THE POINT OF THE STORY
“_Time Was unlocks the riddle of Time Is_.
_That offers choice of glory or of gloom_:
_The solver makes Time Shall Be surely his._”
The point of the story is the music that the Philadelphia Orchestra
makes. It would be a tragedy if after twenty-five years anyone could
ask “Why?” A tragedy for the officers and directors, for the Women’s
Committees, and for the reader and writer of this book. For the
musicians and for Leopold Stokowski it would be more than a tragedy,
the object of life would cease to exist.
Beginning in 1912 the musical record becomes more and more interesting.
The leader has poured out his talents for Philadelphia and the feast
has been lavish. Programme after programme of the works of the
great, interpreted by the brain of Leopold Stokowski have enthralled
his audiences. Only a few special selections and occasions can be
mentioned, but a perusal of the programmes for thirteen years shows
that the average of Philadelphia Orchestra concerts is far above the
usual average, for he is a master maker of programmes.
1912-13: Gustav Strube, “Puck”; Herman Sandby, Prelude to Act IV
“The Vikings of Helgenland”; Edward Elgar, Symphony No. 1; Guiseppe
Martucci, Symphony No. 1; Sigismund Noszkowski, “Die Steppen”; Richard
Strauss, “Liesbes Scene” from “Feursnot,” “Salome’s Tanz”; Henri
Rabaud, Symphony No. 2[42]; Ernest Schelling, “Légende Symphonic.”[43]
[42] First performance in America.
[43] First performance in America.
1913-14: Hans Erich Pfitzner, “Käthchen von Heilbronn,” overture;
Fernandez Arbos, “Guajiras,”[44] violin and orchestra; Florent Schmitt,
“Rapsodie Viennoise”[45]; Albert Roussel, Evocation No. 2 “La Ville
Rose”[46]; Henry Hadley, Symphony, “North, East, South and West”; Erich
Korngold, “Schauspiel” Overture; Otto Mueller, member Philadelphia
Orchestra, “Dramatic Overture”; Henry A. Lang[47], Symphony “Fantasies
of a Poet”; Beethoven, Ninth Symphony with Chorus.
[44] First performance in America.
[45] First performance in America.
[46] First performance in America.
[47] Philadelphian.
1914-15: Jan Sibelius, “Finlandia”; Bach, triple concerto, piano,
violin and flute; Paderewski, Symphony B minor[48], Special Concerts
for the Benefit of the Pension Fund; Mendelssohn, “Lobgesang Symphony”
with soloists and sixteen Choral Societies; Wagner Programme. Frederick
Stock, Symphony C minor; Feruccio Busoni, Indian Fantasy, piano and
orchestra;[49] Sandby, Suite from “The Woman and the Fiddler”; Mrs. H.
H. A. Beach, Symphony “Gaelic”; Georges Enesco, “Roumanian Rhapsody.”
1915-16: Gustav Strube, “Variations on an Original Theme”; Camille
Zeckwer[50], Symphonic Poem, “Sohrab and Rustum” (conducted by
composer); Enrique Granados, Intermezzo and Epilogue from Goyescas;
Gustav Mahler, Eighth Symphony for orchestra soli and chorus;[51]
Strauss “Alpensymphonie.”[52]
[48] First performance in America.
[49] First performance in America.
[50] Philadelphian.
[51] First performance in America.
[52] First performance in America.
1916-17: Frederick A. Stock: Violin Concerto, D minor; Arne Oldberg
“June” (conducted by composer); Gustav Mahler, “Das Lied von der
Erde,”[53] symphony for soli voices and orchestra; Max Bruch, Concerto
for two pianos written for Rose and Ottilie Sutro (first world
performance); Michel Dvorsky, “Chromaticon” piano and orchestra, Josef
Hofmann, pianist; Debussy, “The Blessed Damosel” after Rosetti for
soprano and Chorus of Women; Schelling, “Impressions,” variations
for piano and orchestra, composer at the piano; Liszt, Eine Faust
Symphonie, orchestra, tenor and bass soli and chorus; Bach, Matthäus
Passion, orchestra, soli, Philadelphia Orchestra Chorus, Chorus of
Girls from Philadelphia Normal School and Girls’ High School.
[53] First performance in America.
1917-18: American Programme, Edgar Stillman Kelley Symphony “New
England,” compositions by Philip H. Goepp, Arthur Foote; Skryabin,
“Poème de l’Extase”; Beethoven, Three Equali for four Trombones; Bach,
Concerto, three pianos and orchestra, Mme. Olga Samaroff, Bauer,
Gabrilowitsch; Sinding, Symphony; Ernest Chausson, “Poème” violin and
orchestra, Thaddeus Rich, violinist; Bloch Programme, concert conducted
by composer; Selim Palmgren concerto “The River,” piano and orchestra.
1918-19: MacDowell “Indian Suite” dirge in memory of fallen Americans;
Dvorsky, “The Haunted Castle”; Debussy “Sirènes,” orchestra and women’s
voices; Lorenziti, Suite for Viole d’Amour, Henri Casadesus, soloist;
Rachmaninoff, Air for a Choir of Solo Violins with orchestra; Programme
of four American composers, Frederic S. Converse, H. Clough-Leiter,
John Alden Carpenter, Cecil Forsyth; Leo Ornstein, piano soli, composer
at the piano; Chadwick, “Tam o’Shanter”; Ernest Bloch, Symphony No. 1;
Louis Garnier, “Vision” Poème for Orchestra.
1919-20: Beethoven, Choral Fantasy in C minor, piano, orchestra and
chorus, Mme. Samaroff, pianist; Malipiero, “Pause del Silenzio”;
Loeffler “A Pagan Poem” for Orchestra, with piano, English horn and
three trumpets obligato, Bauer pianist; Charles T. Griffes, four
compositions for orchestra; Rachmaninoff, Concerto No. 3, piano and
orchestra, composer at the piano; Symphony “The Bells”[54] (after Poe),
orchestra solo voices and Philadelphia Orchestra Chorus; Lorenziti,
Concerto for Viole d’Amour, double bass and orchestra, Thaddeus Rich
and Anton Torello, soloists; Weber, Concertino in F for bassoon and
orchestra, Richard Krueger, soloist; André Maquarre, two compositions
for orchestra; Mozart Opus 30, arranged as a Concerto for oboe and
small orchestra, Marcel Tabuteau, soloist; Beethoven, Ninth Symphony,
Philadelphia Orchestra Chorus, marking Ninety-sixth Anniversary of
first performance, 1824.
[54] First performance in America.
1910-21: Leo Sowerby “Comes Autumn Time”; J. Guy Ropartz, Symphony
No. 4; Cyril Scott, concerto piano and orchestra, composer at the
piano; John Alden Carpenter “A Pilgrim Vision” to mark Tercentenary of
Landing of the Mayflower; Beethoven, Ninth Symphony with Philadelphia
Orchestra Chorus; Brahms; double concerto violin and cello, Rich and
Penha, soloists; Brahms, “Requiem,” soprano and baritone soli, chorus
and orchestra; Gilchrist[55], Symphonic Poem, unveiling of Gilchrist
memorial; Mahler, Symphony No. 2, for orchestra, chorus and solo
soprano and contralto.
[55] Philadelphian.
1921-22: Sibelius, Symphony No. 5[56]; Alfredo Casello, “Pages of War”
for orchestra; Gregor Fitelberg, Polish Rhapsody[57]; Bloch, Suite
for viola and orchestra; Schoenberg, Five Orchestra Pieces; Vincent
d’Indy “Poème des Rivages,” d’Indy, guest conductor (first performed
on present tour); Bach Passacaglia, orchestrated by Leopold Stokowski
(first time); Strawinsky “Sacre du Printemps”[58]; Manuel de Falla,
excerpts from “El Amor Brujo”[59]; Otto Mueller, Carnival Overture
“Schlaraffiada.”
1922-23: Debussy “La Cour des Lys”; Ravel, “La Valse Choreographic,”
Poem for Orchestra; Strawinsky, “Feuerwerk”; Franck Centenary, Symphony
D minor. The orchestra was engaged by Dr. Richard Strauss for four New
York concerts of his own works exclusively. Dr. Strauss also conducted
one in Philadelphia.
1922-1923: Camille Zeckwer, “Jade Butterflies”; Strawinsky, “Trois
Poésies de la Lyrique Japonaise”; Enesco, Symphony E flat, Roumanian
Rhapsody, Enesco, guest conductor; Brahms, concerto for violin, Enesco,
violinist; January 26th and 27th, 1923, compositions by Milhaud,
Poulenc, Auric, Satie; Schelling, “A Victory Ball”; Pick-Mangiagali,
“Sortilegi,” Symphonic Poem, piano and orchestra; D. G. Mason, Prelude
and Fugue, piano and orchestra; Henry Eichheim, Oriental Impressions
for Orchestra; Schoenberg, “Kammersymphonie”.
1923-24: Strawinsky, “Chant du Rossignol”[60]; Bach concerto for
harpsichord; Händel, concerto for harpsichord, Wanda Landowska,
soloist; Strawinsky, “Symphonie d’Instruments à Vent”[61]; Josef
Hofmann, compositions for piano and orchestra, East and West,
Caliedescope, the Haunted Castle, “Chromaticon” (Dvorsky); Ottorino
Respighi, “Sinfonia Drammatica”; Deems Taylor, Suite “Through
the Looking Glass”; compositions by Magnard, Jean-Jules-Amable
Roger-Ducasse; Hand Krása; Strawinsky, “Renard,” burlesque for Chamber
Orchestra, two tenors, two basses; Beethoven, Ninth Symphony with
Toronto Choir.
[56] First performance in America.
[57] First performance in America.
[58] First performance in America.
[59] First performance in America.
[60] First performance in America.
[61] First performance in America.
1924-25: Nicholas Medtner, piano concerto, composer at piano; Edgar
Varese, “Hyperprisms”; Paul Hindemuth, Nusch-Nuschi Dances; Karl
Szymsanowski, violin concerto[62]; Kurt Atterberg, Symphony No. 2; Henry
Joslyn, War Dance from Suite, “Native Moments”; Strawinsky programme,
Strawinsky guest conductor; Prokokieff, Suite Scythe, “Ala and Lolli”;
Arthur Bliss, “Mêlée Fantasque”; Germaine Taillefer, Concerto[63] for
piano and orchestra; Isaac Albeniz, “Fête Dieu à Séville”; Edward
Burlingame Hill, Arthur Bliss, compositions for two pianos and
orchestra.
[62] First performance in America.
[63] First performance in America.
It must not be supposed from the above that the usual standard works
are not performed. The list is given to show the wide musical range to
which Philadelphians are treated. No mention has been made of the many
Wagner and Tschaikowsky programmes that have been presented. They have
occurred every year and are always a delight.
It is a pleasure to mention the principal players in the orchestra, who
are not generally known personally by the audience. It is a case of
“by their voices you shall know them,” and their voices enthrall the
listeners week by week. First comes Dr. Thaddeus Rich, most popular of
concertmasters and an assistant conductor of no mean attainments, who
is sometimes called to take the conductor’s place at the last minute,
where he acquits himself with honors. As we look farther there are:
David Dubinsky, first second violin; Samuel Lifschey, first viola;
Hanns Pick, violoncello; W. M. Kincaid, flute; Marcel Tabuteau, oboe;
Daniel Bonade, clarinet; Anton Horner, horn; Walter Guetter, bassoon;
Sol. Cohen, trumpet; Gardell Simons, Paul P. Lotz, C. E. Gerhard,
trombones; Philip A. Donatelli, tuba; Anton Torello, bass; Vincent
Fanelli, Jr., harp; and last but not least, Oscar Schwar, tympani.
These players all possess the requisites, which seem to be ability to
play and ability to obey, for the response of their wills to the will
of the leader is what makes success in an orchestra. One noticeable
feature about the musicians is their youth; this is patent to the eye,
and to the ear, from the virility of their performance.
To those who do not see farther than the Academy stage, it would be
useless to explain that the conductor’s activities are not confined to
stepping briskly onto the platform and leading concerts. People who
have given the matter thought must know that he is working all the
year round for the Philadelphia Orchestra. The rehearsals are very
exacting and the players are wonderfully prepared. Conducting a concert
means a physical, mental and emotional strain which is only understood
by those who have seen the conductor as he comes off the stage. Leading
without a score requires perfect concentration. Painstaking effort
and patience on the part of Mr. Stokowski bring their reward in the
finish of the performance, but it looks so easy! And therein is shown
his skill. Next there is the constant search for new works and the
mastering of them before rehearsals can begin. Much time is occupied
in hearing and selecting players, for no stone is left unturned to
find the best artists for each position. The mail is also a subject
of importance, as correspondence is kept up with individuals and
publishers and then there are letters of complaint or approval, all
to be answered. The conductor is a busy man, whose brain never stops
working, planning, devising for the orchestra.
Leopold Stokowski’s musical gifts are of a nature difficult to
describe. What thrills come to one at the remembrance of certain
moments, the first hearing of the Bach “Passacaglia,” the “Prelude
and Liebestod” from Tristan, the symphonies of Brahms, Schubert and
Tschaikowsky, Mahler’s Eighth, where the chorus “Alles Vergängliches
ist nur ein Gleichniss” soars aloft, Beethoven’s Seventh, and the Ninth
with the Mendelssohn Choir of Toronto. But why mention special moments?
The audiences have come to expect every concert to be a “special
moment.”
Philadelphia is to be congratulated that the orchestra bearing its name
is in the hands of Leopold Stokowski, master musician. It is constantly
advancing. When one peak on the climb is reached, the clouds roll away
and another comes into view. Let no man speak its doom by proclaiming
that the summit of Parnassus has been reached by the Philadelphia
Orchestra.
* * * * *
The name of Alexander Van Rensselaer, Esq., appears on the first page
of this book. It is fitting that it should also appear on the last,
for the president’s activities encircle the orchestra. Many records of
his deeds appear in the annals of the Association, and many more are
engraved in the hearts of his fellow-workers and fellow-townsmen. He is
the only person, however, who knows what sacrifices his devotion has
entailed. For although a president may appear to enjoy more sunshine
than other individuals, he also bears the shock of all the storms. The
responsibility of such a post for twenty-five unbroken years is a heavy
burden for a man to bear. To say that he has borne it and continued to
hold the respect and affection of Philadelphians is the finest tribute
that could be paid him.
The story told in this book has been made possible by the president of
the Philadelphia Orchestra Association.
IN MEMORIAM
THEODORE THOMAS
BORN OCTOBER 11, 1835; DIED JANUARY 4, 1905
“The death of the pioneer of American music, and a veritable Titan
of Conductors, Theodore Thomas, brings consternation to the world
of music, as this great man stood for all that is pure and noble in
his art. An event so calamitous, and peculiarly significant here in
Philadelphia, where he was well known and beloved, devolves upon me
the sad duty of giving an orchestral expression of our deep grief.
While it is true that an all-wise Providence saw fit to remove
from the field of action one who had probably reached the apogee
of his power and influence, yet keen regret must of necessity be
experienced, an emotion best expressed through the medium that
the great Thomas made his own—the orchestra. Therefore, I deem it
wise to change the programme for the Seventh Concert, selecting
such numbers as, in a sense, may be regarded as a mortuary mass.
In agreement with this idea, which I am sure my supporters
will endorse, I have made the following changes, substituting
such numbers that, were the lips now stilled in death able to
articulate, they would, I trust, unreservedly approve.
FRITZ SCHEEL
Conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra.”
Philadelphia, January 6, 1905.
PROGRAMME
1. RICHARD WAGNER
Siegfried’s Death from “Die Götterdämmerung”
2. WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Symphony, G minor
I. Allegro Molto 4/4
II. Andante 6/8
III. Menuetto: Allegro 3/4
IV. Finale: Allegro Assai 4/4
3. JULES DE SWERT Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra,
No. 2, in C minor, Op. 38
Allegro moderato—Espressivo, 4/4
ALFRED SAAL
4. RICHARD STRAUSS Serenade, Opus 7, Andante, E flat major
For 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 4 Horns,
2 Bassoons, and Contra Bassoon
5. LUDWIG VON BEETHOVEN Overture, “Leonore No. 3,” Op. 72
PROGRAMME OF CEREMONIES
FRITZ SCHEEL MEMORIAL
Academy of Music
Wednesday, March Eleventh
Nineteen Hundred and Eight
at Three o’Clock
In Memoriam
FRITZ SCHEEL
BORN LÜBECK, 1852; DIED PHILADELPHIA, 1907
RICHARD WAGNER Vorspiel “Parsifal”
Address
MR. OWEN WISTER
RICHARD STRAUSS Tone Poem “Tod und Verklärung”
BEETHOVEN Funeral March from Eroica Symphony
DR. S. WEIR MITCHELL
January 9-10, 1914
BEETHOVEN Slow Movement from Symphony No. 7, in A major
THEODORE N. ELY
November 3-4, 1916
BEETHOVEN Eroica Symphony Marcia Funèbre
HAROLD ELLIS YARNALL
April 7-8, 1917
MACDOWELL “Dirge” from Indian Suite
Tribute to the memory of our soldiers and sailors who
have fallen in the war
November 15-16, 1918
BEETHOVEN Eroica Symphony Marche Funèbre
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
January 17-18, 1919
* * * * *
“RESOLUTION PASSED AT MEETING OF BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, NOVEMBER 26th, 1919
“WHEREAS, the Directors of the Philadelphia
Orchestra Association note with deep sorrow the death
of Major Henry Lee Higginson,
“And WHEREAS, they recognize that by his death
the cause of good music throughout the country has
sustained an irreparable loss,
“And WHEREAS, they recognize their own deep
debt of gratitude to him for his pioneer work in the
said cause of music,
“BE IT RESOLVED that they place on record
their very real sense of this great loss and their
feeling of sympathy in it not only with the members of
his family, but with every officer and member of the
Boston Symphony Orchestra Association.
“It is further ordered that the Secretary of the
Philadelphia Orchestra Association transmit a copy of
this resolution to Mrs. Higginson and to the officers
and members of the Boston Symphony Association.”
“The Dirge from MacDowell’s ‘Indian Suite’
will be played
IN MEMORY
of
The Founder of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
MAJOR HENRY LEE HIGGINSON
November 18, 1834—November 14, 1919”
November 28-29, 1919
SCHUBERT Unfinished Symphony, Andante
GEORGE W. ELKINS
December 5-6, 1919
WAGNER Funeral March from “The Twilight of the Gods”
MRS. ALEXANDER J. CASSATT
January 23-24, 1920
Resolution passed by the Women’s Committee, January 20th, 1920.
MRS. ALEXANDER J. CASSATT
“Mrs. Cassatt was associated with the Women’s Committee
for the Philadelphia Orchestra, as an Honorary
Vice-president, at the time of its organization in
1904; in 1909 she was elected to the Board of Managers,
and in 1914 became a Vice-president, which position
she held until her death on January 9th, 1920. She was
Chairman of the Nominating Committee for many years
and conducted its affairs with discretion and ability.
She was also Chairman of a Committee, which during the
winter of 1912 devoted much time and thought to the
revision of the By-laws.
“Mrs. Cassatt gave her support to the cause of an
orchestra for Philadelphia, however, before the
Philadelphia Orchestra was organized as such, and
before the Women’s Committee had a reason for existing.
In the spring of 1900, she organized a committee
of women which carried through the two so-called
Philippine Concerts and gave Fritz Scheel his first
opportunity to appear in Philadelphia as a conductor of
an orchestra composed of professional musicians; as a
direct result the Philadelphia Orchestra was organized
in the fall of that year.
“In spite of failing health and physical suffering,
Mrs. Cassatt’s interest in the welfare of this
Committee and the orchestra never flagged; her wise
counsel was freely given, and her gracious presence was
always an inspiration. She gave to this Committee the
benefit of her wide knowledge of people and affairs,
and for this we have a deep sense of gratitude.
“Her last public appearance was at the Philadelphia
Orchestra Endowment Fund Campaign Luncheon on November
6th, 1919, on which occasion she presented the gift of
one thousand dollars to the Endowment Fund from the
Women’s Committee as a tribute to its President, Miss
Frances A. Wister.
“The influence of her loyalty will remain a rich
heritage for the Women’s Committee for the Philadelphia
Orchestra.
“THEREFORE, BE IT
“RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Women’s
Committee for the Philadelphia Orchestra, hereby
express our affection and respect for Mrs. Cassatt, and
our grief and sense of irreparable loss at her death.
“BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, That we record our
appreciation of Mrs. Cassatt’s interest in the affairs
of this Committee, of her work for the Philadelphia
Orchestra, and of her distinguished qualities of
leadership. We are profoundly touched by the fact
that Mrs. Cassatt’s last public appearance was in our
behalf, and are mindful of the privilege that has been
ours in working with her for the cause of music in
Philadelphia.
“BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, That this resolution
together with the preamble be spread upon the minutes
and that copies be sent to Mrs. Cassatt’s family as an
expression of our deep sympathy in their loss.
_Committee on Resolutions_
(Signed) FRANCES ANNE WISTER, _Chairman_
ADÈLE G. YARNALL
MRS. SIMON B. FLEISHER
SALLIE HOUSTON HENRY
ELIZABETH H. ARNETT”
January 20th, 1920.
WAGNER “Götterdämmerung” Funeral March
CHARLES A. BRAUN
October 27-28, 1922.
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7, Slow Movement
EDWARD G. MCCOLLIN
November 30, December 1, 1923.
WAGNER Funeral March from Götterdämmerung
WOODROW WILSON
February 8-9, 1924.
CHOPIN Funeral March
MRS. ALEXANDER J. DALLAS DIXON
October 16-17, 1925.
MRS. ALEXANDER J. DALLAS DIXON
“DIED SEPTEMBER 20, 1925
“RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA
ASSOCIATION
“The officers and members of the Administration
Committee of The Philadelphia Orchestra Association
have learned with deep sorrow of the death of Mrs.
Alexander J. Dallas Dixon, who had been a member of
the Board of Directors of the Orchestra Association
since its very beginning, as well as first President of
the Women’s Committee for The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Her charming personality, sweet disposition and wise
judgment combined to make her endeared and respected by
all her associates.
“In her death we have lost a true and devoted friend
of music and a lady with whom it was a pleasure to be
associated.
“THE WOMEN’S COMMITTEE FOR THE PHILADELPHIA
ORCHESTRA
“MRS. ALEXANDER J. DALLAS DIXON
“Mrs. Alexander J. Dallas Dixon, the first President of
this committee, who died on September 20, 1925, was for
several reasons especially dear to our members.
“Captains of ships who take the helm for voyages over
uncharted seas, or leaders of expeditions across
unknown continents who bring such undertakings to
successful ends, receive the honor of their comrades.
How much more should we treasure the memory of a
pioneer leader, whose enterprise was so skillfully
planned that the work for a noble purpose has been able
to continue during twenty-one years.
“Long before Mrs. Dixon entered upon the difficult
position of President of this committee, however, she
was a force in the musical life of the city. As an
amateur pianist and singer, and as a member of the
Eurydice Chorus and of the Melody Club, she was a
well-known and important figure among the devotees of
this enchanting art.
“Mrs. Dixon taught the committee many lessons, although
some of us were unaware of this fact at the time,
and probably she was herself. Behind a delightful
simplicity of manner there lay courage, patience,
ability, firmness of purpose in an unpopular cause and
a shining soul. Therefore, personally and officially,
Mrs. Dixon was the greatest ornament that the committee
has possessed and the most beloved officer. It is
especially distressing to us to lose her from our
midst at a time when all friends of the Philadelphia
Orchestra are rejoicing in the Twenty-fifth Anniversary
of the first concert, which is to be celebrated in
November. So devoted a member of the Board of Directors
of The Philadelphia Orchestra Association will be much
missed on that occasion.
“It may be well said, ‘Her ways were ways of
pleasantness and her paths were paths of peace,’ for,
led by her, the Women’s Committee for The Philadelphia
Orchestra has wended its steps along the same road. Our
gratitude will endure while the committee continues to
exist.
“A committee composed of the officers has been
appointed to present a resolution for action at this
special meeting of the Women’s Committee for The
Philadelphia Orchestra.
RESOLUTION
“MRS. ALEXANDER J. DALLAS DIXON
“First President of the Women’s Committee for
The Philadelphia Orchestra—1904-1912
“Mrs. Alexander J. Dallas Dixon was the first President
of the Women’s Committee for The Philadelphia
Orchestra, which was organized at her house on March
11, 1904. Until 1912 she continued as its presiding
officer and during these years she held the esteem
and affection of the members of the committee and
administered its affairs with wisdom, justice and a
broad vision.
“Therefore, be it Resolved:
“That we, the officers and members of the Women’s
Committee, desire to record our deep sense of loss
in the death of a beloved former President and
late Honorary Vice-President, and to express our
appreciation of her fearless initiative, her unfailing
good judgment, her gentle but firm character, her wise
leadership.
“Be it also Resolved:
“That this resolution be spread upon the minutes and
that a copy be sent to her husband.
COMMITTEE
“FRANCES ANNE WISTER, _President_
ADÈLE G. YARNALL, _Vice-president_
SALLIE HOUSTON HENRY, _Vice-president_
HELEN WARREN ALLEN, _Treasurer_
ELIZABETH H. ARNETT, _Corresponding Secretary_
MARGARET S. WOOD, _Recording Secretary_”
October 8, 1925.
APPENDIX
APPENDIX A
CHARTER
OF
THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
(Adopted November 1, 1902)
The subscribers hereto, all of whom are citizens of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, have associated themselves together for the purpose
herein below set forth and being desirous of becoming incorporated
agreeably to the provisions of the Act of the General Assembly of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled, “An Act to provide for the
incorporation and regulation of certain corporations,” approved the
twenty-ninth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and seventy-four, and the supplements thereto, do hereby
declare, set forth and certify that the following are the purposes,
objects, articles and conditions of their said Association for and upon
which they desire to be incorporated.
ARTICLE 1.—The name of the corporation shall be The Philadelphia
Orchestra Association.
ARTICLE 2.—Its object is to encourage the performance of first-class
orchestral music in the City of Philadelphia and for that purpose to
establish and maintain The Philadelphia Orchestra.
ARTICLE 3.—The place in which the business of the said corporation is
to be transacted is the City of Philadelphia.
ARTICLE 4.—The said corporation is to exist perpetually.
ARTICLE 5.—The said corporation shall have no capital stock.
ARTICLE 6.—The number of Directors of the said corporation shall be
twenty-four, and the names and residences of those who are chosen for
the first year are as follows:
Name Residence
GEORGE BURNHAM, JR. Philadelphia, Pa.
A. J. CASSATT Philadelphia, Pa.
JOHN H. CONVERSE Philadelphia, Pa.
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. Philadelphia, Pa.
WILLIAM L. ELKINS Elkins, Pa.
MISS MARY K. GIBSON Philadelphia, Pa.
CLEMENT A. GRISCOM Philadelphia, Pa.
MRS. ALFRED C. HARRISON Philadelphia, Pa.
JOHN H. INGHAM Philadelphia, Pa.
OLIVER B. JUDSON Philadelphia, Pa.
EDWARD I. KEFFER Philadelphia, Pa.
C. HARTMAN KUHN Philadelphia, Pa.
EDWARD G. MCCOLLIN Philadelphia, Pa.
THOMAS MCKEAN Philadelphia, Pa.
CLEMENT B. NEWBOLD Philadelphia, Pa.
JAMES W. PAUL, JR. Philadelphia, Pa.
MRS. FRANK H. ROSENGARTEN Philadelphia, Pa.
RICHARD ROSSMÄSSLER Philadelphia, Pa.
EDGAR SCOTT Philadelphia, Pa.
SIMON A. STERN Philadelphia, Pa.
MISS ANNE THOMSON Merion, Pa.
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER Philadelphia, Pa.
HENRY WHELEN, JR. Philadelphia, Pa.
P. A. B. WIDENER Ashbourne, Pa.
_Witness_ the hands and seals of the subscribers this first day of
November, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and two
(1902):
A. VAN RENSSELAER (L.S.)
A. J. CASSATT (L.S.)
GEO. F. BAER (L.S.)
HENRY WHELEN, JR. (L.S.)
JOHN H. CONVERSE (L.S.)
C. HARTMAN KUHN (L.S.)
GEO. BURNHAM, JR. (L.S.)
EDWD. G. MCCOLLIN (L.S.)
CLEMENT B. NEWBOLD (L.S.)
JAS. W. PAUL, JR. (L.S.)
JOHN H. INGHAM (L.S.)
E. I. KEFFER (L.S.)
State of Pennsylvania
City and County of Philadelphia
Before me, the Recorder of Deeds for the County of
Philadelphia, on this twenty-first day of November A.
D. 1902, personally appeared Henry Whelen, Jr., John H.
Ingham and Edward I. Keffer, three of the subscribers
to the foregoing certificate of incorporation and duly
acknowledged the same to be their act and deed, and
desired that the same might be recorded as such,
_Witness_ my hand and official seal the day and
year aforesaid.
JOS. K. FLESCHER, Deputy Recorder of Deeds (L.S.)
DECREE
In the Court of Common Pleas No. 4, of the County of
Philadelphia of December Term 1902, N. 845.
And now this fifth day of January, A. D. 1903, the
within Charter and Certificate of Incorporation having
been presented to me, a Law Judge of said County,
accompanied by due proof of publication of the notice
of this application as required by the Act of Assembly
and rule of this Court in such case made and provided,
I certify that I have examined and perused the said
writing, and have found the same to be in proper form
and within the purposes named in the first class
specified in Section Second of the Act of General
Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled
“An Act to provide for the Incorporation and Regulation
of Certain Corporations,” approved April 29th, 1874,
and the supplements thereto, and the same appearing
to be lawful and not injurious to the community, I do
hereby on motion of Edward G. McCollin and John G.
Johnson, Esquires, on behalf of the petitioners, order
and direct that the said Charter of The Philadelphia
Orchestra Association, aforesaid be and is the same
hereby approved, and that upon the recording of the
same and of this order, the subscribers thereto and
their associates shall be a corporation by the name
of The Philadelphia Orchestra Association, for the
purposes and upon the terms therein stated.
ROBERT N. WILLSON, Judge.
Filed in the office of the Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas
No. 4 as of December Term 1902 No. 845, on the Fourth day of December
A. D. 1902.
C. B. ROBERTS, Deputy Prothonotary.
Recorded in the office for recording Deeds etc. in and for the County
of Philadelphia in Charter Book No. 28, page 53 etc.
_Witness_ my hand and seal of office this seventh day of January A. D.
1903.
WM. S. VARE, Recorder of Deeds (L.S.).
APPENDIX B
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA ELECTED AT
THE ORPHEUS CLUB ROOMS, MAY, 1900
HENRY WHELEN, JR.
JOHN C. SIMS
EDWARD G. MCCOLLIN
OSCAR A. KNIPE
EDWARD I. KEFFER
OLIVER BOYCE JUDSON
JOHN H. INGHAM, Secretary.
APPENDIX C
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE PHILADELPHIA
ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
1900-1925
1901-1902
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
F. T. SULLY DARLEY, Vice-president
JOHN H. INGHAM, Secretary
HENRY WHELEN, JR., Treasurer
DIRECTORS
A. J. CASSATT C. HARTMAN KUHN
JOHN H. CONVERSE EDWARD G. MCCOLLIN
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. THOMAS MCKEAN, JR.
F. T. SULLY DARLEY CLEMENT B. NEWBOLD
WILLIAM L. ELKINS JAMES W. PAUL, JR.
MISS MARY K. GIBSON MRS. FRANK H. ROSENGARTEN
CLEMENT A. GRISCOM EDGAR SCOTT
MRS. ALFRED C. HARRISON SIMON A. STERN
JOHN H. INGHAM MISS ANNE THOMSON
OLIVER B. JUDSON ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
EDWARD I. KEFFER HENRY WHELEN, JR.
OSCAR A. KNIPE P. A. B. WIDENER
1902-1903
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
THOMAS MCKEAN, Vice-president
JOHN H. INGHAM, Secretary
HENRY WHELEN, JR., Treasurer
DIRECTORS
GEORGE BURNHAM, JR. EDWARD G. MCCOLLIN
A. J. CASSATT THOMAS MCKEAN
JOHN H. CONVERSE CLEMENT B. NEWBOLD
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. JAMES W. PAUL, JR.
WILLIAM L. ELKINS MRS. FRANK H. ROSENGARTEN
MISS MARY K. GIBSON RICHARD ROSSMÄSSLER
CLEMENT A. GRISCOM EDGAR SCOTT
MRS. ALFRED C. HARRISON SIMON A. STERN
JOHN H. INGHAM MISS ANNE THOMSON
OLIVER B. JUDSON ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
EDWARD I. KEFFER HENRY WHELEN, JR.
C. HARTMAN KUHN P. A. B. WIDENER
1903-1904
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
THOMAS MCKEAN, Vice-president
JOHN H. INGHAM, Secretary
HENRY WHELEN, JR., Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT THOMAS MCKEAN
GEORGE BURNHAM, JR. CLEMENT B. NEWBOLD
A. J. CASSATT JAMES W. PAUL, JR.
JOHN H. CONVERSE MRS. FRANK H. ROSENGARTEN
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. RICHARD ROSSMÄSSLER
MISS MARY K. GIBSON EDGAR SCOTT
CLEMENT A. GRISCOM SIMON A. STERN
JOHN H. INGHAM MISS ANNE THOMSON
EDWARD I. KEFFER ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
C. HARTMAN KUHN ANDREW WHEELER, JR.
EDWARD G. MCCOLLIN HENRY WHELEN, JR.
OLIVER B. JUDSON P. A. B. WIDENER
1904-1905
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
THOMAS MCKEAN, Vice-president
JOHN H. INGHAM, Secretary
HENRY WHELEN, JR., Treasurer
DIRECTORS
GEORGE BURNHAM, JR. THOMAS MCKEAN
JOHN H. CONVERSE CLEMENT B. NEWBOLD
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. JAMES W. PAUL, JR.
MISS MARY K. GIBSON MRS. FRANK H. ROSENGARTEN
CLEMENT A. GRISCOM RICHARD ROSSMÄSSLER
JOHN H. INGHAM EDGAR SCOTT
OLIVER B. JUDSON MISS ANNE THOMSON
EDWARD I. KEFFER ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
C. HARTMAN KUHN ANDREW WHEELER, JR.
EDWARD G. MCCOLLIN HENRY WHELEN, JR.
1905-1906
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
THOMAS MCKEAN, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, JR., Secretary
HENRY WHELEN, JR., Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT EDWARD G. MCCOLLIN
GEORGE BURNHAM, JR. THOMAS MCKEAN
ALEXANDER J. CASSATT CLEMENT B. NEWBOLD
JOHN H. CONVERSE JAMES W. PAUL, JR.
RICHARD Y. COOK MRS. FRANK H. ROSENGARTEN
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. EDGAR SCOTT
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON MISS ANNE THOMSON
MISS MARY K. GIBSON ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
CLEMENT A. GRISCOM ANDREW WHEELER, JR.
JOHN H. INGHAM HENRY WHELEN, JR.
EDWARD I. KEFFER P. A. B. WIDENER
C. HARTMAN KUHN MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
1906-1907
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
THOMAS MCKEAN, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, JR., Secretary
HENRY WHELEN, JR., Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT EDWARD G. MCCOLLIN
GEORGE BURNHAM, JR. CLEMENT B. NEWBOLD
JOHN H. CONVERSE JAMES W. PAUL, JR.
RICHARD Y. COOK MRS. F. H. ROSENGARTEN
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. EDGAR SCOTT
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON MISS ANNE THOMSON
MISS MARY K. GIBSON ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
CLEMENT A. GRISCOM ANDREW WHEELER, JR.
JOHN H. INGHAM HENRY WHELEN, JR.
EDWARD I. KEFFER P. A. B. WIDENER
C. HARTMAN KUHN MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
THOMAS MCKEAN
1907-1908
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
THOMAS MCKEAN, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, JR., Secretary
ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT THOMAS MCKEAN
GEORGE BURNHAM, JR. ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD
JOHN H. CONVERSE CLEMENT B. NEWBOLD
RICHARD Y. COOK JAMES W. PAUL, JR.
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. MRS. FRANK H. ROSENGARTEN
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON EDGAR SCOTT
MISS MARY K. GIBSON E. T. STOTESBURY
CLEMENT A. GRISCOM MISS ANNE THOMSON
JOHN H. INGHAM ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
EDWARD I. KEFFER ANDREW WHEELER, JR.
C. HARTMAN KUHN P. A. B. WIDENER
EDWARD G. MCCOLLIN MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
1908-1909
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
THOMAS MCKEAN, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, JR., Secretary
ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT THOMAS MCKEAN
CHARLES A. BRAUN ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD
GEORGE BURNHAM, JR. CLEMENT B. NEWBOLD
JOHN H. CONVERSE G. HEIDE NORRIS
RICHARD Y. COOK MRS. FRANK H. ROSENGARTEN
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. EDGAR SCOTT
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON E. T. STOTESBURY
MISS MARY K. GIBSON MISS ANNE THOMSON
CLEMENT A. GRISCOM ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
JOHN H. INGHAM ANDREW WHEELER, JR.
C. HARTMAN KUHN MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
1909-1910
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
THOMAS MCKEAN, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, JR., Secretary
ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT C. HARTMAN KUHN
CHARLES A. BRAUN THOMAS MCKEAN
JAMES CROSBY BROWN ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD
GEORGE BURNHAM, JR. CLEMENT B. NEWBOLD
JOHN H. CONVERSE G. HEIDE NORRIS
RICHARD Y. COOK MRS. FRANK H. ROSENGARTEN
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. EDGAR SCOTT
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON E. T. STOTESBURY
THEODORE N. ELY MISS ANNE THOMSON
MISS MARY K. GIBSON ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
CLEMENT A. GRISCOM ANDREW WHEELER, JR.
JOHN H. INGHAM MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
1910-1911
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
THOMAS MCKEAN, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, Jr., Secretary
ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT THOMAS MCKEAN
CHARLES A. BRAUN ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD
JAMES CROSBY BROWN CLEMENT B. NEWBOLD
RICHARD Y. COOK G. HEIDE NORRIS
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. MRS. FRANK H. ROSENGARTEN
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON EDGAR SCOTT
THEODORE N. ELY E. T. STOTESBURY
MISS MARY K. GIBSON MISS ANNE THOMSON
CLEMENT A. GRISCOM ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
JOHN H. INGHAM ANDREW WHEELER
C. HARTMAN KUHN MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
1911-1912
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
THOMAS MCKEAN, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, Jr., Secretary
ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD
CHARLES A. BRAUN CLEMENT B. NEWBOLD
JAMES CROSBY BROWN G. HEIDE NORRIS
RICHARD Y. COOK MRS. FRANK H. ROSENGARTEN
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. EDGAR SCOTT
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON E. T. STOTESBURY
THEODORE N. ELY MISS ANNE THOMSON
MISS MARY K. GIBSON ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
CLEMENT A. GRISCOM MRS. L. HOWARD WEATHERLY
JOHN H. INGHAM ANDREW WHEELER
C. HARTMAN KUHN J. R. BARTON WILLING
THOMAS MCKEAN MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
1912-1913
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
THOMAS MCKEAN, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, Jr., Secretary
ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD
CHARLES A. BRAUN CLEMENT B. NEWBOLD
JAMES CROSBY BROWN G. HEIDE NORRIS
RICHARD Y. COOK MRS. FRANK H. ROSENGARTEN
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. EDGAR SCOTT
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON E. T. STOTESBURY
THEODORE N. ELY ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
MISS MARY K. GIBSON MRS. L. HOWARD WEATHERLY
CLEMENT A. GRISCOM[64] ANDREW WHEELER
JOHN H. INGHAM J. R. BARTON WILLING
C. HARTMAN KUHN MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
THOMAS MCKEAN
[64] Died during the season and his place filled by Mrs. Harold E.
Yarnall.
1913-1914
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
THOMAS MCKEAN, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, Jr., Secretary
ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT C. HARTMAN KUHN
EDWARD W. BOK THOMAS MCKEAN
CHARLES A. BRAUN ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD
JOHN F. BRAUN CLEMENT B. NEWBOLD
JAMES CROSBY BROWN G. HEIDE NORRIS
RICHARD Y. COOK EDGAR SCOTT
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. E. T. STOTESBURY
CYRUS H. K. CURTIS ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON MRS. L. HOWARD WEATHERLY
THEODORE N. ELY ANDREW WHEELER
MISS MARY K. GIBSON MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
JOHN H. INGHAM MRS. HAROLD E. YARNALL
1914-1915
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
EDWARD W. BOK, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, Jr., Secretary
ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT JOHN H. INGHAM
EDWARD W. BOK C. HARTMAN KUHN
CHARLES A. BRAUN THOMAS MCKEAN
JOHN F. BRAUN ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD
JAMES CROSBY BROWN G. HEIDE NORRIS
RICHARD Y. COOK E. T. STOTESBURY
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
CYRUS H. K. CURTIS MRS. L. HOWARD WEATHERLY
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON ANDREW WHEELER
GEORGE W. ELKINS MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
THEODORE N. ELY MRS. HAROLD E. YARNALL
MISS MARY K. GIBSON
1915-1916
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
E. T. STOTESBURY, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, Jr., Secretary
ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT HENRY MCKEAN INGERSOLL
EDWARD W. BOK JOHN H. INGHAM
CHARLES A. BRAUN C. HARTMAN KUHN
JOHN F. BRAUN THOMAS MCKEAN
JAMES CROSBY BROWN ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD
RICHARD Y. COOK G. HEIDE NORRIS
ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. E. T. STOTESBURY
CYRUS H. K. CURTIS ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON MRS. L. HOWARD WEATHERLY
GEORGE W. ELKINS ANDREW WHEELER
THEODORE N. ELY MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
SAMUEL S. FELS MRS. HAROLD E. YARNALL
MISS MARY K. GIBSON
1916-1917
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
E. T. STOTESBURY, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, Jr., Secretary
ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT JOHN H. INGHAM
EDWARD W. BOK C. HARTMAN KUHN
CHARLES A. BRAUN ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD
JOHN F. BRAUN G. HEIDE NORRIS
JAMES CROSBY BROWN E. T. STOTESBURY
RICHARD Y. COOK ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
CYRUS H. K. CURTIS MRS. L. HOWARD WEATHERLY
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON ANDREW WHEELER
GEORGE W. ELKINS JOSEPH E. WIDENER
SAMUEL S. FELS MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
MISS MARY K. GIBSON CHARLTON YARNALL
CHARLES D. HART MRS. HAROLD E. YARNALL
HENRY MCKEAN INGERSOLL
1917-1918
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
E. T. STOTESBURY, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, Jr., Secretary
ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT C. HARTMAN KUHN
EDWARD W. BOK EFFINGHAM B. MORRIS
CHARLES A. BRAUN ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD
JOHN F. BRAUN G. HEIDE NORRIS
JAMES CROSBY BROWN E. T. STOTESBURY
CYRUS H. K. CURTIS ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
GEORGE W. ELKINS MRS. L. HOWARD WEATHERLY
SAMUEL S. FELS ANDREW WHEELER
MISS MARY K. GIBSON JOSEPH E. WIDENER
CHARLES D. HART MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
HENRY MCKEAN INGERSOLL CHARLTON YARNALL
JOHN H. INGHAM MRS. HAROLD E. YARNALL
1918-1919
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
E. T. STOTESBURY, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, Jr., Secretary
ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT C. HARTMAN KUHN
EDWARD W. BOK EFFINGHAM B. MORRIS
CHARLES A. BRAUN G. HEIDE NORRIS
JOHN F. BRAUN E. T. STOTESBURY
JAMES CROSBY BROWN MISS ANNE THOMSON
CYRUS H. K. CURTIS ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON MRS. L. HOWARD WEATHERLY
GEORGE W. ELKINS ANDREW WHEELER
SAMUEL S. FELS JOSEPH E. WIDENER
CHARLES D. HART MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
HENRY MCKEAN INGERSOLL CHARLTON YARNALL
JOHN H. INGHAM MRS. HAROLD E. YARNALL
1919-1920
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
E. T. STOTESBURY, Vice-president[65]
ANDREW WHEELER, Jr., Secretary
ARTHUR E. NEWBOLD, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT C. HARTMAN KUHN
EDWARD W. BOK EFFINGHAM B. MORRIS
CHARLES A. BRAUN G. HEIDE NORRIS
JOHN F. BRAUN MISS ANNE THOMSON
JAMES CROSBY BROWN ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
CYRUS H. K. CURTIS MRS. L. HOWARD WEATHERLY
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON ANDREW WHEELER
GEORGE W. ELKINS[66] JOSEPH E. WIDENER
SAMUEL S. FELS MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
CHARLES D. HART CHARLTON YARNALL
HENRY MCKEAN INGERSOLL MRS. HAROLD E. YARNALL
JOHN H. INGHAM
[65] Resigned during the season.
[66] Died during the season and his place taken by William Jay Turner.
1920-1921
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
WILLIAM JAY TURNER, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, Jr., Secretary
ROBERT K. CASSATT, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT C. HARTMAN KUHN
EDWARD W. BOK EFFINGHAM B. MORRIS
CHARLES A. BRAUN G. HEIDE NORRIS
JOHN F. BRAUN ROBERT K. CASSATT
JAMES CROSBY BROWN MISS ANNE THOMSON
CYRUS H. K. CURTIS ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON MRS. L. HOWARD WEATHERLY
WILLIAM JAY TURNER ANDREW WHEELER
SAMUEL S. FELS JOSEPH E. WIDENER
CHARLES D. HART MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
HENRY MCKEAN INGERSOLL CHARLTON YARNALL
JOHN H. INGHAM MRS. HAROLD E. YARNALL
1921-1922
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
WILLIAM JAY TURNER, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, Jr., Secretary
ROBERT K. CASSATT, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT C. HARTMAN KUHN
EDWARD W. BOK EFFINGHAM B. MORRIS
CHARLES A. BRAUN G. HEIDE NORRIS
JOHN F. BRAUN ROBERT K. CASSATT
JAMES CROSBY BROWN MISS ANNE THOMSON
CYRUS H. K. CURTIS ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON MRS. L. HOWARD WEATHERLY
WILLIAM JAY TURNER ANDREW WHEELER
SAMUEL S. FELS JOSEPH E. WIDENER
CHARLES D. HART MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
HENRY MCKEAN INGERSOLL CHARLTON YARNALL
JOHN H. INGHAM MRS. HAROLD E. YARNALL
1922-1923, 1923-1924, 1924-1925
OFFICERS
ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER, President
WILLIAM JAY TURNER, Vice-president
ANDREW WHEELER, Jr., Secretary
ROBERT K. CASSATT, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
MRS. WILLIAM W. ARNETT C. HARTMAN KUHN
EDWARD W. BOK EFFINGHAM B. MORRIS
EVAN RANDOLPH G. HEIDE NORRIS
JOHN F. BRAUN ROBERT K. CASSATT
JAMES CROSBY BROWN MISS ANNE THOMSON
CYRUS H. K. CURTIS ALEXANDER VAN RENSSELAER
MRS. A. J. DALLAS DIXON MRS. L. HOWARD WEATHERLY
WILLIAM JAY TURNER ANDREW WHEELER
SAMUEL S. FELS JOSEPH E. WIDENER
CHARLES D. HART MISS FRANCES A. WISTER
HENRY MCKEAN INGERSOLL CHARLTON YARNALL
JOHN H. INGHAM MRS. HAROLD E. YARNALL
APPENDIX D
FIRST GUARANTORS OF THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA
1900-1901
MR. HORACE ALLEN MISS MARY K. GIBSON
MISS HELEN AUDENRIED MR. W. W. GILCHRIST
MR. LEWIS AUDENRIED MR. WM. GREW
MRS. A. W. BAIRD MISS MARY C. GRIFFITH
MR. W. J. BAIRD MRS. CLEMENT A. GRISCOM
MR. J. W. BAYARD MR. W. BENNETT GOUGH
MRS. E. F. BEALE MRS. R. EMOTT HARE
MRS. LOUIS F. BENSON MRS. J. CAMPBELL HARRIS
MRS. ARTHUR BIDDLE MR. AUSTIN S. HECKSCHER
MRS. GEORGE TUCKER BISPHAM MESSRS. C. J. HEPPE & SON
REV. CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY MR. F. D. HOWELL
MR. JOHN F. BRAUN MRS. WARREN INGERSOLL
MISS FRANCES I. BROCK MISS M. H. INGHAM
DR. EDWARD BROOKS MR. W. H. JOYCE
MISS HARRIET BUCHANAN MRS. O. A. JUDSON
MRS. EDWARD S. BUCKLEY MR. O. B. JUDSON
DR. C. E. CADWALADER DR. EDWARD I. KEFFER
MISS F. E. CALDWELL MR. PHILIP F. KELLY
MRS. ALEXANDER J. CASSATT MR. OSCAR A. KNIPE
MRS. S. CASTNER, JR. MR. C. HARTMAN KUHN
MR. FRANK G. CAUFFMAN MRS. BIGELOW LAWRENCE
MISS KATE H. CHANDLER MISS NINA LEA
MRS. JAMES H. CHAPMAN MR. J. BERTRAM LIPPINCOTT
MR. CHARLES J. COHEN MRS. E. LYNCH
MR. JOHN H. CONVERSE MR. EDW. G. MCCOLLIN
MRS. ALEXANDER BROWN COXE MRS. H. PRATT MCKEAN
MRS. CHAS. E. COXE MR. THOMAS MCKEAN
MR. ECKLEY B. COXE, JR. MR. FRANK MCLAUGHLIN
MISS REBECCA COXE MESSRS. HENRY MILLER & SONS
MR. F. E. CRESSON MR. JOSEPH M. MITCHESON
MR. DAVID S. CRESSWELL MR. CLEMENT BUCKLEY NEWBOLD
MR. D. E. CROZIER MRS. THOMAS H. NEWTON
MR. H. B. CURRAN MISS ETHEL PARRISH
MR. CHAS. W. DANNEHAUER MRS. JOSEPH PARRISH
MR. FRANCIS T. S. DARLEY MISS M. PARRISH
MRS. SAMUEL G. DIXON HON. CLEMENT B. PENROSE
MR. GEORGE B. DREISLER MRS. ELI KIRK PRICE
MR. THEO. N. ELY MR. MAX RIEBENACK
MR. CHANCELLOR C. ENGLISH MRS. E. C. ROBERTS
MRS. SPENCER ERVIN MR. W. S. ROBINSON
MRS. WM. H. FARR MISS FANNIE ROSENGARTEN
MR. CHAS. H. FISCHER MRS. FRANK H. ROSENGARTEN
MR. J. G. ROSENGARTEN MR. HENRY GORDON THUNDER
MISS ELSÉ WEST RULON MR. ALEX. VAN RENSSELAER
MISS EMMA SCHUBERT MRS. T. H. WARREN
MR. EDGAR SCOTT MR. HENRY WATERS
MRS. THOMAS A. SCOTT MR. L. R. WELSH
MISS ELIZABETH SMITH MR. ANDREW WHEELER, JR.
MRS. EDWARD B. SMITH MISS GERTRUDE WHEELER
MISS E. K. SMITH, JR. MR. C. S. WHELEN
MR. S. DECATUR SMITH MRS. C. S. WHELEN
MRS. A. M. STARR MR. HENRY WHELEN, JR.
MR. SIMON A. STERN MISS ABBIE WINNERY
MESSRS. N. STETSON & CO. MR. ELLIS D. WILLIAMS
MRS. CORNELIUS STEVENSON MR. CHAS. WILLING
MR. W. R. STOBBE MR. DAVID D. WOOD
MISS M. D. TENBROOKE DR. C. S. WURTS
MR. J. B. THAYER, JR. MRS. CHARLTON YARNALL
MR. GEO. C. THOMAS MR. RICHARD ZECKWER
MR. HENRY J. THOURON MR. HARRY D. ZIEGLER
APPENDIX E
SUMMARY OF CONCERTS PLAYED BY THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA
SEASONS 1900-1901 TO 1924-1925, INCLUSIVE
1—SEASON 1900-1901:
Six Concerts 6
Reading, Penna. 1
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TOTAL 7
2—SEASON 1901-1902:
Regular Series Concerts 14 } 28
Public Rehearsals 14 }
Allentown, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Reading, York,
Penna., Trenton, Wilmington, three (3) each 24
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TOTAL 52
3—SEASON 1902-1903:
Regular Series Concerts 14 } 28
Public Rehearsals 14 }
Beethoven Cycle 5
Popular Concerts 5
Young People’s Educational Series 5
Allentown, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Reading, York,
Penna., Wilmington, three (3) each 18
Baltimore, Carlisle, Lebanon, Lock Haven, Scranton,
Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, Penna., New York City,
Trenton, Washington, one (1) each 10
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TOTAL 71
4—SEASON 1903-1904:
Regular Series Concerts 14 } 28
Public Rehearsals 14 }
Young People’s Educational Lecture Concerts 5
People’s Concerts 5
Special Concerts 2
Popular Concert 1
Special (Thibaud) Concert 1
Allentown, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Penna., Wilmington,
three (3) each 12
Boston 2
Reading, Lebanon, Penna., New York City, one (1) each 3
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TOTAL 59
5—SEASON 1904-1905:
Regular Series Concerts 15 } 30
Public Rehearsals 15 }
People’s Concerts 5
Weingartner Concert, Special 1
Harrisburg, Washington, one (1) each 2
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TOTAL 38
6—SEASON 1905-1906:
Regular Series Concerts 18 } 36
Public Rehearsals 18 }
Lecture Concerts 4
Baltimore, Washington, Wilmington, three (3) each 9
Lancaster, Reading, New York City, two (2) each 6
Trenton, Easton, Brooklyn, one (1) each 3
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TOTAL 58
7—SEASON 1906-1907:
Regular Series Concerts 20 } 40
Public Rehearsals 20 }
People’s Concert, Kensington 1
Baltimore 5
Washington 5
Wilmington 4
Harrisburg 3
Trenton 2
Easton, Reading, Penna., one (1) each 2
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TOTAL 62
8—SEASON 1907-1908:
Regular Series Concerts, 22 pairs 44
“In Memoriam” Concert, Fritz Scheel 1
Baltimore 5
Washington 5
Wilmington 4
Lancaster 2
New York City, Trenton, one (1) each 2
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TOTAL 63
9—SEASON 1908-1909:
Regular Series Concerts, 22 pairs 44
University of Pennsylvania 2
People’s Concerts, Kensington 2
Baltimore 5
Washington 5
Wilmington 4
Lancaster 2
New York City, Brooklyn, Princeton, one (1) each 3
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TOTAL 67
10—SEASON 1909-1910:
Regular Series Concerts, 22 pairs 44
Popular Concerts 10
University of Pennsylvania 6
People’s Concerts, Kensington 3
Stetson Concert 1
Baltimore 5
Washington 5
Wilmington 4
Princeton 2
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TOTAL 80
11—SEASON 1910-1911:
Regular Series Concerts, 25 pairs 50
Popular Concerts 11
National Federation of Music Clubs, Special 1
People’s Concerts, Kensington 3
University of Pennsylvania 2
Stetson Concert 1
Camden 5
Wilmington 4
Norristown 2
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TOTAL 79
12—SEASON 1911-1912:
Regular Series Concerts, 25 pairs 50
Two pairs of Concerts for the Guarantee Fund 4
Popular Concerts 6
People’s Concerts, Kensington 4
University of Pennsylvania Concerts 2
Germantown 1
Stetson Concert 1
Atlantic City 2
Camden 6
Wilmington 4
Akron, Cleveland, Easton, Norristown, Pittsburgh,
Reading, Penna., one (1) each 6
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TOTAL 86
13—SEASON 1912-1913:
Regular Series Concerts, 25 pairs 50
Popular Concerts 6
People’s Concerts, Kensington 3
Germantown 1
Stetson Concert 1
University of Pennsylvania 2
Manuscript Music Society 1
Atlantic City 2
Camden 6
Wilmington 4
Akron, Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus; Detroit, Mich.;
Pittsburgh, Reading, Penna.; Springfield, Mass.;
Washington, one (1) each 9
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TOTAL 85
14—SEASON 1913-1914:
Regular Series Concerts, 25 pairs 50
Special Concert in Afternoon Series 1
Popular Concerts 6
People’s Concerts, Kensington 3
University of Pennsylvania 2
Stetson Concert 1
Atlantic City 4
Princeton 2
Washington 3
Wilmington 4
Oberlin, Akron, Cleveland,; Ann Arbor, Detroit,
Boston, North Adams, Mass.; Meriden, Middlebury,
Bridgeport, Waterbury, Norwich, Conn.; New York
City, Pittsburgh, Easton, Reading, Scranton,
one (1) each 17
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TOTAL 93
15—SEASON 1914-1915:
Regular Series Concerts, 25 pairs 50
Special “Pension Fund” Concerts 2
Concert for Young People 1
University of Pennsylvania 2
Richmond 3
Washington 3
Wilmington 4
Atlantic City 2
Reading 2
Oberlin, Akron, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Baltimore,
Buffalo, Cleveland, Erie, Indianapolis,
New York City, Princeton, one (1) each 11
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TOTAL 80
16—SEASON 1915-1916:
Regular Series Concerts, 25 pairs 50
Mahler’s Eighth Symphony, extra performances 7
Public School (“Public Ledger”) Concerts 8
Free Sunday Afternoon Concerts 3
University of Pennsylvania 3
Stetson Concert 1
Washington 5
Wilmington 4
Atlantic City 2
Baltimore, Bryn Mawr, Buffalo, Oberlin, Cleveland,
Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Ypsilanti, Mich.;
Jamestown, N. Y., New York City, Norristown, Easton,
Lancaster, Lebanon, Reading, Penna., Princeton,
one (1) each 17
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TOTAL 100
17—SEASON 1916-1917:
Regular Series Concerts, 25 pairs 50
Special performance of Bach St. Matthew Passion 1
Public School (“Public Ledger”) Concerts 8
Free Sunday Afternoon Concerts 3
University of Pennsylvania Concerts 3
Stetson Concert 1
Five pairs of Concerts in Pittsburgh 10
Baltimore 3
Washington 5
Wilmington 5
Atlantic City 2
Albany, Buffalo, Cleveland, Oberlin, Lima, Springfield,
Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Ypsilanti, Grand Rapids,
Jamestown, N. Y.; New York City, Portland, Maine,
Princeton, Lebanon, Reading, Penna.; Richmond,
Va.; Wheeling, W. Va.; Williamstown, Manchester,
Mass.; one (1) each 21
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TOTAL 112
18—SEASON 1917-1918:
Regular Series Concerts, 25 pairs 50
Reformation Concert, Special 1
Aeolian Concert, Special 1
Red Cross Concert, Special 1
People’s Concert at Stetson Auditorium 1
Pittsburgh, 5 pairs 10
Baltimore 5
Washington 5
Wilmington 5
Oberlin 2
Cleveland 2
Toronto, Canada 3
Camp Dix, N. J.; Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Grand
Rapids, Kalamazoo, Ypsilanti, Mich.; Buffalo,
Rochester, Ithaca, N. Y.; New York City, Princeton,
one (1) each 12
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TOTAL 98
19—SEASON 1918-1919:
Regular Series Concerts, 25 pairs 50
French War Relief Benefit 1
Roosevelt Memorial Concert 1
Wanamaker Concert 1
Stetson Auditorium 1
University of Pennsylvania 2
Pittsburgh, 5 pairs 10
Washington 5
Baltimore 5
Wilmington 5
New York City (Afternoon) 5
New York City, Vacation Association Benefit 1
Cleveland 3
Toronto 3
Oberlin 2
Wheeling, W. Va.; Pottsville, one (1) each 2
House of Representatives, Harrisburg, Penna. 1
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TOTAL 98
20—SEASON 1919-1920:
Concerts, 25 pairs 50
Endowment Fund Concerts (telephone subscribers) 2
Wanamaker, Special 1
Supervisors of Music, Special 1
Aeolian Concert, Special 1
Stetson Auditorium 1
University of Pennsylvania 5
New York City (Evening) 5
Pittsburgh, 5 pairs 10
Washington 5
Baltimore 5
Wilmington 5
Toronto 4
Cleveland 3
Harrisburg 2
Buffalo, Ithaca, Columbus, Oberlin, Detroit,
Pottsville, Princeton, one (1) each 7
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TOTAL 107
21—SEASON 1920-1921:
Regular Series Concerts, 25 pairs 50
Monday Evening 3
People’s Concert at Stetson Auditorium 1
University of Pennsylvania 5
New York City (Series) 8
Froebel League, New York, Special 1
Washington 5
Baltimore 5
Wilmington 5
Pittsburgh, 5 pairs 10
Harrisburg 5
Toronto 4
Princeton, Pottsville, one (1) each 2
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TOTAL 104
22—SEASON 1921-1922:
Regular Series Concerts, 25 pairs 50
Monday Evening Concerts 3
Children’s Concerts 3
Strauss Concert 1
Philadelphia Award 1
Stetson Auditorium 1
University of Pennsylvania 5
New York City (Series) 10
Strauss, New York, Special 4
Washington 5
Baltimore 5
Pittsburgh, 5 pairs 10
Harrisburg 5
Toronto 4
Princeton, Pottsville, one (1) each 2
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TOTAL 109
23—SEASON 1922-1923:
Regular Series Concerts, 26 pairs 52
Monday Evening Concerts 4
Children’s Concerts, 3 pairs 6
Wanamaker Concert, Special 1
Stanley Theatre, Special 1
“Forum” Concert 1
(“Philadelphia Award”) Concert 1
Stetson Auditorium 1
New York City 10
Pittsburgh, 3 pairs 6
Pittsburgh Children’s Concerts 3
Washington 5
Baltimore 5
Toronto 4
Harrisburg 3
Princeton, Pottsville, one (1) each 2
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TOTAL 105
24—SEASON 1923-1924:
Regular Series Concerts, 26 pairs 52
Monday Evening Concerts 6
Children’s Concerts, 4 pairs 8
Philadelphia “Forum,” Lecture Concerts 4
Public School Children 3
Teachers’ Convention, Special 1
Philadelphia Award 1
Mendelssohn Choir of Toronto, Philadelphia 1
New York City 10
Mendelssohn Choir of Toronto, Special, in New York 2
Washington 5
Baltimore 5
Toronto 4
Montreal, Princeton, one (1) each 2
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TOTAL 104
25—SEASON 1924-1925:
Regular Series Concerts, 29 pairs 58
Monday Evening 8
Children’s Concerts, 4 pairs 8
Public School Children 3
Philadelphia “Forum” 3
Philadelphia Award Concert, Special 1
New York City 10
Washington 5
Baltimore 5
Toronto 4
Buffalo, Princeton, one (1) each 2
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TOTAL 107
APPENDIX F
CONDUCTORS
PERSONNEL OF PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA 1900-1925
PERSONNEL OF PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA CHORUS 1920-1921
MANAGERS 1900-1925
OFFICE STAFF 1925
CONDUCTORS
FRITZ SCHEEL 1900-1907
CARL POHLIG 1907-1912
LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI 1912