The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-10-16
HONORS TO STRAUSS
Showering Gifts Upon the Great
Viennese Musician.
THE WALTZ KING DEEPLY MOVED

world and from All Glasses and Condi-
tions in Lire-Au vienna Joins in the
Rejoicing,
VIENNA, oct 16-The Johann Strauss
jubilee celebrations were continued yester-
day with increased enthusiasm. It being
the tlfticth anniversary Of the day when
'the waltz king commenced his musical
career in earnest by conducting, for the
first time the orchestra at Domayers gar
den, Hietzing, then fashionable resort.
During the morning there was bril-
liant reception, at which numerous dele
cations and hosts Of individual admirers Of
the great composer were present Pre-
viOus to the reception Strauss was sere.
naded by the pupils Of the conservatory Of
music
Among those who paid homage to "the
waltz king were the intendant of the i'm
perial theaters, Baron Won Bezecny, the
presidents OF all the musical societies OF
the principal towns Of Australia the man
ayers Of all the Viennese theaters and the
presidents Of many literary and artistic
associations.
Mr.. Rudolph Aronson, of New York,
congratulated Strauss upon behalf Of his
American admirers, and presented the com
poser with the beautiful silver wreath sub
scribed for by the great musicians friends
in the United States Mr. Aronson, in
making the presentation, referred to the
brilliancy of the composers music, and
the high manner in which it was appre
ciated by the public
In reply Strauss touchingly referred Co
his father and to the great benefit he had
derived from his parents teaching
The reception and presentations yester
day took place in Herr Strauss house in
Sgelgasse in the Wieden. AS the guests
entered all the tables, sideboards and other
pieces of furniture We're covered with
costly presents from all quarters of the
globe Herr Strauss and his wife and his
brother Eduard greeted the distinguished
company with the greatest cordiality
Among those attending the reception were
Herr Johannes Brahmas, the composer;
Baron Bezecny, Hofrath Won Doez, Hof-
tn HanslicS, Professor Helmsberger and
p oicssor Deininger and Mr.. Rudolph
Aronson of New York
The actual ceremony of the celebration
began with a serenade composed by Rob
tlN II utllA' sung ~ AluuNllbSf VIII were nc
companied by the Conservatorium orches-
ira Then followed the presentation of a
little silver table Of choice design, orna-
mented with gold. After this gold medal
from the menih rs of the celebration com
mittee was presented to Herr Strauss.
Baron Bezecny made n speech in which
he said: Though Strauss may belong to
the whole world, he belongs to us before
al ANn Ni.nnaga will oil
Strauss to be taken from US. May he live
long and yet make mankind crazed with
his paradise melodies" The speaker was
frequently interrupted by applause
When Burgomastor Grub arrived from
the rathhaus the crowd was so dense that
he found it difficult to reach a position be-
side the waltz king After he had reached
Herr Strauss the burgomaster said:
II am instructed by the town council to
greet you i'm the name of your Vatorstadt,
I to whose illustrous sons you belong All
Vienna joins i'm these celebrations All
Niennose, without exception are delighted
that you are able thus to participate May
you be spared long to be the JOY and pride
! of your Naterstadt"
Two other addresses were made by the
spokesmen of "a depuuatiou of the Vienna
pfess and deputatiun Of the Vienna Man
nrgesang Nereins
Then Herr Strauss, his voice displaying
+ intense emotion, said 81 am not a speaker
F6f7lLthcse .spleDdidpresan santa{i0asI n.ttst
thank my predecessors, my father and
/ mother They showed me in what way
progress was possible through the develop.
ment of the form that is my single insig,
nifcant merit My efforts have been feeble
attempts to improve the gifts which 1 in
herited. / have been extra fortunate, but
feel that l have been too greatly honored
(Cries of No, no,D Indeed, you give me
over much honor"
/ Herr Strauss hesitated at this point placed
his hand upon his forehead and muttered
/ "It is all very well" and then sat down
Among the congratulatory messages
that were received from all quarters of the
world and from all sorts of people was one
from the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gothf
and another from Count Edward Taafe
formerly Austrian prime minister.
The festival was officially closed with Z
banquet, which was attended by the bur
gomaster, all the world of music and let
tors and a number of foreigners.
Herr Strauss has been recommended tC
the emperor for the great medal of arts anC
science, of which less than a dozen hav,
yet been conferred.
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