Correspondence with Edith Maryon 1912–1924

GA 263 — 14 June 1921, Hildesheim

Letter from Edith Maryon

Edith Maryon to Rudolf Steiner, sculptor's studio, Goetheanum, 14 June 1921.

Dear and esteemed teacher,

I am actually still sitting at home while a workman is fixing the “stinking pipes”; it is very boring work that should have been avoided. I will probably be able to give the sketch to Mr. Bay today. The weather is cold and unfriendly. Yesterday, Miss Vreede gave a lecture on the development and history of mathematics - quite interesting. Afterwards, Wachsmuth, Storrer, Pfeiffer and Mr. Stadtlin asked questions. Wachsmuth talked about sound figures, while Pfeiffer wanted to know to what extent the ancient Egyptians based their astronomy on mathematics. He does not speak badly, but too monotonously. Quite a few members were present, despite the heavy rainy weather, unfortunately only three or four outsiders perhaps. Dr. Boos was not there, I did not see him at all; his mother and his wife were present at the lecture on Saturday, I have no news. I received a letter from Miss Franklin, she is inviting me on a little trip again, maybe that would be the cheapest way for me to have a little vacation if only it could be arranged while you are not here.

Rosenkrantz wrote to me and sent the summer program; I sent three more to you and hope you have already received them. Prices in England for electro-galvanic images are even more expensive than in Switzerland, so I will try out how the man in Locle works. The samples I saw were flawless, but very expensive.

I often think about the work in Stuttgart and wish I could be involved. I hope the eurythmy performance was well received there? I am very interested to know how things are going there, the work and the hostile attacks. I hope that your public lecture has improved the situation somewhat; such a success should win over a number of people.

If only you didn't have to exert yourself so much, I would think of that.

With warmest regards,

Edith Maryon