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- The waters of the tropical countries of the world just teem with peculiar fish life, the most unusual of which are shown in this picture. Finny creatures from the Amazon River, South America, the streams of India, and the waters of the West Indies are shown in close foreground, thus portraying vividly all their characteristics.
- These times while we are talking of oral hygiene, tooth brush drills, and dentifrices, we think not at all about the people of foreign climes who also have teeth to care for and how they are able to do it. In Calcutta a street merchant dispenses of Indian "tooth paste" to the passerby. This concoction consists of pepper, tobacco leaves, cocoa and lime. Other interesting fellows are also shown, notably the cobbler, the glass workers, cotton pickers and grain dealers, all out on the sidewalks trying to earn an honest dollar.
- We never think of the Mascarene Islands in connection with sugar cane, yet much of it is grown there. The name is applied to the Bourbon, Mauritius and Rodriguez Islands just east of Madagascar. They were discovered by the Portuguese navigator Mascarenhas in 1545. One wonders at the primitive methods employed by the growers, yet the plentiful supply of native labor at ridiculously low wages, is reason enough. Some machinery is necessary, such as the vacuum pan, the centrifugal baskets and crushers but where it can be dispensed with, there is no danger of the machine replacing man.
- This picture gives many remarkable views of the "stone trees" of Arizona. In Navajo County there are almost two thousand acres covered with these remnants of a prehistoric woodland. We see the actual grain and fiber of the wood preserved in the stone, rivaling onyx and marble for its delicacy and color. Many other interesting bits are shown making a pleasant short subject.
- This is an interesting release showing mountain climbers mounting the sides of the famous mountain. This rugged peak tosses its snowcapped summit 15,781 feet into the heavens, the highest peak in the Alps, and affords unlimited thrills for the hardy tourist who is venturesome enough to attempt to reach its summit. In this picture, we follow the start of a party of climbers from the village of Chamonix, which is just to the north of the peak. The slow progress made causes the men to stop over at a small hotel on the slopes for the night. They start again in the morning and as they mount higher and higher, rare views of the small villages nestling in the valleys below are unfolded to their gaze. The photographer of the party had his camera aimed in such a way that it was possible for him to get a thrilling and most unusual view of an avalanche, which is highly interesting. Finally, the men, after many narrow escapes and harrowing experiences, such as crossing a human bridge, reach the summit and shake hands at the success of their dangerous trip.
- Of all the beautiful spots in Oregon the region along the Des Chutes Rives is probably the most beautiful in point of natural splendor. This river, which flows through the Des Chutes Canyon, a rift which reaches a depth of 2,500 feet, breaks into a roaring rapids, called the White Horse Rapids, where it is tossed about until it is churned into foam. Great engineering feats were accomplished along its banks. In building the Trunk Railroad, the engineers were confronted with some master problems, but conquered them.
- A spider-monkey for a pet. This sounds rather strange to our northern ideas, but in South America this little simian is a great favorite. On this film we see the animal in its native haunts.
- The educational subject shows the action of athletes many times slower than in actual life and pictures the muscles brought into play in several of the most popular athletic competitions: running, jumping, and throwing the weights. The pictures were taken with the Pathe extra fast camera at the rate of one hundred pictures a second, and the resulting slowness of action enables one to follow easily every move made by the men. The action of running, jumping and throwing the weights is shown in actual speed and then with the over-speed camera, bringing on the screen in close foreground every move made in these sports.
- The city of Pekin, capital of China, contains many relics of the Hidden Empire. The most prominent of these, probably, is the Tien-Tan, the "Altar of Heaven," which was built by the emperors of China during the Ming Dynastry, in the 14th century. This is conceded to be the finest and most original example of Chinese architecture in existence. It was once the scene of many imposing rites and ceremonies, but is now silent and grass-grown, with the shepherd and his flocks as the only tenants. Many other scenes in this most peculiar city of the Orient are shown.
- The educational picture shows many of our most common birds at mealtime. These little fellows were photographed under great difficulty and make a highly interesting subject for an educational. Fortunately, the food which the Warbler enjoys most is made of plant lice, cocoons, and insect eggs, for thus he is of great service to the propagation of our forests. Seeds make up the entree for the Bullfinch, this fellow munching them as a toothless old man would eat his meals. Then, the Sparrow is shown eating parasites which are destructive to crops. The Tomtits are also pictured at their daily meal, but sometimes it is more elaborate than the seed and insect diet on which they usually thrive.
- In a craze for modern dances we've been so flooded with numerous exponents of new steps that we almost forget that a look at what some people of the other countries are doing in this particular art and recreation might be productive of more good. Pathe has released "Quaint Dances of Japan" in which a series of Japanese dances are shown. We see the "Geisha" girls perform ancient symbolic dances. The scarf dance, the umbrella dance, the wedding dance, the "Hana Nomaki" and the "Nippon Ranzai" dances are some of the names by which they are known. The "Hana Nomaki" is danced in honor of the springtime and the cherry blossoms which fill Japan with beauty and fragrance every spring. The "Nippon Ranzai" is the most spirited of the dances and its performance always arouses the loyal subjects of the Mikado to enthusiastic demonstrations.
- Besides Niagara Falls, New York State has other natural wonders that the careful tourist does not fail to see. One in particular is worth every moment of the time spent in viewing it. This is Au Sable Chasm several miles from Port-Kent-on-Lake Champlain. The length of the canon from Rainbow Falls at the entrance to the "Sentinel" where the passengers take the boat through the Grand Flume, is something over a mile. The walls rise perpendicularly over a hundred feet on either side. Stone galleries and bridges make the trip a safe one.
- The area of Holland's colonial possessions is several times that of the mother country. Richest of these colonies is Java, an island in the Indian Ocean, famous for over three centuries for its coffee and spices. The natives are Malays, who live in bamboo huts and a majority live a most primitive life. Buitenzorg is a city in the mountain district. The world famous botanical gardens located here were laid out in 1818, and contain examples of all the wonderful vegetation of Java. All construction work requiring any skill is supervised by Dutch engineers. Many other scenes are shown in an excellent Pathe scenic called "Glimpses of Java."
- This most fertile part of Spain holds a double interest for the audience. In this picture are shown the unusually primitive habits and customs of the natives, and some of the most beautiful and famous buildings in the world.
- This picture shows the growth, hundreds of times faster than nature, of many of our most popular plants. We see the hyacinth burst into bloom in a few seconds, picturing action that really requires months to take place. We are shown other favorite flowers growing and breaking into bloom. These pictures were taken after the most exacting patience over a long period of time.
- If there be one city in the world whose site combines in absolute perfection, beauty, and utility, it is beyond a doubt Constantinople, well named the Sultan's Paradise. Just as the Bosphorus divides two continents, so does the Golden Horn separate Constantinople into two great sections, the Turkish (Stamboul) and the European (Galata and Pera). The general view of this capital of the Sultan is one of the most remarkable and beautiful that this world can offer. One looks upon a marvelous perspective of picturesque houses, marble mosques and palaces, besides numerous graceful minarets which cut their outlines into the clear sky, like columns of polished ivory.
- In the beginning of the winter months the ponds are run dry, only a small channel in the middle being left. The fish are then gathered into this. When the sluice is opened the water of the pond runs out and carries with it over 1.000 pounds of fish. Any fish which may have resisted the current are pushed in by means of a net. When all the fish have been placed in the preserves they are taken out with nets as required, the rest allowed to feed and grow fat for the "ultimate consumer." A large net haul, and a closeup view of two fine specimens of carp are also shown.
- Do you know how to tell a bad egg from a fresh one? Can you tell whether an egg is cooked? Probably not, but in this picture are shown ways of learning these interesting things, and at the same time how to make many attractive experiments.
- Catching fish with cormorants has been practiced by the Chinese from time immemorial. Before setting forth for a day's fishing, the fishers indulge in their favorite tipple, tea. To prevent the cormorants from swallowing the fish which they catch, a ring of silk thread is fastened about their necks. This operation meets with little resistance from the birds. With the well-trained birds' perched nonchalantly on the edge of the dory the fishers start "for the "grounds." On their arrival the cormorants are forcibly given to understand by a rough though effectual method, that their activities must now commence. How efficient the cormorants are as fishers is here shown. The apparent enthusiasm of the birds and the manner in which they are drawn into the boat and relieved of their catch is startling.
- Those of us who were fortunate enough to enjoy a ramble through the woods at some time or other may have seen a bright green little reptile scurry across our path. This spot of color usually marked with several white stripes across the back is the green lizard. This picture shows the most interesting points in connection with this well known but little studied reptile. It shows that it is insectivorous, is easily trained, and is valuable to farmers, etc.
- The town of the famous grotto has always held great interest for all, no matter what their religion. Here are shown scenes of the Eucharistic Congress held at the little French town last year, and the various exercises held in conjunction with the event. Cardinal Farley is shown with the American tourists who made the trip.