COMMITTEE MEETING
2 February 1881
From the volume: June 1880 - October 1882 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Miss Ashton; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Darbishire ;;Mr Donner; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Oakley; Mr Tatham; Canon Tonge; Canon Woodhouse; Prof Wilkins; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
The level of the salaries of the following: Miss Wilkins, Miss Dendy, Miss Wroe, Miss Wroe, Miss Smith.
The rejection of Mr Rusden's complaint about drawing lessons.
The transfer of botany as an optional afternoon lesson.
A scheme for sub - committees for the building and fitting out of the new school.
The examination of the school by Dr Browne of the Cambridge Syndicate.
The resignation of Mlle Baret, French teacher of the Preparatory Department and the appointment of Mrs Kyllman in her place.
BUILDING SUB � COMMITTEE
10 February 1881
From the volume: November 1878 - March 1882 Building Committee
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Oakley; Canon Tonge; Mrs Roby; Mr Murgatroyd
Matters discussed
The design and fitting of parts of the new school and the estimated cost.
COMMITTEE MEETING
2 March 1881
From the volume: June 1880 - October 1882 Governors' Meetings
Present
Canon Woodhouse; Miss Ashton; Mr Donner; Mrs Gaddum; Miss Gaskell; Mr Tatham; Prof Wilkins; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
Accounts.
The examination of the school by Dr Browne of the Cambridge Syndicate.
The re - establishment of the Organisation Sub - Committee.
The loan of the playroom to the Teachers' Debating Society.
The admission of Clara Mort.
BUILDING SUB - COMMITTEE
9 March 1881
From the volume: November 1878 - March 1882 Building Committee
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mr Cornish; Mrs Roby; Mr Murgatroyd; Mr Tatham
Matters discussed
The design and fitting of parts of the new school.
BUILDING SUB - COMMITTEE
9 March 1881
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mr Cornish; Mr Tatham
There follows a note that the meeting was adjourned because of the absence of several members of the sub - committee.
BUILDING SUB - COMMITTEE
25 March 1881
From the volume: November 1878 - March 1882 Building Committee
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mr Cornish; Mrs Roby; Mr Oakley; Mr Tatham
Matter discussed
The site of suitable premises for the Preparatory School.
COMMITTEE MEETING
6 April 1881
From the volume: June 1880 - October 1882 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mrs Anson; Mr Cornish; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Mr Hughes; Mrs Scott; Mr Tatham; Canon Tonge; Prof Wilkins; Mrs Roby
Matters discussed
The examination of drawing by the Cambridge Syndicate.
Accounts.
The remission of the fees of [there is a gap for the forename] Kerr [surname unclear].
Sick leave for Miss Hodgkinson and her replacement by Miss Dunkley.
Rejection of Mlle Baret's offer of her piano.
Removal from the houses on Oxford Rd.
The report on the organisation of sub - committees and the addition of Mr Oakley and Mrs Roby to the Preparatory School Extension Sub - Committee.
A letter from Mr Rusden.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL SUB - COMMITTEE
6 April 1881
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Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Roby; Mrs Scott; B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mr Darbishire; Mr Tatham; Mr Donner; Mr Cornish; Mr Hughes
Matter discussed
The suitability of certain premises for the new Preparatory School.
COMMITTEE MEETING
4 May 1881
From the volume: June 1880 - October 1882 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mrs Anson; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mrs Gaddum; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Scott; Mr Tatham; Canon Woodhouse; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
The fees of the following: Maud Colwell, Laura Walley, Mary Furnival, Catherine Dew Roberts, Ellen Jacoby.
The attendance of the following: Mary Ryder, Catherine Brown, Fanny Cummings.
A proposal for the admission of boys to the Preparatory School.
The end of the school's occupation of 274, 369, 271 and 373 Oxford Rd.
The School Committee would consist of the following: B M Cowie, Mr Donner, Mrs Roby, Mrs Behrens, Rev Cornish, Mr Darbishire, Mr Dill, Mr Oakley, Mr Scott.
The House Committee would consist of the following: B M Cowie, Mr Donner, Mr Tatham, Mrs Anson, Mr Darbishire, Mrs Gaddum, Miss Gaskell, Mr Darbishire.
The discharge of the Scholastic and Library Sub - Committee.
The Preparatory School extension.
Mr Hecht's examination of music.
Applications for the position of Housekeeper.
SUGGESTIONS AS TO THE NEW PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AND BOYS
Detailed proposals about the following:
Regulations for the admission of boys;
Fees for pupils;
Teaching staff;
Alterations to the school building;
Arrangements for school dinners;
Arrangements for the accommodation of staff at 274 and 176 Oxford Rd, their meals and accommodation of servants;
Detailed estimates of the costs of having 50 pupils in the Preparatory School.
EXTRACT FROM THE NEW DRAFT SCHEME OF HULME'S CHARITY
Details of the financial implications of the establishment of the Trust for the Hulme Charity.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
At the beginning of the volume May 1881 - July 1883 House Committee, is a sheet headed [first word illegible] Committee Attendance which is glued into the volume. It lists the names of the following Governors and their addresses:
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester [this name is crossed out]; Mrs Anson; Miss Ashton [this name is crossed out]; Mrs E Behrens; Mr E Broadfield; Rev F F Cornish; Mr R D Darbishire; Mrs R D Darbishire [this name is crossed out]; Mr S Dill; Mr E Donner; Mrs G H Gaddum; Miss Gaskell; Dr Greenwood; Mr O Heywood; Mr W Hughes; Mr H E Oakley; Mrs Roby; Mr C P Scott; Mrs C P Scott; Mr L Tatham; Mr Joseph Thompson; Canon Tonge; Prof Wilkins; Canon Woodhouse
On the following page is a list of the following names with addresses under the heading House Committee:
The Dean; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Anson; Mrs Darbishire;
Mrs Gaddum [[this name is crossed out with the note, resigned 20/12/82]; Miss Gaskell; Mr Donner; Mr Tatham
The names of Miss Day and Miss Walsh are written in pencil under the above list.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
4 May 1881
From the volume: May 1881 - July 1883 House Committee
Begins with a note, "All members present."
Matter discussed
An advertisement for a housekeeper.
BUILDING SUB - COMMITTEE
4 May 1881
From the volume: November 1878 - March 1882 Building Committee
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mrs Roby; Mr Tatham; Mr Oakley; Mrs Scott
Matters discussed
The suitability of certain premises for the new Preparatory School. A newspaper advertisement inviting offers of premises is glued into the volume.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
18 May 1881
From the volume: May 1881 - July 1883 House Committee
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mrs Anson; Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Gaddum; Miss Gaskell; Mr Tatham
Matters discussed
An application from Mrs Barker for the post of housekeeper with testimonials from the following: Mr R Howarth, Mr Leppoc, Dr Rogers, Mr Peterson.
An application from Mrs Cranswick for the post of housekeeper with testimonials from the following: Mr R Howarth, Mr Scott Brown.
An application from Mrs Rutherford for the post of housekeeper with testimonials from the following: Dr Scott, Dr Thomson, Rev Hodson, Rev Higgs, Miss Blythe, Miss McDonald
Applications for the post of housekeeper were also received from the following: Mrs Goering, Mrs F Barber, Mrs Wanstell, Mrs Hargreaves, Mrs [surname illegible], Mrs McMillan, Mrs Leftwich.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
23 May 1881
From the volume: May 1881 - July 1883 House Committee
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Anson; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Tatham; Mrs Roby
Matters discussed
The interviews of the following for the post of housekeeper: Mrs Barber, Mrs Rutherford, Mrs Cranswick.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
26 May 1881
From the volume: May 1881 - July 1883 House Committee
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Anson; Mr Tatham; Mr Donner
Matters discussed
The applications by the following for the post of housekeeper: Mrs Barber, Mrs Rutherford, Mrs Cranswick.
COMMITTEE MEETING
1 June 1881
From the volume: June 1880 - October 1882 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mrs Anson; Mr Cornish; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mrs Gaddum; Mrs Scott; Mr Tatham; Prof Wilkins; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
The admission to the Preparatory School of Sarah Rhock [surname unclear] and Minnie Pike.
The fees of Maud Bamford.
The proposals put forward to the Committee on 4 May 1881 about the organisation of the Preparatory School were adopted.
New premises for the Preparatory School.
The Hulme Trust Scheme.
Miss Hodgkinson's leave of absence.
The inclusion of Greek in the prospectus.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
1 June 1881
From the volume: May 1881 - July 1883 House Committee
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mrs Anson; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Tatham; Mrs Gaddum
Matters discussed
The interviews of the following for the post of housekeeper: Mrs Cunningham, Mrs Whittaker, Miss Walsh.
The appointment of Miss Walsh as housekeeper.
SCHOOL SUB - COMMITTEE
29 June 1881
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mrs Roby; Mrs Behrens; Mr Oakley; Mr Donner; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
The revisions of the prospectus and the application form.
The reduction of fees for music lessons.
An invitation to Mr Richard, drawing master at Manchester Grammar School and Mr Blacker to advise on drawing lessons.
The designations of rooms in the school.
Applications from the following: Miss Hompes [surname unclear], Miss May, Miss Mary Goodwin, Miss Lydia Smith, Miss Annie E Smith.
The qualifications of Miss A Welch.
COMMITTEE MEETING
6 July 1881
From the volume: June 1880 - October 1882 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Cornish; Mr Donner; Mrs Gaddum; Miss Gaskell; Mr Tatham; Canon Woodstock; Mrs Roby
Matters discussed
Accounts
Removal from 369, 371 and 373 Oxford Rd.
The resignation of Miss Duncan and the appointments of the following: Miss Walsh, Miss Amy Welch, Miss Lydia Smith.
Music fees.
The opening of the new school.
Mr Hecht's examination of music.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
6 July 1881
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Cornish; Mrs Roby; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The reduction of music lessons fees.
The appointment of Miss Amy Welch and Miss Lydia Smith.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
6 July 1881
From the volume: May 1881 - July 1883 House Committee
These minutes are also written on a loose sheet in the volume: June 1880 - October 1882 Governors' Meetings.
Present
Mrs Gaddum; Miss Gaskell; Mr Donner; Mr Tatham
Matters discussed
The appointment of Miss Walsh as Housekeeper and her terms of service.
The appointment of Thomas Milward as porter and his terms of service and the employment of his wife.
A copy of the report by Mr Hecht on music in the school is glued into the volume. It includes references to the following: Miss Whitlock, Miss Bulley, L Haslam, E Rome, Miss Levy, Miss MacMillan, C Potter, K Rowland, Miss Millar, M Ferguson, F Conders, F Leach, Miss Salomonson, R Lamb, G Ferguson, A Rowland, E Fielding.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
13 July 1881
From the volume: May 1881 - July 1883 House Committee
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mrs Darbishire; Miss Gaskell; Mr Donner; Mr Tatham
Matters discussed
Housekeeping accounts.
Request that Miss Day report on her "staff of servants."
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
20 July 1881
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mrs Roby; Mr Cornish; Mr Darbishire; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
Mrs Scott to be replaced on the Committee by Prof Wilkins.
School timetables.
The purchase of equipment.
The introduction of school assembly.
Because of the new requirement of a pass in elementary chemistry, physics and biology for Higher Local Examinations, Miss Smith to purchase chemistry equipment.
The nomination of a Superintendent Mistress to deputise for the Headmistress on the middle floor.
The addition of dancing lessons by Miss Martin.
Mr Blacker and Mr Richard, drawing master at Manchester Grammar School, to report on drawing lessons.
Latin lessons for boys in the Preparatory School who will go to Manchester Grammar School.
The library budget, compilation of a catalogue and purchase of books.
COMMITTEE MEETING
3 August 1881
From the volume: June 1880 - October 1882 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mrs Gaddum; Mrs Darbishire; Miss Gaskell; Mr Tatham; Mr Donner; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Removal from 369, 371 and 373 Oxford Rd.
The formation of the School Committee.
Lessons for boys in the Preparatory School.
The introduction of school assemblies and the provision of a late book for late comers.
The deferment of the request from Miss Day and Miss Whitlock that daily prayers be read before school.
Furnishing the "chemical laboratory and Lectures Room."
The appointment of a Superintendent Mistress "on the middle floor to act as [Miss Day's] representative in ordinary matters of supervision."
The holding of a dancing class given by Miss Martin.
Report by Mr Pritchard on the teaching of drawing.
COMMITTEE MEETING
7 September 1881
From the volume: June 1880 - October 1882 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mr Hughes; Vice � Chancellor Greenwood; Mr Oakley; Mr Tatham; Canon Tonge; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
The decision about the arrangements for drawing lessons was deferred.
The rateable value of the new school buildings.
Miss Smith to replace Miss Sellick during her leave of absence through illness.
The appointment of Miss Maud Sutcliffe and Miss Edith Brierley as pupil teachers in the Preparatory School.
Prayers can be said before school but attendance is voluntary and to be allowed as a concession to the present Headmistresses of the school.
The Hulme Charity.
Publication of the annual report.
Remission of the fees of Sarah Jane Smithers.
Included with the minutes is a list of salaries of the following for the year commencing September 1881: Miss Cheetham, Miss Adamson, Miss Walker, Miss Gaffron, Miss Perkins, Miss Clarke, Miss Sturge, Miss E Sanders, Miss Kent, Miss Harrison, Miss A Sutcliffe, Miss G Brierley.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
8 September 1881
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Dr Greenwood; Canon Tonge; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Oakeley; Mr Darbishire; Mr Tatham; Mr Hughes; Mr Donner; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
The payment of rates.
Dancing lessons to be given by Miss Martin.
Miss Smith to deputise for Miss Sellick who is ill.
The appointments of Miss Maud Sutcliffe and Miss Edith Brierley as pupil teachers in the Preparatory School.
The decision made on 11 January 1874 about morning prayers was confirmed.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
13 September 1881
From the volume: May 1881 - July 1883 House Committee
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mr Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Tatham; Miss Day; Miss Walsh
Matters discussed
Arrangements for ordering equipment.
Equipment for the dining room.
The appointment of servants and their terms of service.
The cost of school snacks.
Arrangements for school dinners.
Gratuity for the women who will clean the school on the day before it opens.
The appointment of Mrs Anson and Mrs Darbishire as "Visitors for the first term."
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
23 September 1881
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Hughes; Mr Wilkins; Mr Donner; Mrs Roby
Matters discussed
The appointment of Miss Northrop in place of Miss [no name given].
Purchase of equipment.
Timetables.
Leave of absence granted to Miss Day.
Mr Lallemand's attendance at the school.
New books.
Mr Darbishire's gift of books for the library.
Arrangements for Miss Salomanson's lessons.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
23 September 1881
From the volume: May 1881 - July 1883 House Committee
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mrs Gaddum; Mrs Anson; Mr Tatham; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock; Miss Walsh
Matters discussed
Alterations and additions to be made by Mr Murgatoyd.
Hot water supply.
Ordering equipment.
Arrangements for parents to see the new school.
COMMITTEE MEETING
5 October 1881
From the volume: June 1880 - October 1882 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Cornish; Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Gaddum; Mr Donner; Mr Scott; Mrs Scott; Canon Woodhouse; Mrs Anson; Mr Broadfield; Mr Oakley; Mr Tatham; Canon Tonge; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Whitlock
Matters discussed
Miss H Day�s salary.
Remission of the fees of the following: Mabel Simpson, Ada Mulcaster, C Rowlinson, Alice Rusden.
The appointments of the following: Miss Northrop, Miss Wroe, Miss Wroe.
The Hulme Charity.
Mr Thomasson's scholarship to be held by Miss Baker.
The annual general meeting.
The inclusion of Mr Heywood and Mr Dill as members of the Committee.
The complete scheme for the Hulme Charity has been drawn up.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
26 October 1881
From the volume: June 1880 - October 1882 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mr Darbishire; Mr Broadfield; Canon Woodhouse; Canon Tonge; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Wilkins; Mr Tatham, Mrs Roby
Matters discussed
The re - appointment of the following to the Committee: Rev F F Cornish, Mr Dill, Miss Ashton, Mrs Behrens, Mr Broadfield, Mr Heywood.
Copies of the annual Report to be sent to parents and local newspapers.
An invitation for parents and others to visit the school.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
26 October 1881
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mr Darbishire; Mr Oakeley; Mr Wilkins; Mrs Roby
Matters discussed
Arrangements for running the school during Miss Day's absence through illness.
Consultation with Mr Graves about a new Latin textbook.
The Hulme Charity.
Arrangements for drill lessons.
End of the reduced tram fares for pupils.
Request to Miss Day that she provide the names of members of staff and subjects referred to in the examiners' reports.
COMMITTEE MEETING
2 November 1881
From the volume: June 1880 - October 1882 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mrs Anson; Miss Ashton; Mr Cornish; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mr Tatham; Canon Tonge; Prof Wilkins; Canon Woodhouse; Mrs Roby
Matters discussed
Accounts.
The remission of the fees of the following: E A Lloyd, C Cunliffe, N Kipping, G Dudley, A O Hamilton, L Hamilton.
Leave of absence for Miss Day on health grounds and the appointment of Miss Turnbull as acting Headmistress.
The introduction of a new Latin textbook, Via Latina, by Dr Abbott.
Reduced fares on trams for pupils.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
2 November 1881
From the volume: May 1881 - July 1883 House Committee
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mrs Anson; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Tatham
Matters discussed
Alterations to the playroom.
Arrangements for cleaning the windows.
The appointment of an assistant to Mr Millward.
Charging girls for the use of the dining room.
COMMITTEE MEETING
1 December 1881
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Hughes; Prof Wilkins; Mrs Roby; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Library rules.
The introduction of compulsory drawing lessons.
Mr Blacker's recommendation for art equipment.
The appointment of Miss Butcher.
Miss Bulley's proposal that pupils must take either chemistry or political economy.
The appointment of an elementary chemistry teacher.
Miss Butcher and Miss Sturge to take Miss Smith's classes.
Request to Miss Day for a report on singing lessons.
COMMITTEE MEETING
7 December 1881
From the volume: June 1880 - October 1882 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Miss Ashton; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Anson; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mrs Gaddum; Mr Tatham; Mrs Roby; Canon Tonge; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Accounts.
The holding of a soiree at the school.
The rules for the library.
Making drawing lessons compulsory for the first year's attendance on a trial basis.
The appointment of Miss Butcher.
The introduction of elementary chemistry lessons for Classes V and VI.
A report to be made on the teaching of science in the school.
Inspection of needlework.
An invitation to the Association of Headmistresses of Endowed and Proprietary Schools to hold their next meeting at the school.
COMMITTEE MEETING
14 December 1881
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mrs Behrens; Mr Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mr Hughes; Prof Wilkins; Mrs Roby; Miss Day
Matters discussed
After a complaint from Rev J Hill about indiscipline and inefficient teaching in the school, a request to Miss Day that she provide a report on the way she supervises the pupils' work, the teaching staff and pupils' conduct out of class.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
14 December 1881
From the volume: May 1881 - July 1883 House Committee
Present
Mr Donner; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Anson; Miss Gaskell; Mr Tatham; Miss Day; Miss Walsh
Matters discussed
Housekeeping accounts.
Charging girls for the use of the dining room.
Ordering new kitchen equipment.
Ordering furniture.