Asks for the support of the recipient society and its members for the success of the ‘Masque of Learning’, which would contribute to the extension of Collegiate Residence, a desirable development of university life. Encloses a sketch programme [not extant] which indicates the scope and interest of the Masque, among which the history, present and future of the University of Edinburgh. Signed by Frank caird, W.R. Hardie, A.F. Giles, W.W. Taylor, J.E. Henderson, Charles Scott Moncrieff and A. Ernest Warr.
Congratulates Patrick Geddes on the ‘Masque of Learning’, calling it ‘a real triumph' and noting its great success.
Thanks Anna Geddes for her letter and reassures her regarding an incident involving some of the boys from the Royal High School who could not see the Masque although they had tickets. Informs Mrs. Geddes that the Masque was ‘splendid’ and ‘the best thing [he] ever saw’. Eagerly awaits the autumn repetition of the masque. Mentions Patrick Geddes.
Sin títuloThanks Miss Campbell Noble for her letter and regrets being unable to accept her invitation to join the Masque of Learning General Committee.
Sin títuloCongratulates Patrick Geddes on the ‘Masque of Learning’.
Congratulates Patrick Geddes on the ‘Masque of Learning’, which he ‘enjoyed and admired’. Objects to the portrayal of John Knox by Mr. Hay. Believes the scenes of the Paris Salon and the Edinburgh Drawing Room to be the best. Wishes Geddes success for the next performances.
Sin títuloMiss S.E.S. Mair believes she would be of no use in the General Committee. Regrets she will not be able to see the ‘Masque of Learning’ as she will be traveling for the new few months. Wishes the scheme all success.
Expresses interest in the Masque, however declines joining the Committee and regrets being unable to help.
Congratulates Patrick Geddes on the ‘splendidly stimulating’ Masque of Learning and expresses his admiration for a pageant which he regards as ‘a great mental treat’.
Sin títuloThanks Patrick Geddes for his letter and for congratulating her for her performance in the Greek section of the Masque. Mentions Mrs. Meredith Williams. Is pleased that the performance went well from beginning to end and that many people enjoyed it.
Congratulates Patrick Geddes on the success of the Masque of Learning.
Sin títuloCongratulates Patrick Geddes on the great success of the Masque. Regrets being unable to attend all performances and tells Geddes he greatly enjoyed helping with the Greek section. Praises Mr. Burns’ performance in the Homeric section.
Enquires after Mr. Homes’ drawings. Congratulates Patrick Geddes on the great success of the Masque of Learning. Praises the performance and the brochure written by Geddes.
Sin títuloDiscusses a drawing of Miss Bayley-Jones by George Algernon Fothergill. Offers to find an artwork for Miss Bayley-Jones if the Committee of the masque wishes to recognise her services.
Sin títuloThanks Patrick Geddes for the copy of the ‘Masque of Learning’ booklet. Would like to talk to Geddes about methods of training university professors and secondary school teachers and the work done in Dublin for promoting developments in industrial and rural life. Mentions Norah Geddes. Sends a pamphlet on ‘Management of Cottage Gardens’ [not extant] for which he wrote the preface.
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