The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

good sense. and good deeds is 10 be rich
and, # I'm addition TO these treasures, we
possess good viii toward the world, we
have the Midas-touch which changes all
( things 10 gold. The roses have thorns.
but the thorns protect the roses; the
storms gather, but the sky-gOd ties them
all with ribbons of rainbow: we must die.
but not until We have lived. and even
though it must end, it's so good to be
alive,
The third prize, of 81. have awarded to
Daniel K. Witt. Of Witt. Va. who sends
in the following
Life has a burden for every mans shoul-
der.
None may escape from its worry and
care.
Miss it in youth. twill come when we're
older
And fit us as close as the garment we
wear
Sorrow comes into our lives unlimited.
Robbing our hearts Of their treasure
and song,
Lovers grow cold. and friendships are
Yet. somehow or other. we worry along.
Somehow or other the pathway grows
brighter.
Just when we mourn there's none to be-
friend;
It's hope in the heart makes the burden
seem lighter,
And somehow or other we get 70 the
end.
These verses were committed 10 memory
while grazing my horses in our apple
orchard at my home I'm Nelson County,
State Of Virginia. As well as my mem
Ory serves me, Il was in the month OF
May, 1873, on a Sunday. I was anxious
to let them have something green 10 eat.
as the time was TOO limited during the
week At that time I thought I would
like 10 be in some large city, and see
more OF the world than sitting under an
apple tree and look at horses eat the
green grass. They seemed to be con-
tent with their lot. enjoying the grass,
and made no complaint. but with me
life was quite different, and I was wish
ing myself in some other place and
there may have been some one in New
York or some other large city wishing he
had the place of watching the herd in
stead Of being in a hot swetering city:
but such is life. and we must make the
best Of il, under any and all circum-
stances.
At hNS ptlAel prizes hA - edCls are
awarded 10 these contributions.
"Life"-a vast subject you have as.
signed us, But as Life has been and
ever must be the one great theme Of
writer's, we may take. almost at ran
dom. any real book from our library
shelves with assurance Of finding some
thing Illuminating and helpful upon some
aspect NJ least Of this great topic. Here
is what Thoreau has 20 say for US:
4 know Of no more encouraging fact
than the unquestionsbfe ability Of man 20
elevate his life by a conscious endeavor.
II IS something 10 be able 10 paint a par
ucular picture. OF 10 carve "A statue. and
so 10 make a few objects beautiful. but
II is far more glorious 10 carve and paint
the very atmosphere and medium through
which we look, which morally We can do.
To effect the quality OF the day. that Is
the highest Of arts. Every man is tasked
20 make his life. even in its details, wor-
thy Of the contemplation Of his most
elevated and critical hour"
And for him who views life pessimistic-
ally here is something from the same
source:
However mean your life is. meet il
and live ii; do not shun il and call II
hard names. II is not so bad as you are
IL looks poorest when you are richest.
The fault finder will find faults even in
paradise. Love your life. poor as 1t is"
Very sincerely yours,
ARTHUR W. BEER.
Life is TOO short to be used
In nursing imaginary wrongs,
The way 20 get the best out Of II.
Is 10 sing the Opumist songs.
And smile
ANNA FROW PENNYWITT.
Glencarlyn Va
Life IS a burden; bear H.
Life is a duty; dare IT,
Life is a HOMEGROWN; wear IT,
Though il break your heart in twain,
Though the burden crush you down, |
Close your lipe and hide your pain.
First the cross. and then the crown. |
w p. WATKINS. J
2u Fourth street southeast.
Life is beautiful, Behold the birds Of I
the air. the lilies in the field. Life is good. /
II we only bar our crosses patiently. /
making our lives Ike unto Christ we /
shall surely reign with Him in the life I
eternal Let us make life one long. sweet /
song always be bright. cheerful. and 4
augh-so that others hearing US, must 4
duSn Win Us ana DC Sldu and IndnkTul i
'or life. and want to become members of /
)ur Optimist Club. MARY l. REED. /
1867 Irving street.
What marvellous thing is life with its /
opportunities for good 1t is a /
yift directly from the hands Of God the /
Father given to honor and glorify Him. /
Tot for selfish purposes and pleasures or 4
'Or selfish aggrandiZement, content 10 1
grow to a higher and still higher stand 1
lrd Of the things that make character.
Dut We must lift others with us into that /
higher plane Of life. At this season Of the
-ear how vividly do we realize the beauty
IF life as nature puts forth new glories
svery day, and We by the grace and /
bower OF God, can do likewise. each day
ouching some life with a resurrecting
OTCe that is born OF love and duty
Mrs. CLARA r. WILLIAMS
l0l Sixth street northeast.
The rest Of this page is made up Of the
contributions TO which honor (
.ble mention is awarded:
I wake each morning thrilled through /
and through with the expectancy Df 4