COMMITTEE MEETING
3 January 1883
From the volume: November 1882 - August 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mrs Anson; Mrs Behrens; Mr Cornish; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Darbishire; Mr Donner; Canon Woodhouse; Mr Hughes; Mr Oakeley; Mr Tatham; Mrs Scott; Mr Scott; Canon Tonge; Mrs Roby
Matters discussed
The loan to Mr Darbishire for the chief rent of the school.
The water supply.
The appointment of Miss Edith Aitken to teach science.
The appointment of a classics teacher to succeed Mr Graves was deferred.
The heating.
The resolution that a person's religious beliefs or lack of beliefs will not disqualify anyone from being a governor of the school. The rejection of the clause proposed by Mr Darbishire and Mr Scott: "or being appointed to hold any office under this scheme."
B M Cowie and Mr Darbishire are appointed to persuade the Charity Commissioners to accept the clause proposed by the Committee.
Glued to the following page is a printed copy of a clause setting out the conditions in which religious instruction should be given in the school.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
3 January 1883
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Behrens; Mr Cornish; Mrs Roby
Matters discussed
The appointment of Miss E Aitken will be temporary after her disappointing report from the Home and Colonial School.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
24 January 1883
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Donner; Canon Tonge; Mrs Behrens; Mr Wilkins; Mrs Roby; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The appointment of Miss Annie Smith in place of Miss Leach who has scarlet fever.
The formation of a new class under Miss Kent for 32 girls who are too old for the Lower School and not able enough for the Upper School. Miss Pollard to take Miss Kent's place in the Lower School.
Miss Day to provide information at the beginning of each term on the numbers in each class, the number of new pupils and the number of leavers.
Edith Johnson and May Kent not to study either chemistry or political economy because they are too weak.
The purchase of library books.
COMMITTEE MEETING
7 February 1883
From the volume: November 1882 - August 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mrs Anson; Mr Broadfield; Mr Cornish; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Dr Greenwood; Mrs Gaddum; Mr Oakeley; Mr Scott; Mrs Scott; Mr Tatham; Canon Tonge; Mr Wilkins; Canon Woodhouse; Mrs Roby
Matters discussed
Accounts.
The Trust Deed of the Hulme Charity.
Miss Day�s resignation.
Mrs Kyllmann�s resignation.
A complaint about school dinners.
Glued into the volume is a letter to Mrs Roby from Mr Darbishire explaining the results of his meeting with Sir George [name unclear] Young about the scheme of the Hulme Trust, the ages of admission to the school and the provision of religious instruction in the school.
Also glued into the volume is a letter from D C Richmond of the Charity Commission about their acceptance of the proposals of the Committee.
COMMITTEE MEETING
21 February 1883
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mrs Behrens; Mr Donner; Mr Wilkins; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Clark
Matters discussed
Mrs Kyllmann�s resignation.
Miss Clark�s suggestion that French grammar be taught by an English teacher and her recommendation of Mr LePeton. The advertisement for such a teacher and her qualifications.
A musical entertainment for the pupils.
The sale of the catalogue of library books.
A book for recommended purchases for the library.
Glued into the volume on the following page is a table dated 6 February and signed by Elizabeth Day of the numbers of pupils in each form, the numbers of new pupils and the numbers of leavers for September 1882 and January 1883. Includes some comments by Elizabeth Day.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
21 February 1883
From the volume: May 1881 - July 1883 House Committee
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mr Tatham; Miss Day; Miss Walsh
Matters discussed
The water supply to the lavatories.
Mr Malley's wages as under - porter.
Missing books and arrangements for school bags.
Ventilation.
Mrs Behrens and Mrs Gaddum to act as Visitors for the next term.
Mrs Bennett's complaint about school dinners.
COMMITTEE MEETING
7 March 1883
From the volume: November 1882 - August 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Anson; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mrs Gaddum; Dr Greenwood; Canon Woodhouse; Mr Tatham; Mrs Roby; Prof Wilkins
Matters discussed
The appointment of Miss A Smith.
Accounts.
The non - payment of Miss May Clark's salary while she was absent through illness.
The gift to the school by Mr Darbishire of a large number of trees which have been planted.
The under - porter's wages.
The heating of the school.
The appointment of the new Headmistress.
The draft scheme from the Charity Commissioners.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
7 March 1883
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
These minutes appear in a v9olume with the minutes of other School Committee meetings
Present
Mrs Behrens; Mr Donner; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Clark
Matters discussed
The applications of Miss Annie Smith and Miss Davey for a post in the Lower School and the appointment of Miss Annie Smith.
Dr Browne's examination of the school.
COMMITTEE MEETING
20 March 1883
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mrs Behrens; Dr Greenwood; Canon Tonge; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Hughes; Mrs Roby; Mr Donner; Mr Oakeley
Matters discussed
Applications from 25 candidates the post of Headmistress including the following: Miss Eaton, Miss McCallum, Miss Vokins, Miss Bulley, Miss Ingall , Miss Turnbull, Miss Cheetham, Miss Dugdale, Miss Firth.
COMMITTEE MEETING
7 April 1883
From the volume: November 1882 - August 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Canon Tonge; Mr Cornish; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mrs Gaddum; Mr Scott; Mr Tatham; Canon Woodhouse; Mrs Roby
Matters discussed
An increase in Miss May Clark's salary.
The applications from Miss Eaton and Miss McCallum.
The new scheme from the Charity Commissioners.
COMMITTEE MEETING
11 April 1883
From the volume: November 1882 - August 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Cornish; Mr Donner; Mrs Darbishire; Dr Greenwood; Mr Oakeley; Mrs Roby; Mrs Scott; Mr Scott; Mr Tatham; Canon Tonge; Canon Woodhouse; Mr Wilkins
Matters discussed
The withdrawal of Miss Day's resignation.
The application from Miss Eaton and Miss McCallum.
The new scheme proposed by the Charity Commissioners. The following 3 pages give a detailed account of the scheme but they are crossed out. These are followed by 3 pages describing the Committee's reaction to the proposed scheme including rules concerning the religious freedom of teachers and the number of years required to qualify for an exhibition.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
24 April 1883
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Donner; Mr Cornish; Mr Wilkins; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Clark
Matters discussed
Miss Wigglesworth and Mrs Corbett had deputised for Miss Cheetham and Miss Dendy during their absence.
The appointment of a classics teacher and a science teacher.
A letter from Dr Wilkinson about a science teacher.
Miss Sturge's resignation.
Miss E Aitken's appointment.
The drawing exam and examination by Dr Browne.
The needlework exam.
The librarian�s salary.
An additions book for the library.
A gift of books for the junior library.
Miss Lillian Leech deputising for Miss L Smith.
Timetabling of needlework lessons.
Caroline Coignou is first in England in the botany Senior Local Examination.
Edith Lang is second in England in botany and in maths in the Senior Local Examination and has won the Lady Goldsmid prize.
COMMITTEE MEETING
2 May 1883
From the volume: November 1882 - August 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mrs Anson; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Dr Greenwood; Mr Wilkins; Mrs Scott; Mr Scott; Mr Tatham; Canon Woodhouse; Mrs Roby; Miss Day; Miss Clark
Matters discussed
Accounts
The establishment of the Mary Bradford scholarship.
Payment from the Hulme Charity.
The appointment of a classics teacher.
The librarian's salary.
The return of Miss L Smith.
The heating of the school.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
9 May 1883
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mrs Behrens; Mr Cornish; Mr Donner; Mr Wilkins; Miss Day; Miss Clark
Matters discussed
The advertisement for a classics teacher.
The terms of the Mary Bradford Scholarship.
Miss Ellen Saunders' resignation and Miss Clark's recommendation of Miss Kett of Norwich High School.
COMMITTEE MEETING
6 June 1883
From the volume: November 1882 - August 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Prof Wilkins; Canon Woodhouse; Canon Tonge; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mr Cornish; Mr Hughes; Mr Scott; Mrs Scott; Mr Tatham; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Payment from the Hulme Charity.
Remission of the fees of Mr De Jong's children.
Sanitary arrangements in the back yard of the school.
Screening a window for art.
Investment of capital.
The Mary Bradford scholarship .
The appointment of the following: Miss M W Kett, Miss Annie Smith, Miss Caroline Coignou.
Application from the following: Miss Dabis, Miss D C E Clark, Miss R Aitken, Miss Cooper, Mrs M L Johnson.
The appointment of a replacement for Miss Lydia Smith.
Miss Clark's accommodation in 274 Oxford Rd.
The appointment of a registrar.
The Hulme Charity scheme and the religious freedom of the school.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
6 June 1883
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Wilkins; Mr Donner; Mr Drabishire; Mr Cornish; Mr Hughes; Canon Tonge; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The terms for the award of the Mary Bradford scholarship.
The appointments of the following: Miss Kett, Miss Annie Smith, Miss Caroline Coignou.
The resignations of Miss E J Saunders and Miss Lydia Smith.
COMMITTEE MEETING
20 Jun 1883
From the volume: November 1882 - August 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Cornish; Mr Hughes; Mr Broadfield; Canon Woodhouse; Mr Scott; Mrs Scott; Mrs Behrens; Mr Tatham; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The increase in the salaries of the following: Miss Saunders, Miss Ingall, Miss Adamson, Miss Cheetham.
The appointment of Miss Dabis.
The applications from the following: Miss Simon, Miss Hargreaves, Miss Clark.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
20 June 1883
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
No names given of those present at the meeting
Matters discussed
Discussion of the appointment of a classics teacher and the Headmistress of the Preparatory School was adjourned for the consideration of the General Committee at "their special meeting today."
COMMITTEE MEETING
4 July 1883
From the volume: November 1882 - August 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Behrens; Mr Cornish; Mr Darbishire; Mr Hughes; Canon Woodhouse; Mrs Anson; Mr Donner; Mr Scott; Mrs Scott; Mrs Roby; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The rejection by Miss Day and Miss Clark of Miss Caroline Coignou's appointment as a French teacher.
The applications from Miss Billings and Miss Lane to teach French.
Accounts.
The increase in the salaries of Miss Day and Miss Bulley.
Regulations concerning a teacher's absence.
The payment of the chief rent.
The appointments of Miss Hodgkinson and Miss E Aitken.
The appointments of Mr E W Marshall as registrar and of Miss Mary Butcher as Miss Day's secretary.
The heating of the school.
The number of pupils.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
4 July 1883
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Behrens; Mr Cornish; Mr Hughes; Mrs Roby
Matters discussed
Miss Butcher's possible resignation and the applications from Miss England and Miss Hodgkinson.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
11 July 1883
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Behrens; Mr Cornish; Mr Donner; Mrs Roby; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Miss Day's report on the suitability of the following as teachers in the Preparatory School: Miss Billings, Miss Lane, Miss Brodie, Miss Wilkinson, Miss Harrison.
An enquiry into improving drill in the school.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
23 July 1883
From the volume: June 1881 - July 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mrs Behrens; Mr Donner; Mrs Roby; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The temporary appointment of Miss Harrison as a Preparatory School teacher.
An application from Mlle Meyer.
The appointment of Mlle Thirion [surname unclear] to teach French.
Books for the library.
COMMITTEE MEETING
25 July 1883
From the volume: November 1882 - August 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Canon Tonge; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mr Hughes; Mrs Gaddum; Mr Tatham; Mrs Roby; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The appointment of Mlle Thirion [surname unclear].
The purchase of a clock.
The occupation of 274 Oxford Rd by Miss Walsh and her servants.
A report on needlework.
The draft scheme from the Charity Commissioners.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
25 July 1883
From the volume: May 1881 - July 1883 House Committee
Present
Mr Tatham; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mrs Anson; Miss Day; Miss Walsh
Matters discussed
Housekeeping accounts.
The appointment of Mrs Roby and Mrs Darbishire as Visitors for the following term.
Kitchen equipment.
Miss Walsh's accommodation.
Mr Millward's salary and rent.
Changes in servants.
Boys' lavatories.
Ordering furniture and carpets.
COMMITTEE MEETING
15 August 1883
From the volume: November 1882 - August 1883 Governors' Meetings
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mrs Anson; Mr Donner; Mrs Darbishire; Canon Tonge; Mrs Roby; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The appointments of Miss Dora C Tubbs to the Preparatory School and of Miss Alice England as science teacher.
The termination of Miss E Aitken's appointment.
Mr Hecht's report on music.
Alterations to the fabric of the school.
An application from Miss Arthy.
MANAGING COMMITTEE
5 September 1883
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings: September 1883 - December 1885
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mr Darbishire; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mrs Roby; Vice � Chancellor Greenwood; Mr Scott; Mr Tatham; Miss Day; Mr Marshall
Matters discussed
The award of a scholarship to Edith Lang.
Rules for the award of the Mary Bradford Scholarship.
The revision of payments to Miss Aitken in lieu of notice.
Accounts.
Thanks to Mr Donner for his work as Treasurer.
The use of an additional classroom because of the increase in the number of pupils and discussions with Miss Clarke about the employment of an additional teacher to be referred to a sub - committee of the following: Mrs Roby, Mr Donner, Miss Day, Miss Clarke
The annual report
A letter from Mr Uhland "about classes in Hebrew."
The Treasurer's report.
MANAGING COMMITTEE
3 October 1883
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings: September 1883 - December 1885
Present
Mr Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mr Oakeley; Mr Tatham; Mr Scott; Rev Cornish; Canon Tonge; Canon Woodhouse; Prof. Wilkins; Mrs Roby; Mrs Gaddum; Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Scott
Matters discussed
The fee to Mr Marshall for auditing the accounts.
Accounts.
Thanks to Miss Aitken for "an allowance of salary in lieu of notice."
Remission of the fees of the following: Lilian Hollingworth, Gertrude Fallows, Mabel Harden, Alice Harden, Dora Gee, Walker Hudd [surname unclear], Constance Simpson, C Anstruther, F Anstruther, Maud Wesley, A Gunson [surname unclear].
Arrangements for paying for school dinners.
The sale of stationary and books.
The appointment of a French teacher for the lower school.
The withdrawal of Miss Day's resignation due to the "change in the circumstances which had led her to resign."
Edith Lang's wish to remain at the school.
A circular from the Art for Schools Association.
Payments.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
17 October 1883
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings: September 1883 - December 1885
Present
Rev Cornish; Mr Hughes; Prof. Wilkins; Mrs Roby; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Rules for the award of the Mary Bradford Scholarship.
The appointment of a French teacher for the lower school.
The French textbooks for the third class.
Permission for the Sub - Committee of the Women's College to meet at the school.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
31 October 1883
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings: September 1883 - December 1885
Present
Prof. Wilkins; Miss Day; Mrs Roby
Matters discussed
Approval of the scheme proposed by the Art for Schools Association.
A letter from Miss Bulley, secretary of the Committee of Subscribers to the Scholarship Fund in connection with the Women's Department of Owens College about an offer to the school of a scholarship. Included in the minutes are a transcript of the letter and the rules for the award of the scholarship.
Communication with Dr Gamgee about the need for a microscope.
The prospectus.
MANAGING COMMITTEE
7 November 1883
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings: September 1883 - December 1885
Present
Mr Donner; Canon Woodhouse; Prof. Wilkins; Mr Scott; Mr Tatham; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Anson; Mrs Darbishire; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Permission for Owens College Scholarship Committee to meet at the school.
Payments.
The withdrawal of Miss Day's resignation. Included in the minutes is a transcript of her letter withdrawing her resignation.
The purchase of a microscope.
Rules for the award of the Mary Bradford Scholarship.
The acceptance of the offer of a scholarship from the Committee of Subscribers to the Scholarship Fund in connection with the Women's Department of Owens College.
The delay in the publication of the annual report because of the delay in the completion of Canon Sanderson's report.
The prospectus.
Rejection of Miss Clarke's request to have the prefix "Head" added to her title as "Mistress of the Lower School."
The decision that no article could be published in the School Magazine without Miss Day's consent after Mr Darbishire and Mrs Roby called attention to an article in the most recent issue.
End of term parties.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
14 November 1883
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings: September 1883 - December 1885
Present
Prof. Wilkins; Mrs Roby; Mr Donner; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Rules for the award of the Mary Bradford Scholarship.
The prospectus.
New books for the library.
MANAGING COMMITTEE
5 December 1883
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings: September 1883 - December 1885
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mr Donner; Mr Tatham; Mr Scott; Canon Tonge; Canon Woodhouse; Mr Oakeley; Vice � Chancellor Greenwood; Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Anson; Mrs Roby; Mrs Gaddum; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Accounts.
Tuition and music fees.
Payments.
Increases in the salaries of the following: Miss Clarke, Miss Rogers, Miss Simpson, Miss Welsh, Miss Kent, Miss Northrop, Miss Harrison, Miss Butcher,
The salaries of the following: Miss French, Miss Salomanson, Miss Millar, Miss Macmillan.
The salaries of the following household staff: Miss Walsh, Mr Marshall, Miss Howard.
Rules for the award of the Mary Bradford Scholarship.
The annual report.
The introduction of the Hulme Trust.
Redecoration to be decided by a sub - committee of the following: Mr Donner, Mr Tatham, Canon Tonge, Mrs Roby, Mrs Darbishire, Mr Scott.
The resignation of Mr Darbishire.
End of term parties.
Arrangements for the payments for schools dinners.
Miss Clarke's opposition to changes to the arrangements for the sale of books and stationary.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE MANAGING COMMITTEE
5 December 1883
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings: September 1883 - December 1885
Present
B M Cowie, Dean of Manchester; Mr Donner; Mr Tatham; Mr Scott; Canon Tonge; Canon Woodhouse; Mr Oakeley; Vice � Chancellor Greenwood; Mrs Darbishire; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Anson; Mrs Roby; Mrs Gaddum; Miss Day
Matters discussed
The re - election of existing governors after the introduction of the new scheme for the governance of the school under the Hulme Trust.
Appointments of the following as officers on the governing body: Rev Cowie, Dean of Manchester, Mr Donner, Mrs Roby, Mr Tatham.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
6 December 1883
From the volume: May 1881 - July 1883 House Committee
Present
Canon Tonge; Mr Donner; Mrs Roby; Mr Tatham; Miss Walsh
Matter discussed
Redecoration.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
10 December 1883
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings: September 1883 - December 1885
Present
Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Miss Day; Miss Walsh
Matters discussed
End of term parties.
Miss Walsh to provide tea for the staff in the dining room in the afternoon.
Repairs and cleaning before redecoration.
The inclusion of the full name of the school on the brass plate of 274 Oxford St.
The purchase of furniture and equipment.
The wages of Mr Whalley and other household staff.
The appointment of "a lad" to be a porter in the evenings and on Saturday mornings.