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1. Letter from Edgar B. Castle thanking Patrick Geddes for agreeing to act as one of the judges in the J. B. Elocution Competition organised by his school. Encloses an invitation card [extant]. Mentions J.E. Hodgkin.

2. Enclosed invitation for the J. B. Elocution Competition.

Suggests travelling together by train to the event at Leighton Park School. Mentions Edgar B. Castle, headmaster of Leighton Park School.

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.

1. Letter from J.E. Hodgkin, in which he encloses a copy of the programme [extant] of the event at Leighton park School. Clarifies that the plan shown in the programme is dedicated to Arts and Crafts work.

2. Eclosed programme for the Hobby Exhibition and J.B. Hodgkin Elocution Competition. Includes a plan of the school.

Acknowledges receipt of Thomas R. Marr’s letter of the 23rd May. Discusses the curatorship of the restored Lady Stair’s House for Lord Rosebery. Mentions Patrick Geddes, Jasper Innes, Mr. Seen and the Signet Library.

Mentions reading about Patrick Geddes' progress in the Herald and the Scotsman. Hopes to be able to support Geddes in the future when he is able to go to London.

Discusses the Meeting of Directors held the previous day to discuss the progress of University Hall Scheme in Chelsea. The Directors wish to show appreciation and congratulate Geddes on his accomplishments. They hope he will be able to join them at the next Meeting in January 1908 to tell them about the financial scheme arranged to alleviated the present financial difficulties. Is glad that Henry Beveridge was able to attend a meeting in London at Geddes' request. Excuses Professor Alexander Crum Brown, Mr. Caird, and Dr. Gibson, who will not be able to travel to London at Geddes' invitation to attend a meeting.

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes' letter forwarded by Whitson and Methuen. Congratulates Geddes on his efforts of alleviating the financial difficulties of the Town and Gown Association. Is glad to hear that Henry Beveridge went to London to meet Geddes. Apologises for not being able to go to London himself, due to poor health. Discusses the plans for Chelsea University Halls, Geddes' intention to sell More's Garden, and student residence halls at the University of London.

Communicates his disappointment with the news he received from Whitson & Methuen. Acknowledges receiving Patrick Geddes’ postcard. Regrets being unable to attend a future meeting due to poor health. Would like to know more about the alternative plans Geddes mentions in his postcard.

Discusses the costs and interest incurred by the opening of the New Crosby Hall in Chelsea, London, and the financial insecurities it has triggered for the Town and Gown Association.

Discusses the annual report and accounts of the Town and Gown Association and requests Patrick Geddes’ instructions. Gives Geddes advice on financial matters. Mentions Professor Alexander Crum Brown, Thomas Barnby Whitson, and Martin White.

Patrick Geddes expresses his concern regarding the rise of arrears. Geddes doesn't believe it is necessary for him to attend the meeting of the Town and Gown Association, and will send a proxy. Discusses the Town and Gown accounts, Crosby Hall and the state of the accounts. Mentions Sir William Dunn, Miss Jane Hay, Sir William Collins and Lord Rosebery.

Sends a note regarding the property value of Riddles Court and its current letting situation.

Advises Patrick Geddes the best way forward is for the Town and Gown Association to proceed to go into voluntary liquidation in order to avoid a court case initiated by the bondholders who demand their loans back.

Agrees that Patrick Geddes’ proposal of having a warden within the University Halls is worth considering. Discusses whether the code of conduct within the University Halls should be democratic or very strict.