The Girls

BLANCHE LEFFINGWELL LEEDHAM 

          The history of Grace Church Vested Choir shows that for the greater part of the time since its beginning, it has been composed exclusively of male voices, in accord with the plans of the founder.

          With the organization of the choir of male voices in 1889, the following girls’ voices were included, and they sang until Easter, 1890:

          Later the necessity of adding ladies’ voices was seriously debated.

          One such time came September 11, 1918, when it was found to be almost impossible to secure boys’ voices of sufficient tone and quality, and we find that the vestry reluctantly consented to permit the inclusion of the necessary number of girls, to successfully carry on the services.

          The young ladies of the parish, showed a marked interest and have rendered very efficient service.  They were and are, members of The Girls Friendly Society.

          The service of these young women, in the time of need, has been most valuable,  they have been ever ready to cooperate with the choirmaster, while realizing that the object of the founder was a Male Voice Choir; and are still hoping that a sufficient number of boys can be secured to carry on the services.

          Those who first came to our assistance at that time were:

Since then, many others including: