In Arch. Epis.

Extracts from Bishop Barrow's Will, dated 14 Dec. 1679.

Being desired by the present Lord Bishop of the Isle of Man, Dr. Henry Bridgman, that instead of a Library I intended to leave for the use of the Clergy of that Island, I would give one hundred pounds, to purchase a rent charge of five or six pounds per annum, to buy such books yearly as should be more convenient for the clergy, I willingly consent to it, and therefore bequeath one hundred pounds for that purpose, to be paid upon security given that the rent charge (so purchased sufficiently in Law) shall be disposed of to that use.

Rent Charge on Ballagilley and Hango Hill,

for maintenance of three Boys, at the Academic School

"I give my Lease of twenty pounds per annum, which I purchased of Charles, late Earl of Derby and Lord of Man, known by the name of Ballagilley and Hango Hill, in the Isle of Man, and now in the occupation of John Norris, Constable of Peel Castle, in the said Island, towards the maintenance of three Boys at al the Academical School, when it shall be there settled; and in case there be no such School within twelve months after my death, then to go towards the maintenance of two boys of most pregnant parts at some University abroad: in the mean time to be employed as it is; and these boys to be chosen after my decease, by the Bishop and Archdeacon, pro tempore, the Governor or his Deputy, and the two senior Clergy. men (not in office) in the Island, or any four of them, whereof the Bishop to be always one if present: and my intention is that those boys be by their education settled for the supply of the Clergy in that Island Upon the vacancy of any living; and that therefore no boys shall be taken into any of these places till security be given by his friends, that upon the call of the Bishop, he shall immediately return to the Island, take Holy Orders, and supply the vacant living, or pay back such moneys as he hath received of their gift 'till that time; and those moneys to be employed for the benefit of the Church, as the persons nominated for the choice of the boys shall agree."

Resolution dated 24 August, 1686.

The two Scholars to be instructed by Mr. Gilbert Holt in the Isle of Man.

" Whereas there hath been an allowance made of twenty pounds per annum, for the maintenance of two Schoolers out of this Island, at the University of Dublin, and that to be raised and paid out of the profitts of the Tenements of Ballacilley and Hango Hill, which hath been for some years past been bestowed that way: And now that for wee, the Trustees appointed for the management of that concern, haveing taken into our considerations that it is not altogether so convenient to continue ye said allowance to send those of our Schoolers abroad, whiles they may now have the opportunity of attaining unto academical learning, under the Tuition of Mr. Gilbert Holt Schoolmaster in this Isle, whom wee have now obliged to the discharge of that duty: And therefore we have thought it very fitting, and accordingly wee doe hereby order, that the clear proffitts of the sd. Tenements shall goe towards the maintenance of two Schoolers, viz., Henery Halsall and John Woods. both of the Town of Castletown, who are hereby required to put themselves forthwith under the tuterage and instruction of the sd. Mr. Gilbert Holt, now Schoolemaster at the sd. Town, to be educated and instructed in academic learning, whereby they may be qualified and fitted for the service of the Island: and to that end they are to enter into Bonds before their admission to serve in the Island after they are so fitted and qualified, and this to begin and take commencement from and after the Feast of St. Michael, the Archangel, next ensuing the date hereof: and we further order and enjoin the sd. Schoolers, at and upon their sd. admission, to put themselves in that suitable and deacent equipage and apparell, as is proper unto them to distinguish them as students in this quality and condicon, alwea'ys providing, that the sd. Schoolers shall from time to time, during their continuance in this study, be of good behaviour and - - - - - and imploy their time studiously and carefully therein, otherwise upon their neglect therein, or, Upon any other just and reasonable occasion, that it shall or may be in the power of us or of as many of us as shall be then in the Island, to alter them or either of them, and to place in others in their stead according as we shall find just cause or reason for the same.

"Given under our hands at Castletown this 24 day of August, 1686.

B. Sodor and Mann, R. HEYWOOD, Govr.,

JON. CHRISTIAN, FERD. CALCOTT,

Arch. Dep., THO. NORRIS."

Liber Monaster, 1703.

Suit respecting the title to Ballagilley and Hango Hill.

Compromised by Bp. Wilson for the consideration of £161 15s. paid to Singen Lace.

Premises leased to John Taubman, Esq.

An action was brought by Ellen Lace against Bishop Wilson and the other Trustees for the tenement of Ballagilley and Hango Hill; and, from the various proceedings, opinions, and judgments on record in this cause, it would appear, that considerable doubts existed as to whether the Trustees were only entitled to a rent charge of £20 per annum on these lands. This long depending suit was finally compromised, as appears by a Deed of release from Singen Lace, to the Trustees, for the consideration money of £161 15s. 0d. Brit., recorded in the Seneschal's Office, May, 1728; and the lands were subsequently granted in lease to several tenants, at various rents.

By indenture of lease, bearing date 19 May, 1769 the same were granted to John Taubman, Esq., for the term of thirty-one years, at the annual reserved rent of £100 Manks.

In Arch. Epis. Lib. 1761.

" Resolutions and orders of us the Trustees appointed by the late Right Rev. Bishop Barrow, for the management of the benefaction towards the support and education of Academic Scholars, &c., whose names are subscribed:

Provision for enabling one of the scholars to go to Oxford, Cambridge, or Dublin.

" Resolutions and orders of us the Trustees appointed by the late Right Rev. Bishop Barrow, for the management of the benefaction towards the support and education of Academic Scholars, &c., whose names are subscribed:

"First, That for the better enabling one of the said scholars or students, upon the foundation of the said Trust, to pursue his studies at Cambridge, Oxford, or Dublin, as we shall hereafter approve of, specify, and appoint for that purpose, We do hereby direct and order that the sum of thirty-five pounds be allowed such Student out of the rents of the Trust estate, which sum is to be advanced to him upon his setting out to the University or College, to be appointed by us or our successors, and annually paid to such student so long as he shall properly pursue his studies there, and be industrious in fitting himself for the service of the Ministry within this Isle, and demean himself becomingly at such University or College, or until we the sd. Trustees or our successors shall find it meet and necessary to give order to the contrary: He the said student being obliged to serve the Church in this Isle when required, according to the tenor of his bond and security given upon his admission to the sd. foundation: In default whereof such student is to refund the several mms already paid, or hereafter to be advanced to him, out of the said Trust estate.

" Secondly, That for the future fifteen pounds be annually allowed to the 2 other students upon the said foundation at the Academic School of this isle, that is to say, twelve pounds in money, and three pounds to be disbursed in books, in manner stipulated by order, dated 11 March, 1761.

"Thirdly, That the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of is Isle, be requested and empowered to purchase books and mathematical instruments for the use of the sd. Academic School, so that the same do not exceed m value the sum of fifty pounds.

" Fourthly, Forasmuch as by the late improved rents the said Trust estate there will be a surplus, after Payment of the said advanced stipends to the sd. scholars. and providing the books and mathematical instruments as aforesd., and it being represented to us that Mr. Richd. Wilson, Teacher of the Mathematical School, in Peeltown, has by his great care and pains instructed several youths in Mathematical knowledge, who have become great proficients therein: In consideration thereof, and by virtue of the powers vested in us, by the deed of Trust or Feoffment, we do hereby allow the said Teacher the annual sum of five pounds. And we do further think proper to allow the annual sum of five pounds to John, the son of Wm. Cannell of Kirk Michael, a very promising youth, whose father is not in circumstances to support him any longer at the sd. school, and perfect his education therein.

"Fifthly, That the sd. sums so allowed to the sd. Students, Mr. Wilson, and John Cannell, as aforesd., shall commence to be payable to them severally and respectively from Easter next, and continue according to the tenor of the sd. trust deed, or farther order to the contrary. As witness our subscriptions, this 15th day of March, 1771.

JOHN WOOD,

MARK, Sodor and Mann, JOHN QUAYLE,

CHAS. SEARLE."

Mr. Cosnahan sent to Trinity College, Cam.

15 March, 1771. "Julius Cosnahan allowed to go to Trinity College, Cambridge, to prosecute his studies there."

On the resignation of the Rev. Thos. Castley, Master of the Free Grammar School and Academic Professor, in the year 1807, the Rev. Jos. Brown was appointed Master of the said Grammar School, with a salary of £60 a year out of the Impropritte Fund, and was also allowed a salary of £100 a year out of the Academic Students' Fund. The Resolution to this effect does not appear to have been entered in the book of Resolutions.

On the resignation of Mr. Brown, in the year 1818, The Rev. Thos. Thimbleby was appointed Master of the said Free Grammar School, with a salary of £60 a year from the Impropriate Fund, and £2.20 from the Academic Students' Fund, as appears by the following Resolution, dated 25th Augt.1818.

" Resolved that it is expedient that the Academic Master may provide himself with a residence, and hold. or keep the Academy in the town of Castletown, or within a mile thereof, and that a sum of two hundred and twenty pounds Brit. be allowed out of the Academic Funds to the Academic Professor annually."

In the year 1823, Mr. Thimbleby resigned the Mastership of the Free Grammar School, retaining his situation of Teacher of the Academic Students, with a salary of £220:

And the Rev. Geo. Parsons was appointed Master of the Free Grammar School, salary £60.

By Resolution of the Trustees, dated 15th Augt. 1827, It is resolved, that the Rev. Benjamin Philpott having undertaken to educate the Academic Students, during the indisposition of the Master, at the rate of fifty pounds a year, payable out of the salary assigned to the Master, the said arrangement be sanctioned until further order to the contrary.

Annual Deductions.

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