NEW HAVEN, CONN.,

November 26, 1917.

To the Members of The Gounod Society:

Mr. Emilio Agramonte, our conductor for many years, is now
living in Havana, Cuba, where he has been employed as an instruct-
or of music in the public schools.

In a recent letter received from Mr. Agramonte by Mr. C. S. DeForest, it transpires that by reason of having reached the age limit of 73 years, he has lost his position in the schools, and thereby become reduced to straightened circumstances. It has occurred to the signers of this letter that in view of the long and faithful services rendered to our society by Mr. Agramonte, his appeal will find a ready response in the hearts of the old Gounod Society members, and result in the collection of a sum of money to be sent him as a Christmas gift.

Should this plan meet with your approval, any amount that
you feel disposed to give, not exceeding $5.00, will be gladly
received by us and duly forwarded to Mr. Agramonte.

Mr. Frederick S. Ward, 82 Church Street (Benedict Building'),
this city, has kindly consented to take charge of the details, and
subscriptions may be sent to him by mail, or be left at his office.

It will readily be seen that if any gift is to reach Mr. Agra-
monte by Christmas week there is no time to be lost in sending in
your subscription.

Should enough members respond it is proposed to send with
the money our best wishes and respect and the names of those
contributing, but not the amounts.

NEW HAVEN, CONN.,

November 26, 1917.

Mr. Frederick S. Ward, 82 Church Street (Benedict Building),
this city, has kindly consented to take charge of the details, and
subscriptions may be sent to him by mail, or be left at his office.