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Thanks Patrick Geddes for his letter of 8 July. Discusses a meeting of the newly formed Hindu University in Allahabad due to take place on 12 August when plans will be made for the construction of the new University buildings. Malaviya also addresses Geddes’ alternative planning project for the Hindu University proposed to Mr. Sundarlal. Mentions Mr. Lanchester.

Thanks Patrick Geddes for his letter of 27 October. Mentions having to return to London from Bombay on account of an illness. Believes Geddes’ idea of a Civic Institute in Bombay is a sound one. Looks forward to receiving Geddes’ report on Bombay.

Postcard to Patrick Geddes giving notice of a series of lectures on 'The Child' by Mr. Homer Lane at the Royal College of Science, London. The five lectures are Infancy, Age of Imagination (5-7), Age of Self-Assertion (7-11), Age of Loyalty (11-18), and Social Consciousness in Education.

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letters of 8 June and 23 July. Discusses Patrick Geddes’ planning proposal for the new Hindu University in Allahabad. Tells Geddes the proposal was not yet considered by the new University because the appropriate organising bodies have not yet been formed. Believes the University will not be able to accept Geddes’ offer of collaboration because it does not have the funds necessary for Geddes’ extensive building plans and his planner’s fee. Mentions Mr. Lanchester.

Patrick Geddes acknowledges receipt of Mr. Sunder Lal’s letter of 23 August. Clarifies his planning proposal and states his views as to how the Hindu University at Allahabad should physically develop. Geddes is willing to consider a proposal regarding his remuneration as planner from the University if the committee finds his fee too his or his plans too demanding. Clarifies that the University buildings illustrations he had sent were not architectural plans but merely sketches.

Notes related to Patrick Geddes’ ‘Lecture on Universities’, visits to the Hindu University and correspondence.

Thanks Miss M. Bryant for her letter of the 28th of June. Offers to promote the Summer Meeting among members of his association. Asks for copies of the detailed syllabus once they are ready. Sends a copy of a leaflet [not extant] and asks whether it could be distributed at the Summer Meeting.

Thanks M. Bryant for the circular and letter received that day. Asks for a clarification regarding the Conference, whether she is required to give a presentation, the topic and time of her presentation.

The note suggests Miss Matthias could go to London to obtain the information requested by S. Shrinivasiyengar Setlur. Gives Miss Matthias’ full address.

Proposes the idea of an international commercial convention that would prevent war and maintain peace. Participating countries in such a convention would commercially isolate a belligerent country by ceasing any form of import or export activities until that country is brought to an agreement.

Accepts acting as a chairperson for the Conference on Belgian Reconstruction on 20 July. Regrets she cannot act as a chairperson on the 27th of July, and recommends John Nugent Harris, Secretary of the Agricultural Organisation Society, instead.

Encloses details on the Blinded Soldiers’and Sailors’ Hostel [not extant]. Details the activities of the National Institute for the Blind which includes caring for blinded soldiers and sailors, providing weekly relief to blind persons across the UK who are in financial need due to the War, instructing blind persons at home and producing books printed in Braille. Appeals for Patrick Geddes’ support in re-starting the Workshops for the Blind.

Informs the Secretary of the Summer Meeting that the Wounded Allies Relief Committee has decided to send Sir Lindsey Smith as delegate to the conference on the work of Red Cross organisations to be held on 28th of July.

The leaflet advertises G.D.H. Cole’s new book, ‘Labour in War Time’, and the new edition of Henry Noel Brailsford’s ‘The War of Steel and Gold – A Study of the Armed Peace’, both published by G. Bell and Sons, Ltd.

Typed transcript of a passage from S. Shrinivasiyengar Setlur’s letter requesting detailed information on the curriculum, staff, syllabus and expenses of primary and secondary schools, especially those concerned with Nature Study, from countries such as America, Switzerland, France, Germany, Denmark and Great Britain.