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Thanks Patrick Geddes for his letter and enclosed cheque. Discusses financial matters related to the production of the Masque. Mentions Mr. Sharp, Mr. Philip Carr, Miss Watson and Clarkson.

Invoice for costume and furniture hire for the second Masque of Learning, 6 to 14 April. Bears confirmation of cheque receipt dated 29 April 1913.

At Anna Geddes’ request, Cuthbert Marauder acknowledge receipt of the tea ordered for child performers of the Masque.

Patrick Geddes inform the Executive he still hasn’t received a definite confirmation from the Ghent Exhibition Authorities regarding the Masque performance. Arrangements for rehearsals, travelling and accommodation were also discussed. The Executive decides the form a Masquers Association in Edinburgh. The meeting was attended by Patrick Geddes as Chair, Anna Geddes, Mrs. Sterling Craig, Miss Oliver, Miss Carmouche, Miss Campbell Noble, Edith Johnstone, Miss Couper Douglas, Miss Mears, Miss Galloway, Miss Macmillan, Mr. John Mackay, Mr. Marchant, Mr. El Azin, Mr. Sircar, Mr. Sterling Craig, Mr. Russell and Mr. Ash.

Notes written on the envelope concerning rental of the Synod Hall for the performance of the 'Masque of Scottish Women'.

Small envelope with the inscription ‘(Crosby University Extension) Lectures October 1911/12'.

Tells Patrick Geddes he will address the Directors of the University and City Association on the Crosby Hall Pageant Play and the School Decoration Exhibition to be held at the Outlook Tower in November and December. Encloses a copy of his letter [extant] to the Directors of The University and City Association regarding the Crosby Hall Pageant Play. Mentions Mrs. Macdonald.

The circular protests against the destruction of the city of Louvain in Belgium by the German Army. Appeals to German educational centres and institutions to exert their influence to prevent the repetition of such military attacks. Requests the government to communicate this protest to the German Imperial Government and to the Hague Court. Appeals to the Allied Governments to prohibit any possible future reprisals of the kind. No signatures included. Four copies. Handwritten note by Patrick Geddes on the back of one of the copies.

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.