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Discusses the predicament of the Town and Gown Association, his meeting with Thomas Barnby Whitson and his views on the matter. Believes Whitson should approach William Stowell Haldane regarding this matter. Suggests that if Henry Beveridge’s loan could be repaid the Association would remain solvent. Suggests meeting Lord Pentland to discuss the matter further.

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.

Mrs. Peake is disappointed that Patrick Geddes had to cancel his Newbury lectures due to difficulties about dates. Hopes he and Anna Geddes would still pay her and her husband a visit. Mentions Mr. G. Gidley Robinson and the Herbertsons.

Asks Anna Geddes to send a card for the opening of Crosby Hall to Miss Dalgleish in London.

Discusses past efforts of organising Patrick Geddes’ Crosby Hall Pageant Play and asks for the support of the Directors of the University and City Association. Mentions Lady Downes and Mrs. Farquharson.

Holyrood memorial to the late King. Reference to the 'Usher Hall wrangle'. Mention of Sir Herbert Maxwell, Sir Schomburg McDonnell, [ ], [ ] Blaikie, the Old Edinburgh Club, the Cockburn Association, Edinburgh Architectural Association, [Robert] Rowand Anderson, [ ] Lorimer, Bruce Home and John Burns.

Undefined business, possibly about International Exhibition in Glasgow. The question of whether John [Burns] should open in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Mention of Mr. Campbell, Lord Pentland and Patrick Geddes.

On reverse of 'Cities and Town Planning Exhibition, 1911' notepaper.

Typescript.

Typescript.

With illustrations of some aquatic insects. Second edition. Printed.

'Supplement to the Architects' and Builders' Journal, Wednesday, February 8th, 1911'

Anon.

Typescript. First page missing. With letter of enclosure, 16 May 1911, S.K. Ratcliffe to Patrick Geddes.

From The Scotsman.