Item 163 - Letter from Grettie Tovey to Elizabeth Trevelyan

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47 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh. - Don agrees it is better that the Trevelyans should have the opera ["The Bride of Dionysus"]. When Miss Weisse put it in the bank she left out sixty-one leaves: Grettie deposited them and hopes they have been kept together under the same receipt; they may have altered it at Northlands before sending it. Don found the third act of the opera at 44 [George Square] so had not taken it to England at all. Thinks he is much better now he is 'not worried by letters & incidents of a galling nature'. [The Reid] orchestra is 'in full swing' after the difficulties of getting it started: about forty professionals and a few students rehearse for two hours on Tuesdays, and Don gives lectures on instrumentation to the students on Thursdays; he looks 'quite impressive towering above his orchestra'. Distressing that the Trades Union men are agitating against two of their number, of German descent but British citizens. The historical concerts are a great success: the audience for the Beethoven programmes is most appreciative. Don is very well, enjoying his social engagements. Grettie wishes they had a home, but knows they must be patient. Will go with Don to Aberdeen on the 20th when he lectures to the public and Teachers' Association at the Art Gallery there; Miss Weisse can keep track of Don's doings as the "Scotsman" always carries advertisements of them. Her father is well, with 'a regular gallery of pictures all about him' at his new house.