Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-10

1.-The American Colony occupies a
group OF buildings outside the walls
and is a mo9t delightful place :,
operates on the community basis,
each member being jointly interested
ana eacn contributing his quota in
capital or labor. 1t was established
many years ago by a Chicago gentle
man, whose widow still survives at
an advanced age. His intention was
to found and conduct an institution
that would inculcate American Ideals
and methods into Palestine. A great
work has been accomplished by the
colony, which among other labors,
provides an orphanage for thirty-fOur
girls financial support OF whom to the
extent of one hundred and thirty-five
dollars annually for each is contri-
buted by the Christian Herald OF New
York The colony processes no par
ticular creed but is distinct influ-
ence for good in the community and
its head, Mr. Vester, and his talented
wife have the respect and confidence
OF the better element in Jerusal m.
We were entertained by them at one
of the finest meals we have ever eaten
and which was perfectly served. An
blessing by the servers in an adjOin-
ing room. The home life of the col
ony is delightful and we esteemed it
a great privilege to be welcomed
there.
1T is always difficult to obtain in
advance On a such trip as this accu-
rate information regarding conditions
in the countries and communities to
L +Al 4o1-
food with us into Palestine as the
meals were UNBEATABLE and rugs 20
sleep under as the bedding was in
sufficient for comfort. This advice
was wholly unWarranted and unnec-
e3saIy There are a number of COM
70 table hotels and hOspices in the
Holy City We were assigned to the
More Dame de France, an immense
hosp4ce conducted by Franciscan
Monks where good meals and accept
able sleeping quarters were furnish
ed The nights are cold but ample
bed coverings were supplied The
building possesses a commanding po-
sit.On outside the walls in near prOXi-
nifty to the famous Jaffa gate and not
very far from the Damascus gate. The
new city outside the walls is quite
modern in architecture and presents
a fine appearance.
COT the modern churches two are
especially notable for their excellent
appearance INTELLECTUALLY Both OF
them were built by Or under the di
rection Of the German Kaiser, one
protestant edifice near the Church Of
the Holy Sepulchre and the other
Roman Cauollc on MOuut ZION on
the spot where Joseph and Mary are
presumed to have lived The Kaiser
visited Jerusalem about twenty years
ago and to enable him to ride into the
ancient city in a carriage a breach
was made in the wall near Jatfa gate
and that now constitutes the main en-
trance to the inner city. Prior to
that time all gates were locked at
certain hour Of the evening. IN
honor Of the KaiGer's visit the Sultan
presented him with the slot Of ground
referred to which he dedicated to the
use CT the Roman Catholic church
which undertook the erection Of the
Cathedral with the assistance Of the
donor Of the land.
When General Allenby in 1917 was
ready to move upon Jerusalem he as
sumed that he would have to shell the
city in order to capture it. Not wish
ing to do so without definite orders
he cabled Lloyd George, the British
Premier for instructions. The latter
wired use your own judgment" Al
lenby then called to the King who re-
piled Make the matter a subject OF
prayer" which the commander OF the
British forces and his aids did, after
which they marched up the hill TO the
City Of David meeting the Turkish
garrison marching out carrying the
white flag of surrender. Thus the
city with its great store house Of art
and history was saved for this ana
future generations to see and enjoy.
A. W G.
Jerusalem, March 5. 1929.