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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

passing phase insofar as this country
was concerned, Director MacElwee
Urged that the development of foreign
markets be taken up with renewed
Ivigor.
"Our foreign trade in the fiscal
year Of 1920, with a total value OF
S13 1886 ,401, was larger than in
any previous year," he said. at ex-
ceeded by $4,000, 100000 the former
high record in 1919, and was more
than three times the value Of the
combined imports and exports in 1914,
the last year before the war.
MANY people are more Interested
row than they were a year ago in
foreign commerce. There We're a few
firms who had the foresight to take
cut life insurance while they were in
good health. Others now wish they
had done so. The only real insurance
that will spread the risks Of depres-
sion between the crests Of the waves
of domestic demand is the aIloting Of
"a substantial quota Of the firms pro-
duct for foreign commerce and the
building up in the worlds markets Of
a selling organization and clientele
that will not necessarily fuctuate
with the waves of demand at home.
ga depression regularly follows a
great war, and its time of occurrence
may be estimated, from historical an
alogies, as about two to three years
after the close of hostilities. We are
rot going to have a panic in the
United States, but we certainly feel
the kind of reaction that the surgeons
call shock after an operation"
To meet the increased demands Of
business and carry on fhe work Of the
bureau of foreign and domestic COM
merce 1,493,2 was asked of Con-
gress for the next fiscal year. That
is an increase of more than half a
million dollars over the present years
appropriations. Of the total for next
year $1,1OO,OO0 would be spent for
commercial attaches abroad and for
tho promotion of commerce.
1t is proposed to double the number
of commercial attaches making PA,
and to increase the number of trade
commissioners abroad by II, making
total of Sc, which commercial agents
would be tripled with total of 80.
Estimates include 100000 for COM
rercial attaches, 100000 for pro-
netting commerce in general, $15O,OOO
for promoting commerce in Central
and South America and $4,000 for
promoting commerce in the Far East
The increased appropriations would
permit greatly intensified develop
ment of markets for American goods
in Latin America and the Far East
which are considered the most prom
ising fields for American commercial
effort at this time, the report stated.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28
$4,000 YOUNGSTERS
VICTIMS OF RICKETs

OF all diseases hat ar ,aking a
deadly toll among the children OF
Vienna as the result Of undeT-feeding
r.eketS'+s pre- ing the most -erious and
widesL cad menace. Not less than 3d..
0Du children are suffering from this
estimates.
TO rescue these through providing
proper food, clothing and medical at
ceucion tint otherwise they cannot OBJ
tam lie European Relief Council com
r0syd of eight leading American re-
lief agencies, is making a ,int appeal
for &33 100000 for the relief Of $500
900 destitute and suffering Europes u
CL.llren.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28
URGES DEVELOPMENT
OF FOREIGN MARKETS
Director MacElwee Asks Large APP
preparation of Congress to Carry
Out Increasing Demands
(Associated Prass)

Washington, Dec. 22.-The United
States has been made the heart of
the worlds business by the westward
trend Of commercial affairs and has
reached the stage in its industrial and
commercial development where the
maintenance of foreign outlets is nee
essary to continued domestic pros
perity, Director R. S. MacElwee, of
the bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce Of the department of COM
merce, announced today in his annual
report.
Declaring that the present stagna-
ton in the business world was only a
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28
Public Criticism.

Good, absent-minded old Doctor VII
der was greatly dependent upon his
practical wife. One morning Mrs.
Wilder sent up an announcement after
he had entered the pulpit with a foot
note intended to be private.
1.-THE Women's Missionary society"
he read aloud, will meet Wednesday
afternoon at three o'clock sharp. Your
necktie is crooked; please straighten
toward the right."-The Watchman-Ex-
aminer.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

The relatives of Private Carlos
Reynolds have been notified that the
funeral ship containing his body. with
hundreds of others, has been in port
since the 18th, and the remains are
liable to be shipped home any day,
The legion post has requested the
quartermaster general to notify it by
wire so it can make proper arrange
ments for the young soldiers funeral,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28
Safe in unsuspected Dangers.

Writing ef accidents to persons en-
ployed in industrial plants, DR.. G. Wild
mer says in Therapie der Gegenwart
(Berlin) that the experience of count
less ages enables us to sidestep injury
unconsciousIy, and OAly when we TO
Gus our consciousness on the reaction
to the occurrence is injury liable to
result.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Mrs. Alvarado DeVane and grand
son, Richard DeVane. of Jacksonville,
who have been spending the week as
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. P. V. Leaven-
good at their home on South Sanchez
street, left this afternoon for Tampa,
where they will visit the remainder
Of the week with relatives, and expect
to return home Sunday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Mr.. Phillip Dye is now associated
with Mr.. Cecil c. Bryant's accounting
Office. His years of experience in this
line will make him a valuable addition
70 the Office force of Mr.. Bryant.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28
100000 POLISH CHILDREN SICK

one million five hundred thousand
Children in Poland today need medical
attention. Their condition has been,
caused by hunger end want. To save
them the EuropeaL Relief Council is
appealing to the people Of the United
Sites for $33,OOOOOO to carry on re-
lief work In stricken Europe.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Miss Nettie Paetke is leaving the
city today after a short visit with
relatives. Miss Paetke will spend the
rest of her vacation in Tallahassee at
the state convention for teachers, and
will represent the Live Oak high
school in the history section at the
convention.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. James Rumsey Of
Chattanooga, Tenn. are members of
the auto colony on North Orange
street for few days. They expect
to make a tour of South Florida and
are very much in love with our state
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

80 pairs of Utz & Dunn's lace boots
for ladies. former price 81 to $14,
now So. This includes Dr. Edison's
cushioned soles and Easall arch
protecting shoes. Little's Shoe Par
Tor. 28-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28
MANY FORMS OF EARLY FLAGS
Various Types Were Used Before the
Present Form Of Old Glory
was Adopted.

According to the Smithsonian insti-
tuition there were many forms Of early
flags, especially colonial types, used
by the individual colonies and militia
regiments before the flag Of the Uni
ed States was established by the con
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Mrs. E. c. Bennett left this after
noOn for Jacksonville to attend a
meeting of the Mutual Life agents.
Mrs. Bennett stands high in the as
ISOLATION, as she has been very sue
eessful in securing business.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

The Daughters of the Confederacy
spread fine luncheon for the Rotary
Club today. Before the Rotes came,
the table was artistically arranged,
after they had arranged themselves
around it. it was satisfactorily loaded,
ard if anybody was dissatisfied their
features did not display the fact.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

At it's meeting last eevning, Ocala
Lodge Knights of Pythias initiated
four new members. who were Messrs.
Grover Stafford, Joseph Malever, Fred
Malever and A. S. Burgess.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

\ photograph Of young and pretty
woman was found on the street yes
..crday. From the way is was wrap
ped, it was evidently a Christmas
present. Owner can obtain the pic
Iture by calling at Miss Rena Smiths
millinery store and paying for this
notice
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Mr.. Sam Mathews, a Jacksonville
attorney, is among the visitors in che
city. after several days visit with
relatives in the northern part of the
county.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD

Fort King Camp No. Ii meets at
l.. of p. hall at 7:3O p. m. every see
old and fourth Friday. Visiting soy.
'reigns are always welcome.
J. C. Bray, C. C.
Chas. K. Sage, Clerk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Grady Mathews of
Jacksonville, spent Christmas with
their parents in the Pennington sec
ton. They will spend several days
as guests of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Engesser at their home on North Lime
street, before returning home.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Mrs. c. w. Long and her pretty lit
tie daughter, after a Christmas visit
to Mrs. Longs parents, Mr. and Mrs.
ID. M. Little, have returned to their
home at Trenton.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

The motto of our prescription de-
pArtment is "Quick Service" and the
prices are always reasonable. Tydings
q Co., opp. Harrington Hall hotel. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Always ask for FEDERAL bread
and rolls. They are delicious, and
can be had from your grocer. Insist
1pon having FEDERAL. 21-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Don't fail to visit the Guarantee
Clothing & Shoe Company. Every
hing we sell is guaranteed. We're
.ghting for QUALITY-not prices. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

So pairs Lunn & Sweets lace boots
for ladies, black and brown. Goodyear
welt soles. Former price $12, now So
Little's Shoe Parlor. 28-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

66 pairs Lunn & Sweets Goodyear
welt Oxfords. black and brown, former
price $40, now So. Little's Shoe Par
lor. 28-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Mrs. II. B. Potter and her son, Mar
tin Of Jacksonville are visiting Mrs.
Potter's mother Mrs. R. L. Martin at
Lake Weir.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

'ABBAGE Protected FROM.
frost by overhead irrigation. Char
lesion Wakefield, Early Summer.
Lupton's best Long Island seed,
$3.50 per thousand; special price In
large quantities. J. R. Davis Farms,
Barlow, Fla. II
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Don't fail to visit the Guarantee
Clothing & Shoe Company. Every
thing we sell is guaranteed. We're
fighting for QUALITY-not prices If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28
L. ALEXANDER
PRACTICAL CARPENTER AND
BUILDER
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

Ocala Chapter No. 90, o. E. 8.
meets at the Masonic hall the second
and fourth Thursday evenings Of each
month at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Lillian Simmons, W. d.
Mrs. Su-an Cook, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

IL you want a KODAK, Gerig's
Drug Store is the only store in OcaIa
hat sells KODAKS. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Mr.. John Pedrick of Dunnellon pass
ed thru Sunday night on his way for
q brief visit to North Carolina
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Abruzzi seed rye, 81 per bushel.
Rust proof seed oats, $3.50 per bushel.
Ocala Seed Store. 22-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Balkcom have
returned from their Christmas visit
to relatives at Quitman, Ga.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Guth's. Liggett's and Nunnally's
Candies, all sizes from half-pound to
ten-pound boxes. Gerig's Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

81 pairs mems dress shoes. former
price $3.50, now $40. Titles Shoe
Parlor. 28-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Your holiday is not complete with
out pan of our savory cinnamon
buns. Federal Bakery. 21-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28
GAME AT
FORT WORTH SATURDAY

Fort Worth, Dec 28.-The Centre
College football team has arrived from
Kentucky to play the Texas Christian
University team here Saturday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

For the very best stationery, look
at our stock of Symphony Lawn.
Gerig's Drug Store. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Miss Margaret Eagleton is visiting
her cousin. Mrs. r. L. Martin at Lake
Weir.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

10 pairs of good, all leather work
shoes for men. Former price So, now
$3.50 Titles Shoe Parlor 28-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Federal Bread is the kind to ask
for If you want the best. Your grocer
will furnish it. 21-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

A complete line of perfumeries and
toilet accessories. Tydings & Co.. OPP
r0site Harrington Hall hotel. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Miss Alma Hall has as her guest
for a week. Miss Stanley Weisel Of
Sulphur Springs, Tampa.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

&c pairs of Oxfords, former price
$500, now $3.50, just to close out this
line. Titles Shoe Parlor. 28-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Full line of smokers articles, pipes,
tobacco, cigars, etc. Tydings & Co,
opp. Harrington Hall hotel. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Abruzzi seed rye. "a per bushel.
Rust proof seed oats, $3.50 per bushel.
Ocala Seed Store. 22-H
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28
oCAA OCCURRENCES

If you have any society items,
phone to five-one.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

80 pair mems dress shoes, former
price $3.50, now SO. Titles Shoe
Parlor. 28-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Mr.. Glyndon Hall Of Atlanta is Wis
iting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. F.
Hall.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Ingersoll Watches at Gerig's Drug
Store. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

FARM BARGAIN-I am offering for
quick sale a dandy little 30-acre
farm, located in good neighborhood.
Every acre we'll fenced and in high
state of cultivation; 5-room house,
small barn and smokehouse; nice
we'll of good water. Pair of dandy
young mules, wagon and harness;
some farm tools; 80 bushels of corn
and some hay. Price, $500. Terms
can be arranged. S. S. Savage, Jr1
Ocala, Fla. 18-10ts
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

DIR. Charles Watson MOremen,
Dental Surgeon
Commercial Bank Building, Ocala,
Fla. Office phone 211; residence
phone 298. TT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Cranes stationery IN boxes or by
the pound. Tydings & So, opposite
Harrington Hall hotel. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

my home on South
Orange street, Monday night. Dec.
20, large muey-headed cow, red and
white, roam, Durham stock. Reward
for finder. A. G. Griffin, P. o. Box
$50, Ocala, Fla. 27-3t"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

FOR SALE-15OO budded orange
trees, Pineapple and Parson Brown,
one year old budded on five year old
sour roots; from 8 to #. high.
Price, Coo. and 75c. Write me or
see me at H. B. Masters Co. L. e.
Cordrey, Ocala, Fla. 15-1m
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

FOR SALE-HandsOme Jersey male
calf, born November 26. Has learn
ed to drink from bucket. Price $26.
Apply to Louis Frederitzi, Lake
Weir avenue, Ocala, Fla. 20-6t~
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, de-
sires work. Can use dictaphone:
Will do piece work. Miss S. IL.
Patterson, Colonial. 22-6tS
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

ORANGES AND GRAPEFRUIT-A
nice lot of oranges and grapefruit;
fifty or more oranges one cent each;
grapefruit fifty or more two cents
each. Will pack box for $3.50. Leave
orders at Ocala Seed Store or call.
w. D. earn, phone 191. 27-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

FOR SALE-About 80 tons we'll rot
ted stable manure, $3.50 per ton.
John R. Rogers, 12O South MagnO-
liza street, Ocala, Fla. Zs-ot
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

JAPONICA flowers for sale. Ask
Mrs. Simpsons West Ninth St. 22-6t
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UNCLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED. LOST, FOUND, FOR
SALE, FOR RENT AND SIM
LIAR LOCAL NEEDS

Rates: Six lines, maximum, one times
25c; three times, Soc; six times, Toe;
one month, SO. Payable in advance.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

Seafood, always to be had fresh at
City FISH Market, 9 Fl. King Ave. II
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

FOR RENT-One single room to
young man. Phone 22l or call at
COZ Fort King Ave. Z8-St"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

;HERO-COLA WOODYARD-We are
prepared to furnish oak or pine
wood for either stove or fireplace
on short notice. We deliver your
moneys worth promptly. Give US .
trial order. Chero-CoIa woodward,
phone 1877. 26-1m
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

WOOD-Oak and pine, Gu t to any
length; delivered on short notice.
Phone Mrs. f. L. Howell. Oak,
Fla. 2O-f
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-28

WANTED-Young man or woman
clerk to assist with soda fountain
service. Apply to T. w. Troxler. Il
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1920-12-25
THE TRUE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT.

1t would seem as if there was moth
ing more to be said about the Christ
mas spirit. There has been so much
talk about it for so many years the
air ought to be saturated with it and
all of us ought to have absorbed
enough of it to carry us over into the
new year at least. And yet a good
many of us are sadly aware the week
before Christmas that there seems to
be real dearth of it. Perhaps we are
after -snappy session with some of
our beloved. We have said whole
lot of things that surely don't accord
with the Christmas spirit of peace and
kindness and consideration. Prob
ably after a walk in the air to cool
your temper, you are beginning to
wonder how. you ever thought such
things, let alone said them. Well,
that's progress towards getting back
the Christmas spirit. anyway. The
pity is you didn't take walk in the
air. before exploding, instead of after.
There are some things common Of
the, season that make sickening
farce Of the Christmas spirit. One
-
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1920-12-25
GLORY TO GOD; PEACE TO MAN!

The unseen world thrilled at the
birth of Jesus. Nothing is accomplish
cd here below but what is decreed on
high terrestrial phenomena are the
effects of heavenly and impenetrable
causes; all the future, all the mystery
of this cradle, were in the two words
which were to fill space and time:
Glory and Peace; glory to God, peace
to man. Henceforward the earth
which knew not God, has a Son, who
was to teach us His name and estab
lish His kingdom; mankind, given ove1
to the brute law of destruction in hel
struggle for existence, was to know
the law of peace, because she would
be ruled by the law Of love.
''And it came to pass, as the angels
were gone away from them into
heaven, the shepherds said one to an
other, Let us now go even unto Beth
lehem, and see this thing which is
come to pass, which the Lord hath
made known unto us. And they came
with haste, and found Mary, and 10
seph, and the Babe lying in a man
ger. And when they had seen it, they
made known abroad the saying which
was told them concerning this child
The shepherds returned to their
flocks and told the wondrous tale OF
what they had seen, clarifying and
praising God. 1t does not seem, how
ever, that the testimony of these poor
people either stirred Bethlehem OF
troubled the peaceful lowliness OF
Jesus cradle; He remained unknown
with His Mother and Joseph, but
Mary kept all these sayings in hel
heart; like all mothers, she made hel
book, which she read over and over
tenderly.
The field of the shepherds is still
there: flocks feed in winter under the
olives as in the days of Jesus, in the
fields where the grass still grows
green, and the anemones flower. Wor
ship has never left the place where
shone the brightness of the birthday
dawn of Christ. On Christmas even
ing the people of Bethlehem flock tC
the Church Of st. Helena, of which
only the ruins remain, and in it's des
olate crypt they pray to the shepherds
of Belt-Saour, their ancestors, who
were the first apostles.
Clad in their long white wells, seat
ed in groups on the broken walls, be
meath the shade of the circling olives
the women, seen from afar, recall the
mysterious beings who heralded the
advent of Jesus. The crowd has al
air of cheerfulness and calm, which
harmonizes we'll with the memories
of which the plain is full; and with
that Eastern light which colors the
whole and gives to the sterile rocl
itself an appearance of richness and
of life.
-Psre Didon's life of Christ.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1920-12-25
THE BIRTHPLACE OF OUR LORD

Bethlehem, the birthplace of Christ,
was occupied by the British forces
operating in Palestine in December,
1917, and they have held it since.
Guards have been established at the
Church of the Nativity to safeguard
the sacred places. 80
, The Church of the Nativity. in Beth.
lehenl, was erected early in the fourth
century by st. Helena, mother Of EN-
peror. Constantine. It is built directly
over the grotto where Christ was born.
In erecting the basilica. the, natural
entrance was INSTRUCTED, while the
foundation of the structure was placed
on the same level with the surface OF
the grotto.
ST. Catharine's Church, directly ad.
joining the original Church of st
Helena, was erected in 1882 It is the
parish church of the Catholics of Beth.
lehem, who number about 5000, two.
thirds of the population. The church
is clean, well lighted and beautiful
AS in many other ventures in the Holy
Land. it was also in the building Of
this church that the liberality of the
late Austrian Emperor. Francis Joseph
was the most important factor. j
Like the Church of the Holy Sepnl
ehre in. Jerusalem. tho. Church Of thu
Nativity in Bethlehem, both built by
st. Helena, give dcplorable evidence Of