The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-06

would say. Finally the chief turned to
him and said Man make it,
Mis- ALMIRA E. NJ. AvERiLI-
1873 Columbia road nosthwest
Luck is ever waiting for something to
turn up labor with keen eyes and strong
will will turn up something. Luck lies
IN bed and wishes the postman would
bring him the news of legacy: labor
turns out and Mt O'Clock with busy
pen or ringing hammer lays the founda-
ton OF a competence. Luck whines; labor
whistles. Luck relies on chance. labor
on character.-cobden.
70 street northwest.
Honorable mention:
My sentiments are expressed in the fol-
lowing lines from Aurora Leigh:
Let us be content in work.
To do the thing we can, and not presume
To fret because it's little.
These lines seem 10 be exceedingly en-
couragng for ali optimists whom as yet
have not received a prize, to know we
are appreciated for doing such work as
trying TO brighten the lives of our fell
low-oeings Miss RosAIIE NJ. McGRArH
80 Second street southeast.
The day returns and brings us the
petty rounds of irritating concerns and
duties. Help us 10 play the man. help
US 20 perform them with laughter and
kind faces; let chserfulness abound with
Industry. Give us to 90 blitheiy on our
business all this day. bring as to our
resting beds weary and content and I'M
dishonored. and grant Us In the end the
gift of sleep.-Robert Louis Stevenson.
EDWIN wICKENHoEFER.
Sc Thirteenth avenue. Newark.
This is the gospel of labor. ring it We
bells of the kirk:
The God of love came down from above
to live with the men who work.
This is the rose that he planted. here In
the thorn-cursed soil;
Heaven is blessed with perfect rest. but
the blessing OF earth is toll
Mrs. ESTHER COCHRAN.
a5o street northwest.
Generally speaking. the life OF al truly
great men has been life of intense
and incessant labor. The necessity for
labor is one OF the laws of nature, for
1t Is through 1t was obtain subsistence. as
well as the means of the greater part OF
our pleasure.
Doubtless II is not talent that men
want. nor the power tc achieve. but the
VIII TO labor A. B. FITZGERALD.
2s Twelfth street southwest.
Labor is the greatest of Gods works.
We should not consider it a burden from
which to release ourselves as soon as
possible. Remember the words OF our
Lord, Thou shalt eat thy bread in the
sweat of thy brow" a prediction realized
for every one. whatever be his station in
life. Labor thus considered, far from de-
basing the Christian soul, serves, on the
contrary to ennoble it. since it eievates It
20 the highest possible glory. The salts
faction Of work well done elevates man.
kind. II encourages him to accomplish
greater things. The idle man Is OF a
unhappy, and rowing dispo-
sition- The industrious man is eontented,
happy and home loving. always work
ing and thinking OF others. Those who
have learned TO labor have learned a
priceless gift. Mrs. e D, ROACH
l36l Willard street.
Labor is necessary for the mental.
moral, and physical good OF man. To
extract the best results therefrom. Il
should be tempered With moderation and
healthful recreation. These mediums are
soothing, and less reaction will ensle
when exigencies arise for extreme exer-
ton Of mind and body. The fatal attend
ants OF morbidity stand little chance OF
where the nervous forces are
thus wisely husbanded and nourished.
Many blessings are evolved from work.
The sorrowing are solaced. and those re-
joicing in their chosen pursuits are made
happier. In truth, toll is physical at
tribute essential to mold character into
perfect symmetry. Mrs Z d. FRANK.
l2s c street northeast
Live for something. be not idle
Look about thee for employ:
Sit not down 10 useless dreaming
Labor is the sweetest joy.
Folded hands are ever weary.
Selfish hearts are never gay:
Life for thee hath many duties
Active be, then. while you may.
Scatter blessings in thy pathway,
Gentle words and cheering smiles,
Better are than gold and silver,
With their grief-dispelling wiles.
Hearts there are, oppressed and weary;
Drop the tear of sympathy;
Whisper words OF hope and comfort
So, let sympathy and kindness
GLADDEN. well the darkened hearth.
NJ. HowARTH
1902 street northwest
Can one labor amid choicest blossoms
and not inhale their sweet perfume?
Could you labor one whole day clipping
from the optimists pages, thoughts for
a scrap book and not have your soul
overflow with happiness. And now I
wish to tell you of my great delight in
A recent days work Optimist pages
saved from the beginning had accumu-
ated Into quite stack. making eontribu-
lions particularly desirable at certain
times (perhaps Of threatening despair
4 little inaccessible. So the scrap-book
dea was conceived. Each gem was care
FULLY set in its proper place, and 10! what
collection, precious and priceless;
whose radiance so oft warns bleak
earth and lights starless night" On the
brink of despair how comforting it is to
urn quickly to the pages, whose every