The Washington herald., 1910-01-09
OPTIMISM IS PLANTED IN FERTILE SOIL--AND THRIVES

seeing the possibilities of success, OF JOY,
of Improvement in ones conditions and
circumstances can and should be cultf-
waited. 4 dull, serious mood not only
makes ones work harder but depresses
those working near by. A smiling face
and happy, pleasant manner OF speech
are invaluable In business or social life
A good laugh clears the mental atmos-
phere and makes way for better condl-
tons. All thought is vibration. We live
In an ocean Of thought We are wonder
full. human dynamos. AS both cheer and
depression are contagious, who would
not prefer to be cheerful to being blue!
This Is why optimism grows. because
deeply implanted in each human heart
is the desire to be happy. Thus We nat
urally seek the society of those who
are bright, entertaining, and lovable-
true optimlst is all this! Emerson tells
us. we bring TO US with every expert
ment the innate universal laws" So
with forming the habit Of OPTIMISM OF
looking always for the best in every
thing, the law OF periodicity Is our
strongest aid"
EvANGELINE ELIZABETH DUNLOP.
3os University Place.
The world is filled with folly and sin. -
Away with such a wall! II is full OF
wisdom and goodness There is beauty
everywhere, and 1t grows with the sun
light of each new day. Folly may Haunt
itself and sin for a season flourish, but
il cannot last. Nothing good is lost; 1t
grows unto the perfect day. The Builder
of the universe taught economy. which
means progress. With the optimist there
is no mental or moral stagnation. Activ-
ity prevents declivity.
Mrs c. T. MCLAUGHLIN
$40 street northwest.
Honorable mention:
Optimism spreads. because every recruit
added 10 its ranks Is a life member gain
ed. And this for the reason, that true
optimism. built on faith. hope, and char
ity. while making its possessor a great
moral and social power IN the world. al
the same time Nils him with that peace
which God alone can give TO men OF good
viii Like the mighty oak, which, while
drawing its sustenaGce from the earth,
rears majesucally above il and spreads
its sheltering boUghs over II, so the OPP
timlst. while engaging actively in the
daily pursuits OF life. is raised spiritually
above its sordld considerations, and
forms a bulwark OF defense for It's moral
preservation.
II the optimists of the twentieth cen
tury would study well the life OF that
greatest Of optimists-Job-our cause
would receive an added impetus which
would realize our most roseate dreams.
NJ JOSEPH RYAN.
3 street northwest.
Because Il Is the gospel Of good tidings,
of good will 20 men, TO be an optimist in
spirit and in truth" one must ever be
on the lookout for opportunities 10 prove
his optimism. At home and abroad he
must shed his lights. and shine both by
day and night: daily he must renew his
strength. and seek each day fresh occs-
sions 10 publish abroad the good things
he possesses IN himself His face must
be a reflection OF the inward light. and
as a magnet he will attract other needy
ones 10 himself, whom he can aid, cheer,
and upNft by counsel and advice. Little
gold IS needed in this good work: per
sOnaI service IS more than gold. so LEI
US not shrink from becoming optimists
for lack Of means. The widows mite
was counted Of more worth than all the
gold the rich poured into the treasury
The poorest can take part in this blessed
work, and feel equal in himself 20 the
richest. The world is growing better
every day. thanks to the optfmists who
see good In everything and seize every
opportunity OF proclalming II. Let US
then use our best endeavors 10 make
1910 the very best year for the uplifting
of humanity and human progress the
world has ever known. b. LEWIS.
40 Sixth street northwest.
Because II teaches cheerfulness, con-
tentment. and hope.
That every cloud has a silver lining
Because II cheers the downhearted
helps the weary. and comforts the dis
tressed.
It aids m unraveIing the perplexitIes
Of life
Each optimist secures new member
Because Of its ennoblIng principle.
It appeals to the finest sensibilIties OF
man.
1t Is one OF the essences Of Christianity
Because Of its mutually in helpfuIness
Because Lets help" Is the fertiliza-
ton soil in which Il is planted.
H ". SMITH. D. d.
rs Morton street northwest
Why does optimism grow? Because II
gives light to those sitting IN dark
ness" We are looking forward 10 the
coming of the Great Optimist We are
thus fitting ourselves to be ready at His
appearing May every optimist have his
lamp trimmed and burning to go out &c
meet the Bridegroom"
May our talent be put 10 use. so that
Il may multiply and bring forth a plen-
tlful harvest
Optimism is the talent left TO our
keeping. II II Is 10 neHeUJ Others
must grow. that others may see ouI
good works and glorify our Father ir
heaven. who is the source of optimism.
Mis- L. T. THOMAS.
ZIG Bedford avenue. Lynchburg. Va.
II Grows from good members work
and the habit Of preparation, as II lifts
US up above our common lives with the
feeling of brotherhood. Because each
member advertises the bright and bes'
side OF life like a saving bank. by put.
ting in a little every day. The tree OF
optimism grows because the air of kind
ness. the rain of sympathy, and the earth
OF truth is the essence that beautife:
each leaf Mrs. OLARPHENIA SMITH.
7is Morton street northwest
The growth Of optimism may be com
pared with sunshine. There is something
so penetrating about sunshine that II