To Mrs. Josephine CREW AYLWIN and her efficient program committee belongs the credit for some of the finest programs the Club has ever presented - both from an educational and entertaining standpoint.
Noticeable among these were: "An American Morning," beginning with the earliest music obtainable and through the different periods to the more modern of the present day compositions.
Early in December of 1919 an original comic opera, with lyrics by Miss
Marion CUMMING and music by Mrs. AYLWIN (both ladies being
active members), was produced at Scottish Rite Hall before a splendid audience.
The event was quite out of the ordinary and highly successful, club
members filling the parts, assisted by prominent men singers of the
community.
The Christmas program was devoted to oratorio in keeping with the season. Holy Thursday happening to fall on a regular club day, was made memorable by the rendition of the beautiful "Messe Solonelle" by Paladilhe - by solo, quartet and chorus.
Seventeen programs will have been given by the close of the season, exclusive of the Jinks which took place April 29th, consisting of Tableaux Chantants, followed by original stunts by members.
On April 15th we were honored by a visit from Mrs. Frank A. SEIBERLING, national president of the Federation of Music Clubs, and our state president, Mrs. Cecil FRANKEL. Mrs. SEIBERLING's vital address to us created a splendid impression and was thoroughly enjoyed.
Although the war has ceased, the Club has still continued its auxiliary work under the direction of Mrs. G. G. DREYFUS, who has presented splendid programs at the different military camps adjacent to San Francisco.
We have accepted about forty new members; have added some necessary amendments to the constitution and the Club at large will next month vote on the question of raising the dues, which seems unavoidable in order to meet the advance in all our expenses.
OFFICERS 1918-1919
Miss Adeline Maude WELLENDORFF, President
Miss May W. SHANNON, First Vice-President
Mrs. Charles S. AYRES, Second Vice-President
Mrs. F. G. CANNEY, Corresponding Secretary
Miss Sarah A. WAFER, Recording Secretary
Mrs. Frank J. COOPER, Treasurer
Mrs. J. T. ROWE, Business Secretary
Mrs. E. E. BRUNER, Librarian
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS 1918-1919
Mrs. J. E. BIRMINGHAM
Mrs. Louis C. MULLGARDT
Miss Christine HART
OFFICERS 1919-1920
Mrs. Edward Everett BRUNER, President
Mrs. Horatio STOLL, First Vice-President
Mrs. R. N. AYLWIN, Second Vice-President
Mrs. Benjamin APPLE, Business Secretary
Mrs. F. T. CANNEY, Corresponding Secretary
Mrs. J. E. BIRMINGHAM, Recording Secretary
Miss Sarah B. COLLIER, Treasurer
Miss Elise YOUNG, Librarian
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS 1919-1920
Mrs. Martin MOLONY
Mrs. Raymond BENJAMIN
Miss Christine HART
HONORARY MEMBERS 1919-1920
Mrs. Marriner CAMPBELL
Mrs. Mathilde WISMER
OFFICERS 1920-1921
Mrs. Edward Everett BRUNER, President
Mrs. Horatio STOLL, First Vice-President
Mrs. Sophia NEWSTADT, Second Vice-President
Mrs. Benjamin APPLE, Business Secretary
Mrs. Martin MOLONY, Corresponding Secretary
Mrs. F. H. PORTER, Recording Secretary
Miss Sarah B. COLLIER, Treasurer
Miss Marion de GUERRE, Librarian
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS 1920-1921
Mrs. Raymond BENJAMIN
Mrs. Perham NAHL
Mrs. Frank H. DUNNE