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Patrick Geddes expresses his dissatisfaction with The Educational Reform Conference, which in his opinion focused too much on administrative matters related to the creation of an Association, rather than on the actual topics of education and reform. Geddes feels that the politicians appointed to lead the Association do not have enough technical or scientific knowledge to truly reform education. Mentions Richard Burdon Haldane, Robert Lowe, J.M. White, F.W.Young, F.G.Ogilvie, Sir G. Pullar, Lord Reay, Lord Elgin, Miss Stevenson, Stanley Hall, John Dewey, Rein, Liard, Lalique, Rodin, Graham Bell, Picard, Reclus, and Ernest Lavisse.

Attached circular letter details the advantages of a University Hall for students, such as comfortable lodgings at accessible prices and the possibility of social interaction with other students with diverse views and experiences, which could lead to furthering one's knowledge and culture. Indicates Chelsea as a possible location for the beginning of the scheme.

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’.

Encloses a pamphlet [not extant] of the University Hall meant for distribution to the school headmasters. Asks Patrick Geddes for a list of names to whom he could send the pamphlet to. Also attaches another document [not extant] for Geddes to fill in. Mentions John Burns.

Tells Patrick Geddes she has written to the Daily News to amend an article which did not give recognition to Geddes’ important contribution to the restoration of Crosby Hall and encloses a newspaper cutting [extant] of her words. Enquires about Geddes’ health, his stay in Montpellier and Scots College.

Miss Baker would like to know whether Crosby Hall is open on Saturday morning as a friend of hers would like to visit. Note on the back says the inquiry has been answered.

Draft for three short stories or parables on working and thinking collectively. The stories demonstrate how to overcome adversity. They are to be ‘submitted for the consideration of the Organising Committee of the University and City Association of London presently or about to be situated in More’s House, Chelsea, New Crosby Hall’. 3 copies.

Draft page with correction of a fragment from Miss J.W. Home’s letter to Thomas Barnby Whitson. 3 copies.

Gives an overview of the University Extension system, outlines specimen courses on the history of London and England and University fees.

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).

Thanks Patrick Geddes for his note regarding the masque and regrets he received it with a delay due to his departure to Paris. Regrets he cannot help with the masque, as he has ‘no talent or historical knowledge’.

George Douglas presents his compliments to the Masque Committee and regrets he cannot attend the meeting on 29 January regarding the Masque of Learning.

Informs the secretary that Lavy Salvesen is abroad for a few months. Edm. F. Salvesen has many duties which prevent him from acting as a member of the Committee for the Masque of Learning.

Miss Dodds regrets she couldn’t be present at the Committee Meeting on the 29th of January and that she is unable help with the Masque of Learning for health reasons.

Acknowledges receipt of Miss Campbell Noble’s note and apologises that she and Mr. Caw are unable to help in the preparation of the Masque.