The Diary

Learn at noon that Merchant appraiser and Genl Appraiser Brower decided in favor of RRanft and fixed his disct at 20%, Telegraph to Papa Ranft "Gewonnen gratulire William Steinway" In ev'g at L.K. fix all for next Sunday Eve'g Concert

Very busy, at 31 2/5 P.M. Gustav Stein's 25th Anniversary at 110 E. 14^th street, I preside very pleasant affair. I + 5 friends give him Silver Service, Arion cane, Beethoven M. knifes + forks, Mainzer Carnevals Club Card basket, Schützen Watch + Chain Staatszeitungs Colleagues bronze Vases, Staatszeitung $500.00. I make brief speech. Home in eve'g working

At store in forenoon, at L.K. rehearsal til 1½ A.M. Herman has much trouble with Orchestra Work in afternoon. Blumenberg sees me on account of Dolge who, he says is quite downhearted. My baby Theodors hand (right) is again much swollen but both children are charming, and talk fluently. At 6½ P.M. with wife in carriage to Belvidere House, call for Albert Stritt + wife, drive to L.K. Hall, meet George + Paula, are joined by Miß Lili Lehmann + Niece, take supper at my expense, Concert passes off well, but is too long and too many chorusses Miß Fabris sings her little solo well, Herman debut as Conductor quite good. Kapellmeister Seidl + Habelmann are also there, home at 12 o'clock