The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-10-16

Great Honors to the Waltz King
tienna-Presepfs From MANI I.aas

Sreat Honors to the Waltz King In
sienna-fresents From Many Lands.
VIENNA, Oct. I5-Rudolph Aronson, of
New York, congratulated Johann Strauss
last evening on behalf OF the distinguished
composers admirers in a short, sympath-
etic speech, and presented the waltz
king with the handsome wreath
sent by Strauss admirers in the
United States. The reception aud presen-
tations today took place IN Herr Strauss
house in Sgelasse, in the Welden. As the
guests entered all the tables, sideboards
and other pieces of furniture were covered
with costly presents from all quarters of
the globe. Herr Strauss and his wife
and Brother Eduard greeted the distin-
guished company. Among those attending
the reception were Herr Johann Brahm.
the composer; Baron Bszchney, Baron de
Eszi. Hofrath Hadstick, Prof Helmbereer
and Prof. Deineger and Rudolph Aronson.
OF New York. The actual ceremony of the
celebration began with serenade
composed by Robert Fuchs. sung by stu
dents, who were accompanied by the con-
servatorium orchestra Then followed the
presentation of a little silver table of choice
design, ornamented with gold. After this
gold medal from the members of the
celebration committee was presented TO
Herr Strauss.
Baron Bezchney made a speech in which
he said: Though Strauss may belong to
the whole world, he belongs to us before
all. We Viennese will not allow our
Strauss to be taken from us. May he
live long and yet make mankind
happy with his paradise melodies y
At 10.45 Burgomaster Grnble arrived from
the Rathshouse. The crowd was then so
dense that he found il difficult to reach a
position beside the waltz king. After he
reached Herr Strauss the burgomaster
said: Il am instructed by the town
council to greet you in the names of
your vaterstadt, to whose most iiiustrious
sons you belong. All the Vlenuese
without exception are delighted that
you are aole thus to participate.
May you be spared long TO the
Joy and pride OF your vatsrsiadt."
Other addresses were made by the spokes-
man of depntaiion of the Vienna press.
Government Counsellor Wintement and
Dr. Won Spiegel and DIR. Gustav Knecht.
and deputation of tue Vienna Man
nergsang Vercin. Then Herr Strauss, his
voice displaying intense emotion, said:
splendid presents | am thankful for my
predecessors, nay father and Lanner They
showed me in what way progress was pos
sible through the development of the
form; that is my single insignia OF merit"
TCries OF "Nor'l Herr Strauss paused for
a moment and then continued. saying:
.sMy efforts have been feeble attempts TO
improve the gifts which have inherited.
have been extra fortunate, but feel
that | have been too greatly honored
(Cries of No. MOI Indeed you give me
overhonor."
Herr Strauss hesifated at this point,
piaced ms hand upon hi. forehead and
mu,terei, 'sEs list schon genug,"
and then SAT- down. His friends
enthusiastically ciamored for the priv
liegs Of shaking hands with him.
Among the eongratulatory messages
that we're received from al over the world
vas one from the Duke of Saxe-Coburg.
Count Edward Taafc. formerly Aus
trian prime minister. also sent a
message, saying: ''rha best jubilee
wishes from one sho knew your
father and esseems you as brother"
The festivities closed with g banquet.
which vas attended by the burgomasteT.
the leaders Of the world OF music snd a
number OF foreigners.