Thinks a great deal of her new Outlook Tower booklet and that Dr. Brock's 'Current Events' will be successful. Reports favourably on progress of work at Portsburgh Garden; hopes the Outlook Tower will be an important centre during the British Association visit. Mentions scheme to link up Old Edinburgh and Borderers Clubs, Boys Brigade and Girl Guides.
Gives opinion on the latest Outlook Tower prospectus defining its working interests and suggests all [Edinburgh] students should get a copy to encourage their use of the Outlook Tower. Sends list of helpers for the Gardens and expresses fears at the progress of the work, 'the situation, the soil and the natives' being against them.
Estimated costs for print work for the Edinburgh Summer Meeting at the Outlook Tower.
Acknowledges receipt of Jas. F. Macdonald’s letter of 29 January. Regrets the Town and Gown Association is not in a position to offer the named commission for finding a loan over More’s Garden.
Whitson, Thomas Barnby, 1869-1948, chartered accountantDiscusses Mr. Martin White’s position regarding rent for More’s Garden University Halls. Mentions Thomas Barnby Whitson and John Ross.
Sends a note regarding the property value of Riddles Court and its current letting situation.
Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letter of the 14th of July regarding arrears for the Outlook Tower rent and confirms writing to Thomas R. Marr as requested. States that Geddes would become liable in the event Marr would not pay the arrears.
Discusses the Meeting of Directors held the previous day to discuss the progress of University Hall Scheme in Chelsea. The Directors wish to show appreciation and congratulate Geddes on his accomplishments. They hope he will be able to join them at the next Meeting in January 1908 to tell them about the financial scheme arranged to alleviated the present financial difficulties. Is glad that Henry Beveridge was able to attend a meeting in London at Geddes' request. Excuses Professor Alexander Crum Brown, Mr. Caird, and Dr. Gibson, who will not be able to travel to London at Geddes' invitation to attend a meeting.
Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ draft letter for John Ross. Discusses the next Town and Gown Meeting of Directors and his
views on Geddes’ draft letter. Discusses the settlement of Henry Beveridge's loan repayment. Mentions Thomas Barnby Whitson, Professor Alexander Crum Brown, Professor Caird, and Dr. Gibson.
Asks Patrick Geddes to write article for new magazine Webb is to edit on 'the educational advantages of the country' and to send any photographs of gardens which Patrick Geddes has planned.
Conveys Mr. Arthur James Balfour's regret at not being able to visit the student residences in Edinburgh.
Unable to take part in the Masque of Learning due to pressure of work. Suggests that Alice Buckton of the Eager Heart Organisation might be able to assist. Gives names of members of the 'decoration committee' of Eager Heart, viz.: Guy Harbern, Edgar Playford and Vincent [Nello].
Congratulations on Patrick Geddes's knighthood. The favourable reception accorded to 'Biology of Life'.
Confirms his willingness to organise a Bazaar for the Town and Gown Association at Waverley Market in order to raise funds and details his past successful achievements.
Acknowledges receipt of James F. Macdonald’s forwarded letter of the 9th of August. Details previous earnings from Bazaars organised at Waverley Market. States his fees and asks for further details before committing himself to the project.