World Friendship Project Scrapbook

[colorized photo of a man sitting in field with rock wall in background]

(c) National Geographic Society Autochrome Lumiere by Maynard Owen Williams

MARY AND JOSEPH MISSED THE BOY JESUS NEAR THIS SPOT

Ten miles north of Jerusalem, on a high transverse ridge from which the suburbs of the Holy city can be seen, are two villages : the Mohammedan El-Bireh and the Christian Ramallah. In olden days, because of the abundance of water at this spot on the highroad, this was a favorite stopping place for caravans bound for Samaria, Galilee, and Damascus. Fourteenth-century pilgrims decided that this was the spot where the 12-year-old Jesus was missed by Mary and Joseph. It is now only 20 minutes by automobile form the walls of the Holy City. Luke calls it a day’s journey, but the best part of the first day is often taken up with preparations.

The River Jordan.

The Stone we have from the Jordan was secured by Mrs. John M. Geer on a trip to Palestine and is supposed to have been from the spot where Jesus was baptized. The painting of the Baptism is in accordance with the ideas of the Greek Church.

[photograph of large group along a river]

Photograph by Dr. H.D. Girdwood, (c) Realistic Travels

RUSSIAN PRIESTS BLESSING THE RIVER JORDAN

Each year thousands of pilgrims from Russia journey to Jerusalem for the religious ceremonies. Each tried to carry back with him a bottle of water from the Jordan, a bit of palm leaf, or a flaming candle form the Holy Fire ceremony at Jerusalem.

Ur of the Chaldees

We find Ur of the Chaldees mentioned in Genesis 11:31. Recent excavations have unearthed the old city. The stone we have from Ur was given to use by Dr. Ruth J. Frank who secured it upon her return from medical service in India.

[photograph of archeological dig site]

THE GREAT DEATH PIT IN THE CEMETERY AT UR

The large shaft grave in the foreground contained 74 human victims, 68 of them women (see text, page 123) The ancient surface lay about 20 feet above the floor level, which has here been reached. Also in the foreground is one of the trial pits, at the bottom of which the Great Flood deposit was discovered.

[photograph of historic ruins]

Photograph by Wide World

The Ziggurat (the lofty pyramidal structure) of Ur of the Chaldees, dedicated to the Moon God, which dates back 3,000 years before Christ, and the excavation which are being carried on by the British Museum and the University of Pennsylvania, as seen from an airplane.

Flowers from Bethlehem, Palestine.

We are indebted to Mr. W. Freeland Kendrick, ex-Mayor of Philadelphia, for the pressed flowers from Bethlehem. These flowers add another sacred touch to our building. Mr. Kendrick also gave us the piece of wood from Independence Hall.

[Black and white photography of a stone paved street lined with stone buildings, along it many people walk and carry items.] ©American Colony Photographers

A STREET IN BETHLEHEM

More attractive than the high headdresses of the women ([text crossed out]) are the brightly colored orange turbans of the men.

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DR. JOHN ROYAL MOORE CHIEF SURGEON

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GRACE BRATTON ACTING SUPERINTENDENT

SHRINERS' HOSPITALS FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN PHILADELPHIA, PA.

[Column 1, left side] LOCAL BOARD OF GOVERNORS W. FREELAND KENDRICK, CHAIRMAN CHARLES H. GRAKELOW, VICE-CHAIRMAN CHARLES L. MARTIN, TREASURER ROBERT R. BRINGHURST, SECRETARY HARRY DOLFINGER WILLIAM ABRAHAMS WALTER SCHOLES E.J. LAFFERTY WALTER F. FANCOURT, POTENTATE

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[Column 2, right side] BOARD OF TRUSTEES SAM P. COCHRAN, CHAIRMAN W. FREELAND KENDRICK, VICE-CHAIRMAN JAMES R. WATT, SECRETARY JAMES C. BURGER, TREASURER FORREST ADAIR JOHN D. MCGILVRAY ARTHUR W. CHAPMAN WILLIAM HOFMANN ESTEN A. FLETCHER, IMP. POTENTATE THOMAS J. HOUSTON, DEP'Y IMP. POTENTATE EARL C. MILLS, IMP CHIEF RABBAN JOHN N. SEBRELL, IMP. ASS'T RABBAN

ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD AND PENNYPACK PARK July 17, 1931.

Mr. John N. Holmes C/o Y.M.C.A., Greenville, S.C.

Dear Noble John:

In accordance with my promise, I enclose herewith Christmas card from the Holy Land, with little flowers gathered around Bethlehem.

I hope you arrived home safely. I enjoyed the Convention at Cleveland very much, and with kindest wishes, believe me

Very sincerely yours,

[In large script] W. Freeland Kendrick Encl. D W. Freeland Kendrick.

[photograph of a man drawing a bucket up from a stone well with a stone wall and building in the background] ©American Colony Photographers

THE PSALMIST'S WELL, IN BETHLEHEM

"And David longed, and said, Oh taht one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!" (See II Samuel xxiii : 14-17).