MEETING OF GOVERNORS
5 February 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Dr Adamson; Mrs Anson; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Mrs Glazebrook; Dr Greenwood; Mrs Stowell; Mr Tatham; Dr Ward; Dr Wilkins; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Dr Wilkins? report on the relations between the headmistress of Manchester High School and the School Committee to be filed.
The times at which the laboratory and lecture room can be used by Owens College.
The conference with Mr R Durnford of the Charity Commissioners.
The appointment of Dr Judson S Bury as medical referee for Pendleton School.
The appointment of Mrs C E Lees as a governor.
The appointment of a replacement for Mrs Bryce on the governing body.
A letter from Mr Woodall about the opening time of the school.
Accounts including those of Pendleton High School.
The unpaid fees of Mary Thorold.
Mr Willis? report on drawing in Pendleton School.
The fee paid to Manchester School of Art for drawing lessons.
The following to consider rules for the award of scholarships: Canon Tonge, Mr Donner, Mr Tatham, Miss Day, Miss Butcher.
Head Mistress' business [Dover Street]
The resignation of Miss Hodgkinson.
Permission for the Assistant Mistresses' Association to hold a meeting in the school.
Remission of the fees of the following: Jeannie Forbes, Evelyn Nathan, L Tiedmann, Agnes Moffat, Lillian Clark, Marion Richards, Constance Richards, Margaret Rogers, Mary Hindle.
Head Mistress' business [Pendleton]
Remission of the fees of the following: Joan Neelis, Annie Kershaw, Elsie Roe, Dorothy Roe.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
5 February 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Dr Greenwood; Mr Tatham; Dr Wilkins
Matters discussed
The submission to the governors of Dr Wilkins' report on the relations between the headmistress of Manchester High School and the School Committee.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
26 February 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Behrens; Mr Donner; Mr Glazebrook; Canon Hicks; Dr Wilkins; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
The resignation of Miss Hodgkinson.
The following to consider applications for the post held by Miss Hodgkinson: Canon Tonge, Prof Dixon, Mr Glazebrook, Miss Day.
Approval of Miss Day?s suggestion that the parents of pupils in the Preparatory School, the Lower School and the lower 2 forms in the Upper School be allowed to choose either French or German.
Changes in the terms of service of Miss Kastner.
Changes in arrangements for singing lessons during Miss Harrison's absence.
An increase in the tuition fee for drawing lessons by the Manchester School of Art.
The appointment of a sub - committee to consider establishing a school or schools at Whalley Range or another Manchester suburb.
The possibility of establishing a Training School for teachers.
Pendleton business
Mr Willis? report on drawing.
The School of Art to teach drawing in the school.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
5 March 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Behrens; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Mr Glazebrook; Dr Greenwood; Mr Ledward; Mrs Philips; Mrs Stowell; Mr Tatham; Dr Ward; Dr Wilkins; Canon Woodhouse; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
The appointment of an assistant science mistress in succession to Miss Mary Hodgkinson.
Approval of Miss Day's suggestion that the parents of pupils in the Preparatory School, the Lower School and the lower 2 forms in the Upper School be allowed to choose either French or German.
Increase in the fee for drawing lessons.
The School Committee to consider founding a school at Whalley Range.
The School Committee to consider Miss Day's proposal that a pupil ? teacher training centre should be established.
The appointment of Mrs Charlottee Jane Broadhurst as a governor.
Postponement of discussion on the rules for the award of scholarships.
The Scholarships Sub - Committee to consider the rules for the award of exhibitions.
Accounts including those of Pendleton High School.
The chief rent.
Arrangements for the examinations by the Cambridge Syndicate, a lady examiner and James Taylor.
Pendleton business
The appointment of the following to make arrangements with Mr Willis for the introduction of drawing lessons: Canon Tonge, Mr Tatham, Mrs Glazegrook, Mrs Stowell.
Arrangements for the examinations by the Cambridge Syndicate and a lady examiner.
The inspection of the sanitary facilities in the school.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
22 March 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Prof Adamson; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Canon Hicks; Mr Tatham; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Applications from the following for the position of science teacher: Miss Jessie C Vinter, Miss Caroline Coignou, Miss Grace G Parsons, Miss Ellen G Steedman.
The appointment of Miss Steedman.
A request that Miss Hughes of the Training College, Cambridge undertake the examination of classes not being examined by the Cambridge Syndicate.
The following to meet the parents suggested by Mrs Macfadyen to consider the establishment of a branch school at Whalley Range: Canon Tonge, Mr Tatham, Dr Adamson, Mr Broadfield, Mr Ledward.
A conference with Mrs Worthington about establishing a branch school at Cheetham Hill.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
26 March 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Mr Tatham; Mrs Darbishire; Miss Day; Miss Walsh
Matters discussed
Repairs and redecoration.
A gift of a lithograph from Canon Tonge.
Consideration of Miss Butcher's request for a large room to use as a lecture room and the introduction of drill lessons.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
2 April 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Hicks; Mrs Anson; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mr Tatham; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
The appointment of Miss Steedman.
A request that Miss Hughes of the Training College, Cambridge undertake the examination of classes not being examined by the Cambridge Syndicate.
The following to consider redecoration: Canon Tonge, Mr Tatham, Mrs Broadhurst, Mrs Darbishire.
Repairs.
The resignation of Dr Greenwood from the governing body.
Mr F Hawxby to undertake the sanitary inspection of Pendleton School.
Salaries and fees.
Accounts including those of Pendleton High School.
The non - payment of the fees of Louisa Peel.
Postponement of discussion about the change in the rules for the award of scholarships.
Head Mistress' business [Dover Street]
Remission of the fees of Maude Seanor.
Permission for the following to remain in the school: E Beard, E Clement, A Coombs, H Redfern, E Woodhouse, L Teggin, M Fairbairn, M Roseman, E Seanor, H Mellor.
Permission for the Old Girls' Association to hold a meeting in the school
Head Mistress' business [Pendleton]
Rejection of Miss Butcher's request that boys who do not have sisters in the school should be admitted.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
7 May 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Glazebrook; Mr Glazebrook; Mr Tatham; Dr Wilkins; Canon Woodhouse; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
The possible success of establishing a branch school at Cheetham Hill after discussions with Mrs W Barton Worthington and Mrs Harold Lee.
Postponement of discussion about the change in the rules for the award of scholarships.
Accounts including those of Pendleton High School.
Repairs and redecoration.
The non - payment of the fees of Louisa Peel.
The election of a governor in succession to Dr Greenwood.
Dover Street business
Remission of the fees of the following: Annie Bye, Mabel Tweedale, Margaret Jeanie, Jessie Roseman, Eleanor Jackson, Edith Jackson, Rhoda Cowley, Jane Jones, Annie Hall, Elizabeth Hiley, Florence Nuttall, Marjorie Leigh, Harriet Shaw, Lily Dux, Justine Bazley, Jessie Mary Kyle, Winifred Mason.
Permission for Lucy Higginbottom to leave.
Pendleton business
Miss Gaskell and Mrs Broadhurst to examine sewing.
The sanitary inspection carried out by Mr Hawxby.
Mr Willis' report that the accommodation at the school was unsuitable for drawing lessons.
The need for a large room for drill and other purposes.
Remission of the fees of the following: Janet Gibb, Elsie Gibb, Dorothy Holme, Edward Entwisle, Ethel Cowell.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
6 June 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Dr Adamson; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Mr Tatham; Dr Wilkins; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
Miss Susan Wood, Mistress of Method at the Training College, Cambridge be requested to conduct the examination at the school instead of Miss Hughes.
The possibility of establishing a school at Cheetham Hill under certain conditions.
The inadvisability of establishing a Preparatory School.
The purchase of books and equipment.
Pendleton business
The need to appoint an additional science teacher.
REPORT OF THE PAINTING SUB - COMMITTEE
6 June 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Tatham
Matters discussed
Estimates for redecoration.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
11 June 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Dr Adamson; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Miss Gaskell; Mr Glazebrook; Mrs Glazebrook; Canon Hicks; Dr Milnes Marshall; Mrs Philips; Mr Tatham; Dr Ward; Dr Wilkins; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
The appointment of Prof A Milnes Marshall as governor.
Miss Susan Wood, Mistress of Method at the Training College, Cambridge be requested to conduct the examination at the school.
The possibility of establishing a school at Cheetham Hill under certain conditions.
The decision not to establish a Preparatory School.
Postponement of discussion about the rules for the award of scholarships.
The estimate for painting.
Accounts including those of Pendleton High School.
A letter from Dr Ward of Owens College that it has not been possible to accept the offer of accommodation at the school for science lectures for women students. [A transcript of the letter appears after the minutes of the meeting].
Dover Street business
The purchase of books and equipment.
Remission of the fees of the following: Mary Fairbairn, Marian Clarke, Margaret Jones.
Leave of absence for Isabella Whyte and Jane Lewis.
The non - payment of the fees of Percy Hoy.
A sports day for girls in the Lower Classes.
A German recitation by Miss Eugenia Wohlmuth.
Repairs.
Pendleton business
The appointment of a senior class teacher.
The repairs after the sanitary inspection of Mr Hawxby.
Consultation with Mr Armitage about the provision of a large room for drawing and drill.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
25 June 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mr Tatham; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
Dover Street business
The resignation of Miss Sanders who had been an assistant mistress in the school since September 1874.
The appointment of Miss Shannon.
Application from Miss M B Leach with a testimonial from Miss Turnbull.
Pendleton business
Applications for a post as assistant mistress from the following:
Miss C Coignou, Miss M B Webb, Miss A Bramwell, Miss A Warham. The appointment of Miss Caroline Coignou.
The purchase of furniture.
Proposed School at Whalley Range
Consultation with Mr Price and Mr Birks about the establishment of a school at Whalley Range.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
25 June 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Mr Tatham; Mrs Darbishire; Canon Tonge; Miss Butcher; Miss Day
Matters discussed
Repairs and the purchase of equipment.
Accounts for school dinners and accommodation.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
2 July 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Mr Donner; Prof Adamson; Mrs Anson; Mrs Broadhurst ; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Mrs Glazebrook; Mr Heywood; Mrs Philips; Prof Marshall; Mr Tatham; Dr Ward; Dr Wilkins; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
Accounts including those of Pendleton High School.
Payment of salaries and fees.
Capitation fees paid to the headmistresses of Manchester High School and Pendleton High School.
The report on sewing. [The minutes include a note that this was included as an Appendix but the page on which this would have been written is blank].
Dover Street business
Estimates for improvements.
Repairs.
The appointments of Miss Shannon and Miss M B Leach.
Term dates.
Unpaid fees.
Permission for the use of the school for music exams, for the Oxford Local Examinations and for the Teachers? Guild.
Remission of the fees of the following: Edith Evans, Lilian Clark, Freda Garazi.
Pendleton business
The appointment of Miss Caroline Coignou.
Plans for a large room.
John R Heelis to be allowed to remain in the school although he is 10.
A letter from Thomas Price about the establishment of a school at Whalley Range and the establishment of a sub - committee of the following to consider establishing the school: Canon Tonge, Mrs Darbishire, Mr Donner, Mr Tatham.
Postponement of discussion about establishing a school at Cheetham Hill.
SPECIAL MEETING OF GOVERNORS
29 July 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Darbishire; Miss Gaskell; Dr Wilkins; Canon Woodhouse; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Apologies
Mr Donner; Canon Hicks; Mr Tatham
Matters discussed
The proposed School at Whalley Range.
The possibility of establishing a Girls' High School in Whalley Range after consultation with representatives of people who live in the area.
The resignation of Mrs Philips as a governor.
Accounts including those of Pendleton High School.
Dover Street business
Leave of absence for Miss Pollard.
Pendleton business
Postponement of discussion of providing further accommodation in the school.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
6 August 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Broadhurst; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Mr Ledward; Mr Tatham
Matters discussed
Dover Street business
The purchase of furniture and paints for art lessons.
Pendleton business
Plans for the increasing accommodation in the school and a request for permission from Mr Armitage.
The purchase of equipment.
Postponement of discussion of the report of the sub - committee for the establishment of a school at Whalley Range. [A transcript of the report appears after the minutes of the meeting held on 1 October 1890].
SPECIAL MEETING OF GOVERNORS
10 September 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mr Tatham; Dr Wilkins; Canon Woodhouse; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Apologies
Mr Heywood; Canon Hicks; Prof Ward
Matters discussed
[A notice of the meeting and the agenda is glued into the volume].
Accounts including those of Pendleton High School.
The reports of the Cambridge Syndicate, Miss Wood and Mr Taylor.
Dover Street business
Miss Day?s report on the examinations. [A transcript of the report appears after the minutes of the meeting. It includes details of the results of those to whom exhibitions and scholarships were awarded].
The award of exhibitions or scholarships to the following: Agnes Coombs, Helen Redfern, Elizabeth Beard, Edith Anderson, Evelyn Birch, Jessie Headridge, Eleanor McDougall, Mary Barnes, Helen Lamb, Mary Higgs.
A request that the sub - committee present their report of the rules for the award of scholarships.
The School Committee to report on science teaching.
Arrangements for tuning pianos.
Remission of the fees of Pearl Mendelsohn and Rose Mendelsohn.
Leave of absence for Nellie Murgatroyd.
Pendleton business
Miss Butcher?s report on the exams. [A transcript of the report appears after the minutes of the meeting. It includes details of the results of Edith Ward].
The award of a scholarship to Edith Ward.
On Dr Judson's suggestion, the opening of the school be postponed by one week.
An estimate for Miss Coignou?s natural science lessons.
ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING OF GOVERNORS
13 September 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Mr Ledward; Mr Tatham; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
Dover Street business
Miss Day?s report on the entrance exam. [[A transcript of the report appears after the minutes of the meeting. It includes details of the results of Mary Elizabeth Carson, sic].
The award of an entrance scholarship to Mary Elizabeth Casson [sic].
A request from Evelyn Birch about the terms of her exhibition.
Pendleton business
Miss Butcher's report on the entrance exam. [A transcript of the report appears after the minutes of the meeting. It includes details of the results of Dora Hughes].
The award of an entrance scholarship to Dora Hughes.
Advertisement of the details of the award of scholarships and exhibitions.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
24 September 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Darbishire; Miss Gaskell; Canon Hicks; Prof Dixon; Dr Wilkins; Mr Glazebrook; Mr Tatham; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
Dover Street business
Miss Day's report that science teaching had not improved and therefore Miss Eves should be dismissed.
Miss Day's recommendation that the annual exams begin earlier.
Request from Miss Nixon to continue holding dancing classes.
Miss Day's suggestion that the London Institute sewing exams be introduced.
The purchase of books and equipment.
Pendleton business
Change in the terms of service of Miss Cranswick.
The purchase of books.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
1 October 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Miss Gaskell; Rev Gull; Mrs Glazebrook; Mr Ledward; Mr Tatham; Prof Wilkins; Mrs Birley; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
The appointment of Josephine Bailey as a governor.
The election of the following as officers:
Canon Tonge: Chairman
Mr Donner: Vice - Chairman
Mr Tatham: Treasurer
The appointment of the following as Visitors: Mrs Darbishire, Mrs Glazebrook, Mrs Birley
The appointment of the following as members of the School Committee:
Prof Adamson, Mrs Behrens, Mrs Darbishire, Prof Dixon, Mr Donner, Miss Gaskell, Mr Glazebrook, Canon Hicks, Prof Milnes Marshall , Mr Tatham, Canon Tonge, Dr Wilkins.
The appointment of the following as members of the House Committee for Manchester High School and Pendleton School: Mrs Birley, Mrs Darbishire, Mr Donner, Miss Gaskell, Mrs Glazebrook, Rev Gull, Mr Tatham, Canon Tonge.
The appointment of Messrs Halliday, Pearson and Co as auditors.
The attendance of governors at meetings. [A printed register of attendance appears after the minutes of the meeting].
Postponement of the discussion about science teaching in the school and Canon Tonge to confer with Miss Eves.
Arrangements for the annual exams.
Sewing to be examined by the London Institute for the Advancement of Plain Needlework.
The appointment of Miss Cranswick.
The purchase of books and equipment.
Accounts including those of Pendleton High School. [A printed copy of the Treasurer's report appears after the minutes of the meeting].
Grants to the libraries.
Rules for the award of the Lady Whitworth Exhibition and the Mary Bradford Exhibition and of scholarships.
Referral of the examiners' reports including Mr Willis' report on art to School Committee.
The Annual Report.
The report of the sub - committee for the establishment of a school at Whalley Range. [A transcript of the report appears after the minutes of the meeting].
The report on the need for extra accommodation at Pendleton School. [A transcript of the report appears after the minutes of the meeting].
The addition of Prof Dixon to the Pendleton Sub - Committee.
Dover Street business
Submission by Miss Day of her report and of timetables.
Remission of the fees of the following: Elizabeth Muzzell, Constance Harden, Joseph Birley.
Leave of absence for Richard Newton and Eric Sutcliffe.
Permission for Mary Wilson and Jessie Headridge to remain in the school.
Pendleton business
Submission by Miss Butcher of her report and of timetables.
Remission of the fees of the following: Dorothy Heelis, Joan Heelis, John Heelis, Carrie Heap, Amy Heap.
Estimates for improvements.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
29 October 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Miss Gaskell; Canon Hicks; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
Reports on the July exams.
Dover Street business
Mr Willis? report on drawing and modelling.
Grants to the Art for Schools Association and for the junior library.
The purchase of equipment.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
5 November 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Dr Adamson; Mrs Behrens; Mrs Birley; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Mr Donner; Miss Gaskell; Mrs Glazebrook; Mr Ledward; Prof Marshall; Mr Tatham; Dr Ward; Dr Wilkins; Canon Woodhouse; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
Mr Willis' report on drawing and modelling.
The appointment of the following as Drawing Class Visitors: Canon Tonge, Mrs Behrens, Mr Tatham, Prof Milnes Marshall.
Grants to the Art for Schools Association and for the junior library.
The purchase of equipment.
The dismissal of Miss Eves after discussion with her on science teaching in the school.
Revision of the rules for the award of exhibitions and scholarships.
Accounts including those of Pendleton High School.
Payment of fees to the Cambridge Syndicate, Miss Wood and James Taylor.
The resignation of Mr Glazebrook as a governor.
Dover Street business
Increases in the salaries of the following: Miss Lawton, Miss Walsh, Miss L H Tubbs, Miss Adamson, Miss Dolby, Miss Dendy, Miss McCroben, Miss Simons, Miss Perkins, Miss Rome, Miss Northrop, Miss Heap.
Permission for Miss Day to become a member of the Committee of the Cambridge Training College for Women Teachers.
Permission for the Old Girls' Association to hold a meeting in the school.
The appointment of Miss Dolby as deputy headmistress.
Permission for Elizabeth T Taggart and Amy Clara Collier to be admitted to the school.
Leave of absence for the following: Isabella Whyte, Annie Owen, [first name omitted] Bridge, [first name omitted] Garazi.
The withdrawal of Sara Elder without due notice.
The purchase of a magic lantern.
Pendleton business
Increases in the salaries of the following: Miss Mortimer, Miss Rawlinson, Miss Nall, Miss Wroe.
The following to consider the award of scholarships at Pendleton School: Canon Tonge, Mr Tatham, Prof Wilkins.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
19 November 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Dr Adamson; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Prof Marshall; Mr Tatham; Dr Wilkins; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
Dover Street business
The purchase of a magic lantern.
The existing science teachers to take over the classes of Miss Eves after her resignation.
A sub - committee of the following to discuss with Owens College science teaching in the school: Canon Tonge, Dr Adamson, Prof Dixon, Mr Tatham, Mr Donner, Dr Wilkins
Pendleton business
Revised rules for the award of scholarships at Pendleton School.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
26 November 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Darbishire; Mr Donner; Mrs Glazebrook; Mr Tatham; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
Repairs and refurbishment at Manchester High School and Pendleton School.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS
3 December 1890
From the volume: Minutes of Governors' Meetings, December 1889 - December 1891
Present
Canon Tonge; Mrs Anson; Mr Broadfield; Mrs Birley; Mrs Darbishire; Prof Dixon; Miss Gaskell; Canon Hicks; Mr Ledward; Mr Tatham; Dr Wilkins; Canon Woodhouse; Miss Day; Miss Butcher
Matters discussed
Miss Eve's resignation.
The existing science teachers to take over the classes of Miss Eves after her resignation.
A sub - committee of the following to discuss with Owens College science teaching in the school: Canon Tonge, Dr Adamson, Prof Dixon, Mr Tatham, Mr Donner, Dr Wilkins.
Repairs and refurbishment.
Arrangements for the exam by the Cambridge Syndicate.
The resignations of Mr Glazebrook and Mrs Stowells as governors.
Mr Willis? report on drawing and Canon Tonge?s satisfaction with the drawing classes.
Accounts including those of Pendleton High School.
Salaries and fees.
Dover Street business
Christmas parties.
Permission for the Manchester Association of School Mistresses to hold their annual meeting in the school.
Approval of Miss Day's suggestions that the governors award the exhibitions and prizes and that parents be invited to open days at the school .
The purchase of library books.
Pendleton business
Christmas parties.
Estimates for improvements.