| Description | 7/10/1895-6/12/1895
- J.D. ?, Ferryhill Public School, 18 October 1895: advises that Mr McLeod, Elocution Master, has been absent for two weeks without any notice and asks if the Board has been notified direct by the Master; notes written overleaf by the School Board
- James Allan, Rosemount Public School, 27 November 1895: regarding the amount of muslin material required; purchased from Watt & Grant’s
- James Adam, Balquhain, 25 November 1895: following an advertisement in the People’s Journal for Pupil Teacher candidates, he requests a Syllabus of the subjects and an application form; aged 14 years
- A C Adam, 38 Gilcomston Park, November 1895: following the granting of ‘parchments’, raises the issue of an increase of salary
- J D Anderson, Ferryhill Public School, 29 October 1895: he details the results for the Leaving Certificate pupils
- John C Anderson, Ferryhill Evening School, 22 October 1895: requests the appointment of an additional teacher for the Arithmetic class due to the ‘varied attainments of the pupils’ which makes the class ‘difficult to work satisfactorily’
- J.D.A., Ferryhill Public School, 30 October 1895: mentions that he is keen for electric bells as time-keeping with the ‘infants’ folks’ is problematic
- Note, author unknown, date unknown: states that the Headmaster of Ferryhill School has requested the fitting of 2 electric bells for use in class dismissal [See above entry]
- Wm Brownie, 8 Albert Terrace, 26 November 1895: encloses a list of Free Scholars attending the ‘Prepn Class’ and the fees due for two quarters
- Wm Brownie, 8 Albert Terrace, Aberdeen, 2 November 1895: he raises two issues: 1. He wants to know if his Junior Maths class is to continue as he has only 1 pupil; 2. Requests a cyclostyle to assist with giving home papers to the pupils
- Barbara Baxter, 33 Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen, 23 October 1895: wishes to be transferred to the Infant Dept of Broomhill or Ferryhill schools and details her teaching experience and qualifications
- Jas C Barnett: Report on ‘Central Classes for Pupil Teachers’ and ‘Reasons for the Apprenticeship of Pupil Teachers beginning in August instead of December’
- Skene Square Evening School, Session 1895 -96: students of Shorthand class have signed (names and addresses) a petition asking for a practical Typewriting class
- Jas Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 5 December 1895: refers to a statement in a Report regarding the Infants Department and asks if he can state that the issues will be remedied if the matter is raised at the forthcoming Inspection
- Margaret L. Clark, 473 Great Northern Road, Woodside, 3 December 1895: asks for an immediate transfer from St Clement St School and outlines her reasons for this [See p. 451 Minute of Board Meeting, 19th December 1895, item (h)]
- C S Copland, Westfield Public School, 3 December 1895: reminds the Board that Miss Anne Henderson’s apprenticeship as a Pupil Teacher is due to expire and that a Monitress will be required to undergo training and be apprenticed in 1896.
- John Clarke, County of Aberdeen, County Committee on Secondary Education, 6 December 1895: advises that some of their claims for Building Grants have matured earlier than expected and the sum of £500 will be required from the School Board to meet these
- Duncan Clarke, 36 Mount Street, Aberdeen, 11 November 1895: describes the circumstances surrounding the damage to a Blackboard during a challenge between rival systems of Shorthand
- Jas Mitchell, Central Public School, 6 November 1895: complains that a recently repaired blackboard was found badly twisted and cracked after a shorthand class had used it as a firescreen; note added overleaf by School Board [See previous entry Duncan Clarke, 36 Mount St, 11 November 1895]
- C S Copland, Westfield Public School, 12 November 1895: regarding staffing arrangements concerning Miss Annie Henderson and Miss Mitchell and time off for studies [See entry above 3 December 1895]
- John Clarke, Technical Instruction Committee, 26 November 1895: at the request of one of the Instructresses he advises the Board of a young lady, a first class diplomee of Liverford Training College for Cookery and Dressmaking, who is looking for work in Aberdeenshire
- John Cruickshank, Marywell Street School, 20 November 1895: regarding staffing arrangements for Standard V class and asks if Mis McCombie can continue meantime
- John F Cruickshank, Marywell Street Public School, 12 November 1895: asks if outstanding requisition orders can be chased up as the items (includes Dumb-bells) are required for Inspection purposes
- Duncan Clarke, Skene Square Public School, 9 October 1895: requests that Miss McRae be appointed as a Cookery Assistant, a former pupil in Mrs Brown’s Cookery class in Woodside
- ? Christie, 310 Holburn St, 7 October 1895: asks for the Board’s decision regarding an increase of £5 in Salary in respect of their University degree following the Inspection report
- Jas Campbell, 31 King Street, Aberdeen, 7 October 1895: regarding a decision about Halls for Frederick Street Public School as there are two classes totalling 110 pupils working in a room designed to accommodate 65 pupils
- Jas Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 17 October 1895: advises that the Hall of the Justice Street Mission is suitable for their purposes [See above entry, 7 October 1895; See pp. 438 -439 Minutes of Board Meeting, 21st November 1895, item (5)]
- Duncan Clarke, Skene Square School, 28 October 1895: requests additional staff for Arithmetic and Intermediate Shorthand classes due to the varying abilities of the pupils
- Duncan Clarke, Skene Square School, 4 November 1895: due to the Municipal Election and consequent closure of the Evening School, Mr Douglas Stewart’s Lecture on ‘Com’ has been postponed
- Allan Cameron, Skene Street Public School, 8 October 1895: asks that handbills be distributed within the district advertising Skene Street as only 3 new pupils were enrolled
- Duncan Clarke, Skene Square Public School, 10 October 1895: regarding additional staff for teaching Arithmetic and Book-keeping due to the varying ‘attainments’ of the pupils
- Duncan Clarke, Skene Square Public School, 22 October 1895: due to the high number of pupils taking Junior Dressmaking, an additional member of staff is required
- Jas Campbell, Frederick Street Public School, 28 October 1895: teething problems with the classes in the Hall [See above entry 17 October 1895 and pp. 438-439 Minutes of Board Meeting, 21st November 1895, item (5)]
- G C Dawson, 64 Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen, 28 November 1895: justifies why a semi-grand piano would be useful for teaching, school exhibitions and concerts
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 6 November 1895: asks if the new arrangements for examining Pupil Teachers will be in force by March [See Report on Pupil Teachers above by Jas C Barnett]
- Wm B Duguid, Woodside School, 3 December 1895: regarding a grant for Margaret Reid and confusion over result of the Physiography exam
- GF Duthie, Woodside Public School, 15 October 1895: following a change whereby Pupil Teachers are to have lessons during part of the school hours, teaching cover is required for Infants
- GF Duthie, Woodside Public School, 28 October 1895: as Miss Henderson has no experience in the Infant Dept and cannot sing, cover is still required [See previous entry 15 October 1895]
- Eliza Dawson, 22 Thistle Street, Aberdeen, 4 October 1895: letter outlining her experience for teaching Dressmaking
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 30 November 1895: regarding the use of the title ‘Infants Mistress (Head)’
- Charlotte R Fergusson, 90 Constitution Street, Aberdeen, 6 November 1895: asks if her temporary appointment at Holburn Street School can be made permanent and explains her reasons
- Alexander Forbes, Skene Street Public School, 6 November 1895: requests another Pupil Teacher or Monitor, specifically Miss Ross, 264 Great Western Road, for Standards I.
- W T Forrest, 39 North Albert Street, Aberdeen, 2 October 1895: accepts the Board’s offer of the use of a classroom in Marywell Street School for the Aberdeen Select Choir
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 27 November 1895: regarding the clothing Association; money for Woodside has already been allocated to it and the goods purchased, articles to be made by the teachers
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 17 October 1895: expressing regret at the decision by the School Administration Committee about the children from Newhills and Old Machar attending the school and the impact on their education
- G F Duthie, Woodside Public School, 4 November 1895: requesting an arrangement for the use of latrines for the girls located in the Free Church Hall; note enclosed with rough estimate of costs involved
- John Gordon, Central School, 26 October 1895: Mr Alexander Low, Sanitary Inspector, Town House to assist in the Building Construction class on same terms as last session
- A Green, 14 November 1895: regarding the appointment of a teacher for the VIth Standard at Skene Square School and having to accept a female teacher, Miss McDermont
- Mary Henderson, 11 Great Northern Road, Aberdeen, 30 October 1895: asked to be released from her present situation due to lack of qualifications and has secured another position in England; testimonials enclosed
- William Hendry, Causewayend Public School, 9 October 1895: regarding “Suitable Physical Exercises” and whether a grant is paid for this subject
- William Hendry, Rosemount Evening School, 11 October 1895: regarding the appointment of Mr Thomas Smith and the teaching of Standard VII class; Miss Bisset suggested as accompanist for Musical Drill and she may be involved in arranging concerts throughout the session
- William Hendry, Rosemount Evening School, 1 November 1895: regarding a pupil, Mary Ann Duguid, and financial assistance to assist her in acquiring the necessary books and sewing material
- Thomas C Hynd, King Street Public School, 3 October 1895: regarding Miss Addie, who wishes to stay in Aberdeen following her father’s removal to London, and a request for Inspector Ricks to assist
- D Bennett Lothian, King Street Evening School: regarding the return of Mis Elizabeth Dawson, teacher of Dressmaking, to her class after an absence of 4 weeks [Note: 2 unrelated letters attached by glue to this letter]
- D Bennett Lothian, King Street Evening School, 25 November 1895: regarding a complaint about behaviour in the Dressmaking class during the absence of the teacher, Miss Dawson [See previous entry]
- D Bennett Lothian, King Street Evening School, 18 October 1895: states that as no Singing Master has appeared at the school, an alternative subject will be taken; also raises the remuneration of Miss Mary A Johnston who takes needlework
- William D McLean, Hanover Street Public School, 18 November 1895: informs the Board of the sudden death of an assistant, Mr Pickford and attests to his excellent character
- David B Lothian, King Street Evening School, 18 November 1895: the sudden death of Mr George Pickford, teacher, has caused a vacancy and his successor must be a strong disciplinarian; Mr John Nicol Junior, 60 Loanhead Terrace, a former Pupil Teacher at Skene Street Public School, has expressed interest in filling the vacancy [See above entry William D McLean, Hanover Street Public School, 18 November 1895]
- D Bennett Lothian, King Street Evening School, 8 October 1895: regarding the requisition for Reading Books and the fact that the girls do not wish to be forced to read a Science textbook when they do not take Science
- H F Menzies, Blairmount House, Mount St, Aberdeen, 14 October 1895: regarding the teaching of Chemistry as an evening class at the Grammar School, the varying abilities of the pupils and remuneration for the teacher
- Marion E Marr, 30 Brighton Place, Aberdeen: requests a position at any school under the Board’s charge as she wishes to take the Acting Teacher’s Certificate and details her qualifications and experience
- John McLachlan, Ashley Road Public School, 7 October 1895: recommends William H Rae, 277 Union Grove as a suitable candidate for a Free Scholarship at the Grammar School
- John McKenzie, Holburn Street Public School, 7 October 1895: recommends Ernest W Watt, 43 Dee Street, and George Rennie, 167 Mile End Avenue, as suitable candidates for Free Scholarships at the Grammar School
- William D Mclean, Hanover Street School, 21 October 1895: recommends John Coutts, 29 Urquhart Road, as a suitable candidate for a Free Scholarship at the Grammar School [Note: ‘Cancelled’ written across the letter]
- John A McHardy, Old Aberdeen Public School, 21 October 1895: recommends John Smith and Alexander Murray, both passed Vth Standard, as suitable to take advantage of a secondary education [Note: ‘one cancelled’ written across the letter]
- John A McHardy, Old Aberdeen Public School, 5 November 1895: refers to a petition regarding the Infant Department and Standard I and a complaint about the start time of the classes
- John A McHardy, Old Aberdeen Public School, 5 November 1895: to occupy the boys while the girls are in their sewing class, he recommends teaching them Elementary Science; synopsis of Elementary Science classes enclosed
- John McKenzie, Holburn Street Public School, 4 November 1895: he requests approval of a scheme to re-arrange the staffing and the use of the classrooms as presently class and room sizes are mismatched – hand-drawn plan of classrooms enclosed ; reminds the Board of vacancies still to be filled following the resignations of Misses Fletcher Wilson & Duthie
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 30 October 1895: regarding the splitting of the senior French Class and also the issue of Miss Black as assistant to Miss Lacaille, Franch teacher
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 15 November 1895: asks approval to levy a charge of 6 pence p.a. on each pupil to cover the cost of concerts and exhibitions
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 12 November 1895: asks for a second piano to accommodate the increase of music pupils taught outwith the regular staff
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 8 November 1895: to permit the expansion of the Infant Department, he advises the re-arrangements he is making to where classes are taught
- Finlay R McDonald, The Manse, Coupar Angus, 8 November 1895: asking if “Temperance” is taught in the Aberdeen schools and to what extent and what text books are used
- John McKenzie, Holburn Street Public School, 7 October 1895: regarding staffing vacancies and suggests the transference of Miss Bisset and Miss McKenzie to fill vacancies as they were two of his old assistants in Skene Street school
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 13 November 1895: asks for the large copper stock pot to be re-lined with tin by Laing & Co. as a matter of urgency
- John McBain, High School for Girls, 9 October 1895: advises that Edith, Alcock, who assumed the duties of cleaner and attendant on trial, is now ill due to bodily exhaustion; medical certificate enclosed; asks if the duties of cleaner and attendant can be split
- John A McHardy, Old Aberdeen Public School, 2 October 1895: regarding the names of 6 children being removed from the Roll and the number of scholars attending from the parish of Old Machar; postscript added about 2 infants attending Bridge of Don school from ‘this side of the Don’
- Janet S McGregor: wishes to apply for the position of Cookery teacher and notes her experience
- J C MacLeod, Central Public School, 9 October 1895: advises that Mr Cruden and Mr Peters are willing to teach Mathematics on Friday evenings and suggests appropriate remuneration
- John Peters, Porthill Public School, 27 November 1895: he comments on teachers who have applied for transfers, namely Miss Milne, Miss Bowie, and Miss Duncan and suggests that candidates for the subsequent vacancies at Porthill should be ‘strong, healthy and robust’
- John Peter, Porthill Public School, 25th November 1895: advises that Miss Julia Ferguson, 4th year Pupil Teacher has left immediately after the Inspection to study for the scholarship examinations in December, although, still receives some instruction with the other pupil teachers; Miss Crabbe, Sewing Mistress, who is due to transfer to Broomhill is off ill [See p.428 Board Meeting, 21st November 1895, item (d)]
- John Peter, Porthill Public School, 22 October 1895: recommends Jospeh Brown, 13 Kintore Place, pupil in Fifth Standard as a candidate for Grammar School Free Scholarships
- James A Phillips, Northfield Public School, 21 October 1895: recommends John Milne, 80 Leadside Road, be placed on the list of competitors for the Grammar School Scholarships
- J Bentley Philip, Grammar School, 29 October 1895: requests the loan of 6 microscopes for a few months for evening Botany class; the advanced portion of the class is largely composed of Assistant Teachers in the service of the Board
- J Bentley Philip, Grammar School, 4 November 1895: advises the Board that Messrs A & J Smith, St Nicholas Street, are prepared to hire out microscopes; desires 8 Groucho’s microscopes which are sold at £6 each [See above entry 29 October 1895]
- J B Philip, [Grammar School], 28 November 1895: advises that Messrs A & J Smith have agreed to supply 6 microscopes for 4 months at £3 each and will deliver quickly if the Board authorises the requisition [See above entries 29 October 1895 and 4 November 1895]
- John Peters, 26 Watson Street, Aberdeen, 18 November 1895: asks the Board’s permission for the Assistant Teachers and their friends to hold a Social Reunion in the Hall of the Grammar School; encloses a letter from H. Morland Simpson, Rector, Grammar School, agreeing to the proposal and a second letter explaining the discrepancy in dates
- John Peter, Porthill Public School, 12th November 1895: asks for a sink and a water-tap to be installed for use by the Cookery classes as at present the water has to be carried up a flight of stairs and the dirty water carried back down
- Sam Pope[?], Grammar School, 14th October 1895: requests permission to change his Day Class (III Middle) into an Art Class as happened in the previous session and if the Board will advise the Science & Art Department [Kensington] accordingly
- Jas Rose, Causewayend Public School, 15th November 1895: regarding the reason for Miss Paton’s request for a transfer to Broomhill and the impact on Causewayend School
- Wm Robertson, Rubislaw Public School, 14th October 1895: recommends the following as candidates for Grammar School Scholarships: George Wallace, 98 Bonnymuir Place; James Adams, 14 Granton Place; Wm Catto, 46 Midstocket Road.
- Helen M Robertson, 23 Charlotte St, Aberdeen, 4 November 1895: thank you letter to the Board for her ‘very handsome retiring allowance’ and for offering to appeal to the Department on her behalf for an annuity from the public funds.
- Marjory H. Ramage, 19 Victoria Street, Aberdeen, 14 November 1895: asks to be relieved from her situation in Ashley Road for 6 months so she can accompany her mother abroad and study the French language
- L Rainnie, 42 Hartington Road, Aberdeen, 25 October 1895: asks to be considered for the role of Sewing Mistress at Porthill following the transfer of Miss Crabbe [See entry above - John Peter, Porthill Public School, 25th November 1895 and p.428, Board Meeting, 21stNovember 1895, item (d)]
- Jas Rose, Causewayend Public School, 8 October 1895: following the rearrangement of classes, it would be possible to accommodate more pupils in the Infant Department, Stand. I and Stand. II ‘as presently occupy Primrose School’
- H Morland Simpson, Grammar School, 21 November 1895: regarding decoration of the Hall, in particular, panels with names of Benefactors, Bursars, Rectors and provosts
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, November 1895: recommends Latin inscriptions for inclusion in the frieze; also mentions a Swimming Bath and how many pupils are able to swim
- P Smart, Torry Public School, 21 October 1895: recommends Alexander McKenzie, 49 Menzie Road Torry as a candidate for a Grammr School Free Scholarship; ‘Cancelled’ written across letter
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 27 November 1895: regarding the candidates and selection process for free scholarships to the Grammar School, he addresses the issue of favouritism, suggests why some schools may not put forward any of their pupils and recommends a change in limit from educational standard to age
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 27 November 1895: gives a detailed analysis of the Free Scholar Roll
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 10 June 1895: Rector’s Report for Session 1894 – 5 (10 pages)
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 16 June 1895: Report on the Free Scholars 1894 -5 (4 pages)
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 18 November 1895: letter about the Free Scholarship examinations which were held on 8th November 1895 and a list of the first 12; encloses a table of Free Scholarship Examination results, November 9, 1895 with notes including his opinion on History not being taught in Elementary Schools
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 20 November 1895: advises that he has met the parents of the pupils on his ‘first twelve’ list and W Catto is the only doubtful case [See above entry 18 November 1895]
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 20 November 1895: advises that he has met with Mr Catto and he is willing to give his son ‘all the chances in education’ [See above entries on Free Scholarships 18 November 1895 and 20 November 1895]
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 30 September 1895: regarding the Free Scholarship examinations to be held in the autumn; argues why an age limit is preferable [See above entry 27 November 1895]
- J S Skea, St Paul Street School, 25th November 1895: complaining about the behaviour of the Sunday School pupils who meet in the school every week
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 25 November 1895: advises that the Ladies German Club wishes to use the Hall for their German play; refers to the Report on Secondary Education and comments on the Kensington Department
- J S Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 4th December 1895: regarding a complaint previously submitted following a report by the caretaker
- J S Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 4th December 1895: regarding a letter received from Mr Laird [?] and the reply Skea made outlining her position
- P Smart, Torry Public School, 4th December 1895: asks if there has been any changes to the way the Department calculates averages of absentees as their returns have been changed
- J S Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 12th November 1895: advises that Miss Mary A. Cumming, teacher, is absent and has now developed pleurisy; Miss McGregor has turned up for duty; generally teachers are unable to sustain extra work due to health concerns
- J S Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 6th November 1895: advising the Board that she intends to change the hours of attendance from mid-November through to the end of January so the small children do not have to cross George St in the dark
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 2 Nov 1895: regarding decorating the Hall with the names of distinguished alumni and his hope that it will prove to be the finest monument the Town possesses[ See p.433 Board Meeting 21st November 1895, item (9)]
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 1 November 1895: advises that the Anderson Scholarship was gained by Wm McRobbie, son of Rev. Wm McRobbie of Premnay, Insch [See p. 433 Board Meeting, 21st November 1895, item (6)]
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 15 October 1895: regarding the difficulties experienced by the cleaners in getting sufficient hot water to clean the buildings properly and suggesting a possible solution
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 12 October 1895: analyses the work of the pupils in the Classical classes since 1892 [See p. 433 Board Meeting, 21st November 1895, item (7)]
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 210 October 1895: regarding pupils Lewis Thomas and Francis Thomas, whose parents withdrew them from school without notice and have moved to Wales without leaving a forwarding address; letter attached
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 23 September 1895: regarding the provision of a Swimming Bath for the school and his objection to a scheme whereby the pool could be used by both pupils of the Grammar School and Westfield; suggests information should be sought from Fettes College about their swimming pool
- H F Morland Simpson, 80 Hamilton Place, 20 October 1895: advising that Board that he is ill and the Doctor has signed him off for 3-4 days
- J S Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 22nd October 1895: regarding a complaint, which has been referred to the Superintendent of Police, about trouble caused by ‘boys from the street’ (some who attend the Middle School) and who target both the children and teachers at St Paul’s; note overleaf added in red ink by Aberdeen School Board as to action taken
- J S Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 25th October 1895: asking for assistance from the Board for a former Pupil Teacher, Isabella Johnstone; also refers to a new arrangement when the Infants are dismissed due to other boys making trouble at the gate [See previous entry 22nd October 1895]
- J S Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 30th October 18795: complaining about the quality of new books for Drawing as they have had to be re-sewn
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 1 November 1895: advising that Sam Smyth should only pay half fees
- H F Morland Simpson, Aberdeen Grammar School, 4 November 1895: regarding the arrangements for the Free Scholarship examinations and the subjects on which they will be tested
- H F Morland Simpson, 80 Hamilton Place, 17 October 1895: regarding the scheme for the Grammar School Town Council Scholarships and his suggestions on how it should be managed [See p. 434 Board Meeting 21st November 1895, item (11)]
- J S Skea, St Paul Street Public School, 28th November 1895: advises that Charles Lobban, 2 Upperkirkgate, wishes to compete for a Grammar School Free Bursary
- Miss Salmond, 194 Union Terrace, 4 November 1895: wishes to apply for the vacancy of sewing teacher in the High School and states her teaching experience
- Mary A. M. Thom, 53 Commerce Street, Aberdeen, 2nd December 1895: asks for a transfer from St Clement Street School to any school at the other end of town and states her teaching experience and qualifications
- R Watson, Broomhill School, 3rd December 1895: following the completion of the Inspection, the fifth Standard are to be re-arranged into two sections with Miss Cooper being taken from the fourth Standard, which will cause a vacancy in the fourth; a male certified assistant is requested to fill the vacancy in order to maintain discipline [See p. 451 Board Meeting 19th December 1895, item (g)]
- A G Wallace, Central Public School, 24th October 1895: advises the average age of pupils entering the school and how many pupils may be eligible to compete for bursaries
- A G Wallace, Central Public School, 7th October 1895: asks for permission to introduce Cookery as an extra subject at the school
- R Watson, Broomhill School, 7th October 1895: advising the intention to start music lessons on 19th inst. and asks the Board to secure a teacher and piano
- R Watson, Broomhill School, 14th November 1895: advises that seven pupils have expressed a desire to take music lessons and asks the Board to consider this matter [See previous entry 7th October 1895]
- Jessie Wilson, Torry Public School, 21st October 1895: advises that she refuses to appear before Rev. Mr Brown on a charge of having given a child in Standard II 2 or 3 strokes of the strap unless a formal notice comes direct from the Clerk of the Board
- Jessie Wilson, 90 Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen, 29th October 1895: asks for a transfer from Torry school due to the distance from her home [See previous entry 21st October 1895; p.429 Board Meeting, 21st November 1895 item (f)]
- Helen I Watt, Woodside School, 29th October 1895: asks for a certified copy of the Inspector’s annual report under Act 54(b) Scotch Code
- Helen I Watt, 4 Powis Terrace, Aberdeen, 2nd November 1895: explains that she wishes to see the Inspector’s annual report as she believes her position at the school may have been misrepresented [See previous entry 2nd November 1895]
- Barbara D Taylor, 3 Cattofield Place, Aberdeen, 16th October 1895: following an appointment with Mr Hynd, Headmaster, King Street Public School, she advises that she is to succeed Miss Donald subject to the Board’s approval [Seep. 428 Board Meeting, 21st November 1895, item c, p. 452 Board Meeting 19th December 1895, item (8)]
- Mary M. Young, 38 Belvidere Crescent, Aberdeen, 14th October 1895: advises that she has written a testimonial for Miss Morgan as requested [enclosure missing]
- Wm Stewart, Woodside School, 16 November 1895: advises that they have been charge 3 pence for carriage on a delivery that went to the Post Office rather than the school and if this is correct procedure to pay for parcels at the end of their journey
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