ALS-Amyas Ames, LS-Albert K. Webster, LS-William Weissel, LS-William Schuman, ALS-Maynard E. Steiner. Discussions about increasing the number of seats in Philharmonic Hall auditorium; Consulting with acoustical engineer regarding acoustical ajdustments for Philharmonic Hall; Subscriber reaction to new seating; Seating plan; Draft of letter to subscribers from Amyas Ames regarding changes to auditorium; NY Herald Tribune "Philharmonic Takes a Hard Line on Seats - To Benefit the Ears"; NY Times "Audio Change Due at Philharmonic"; "New Seats in Philharmonic Hall" brochure.