PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE
Reference :-
༑།།།TCO.885
21 PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON
ALLY WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE BE REPRODUCED PHOTOGRAPHIC- COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH—NOT TO
46
presentation of the slides, and that the question of the pictures would be borne in
ind. The matter was allowed to stand over.
The Committee discussed the means of extending the sale of the book of lectures on India, and of the slides.
With regard to the popular edition, Mr. Mackinder explained that Messrs. Philip could deal with educational bodies, but that it would be necessary for the Committee to take action to secure that it should be brought to the notice of the general public. He was of opinion that in Scotland there would be a demand for the paper-covered issue, and suggested approaching Messrs. Menzies with a view to its being placed on the bookstalls.
Mr. Sadler enquired whether the book could reach the English public through Messrs. W. H. Smith.
Mr. Mercer observed that it would be difficult to arrange matters with the latter firm, and that there was little demand for such works in England.
Mr. Sadler suggested that interest in the book should be aroused in one particu- lar district at a time, through the agency of the local press, and that at the same time the book itself should be on sale in that district. In order to reach the press he promised to put Mr. F. Peaker into communication with the Committee.
Mr. Sadler also suggested communicating with the principal tourist agencies, such as Cook's, Gaze's, and the American Express Company.
With regard to the slides, Sir John Struthers promised to enquire what use was being made of the sets purchased by the Scotch Provincial Committees.
Mr. Sadler called attention to the difficulties in the way of the purchase of sets of slides by the English Education Authorities, and mentioned in particular Birmingham and Liverpool, where his efforts had failed.
He was of opinion that, in order to introduce the slides, it would be necessary for a few sets to be lent for a time to different bodies. He asked that, with this end in view, the Board of Education should be invited to purchase one or two sets for their library. It might then be possible to arrange for the delivery of a course of the lectures in the districts where the book was being brought to notice.
Mr. Mackinder stated that the course of lectures to London teachers was not yet finished, and that the London County Council had not, so far, purchased slides.
Sir John Struthers promised to confer with Mr. Blair, of the London County Council.
Sir Charles Lucas remarked on the difficulty of advertising from a Government Department..
The question of introducing the lectures into the Colonies was then raised, and Sir Charles Lucas proposed to send copies of the lecturers' edition of the Indian lectures to the High Commissioners, and to communicate with Sir George Reid.
Sir John Struthers suggested that, if possible, the High Commissioners should be asked to confer with the Committee.
At Sir Charles Lucas's suggestion it was decided to take no action with regard to the South African and Canadian editions of the lectures on the United Kingdom until the High Commissioners were consulted as to the proposed lectures on Canada and South Africa respectively.
Sir John Struthers said that, as a result of press reports of the delivery of the Indian lectures in Scotland. a letter had been written from the office of the Commonwealth of Australia to the Scotch Education Department offering to furnish views of Australia. He proposed to refer the writer to Sir Charles Lucas.
Mr. Mackinder explained the reasons which led to the inclusion of Mauritius, Zanzibar, and East Africa in the series of lectures which was being prepared on the Imperial Stations.
Sir John Struthers withdrew, and Sir Charles Holroyd took the Chair. The Committee discussed the composition of the remaining sets of lectures, and the matter was postponed for further discussion.
Sir Charles Lucas moved the acceptance of the proposals contained in Messrs. Philip's letter of the 23rd of December* for the printing and publication of the three sets of lectures on Canada, Australasia, and the Imperial Stations, and the Committee concurred.
Messrs. Philip's letter of the 23rd of December,† with reference to the prepara- tion of wall pictures for use in schools, was then read. Sir Charles Holroyd pro- posed, and the Committee agreed, that they should be informed that the Committee
• No. 72.
† No. 73.
17
were not inclined to proceed in the matter, but that Messrs. Philip would, no doubt, take the opportunity of discussing the subject with Mr. Mackinder.
Mr. Sadler mentioned that a new lantern was being used in schools, which threw views on the screen direct from cards or photographs.
Sir Charles Lucas moved that Sir Everard im Thurn be invited to join the Committee, and the Committee approved.
15200
No. 78.
VISUAL INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE to THE EDUCATION SUB-COM- MITTEE, VICTORIA LEAGUE. MADAM,
Downing Street, 3 February, 1911. WITH reference to my letter of the 27th of January, 1909,* and previous correspondence, I beg to enclose a copy of a book of lectures on India which has been issued by the Visual Instruction Committee of this Office.
2. A popular illustrated edition of the book has been published by Messrs. George Philip & Son, 32, Fleet Street, E.C., at 8d. a copy in paper covers and 1s. in cloth.
20445
SIR,
No. 79.
I am, &c.,
C. P. LUCAS.
COLONIAL OFFICE to INDIA OFFICE.
Downing Street, 3 February, 1911.
WITH reference to your letter of the 4th of July, 1910, I am directed by Mr. Secretary Harcourt to transmit to you, to be laid before the Earl of Crewe, two copies of the book of lectures on India which has been issued by the Visual Instruction Committee of this Office.
2.
A popular illustrated edition of the book, for use without the lantern slides, 3. Mr. Harcourt desires to convey the thanks of the Committee for the great assistance which they have received from the India Office in connection with the revision and correction of the lectures.
has also been published. A copy of this also is enclosed.
36499
No. 80.
I am, &c.,
C. P. LUCAS.
HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR AUSTRALIA to SIR C. LUCAS. (Received 8 February, 1911.)
[Answered by No. 86.] Commonwealth Offices, 72, Victoria Street, DEAR SIR CHARLES LUCAS.
Westminster, S.W., February 7th, 1911. It is understood from Sir John Struthers, Secretary to the Scottish Education Department, that there is a proposal for a series of Illustrated Lectures on the Empire, and as we desire to assist with some good slides of Australia, we wrote to him on the matter, and he now says that the lectures were arranged for them on behalf of the Visual Instruction Committee of the Colonial Office, and that they are only intermediaries for the purpose of arranging for the delivery of lectures already prepared by the Committee.
Could you kindly give me information under this head as to what we could do to provide slides for the adequate representation of Australia in the proposed series of lectures in connection with the schools in Scotland!
Yours sincerely.
• Not printed.
R. MUIRHEAD COLLINS.
† No. 24.
48