Much negotiation concerning the illuminations for R.’s birthday; in the course of this, I learn from Mr. Groß that the Brussels Wagner Society has once again sent 4,500 francs—bringing the total to over 10,000 francs. In the evening, visits from a few friends. – The dogs have already grown entirely…
Arrival of Marco and Blanca, whom R. christens Marke and Brange—fine creatures, who bring new life to the grounds. In the evening, a Mr. Zimmer [1] from Karlsruhe presents himself, wishing also to lend his efforts here. [1] Hermann Zimmer of Karlsruhe, a member of the Nibelungenkanzlei. Traduzione in italiano…
Spoke concerning the possibilities of securing support for our cause – Pringsheim[1]? Niemann? … Dispatched copies of “Götterdämmerung” (to Mimi, the King, Standhartner). In the evening, R. thwarted a surprise I had planned (two dogs), which saddened me and cast a melancholy over the whole of the evening. [1] Alfred…
Inspection of the house; the garden pleasantly green; preparations underway for R.'s birthday. In the afternoon we attempted a walk, but the air was too close and heavy, so we returned home and passed the time in idle conversation in the summer pavilion. In the evening, a few acquaintances called,…
Errands in the morning; at one o'clock, a visit from Princess Hohenlohe and Countess Andrássy – both agreeable and gracious. Afterwards to Makart’s, to view dogs for R. [1] – in the evening, departure at 10 o’clock (sleeping car). [On the 7th, R. encountered in a courtyard a group of…
