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Includes a photo of ‘Pony Soup-Carts’, mobile devices which provide soup, hot water and coffee for Belgian soldiers fighting in the trenches. The circular lists the work done by the Fund between 20 December 1914 and 1 March 1915 and appeals for contributions to the Fund, donations for field kitchens for the Belgian army and makes a list of useful donations for soldiers and hospitals.

Discusses the intention of having a second representation of the ‘Masque of Learning’ owing to its unexpected success and the fact that over 4000 children and adults had to be refused admission. In order to give more people the chance to attend, the next representation would take place in autumn at the Synod Hall, last for two weeks and would be divided in a ‘Masque of Ancient Learning’ and a ‘Masque of Medieval and Modern Learning’. The Committee of the Masque would like to know how many educational institutions would be interested to attend before committing themselves to the project. Includes a list of prices. Two copies of the circular a one page handwritten draft circular.

1. Encloses a letter from Patrick Geddes [extant], a statement of work by Geddes [not extant], a prospectus of University Hall, Chelsea [not extant], and an abstract of paper on town planning [not extant]. Asks recipients to forward the documents to the next person on the list of names on the letter.

2. Enclosed letter from Patrick Geddes, London, 26 October 1908.
   Expresses disappointment regarding the low attendance rate for the meetings regarding the Statement of work of the Outlook Tower. Outlines the main points from the minutes of the meetings. Proposes the creation of a Business Committee and of a General Committee. Refers to the University Hall, Chelsea, and the support the scheme received from the University of London. Mentions the project for 'Chelsea a Collegiate City' and the meeting with the mayor, councilors and local citizens. Believes a similar support as the one in London should be given in Edinburgh for the Outlook Tower and the regeneration of the Royal Mile. (Pages are missing).

3. Copy letter from Patrick Geddes, London, 26 October 1908.
   Copy of the first page of the enclosed letter no.2. (Pages are missing).

Enclosed call of articles for the ‘Commemoration Volumes’ which will celebrate Sir Asutosh Mookerjee’s contributions to the University of Calcutta. The volumes will cover Orientalism, Arts and Science. Includes a list of Committee members.

Encloses Jerusalem Club prospectus [ref: GB 249 T-GED 1/9/2/2] and asks people to accept membership.

Explains his position in relation to the problems facing the company and calls for its voluntary liquidation and reconstruction. Printed.

Robert Davies Roberts extends an invitation for a meeting on 21 May 1908 concerning the London Pageant of 1909 organised by the London University Extension Board. The meeting will discuss the suggestion of the Historical Committee of the London Pageant (1909) to arrange historical lectures in various boroughs of London on the history of the city and its relation to the history of the nation. The meeting will also address the opportunities the University of London offers through its University Extension Scheme. Municipal authorities, mayors of all boroughs and members of the Extension of University Teaching were also invited. Mentions H.J. Mackinder, Lord Avebury, Lord Milner, Lord Shuttleworth, Lord Bishop of Stepney, Canon Barnett.

Promotes the ‘Masque of Learning’ and details a list of prices for school and college groups. Signed by C.E Ainslie, R.J. Mackenzie, John Marshall, George Smith, Elizabeth Stevenson, W.J. Watson.

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.

Announces the foundation of the Imperial College Past and Present Students Union. Requests donations for the furnishing and equipment of the Union Building which is to be erected and the provision of an ‘Athletic Ground’.

Report to the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust by Patrick Geddes.

Relating to student residence at Milne Murray Lodge.

Relating to More's Garden Flats, Chelsea. Typescript.