As a result, Mohr became a choir boy, and because of his ability to learn rapidly, a soloist, and then a violinist. He next mastered the organ, and due to his unusual capabilities, earned free admittance to the monastery school. Although his early life was one of hardship and poverty, his musical ability was so conspicuous he gained the attention and assistance of the music director at the cathedral in Salzburg. It was from here he en- tered the priesthood and eventually assumed the curacy of St. Nicholaus Church in Oberndorf. During the year 1818, Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber met for the first time at Oberndorf. An immediate friendship Finally Franz Gruber’s parents were agreed their son should be something more than a weaver. After securing his teaching degree, Gruber’s first post as schoolmaster and organist was obtained at the age of 28, in the Austrian village of Obern- dorf. Later he was to go to Hallein, where he founded the now famous Hallein Choral Society, and directed its activities until his death in June. 1863. The other member of this unique team was the parish priest, Joseph Mohr, who was born in Salzburg, 1792. He also was gifted musically, but in addition, possessed literary talents. This emblem identifies . the civic-minded businessmen who sponsor The problem was solved by young Franz, whose capabilities astonished everyone, including his father. Owing to the illness of Gruber’s teacher, there was no one to play the parish organ for the celebration of mass. When Franz Gruber was 12 years of age, fate presented him with an opportunity that was to change the entire course of his life. Fortunately, Gruber’s mother recognized her son’s musical abilities and en- couraged him to develop his talents. Secretly, he received instruction from the local schoolmaster and organist, who taught him the elements of composition and the technique of the organ. The musician responsible for the haunting strains of Silent Night, Holy Night, was Franz Xaver Gruber. Born in Unterweitzburg, Upper Austria, he was the third son of a weaver, who insisted the_ young Franz follow in his father's foot- steps. THE SIGN OF A MERCHANT WHO CARES ABOUT PEOPLE . . . A parish priest, Joseph Mohr, and a schoolmaster and organist, Franz Gruber, combined their literary and musical talents to prOduce a masterpiece of compelling harmony4 This best known and most beloved of all the Christmas hymns was conceived in a small Austrian village in the year 1818. For a century and a half, the glorious melody and poetic lines of Silent Night, Holy Night, have continued to move mankind to a deeper understanding of the joyful Christmas message. Out of the multitude of lovely Christmas carols, there is one enduring favorite which surpasses all others. 28 - THE LIBERAL. Tuesdav. Dec. 24,1974 THE SIGN OF A GOOD BUSINESS NEIGHBOR . . . 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