Articles on recent report of Philharmonic expenses

“The report of the last season has just been published by the Philharmonic Society. The treasurer’s report showed that last April a remainder of money after all expenses were paid amounting to $627.61. During this season ten symphonies, seven concertos and six overtures of noted composers were given in adequate representation.”

“We have received a copy of the 31st annual report of the Philharmonic Society of this city, from which it appears that the receipts last season from the sale of boxes, seats, and tickets amounted to $25,185.50; total receipts, including a balance of $1,132.59 from last year, $27,063.45; paid for solo performers, $2,100; extra players in the orchestra, $2,590.50; conductor, $1,000; music, $259.39; rent, $3,568. The sum of $13,830 has been divided among the members of the orchestra. The total number of active members during the year was 92, but of these Mr. Beisheim, the Treasurer, and Mr. Gipner have died, and 15 others did not perform last season.”