William Steinway’s diary: “Generalversammlung of the Liederkranz […] very full attendance. am elected 1st Visepresident F. Heyne 2d Vicepres. Ottendorfer President.” Judging by William Steinway’s diary, this is the first time he assumes a leading role in this important German cultural society of New York. (Next year, William Steinway will become the President of the society.)