In the opening railway panorama the train leaves Jaffa and passes along deep, rocky embankments to the valley of the river Jordan, which flows peacefully at the base of stupendous cliffs. Here Western habits dress and customs are left behind, and the rest of the series deals with the mysterious East as it has been from time immemorial.

Jerusalem, Damascus. Baalbec; the caravans the processions, the street scenes, the call of the Muezzin; the market in the oasis and the marvelous camel scenes are all typically Eastern, and beautiful in their picturesque setting of mosque and temple, caravanserai and mart, palm-shaded oasis and sun-scorched desert.

Train leaving Jaffa for Jerusalem. Glaring sunlight and stony desolation for part of the way, until

the valley of the Jordan is reached. Here a grand railway panorama gives beautiful views of the river as it flows along its rocky bed at the foot of the cliffs.

Panorama of the Village of Beisan.

Jerusalem. Quaint pictures of Eastern life, with market and street scenes.

Bethlehem. Women at the well.

Temple of St. Sepulchre, Jerusalem. Procession of Greek priests and devout worshipers leaving the temple.

Beautiful ruins of Ba'albec. Camels with attendants passing in the foreground.

Damascus from the heights. Panorama of the city. A typical Eastern scene of mosque, cupola, minaret and flat-roofed dwellings. Gigantic pillars supporting lofty erections, in a niche of which is seen -

A Muezzin, calling the Faithful to evening prayer. In contrast to the usual pictures, the present one is taken at close quarters, and the very movements of the Muezzin's lips may be seen as he utters his call.

An Eastern harem. A most unusual picture, and one very difficult to procure. The women and children of the family are seen on the flat roof of their dwelling.

Grand procession of the caravan conveying the Holy Carpet to Mecca. An immense concourse of people, with women and children, congregated on the housetops. Bands and symbols slowly make their way through the crowds, and these are followed by

The procession of candles. Monster specimens are first seen, each borne by one man. Then follow others, of such size and weight that six or eight men are necessary to each candle, which is carried horizontally. These large candles are lit on their arrival at the sacred city of Mecca, and last for the whole year.

The Holy Carpet is the great feature of this remarkable procession. It is carried on the back of a camel, and its appearance is that of an animated tent of gorgeous fabric.

Street scene in Damascus; the poorer quarter. Bazaars, markets, water carriers, Arabs, Greeks, and Turks in infinite variety.

Farmers bringing corn to market; curious means of transport.

Kourde shepherd driving his flock of sheep to slaughter. A striking picture.

Market in the oasis. Congregation of merchants, travelers, Arabs and Turks with their camels and asses. These form a superb picture in the groves of giant palms.

Bedouins selling their camels, an animated scene. The camels are being shown to advantage by their attendants, while the merchants examine their points.

Camels feeding. A grand finale to this sublime portrayal of Eastern life. Innumerable camels of the carrier and racing types enjoy their evening meal, or waltz about apparently unattended and satisfied.

Source: The Moving Picture World, June 8, 1907