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., February 16, 1899.&emsp; attend the dinner which some of Mr. 's many other friends will give to him in his honor on March 2d. I regret the inability to be with them very much.
 * My engagements do not permit me to

I trust and doubt not the occasion will be memorable for the heartiness of its tribute. It will certainly be memorable for the character and career to which it will attest. There is no man with whom I agree or from whom I differ, and there are many respects in which I do both as to Mr., for whom I have more respect and for whom I wish more happiness and the evidence of more esteem and regard,

(Signed,).&emsp; , Esq.

, March 2,1899. , Presiding at the Hon. Anniversary.

. Permit me on this festive occasion, as the humble representative of German dramatic art within our confines, to convey through you my felicitations to the celebrant whom you honor to-night. In the countless expressions of admiration and appreciation that will doubtless be showered upon the guest of honor, I beg you will believe none will be more sincere than this, and from the very fact that in the distinguished cele-