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Regrets being unable to see the Masque while in London due to his commitments. Hopes the Masque was successful.

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letter which proposes the Masque to take place on the evening of 5 April at Crosby Hall and give members of the International Historical Congress a reduced rate. Cannot give Geddes a precise number of attendants at the moment, nor a financial guarantee. Suggests Geddes could decide on a minimum number of tickets to be purchased and asks him to confirm whether the Masque will take place on the proposed date. Offers to meet Geddes to discuss matters further.

Acknowledges receiving Patrick Geddes’ communication that morning. Regrets to inform Geddes that he cannot find out how many pupils could attend the special performances of the ‘Masque of Learning’ as that day was the last term day and students were all leaving.

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ note regarding a possible repetition of the ‘Masque of Learning’. Regrets to inform Geddes he cannot help in the matter, as the College breaks for holiday that day and resumes after the performances are over.

Informs Patrick Geddes that the dates for the ‘Masque of Learning’ performances fall within the College vacation, therefore it will not be possible for students and staff to attend.

Considers the Masque a revelation, educational and beautiful. Mentions meeting several schoolmistresses who expressed their interest in having the opportunity to take their pupils to see the Masque. Discusses writing to various schoolmistresses to encourage them to write to Patrick Geddes or educational authorities to ask for the Masque to be repeated. Offers her support and advises Geddes a schoolmaster suggested the last weekend of April as being suitable for another performance of the Masque. Mentions Dr. Haddon.

Regrets to inform Patrick Geddes that none of the students or staff at the College will be able to attend the Masque of Learning as performances take place during the school vacation.

Informs Patrick Geddes the College will be on vacation, thus students and staff will not be able to attend the proposed performances of the Masque of Learning.

Informs Patrick Geddes that Mr. Melon is happy to arrange accommodation for Scottish students. Suggests alternative options for accommodation, such as asking the present tenant of the Scots College to give them use of part of the house or the actual purchase of the Scots College. Asks Geddes to send him the article he referred to which appeared in the Scotsman.

Photograph of the platform party on the right looking left towards the centre of the stage.

Photograph shows Tait being 'capped' by Lord Todd and surrounded by the seated platform party. The Bedellus stands behind Tait with the graduate's hood.

Photograph shows Robertson shaking hands with Lord Todd and surrounded by the seated platform party. The Bedellus stands behind Robertson and affixes the graduate's hood.

Photograph taken from Cathedral Street.

'Montpellier (Photos)' endorsed in manuscript in ink.

'Scots College in construction' endorsed in manuscript in pencil.