Pike County Democrat, Volume 27, Number 34, Petersburg, Pike County, 1 January 1897 — Page 3

m mmmm. 3E ■ BID you welcome. How Tear! Tour Joyful dawn we sing! And have you brought ua golden gift* Beneath your shining wing? O. will your skies be always fair, Tour seasons always gay. With not a single cloud to mar The- brightness of the day? And will you tell the springtime Her favors we bespeak. When we In sylvan glades and giena Her earliest trophies seek? Will March forbear to flout us With blustering jibes and Jeers, And April show her sunniest smile* In place of frowns and tears? Will summer bring her roses To deck the woodland bowers, With not a single cruel thorn Concealed among her flowers? And will sh* coyly linger When harvest songs go round, TUI all the gleaming swaths are cot And golden sheaves are bound? O. tell us, happy New Tear, Will all our friends be true. And will each cup o’erflow with Joy Unmixed with taste of rue? Will every heart be Joyful. And every eye be bright. With not s single tear to dim The luster of their sight? *Ah. no." the New Tear answered. "Such gifts I promise not. For Joy end sorrow mlpgled Must be each mortal’s lot. But If you heed them rightly— * Life’s clouds and thorns and tears— Then not a single vain regret Will mar your future years!” —Helen W. Clark. In N. T. Ledger.

AM one of the ancients, an antique of sober hue and homely appearance. Shapely enough, for was I not formed by AinaM, the master.

he who astonished the world with the perfection of his work,, and who has no* since been approached; in skill, though the moderns excel in so many things? The Tiolins of to-day, pert and foppish In lustrous varnish arid glossy as mirrors, are not valued as we are nor can they approach us in interpreting those other masters to whose grand compositions and soaring thoughts we violins give vitality and voice. Beginning my active career in Italy, I have outlived many owner*, but I nowrepose In a glass front cabinet in Chicago. It was at first in a very humble home, about the only thingof real value the home possessed, except my mistress and owner, sweet-faced, sweet-voiced Inez Maniatti. \tou should see her and know her as 1 do to properly estimate her worth. Of Italian dewcent. small but shapely, with cheeka of the swarthy rod and brown, which Is my complexion, too, eyea of deeper brown through which her soul gazes, teeth of polished pearl, hair blue-black like a raven’s glossy plumage, her cheap dress did not succeed in obscuring her beauty or the shapeliness of the little form which ha/1 tbe easy movements of a queen half disguised in beggar’s garb. When she laid her cheek against mine, and charmed me into, the proper mood until our voices melted into one, you would have understood in an instant how much I loved her and why.

All know that x have a Toice wmcn la a marvel, but it is shy like all real talent, and responds only to the masterly touch it loves, knows and understands. Inez had a voice as clear and clean ae that of a bird, bell like in ringing tone, full of lights and shadows which broke forth in song, sometimes capering merrily as insects do in the sunlight, sometimes rippling with tuneful laughter like that of a mountain brook, sometimes vibrating with deep emotion, sometimes sobbing with unshed tears. And I? I laughed, cried, rejoiced, wailed, or broke into cataracts of jubilant praise in touch and tune with her. Our hearts and voices were twine. What wonder that they rioted in joy or sobbed in sympathy together? Inez was poor, and lived in a locality where haggard eight* and sounds were but too common; but evil did not mar this soul of noble inspiration and hr atinet. You may splash mud upon a diamond or duet upon the opal, but yon cannot reach with it iha flame in the heart of the one or the wondrous changing -iridescent light of the other. Stains do not penetrate to the inner altar upon which burns the sacred flame of the really vuluable gem. And Inez had a lover, a brown-eyed youth as poor as heveelf and as deeply devoted to the spirit of song. He, too, played the violin, though not aa she did, nor did he, likfe her, inherit, as the • only costly gift from an otherwise poor grandfather, aa heirloom like myself. He had been a true friend to the oftentimes almost friendless girl, who, since the death of her old grandmother not . long before this story opens, had often needed protection, solace and advice I think their souls first mingled in music, and ran together aa do two streamlets, which join hands to travel together to the vast sod boundless ocean. We ale all travelers to eternity; it strengthens two dear streams to unite their currents until they create a river large enough to mirror the whole earthward aide of heaven, instead of sma$ fragments thereof. What are souls hot lenses, reflecting at differtac angle* tree or fata* the light of

heaven, the Hashes of inspiration, the goodness of God? Ho proposed to her in a palace beside which those of European kings were dull and lusterless. They had strolled to a grov<? some distance from the great eity, crowning a hill which overlooked Lake Michigan. It was mid-October, and the grand transformation scene with which nature closes £er summer dreams was at its height. Over them were the forest arches gorgeous in crimson and gold; on either hand stretched! aisles festooned with drapery such as no loom ever produced, each aisle ending in a glorious vista of earth or sky. Leaves softly fell in golden gifts about them, and sunlight of rich gold siftiid through traceries of branches interwoven above and wove patterns of gold lace on embossed carpets cf moss. In the haze over the lake’s deep blue there was royal purple, and in the sky tint)? innumerable, mingled with opal, amethyst, amber and pearl. They were In tune with the scene, and coaxing us violins to join them we four united la s song of jubilant praise. Their eyes met, their voices changed to a love song which we deepened and prolonged; then the lad, in simple words, declared his love and' was, in as simple words, accepted. She nestled in his arms, and after they had murmured n few caressing phrases, punctuated with kisses, they invoked our aid again and we -all rejoiced together as true friends should. That was a little drama and concert worth seeing and hearing. I am hollow, but it warms even my heart <to think of it, though uobody Is by to wave tbe magic wand over me and charm me' into song. What do those rich only in lands and money know of such happiness as that shabbily dressed couple felt that, autumn afternoon? Thank God Cupid itfnot & tlme-eerver or worshiper at merely gilded shrine®. “We have nothing bilt ourselves and our beloved violins, dear Inez,” said the sturdy vouth. “but we will compel happiness ve? and conquer success, will we not?” “Of course, Oscar,” was her prompt reply, “and whether we have success or not, we have each other and our instruments. Poverty is an old friend of ours, too. Why need we fewf-that together which we have survived apart?" We all went home in the glory of the sunset together, heaven in our hearts and hunger keeping it company for the

senses safely back. I was trembling myself, time-hardened antique, as she raised me to her shoulder and with her bow invoked my aid. Then she played as I had never heard her play before, until I felt myself lifted above this miserable world, and her voiee & little later broke triumphantly into song. It was a revelation and a surprise. Together we soared or sobbed* rang out in heavenly harmony or murmured as softly as the rustle of dying roses. We closed with a grand, vibrant flourish, and for a moment you could have heard a thought unfold itself. Then the audience brake into tumultuous applause again and again, and the battle was won. We were recalled again and again, and each time seemed to charm them more. I heard laughter from hundreds when we laughed, and tears glistened when we sobbed. Our interpretation of the soul-song of the dead masters had awakened the souls of the living from sleep. It was a resurrection, a revelation and a victory, all combined. Well, hard times for Inez ended then and there. She was petted, caressed, flattered, but, thank heaven, could not be spoiled. Her prosperity was shared with Oscar, and for him, too, she won the encouragement and opportunity to make the best of himself and of the divine gift of song. The strangest thing happened next evening. New Year’s night. Oscar had spent the evening tliere, and we hod helped them in a little home concert, such as we had often joined in before. They were supremely happy, for the poverty they did Pot fear was ended, its lessons only to remain, lessons good and wholesome, too, for hearts like theirs which had the gift of seeing and did not care to forget. I had been placed in my old glass front cabinet, and had been listening to their rapt conversation, sharing its happiness, when suddenly the spirit moved me, as a Quaker might say, to speak. I had a secret, and tfid not cate to conceal it any longer. So I began to murmur on my own account, and it sounded so mysterious to them, so much like a ghostly manifestation, that both stopped talking and gazed at me aghast. I kept buzzing like an inspired bumble-bee, and even tried a rap or two by way of experiment. “How strange,” said Inez, nestling close in his arms. “I do believe the Amati is bewitched. Can it be a warn

SHE PLATED AS I NEVER HEARD HER PLAT.

two human members of the tuneful quartette. On New Year's eve, thanks to some kind Indies who had inteiested themselves, Inez was to “come out” at one of the large churches, the result to determine whether ^hey should aid her in studies for a profeasicnal concert career,, or set her aside fur some more promising protege. Sons* of them had promised even to lend her clothing for the occasion, and were really learning to k>vo the shy, hut true-hearted girl. Tfie days sped, happy for the lovers, though often touched with the want which keeps poverty company in the large cities. High-toned conventionalities did not erect barriersbetween them, so they spent nearly every evening together, talking lovingly, or playing softly and singing in the twilight. We were ahvars with them, and they made true confidants of us, letting us hear echoes from their hearts in addition to the Intuitions which always interpreted to us the impulses of their souls. Talk of love laughing at locksmiths! It does better than that, for, when properly understood and welcomed. It laughs at poverty and sings In want, makes rags into royal robes, magnifies pennies into fortunes. Better Ine* with a dowry of naught byt the gift of song and of hope, than, s purseproud princess pearl-bedecked. New Year's eve came, and with it the expected d^but. The great church w as crow ded. Oscar in the front row of seats, that he might not lose a tone or look. There were organ preludes which shook the massive Building, choral numbers by trained choirs, soloists at whose shrine the great metropolis had long worshiped, and then came thelittle girl who was to win or lose that night. The great crowd frightened her, and she looked a very little frail mite as ehe stood there facing the multitude, dressed in some simple material, and looking pleadingly around. But her beauty pleaded for her, and the audience, though critical, wsa not unkind. Suddenly slm began to feel faint, her eyes met those of Oscar, beacon lights <f tens which guided her wanderln*

ing of approaching ill?” I verily believe girls under *such circumstances like to be frightened. It makes such au excellent excuse for snuggling closer. “There must be a rat in the case,” was the rather commonplace reply, “we will investigate and see.” Well, they both approached, opened the cover of my case, and Inez reached in for me. Much to her surprise I seemed caught in a corner of the box. and she had to pull gently to loose me. Little did she think, my browneyed darling, that I clung on^urpoae. The case was old, one that had descended in the family with me, and as ifehe pulled the bottom came up with me and revealed to her astonished gaze a cavity packed with papers, yellowed with age, some covered with writing. Oscar was quick to pounce upon them. And what do you think they were ? Bonds, dear reader,, bonds; together with Bank of England notes and other documents representing solid values. They were counted up and amounted to nearly $9,000. With them was a document, written by the great-grandfather of Inez, willing all these to his only daughter, the grandmother who had lived and died in poverty before these things came to view. They belonged to Inez, of course, and made her quite an heiress. You should have seen the happiness tn those two young people's eyes. What do you know of joy who j never pi urged suddenly out of the | gloom of poverty into the light of what was by comparison unmeasured ; wealth? Heaven that evening had dingy walls and bare floors, and just j two angels inhabited it as monarchs of all they surveyed. And the “golden harps” bad been transmuted into antique violins. But I assure you golden harps newer made happier music. All this happened two years ago or more. The poor lover became Prof. Oscar Hsmmerstein, and a year ago lues became his wife. They were married on New Year’s eve. and happi* eat reigned supreme. Better still, it was made so warmly welcome that it baa remained with them to this dav.

At that wedding there vra* sweat aw* sle in abundance., and I vaa chief awsidan among: the violins. I laughed and the world laughed with me, as it la prone to do with the prosperous and Independent. And mingling with the New Year's chimes which, from many a tail steeple, rang out the old and in the new, was the angelic voice of my mistress made vibrant and vital with unspeakable joy. Unspeakable in mere words, of course, but capable at interpretation in song. People said my mistress and I were inspired. Of course we were, for I was full of sunny memories voiced in music, and Inez, radiant with love, interpreted in songs sublime. This household has bee® & happy one ever since, send in the place of honor outranking newer and fresher furniture m the family sitting-room is my antique case and myself. We see all that is going on, and Inez makes of me a sort of shrine, for she loves me still as in days of yore. The constancy of such natures is proof against change. Happy indeed are they who have such friends. Near me in the sitting-room stands & crib, and the jewel in this particular casket is & pink-cheeked baby with those wonderful Italian eyes, and looks in which those of its father and mother seem strangely and mysteriously blended. But its music? Well, I do not pretend to interpret the songs of all emotions, and this little cherub’s song is too much for me. I can stand its laugh and enjoy its cackle or crow, but when it lifts its voice for more vigorous mu-sical-effort I prefer a boiler factory or the filing of saws. I love it, of course^ but oue can love a wee sinner without loving its sins. As an antique gifted in harmonics and such, I protest against its methods of playing “bawl** or sernuuiinir.

The strangest thing of all is that its father and mother, loving and understanding harmony, seem to love even its war yells and efforts when sailing to windward in a house-made squall. All the same, we shall have a christening this New Year, and from the plans I have overheard,- it is to be a gay event. Ilia bobyship is to be saddled for life with a name, and there will be feasting nnd dancing galore. We violins love dancing, for at such events we rule the roost, and every merrymaker obeys us as implicitly as soldiers obey their general. Even the clumsiest feet step in time to our bidding and dare not disobey. Come out to the christening, dear reader, and see what a home made happy, hearts gladdened and faces illumed as*e like. Oh the household altar in this little home love's sacred dame bums clear, for the draughts of suspicion,*%nvy, jealousy, hatred and uncharitableness never imperil its gladsome glow. This is a very simple story, but it may l*rove to you the power of love and harmony to promote happiness, the possibilities within reach of an antique violin. We violins are generally a happy race, with no hypocrisy in our songs, no strife entangled in our strings. Would that all the world might learn from us the secret of song, the sympathy which vibrates to a loving touch, the intuition which brings two souls together along the magnetic current of memory and music, the trinity of inspiration which is represented by love enshrined in soifg and hallowed with the spirit of harmony. My story is ended. Despite its simplicity despise not the voice of the observant and experienced violin. Life is made np of harmonies and discords* false notes or true. Hearts, like violins, differ in capacity, but the best of them need the master touch to interpret the music of the master. We hollow instruments know and feel this. What a pity it is that many human souls never learn so simple a truth. Surely the golden harps which angel fingers coax to anthems of untold sweetness, but elaborate and prolong the songs of earth we true interpreters, human or inanimate, launch heavenward here below; beginning sweet and low with true and loving touch what God magnifies late* into music of the spheres. I. EDGAR JONE& THE GREAT RIDDLE. "V'/X

Cobwigger—Women are incomprehensible. Merritt—What pot that into 70m head? Cobwigger—My wife spent $15 fcjr a smoking-jacket for my Christman present, and on New Year’s she was crying her eye* out because 1 didn’t swear oil smoking.—X. Y. Troth. - Her Little Sorrow. “Of course, I shouldn’t want to stand in the way of anything that you feel like doing in the way of New Year’s reformation,’* she said. “But It does seem too bad—" “What seems too bad, my dear?" asked her husband. “That you should feel obliged to stop smoking just after I hare given you those lovely Christmas cigars."—Washington Star. "Ton didn’t receive calls last New Year?" saldthe leap-year girl. “Not as many as usual,** replied the thoughtlessly candid young man. “The bill collectors alihad a holiday."—WaabiiurtnoStar.

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