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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 Congress of Universities at Oxford and supports a collaboration between University and City as proposed by Dr. Mackichan’s in his report.

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.

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.

Refers to an article titled ‘School of Sociology and Economics’ in the Bombay Chronicle of the 25th of April 1923. Requests on behalf of the Government of Bombay the remarks of the Syndicate on the article and a full report on the School of Sociology and Economics.

Announces a meeting at The Merchant Company’s Hall on the 4th of October 1905 to discuss the formation of an association to promote the reform of the Scottish education system through appropriate legislation. Patrick Geddes’ notes on the back of the letter.

Patrick Geddes expresses his dissatisfaction with The Educational Reform Conference, which in his opinion focused too much on administrative matters related to the creation of an Association, rather than on the actual topics of education and reform. Geddes feels that the politicians appointed to lead the Association do not have enough technical or scientific knowledge to truly reform education. Mentions Richard Burdon Haldane, Robert Lowe, J.M. White, F.W.Young, F.G.Ogilvie, Sir G. Pullar, Lord Reay, Lord Elgin, Miss Stevenson, Stanley Hall, John Dewey, Rein, Liard, Lalique, Rodin, Graham Bell, Picard, Reclus, and Ernest Lavisse.

Lists the participants and mentions the creation of the Scottish Education Reform Association as a result of the conference.

Welcomes the formation of the Scottish Education Reform Association, and hopes it will lead to the reform of the national educational system and educating the public opinion.

Charles Mackinnon Douglas understands Patrick Geddes’ frustration; explains that the Scottish Education Reform Association’s purpose is not to reform education, but to inform the Government of education. Expresses his view on the Association’s purpose.

Gives a summary of the Meeting of the Association of Teachers of Domestic Science held at the Christian Institute, Glasgow. During the meeting, Mr. Parker Smith stresses the need to train teachers and a practical education for children. The article mentions Mrs. Parker Smith and Miss Russell.

Report on a meeting of the Perth branch of the Educational Institute where Professor Darroch gave an address on ‘Two Aspects of the Educational problem’.

Adviser to the Prussian Ministry of Education, in the Humanity classroom of Edinburgh University.

Regrets Patrick Geddes could not attend the event at Leighton Park School. Gives an overview of the event and hope Geddes might visit the school in the future.