The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-24

IN the Appreciation contest, and her
contribution is printed below:
II almost seems that appreciation is
the open sesame 10 all the Joys Of living.
the revealing light. without which would
be to walk in darkness and miss the sim
pie beauty and the simple good, as we'll
as the prodigal splendors and conspicu-
GUS greatness which make part Of the in
spiration OF life. There are no two things
that have ever been more sought than
power and happiness. and appreciation
brings them within the reach OF all
Appreciation Of sterling quality in
some man or woman that we know in
duces a ready emulation which in itself
strengthens the moral fiber and leads TO
the requirement or the good or strength
we have admired In another. The ability
to pick the right man for the right Job
IS another form Of appreciation-the. ap-
probation of capacity In another-which
has led to the brilliant success Of more
than one enterprise and to added power
for its promoters.
And IT is surely the very touchstone OF
happiness. The beauties Of the earth in
a magic heap would mean nothing with
out 1t. while the possessor holds the key
to all the joys in his hand.
The second prize is won by ]. Russell
MacCarthy, Huntingdon, Pa, FOR selec-
ton as follows:
The ability TO appreciate is the twin
with the ability to create. To appreciate
a great poem or a great work Is almost
as admirable as to have achieved them.
To the genuinely appreciative mind an
airship voices the long!ngs and strivings
or centuries. the voice Of n great singer
brings dreams Of the near-divinity OF
man, and "a thing Of beauty is a Joy for
ever Let US kneel 10 him who builds.
but let us bow TO him who appreciates.
The third prize Of s. is awarded 70 Ar
thur W. Beer, Seventeenth and Hamlin
streets northeast, for this contribution:
To be able 70 appreciate the best things
IN art. literature, and music adds greatly
TO the zest Of living. Better still is It to
possess the faculty of approaching the
good qualities OF the people with whom
We come In contact. Faults lie on the
surface. and we are too apt 10 Judge a
man by his failings. II has been demon
strated that even men whom society has
thrust beyond its pale will respond to the
magic wand OF kindly appreciation. I
think IL Is Sue who. In one Of his novels.
paints the reclamation OF a man from
ignominious depths, due TO the fact that
he has been told by some one in a sta
ton FAR above him that he has heart and
honor. Thrilled with the conviction that
he is capable OF better things, thence
forth he leads a blameless life Their
too. how many a man endeavoring 10
carry on single-handed some great work.
and almost ready 10 give up because OF
his apparent failure to arouse the interest
OF others, has been cheered on 10 sue
cess by a word Of kindly appreciation.
Never hesitate thus 20 sound a note Of
encourage cement. for
When the song is done
And his heart Is ashes.
Never praise the singer
Whom you. silent, heard.
What 10 him the sound?
What your eyes fond flashes
When the sinsings over? o.
The winners OF the I'VE prizes Of 81
each are:
Don't criticise too harshly. sir.
The man who scores a point;
His method may be all correct
And yours be out Of point.
There's always this in favor Of
ALt man VINO WINS the race.
His hustling manner put him there
And left you in the chase.
IS s street northwest
am not worthy Of the least Of all the
mercics. and Of all the truth, which Thou
hast showed unto Thy servant.-Gen..
xxxii1O
Some murmur II their sky IS clear
And wholly bright to view
II one small speck Of dark appear
In their great heaven Of blue;
And some with thankful love are filed
II but one streak OF light.
One ray OF Gods good mercy. gid
The darkness Of their night"
Mrs W. +. HALLECK.
e5 Maryland avenue northeast
When crossed the ocean IN my hoy
hood to seek my fortune in America all
the English 1 knew was I thank YOU.
sir, said a gentleman who Is now a
mghly prosperous and respected Ameri-
can citizen. THAT one sentence served
me in good stead. The captain and crew
OF the vessel were Englishmen, and Il
was marvellous how my I thank you, sir
won smiles and kindness from them. II
was the same when 1 reached New York.
When other words failed me, I could saw
I thank you. sir It was my passport.
and 1t opened many a door and many
heart to me-" p n HOMES
1903 Irving street northwest
by appreciation we make excellence in
others our own property.-Voltaire.
LILLIAN T. BURKE
a3o street northwest.
Were not the eye made to receive the
rays Of the sun II could not behold the
sun. II the peculiar power of God lay
not In US, how could the God-like charm
US? Mn. N. H. DEAK1NE
US Morton street northwest.
Honorable mention:
Appreciation, How forcibly should the
subject appeal to each true and loyal op-
umistl Our motto, Lets help" most
leads us to appreciate every
little act Of kindness, every pleasant
word. and the many bright smiles that
greet us during a long and otherwise
dreary way. For It is the little things in
life that bring sunshine and happiness
into the weary heart and make It sing
a sweet song OF gladness all day long.
Now, dear optimist. let US learn this les
son well and keep it In our heart for
ever. which is to appreciate and thank
God for all His good gifts, especially
that We are optimists, ready and willing
TO smile and make others smile with us:
always glad to recognize the smallest
favors which come TO us, and never
worry because others overlook what we
do for them. MARY !. REED.
1867 Irving street
Every good gift, every perfect gift,
every cross comes from God. Thank Him
on Bonded knees every day that He has
made you to love Him, 20 serve Him, and
to be happy with Him forever In heaven.
w. II. REED.
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