The Carrollton sun. (City of Carrollton, Parish of Jefferson, La.) 185?-1???, 1860-07-11

and he perceived that he studied with
zeal, an earnestness quite unusual iii |
boy; his stern manner relaxed, and he
dared allow all the warmth of his heart to
cheer bis now beloved pupil. !
I~ Attiie end of five months Jonas met with
|1 fr&at misfortune. His master, after a
Skof4 and sudden illness, died-which so
cut i down that the organ-builder feared
fur m sons health. The boy stoutIy re-
csk under any other teacher,
ls family that he felt able COW
! : : - ialle. Early morning and late
found the young musician at his
3 ifl the garret. Those who read this
faphy will scarcely believe how great
&SSsshis progress But state facts
Just after he had entered his twelfth
Iyear he happened to overhear two men, in
a music store, conversing about a church
! in the upper part of the city, where the
organist was to leave in a few weeks
Jonas listened.
s.'He plays in too operatic style to suit
the congregation said one.
eyes, said the other, "they are not
fashionable, and the simpler the playing
the better they are pleased
"Where is the church?" asked Jonas.
"lt is Saint c Is, in - Street"
| Jonas returned to his organ, swelling
with new and great.idea The follow
ing Sunday'morning he went early to Saint
C-'s church. No person had arrived
except the organist, who was arranging
music in the loft Jonas stepped up the
stairway and came round in front where
he could see the selections. The organist
turned at the intrusion.
"What do you want here, Sir?'' said he.
81 heard there was to be a vacancy,
Sir.''
s'And do you know of one who wishes
to occupy ?" -.
81 should like it, ..s4s4
"You?'' &
eyes, I am an organist.' -
This simple reply brought assnile to
the lips ohthe questioner. He pointed to
a page. il the. service, and said, "Play
that" ND giving up his seat to Jonas
he went = the side to blow the bellows,
Feeling nMHvous and anxious, Jonas began
at first t4emulously, but gaining courage
with Es;hord, he successfully accom-
plished the eask, while the organist ran
from the bellows to the music, and from
the music to the bellows again, in great
surprise. At The conclusion they both
drew long breath
i sWell, that is rather remarkable - said
+ the organist. aAnd you want the va
Icancy 2"
r "very much" replied Jonas, trembling
Il with pleasure.
r .,,SThen come here this afternoon, just
before church, and will take you to the
minister Fte makes all these arrange
! ments." T. "s,L
The boy went home qarrfiowing with
great reflections He said nothing to his
'tather on the subject. He dared not trust
himself yet. Never did hours pass SC
slowly as the two between dinner and
caisssS. that afternoon. But the good time
sasees and Jonas was true to his appoinsss.
; ment, as wasfe crgahist, who took hip
into the vestl Dom, and introduced hln
as an applic$# for the vacancy.
II Tall, white -haired and benign the min
= lister ssned as Jonas told him his d.sire.
''Yesaffy boy, the present organist Wi
leave il three weeAs. Will that give yo
! time to become acqua inted with our ser
' vice 2"
ayes, Sir"
9 "Then l have onlyto hear you pIa
a ibefore deciding. Will you take the or
e ESauists place this afternoon He wi
efSh6w you the forms.'' -
st The proposal was sudden and une@
i pected, and made Jonas heart quake; bI
Il he felt that all depended on his courag
a and he accepted.