The series announced above is the outgrowth of two Symphony Concerts given last winter for the benefit of sufferers by the Philippine War. The committee in charge was the auxiliary to the committee of ladies who supervised the Philippine concerts, and it is intended that the management of the series of the coming season shall be generally the same. To cover expenses of the concerts a guarantee fund has been subscribed, the amount of which is sufficient to meet the requirements of the present undertaking; but it is hoped that our people will give the concerts such liberal support as to prevent a deficit at the end of the season. * * * * * The Philippine concerts proved the availability of many of our resident musicians for work of the highest grade, and the committee has undertaken the task of organizing this series of concerts because it believes that with a sufficient number of rehearsals, under capable direction, our home players will be able to render great orchestral compositions efficiently and acceptably. Mr. Scheel will insist upon frequent and thorough rehearsals of the music; and no labor nor expense will be spared to make the work of preparation complete and the musical results wholly satisfactory. The committee feels, however, that without a widely spread interest among the people of Philadelphia, its chief object would not be realized. That object is largely to promote the musical culture of the city, and to improve its status as a center of musical effort. Therefore, an appeal is made to every Philadelphian who understands what this undertaking may mean to the city’s future musical life for active interest and co-operation. Most useful help can be given to the movement by making its object known to friends and acquaintances; all personal effort will be an effective aid to the committee’s work. Whether or not the receipts equal the expenses of the concerts, it is the hope of the committee that this movement for music in Philadelphia will receive hearty encouragement and support from every one who has a pride in the city’s artistic life. Committee: HENRY WHELEN, JR. JOHN C. SIMS EDWARD G. MCCOLLIN OSCAR A. KNIPE DR. EDWARD I. KEFFER OLIVER BOYCE JUDSON JOHN H. INGHAM, Secretary, 508 Chestnut Street. * * * * * CIRCULAR LETTER MAILED TO PATRONESSES WHO HAD NOT PURCHASED TICKETS ABOUT TEN DAYS BEFORE SALE TO PUBLIC, OCTOBER, 1900: