The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-12-27


the anthem from The Nativity" The
Christmas sermon was preached by
Rev. Alexander Macintosh.
| Bishop Willis congregation held
Christmas services in the Cathedral at
II o'clock, a large supplied choir rem
dering the special music. Rev. V. II.
Kitcat intoned the service, assisted by
Etev. F. Fitz. Bishop Willis preached
the sermon.
ST. LOUIS COLLEGE.
! Upon the stage of the St Louis COL
lege theater will be shown to the
public tonight marvellous representation
of Bethlehem, the surrounding valleys,
the scene in the stable where the chilli
Jesus lies in the manger watched ny
Joseph and Mary. all in miniature. The
entire depth and width Of the stage, p
by % feet, is used 10 bring out the de-
tails of the various scenes, all of which
have been done by the Brothers of the
college. Every night from to o'clocs
for the next two weeks the realistic
representation win be on exhibitor.
and as in former years, will doubtless
draw big crowds there. The exhibition
is mainly intended for children. hut
adults will find it as interesting %
them as to the young people.
From the footlights TO the painted
scene at the back of the stage repre-
senting views of mountains and lakes
and huge buildings erected on emf
nences. the details Of the scenes in an.
about Bethlehem as described in the 81
BILE. have been faithfully portrayed.
When shadows are thrown upon the
scene by a skillful arrangement OF cleo
trio lights, the auditorium being dark
ened. the peaceful pastoral scenes upon
no ST lga n
pearance Near the footlishts Il :rreen-
sward is produced dotted with figures
OF men. cattle and sheep. neatly con
stTucted cavern al the left. dimiy light
ed. depicts the scene of Christ's birth,
Mary and Joseph bowling before the
child: even the cattle are represented
standing in the stalls. In the center of
the stage is a deep valley with winding
roads leading up precipitous cliffs "nd
mountainous formations. one leads 20
the gates of Bethlehem. which is p,rch-
ed upon cliff, the houses skillfu!ly
IMPLYING the architecture Of that day.
Behind are towering mountains. Across
the valley. seemingly in the din dis
lance. is Jerusalem. Upon the side of
a hill is windmill. the sails moving
lazily around. while just below Hethle-
hem. is mill OF the ancient times,
showing the rude grinding stones re-
volVing. These are turned by - water
wheel a tiny rivulet falling over he
wheel and flowing down into pond
The latter shows shores green with
grass. cocoanuts rising therefrom-
The hills are rugged. the valley green,
smooth and peaceful while back in the
distance are two shining lakes rep 's-
ing in clefts in the mountains. The
houses are carved from boards. painted
and arranged in a clever manner The
hill formations are skillfully painted
and arranged to show the rugged CiettS !
and precipitOus sides by an arrange
ment of chairs and benches, which of
course are not seen by the audience.
The entire arrangement is to deceive
the eve and also the mind. The chill !
dren sit open-mOuthed feasting upon |
the scenes and incidents of Bible life |
which have been taught them from
their infancy. As many scenes as pos !
siblc have been incorporated into the |
representation so that the children can
have them all brought To their attention
at once. The most prominent feature
Of the Christmas season. is. Of course. /
the scene in the Crib" as the College !
Brothers term ii.
The. arrangement Of the electric lights |
at the rear Of the stage is made to east |
q shadow upon the mountains and lakes !
there. with just Il glimmer of sunlight |
bethlehem then fades away into semi |
darkness. electricity again playing an !
important part. Lights ElimlnSr |
through window glass of many hues, !
the mill is lighted up and the Crib" is !
filled with a suffused red glow SuS- !
pended by threads that are invisible 10 |.
the audience bisque angels hover over
the town and the manger scene. Every
thing Is done with a view 10 implantinS /
in the minds Of the children the stories !
that have been told of the Nativity, and |
this method has proved quite success
full in the past.
Most of the work has been lone hy
the Brothers since the Christmas vlra-
ton began last week. Many Of them |
are artists. and these painted n" can
vases. Some carved the buildings;
ct hers fashioned the hills" and "bOul-
ders." and everything has been done in
a1arvelousIy short time. However. il
is a pleasant work to the Brothers. ana
knowing that the result will lease IN"
children. they enter into the spirit II
the thing with their whole hearts
CHRISTMAS AT Y. NJ. c. \. /
The Christmas dinner of the Y. M Q.
y. yesterday was attended by about
twenty -iiv. young men. who enjoyed very
much the entertainment offered them.
tn, menu was excellent ana the courses
were, iutrrspersed with patriotic songs
r. II. Trent acted rs POSTMASTER and :
responses were made by Secretary n
G Brown. W. -. Bancroft anc John :
Martin
\ timc-houor.d custom j. that or our .
Young Mems Christian Association keep I
ing opeu house on the first day Of each .
new year. Dainty invitation cards have
been mailed 90 over IN members. invif-
in.. them not only To be present. hut TO
bring 60 young man. Then through the Z
newspapers % general invitation - * <
tended to al an. young men OF the city. .
the generosity of tho good Ia Z
ii,- OF Honolulu the Association * able .
to- serve. free of charge. a most appgtiz-
ing lunch after IL- guests nave shaken