The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-20
LANDING In THE WINDOW
Columbus in All His Glory
at Raphael's.
Grand Production OF Christephsr's Ar
r.Tal-Thirty People Take Part in
the TabIesu want.

keep your eye on this window" has
been the notice posted at RaphaePs for some
days past. The curtains have been drawn
carefully down and general atmosphere
of mystery and expectation pervaded the
place. Yesterday afternoon the shades were
run up and the result of the last few DAYS
personal efforts Of j. W. Raphael were dis
played to the throngs on Kearny street.
From the moment the window was ex-
posed the sidewalk before the building was
blocked with a crowd of wondering gazers.
1t certainly is one of the greatest window
displays seen in San Francisco for some
time.
The landing of Columbus at San Domingo
is represented by an immense tableau
yiYant. Nearly thirty persons are pietur-
esQuely grouped in the big corner window.
The perls Of the discoverer on the deep,
bis successful landing and the subse OF ent /
triumph at court are faithfully portrayed
at the extreme left-hand corner nearest
10 the Rear ny-street entrance is a group of
large fan palms, beneath which several ma
tive sons of San Domingo are reclining
They are arrayed in all the extTayagant
savagery Of the times-moccasins, rudely
tanned skins, beads and feathers. They
nodded pleasantly TO the crowd and chatted
in English with each other. There is moth
ing to fear from them. The most timerOus
may approach them with equanimity.
Between them and the plate-glass front
the mighty deep heaved and sWelled. The
waves were done the proper green TO a turn,
and streaks OF white indicating foam had
been vigorously added, lending the effect of
stormy weather. Miniature shIy S rose and
fell with the water. Upon the masthead
and TO port and starboard tiny incandescent
lights were burning. Christopher had evil
IDENTIFY been cautioned against collision with
the teeming craft OF the high sea.
Upon a narrow neck of land, full before
the plate glass, stood the intrepid discoverer
and his hardy band. The crew, from its
numerous prvations, had dwindled down
to but eight faithful souls. OF course this
Is only representation of the heroic Column
bus. The children should not be told other
wise. But 1t Is very like him = slashed
doublet and hose, mantle aud velvet cap,
and flowing white locks. 1t struck the
crowd as being remarkably true likeness.
a monk in cossack and eowl, holding a
cross. stands by him. A line of sailors
and adVenturers rangeon either side. They
represent the act of taking possession OF
the island in the name of the crown of
Castillo 1t was all beautifully done.
Now would you see the grand triumph
of the voyager? Step along with the throng
| before the window In the alley. and there
you are a little oiling OF the Imagination
| ana you can believe yourself at the court Of
| Madrid. Upon raised Qals. seated on a
| throne, and under a canopy emblaZoned
with the arms of Arragon and CASTLE, sit the
| imperial pair. Ferdinand and Isabella. They
| are richly dressed ID velvet and ermine, and
present very true picture CT the splendor
| OF those favored soverelgns.
A jester, in cap and bells, lies at their
feet. He winks slyly as you gaze at him.
Two pretty pages stand on either side of
the throne, ready to attend on the royal
| pair Courtiers. knight and ladies are
| grouped about the mail" In the back
/ ground are a few Indians, just arrived. and
there at FerGinand's feet lies box Of treas.
ures from the New World
1t is the hour of Columbus triumph! Let
| him enjoy il while he may; there are bad
| enough DAYS ahead.