The Washington times., 1912-12-22

CAPITAL WILL
REAP. Returns
] 1. ON GENEROSITY
Christmas Dividend Sure to
Follow Kindness to /,
L,k Unfortunates.

I washington surely iss preparing to
reap . big Christmas dividend in be-
utowing Happiness upon its poor and
needy this year.
Like signposts pointing the way for
the humane impulses Of an tnstinctivsly
generous city. fourteen opportunities
Aavs ben thrust before the Capital, and
tAs response has ben general. Z.
Three lists have already been filled.
leaving but eleven now before the city.
For these the Yuletide spirit cannot
fail. Washington has always seen TO- L.
that no heart within its borders 10 dos
olate on Christmas day. and she VIII.
not fail to provide for all Of those
bowed with the burden Of poverty. or
age. or misfortune this year.
Dsllars' win Do Wonders.
There. 10 an eloquence and . persua-
siye power about the list Of 'oppor-
tunities daily presented to the readefs
Of. The Times that is far beyond the
power Of mere words. No man can
ignore them or harden his heart against
them, even. II he would. They are prac,
ticsi. pressing. everyday .aifairs, Vital
questions Of immediate need. and IN
that lies their appeal. When . few dol,
iars can. bridge the gulf between hsppi-'
ness and misery, can save homes from
being broken up. can keep aged couples
together. fnd children fro msotns 70
orphan sDa .~: ss:n Ss Ss co so
for them is almost In the form of de-
nard. unless one wishes to deny the
bond Of q common brotherhood.
It seems strange to think that in the
season Of plum puddings. and presents,
mistletoe and msrrimeDt, reunions and
rejoicings, there are some In our midst
to whom these doons are denied. To
the unfortunate we give too little need
ses s a2ua and n ss
are thrown into u high light by con:
trast with the prevailing happiness and
good cheer. and Il ID this contrast which
makes relief certain. ~
Every Case Carries Appeal.
This IL going to, be q memorable
Christmas in washington. Prosperity is
widespread and the mass Of the people
are happy and well-to-do. The splen-
did impulse Of good will which reaches
its climax on Christmasd ay throws its
mantle over all. To those who are
either too old Or too young to care for
themselves. the people must etve Of
meaning the Opportunities list. There
- no case there which does not make
its appeal and Ms command to the
spirit Of Yuletide within the hearts Of
Git "
There have been many offers Of as
sistance from business concerns In this
city. Thomas 9. Marshall, Of the Mount
Vernon Theater, 9lS Ninth street north.
ee3t. has donated the entire proceeds
offthe Tuesday matinee to the Oppor.
tunities list. Many other Offers ar,
also sent to the Associated Charitiei
ara to The Washington Times. II
eithcr Of these agencies contribution
can be sent.
Don't Forget Te Children.
Don't forget the little folks. The
spirit Of charity and good will naturaii,
goes out to the aged first and you'll
second. This has been shown In tn,
fact that the three lists already flllet
have been those of old folks whose neet
was pressing But the youngsters wit
may be separated from their parents, q
funds are not forthcoming. should no
be forgotten.
Washington has three more days II
which to MI the cup Of happiness OF tn
unfortunates on this list up to the brim
Her generosity should reach its clima,
within the next forty-eigth hours. -.'