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The violin maker, 1905
11 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 124. See the scan on archive.org.
1of his art and his experience of violin making to a good use for Mittenwald. The plan had dwelt in his mind for years—to make of his home a German Cremona. It was an ambitious thought, but it was worthy the soul of a Klotz. And now he came to God to seek His blessing on it.
3Finally he rose from his knees and went back of the high altar, which stood out. He drew a knife from his pocket and, as a votive offering, carved his name thus:
5Matthias Klotz, violin maker,
620 years old, 1684.
8This inscription is still preserved. It attracts attention by its beauty.
10With renewed courage Klotz returned to his father's house, where he soon disclosed his plan. Laughing for joy, his father heard him, and in fancy already saw his son at the head of a great business house sending its wares to distant lands. Such wondrous visions had not taken possession of Matthias' mind as yet—he wished only to be useful and found a school. The rest, he hoped, would come.
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