The Washington herald., 1910-05-29

soda fountain, we can drink water Tor
one week at least and add our nickels
and dimes thus saved 20 the health and
| happiness fund. Numberless ways Will
suggest themselves according TO the hab-,
its and circumstances Of the individual
member, but we can each one find some
means whereby we may help 20 build up
this fund. Then, pointing TO the daisy
starred meadows and fields. we may have
the Joy of saying to some happy little
child. "Ye maun stand on that"
EDITH V. BRADT.
1884 Fairmont street.
Faith. hope. and charity: and the
greatest OF these is charity" / am sure
you have suggested 70 us the one which
appeals most to me-the rest and COM
fort OF tired mothers and little children
where they can hear the birds sing, lie
In the shady hooks. hear the song Of the
flowing brook. and breathe Gods pure
air. I am sure we all feel that our opti-
mist adviser Will look the ground over
wisely and well. and with me whatever
he says goes" and I want 10 add my
little when the hat passes around"
Yours sincerely. with faith in the work.
hope in its success. and charity for US all.
ANNIE f. RANNEY.
81 New Jersey avenue northwest.
The only thought should be who would
be first TO help in this good work The
children OF to-day are the men and wom-
en- OF tomorrow, and without good health
the stability OF the nation Is undermined
Gods pure air is in the country. Let's
help ought 10 work out practically as we'll
as In theory. 1t ought to be carried out
under your management as then we
would be satisfied II would be done right.
a great deal OF money goes astray By
paying big salaries under organized char
ity. It Is worthy cause and is 10 be
commended. The children need II and
are not able TO get It in the city Christ
said the least you do for the little ones
you do It for Me-
WILLIAM E. JOHNSON.
80 Delaware avenue northeast
Honorable mention.
can not conceive more practical
way 20 emphasize the spirit OF Let's
Help the beautiful motto OF our noble
brotherhood than the true Christian idea
10 assist in giving as short summer out
ing 20 the poor and misfortunate children
Of the city
Building monuments 10 immOrtalize a
name does not give much relief to suffer
Ing humanity. The world needs practical
charity. so let every Optimist speak with
a deed Of kindness and lend helping
hand toward the true meaning Of Charity.
HENSON B. HICKS.
How little It costs. If we give It a
thought.
To make happy some heart each day:
Just one kind word or a tender smile,
As we go on our daily way:
Perchance a look suffice 20 clear
The cloud from a neighbors face:
And the press Of a hand in sympathy,
A sorrowfuI tear efface.
One walks In sunlight, another goes
All weary in the shade;
one treads a path that IS fair and
smooth.
Another must pray for aid.
1t costs SO little: I wonder way
We give II so little thought:
smile-Hind words-a glance-a touch;
What magic with them Is wrought.
If. II. SHAW.
Charity is a beautiful virtue at all
times. but the indisoriminate giving usual
ly defeats its own purpose. and renders
futile the most benehcient acts.
Practical intelligent charity that recoe-
nizes the actual necessities Of those
"A
disposal so as 70 benefit timely. the great
est number Is the kind OF charity that
should be encouraged and supported.
The two extremes Of life. childhood and
old age, are the classes most in need
Of the helping hand. Anything that can
give them healthful pleasure. fresh air.
sunshine and a chance to see the country
or ocean is well worthy Of support.
To my mind, these outings are the
most timely. practical and beneficial Of
the various recognized charities.
ARTHUR LENOX.
Charity Is the foundation and capstone
of the climax OF all the Christian graces.
Without it. our religion is Ike a body
without n soul.
'N N''NN'' Vi pldN1lOdl CIlaIltE are tet,
seen. and admired. Then let us 10 about
doing good for the sake Of goodness;
looking heavenward for our reward.
Angels smile on such benevoIence.
ABIGAIL THOMPSON ROWE.
Expressions OF sympathy In time OF
distress are not out OF place. There are
many cases where sympathy is all YOU
can give. or all that is necessary, and>on
the other hand we can carry It sti1l
farther by actually doing. What higher