* * * * * “An orchestra of the first class, however, can never be entirely self-supporting, and must be dependent upon the guarantees or contributions of those who take pride in their city and look upon its work as necessary to the education of the community.” * * * * * “Up to the present time the amount of the deficit over and above the guarantee fund has been paid by a few (three or four) generous and public-spirited members of the Association. It is not fair, however, that the burden of such an undertaking should be borne by a few when the whole community is benefited, and the Directors appeal to the public generally to aid in this work. “In a city of the size, wealth and culture of Philadelphia, it does not seem unreasonable to hope that a sufficient number of people can be found to assist in retaining the orchestra and increasing its usefulness. One hundred additional subscriptions of a Thousand or Five Hundred Dollars each, per annum, for three years, would go very far toward enabling the management to establish the orchestra on a permanent paying basis, but without such support from the public, the Directors do not feel that they would be justified in continuing the orchestra indefinitely.” * * * * * “As it is impossible to ascertain and approach personally all who are interested in the cause, those who wish to subscribe to the guarantee fund are requested to write to the Secretary, Mr. John H. Ingham, 505 Chestnut Street, for blanks. The intention is to raise a fund for three years. “On the success of this appeal will depend the future of the orchestra.” (_Signed as before._) “PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION “Philadelphia, April 15, 1905. “TO THE GUARANTORS OF THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION: “In closing the Fifth Season of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Executive Committee think it is proper to report the result of the season to the Guarantors and to the members of the Association.” * * * * * “The total cost this season, including salaries of musicians and conductor, office expenses, rental of Academy of Music, etc., amounted to $99,746.28 “The total receipts from all sources were 45,877.57 ---------- Showing a DEFICIT of 53,868.71 “The Guarantee Fund is 48,627.50 ---------- Leaving a DEFICIT of $ 5,241.21[22] [22] See Page 69. which we have every reason to believe will be provided for in the near future.