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Leaflets, copy correspondence, notes and press cuttings re voluntary schools, particularly Roman Catholic, and general election policy

Chalet Fairlie. Pau, B[asse] Pyrénées.

(A supplement to the references on p. 57 of The Editorial Problem in Shakespeare. Formerly inserted in Greg’s copy of the book (Adv. c. 26. 3).)

Asks Sidgwick to add his name [as one who supports the setting up of a Syndicate to inquire into the issue of allowing of alternatives for one of the classical languages in the Previous Examination], to his list. Announces that he hopes to bring up three M.A.s from London 'to vote placet'.

Encloses Heffer's cheque [not included] for the books; 'those of Dr. [Norman?] Ferrers that were of no use for the Library and some 30 or 40 Nat. Sci. books condemned by Miss Freund.' Reports that she was at Newnham College the previous day and heard that Nora was away. Hopes that she is having a nice time. Relates that Mr and Mrs Lamb are very deliberately making up their minds to send another daughter [Dorothy; to Newnham] in October', and states that she has told them to write to Nora. Reports that there is no news of S[ingcha] H[ushoo], but that she has written to ask for some. Adds that her Uncle Henry Cunningham, her mother and her Aunt Carry have all read, or are in the process of reading it, and all find it very interesting.

War Office - Did not write as he had nothing to say she did not know; wrote R. Mond [Robert Mond?]; the Governors will meet and the affair will be dealt with.

Ambassade de France à Londres - Asks him to donate a manuscript in a fundraiser for le Comité Français pour la Protection des Intellectuels juifs persécutés.

95 Sloane Street, London, S.W.1. - Is distressed to hear she's been ill, admires their courage; thanks them for dedicating the book ['The Fear of the Dead', vol. II] to the Drapers' Company.

Paris. - Has just received Trevelyan's 'kind' letter and the copied poems; would like to come to England some time next week to discuss matters and asks when would be convenient. M. N. [Marie Nikolayevna Germanova] loved her stay with the Trevelyans, and looked 'so rested & happy' when she returned.

Wallington, Cambo, Northumberland. - Thanks Bessie for her letter, and for enclosing Madame [Irene] Zocco's; very glad to hear 'how well and splendid Julian is ', which makes up for their sadness about the nurse's illness. Glad Julian has curls; Humphry is also 'very curly' but this is 'more out of the family line' for them. He and Mary 'play Lake Regillus and Horatius on the Museum floor' with some soldiers and some 'ancient Romans' he once got in Switzerland; she is 'very clever and sharp at the uptake'. Meanwhile Theo usually rides the rocking horse, though he looks on a little, 'and spouts the poems' [by Macaulay]. He is 'very much interested' ('much' is an insertion as 'concession to Jan's hereditary ideas of grammar') about [Donald] Tovey; takes it that his progress [on the opera "The Bride of Dionysus", to Robert's libretto] is 'slow but sure'. Must be very interesting to watch him at work. Can easily believe what she says about Forster's book ["Howard's End"], which would make it 'like all his others'; he is 'just one half of a great writer' and could do with being boiled down by 'Peer Gynt's button moulder' with 'some ordinary mechanic writer who can spin him a common likely plot'. Sends love to Bob and wishes 'success to his Solomon, and the Sage' [a reference to Bob's "Foolishness of Solomon"?].

Note from Janet offering condolences for 'poor Nurse Catt's departure'; asks to be remembered to her before she leaves.

Kings Coll Camb. - Claims to find Bessie's photographs 'very depressing', but he has been assured they are not like him at all. Arnold will stay with him in London; question of whether he will visit the Trevelyans for a weekend. Agrees in general that man should not live alone: 'But que faire?' A post-script notes that the fourth volume of Proust is 'too boring', but he is persevering.

Marchmont, Greenlaw, Berwickshire. - Thanks Trevelyan for sending his new booklet of poems for Christmas [this year's "From the Shiffolds"]: this is 'an honour' which he much appreciates, and he has read them with great enjoyment. Might like the 'tiny fragment of Sophocles best... for its simplicity & truth'. Hopes if Trevelyan comes to Cambridge he might see him; perhaps he could 'manage a Saturday' [meeting of the Apostles' Society?].

East Lodge, Vigo, South Holmwood. - Very kind of the Trevelyans to think of him and his wife at Christmas; they 'fully appreciate' Trevelyan's 'little book of poems' [this year's "From the Shiffolds"]. Particularly appreciates the 'loving tribute to Lowes Dickinson', who was a 'great man in the real sense of the word'. They were pleased to hear Julian on the Third [Programme: BBC radio], and have 'watched his advance with particular interest'. Sends best wishes for the New Year.

Presumes Trinity does not want him to return, will get in touch with the WEA on his return with a view to lecturing, Winstanley, Burnaby and Bragg all seem to be back at Trinity.

Asks H M Butler to protect the son of Henry Dawson at Harrow:

Autograph seeker.