LS-William Rogers Herod; Exensive description of the Philharmonic Society given to Herod upon his election to the Board of Directors; Contributions from William Rogers Herod; Discussion of Pension plan; Correspondence re: tour costs; Teatro Alla Scala program; Annual Report 1953-54; Discussion re: Annual Report 1954-55; Suggestion of an exchange between New York Philharmonic and the Venezuelan Symphony; Computation of life expectancy tables for musicians; Promotions of George Sementovsky