. History of the Handel and Haydn Society (founded 1815). nd Haydn Society for twelve years. Athis death in 1881 the statue was bequeathed to this Society, andwhen Music Hall was sold the statue was removed to the BostonPublic Library, and in 1902 it was lent to the New England Con-servatory of Music, with the agreement that it should be returnedto the Society at any time on demand of its officers. The present location of the statue at one of the entrances ofJordan Hall is appropriate, and we are glad that the officers of theConservatory are willing to allow it to remain there. As we ownn
. History of the Handel and Haydn Society (founded 1815). nd Haydn Society for twelve years. Athis death in 1881 the statue was bequeathed to this Society, andwhen Music Hall was sold the statue was removed to the BostonPublic Library, and in 1902 it was lent to the New England Con-servatory of Music, with the agreement that it should be returnedto the Society at any time on demand of its officers. The present location of the statue at one of the entrances ofJordan Hall is appropriate, and we are glad that the officers of theConservatory are willing to allow it to remain there. As we ownno building, it is probable that we shall be pleased to see our statuein the custody of our friends for many years to come. During the 33 years that I have been a member of this SocietyI believe we have never done better work than during the last sea-son under Thompson Stone. The Society could not endure without the great amount ofwork by officers and chorus that is given gladly for love of musicand in loyalty to the organization. I thank all who have labored. BEETHOVEN STATUEPresented to Music Hall by Charles C. Perkins in 1863, and to revert to theHandel and Haydn Society when Music Hall Association dissolved. July 22 18VV,removed to Boston Public Librarv building. Loaned to the New England Con-servatory of Music in March, 1903, where it stands on a beautiful marble pedestalin the vestibule. MAY 5 1930 TO MAY 4 193! 153 for us in the preparation for our concerts and in the business andfinancial administration of the affairs of the Society, The Handel and Haydn Society has had a long and honor-able history in serving the cause of good music, and there is nolack of need for such service to-day. I am glad to have been per-mitted to serve the Society as member of the chorus and officerfor so many years, and I have found much happiness in the workand in the association with the chorus and the Board of Govern-ment. Long live the Handel and Haydn Society! ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEENTH
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