Farewell to the Ritters, an agreement is made that their son will come to stay with us starting in August.
Arrival of Brückwald, meeting at the theatre, where R. wishes me to be present; it is a pleasure for him only if I am there, otherwise everything is a torment for him. Lighting question, mystical space, curtain, and ceiling are discussed, Brandt contributing in the most brilliant and decisive manner. The board of directors takes care of it! – – –
In the afternoon, a letter from Mr Director Jauner of Vienna, stating that he has secured the royalties starting in August (7 percent). In the evening, the gentlemen Brückwald, Brandt, and the engineer Staudt[1] join us.
[1] The company Emil Staudt based in Frankfurt handled the gas installation in the festival hall.
Revised English translation by Jo Cousins.