FOOTNOTES
[1] MS. Autobiography.—D. Beale.
[2] MS. autobiography.
[3] ‘Have you seen Miss Cornwallis’ Letters? A very remarkable woman, though a little uncomfortable to herself and others, and a little too audacious now and then. She wrote these Small Books on Great Subjects which were much thought of at the time, and always considered a man’s work.’—Letters of Dr. John Brown, CLXXXIV., ‘To Lady Airlie.’ (Adam Black, 1906.)
[4] See [chap. xv.], Letter to the Bishop of Manchester.
[5] William Cornwallis Harris, Major H.E.I.C., was also a cousin of Mr. Beale’s. Major Harris saw service in India, shot big game in the heart of Africa, was sent in charge of a mission to Shoa in Abyssinia, returning after arranging a commercial treaty. For this he was knighted. He died in India in 1848, aged 41.
[6] MS. autobiography written about 1895.
[7] Author of Malvern Chase and other works.
[8] MS. autobiography.
[9] MS. autobiography.
[10] Ibid.
[11] MS. autobiography.
[12] On the Education of Girls.—Fraser’s Magazine, October 1866.
[13] MS. autobiography.
[14] MS. autobiography.
[15] MS. autobiography.
[16] Ibid.
[17] MS. autobiography.
[18] Ibid.
[19] See [Appendix A].
[20] Nineteenth Century, April 1888.
[21] Mr. Carus Wilson was ordained the following year by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
[22] Bishop Jackson.
[23] Kaiserwerth Deaconesses. By a Lady.
[24] Ibid.
[25] Ibid.
[26] See [Appendix B].
[27] See [Appendix C].
[29] Nineteenth Century, 1888.
[30] Mr. Bellairs was subsequently Vicar of Nuneaton, and Hon. Canon of Worcester.
[31] Afterwards first Bishop of Tasmania.
[32] ‘Cheltenham is Attica in architecture and Bœotia in understanding.’—Gentleman’s Magazine, 1828.
[33] ‘Cheltenham: a polka, parson-worshipping place of which Francis Close is Pope, besides pumps and pump-rooms, chalybeates, quadrilles, and one of the prettiest counties of Britain.’—A. Tennyson, Letter, 1845.
[34] These were among the first in the country.
[35] See [Appendix D].
[36] History of Ladies’ College, p. 12.
[37] These marks of omission occur in the copy of Miss Beale’s letter left among her papers.
[38] History of the Ladies’ College, p. 22.
[39] Afterwards Sir Thomas Barlow and Sir William Gull.
[40] ‘Of Queens’ Gardens,’ Sesame and Lilies, J. Ruskin.
[42] On the Education of Women. A Paper read by Mr. William Grey at the meeting of the Society of Arts, May 31, 1871.
[43] Mrs. Grey.
[44] Heroic couplets.
[45] Lincoln’s Inn.
[46] Francis Mary Buss and Her Work for Education, A. E. Ridley, p. 242.
[47] History of the Ladies’ College.
[48] The Rev. G. H. Wilkinson, D.D., then Vicar of St. Peter’s, Eaton Square. At his death, Bishop of St. Andrews and Primus of the Scottish Church.
[49] Poems, F. W. Faber.
[50] ‘In Retreat, 1883.’
[51] ‘Building.’
[52] ‘In Retreat, 1883.’
[53] Letter to a friend.
[54] Ibid.
[55] In every embassy in Europe, in many Government houses in our colonies, and in several courts of Asia, wives and mothers are living who have drawn their earliest principles from the ideal teachings of Dorothea Beale.—Court Journal, November 24, 1906.
[56] First preface.
[57] Ibid.
[58] Bacon’s Advancement of Learning.
[59] Guild Address, 1888.
[60] See Bishop Lightfoot’s ‘Sermon on St. Hilda,’ C.L.C. Mag., Spring 1886.
[61] See Miss Beale’s paper, ‘St. Hilda’s,’ C.L.C. Mag., Autumn 1886.
[63] Dr. Kitchin, now Dean of Durham.
[64] Then Somerville Hall.
[65] Mrs. C. T. Mitchell, who has from the first been connected with the Guild work.
[66] Now Bishop of London.
[67] Afterwards Mrs. Charles Robinson.
[68] Even such an act as this had nothing personal in it. ‘Once,’ writes an old girl, ‘I asked Miss Beale to sign a photograph on the last afternoon of the term. She said her hand was tired with shaking hands, and asked if next term would do. When I said it was a Christmas present for Mother, and I wanted to give it complete, she at once sat down and signed it.’
[69] Compare with this Miss Beale’s remarks on history as an educational subject, Work and Play, p. 114.
[70] Miss Beale published some of her lectures on literature in 1902 in the volume entitled, Literary Studies of Poems New and Old: G. Bell and Sons.
[71] So much did Miss Beale dislike a formal study of the Bible, that when first the Oxford Local Examinations were taken in the College, she induced the parents of pupils entering for them to sign a conscience clause to the effect that they did not wish their children to take a Scripture examination. The amount set for study was afterwards lessened, and could therefore be more thoroughly taught. Thus her objections were minimised.
[72] Relation of Home to School Life, No. II., Truth.
[73] Work and Play in Girls’ Schools.
[74] She spoke of tennis as ‘playing archery.’
[75] At Miss Clarke’s school in the Christmas holidays of 1877, the first Retreat Miss Beale attended.
[76] See [chap. xv].
[77] Death of Miss Newman at Mayfield House.
[78] Now Ely Professor of Divinity at Cambridge, and Canon of Ely.
[79] Frances Mary Buss and her Work for Education.
[80] Now at Mukti, Poona District.
[81] Its objects are: a systematic study of mission work in all lands; formation of closer links with those old College girls who are now missionaries.
[82] Bishop Webb.
[83] In this section the methods best adapted for the secondary instruction of girls, specially as regards Modern Languages and Science, were discussed.
[84] M. Fallières, then Ministre de l’Instruction publique.
[85] It is interesting to compare this opinion with those expressed in the last Head-masters’ Conference (December 1907) by the Head-masters of Eton and Winchester, who were in the minority which would have lessened the amount of scholarship Greek required from boys of thirteen and fourteen.
[86] The marvels of astronomy had always a special fascination for Miss Beale. When the Leonid meteors were expected on one night in 1898 the Chief Constable, Admiral Christian, by her wish instructed the police as soon as they appeared to ring up Miss Beale, and she was to pull the alarm-bell to rouse the girls.
[87] The news reached Miss Beale two days later. See [Appendix E].
[88] On Secondary Education.
[89] Charles Smith, M.A., Master of Sidney Sussex College.
[90] Designed by Mr. E. R. Robson, F.S.A.
[91] Raphael.
[92] Mrs. James Owen.
[93] Letter to Miss Strong.
[94] Now Sir Arthur Rücker.
[95] Queen Margaret’s College.
[96] He was surreptitiously introduced into the gallery of the Hall while Miss Beale was giving a lesson.
[97] Miss Buss.
[98] Miss Gretton.
[99] This proved to be the date of her funeral.
[101] The allusion is to Mrs. Charles Robinson.
[102] See [Appendix F].
‘Nature never lends
The smallest scruple of her excellence,
But, like a thrifty goddess, she determines
Herself ...
Both thanks and use.’—Measure for Measure.
A favourite quotation of Miss Beale’s.
[104] After Mrs. Robinson’s death in 1906, Miss Beale wrote to Canon Robinson, ‘I think I may say that Clara was the best beloved of all my children.’
[105] F. Du Pré.
[106] Fraser’s Magazine, October 1866.
APPENDIX A, [Page 28].
A lady who attended Dr. Bernays’ German classes with Miss Beale has interesting recollections of her. She remembers her as in appearance ‘very fair and slight and interesting looking,’ with a quiet dignity and attraction about her which gave her an influence; one remarkable instance of this may be told.
Dorothea and Anna Beale were once absent from the German class on its first meeting for a new term. Dr. Bernays said they should read Faust, and accordingly all the pupils brought copies of Faust to the next class. When all were seated, Dorothea stood up and said quietly and respectfully that she thought Faust objectionable reading for young girls, and suggested some other book. Dr. Bernays looked just a little annoyed, but listened quite kindly. He said it was a pity the books had been bought, but put it to the class what should be done. Such was Miss Beale’s influence that all decided to submit to her judgment.
APPENDIX B, [Page 74].
TITLES OF CHAPTERS IN MISS BEALE’S TEXTBOOK 1858.
| A.D. | First | Century.— | Christianity. |
| ” | Second | ” | Good Emperors. |
| ” | Third | ” | Barbarian Invasions. |
| ” | Fourth | ” | Establishment of Christianity in the Roman Empire. |
| ” | Fifth | ” | Fall of the Roman Empire. |
| ” | Sixth | ” | Struggles of the Eastern Emperors with the Barbarian Kings. |
| ” | Seventh | ” | Saracens. |
| ” | Eighth | ” | Charlemagne. |
| ” | Ninth | ” | Northmen. |
| ” | Tenth | ” | Cities increase in importance. |
| ” | Eleventh | ” | Hildebrand. |
| ” | Twelfth | ” | Crusades. |
| ” | Thirteenth | ” | The Age of the Schoolmen. |
| ” | Fourteenth | ” | The Middle Classes increase in importance. |
| ” | Fifteenth | ” | Invention of Printing. |
| ” | Sixteenth | ” | Reformation. |
| ” | Seventeenth | ” | Religious Wars. |
| ” | Eighteenth | ” | Struggles for Political Liberty. |
APPENDIX C, [Page 75].
A PAGE OF MISS BEALE’S SELF-EXAMINATION 1858.
Have I been always careful to return anything borrowed? | The ungodly borroweth and payeth not again.—Ps. xxxvii. 21. | Most of the forms of injustice come under the head of sins of the tongue; e.g., ascribing false motives, evil-speaking, &c. Cheapening, making bargains, is generally injustice. Also, delaying to pay what you owe—you may deceive yourself, so far as to think that you are only anxious to be economical, that you may have more to give away; but will it not be an insult to God to offer Him part of your unjust gain? It is much more charitable to pay justly, than to give; but there is not so much chance of praise. |
The spoil of the poor is in your houses. What mean ye that ye grind the faces of the poor.—Is. iii. 15. | ||
Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbours’ service without wages, and giveth him not for his work.—Is. xvii. 13. | ||
I will be a swift witness against them that oppress the hireling in his wages.—Mal. iii. 5. | ||
Say not unto thy neighbour go, and come again, and to-morrow I will give, when thou hast it by thee.—Prov. iii. 28. | ||
Have I indulged my body by idleness, not rising when I ought, taking unnecessary rest? Wasting time with unprofitable or idle talking, or reading? Allowing idle thoughts to run on unchecked? Refusing prompt and cheerful obedience because unwilling to give up some interesting occupation? | Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might.—Eph. x. 9. Be not slothful in business.—Rom. xii. 11. Early in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up.—Ps. Rising a great while before day, He departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.—S. Matt. i. 35. | Do not leave yourself time to think about anything it is your duty to do. Idleness, by delaying, conquers; stop to parley and you have lost the day. It is a great help in getting up, or beginning any occupation, to have some signal, and then never allow yourself one second after. Be careful to make some fixed arrangement of your time, as far as possible; at any rate, put in as many landmarks as you can in the day; but do not praise yourself for your conscientious arrangement of your time, or you will find, in a few days, that you have become quite unpunctual. |
APPENDIX D, [p. 90]
PROSPECTUS OF THE CHELTENHAM COLLEGE FOR YOUNG LADIES
November 1, 1853
PROSPECTUS
OF
THE CHELTENHAM COLLEGE INSTITUTION
FOR
THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG LADIES
AND OF
CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE;
Cambray House.
Committee:
- Rev. H. W. BELLAIRS, M.A., one of H.M.’s Inspectors of Schools, 3, Priory Parade.
- Rev. W. DOBSON, M.A., Principal of the Cheltenham College, 2, Sandford Place.
- Rev. H. A. HOLDEN, M.A., Vice Principal of the Cheltenham College, Fellow and late Assistant Tutor of Trinity College, Cambridge, The Queen’s Hotel.
- Lieut.-Col. FITZMAURICE, K.H., 14, Royal Crescent.
- S. E. COMYN, Esq., M.D., 4, Berkeley Place.
- NATH. HARTLAND, Esq., The Oaklands, Charlton Kings.
Honorary Secretary:
- Rev. HUBERT A. HOLDEN, M.A.
Treasurer:
- NATHANIEL HARTLAND, Esq.
The Committee are now able to publish a detailed Prospectus of the Course and Arrangements of this Institution, with the Hours and Terms for the various Departments and Classes.
The management of the educational Working of the College, which it is proposed to open after the ensuing Christmas Vacation, will be committed to a Lady Principal to be assisted by Teachers and Professors, appointed by the Committee.
FEES, PAYABLE HALF YEARLY IN ADVANCE.
The Pupils of the Institution will be arranged in Four Divisions, according to attainments; and the terms will be regulated according to the following scale:—
| For the First Division | 12 | Guineas for the Half Yearly Session. |
| For the Second Division | 9 | Guineas ” ” |
| For the Third Division | 6 | Guineas ” ” |
| For the Fourth Division | 4 | Guineas ” ” |
Children will be admitted after the completion of their Fourth year; but Boys must be withdrawn on the completion of their Seventh year.
REGULAR COURSE OF STUDY:
- Holy Scripture and the Liturgy of the Church of England,
- The Principles of Grammar and the Elements of Latin,
- Arithmetic,
- Calisthenic Exercises,
- Drawing,
- French,
- Geography,
- History,
- Music,
- Needlework.
EXTRA AND BYE COURSE OF STUDY:
- German,
- Italian,
- Dancing.
For Pupils desirous of availing themselves of extra Lessons in Music and Drawing from Professors attached to the College, extra Classes will be formed and extra charges made.
EXTRA OR BYE STUDENTS.
Students, not engaged in the Regular Routine of the College Course, will be at liberty to attend the Bye Course of Study and also the extra Classes in Music and Drawing. Such Students may be nominated upon either Ordinary or Bye Shares (issued at £10 each), and will be required to pay a Fee of Two Guineas a year to the College, exclusive of the Fee to the Professor.
HOURS OF ATTENDANCE.
MORNING.—From a Quarter past Nine to a Quarter past Twelve.
AFTERNOON.—From Half-past Two to Half-past Four.
(Wednesday and Saturday Half Holidays.)
Children under Seven Years of Age will attend in the Mornings only.
Members of Classes for Religious Instruction under the Parochial Clergy, will be excused attendance at the College on Monday Afternoons.
BOARDING HOUSES
for the reception of Pupils will be opened, with the sanction of the Committee, in the immediate neighbourhood of Cambray House, under the Superintendence of the following Ladies:—Mrs. Murgeaud, 7, Oriel Terrace; Miss Atkinson, of Kingsbridge, Devon.; Mrs. Trew, of Stoneham House, Bath Road.
The Charge for Boarders is £35 per annum. Extras: Washing £4, 4s.; Seat in Church £1, 1s.
A few of the Fifty £20 Shares remain to be disposed of; application for which should be made to the Hon. Secretary. The Proprietors of such Shares will have the option of nominating either one Regular or two Bye Students.
Several Teachers and Professors have been appointed, the announcement of whose names is deferred for the present, till the list is complete.
November 1, 1853.
APPENDIX E, [Page 332].
Edward Beale.
The Reverend Edward Beale, a member of the Society of St. John the Evangelist, Cowley, died at Mazagon, Bombay Presidency, on February 3, 1894. He was a younger brother to whom Miss Beale was much attached. His early promise of a brilliant career was cut short by severe illness while he was still an undergraduate at Oxford. For years he was wholly incapacitated, but on recovering partial health he received deacon’s orders, and before joining St. John’s Society, worked for a time at Warminster. Here he gave the addresses afterwards published under the title of The Mind of Christ.
From Cowley Mr. Beale was sent to the Society’s Mission in Bombay. He was much beloved and looked up to by those among whom he worked. At the time of his death (which occurred after a very short illness) he was engaged to read a paper at the coming Diocesan Conference on ‘The Necessity of Faith in the Church as the Fullest Possible Manifestation of the Life of God in Creation.’ His funeral was attended by a crowd of the poorest poor.
The following lines in her brother Edward’s handwriting, found among Miss Beale’s papers, seem to be undoubtedly original, and to tell the history of his consecrated life:—
INDIA—WRITTEN IN ILLNESS, 1884.
Once I was wont to prize
Glance from approving eyes,
And sun myself too fondly in their light.
Too eager to entwine
The flowers about Love’s shrine
With pulses throbbing with a wild delight.
And one who loved me said,
With voice of boding dread,
‘Oh child, these hopes will fade, these flowers will die,
And what will then remain
To ease the long, slow pain,
Unless your heart be lifted up on high?
...
Once when I heard a name
Of high heroic fame,
Of lives of lasting influence for good,
I felt my heart on fire
With one long vague desire
To join the ranks of those who have withstood.
But now I do not ask
For such heroic task,
My heart is all too faint to stand the glare,
My eyes too weak to see
The path laid out for me,
I only wait and feel that One is there.
...
One, at whose blessed feet
I lie in silence sweet
Perhaps unheeded as the world goes by,
There only lying still
Waiting to know His Will,
Till He shall bend on me His gracious eye.
Then in that glorious gleam
Shall every earthborn dream,
Darkness, delusion, doubt all flee away:
Truth shall be brought to light,
Faith shall be lost in sight,
In the clear shining of the perfect day!