The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-17
APage of Happiness Called
Forth by Friendly Con-
test in Behalf of
Optimism.

FeHow-optimists, Thanks for page Of
Happiness. It IS doubtful whether any OF
our friendly contests in optimism has
called forth so many responses and from
friends far distant as well as those close
AZ home It's good to know that in so
many hearts there lies the impulse to-
ward happiness and Joy, and feel that II
is a great privilege TO be able 70 pass
along the hopeful thoughts that beat 50
high and that are bound, through wider
circulation. TO do so much good
And while great majority Of the con-
tributions sent in we're from members OF
The Washington Herald Optimist Club.
great many were received from fellow
optirnists who apparently have only just
heard OF the club project and who are
anxious 10 join. That is the only mem
bershlp fee; just to send along a hopeful
contribution that may help others-for
that is the first duty Of the optimist,
From members of the club. too, 7 have
many suggestions for the button which ]
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member of the Optimist Club. one OF them
that sounds mighty attractive comes from
II. F. Chase, OF 27 New Jersey avenue
northwest. who thinks an appropriate
emblem would be the three sacred mon
KEYS OF Japan- those three little fellows
one of which has his hands over his eyes
another his hands stopping up his ears
and the third with his hands covering ms
mouth The significance of this emblem
lies in the fact that the monkeys see no
evil. speak no evil, hear no evii-and that
g optimism
However. am having designs made and
soon 7 hope 70 decide on an appropriate
one.
In the Happiness contest have award
ed the first prize Of 8 70 the following
Never having expected any reward fOr
contributing 10 the happiness Of others
being amply repaid by the inner satisfac-
ton and pleasure II has brought me, do
not now Join in your contest 10 compete for
the reward YOU offer. but having led a
very happy life. due chiefly 10 following
the advice given me by my dear mother,
I deem il my duty To give the recipe 10
all Of those who seek true happiness
1T Is contained in the following little
verse. written in my autograph album by
the best OF mothers
Wills d glsecklich SEN IN Leben,
Tra-s bei ID andre Gluecs.
Dem die Fre1de die VIZ Eehcu
kefrt us CigeUe HER zurlecs-
Translated into English this reads
about as follows.
To lead = life of happiness.
Cassr otbe-s. help those IN distress
What i0y 70 others you ImTaTt
N echo finds n y0ur Ogn heart
Yours respectfully.
GUSTAV KUsTERAIANN
Member q Congress. Ninth WIS D1st-
TIE second prize Of 8 is awarded 20
this contribution
Follow the road 70 the right. winding
through the vale Of ssif-den'al. until you
reach the land o. content. the glorious
capital OF which IS Happiness At a
gate OF suffering, pay toll with kind
word, q good deed, or a prayer
Ms 4 r. HOLIIFTEIB.
~ Hammond cos1rt, ThiTtisth and S.
The third prize goes TO this
Thank Cod each morning for the new
DAY 10 iii. See TO it that only kind deeds.
clean thoughts. and joyful service occupy
tEaI day Nightly take stock Of your
many daily blessings, resolve that all
shortcomings viii he nearer perfected
on the morrow
GRATCE DRUITT LATTs.
IS WocdbgEne avenue. FIttsbuTg. Pa
Then there are FIVE other prizes Of &
each. and these have been awarded 10 the
following contributions
There is happiness and happiness. but
the happiest happiness IS that which is
the reflection Of happiness which We have
given 20 those around Us
KATHRYN Z PHELPS
I5a1 Fifteenth street
The road 10 happiness lies through the
valley OF a helping hand. over the noun
tains OF many smiles. across the canyon
Of kind words. and OF and on until Il
reaches that haven known as peace on
earth. good viii 10 men.
ANNE WILSON.
80 I street northwest
Heart ful e love:
Absolute unselfshness-
Purity in thought and deed.
Peace ard god VIII 10 al;
Interest n everybody;
Neiglbcrly kindness;
Enthusiastic Effort,
Seeing the bright SIDE;
Serving God and fellow-nzn-
Z Z. BEADT-
IsSl Fairnout street
Happiness IS means rather than an
end
Cultivate optimism in general. and par
ticuIarly loving thoughts; repeat every
bright thought, and live only to-day. as
il alone is ours 10 be made glad OF sad
Acquire the art OF optimism and you'll
be happy.
Lynch Station. Va
Take one measure Of play, three OF
work. and four OF the love thereof: add a
generous measure OF service for others;
season highly with cheerfulness, the good
Of the hour. and the philosophy Of meT-
riment; mix well, using knowledge Of
your limitations. This IS most appetizing.
especially when garnished with hope and
served with your opportunity.
MILDRED EDITH COVERT.
400 street northwest
The rest Of this page Of happiness and
hopefulness is made up OF the following
fine contributions, TO which are awarded
honorable mention:
Recipe for Happiness.
/ Plenty OF zeal and diligence
> As many good resolutions as can be
beaten into daily practice
3 Copious drafts OF kindness
J. Appropriate forbearsnce seasoned
with the spice Of wisdom and the fruit
Of good works.
5 Bake thoroughly for a lifetime in
the oven Of righteousness.
Mrs. ALTA MIDKIFF.
ms Flagl- Place.
Live VEIL laugh often. love much: en-
deavor 10 gain the trust Of women. the
respect Of men. and the love Of children.