The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-31

ture with history of the Jewish people of
the Holy Land, and dwelt at some length
upon the more striking characteristics of
that race.
The speaker, continuing. went from one
interesting place to another in Palestine.
describing the scenes wildly, though
briefly, and associating with them pictures
presented in the Scriptures But all this,
he said, was an introduction to the pic
lures thrown upon the canvas.
Miss Adelaide Eisen gave piano solo,
Polka de Lorraine" and responded to an
encore with a melarge of Irish melody,
delightfully."- arranged.
The first picture thrown upon the can
vas was map of Palestine, and the rev.
erend lecturer described the plains, sea
coast and other physical features of the
country. The cities are mostly upon the
mountain tops, added Father Cumm ms.
The port of Joppa was shown. and the
speaker said that when he first set foot in
that historical city he was delighted to see
the cross above every other thing; and he
felt inclined to believe that some day it
would overthrow the crescent. When the
market place of Joppa was exposed to
view, the lecturer remarked: Most East
ern cities are best seen from a distance"
W hich statement had its effect for the
market place looked like an alley in San
Francisco's Chinese quarter.
This is Jerusalem, as seen from the
Mount of Olives" said Father Cummins.
1T is not the first view of the city seen by
the visitor. This Is not the view of the
city that drew tears from the eyes of our
Lord. This city is built upon the ruins of
many cities"
The picture was greeted with applause,
when presently scene of Jerusalem in
the time of Christ filled the canvas. The
speaker described the places of interest
the temple and spots associated with the
passion of the Savior. A view of the
Mount of Olives was found to be very in
teresting, and the Garden of Gethsemane
occupied J prominent position on the
scene. The pious Catholics of Jerusalem
make the stations OF the cross in that gar
den every Sunday afternoon. The tom bs
of Jerusalem, which The lecturer said were
the most remarkable monuments of Pales-
tine were beautifully illustrated, and each
view was accompanied by an interesting
description and narrative.
The Golden Gate-a remnant of tenn
ple-was illustrated. The Mohammedans
keep 1t built up" observed the lecturer
"having superstition that its opening
will herald the downfall of their power.
Let us hope the day is not far distant
when these gates will be open once again 4"
A striking picture was the wall of wall
ing, where Jews congregate Friday after
moons and bewail the departed glories of
their race, the temple that is destroyed !;
and this the pilgrim lecturer said was the
most touching sight in the Holy Land.
The graceful Mosque OF Omai that is sup
posed to stand upon the site of the temple
of Solomon interested the audience.
From Jerusalem the tour was followed to
Bethlehem, Hebron, Jericho, the River
Jordan, the Dead Sea, Shiloh, where the
ARK rested for many years until captured
and carried off by the Philistines. to
Nablous, the Mohammedan town.
The memorable wells, tombs and ruins
of early churches that lie strewn along the
wayside were pictured and briefly men,
toned. Excellent views of Nazareth were
shown, with the we'll where the Virgin
went daily Tor water for her home, the
convent and church where the Grotto OF
the Annunciation exists.