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Symbolical story about a difficult situation and the importance of friends' support, possibly referring to the difficulties of the Town and Gown Association and the monetary investments and loans it needs to continue its work with the University Halls of Residence.

Discusses the forthcoming Congress of Living Religions to be held in London and Patrick Geddes' donation to the School of Religions, Bombay. Encloses receipt [extant].

Receipt for Patrick Geddes' donation to the School of Religions.

Extract from Chapter XI “De la tâche doctrinale des universités catholiques”, in L'Enseignement supérieur et les Universités catholiques, by Père Henri Didon, 1876.

Lists the new Committee members who will be sent a copy of Patrick Geddes and Dr. Mackichan’s report.

Is currently lecturing in Edinburgh and invites Patrick Geddes for tea. Is pleased Geddes has joined the Association. Mentions Lucy Nichol and Professor Bells.

Gives Dr. Felkin's contact details in North Kensington and Royal Societies Club in London.

Refers to an article on ‘The School of Sociology and Economics’ appeared in the Bombay Chronicle on the 25th of April, criticising the work and efficiency of the Sociology and Civics Department, the Town and Planning Exhibition, the work of Patrick Geddes and Assistant Professor Pherwani. The author brings detailed arguments against the assertions in the newspaper article.

Discusses the work of universities, their role as places of universal learning and the importance of a professor's teachings for students. [Pages missing].

The Editorial Board invites Patrick Geddes to become a contributor to the Indian Journal of Economics. Signed by A.R. Burnett-Huret, C.D. Thompson, S.K. Ruder, N. W. Lyons, A.C. Sen Gupta, S. Higginbottom, Clark A. Warburton.

Tells Norah Mears she will do everything she can for the Masque and ask the President of the Society to mention it at the next meeting. However, she does not think the B.E.S.S. Society could take up a section of the Masque, especially if it is not connected to the objectives of the Society. Sends Norah a report [not extant] on the members of the Society, so she can better understand who they are.

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ recent letter. Discusses his retirement from business, recent activities and Geddes’ proposal for a Grand Tour. Informs Geddes he cannot offer financial support for the Tour. Mentions paintings by Adriaen van Ostade, Richard Parkes Bonington and his own portrait by painter George Fiddes Watt.

Victor Verasis Branford feels stimulated by Patrick Geddes’ recent talk on his work in India. Branford suggests Geddes send him photos and drawing from India periodically, which Branford could transform into slides and show them to audiences in London, thus promoting Geddes’ work in India. Mentions Lewis Mumford and Arthur Geddes.