| Description | Correspondence from Gerald Henry Rendall [1851-1945, Principal of University College Liverpool and Gladstone Professor of Classics and Ancient History from 1881 to 1897, headmaster of Charterhouse School from 1897 to 1911]. The file includes some copies of Lodge's replies to Rendall. Items /97 to /109 are undated.
/1 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Seatoller House, Borrowdale, dated 4 January 1890. Rendall writes about his holiday activities. He states that he is anxious to secure a generous offer before it is withheld and will act quickly on his return. He agrees to make a donation to the Psychical fund.
/2 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from 38 Bedford Street, Liverpool, dated 24 March 1891. Rendall asks Lodge to let him know what was decided regarding building works. He discusses internal college politics mentioning Gilmour, W.R., and Edward Lawrence.
/3 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College, Liverpool, dated 14 August 1891. Rendall writes that the Physics grant has been paid by Town Council. He suggests Lodge should remove the 'note of scorn' towards the British public from his address and proposes other minor alterations. He writes: 'I am afraid I am not the right person to be shocked, and critically sensitive. You know well on what hazardous ground you have deliberately trodden [...]'.
/4 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College, Liverpool, dated 16 August 1891. Rendall sends an update on building works. He tells Lodge to leave his papers in Briscoe's hands and enjoy his holiday in Carinthia.
/5 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College, Liverpool, dated 31 December 1891. Rendall writes about making arrangements with Bennion of the County Council to provide Saturday lectures for Primary Teachers. There is an imprint of a photograph on the back of the letter (see OJL/1/145/1a).
/6 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College, Liverpool, dated 27 January 1892. Rendall writes that there would be advantages to keeping the Electro-Technical grant and the Physical grant separate and asks whether it would cause any difficulty. He adds that they must arrange a Committee to discuss clock and bell.
/7 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College, Liverpool, dated 8 February 1892. Rendall has met with Bennion [of the County Council] and needs to refine arrangements for Saturday lectures for Primary Teachers.
/8 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College, Liverpool, dated 30 March 1892. Rendall suggests that Lodge should meet Waterhouse in London to discuss placing of electric light. Rendall writes about progress with building work and the possibility of the Prince of Wales attending the opening.
/9 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College, Liverpool, dated 4 April 1892. Rendall writes to Lodge about delays to completion of the new building. He writes that there has been no reply from the Prince of Wales about attending the opening and suggests that Mr W. Rathbone could be an effective advocate in this matter.
/10 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Southwold, dated 1 January 1893. Rendall sends feedback on Lodge's 'Pioneers'. He writes at length about the running of the College and his decision to resign.
/11 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College, Liverpool, dated 13 January 1893. Rendall discusses how and when the news of his resignation should be imparted to various colleagues. He writes that he will see the pipes tomorrow but asks Lodge to drop in if possible. He writes that funds for the year have all been allocated.
/12 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College, Liverpool, dated 1 March 1893. Rendall is in favour of holding the meeting of the British Association in Liverpool in 1895 and writes that the Scientific Societies and the Mayor should be notified of the proposal.
/13 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Villa Emilia, Alassio, dated 17 April 1893. Rendall describes his holiday in Alassio. He hopes the Lit & Phil [Liverpool Literary and Philosophical Society] will give F.W.H.M. a good reception.
/14 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Westworth, Cockermouth, dated 31 December 1893. Rendall responds to news of Lodge's Christmas break and writes about his own leisure and social activities.
/15 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College, Liverpool, dated 19 April 1895. Rendall will consider nominations for the French Lectureship 'with open mind & ear'. He writes about visiting Haworth. He recommends 'Mrs Witt's Widow' by Anthony Hope.
/16 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College, Liverpool, dated 7 October 1896. Rendall writes that Lord and Lady Derby, Sir W.P., and E. Lawrence are all keen to see the X-rays and asks Lodge to arrange a demonstration.
/17 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College, Liverpool, dated 13 May 1897. Rendall responds to Lodge's paper by discussing Lodge's definition of 'proof' and its implications.
/18 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Arolla, dated 1 August 1897. Rendall wishes Lodge 'a good time across the Atlantic' and describes his trip to Arolla.
/19 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Westwood Cottage, Walberswick, Southwold, dated 19 September 1897. Rendall writes about the possibility of Lodge moving to London and advises him to consider his options carefully, writing about the claims of family, the future of the London University scheme, Imperial endowment, and the availability of financial support.
/20 Incomplete letter [from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge]. This page appears to belong to the letter above. Rendall advises Lodge to bear Glasgow in mind ('for Lord Kelvin can surely not hold on much longer'), and comments on financial and staff issues at Liverpool.
/21 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College, Liverpool, dated 29 November 1987. Rendall asks Lodge to write to Carey Foster in support of his application [for Headmastership at Charterhouse School].
/22 Printed letter of application from G. H. Rendall to the members of the governing body of Charterhouse School.
/23 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, dated 27 May 1898. Rendall comments on D's election; his only concern is that D may prove rather academic and dry. He writes that S. H. Butcher thinks Nairn sensible and level-headed.
/24 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, dated 25 May 1898. Rendall writes about the importance of character when appointing a professor and compares the reputations of Nairn and Davies. He is sorry to hear that V.M.C.T. is struggling.
/25 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, dated 8 November 1898. Rendall congratulates Lodge on the distinction awarded him [the Rumford medal of the Royal Society].
/26 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Hotel Victoria, Davos, dated 3 January 1899. Rendall has written to Lawrence about the Principalship Statute. He writes that he was ordained at Advent but the only ministry he is interested in is the School Chapel. He describes his activities and social life in Davos.
/27 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, dated 3 March 1899. Rendall regrets that he cannot come to the banquet. He invites the Lodges to visit.
/28 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, dated 11 March 1899. Rendall discusses potential holiday plans in the hopes of being able to meet with Lodge.
/29 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, dated 17 October 1899. Rendall explains why he thinks Lodge should not to pursue the idea of offering Warr the office of Principal at University College of Liverpool. He adds: 'At Cambridge what I heard was strong in favour of MacAlister'.
/30 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, dated 30 October 1899. Rendall writes that V. expresses himself well. He is keen to hear about Warr's decision: 'I can't think he will say yes. If he does the tenure will be productive, but not long'. He comments on Phelps of Oriel, Oxford. He hopes never to preach except in the School Chapel.
/31 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, dated 13 December 1899, with envelope. Rendall recalls plans made at University College Liverpool to commission a bust of William Rathbone. He adds that he thinks Dale will turn out well but he had 'hoped for something more'. With enclosures: two letters from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall dated 31 October 1897 and dated 12 December 1899 about bust of William Rathbone and other college matters; and letter from Oliver Lodge to Glazebrook dated 14 December 1899 about bust of William Rathbone.
/32 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, dated 6 June 1900. Rendall discusses the continuance of a fund. He thinks it would be unwise 'to bribe Raleigh to stay on'.
/33 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, dated 24 June 1900. Rendall writes that he liked the Specialisation address and goes on to discuss the education system in the UK, commenting on schooling, examinations, scholarships and fees.
/34 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, dated 6 July 1900. Rendall gives his opinion of Vaughan, Elton and A.T.Q.C. [as candidates for Professor of English]. He explains why it would be a bad idea to move all exams to September.
/35 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, dated 16 May 1901. Rendall advises Lodge on an invitation to join a Commission, writing that the work would be interesting and may determine the future of university education in Ireland.
/36 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, dated 5 December 1908. Rendall comments on Lodge's book ['Man and the Universe'] and thanks him for sending a copy. He asks Lodge to visit and give a talk to the pupils at Charterhouse.
/37 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from 82 Philbeach Gardens, dated 26 December 1904. Rendall asks Lodge to return his sermon. He writes that he is in strong accord with Lodge's book 'Mind and Matter' and recommends 'The Soul' by D. Syme.
/38 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, dated 14 October 1905. Rendall approves of an unspecified document, which appears to deal with marriage.
/39 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham, dated 22 February 1923. Rendall sends Lodge information about classical literature such as meanings of names and titles and interpretation of certain words or passages. He writes at length about the 'Immanence doctrine' and the ether. He comments: 'You have not the smallest warrant for imputing Truth, Goodness, Will - or any of the Eternal Values [...] to Ether: you can only say that it brings you a step nearer to understanding, how interaction can be possible'.
/40 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 28 February 1923. Rendall recommends Louis Elbe's 'Future Life' for a summary about ether, ethereal doubt, and ?externalism.
/41 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall, dated 6 March 1923. Lodge quotes aphorisms of Democritus which he plans to use in an article and asks Rendall if they are correct.
/42 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, dated 8 March 1923. Rendall sends information about Democritus and his aphorisms.
/43 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall, dated 15 April 1924. Lodge explains his use of the term inertia in response to Rendall's criticism of his chapter. He comments on the origin of Genesis but states that he prefers to leave criticism to the theologians. He writes about the value of reinterpreting Biblical texts: 'We have high authority for regarding this attempt as a questionable procedure [...] And yet, without it, the services of the Church in their doctrinal aspect are merely archaic'.
With original page of letter /41 signed by Oliver Lodge, with annotations.
/44 Postcard from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 29 April 1923. Rendall sends a quote from Christopher Smart's Tripos Verses.
/45 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 12 December 1925. Rendall recommends Otto's Idea of the Holy and offers to send a copy.
/46 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall, dated 14 December 1925. Lodge writes that he already owns a copy of Otto's Idea of the Holy but has not read it yet. He is working on a book on 'Evolution as a Creative Purpose' based on his recent talks.
/47 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 24 December 1925. Rendall refers to a [memorial] stone under east end of chancel wall. He writes that the artist Miller Watt made the sketch of the old work home building.
/48 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 23 December 1928, with envelope. He is sorry to hear that Lodge's Christmas is clouded by illness and apprehension. He writes that in the past literary opportunities were limited to Universities, the Church, and the aristocracy. He refers to a problem concerning Ben J[onson] and the Mermaid Tavern.
/49 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 19 May 1928. Rendall writes about visiting Liverpool for the 25th anniversary of the Charter. He asks Lodge to attend the annual speech-day and prize-giving at Colchester Royal Grammar School. He looks forward to Lodge's new book 'on personal survival'. He asks whether Lodge has read Smuts. He sends personal news.
/50 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 27 May 1928. Rendall understands that Lodge cannot attend the Colchester Royal Grammar School prize-giving when he has more important work to attend to. He comments on his own 'smaller sphere' of work. He compares public-spiritedness in Liverpool and Essex.
/51 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall, dated 2 January 1929. Lodge writes about his wife's health. He tells Rendall about his discussion with Oliver [W. F. Lodge] about Shakespeare, Jonson and the Sonnets, noting that Oliver did not mean to suggest that Rendall was influenced by snobbery. He offers to send a copy of Eddington's Gifford Lectures.
/52 [No document with this number]
/53 Printed New Year card sent from G. H. Rendall [to Oliver Lodge], 1930. The card contains information about Scir-Burn Mill, Dedham, including an illustration. [Originally sent with /53].
/54 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 28 December 1929. Rendall refers to the card featuring Scir-Burn Mill [see /53]. He hopes his book on the Sonnets will be out by the end of January. He comments on news from India.
/55 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 22 January 1930. Rendall sends feedback on Lodge's proof. He comments on the book of Huxley's 'ethical paradoxes' sent by Lodge. On the same day he received from Bradley a copy of his 'Miscellany'; he hopes to see Bradley before he passes on.
/56 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 28 January 1930. Rendall discusses entropy. He looks forward to reading 'Points of View'. He comments on [Alice] Meynell's biography, essays and poetry. He comments on postal costs.
/57 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 29 January 1930. Rendall enjoyed Lodge's 'Point of View'. He is impressed by Lodge's rate of work and encloses proofs [not included].
/58 Page of corrections and suggestions on Lodge's proofs.
/59 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall, dated 29 January 1930. Lodge thanks Rendall for helping with his proofs. He complains about the definition of entropy.
/60 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall, dated 30 January 1930. Lodge thanks Rendall for the amended proof. He writes that the piece is a radio broadcast which is to be published in a collection by Allen and Unwin.
/61 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 30 January 1930. Rendall writes that he is able to grasp the main issues addressed in Lodge's proof and comments: 'I am glad you come in sight of constructive speculation - an etheric energy gives somewhat more rest for the foot of the soul than a 4th dimensional'.
/62 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall, dated 14 February 1930. Lodge comments on Rendall's book on the Sonnets.
/63 Printed leaflet 'The Memory of Edward de Vere' containing toast proposed by Rev Canon G. H. Rendall at the first Annual Dinner of the Shakespeare Fellowship, 12 April 1930.
/64 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall, dated 29 March 1930. Lodge gives his own and his son's opinion of Rendall's book on the Sonnets.
/65 Letter [from G. H. Rendall] to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 7 April 1930. Rendall advises Lodge against using the word 'turbulent' and offers alternatives.
/66 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to O. W. F. Lodge, dated 8 April 1930. Lodge refers to O. W. F. Lodge's criticism of Rendall's book on the Sonnets, and forwards Rendall's reply.
/67 Copy of letter [from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall], dated 8 April 1930. Lodge writes that he will try to make an intervention in 'Nature' to prevent the word 'turbulent' from becoming too deep-rooted.
/68 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 15 May 1930. Rendall writes about the Shakespeare Fellowship dinner at which he gave a toast.
/69 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 29 May 1930. Rendall sends thanks for the signed copy of 'Beyond Physics' and responds to the content of the book. He expresses disappointment with the reviews of his book [on the Sonnets]. He writes about discussing literature with Oliver [W. F. Lodge] at the English Association.
/70 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 4 August 1930. Rendall responds to Lodge's work by discussing the idea of the inertia of matter. He writes about his holiday in Switzerland. With copy of Lodge's reply attached (see /71).
/71 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall, dated 5 August 1930. Lodge explains the inertia of matter and its response to force.
/72 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 17 September 1930. Rendall asks Lodge to distribute prizes on Royal Grammar School speech day. He has been urged to write by the governors of the school. With copy of Lodge's reply attached (see /73)
/73 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall, dated 19 September 1930. Lodge regrets that he cannot attend the Royal Grammar School school prize-giving.
/74 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 22 September 1930. Rendall understands that Lodge is unable to attend the Royal Grammar School school prize-giving. He writes about his current work.
/75 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 17 July 1931. Rendall advises Lodge on Latin chapter heading. He is glad Lodge is 'indulging in Autobiography'. He notes that Liverpool will be celebrating its Jubilee this Christmas and mentions socialising with the Rathbones. He thanks Lodge for sending Alfred Dodd Sonnets. His version of Minucius Felix has just been published. With copy of Lodge's reply, dated 18 July 1931, sending news of holiday in Italy and expressing interest in Minucius Felix.
/76 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 16 November 1931. Rendall plans to attend Liverpool's centenary celebrations in December but writes that Lodge should not travel if his doctor has advised against it. He is trying to help Lady Ashby identify someone. He is sorry to hear of J. Sampson's death. He expresses interest in the SPR [Society for Psychical Research]'s work on dowsing.
/77 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 6 December 1931, with envelope. Rendall thanks Lodge for a gift, writing that it revives many memories. He wishes Lodge were attending the anniversary celebrations but understands that he must conserve his strength. He writes about Lodge's work at Liverpool and at Birmingham and reflects on career choices.
/78 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 27 December 1931, with envelope. Rendall describes anniversary celebrations at Liverpool and tells Lodge about the development of the University. He sees that Lodge has written forewords for Miss Leonard and L. Dahl and comments on confusing 'chatter' [surrounding spiritualism].
/79 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 10 January 1932. Rendall sends an article by W. G. Benham relating to Lodge's family history (not included). He writes about seeing Mrs MacCunn and Mrs F. Carey at Liverpool. He sends a proof copy of his article about the early history of University of Liverpool (enclosure included). He discusses the disappearance of Christ's body from the tomb and the virgin birth.
/80 Printed card containing illustrations of the poor house in Dedham, 1725, and gravestone of Mary, wife of William Hart, with insert reading 'Happy Christmas and New Year'.
/81 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 18 January 1932. Rendall sends a cutting from the County Standard (not included) and writes about C. Gore [1853-1932, bishop of Oxford], who he knew at Harrow.
/82 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall, dated 19 January 1932. Lodge writes about Charles Gore, who has recently died, describing him as 'the best example of a Saint that I knew'. He writes that there is an error in the cutting Rendall sent about his grandfather the Rev Oliver Lodge of Barking. He partly disagrees with Jeans's address to the Institute of Philosophical Studies sends a draft copy of his response (not included).
/83 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 21 January 1932. Rendall agrees with Lodge's criticisms [of Jeans's address to the Institute of Philosophical Studies], writing that to identify Ether with mathematical symbols is meaningless. He sends some corrections to Lodge's draft.
/84 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall, dated 22 January 1932. Lodge responds to Rendall's comments on his article; he explains his reference to Lord Salisbury's Presidential Address to the British Association in 1894, and his attempt to make an analogy between capital and energy.
/85 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 26 January 1932. Rendall questions Lodge's analogy of coins to energy. He sends a cutting of an article by W. G. Benham. He writes that he spent his 81st birthday attending the French Art Exhibition.
/86 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 22 September 1932. Rendall writes about Lodge's health. He writes about his trip to Switzerland. He discusses Shakespeare scholarship and myths, giving his opinion on the work of Dover Wilson and Percy Allen. He plans to attend a Trinity College reunion at Cambridge. At the Modern Churchman's Conference he spoke to Mead (of the Quest) about psycho-physical experiences.
/87 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall, dated 26 September 1932. Lodge responds to Rendall's comments about Shakespeare scholarship. He writes about his health.
/88 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 16 November 1934. Rendall sends Lodge a copy of his book ['Personal Clues']. He writes that he has recovered from his accident remarkably well.
/89 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall, dated 19 November 1934. Lodge thanks Rendall for the copy of 'Personal Clues'. He writes about his state of health. He adds that he and his neighbours are reading Shakespeare plays once a week.
/90 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 21 November 1934. Rendall writes about the positive reaction to his book, which has convinced some [that Shakespeare's plays were actually written by Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford]. He writes about his engagements.
/91 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 6 September 1935, with envelope. Rendall responds to news of the death of A.C.B. [A. C. Bradley]. He writes that he has not kept up-to-date with science except reading books by Lodge, Eddington and Jeans. He is working on Dedham Manorial history. He writes about his state of health.
/92 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 14 September 1935. Rendall writes that he was unable to go to Birmingham because he had a fall in London. He comments: 'It would have been interesting if you could have exchanged Physicist courtesies with Jeans'. With copy of Lodge's reply, dated 17 September 1934. Lodge is 'horrified' to hear of Rendall's accident (this item numbered /92a).
/93 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 12 September 1936. Rendall writes of his trip to Switzerland. He sends his pamphlet on Immortality (not included). He comments on Conway's 'Pilgrim's Quest'.
/94 Copy of letter from Oliver Lodge to G. H. Rendall, dated 17 September 1936. Lodge comments on Rendall's pamphlet on Immortality and suggests publication in The Hibbert. He has not seen Conway's 'Pilgrim's Quest'. He has just returned from [the British Association meeting in] Blackpool. He writes: 'You keep wonderfully well, and are still able to write in a way which I cannot. Bradley went first, and you will survive the last of the three'.
/95 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Dedham House, Dedham, Essex, dated 18 September 1936. Rendall writes about Lodge's attendance at the recent meeting of the British Association. He writes about the definition of Creationism and Traducianism. He offers to send Lodge his copy of Conway's 'Quest'.
/96 Printed pamphlet: 'Ben Jonson and the First Folio Edition of Shakespeare's Plays' by Gerald H. Rendall, 1939.
/97 Printed leaflet: 'Fellowship' by Rev Canon G. H. Rendall, including printed photograph of Rendall on cover.
/98 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, undated [Rendall was at Charterhouse from 1897-1911]. Rendall sends feedback on Lodge's draft [which appears to be about Christian education in schools].
/99 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, undated [c1899]. Rendall writes that H. Jackson thinks Conway does not have the tact or requisite balance of mind [for the position of Principal at University College Liverpool]. Rendall believes that MacAlister would be a strong candidate, and asks whether Lodge has considered Caton.
/100 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Charterhouse, Godalming, undated [c1898]. Rendall writes that he cannot join the Synthetic Society. He is glad Glazebrook has been appointed [as Principal of University College, Liverpool].
/101 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from 20 Ladbroke Square, undated [the letter appears to date from Rendall's time at University College Liverpool: 1880-1897]. Rendall writes about the success of students (Howard, Miss Shenalt, and Miss Palethorpe). He writes that he has applied for Associateship of the British Association and asks Lodge to recommend lectures 'fit for an outsider'. He refers to a difficulty involving Senate representatives.
/102 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from 15 Pulteney Street, Bath, dated 5 April [----]. Rendall responds to the death of a mutual friend. He is glad that Lodge, like A. J. Balfour, can join the S.S. [Synthetic Society?].
/103 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Hainsworth's Lodgings, Ilkley, undated [?1895]. Rendall writes that if the Lodges decide to visit Yorkshire instead of the Isle of Wight they should book a room soon and be aware that the weather may not suit post-influenza patients. He has been reading Mrs Gaskell's life of Charlotte Bronte and [Robert Hichens's] The Green Carnation, 'which is out-Heroded by the Oscar of the Courts'.
/104 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from Hainsworth's Lodgings, Ilkley, dated 3 April [?1895]. Rendall exchanges holiday news. He writes that Lodge cannot accept an invitation without the assent of Council and suggests Lodge make the trip [to Lowell?] at Easter 1896.
/105 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from 20 Ladbroke Square, Notting Hill, dated 19 August [----]. Rendall thanks Lodge for sending Building Committee minutes and discusses result of vote. He stresses the importance of getting plans made and launching an appeal for funds.
/106 Incomplete letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge (last page only). Rendall writes that Senate must decide on permanent suspension or expulsion. He writes that W. Rathbone has asked him to be Treasurer. He congratulates Lodge on winning financial support.
/107 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College Liverpool, dated 2 November [1886]. Rendall writes that he is to marry his cousin Miss [Ellen] Rendall.
/108 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College Liverpool, undated. Rendall apologises if he appeared to repel Lodge's kindness, but he cannot talk about colleagues or himself before tomorrow's meeting.
/109 Letter from G. H. Rendall to Oliver Lodge, written from University College Liverpool, dated 30 October [----]. Rendall writes that he thinks a good deal of Clark. He thinks records of condolence would be painful and inappropriate but hopes a fitting tribute can be made in future. |