Correspondence with Edith Maryon 1912–1924

GA 263 — 15 August 1923, Hildesheim

Letter from Edith Maryon

Edith Maryon to Rudolf Steiner

Sculptor's studio, Goetheanum
Dornach near Basel, Aug. 15, 1923

Dear and esteemed teacher,

Today it is very hot again, in the afternoon there was a lot of wind and maybe a storm will come. It is Friday and very quiet.

This morning Miss Günther left. She has had a lot of pain in the last few days and was (according to Miss Stolle) often absent; around 5 o'clock in the morning she gently passed away. Stolle was with her. Dr. Mitscher told me that Sister Johanna should arrange everything for her. It is probably a relief for her after such a long illness. Dr. Wegman and Mr. Steffen are dealing with what needs to be done later, I now hear. Miss Bauer is feeling better; she was even in town. I am a little better, only the great heat is a little trying for the heart, so I do as good as nothing until it cools. Hopefully it is not too hot in Ilkley? Soon the first half of the long time will be over.

Thursday. The storm came, but was not very great, but today it is considerably cooler and fresher.

The letter was delivered this morning because no one collected anything from the post office yesterday, which was a holiday. I am very glad that everything is going well. I heard from Miss Wilson (about Miss Lewis) that it was cold and wet in Ilkley last week. I hope you complain if there are not enough warm blankets in the room, as it will probably be necessary at Penmaenmawr. It is often very fresh there, and hotels often don't take enough care of it, and I have some mistrust regarding the current course instructors - I mean their ability to have everything in order at the right time. Please complain and don't catch a cold, please don't forget to check what is available in the room. This letter should also arrive on Saturday. I haven't seen the program yet.

Yes, the news from Germany is all very, very sad, one can only be sad.

But I am pleased to hear that some enthusiasm, understanding and energy can be found among the course people. If they could just get a proper school going, you would be a bit rewarded for all the effort. Miss Wilson writes some details about the strong impression the lectures make, but it all depends on the personality of the people; Miss Cross was unfortunately unable to get anything done.

I don't know when you will give your lectures if there is no program; will they all be improvisations, including the eurythmy?

Warmest thoughts

Edith Maryon