There are from thirty-five to forty pupils, and several of them are making fair progress. One pupil passed a first and one a second grade exercise in drawing, at the recent examination held by the Government Inspectors at the School of Art, in February last. DAVID RAIMBACH, 4th April, 1860. Head Master, School of Art. LADIES' REPORT. Having examined the Needlework of this institution, we think it worthy of great commendation. That of Rhoda Young is very superior; Mary Elizabeth Yates, Mary Jane Gittins, Emily Powers, Mary Elizabeth Bate, and Elizabeth Hinton, are deserving of the kind notice of the Committee. R. W. Winfield, Esq. Mr. John Welch. The Rev. J. M. Aston. Mr. T. F. Griffiths. Mr. W. Hawkesford, jun. Mr. H. N. Grimley. GIRLS. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Mr. Josiah Allen. Mr. Joseph Best. Mr. George Whateley. Messrs. C. & F. H. Palmer. Mr. James Kindon. Mr. Allen Preston. Mr. J. H. Cox. Mr. J. Oliver Mason. Messrs. Jones & Willis. Mr. Charles Cooper. Mr. Peter Blacklock, Mr. Samuel Turner. Mr. Peter Hollins. Mr. Alfred S. Wilkes. Mr. James Meredith. Mr. Robert Worrall. Mr. Stephen Barber. Mr. Charles Cooper. Mr. John Manley, jun. The Rev. Philip Browne. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SUBSCRIBERS, APRIL 13, 1860. THE HON. AND REV. G. M. YORKE IN THE CHAIR. Moved by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Briggs, and resolved unanimouslyThat the report of the committee, now read, be received and adopted. N Resolved unanimously-That the special thanks of the supporters of this institution are due, and hereby presented to H. M. Griffiths, Esq., their late chairman of the committee, for his laborious self-denying service on behalf of the Blue Coat School, for a period of more than twenty-five years. Moved by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Griffiths, and resolved unanimously-That the accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1860, made up by the Secretary, examined by Mr. R. A. Kemp, Accountant, and audited by Messrs. Henry Rotton and C. W. Elkington, be passed, and published in three Weekly Papers, and that the thanks of this meeting be given to the auditors for their scrvices. Moved by Mr. C. W. Elkington, seconded by the Rev. G. Pettitt, and resolved unanimously-That the cordial thanks of this meeting be given to the chairman and other members of the committee for their efficient management, and the attention bestowed by them upon the interests of the institution. Moved by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. James Barwell, and resolved unanimously-That the best thanks of this meeting are due, and are hereby presented to Dr. Bell Fletcher and Mr. William Tarleton, for their kindness and unremitting care and attention to the health and comfort of the children. Moved by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. J. T. Horton, and resolved unanimously-That the thanks of this meeting be given to the gentlemen who kindly undertook the collection of the subscriptions, and for the zeal manifested in the performance of those duties. Moved by the Chairman, seconded by the Rev. J. Ray, and resolved unanimously-That the thanks of this meeting be presented to the Rev. H. M. Capel, Her Majesty's Assistant Inspector of Schools, for the kind and efficient manner in which he conducted the examination of the children, as well as for the valuable suggestions contained in his Report. Moved by the Chairman, seconded by Wm. Gough, Esq., and resolved unanimously-That the thanks of this meeting be presented to the ladies who kindly undertook to examine the girls' needlework. Moved by the Chairman, seconded by Wm. Gough, Esq., and resolved unanimously-That Thomas Lloyd, Esq., Mayor of Birmingham, be respectfully requested to accept the office of President for the ensuing year. The votes having been taken to fill up the vacancies in the committee for the ensuing year, the following gentlemen were appointed to scrutinize the votes, and report thereon:-Messrs. J. Belliss and W. Robinson. G. M. YORKE, Chairman. The chairman having left the chair, and the same being taken by H. M. Griffiths, Esq., Moved by the Chairman, seconded by Mr. S. Briggs, and resolved unanimously-That the best thanks of this meeting be presented to the Hon. and Rev. G. M. Yorke for his courtsey and able conduct in the chair to-day. H. M. GRIFFITHS. OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1860-61. Patron. The Rt. Rev. the Lord Bishop of the Diocese. President.-Thomas Lloyd, Esq., Mayor of Birmingham. Treasurers.-Messrs. Attwoods, Spooner, Marshall, and Co. Chairman of the Committee.-The Hon. and Rev. G. M. Yorke. Deputy Chairman.-Mr. John Cartland. THE COMMITTEE OF THE BLUE COAT SCHOOL IN ACCOUNT WITH THE SUBSCRIBERS. From the First of January, 1859, to the First of January, 1860. Balance in the hands of Attwoods and Co., January 1st, 1859 23 0 6 16 2 2 Royal Commission of Patriotic Fund for Maintenance and education of Children Trustees of Fentham's Charity, for Maintenance and Education of Legacy, viz: Mr. Thomas Simpson Interest on Exchequer Bills Profits on the sale of sand 114 7 6 7 9 1 20 0 20 0 100 12 9 1 4 2 4 10 2 6 52 11 0 . 176 13 0 90 0 0 22 5 7 22 0 0 3336 8 7 £3375 11 3 |