The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-10-16
HONORS TO STRAUSS.
showering Gifts Upon the Great
Viennese Musician.
THE WALTZ KING DEEPLY MOVED.

Messages of Cheer from All Parts of tho
World and from All Glasses and Condi-
lions in Life-Au Vienna Joins In the
Rejoicing. ".""
VIENNA, Oct 1e.-The Johann Strauss
jubilee celebrations We're continued yester-
day with increased enthusiasm, It being
the hftieth anniversary of the day when
1.-THE waltz king" commenced his musical
career in earnest by conducting, for the
first time, the orchestra at Domayer's 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 We're present. Pre-
yious 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 Bezccny, the
presidents of all the musical societies of
the principal towns of Australia, the man.
ayers of all the Viennese theaters andthe
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.
scribcd 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 to
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 were 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 Doezi, Hof-
rath Hanslick, Professor Helmsberger and
Professor Deininger and Mr.. Rudolph
Aronson of New York
The actual ceremony of the celebration
began with n serenade composed by Rob
ert Fuchs, sung by students, who were ac-
companicd by the Conscrvatoriun orches-
ira. Then followed the presentation of
little silver table of choice design, orna-
mentcd with gold. After this gold medal
! from the members of the celebration com
/ mittee was presented to Herr Strauss.
Baron Bezecny made speech in which
| he said: Though Strauss may belong to
the whole world he belongs to us before
! all We Vienncse will not allow our
Strauss TO be taken from us. May he live
long and yet make mankind craZed with
t his paradise melodies The speaker WAS
4 frequently interrupted by applause.
! When Burgomaster Grub arrived from
the rathheus the crowd was so dense that
he found 1t difficult to reach IA position be-
side the waltz king. After he had reached
Herr Strauss the burgomaster said
Il am instructed by the town council to
greet you in the name of your Vatcrstadt,
to whose 'llustrious sons you belong All
! Vienna joins in these celebrations All
Vicnncse, without exception, are delighted
that you are able thus to participate. May
You Re spared long to be the joy and pride
of your Naterstadt."
Two other addresses were made by the
spokesman of u deputation of the Vienna
press and deputation of the Vienna Man
nergesang Nereins.
Then Herr Strauss, his voice displaying
intense emotion, said: Il am not II speaker
For all these splendid presentations must
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 Inorit. My efforts have been feeble
attempts to improve the gifts which l in.
hcritcd. | have been extra fortunate but
feel that have been too greatly honored
(Cries of No, no.D Indeed, you give me
over much honor"
Herr Strauss hesitatcd at this point placed
his hand upon his forehead and mnttered !:
at is all very we'll and then sat down.
Among the congratulatory messages
that vera received from all quarters of the
world and from all sorts of people was one
from the Duke Of SAKE Cohurg and Gutha
and another from Count Edward Taafe,
formerly Austrian prime minister
The festival VIZ officially closed with a
banquet which WA attended by the bur-
gonaster, all the world Of music and let.
tiers and n number Of Foreigners.
Herr Strauss has been recommended to
the emperor for the great medal of arts and
science, of which less than IL dozen have
yet been conferred