The Washington herald., 1910-02-27
The Optimist Knows the Value of Comradeship
and Cultivates Congenial Associates-For
Optimism Engenders Affection
THE "coMRADEsHIP" PRIZE. WINNERS.
TEN PRIZES OF ONE DOLLAR EACH

when the eye detects in others only the
ennobling characteristics and from the
wisdom gained self is lost in the pursuit
of happiness and comfort for others. Lin
coin did not wish to live in bronze or
marble. He preferred to be remembered
for his comradeship to the world. II
want it to be said Of ME by those VINO
know me best that I always plucked a
thistle and planted flower where I
thought flower would grow" This is
the spirit that makes comradeshfp a su-
preme factor for good AMI which keeps
ever fragrant and sweet the flower Of
kindred feeling.
LOUIS vARNUM woULFE
9ls New York avenue northwest.
There's comradeship In wood and sea and
sky
\ tree may be q friend in sun or storm,
And whisper truths into your waiting ear;
A blade of grass may stay your rambling
steps,
And in its growth teach you creations
way.
The sea may call you with a ripping
Or may command you with an angry
roar,
But in both moods there's JOY and COM
radeship.
For through its voice the great Creator
speaks
Who listens not to natures voice and
song
Only half lives, and knows not comrade-
snip,
The higher comradeship that talks with
God,
And walks with Him throughout the
starry skies Nv BrsREE
SO Taylor street northwest
Since water rises no higher than its
level, let US seek for comradeship that
close companionship which is something
more than friend and dearer than kin
those happy individuals that will give
and receive the best. Let us be comrades
for the good OF man SUNSHINE ClUR.
a30 street northwest
Comradeship. on. the magic of the
word. What visions Of happy hours gone
BY does it not recall, Of friends who have
loved US. and so loving have shared our
have encouraged US. sus-
tanned Us. have never failed to respond
TO our moods. Those dear one gone be-
fore who, when here among us. used to
take our hands in tender sympathy and
listen interestedly 10 all our childish
plans and with wise counsel aid and abet
our little schemes that 10 our vision were
indeed remarkable
Can money, jewels. magnificent gowns
bring one more than envious admiration
from the majority? Can ans Of these
useful and entirely desirable material as
sets bring one this priceless gift of
true comrade2 Il is the qualities OF soul,
the blending of interests and aspirations
that gives this subtle, elusive most
longed-for result-a eomrade We NAV
love some one very dearly because of
home ties and an mate loyalty. but that
will not Of necessity make of them a true
It is the degree in which one
soul gives of itself to another that de-
Lermines the golden quality, the fine
spiritual essence of this gift of the
ZCds"-a comrade
EvANGELINE L. DUNLOP
22s University place.
Our character, habits, and principles
take their form from those Of our most
intimate associates. If they are stronger
han ourselves. we become participators /
n their strength. Hence eompanionsl.ip
with the wise and energetic never falls
20 have most valuable influence on The
of character. increasing our
resources, strengthening our resolves. |
sievating our aims, and enabling US to
exercise greater dexterity and ability in !
)ur affairs. as we'll as more effective |
leipfulness in those of others We should |
eek comradeship with persons whose |
language is chaste and good whose sen
iments are pure are edifying, and whose |
conduct is directed and restrained Dy the /
9ure precepts of religion. Seek comra ie- /
ship with those that fear God. So Shall /
you be wise for YOURSELF and wise for |
eternity. BRADr.Ey sr,spsov
Dayton. Nd.
In world Of constant change and I'M /
there is. We may safely affirm,
10 surer anchor Of the soul than a true /
md enduring comradeship. And comrade-
nip 10 be true must necessarily be en-
iuring' be pure and constant flame, /
with a steadiness that chance
md change do not harm, glowing more