The Washington herald., 1910-05-29

could watch and listen 10 the ceaselesS
roar OF the waves as they dash them
selves against the rocky shore.
A few Of the hot summer days spent by
these worthy boys in the open arms OF
nature will not only tend to shed a ray
Of bright sunlight upon their souls but II
will give us. the members OF this club,
something to be happy for. and we can
say we are living up TO our motto, Lets
help HARRY W, BRIMER.
z Fifth street northeast,
We may not all be able to contribute
large sums OF money to aid in the work
of sending children out OF the city dur
ing the hot weather but surely we can
each deny ourselves some pleasure or do
without some luxury and thus enable US
to give something toward this very de-
serving charity which will help to bright
en- some poor little child's life and make
II happier. Doing 1t all In the name Of
Him who said. Suffer little children to
come unto Ne. and forbid them not. for
of such is the kingdom OF heaven"
Mrs. w. F. HALLECK.
SIS Maryland avenue northeast.
Practical charity is defined by outward
manifestations Of helpfulness. Kind words
have a place in the dictionary Of benevo-
lence. and their utterance goes far to ac-
complish good for humanity. but their
appeal IS more or less TO the feelings.
There vet remains TO be satisfied the ma
terlal needs OF the community. and the
philanthropy can best be carried on
through monetary contributions from the
masses. The sum collected. placed in the
hands OF an organized body for this par
ticular work, can then be disposed OF in
an advantageous manner. The privilege
20 breathe the fragrant air OF the coun-
try, to gaze upon the greensward or TO
play awhile on the sands OF the seashore
would be a great benefaction 10 poor
children. To send the little ones thither
should not be resorted to until food. raj
Inept. and shelter are first their owner
ship, FOR these are essentials TO a perfect
sense Of appreciation for the beauties in
the world without
LOUIS vARNUM woULFE-
lll5 o street northwest
Doubtless every one OF us has some pet
charity. something that touches our
hearts and 20 whose appeal we cannot
turn a deaf ear. and helping such causes
publicly or privately. affords US the high
est qualification and strengthens US. But
we cannot be oblivious TO the fact that
there are many ways which we. as a club
might brighten the lives OF others. live
UP TO our motto Of Lets help" and
come into a closer fellowship by forging
a new bond OF union. We could start
fund. contributing our prize money. but
not limiting to prize-winners only the
pleasure or subscription. 20 be used for
some well-known charity. such as the
prisoners aid, the white plague. or the
fresh air fund for children. The latter, I
am sure. will appeal to US all Just at this
particular season OF the year The fund.
which is under very capable management,
provides for an outing in the country OF
one or two weeks TO the children OF those
who cannot afford their little ones such
vacation. We wait to begin at the be-
ginning-to help the children. men and
women 20 tomorrow. 10 lead clean. sweet
lives. to be filled with bright, Joyous
tAANH6A mo- oA's ~ HNA AOl III h4llu NttQS. NJ q
want 10 have small part in bringing
their little. half-staYved bodies and souls
to Dame Natures loving care Our re-
ward we know will be great. for the as
surance is ours, 'Ye hath done II unto
the least OF these. ye hath done It unto
Ne" NJ I MOOR
aCO G street northwest
Practical charity is a deep question.
Surely the idea Of sending poor children
to the country during the hot weather is
good one However. at best It Is but
temporary benefit. What a boon to chill
dren and a blessing 10 mankind In gen
eral 1t would be II parents could be per
suaded to bring their children UP in the
country or suburbs.
In this day Of good trolley service It
should not be a hardship TO take the nee
essary trip 20 and from employment.
True. there is car fare. but this should
be more than balanced by the difference
In the cost Of living. as a family in the
suburbs can have fresh vegetables from
their own garden. chickens. eggs. and
fruit. or course, these all require a GER
tain amount OF work, but II IS mostly
work which can be done by the children
and is ideal employment for both boys
and girls.
Wherever the poor may live they must
pay rent, and what they pay FOR two or
three poorly lighted. poorly ventilated
rooms into which they crowd their fami-
lies would. no doubt. pay for a modest
cottage out In the suburbs. with enough
ground for a garden and a place for the
children TO play, away from the crowded
pavements and undesirable companions.
1t would seem that the true, practical
charity, the charity which would bring
large and lasting results, would be TO
encourage parents. both poor and those
in comfortable circumstances. to take
their families to the suburbs and country
and give the coming citizen a chance 10
build up sturdy. healthy bodies where
the moral atmosphere IS better than can
be found in the streets OF the city.
Men and women who undertake 10
bring up family Of children should real
lie the responsibility which they take
upon themselves and be willing to do all
In their power 70 promote the physical
and moral welfare Of their children.
bringing up a family is a noble work
when nobiy done, and II IS surely tho
duty OF all thinking people to work for
the upllft Of the coming generation. and
a wise way is to begin with the parents
This. 10 my mind. is the most practical
charity. AMANDA G OLIVER
81 Randolph place
Orison SWEET Marden tells a story OF
Archie McRay which is well worth re-
peating. AS an untutored Scottish boy
he stood one bitterly cold Christmas eve
outside the door OF mission hall in