Benefit concert of 9 February 1877

A Requiem for Habeneck, open to the public at large, was played on Friday, 9 February 1877, as part of the 50th-anniversary celebration. The music was newly composed by Deldevez; for the Offertory, Delphin Alard played a violin solo by Habeneck. Proceeds were to the benefit of Baron Taylor’s Association des Artistes-Musiciens.

Receipts Expenses

Offering 1,526.80 Frais 175.00

Pour les pauvres 125.00

Imprimérie 120.00
Belloir   50.00
Gand (luthier) 100.00
Drouart (posters)   20.00
Signs   18.85
Police   73.50
Timbres poste 144.00
Voitures   19.20
Garçon d’orchestre   50.00

Subtotals 1,526.80 -966.55

Remitted to Association des Artistes-Musiciens 560.25