Chapter IX

Summary

In the beginning of the following year the exertions of the Committee were directed towards the financial department of the Institution; and, with the hope of adding to the funds, it was determined that a dinner and a ball should be given in the course of the Spring, as likely to prove the most profitable speculations.

The academical studies were continued in perseveringly, and the occasional public exhibitions acted as a wholesome stimulant. It kept the pupils more intent on their improvement, and gave the public an opportunity of witnessing the very satisfactory progress that was made. An alteration in the terms of one class of the students was made, which will be explained in the following letter:–

MR. MILES TO LORD BURGHERSH.

“March 9, 1825.

“My Lord,

“As I promised to write to your lordship as soon as our Concert for this month had taken place, I do so the first opportunity, though I have nothing of importance to communicate, independent of the Concert. Among the pieces that were performed was one composed by Lucas, a pupil of Mr. Lindley. The room was much fuller than it was the day of the last Concert, and the company was much more respectable: the whole performance went off to the satisfaction of all.