This year (1839) some alteration was made with regard to the course of teaching in school. Webber (the 4th Master) was appointed to half the under school; and the Upper Elections in College went with the Town Boys to Mathematics in School. Mr Preston having declared that the task of teaching both Upper and Under…
In consequence of the Death of Dr Goodenough’s eldest daughter and the serious indisposition of Mr Preston (Under Master) a short time before the commencement of the Whitsuntide holidays they, this year, received the addition of an extra week. George Maule Head Boarder
In May 1826 Preston, usher of the Shell was raised to the Under-mastership on the retirement of Mr Bull who was compelled by ill health to leave the situation which he had filled since 1821. J. Mitchell Head Boarder