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CLASS 1 — Travel, Hunting, Manners and Customs
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1-b Crocodiles Pathe
A Florida crocodile farm, showing the manner of feeding and various habits of these large, thick-skinned, long-tailed aquatic reptiles. Good closeups.
2-b Niagara Falls, New York Pathe
Remarkable close-ups that give a conception of the immensity of the falls and portray the scenic beauty of this natural wonder.
3-b The Ganges Pathe
Benares, the holy city of the Hindus, is situated on the bank of the Ganges, which is deemed the holiest of rivers. The steep hills are crowded with houses and palaces, above which rise hundreds of temples. A number of pilgrims are seen bathing in the holy waters, believing as they do that by the drink and the bath they have washed away all sins. Many odd looking water craft are moored to the shore and depict the mode of living of the lower caste natives.
5-b Hunting the Giraffe Pathe
An African picture showing a giraffe hunt in which hunters and many natives participate.
6-b Venice Pathe
A trip through Venice in a gondola. The route lies under the Bridge of Sighs across which prisoners were once led to hear their sentences and along the Grand Canal, where one views many fine residences, the Rialto Bridge, and the Palace of the Doges. The beautiful church of St. Mark with its broad plaza and numerous tame pigeons being fed by pedestrians, concludes an artistic scenic subject.
10-b Bear Hunt Pathe
The polar bear is no coward and the experienced hunter does not seek a close encounter. Several animals are seen on the ice and the hunters armed with high-powered rifles, locate and kill their quarry. After a sharp struggle they are despatched and towed to the vessel.
References : Wild Beasts. — Proctor.
Bruin or the Grand Bear Hunt. — Reid.
11-b Walrus Hunting Pathe
A realistic scene in the Arctic regions. A boat load of sailors row towards the walrus grounds and scan the ice for their quarry. The hunter armed with a rifle is seen seated in the bow of the boat and soon sights and kills his first walrus. After several have been killed they are dragged into the water and towed to the vessel.
12-b Japanese Wedding Pathe
The impressive ceremonies connected with a Japanese wedding are faithfully portrayed. A single cup is repeatedly filled with tea and, with much pomp and courtesy, is presented to the bride and groom and then to the relatives in turn. After all have partaken of the beverage the father removes the head covering of his daughter and the ceremony is concluded.