The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-24

done successfully. and that he is upon
this earth for the doing of some work,
some good. We optimists are RESPONSE
bic for bringing sunshine to others
ELIZABETH P. CRUMP.
10 street northwest.
Sometimes I think we are tempted 10
try TO shirk our responsibilities because
OF an exaggerated sense of unfitness for
the duties which loom big in our way-a
form Of self-depreciation which must be
overcome If we are to accomplish any
thing worth while. This little motto may
help US to realize our individual response
bility;
u am only one, but am one;
1 cannot do much. but can do some
thing;
WHAT I can do. I ought to do;
And what I ought TO do. by the grace Of
God I will do. EDITH V. BRADr.
1884 Fairmont street
There has been existing among man.
kind since the creation of the world
state OF responsibility, a duty owed by
one man to another. that has come as a
kind of heritage from ancestor TO heir,
from generation to generation. and this
duty. or state of accountability. or an
swerable state. is readily seen and felt
in every mode of activity in life. In
the professional man the business man.
the laboring man. the parent. the child,
there is a certain amount Of response
bility that has TO be borne. and that re-
sponsibiity Is measured. or melted out
as il was in the case of the talents in
the Scriptural parable; for unto him that
hath power and ability to do much,
much. but little will be expected; it is
him that is weak and incapable Of doing
much. but little will be expected; S
just so in the weight of the responsibility
felt and borne by US all.
Responsibility closely attaches 10 us all;
AS in that sphere we operate. so viii its
burden fan. VICTOR P. HAMMER.
leo Fifth street northeast.
Many times in looking back over our
past lives we wonder whether or not we
were responsible for certain actions of
ours. whether We drifted unconsciously
into certain things. whether or not wo
choose a group of companions or they
choose US" but Il we analyze ourselves
closely we will find that somewhere there
was a weak spot in our armOr. and If we
were unconscious OF it. this should be
a double warningAto us TO watch each
weakness closely, to build up within US
a reserve force that win stand the COM
pact of temptation and on which we will
I
when the moments of temptation and
anguish sweep over US this feeling that
| imbues our souls and steadies our minds
is that this principle of thought is right;
| that such and SUCH a course of action
is right. and we hold 10 it and come out
on top.
Our personal behavior is influencing
many people daily. and most Of them we
hardly realize come under our influence.
Let It be an uplifting influence so that
! our responsibility may become our crown
/ ing blessing because our daily lives are
pure, sweet, and radiant with good cheer
and love. Love is the magic wand that
solves all difficulties and ilumines all
| responsibilities Try its influence.
ELIZABETH POWELL DUNLOP.
! $40 MeTiden place
The busy, useful life IS the happiest
life No life can be happy without re-
sponsibilities. The greater the response
bites the greater the reward; If these re-
sponsibilities are met and accomplished
under trying conditions. with true opti-
mistic spirk. Responsibilities were given
10 Us by the Master for our redemption
Every act, every word. every deed, and
every thought IS a responsibility. There
fore. LEI your every word, deed, act. and
thought be optimistic This will Their
prove 20 you that no responsibility car
DO so great but the sun still shines be
hind the blaclsest cloud.
HELENA 7. DOGGY.
AS Thirteenth street northeast,
The difference between old Jim Of the
tread mill and Dan Patch is much g
matter Of responsibility And a feeling
that will awaken latent power in horse
is not 70 be overlooked in the case Of {
man. 1 hold this TO be true: that II there
is anything good in a man, the way L
bring that quality to life and to the from
is TO make the man responsible.
Responsibility is a prime tonic and i
a natural builder of muscle and brains.
J. RUSSELL MCCARTHY.
Huntingdon. Pa.
John Brown, of Haddington. said to {
young minister. who complained of th'
smallness of his congregation. 1T is d
large a one as you will want 10 Civ
account for on the day of judgment
This admonition is appropriate, not {
ministers alone. but to all teachers.
Mrs. CLARPHENIA SMITH.
St. Snchaels. Nd.
II you would stand for one moment be
fore the army OF optimists and could ut
ter but one word, that would be, re
sponsibiIity Any movement which
unites in closer unity and efficiency Chris
tian philanthropy among the eedy an
poor children. should be commended ant
helped forward by every friend of tn
club We are being called to face re
sponsibilities that come with the unfold
ing years If we are found ready an
willing to take our place. We may clair
the promise Of His presence and help.
, LAURA V. ALLEN.
Arlington, Va.
Every one, if true to himself, 500
! learns that he has responsibilities Q
some kind. and certainly, he who shirk
, them or disobeys his conscience mus
eventually find himself estranged in thi
old world of ours which is held togethe
by the obedience of its physical and SO
cial laws Then let US look within. rec
Ognize our obligations. and strengthene
by optimism, meet them face to face!
THOMAS J. oBRIES.
sls street northeast.
: Honorable mention.
Idleness is the bane Of body and mind
= the chief author Of ali mischief one q