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Baldwin Boys' High School was established in 1880, by a grant of money from the Hon'ble John Baldwin, from the U.S.A., and was founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church. (The School in 1883 was also known as the Episcopal Methodist School, took in boys as well as girls, also boarders. Boarders were all treated as First Class, and lived with the Principal Rev. Ira A. Richards, B.A., and they ate at the same table. School hours were : in the cold weather, from 10 A.M. to 3.30 P.M.; and in the hot weather from 7 A.M. to 12 A.M. Christmas holidays were fixed fro 10th December to 10th January.). The School in the late 1920's was managed through a Board of Governors, of which the Resident Bishop of the Bangalore Area, the then Bishop B.T. Badley, D.D. was Chairman. The institution received a Government Grant-in-Aid and is annually inspected and reported on by the Government Inspector of Schools. It prepared the pupils for the Government and Cambridge Local Examinations under a qualified staff. The School is located in a splendid section of Bangalore and has ample accommodation in its spacious and well equipped buildings and playgrounds.
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In the boarding department every effort was made to surround the boys with a wholesome, homelike influence. The management of the dormitory was under the direct supervision of the Principal and his wife, assisted by two capable matrons. Careful attention was given to the food with the object of providing a well balanced diet. The good climate of Bangalore was augmented by the large airy sleeping quarters and severe illnesses amoung the boarders was very rare. In time of sickness, the boys received the best of care and attention. Every effort was made to cure those who were sick and safeguarded the health of others.
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This School even in the 1920's recognised that the chief feature in a boy's education was the development of a true manly character, and they were careful that only boys of the purest morals were admitted into the School. In full recognition of the fact that moral and religious culture were paramount, the boys were given prominence to the Bible, and the School sought to inculcate in students the highest ideals of Christian life and character. All boarders attended morning and evening prayers daily, and Sunday Divine Service, morning and evening, as well as Sunday School; also a Young peoples' meeting was held once during the week.
The School also sought to foster the physical development of boys. To this end gymnastics, cricket, football, hockey and tenis wer supprted. Later Boxing was also added. A Sports Day was held anually to encourage athletics. A Unit of the Auxiliary Force, India , was maintained in the School, in which the older boys enrolled. A Troop of Boy Scouts also existed, also a Cub Pack fr the younger boys.
The Course of studies in the 1920's were Languages like Latin, Urdu, English and French by special arrangement. Subjects like Mathematics, Sciences Arts Drawing - Freehand, Model and Memory. The progress of pupils was tested by weekly and quarterly examinations. A report showing the results of these examinations togetjher with a statement as to the conduct, applications, and progress of the pupils was forwarded to the parents or guardians at the end of every month and quarter. It was said that the Inspector of Schools in 1928 was very impressed with the Discipline and dress, the conducting of games, sports and cadet training. A good remark was also made regarding the Boy Scouts. A remark about the Boarding House section was given which indicated that the School made a personal touch and interest in the health and comfort of the boys. The School had a "House System" and separate parts of the domitories were for each House. The Inspector was also impressed with the class instruction in singing and the rudiments of music given by the Music Teacher Mrs. Weston, and remarked that it was the only experiment of it's kind in Bangalore.
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"THE FELLOWSHIP OF BALDWIN'S or THOSE WHO HELPED TO BUILD IT!!"
The British Resident in Mysore"
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pfeiffer, U.S.A.
The Late Bishop W. F. Oldham, D. D., LL. D.
Dr. D. Devaputra *
The late Rev H. F. Hilmer, B.d. *
Miss Pinder
"A Father and Sons" (Anoymous)
Old Baldwinian Association *
The Kolar English Class *
Rev. and Mrs. Olson *
Mrs. F. Toussaint *
Mr. G. DeMoss, Calcutta *
Mrs. Bunyan *
Mr. C. N. Weston
Mrs. Winckler
Mr. Eric Toussaint
Bishop B. T Badley, D.D.
Elizabeth Ann Olson
Rev. J. B. and Mrs. Buttrick
Mr. Conway
Mrs. Browne
Miss Grace Stephens *
Mrs. C. N. Weston
Miss Maskell
Miss M. E. Toussaint
Bishop F. W. Warne, D. D. *
Rev. E. A. Seamands *
Rev. I. H. Garden
Miss Merlin Hudson
Mrs. Simon
Mrs. Harvey
Mr. Edwin Weston
Miss Caddy
Miss Grant
The Zemindar of Kangundi
Miss Z. Hudson
Miss Marston *
Mr. Eric Dent
Mr. J. W. L. O'Hara
Mrs. Fenwick
Mr. A. Rockley
Mrs. E. A. Seamands
Mr. R. Adersen
Mr. and Mrs. H. DeMoss
Mrs. Dunhill
Mr. L. Curties *
Scottish Ladies Guild, Bangalore
E. G. McAlpine, Esq., M. A. +
Rev. C. B. Hill, D.D *
The Late Louisa Ash Weston *
Mr. P. V. Reddy
Sir Henry Gidney, Kt., I.M. S.*
Rev. W. G. Gray, B. D
Methodist Church, Vepery, Madras
Methodist Church, Bangalore
The Ladies' Aid, Bangalore
Miss Lydia Weston
J. T. and Dave Seamands
St. Paul's M. E. Church, Rushville Indian U.S.A
The Methodist Episcopal Church, Hyderbad, Deccan
The Methodist Episcopal Church, Secunderbad, Deccan
The Late Miss L. M. Shunker
Mr. V. G. Shunker
G. H. Cooke, Esq., M.C., I.C.S.
F. F. C. Edmonds, Esq., M.A., B.Sc.
Miss Smart and the Kenilworth Fund
Rev. E. J. Guest, U.S.A
Mrs. J. Abbey
Mr. and Mrs. G.T. Bridges
Mr. W. Benson
Mr. A. H. Peck
Brenton Hamline Badley
Mr. and Mrs. Moran
Mrs. Gill
Mr. Edwards
Mrs. Bush
Misses Anna and Florence Gibson
Mr. M. E. Chatelier
Mr. Amos
Mr. C. Eagles
Mr. B. J. Weston
Rev. J. G. Finch
Mr. Alfred Ashton
The above list contains the names of those who have given at least Rs. 100 to the Endowment Fund or collected a similar sum for them, or given service to this extent, friends know of any omission, we shall be glad to receive their names.
* "Those who had earned many stars in their crowns."
+ Late Inspector of Schools, Bangalore, who secured the Government Grant of Rs. 20,000 .
List of Principals and Headmasters of Baldwin Boys' High
School, Bangalore till 1948, fifty years ago!
Rev. M.B.Kirk 1880
Rev. I. A. Richards 1881 - 1885
Rev. B. T. Eddy 1885 - 1886
Rev. W. Bowser 1886
Rev. Homer Stuntz 1887 - 1888
Rev. W. L. King 1888 - 1889
Rev. W. H. Hollister 1890 - 1891
Rev. T. R. Toussaint 1892 - 1898
Rev. C. W. Ross DeSouza 1899 - 1902
Rev. P. V. Roberts 1902 - 1910
Rev. J. B. Buttrick (Principal) } 1910 - 1913
Rev. A. B. Coates (Headmaster) }
Rev. A. B. Coates (Principal) 1914
Rev. J. W. Simmons 1914 - 1917
Rev. E. J. Guest 1917 - 1920
Rev. H. F. Hilmer (Principal) } 1920
Rev. E. A. Seamands (Headmaster) }
Rev. A. E. Cook 1921
Rev. Z. A. Olson 1922 - 1927 (April)
Mr. C. N. Weston 1927 - 1932
Mr. R. A. B. Andersen 1932 (Acting)
Mr. C. N. Weston 1933 - 1936
Mr. R. A. B. Andersen 1936 (Acting)
Mr. C. N. Weston 1937 - 1941
Mr. R. A. B. Andersen 1942 - 1945
Mr. C. N. Weston } Associate 1946 - 1947
Mr. R. A. B. Andersen } Principals
(Mr. C. N. Weston was in the Army from 1942 - 1945).
Mr. C. N. Weston, M. B. E, M. A., M.R.S.T. } Assoicate Principals
Mr. R. A. B. Andersen, B.A., M.R.S.T }
Dr. D. Devaputra, M.A., Ph. D (Washington) Assistant Master
Mr. C. R. Mitchell, M. A., L. T. Assistant Master (Eng. & Geog.)
Mr. D. Thipthorp, B. A., D. Com (Bombay) Assistant Master (French)
Mr. H. Coyne, Inter. Science Assistant Master
Mr. C. Ramsbotham, Inter. Arts Assistant Master (Punjab)
Mr. G. Brown, G.Th. Assistant Master
Mr. B. Nehemiah, G. Th. Trained Teacher Assistant Master (Art)
Mr. S. A. Basith, Inter. Arts Assistant Master (Urdu)
Mr. M. Holmes Bursar
Mrs. A. Adgie, Trained Teacher Assistant Mistress
Mrs. G. West, Trained Teacher Assistant Mistress
Mr. B. Moore. L. R. S. M (Lond.), Teacher's Diploma Music Master and Pianoforte Instructor
Mrs. C.N. Weston, L. T. C (Piano & Violin
Singing, A. T. C. (Violin)
Mrs. L. Yaull Dietician
Mr. A. Martin Hospital Assistan
Mr. J. Moore Matron - Small Dorm.
Mr. J. Moore In charge - Mid & Senior Dormitories.
Dr. E. B. Walker. L. M. F. (Bengal) Medical Officer
Mr.s Gidney Shorthand & Typing Mistress
Mr. C. Ramsbotham Master in charge of Games
Messrs. G. Brown & B. Nehemiah Librarians
Mrs. Murray Sewing Mistress
Mr. H. G. Krishnaswamy Head Clerk
Mr. C. Paul Assistant Clerk
Mr. R. Robert Vocational Instructor
(Extracts from the Baldwin Boys' High School, Retrospect & Prospect 1947, by C.N. Weston, MBE, MA, MRST, Associate Principal in 1947)
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