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Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ postcard. Discusses a possible role in the Masque. Mentions Mrs. Johnston.

Notes and calculations related to orders for books and tickets for the ‘Masque of Learning’. 3 items.

Encloses copies of the first circular of the Masque. Asks recipients to distribute them to persons who are likely to take part, as there are still many vacancies for performers. 4 copies.

Asks the Secretary to forward him the two books ‘The Masque of Modern Learning’ and ‘The Masque of Ancient Learning’ . Encloses stamps to cover the costs.

Acknowledges receipt of a letter and enclosures. Expresses interest in the ‘Masque of Learning’ and offers his help in promoting it to teachers, has already circulated copies of the program in several Training Colleges, and regrets he cannot take part as a performer due to personal circumstances. Looks forward to seeing the performance on 18 February for which he received an invitation.

Asks for tickets for the 15 March matinee and whether children have a discounted fee.

Expresses her interest in the ‘Masque of Learning’ after reading a newspaper article on the subject. Would like to order two books published on it and is sending a few stamps to cover the costs.

Places an order for the two published books on the ‘Masque of Learning’ and any other printed materials on the subject. Enquires about ticket prices and encloses a few stamps to cover costs.

Note recording the persons who were sent copies of the books on ‘The Masque of Learning’.

Encloses payment for two books of the ‘Masque of Medieval & Modern Learning’ by Patrick Geddes.

Asks for a copy of the ‘Masque of Medieval and Modern Learning’ and ‘The Masque of Ancient Learning’ for which he encloses a postal order.

Complains that she received unreserved tickets for the Masque instead of reserved ones as she had ordered and paid for. Is dissatisfied that in spite of having paid for the book ‘Masque of Ancient Learning’, she still has not received it. Asks for the book to be sent as soon as possible.

As Chairman of the Reception Committee of the International Historical Congress, George Walter Prothero writes at the suggestion of Patrick Geddes to request a performance of the ‘Masque of Learning’ for the historians attending the Congress in April. Prothero would be happy to meet and discuss the details, and informs the recipient the venue is likely to be the Albert Hall on the 5th of April. Mentions A. Forbes Sieveking.

Tells Patrick Geddes that if the special performance of the Masque would take place before 2 April, when the school holiday starts, she could send at least 60 children. Includes some thoughts on the Masque by her 10-year-old niece who had been at the performance. The child would be happy to see a special performance of the Masque, however she would like it to be shorter and exclude the introductory remarks between acts.

Supports an opportunity for schoolchildren to attend the ‘Masque of Learning’ and believes it would be inspirational for them. Mentions attending some of Patrick Geddes’ Botany lectures in London and corresponding with Geddes regarding her book on botany. Mentions Geddes’ teachings in all subjects were helpful in her work at school and the sphere of civics. Shows appreciation for Geddes’ Masque and other works.