accounts.
Refurbishment of the school.
Purchasing new equipment.
The appointment of Susanna Stretton as an additional servant and her wages.
COMMITTEE MEETING
8 May 1878
From the volume: January 1877 - October 1878 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Cornish; Mrs Chambers; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mr Dill; Miss Gaskell; Mr Scott; Prof Wilkins; Canon Woodhouse; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
Accounts.
Applications from Mr Riley and Mr Roberts for remission of fees.
The admission of Ada Kirkham to the Preparatory School although she is over 11.
An amendment to the new constitution.
The sub - committee's recommendations on exams were adopted and exams would be held in July instead of December, they would be conducted by the Cambridge Syndicate and only the 6 upper forms of the High School and 2 highest forms in the Preparatory School would be examined this year.
The difficulties caused by the timing of the drawing exam.
The invitation to Mr A G Oakley, Senior Inspector of Schools for the Northern District to join the Committee and to Mr Behrens and Mr Henry Gaddum to resume their membership.
Rejection of the invitation by the Committee of the Congress on Domestic Economy that the school contribute examples of needlework to a forthcoming exhibition in Manchester.
The date of the beginning of the next term.
COMMITTEE MEETING
5 June 1878
From the volume: January 1877 - October 1878 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mrs Chambers; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Scott; Canon Tonge; Canon Woodhouse; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
The change to the decision made at the previous meeting. Any 6 forms would be examined rather than the 6 most senior forms.
Remission of the fees of the daughter of Mrs Benson who had only attended the school for 4 days.
The resignations of Miss Pattinson and Miss Eves who wish to "prosecute their studies at Cambridge."
The appointment of Miss Margaret Duncan
Applications from the following: Miss Dendy, Miss Agnes Cooper, Miss L A Gail, Miss Hamm [name unclear], Miss Law, Miss Ida Cameron.
The appointment of Mrs Rieffman to teach French in the Preparatory School as Mlle Baret is ill.
The recommendation by the Bishop of Exeter of Mr Paull as the architect of the new school.
COMMITTEE MEETING
3 July 1878
From the volume: January 1877 - October 1878 Governors' Meetings
Present
Canon Woodhouse; Mr Behrens; Mr Darbishire; Mr Donner; Dr Greenwood; Mr Scott; Canon Tonge; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
The suggestion that the school should have a school magazine.
Accounts.
The withdrawal of Miss Ida Cameron's application.
The appointment of Miss Walker.
The increase in Mr Lallemand's hours teaching French.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
24 July 1878
From the volume: January 1874 - July 1880 House Committee
Present
Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
The employment of S Stretton.
Increasing the wages of Ellen Roberts.
The appointment of another servant.
Refurbishment of the school.
Purchasing new equipment.
The holidays of M Ashwood and Annie Carlile [sic].
The continued employment of Mr Jones.
COMMITTEE MEETING
11 September 1878
From the volume: January 1877 - October 1878 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Chambers; Dr Greenwood; Canon Woodhouse; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
The School Board's request about the fees due from their Exhibitioners from the age of 14.
The temporary refusal to accept as pupils Exhibitioners proposed by the Stockport School Board.
The resignation of Miss Hubner. Mr Hecht's recommendation of Miss Kruse as her successor in teaching music and her terms of employment.
The selling of a piano and the purchase of a second - hand piano.
The admission of the following to the Preparatory School although they are 11: Eleanor Crabb, Mary Robinson, Helen Ricklands.
COMMITTEE MEETING
6 October 1878
From the volume: January 1877 - October 1878 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mrs Anson; Mrs Chambers; Mr Cornish; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Dr Greenwood; Mr Oakley; Mr Scott; Canon Tonge; Prof Wilkins; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
Accounts
Remission of the fees of Maud Overend [name unclear] and Amy Overend [name unclear].
The Manchester School Board's decision to pay the full school fee for their Exhibitioners who enter the school over the age of 14. Transcriptions of the letters of the Secretary of the Committee and the Clerk of the School Board are included in the minutes.
The appointment of Miss Kruse.
The resignations of Miss Lane and Miss Vyner. A sub - committee of Mr Oakley, Prof Wilkins and Mrs Roby to confer with Miss Day about appointing successors.
Since the exams are now to be held in July, the school year will also end in July instead of December.
Leonard Tatham to join the Building Committee.
A sub - committee of the following to draw up a statement of the aims and general scheme of the school: B M Cowie, Dr Greenwood, Mr Oakley, Mr Cornish, Mr Darbishire, Mr Dill, Prof Wilkins, Mrs Roby, Miss Day.
Some girls to be excused from exams because of previous absence.
Fees for Mr Hecht's lessons.
Miss Harrop�s fees.
The appointment of Elizabeth Mary Runt as pupil teacher in the Preparatory School.
The following to remain in the Preparatory School although they are over 12: Mary Aart [name unclear], Clara O�Shea, Florence Child, Mary Furital [name unclear], Edith [surname illegible], Elizabeth Henson, Ada Kirklam, Mary Rylance, Mary Stewart, Louisa Watson.
Music Report
Included in the volume is Mr Hecht's report on music. He refers to the following: Miss Bulley, Miss Salomanson, E West, R Lamb, F Bowring, G Gimson, A Northrop, M Rome, F Clarke, A Baker, F Green, A Dowman, M [surname illegible], J Birch, Miss Hubner, G Harrison, A Brazil, Miss M [name illegible], A Holden, A Fulton, B Croakley, F Harden, P Hart.
COMMITTEE MEETING
6 November 1878
From the volume: November 1878 - June 1880 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mrs Chambers; Mr Cornish; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Dr Greenwood; Mr Oakley; Mrs Scott; Mr Tatham; Mr Wilkins; Canon Woodhouse; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
The withdrawal of the application of Miss Shuckburgh and the appointment of Miss Adamson and Miss Smith. Includes details of their qualifications and salaries.
A teacher's salary will be that agreed with the Committee for the first year provided the teacher is "the holder of a certificate satisfactory to the Committee." After one year the salary would be raised by £10 pa until the sum of £120 is reached for an assistant teacher or £140 for a teacher who undertakes "higher teaching." The increases are subject to the Headmistress's approval and she may recommend higher increases and a higher limit.
If candidates for a higher teaching post with equal qualifications apply for a post, a candidate already teaching in the school will be preferred.
An increase in the number of pupils.
The places of pupils absent for a term or half a term will be kept for them.
Accounts will be presented in July.
The publication of a school magazine is not a matter for the Committee to deal with.
EXTENSION FUND COMMITTEE
12 November 1878
From the volume: November 1878 - March 1882 Building Committee
Present
Canon Tonge; Mr Donner; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Roby; Mr L Tatham
Matters discussed
Rejection of the application from an architect, Mr Paul.
Accounts.
Miss Bradford's "probable contribution next year."
Sketch plans and elevations of the new school.
Requests about reducing the estimated cost of the new school.
COMMITTEE MEETING
27 November 1878
From the volume: January 1874 - July 1880 House Committee
Present
Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
The wages of Ruth Jones, Margaret Owens and other servants.
COMMITTEE MEETING
4 December 1878
From the volume: November 1878 - June 1880 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Chambers; Mr Dill; Miss Gaskell; Mr Oakley; Canon Tonge; Canon Woodhouse; Mr Donner; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
Accounts.
Salaries of the following teaching staff in the High School in 1878 and 1879 with a note on those without a certificate and those who have been less than a year in the school: Miss Hodgkinson, Miss Turnbull, Miss Woods, Miss Bulley, Miss Manon, Miss Sanders, Miss Ingall, Miss Lane, Miss Vyner, Miss Wilkins, Miss Simpson, Miss E Day, Miss Duncan, Miss Walker, Miss C Simpson.
Teaching hours of Miss Amy Welch and Miss Harrop.
Appointment of Miss Harrison as pupil teacher.
The salaries of the following members of the teaching staff in the Preparatory School: Miss Welch, Miss Harrop, Miss Harrison, Miss Kent.
The appointment of Miss Louisa Dendy. Includes details of her qualifications and her testimonials from the following including: Miss Maertinean, Miss Thomas ["of Bedford College"], Rev H Gibson.
The replacement of Mlle Baret by Mrs Kyllman.
The withdrawal of Miss A D Vyner's resignation.
The acceptance of the Royal Institution's offer of free admission to their exhibition of paintings.
The gift of books for the library from Mr Darbishire and the amount to be spent on books.