City and County Federation of Women's Clubs
San Francisco 1918 - 1920
San Francisco Musical Club
Transcribed by Elaine Sturdevant

 SAN FRANCISCO MUSICAL CLUB
Mrs. E. E. BRUNER, President

Organized 1890
Federated 1916
Meets first and third Thursdays

In presenting the following resume, I feel that the San Francisco Musical Club has accomplished much this past year in the way of bringing before the public our resident artists and their work.

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


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