The Washington herald., 1907-05-03
READY FOR VIENNESE.
Local Singers Perfect Ar
rangements for Visitors.
RECEPTION IN THE EAST ROOM
Distinguished Citizens Invited TO
Meet Austrians at Reception in
New Willard-Win Sing for Charity
In New York, Philadelphia, and
BaItimOre-To Present Loving Cup.

entertainment of the Wiener MaenHerge-
sang VeTein on the occasion of their
"Saengerfahrt" in this country and ap-
pearance in German song before President
Roosevelt next Monday afternoon, and
their subsequent entertainment by the
Washington Saengerbund At the New VII
lard Hotel. have been completed, and all
indications point TO a highly successful
elimination Of this unique affair
The Viennese are expected to arrive in
New York either tomorrow or Sunday
where they will be received by the
Liederkrantz, and entertained at the
Hotel Savoy. They wiI leave for this
city Monday morning. and are expected
to arrive at the Pennsylvania depot at
l p, IN.
They viii be greeted upon their arrival
in this city by people Of their own tongue
and nationality. The Saengerbund sing
ing section, the Germania MaenneTchOr.
the Arion Gesang Verein, and the Central
Verein, including over twenty German
American societies, will be on hand with
banners flying and songs of welcome.
Trip to the White House.
The visitors VIII enter carriages, each
vehicle containing a member of one of the
local societies to explain the sights of
the city. Directly after their arrival they
viii be driven to the Capitol and Library
of Congress. and after roundtrip
through the Capitol parkings. the trip to
the White House. up Pennsylvania
avenue, win begin, with the twenty-five
flags of the various societies of the Ger
man Central Verein in line.
On account Of the large number of visit
ing guests and the limited space of the
East Room, where the Wiener singers
viii offer their song tribute TO the Presi-
dent OF the United States. it viii not be
possible 10 make arrangements for the
presence at this function Of the members
of the local societies.
Reception at the New willard.
After having accomplished the purpose
OF their journey 10 this country and city
To sing before the President Of the United
States-and after having been introduced
10 the President and his handshake, the
singers will again enter their carriages
for another short sightseeing trip in the
neighborhood of the White House, after
which they viii proceed 10 the New VII
lard Hotel At this place a hearty repast
will await the singing mlnstrels. and after
having refreshed themselves, it Is ex-
pected and hoped they Will favor their
hosts with one or two songs.
On account OF the significance Of the
ovation TO the President, Il has been
deemed proper by the committee in
charge 10 extend an invitation 10 meet
the distinguished foreigners al the re-
ceptlon az the New Willard 10 the Jus
tees of the United States Supreme Court
the diplomatic corps, the members of the
Presidents Cabinet. the Commissioners
of the District. the Librarian Of Congress,
the editors of the local papers. and man
ayers of the various press associations.
Presentation of Loving Cup.
Frank Claudy. honorary president Of the
Saengerbund and poet laureate. viii read
an original poem. and George W. Spier
chairman OF the general committee in the
name Of the Saengerbund viii present to
the visiting delegation Of singers as a
souvenir Of their visit and as a token Of
their love and esteem, a silver loving cup.
bearing suitable inscriptions. The cup is
of solid hammered silver, and stands
eighteen inches high The design of the
cup is based on the German oak-an en-
blem Of strength and beauty. The ap-
proximate cost of the cup is $500. and is a
specimen of the silversmith's art A pic
ture Of the cup and copy of Mr. Claudy's s
poem viii be distributed during the fes-
tivities at the New Willard. At o'clock
the visitors will be escorted 10 the Penn
sylvana depot, where they viii depart for
New York
Programme in other Cities.
On Tuesday they will give a charity con-
| cert at Carnegie Hall. and al its conclu-
sion they viii be the guests Of the Oester-
reichische Gesellschaft at a banquet al
the Astor Hotel. Wednesday and Thurs
day viii be devoted to seeing the sights
/ of the great metropolis, and on Thursday
evening a second charity concert viii be
/ given at the Carnegie Hall, 10 be followed
/ by a ''Commers,' to be given in their
honor by the Arion Society, Of New York.
Friday the Vienuese win sing for charity
| in Philadelphia, 10 be followed by a re-
! ception given by the mayor of the City
/ of BrOtheTly Love at the City Hall.
| Their next appearance will be in Balti-
more on Saturday. A luncheon at the
/ PimlicO Club and a "Commers'' at the
/ Hotel Belvedere comprise the social fea-
/ lures Of their visit TO Baltimore. Buffalo,
/ Niagara Falls and Milwaukee Will be
! visited in rotation. and wherever admis-
/ sion is charged TO their concerts. the
I proceeds viii be devoted 10 charity Unless
I their present programme viii undergo
/ changes, the visitors expect to start on
I their return trip two weeks from this
Sunday.
Chairman Spier has called a special
! general meeting at the Saengerbund Hall
J for Sunday afternoon at o'clock. ex-
/ tending a cordial invitation 70 every mem