During his speech the council president Franz Wirthner thanked all the present for their visit in Niederwald and for the appraisal of Caesar Ritz. Charles Ritz, who was the manager of the «Ritz» in Paris for many years and a fly fisherman who was world famous, expressed greetings and thanks from the family Ritz to the guests. After his speech the Swiss federal council Escher could not refrain from giving his wishes to the son of Caesar Ritz. At the beginning of the festivities the new village well, which had been sponsored by Marie-Louise Ritz, was inaugurated in the village square. Simultaneously the memorial tablet, which should remind of Caesar Ritz, was also inaugurated. It was first attached to the well, later moved to the council hall, where it can still be seen today.
