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Reference to International Syndicate and its arrangements; the growing popularity of the Current Events Clubs and the possibility of promoting the Tower Classification; Patrick Geddes's Scheme of 'an Outlook Tower bookcase'. Mentions [John] Ross's work at the Passmore Edwards. Marr suggests application of idea with newspaper cuttings and notes on current events being produced for libraries and schools. Possibility of arrangements with Educational Supply Association, Messrs. Nelson, publishers, and the Library Bureau, in order to create reference tool for librarians and libraries. Includes sketch by T.R. Marr of proposed bookcase.

Further arrangements for accommodation and conference space for Exposition. Suggestion of space in or near Trocadero. Reference to M. Delvolvé, [ ] Choublier, Maurice Caudel, Octave Greard, Louis Liard, Ernest Lavisse, Alfred Espinas, Caen. The title, 'International Association for Advancement of Scientific Associations', has been accepted.

Gives an account of his work, planned holiday and diary over forth-coming weeks. Discusses the extension of the Cardiff museum, advises he may not be able to visit but will provide an abstract. Discusses income and suggests income generation options to Geddes such as lecturing on Sociology, regular journalistic work, a weekly column in the 'interpretation of current events'. Refers to William Albert Samuel Hewins, Rudolph Chambers Lehmann; George Cadbury of Bourneville and T.P. [Ritzema].

Personal. Reference to Geddes’s contact with Scottish National Party. Marr suggests that Geddes should ‘write up’ ‘regionalism’ possibly in the weekly or monthly press, perhaps even the Scots Independent. Discussion of Sabbatical leave. Mention of Dr. G[opal] G. Advani, Miss Macdonald, Mlle. Pomon and William Denis Earle.