[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.