Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08


at the core-as that afforded by his passionate
loving concern for the wel-being of the only per-
son, bound by blood ties, who became
pendent on him-his nephew Carl Surely no
parent ever possessed, exercised
lictous concern for an only son, and it must,
indeed, have caused many a grievous pang to the
great-hearted man to behold this unworthy prodi-
gal descending to depths OF degradation from
which it had been this uncles OBJECT for years
to raise him far above Pathetic to degree,
those who read them will allow, the words
of advice, appeal, and admontion-all good
and disinterested,- (which Beethoven addresses to
his nephew and, when it is remembered that the
periods of penning them were moments snatched
from work which to be immortal, it is sin
cerey to be regretted that the precious seed did
fall on less stony ground. Follow the composer
Continue to love me, my dear boy, pleads the
poor man in his yearning for Affection "if ever
l cause you pain it is not from wish to grieve
you, but for your eventful benefit. l
embrace you cordially. All l wish is that you
should be loving, Industrious, and upright Write
to me, my dear son."-"Study assiduously and
rise early, various things may to you
in the morning which you could do for me. 1t
cannot be otherwise than becoming in youth,
now in his nineteenth year. to combine his du-
ties toward his benefactor and foster-father with
those of his education and progress. l fulfilled
my obligations toward my own parents."-"I have
been assured though as yet it is only matter of
conjecture that candestine intercourse has
been renewed between your mother and your
self. Am 1 doomed again to experience such
detestable ingratitude? Mo- if the tie is to be
severed, so be it. By such conduct you will incur
the hatred of all impartial persons If
you find the pactum oppressive, then, in Gods
name, l resign you to His Holy keeping. 1 have
done my part, and on this score l do not dread ap
pearng before the Highest of all Judges. Do
not be afraid to come to me tomorrow, for
yet only suspect; God grant my suspicious may
not prove true, for to you it would be incal-
culable misfortune, with whatever levty my ras-
cally brother, and perhaps your mother also, may
treat the matter"-"If it is too hard a task for
you to visit me, give it up, but if you can by any
possibility do so, shall rejoice in my desert home
to have feeling heart me"-"Be good and
honest Be my own dear precious son. and
initiate my virtues but not my faults; STILL though
is frail, do not, at least, have worse defects
than those of your sincere and fondy attached
father."-"Only observe moderation. Fortune
crowns my efforts, but do not lay the foundation
of misery by mistaken notions; be truthful and
exact in the account of your expenses and give
up the theatre for the present. Follow the ad-
vice of your guide and father; be counselled by
him whose exertions and aspirations have always
been directed to your moral welfare, though with
out neglectng your temporal benefits. ."-"Spend
your money good objects alone. Be my dear
son. What frightful discord would it be
you to prove false to me, many persons main
tain that you already are. May God bless you"