The Washington herald., 1910-01-09

weeded out, and watered by Iiv-
ing n life consistent with our
preaching. For great streams
have small sources, and from
the tiny acorn rises the mighty
oak. HENSON II. HICKS.
bureau American Republics.
one Is crowded: ali can take root and
catch on. realizing that an opportunity
unimproved is an opportunity lost. NO
good once given is ever lost" Our feeble
efforts may prove the baby image OF
giant things TO come. 1t Is the heart and
not the brain that 10 the highest doth
attain. II is impossible To- an optlmist
| 10 stagnate on his own ideas: Ike the
! brook. We must go on. on. on. There is
an undefinabe spirit Of life permeating
each subject given with the very gener-
Gus invitation in The Washington Herald
to contribute to this lfe-giving optimistic
plant thateg row We must.
Mrs. NJ. E. IRWIN.
Ia5 n s1vet northwest.
Plants grow toward the light; so does
the soul OF man. Optimism grows be-
cause human hearts are hungry for the
things expressed IN the optimists creed.
Always there is something in the mean
est and most AFFECT Of humankind that
| responds 70 kindness, to the word OF
cheer, to the fraternal smile and hand
clasp. So long as hope continues 20 spring
in the human breast 50 long VIII opti-
mism continue to grow.
ARTHUR W BEER
Seventeenth and Hamlin streets northeast,
NO man or woman Of the humblest
sort can really be strong. gentle pure,
and good without the world being better
for it. without some one being helped
and comforted by the very existence OF
that goodness"
Colesworthy says:
Then deem It not an Idle thing
A pleasant word 20 speak:
The face you wear. the thoughts you
bring
A heart may heal or break"
Keep not back a word OF kindness
When the chance 10 speak II comes;
Though It seems TO you triae.
Many heart that grief benumbs
VIII grow strong and brave 10 bear il,
And the world viii brighter grow
| Just because the word was spoken.
Try it-you will find II so.
Phillips Brooks
A. E. RANNEY.
Optimism grows because Il is human
nature full OF rich resources The true
optimist knows that out OF little low
ing kindness comes great Joy: so he puts
/ his whole heart IN his work. always
thinking expectantly OF the new doors
that are to fy open Tor him: is CONSTANT
ly taking an inventory OF his possible
powers" which develop new thoughts.
and is ike spark Of FIRE 10 a piece Of
wood which has within itself the power
| or burning and turning into fire" Goethe
! tells OF a wonderful lamp which when
placed IN a fisherman's hut changed the
/ hut and all within to silver Optimism is
/ the lamp that gives TO character Its sill
yer, the spirit which ''vaunteth not it.
| self but the rich soil in which happi-
ness. kindness. and love grow fertile in
grace. The happier and brighter view
| one takes Of life the wider does the in
| fiuenee extend, and the optimist takes
/ the brightest and best view Of human
ity and things IN general. The pessimist
is like the old year, looking at the world
with deaths eyes. while the optimist's
/ soul is filed with the glory OF the new
/ year. looking forward 10 better and
I brighter days 20 come. eager for achieve
ment earnestly and enthusiastically an
| ticipating the ideal and WORKING sa- H.
/ His mental gait never halts or trem-
/ bles. he does not seek 20 coerce. but TO
lovingly attract; never loses hope, but
keeps up a high state of energy which
is true and real and renders II possible
| 10 tap the fountains Of the spiritual
supply and compel fate 20 bend before
IL" There IS nothing that comes into
the op,imist's lie that Is 'too good to be
| true He accepts the well-known words.
! There is a divinity that shapes our
ends with a restful philosophy. and
! optimism keeps growing in his heart be-
! cause he believes in a divine Protector.
Il will fear no evil. for Thou art with
me- and he knows there is a Wilderness
I in Gods mercy like the Wilderness OF the
sea. and so all over the world optimism
Is growing because It is Gods pasture
land and brings us close to the ideal
life, the winning side Of love. II has the
rush Of strength, IS persevering. and an
inspiring power that speaks its comfort
even from the grave.
| ALLIE SHARPE BAICH.
| iSz Euclid Ersct.
Optimism is growing. OF this we are
sure. but 1t is not surprising when we
consider that the circulation OF The
Washington Herald is daily increasing.
and no one could be a subscriber to this
valuable paper for any length Of time
without deriving benefit from its bright
and cheerful columns. Then, again, peo-
! pip heoIDnSuo IN