The Bioscope (Jan-Mar 1913)

lish fleet. Large vineyards exist in the neighbourhood, and a trade in cotton wool, biscuits and salt is carried on. Cagliari is situated in a bay, which provides an open. ing scene to this subject, mich also furnishes studies of fishing craft at work, and a series of studies of typical native women. (Released January 16th. Length 325 ft.) Building a Harbour.—One of the interesting scenes is that which shows the drenching by a special machine of the broken stones which are to be mixed with cement to form the surface of the breakwater. The use of tar as a binding agent also forms the subject of an interesting scene, but probably the most instructive of all is that which shows the crane which picks up the blocks of granite which form the base of the breakwater and carries them to the exact ey oo out for them. (Released January 19th. Length Lux. The Town of Grasse.—Grasse is a little town in the south-western corner of France, in the same province as Mentone and Nice. It contains many quaint spats, together with fine examples of modern architecture, and is renowned for the wonderful perfumes which are made at the factories from the flowers which are grown in the town. (Released January 18th. Length 320 ft.) The Matrimonial Fever.—Mr. Templeton finds life quiet in his country residence, and. despite the protests of his son’s tutor, he writes to his friend, Mrs. Roe, and invites her to visit him, and bring her nieces, who will be company for his son. Harry. The lady avails herself of this invitation, and she and two nieces are soon installed in Templeton’s country house. Harry Templeton’s tutor, a woman hater, decides to keep an eye upon the feminine intruders. but Cupid manages to make his presence felt in the household. His stinging darts go flying at random, and strike every heart, with the excep tion of that of the tutor, whose lot it is. when the lovers have decided to take the step. to fetch the parson and witness a large number of marriages. Old Templeton, as . wel] as his son Harry, is among the happy bridegrooms. (Released January 22nd. Tene 760 ft.) Bill’s Banquet.—Bill has developed the “ restful” habit, and meets indolent Willie. They partake of wine, and then part company, Bill taking with him a supply of provision caleulated to last him during his wanderings. Indolent Willie becomes possessed of information regarding the absence of the Joneses from their residence. and visits the house at midnight. and proceeds to lay the tablecloth and prepare for a meal. Bill also learns of the absence of the Joneses. and make his way into their residence. He prepares for a banquet. Having laid a knife and fork on the table, he exits through a door on the right. Enter Indolent Willie. through a dyor on the left, with bottles of wine. He is surprised to find a knife and fork on the table. He exits on the left. and Bill re-enters, but he also cannot trust himself. Thus the mystery grows deeper and deeper. At last, Indolent Willie hears a noise, and hides under the table. at an unexpected noise. comes face to face with his old pal, Willie. fears being set at rest. the two friends sit down to enjoy their banavet. (Released January 18th. Length 520 ft.) Bill enters, and also takes fright He dives under the table. and Spiffkins Eats Dynamite.—Spiffkins is fond of sweet. meats. One of his friends sends him a box of chocolates. but omits to mention his name. Spiffkins is delighted with this gift. but cannot think who it is that has remembered him. Having eaten a liberal quantity of the chocolates, he picks up the newspaper. and falls asleep. The next morning dawns. With a laugh, Spiffkins views the world from his window. He is happy. for it is his Google SUPPLEMENT TO THE Broscopg, TANUARY 16, 1913. ‘the type machine, that prints on the paper tape. All their ~ wedding morning. He reads the morning newspaper. Sud denly he drops his paper. His cheeks blanche as he reads ihat a maniac has circulated in the city several boxes of chocolate, and that each chocolate is ioaded with dynamite. Hastening round to the church, he tells the assembled wedding party his trouble, expecting to see himself explode at any moment. ‘This causes much sorrow among the bridal party, and Spiffking hails a passing taxicab, and hurries to a chemist in order tu put a stop to the explosive powers of the sweetmeats. Spiffkins undergoes many trials, and is once given up for dead by his bride and her friends. However, Npiffkins turns up a few hours later, saying that he need not have troubled himself, as the sweets were pertectly harmless. (Released January 25th. Lengh 475 ft.) Two Little Waifs.—Jacques Dubarrie is a good for nothing scamp, who leaves his wife and takes with him the two little babies. He finds that the children are an encumbrance, so leaves them in the forest, where their cries attract Mr. and Mrs. Morris. .The kindly couple decide to adopt the children. Years roll by, and the children prow up happily in the Morris household. One day one of them meets with an accident. and a nurse is sent for. That night a thief breaks into the house. Mr. Morris surprises him at work, but he turns upon him. A struggle follows, in which Mr. Morris is knocked senseless. The household is aroused, and nurse and burglar confront each other. They are husband and wife. The identity of the children is also discovered. They welcome their mother, and it is through their prayers that she is led to forgive her errin:: husband, (Released January 25th. Length 1,130 ft.) Scientific. Working a Telegraph Department.—We are first shown This complicated machine is a marvel of ingenuity, and the rapidity with which the messages are typed is astonishin:. They are then torn off the reel, and stuck on the forms to be dispatched. These then pass to the dispatching department. where they are sent through the pneumatic tubes to the various stations. We are also shown the receiving station. where the wires are delivered for trans mission to the departments of the post office. The final scene is of the automatic carrier, which collects and delivers the cables and telegrams. The numerous lines it has to travel over before reaching its destination are enough to bewilder anyone, and to see the way it threads its course. passing over points and round curves, without the aid of any hands, is wonderful. (Released January 23rd. Length 330 ft.) Natural History Park, Brioni.—The first scene is a group of Tora antelopes being fed by their keeper, and the youny ones trying to help themselves from a pan of food. ‘The next scene is the porcupine running about and feediny. Monkeys and baboons next claim our attention, and the care of the mother is weli shown as she guards her offspring against all comers. “Teddy Bears ” are seen sporting round their keeper, and being fed. The film conelvdes with a scene of a group of flamingoes slowly wendiny their way to the water and swimming out of the picture. (Released January 26th. Length 378 ft.) Essanay. An Indian’s Friendship.—Broncho is instrumental in saving Yellow Wolf, an Indian, from the wrath of Dan Runnion. a@ suriy cowpuncher, and Runnion sweats revenge. He sees a notice from the sheriff advising that cattle rustlers are at work, and for ranchmen to watch their steck. Finding one of Broncho’s shirts on the clothes line, Runnion places an incriminating note in the pocket. ard stcals away. Getting the ranchman, he returns to Broncho’s shack, and accuses him of being one