Smithsonian Institution The William Steinway Diary: 1861-1896
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| New York, Novbr 17th 1884. | ||
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Novbr 17th Monday. |
Lovely weather, Judge Barrett decides Maynards motion for a change of Venue adversely to them, + denies their motion, we paying exp. of witnesses | |
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Novbr 18. Tuesday. |
Take a walk up Bdway before supper. At L.K. in eve'g. Stetson starts on a short trip to our dealers, to stir them up. Sent Theodor a sweeping power of Atty for England. | |
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Novbr 19. Wed. |
Snow + rainstorm all last night and day. In ev'g with Wife, George & Paula to Opera "Semiramis" Patti + Scalchi sing splendidly. At 10.30. P.M. on invitation to Sieghörtners, to Supper given by Thomas to Joseph Bennett of the London Telegraph, Bishop of Eve'g Post, Maxwell of Cinc. & Bachur of Novello Ewer & Co. present. Home after 1 AM |
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Novbr. 20th Thursday. |
Excessively busy all day, walk up Bdway before supper. Then sleep til 7½ P.M. proceed to Strohms Saloon 266 Atlantic Ave. Brooklyn, Stiftungsfest of Binnocle Club, have a lovely time, sing Quartett with Haas Kapp F. + O. Steins, make short speech. In carriage at 1½ A.M. with Kapp, Osc. Steins & Bayersdorff across Brooklyn Bridge. | |
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Novbr 21st friday. |
Feel quite well, busy all day with R.R. reports Stetson sent in a number of orders from dealers Little Willie can open street door alone, and tried to run away this A.M. Work home in eve'g retire 10 PM |
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Novbr. 22d sat. |
At 1 P.M. with Adam Weber to E. R. Gas works & view them, then drive up to Steinway, Cassebeer Cellar nearly done. At 6 P.M. with wife, George + Paula to Cotterill meet Judge Freedman & family there. Sing with Fr. + Oscar Steins some Quartetts. Have very nice time. Home at 2 AM |
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November
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1884
