Sunday, April 23:
Around midday, while our musicians are having lunch with us, various telegrams arrive; first, from Herr Niemann, recommending for Sieglinde a Frl. v. Pretfeld, of whom all present say she would be - because of her figure alone - impossible! Then from Herr Jauner, saying he is awaiting a reply to his letter in order to come to an agreement with Frau Materna. A veritable parade of baseness!
R. refers him to his letter to Dr. Standhartner and concludes with the sentence that he hopes he will not have to prepare himself for a hostile attitude on the part of the management. At the same time he sends a telegram to Frl. Scheffsky (still for Sieglinde!).
The King cables very briefly that he will waive the audition! Herr Feustel reports that - at last - a manager has been engaged for the restaurants.