Throug-h the efforts o f Professor Cogswell and the pioneer pupils in music a club of music lovers was organized early in the history of the University. At that time there was no Department of Music. and on ly a few college students took work with Professor Cogswell. But with their help and that of many ladies of the city, who were interested in the school and who believed with him that music should play an important part in the refining influences of a real university, he succeeded in forming the Philharmonic Club in the fall of 189~. In those days there was no money to pay for the printing of programs. but there were enthusiastic girls and boys who designed some ,路ery artistic ones ar.d copied them on a hectograph. Interesting recitals were given and spec ial music was arranged for all the entertainments at the University. \Vhen, in 1899. the School of Music was created the membership of the club was greatly increased. as
all the students in music. both regular and special. were considered as belonging to the club. The work oi the club since then has been chieAy the gi,路ing of study programs where all phases of one composer's work ha ,.e been considered. the management of recitals by performers from abroad. and the maintaining a general musical interest. Its aim is to gi,路e the students the opportunity of hearing good music at little or no cost, and in that way to create a love for what is worth loving. and a desire to become acquainted with the lives and work of great musicians. OFFICERS.
President_ _______ ______ _________ Walker Young Vice PresidenL ________________ Margaret Lauder Secretary _______ _________ _______ Esther Larson Treasurer------- ------------ ----- Anna Keifer Chairman Executive Committee ___ _ Sadie Stockton
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