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DRAMATIC.
vision of the birth of Christ in the manger at Bethlehem. This is very beautifully reproduced. .„«_«-«
It is bitterly cold, and the snow is lightly filtering a sheet of white over the prostrate form as a man and woman about to go away observe the lad and his possessions scattered over the ground. Tenderly they gather him up and carry him into the warm house, where he soon revives and tells his story. He is cared for and given every comfort of the home.
The lad has grown and has been away from his home several years, when the love for his home and mother become so strong
that he finally concludes to return. He imparts his wishes to His foster parents, and although they have learned to love the lad they cheerfully consent to his departure. The time for departure has come. We see the man break the savings bank of clay to give its contents to the lad and clad in a heavy suit and cap he takes his accordion and, after an affectionate farewell, he starts out on his journey to home and mother.
Finally reaching his destination we see him stop at the gate and, taking his accordion, he plays, but scarcely has he started when a woman comes forth in haste, and after a quick survey tlte two are in each other's embrace.
A very pathetic story, well rendered.
Price, $52.08.
G.D.3071. MESSAGE FROM THE SEA.
Approximate Leng'th, 434 feet.
This subject relates the thrilling experience of a sailor shipwrecked and afloat on a raft on the ocean.
The first scene is that of a beach with a wide expanse of rolling ocean. Next we see an exterior view of the home of Harry Mainstay, and coming from it is Harry, clad in sailor's garb, his wife and daughter, who accompany him to the ship, and father and mother, who are following the party and waving adieus. Arriving at the gang plank Harry takes affectionate leave from his wife and daughter, and the boat is soon under way.
Out on the ocean a heavy storm is raging, and the ship is wrecked on the shoals. A raft of planks is the only means of rescue.
We now see the raft out on the ocean, tossed to and fro, flying on a pole a remnant of a flag as a signal of distress. There is a box in the center of the raft, but the provisions are exhausted, and the bottle of fresh water is about to be finished. It contains only a swallow; one of the number is in a faint on the raft and the other is crazed by the want of food and by fright. Harry is almost beside himself, but he wishes to help the one almost dead
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