Manila and the Philippines.

Shop at AGUINALDO'S, Manila's Bon Marche

MALACARANG PALACE. - The residence of the American
Governor-General. On calle Aviles with its gardens bordering on
the north bank of the Pasig River, it was originally the suburban
home of the Spanish Governors-General, but in 1863 it became their
permanent residence when the Government House in the Walled
City was destroyed by earthquake. Malacanang is a Tagalog word
meaning Royal residence, since the Spanish governors were the direct
representatives of their King. Its reception halls are spacious and
some of the rarest examples of native art adorn the walls. Among
the paintings is Juan Luna's graphic portraiture of the treaty of
Legaspi with the native chief Lakandola: The Blood Pact. In recent
years a modern building for the use of the executive offices has
been erected near the Governor's Palace. Under Governor-General,
Hon. Dwight F. Davis, a new wing was added to the Palace proper.
This removes what has been in the past a most embarrasing situation, as the Governor-General found he had, as a residence, a palace
well equipped with reception rooms, but with no bedroom space for
distinguished visitors. This new wing not only remedies this defect,
but adds greatly to the appearance of the building.
HOSPICIO DE SAN JOSE.-Situated on a small circular island in the Pasig River with an approach from the Ayala Bridge.
Most of the members of this convent are foundlings brought up by
the Sisters of Charity. In the great thick surrounding wall is a
turning wheel for the receipt of abandoned children. To apprise
the nun on duty that another babe is seeking admittance, a bell
is rung, the wheel revolves, the child is placed within a cushioned
basket and another turn takes it safely within the walls of the convent. These children are educated and taught occupations, principally that of embroidery, to enable them to become self-supporting
when they go forth into the world. In addition to the educational
department is a section for the aged and feeble-minded. This convent has been in its present location since its establishment in 1810.
CEMETERIES. —At the extreme northern boundary of the city
are the Manila's burial grounds. La Loma is perhaps the largest and
in it rest the bodies of many nationalities. Here are both the modern
and the old forms of burial, the surrounding wall with its sealed
niches an excellent example of the latter. La Loma Church, which
bore the brunt of many conflicts, is still frequently used for services. To the left on the western slope is the Chinese Cemetery. In
the center on higher lands is the Cementerio del Norte, a modern
public garden burial ground for Americans and Europeans.
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