“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.