Scan 282
Antonio Stradivari, his life and work (1644-1737), 1909
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1fresh to-day as when we first had it in our hands. Alard, Sarasate's master, seems also to have taken care of his violins in a similar manner; but we are sorry to say that this cannot be affirmed of most players. Thoughtlessness and indifference seem to reign supreme.
3To close,—one most earnest word. Instruments by continual use are apt to become weary. They may even virtually be killed. Give them rests. We feel it a duty to urge most strongly that fine instruments should not be brought to premature death by ceaseless use.
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