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CLASS 2 — Industries, Forestry, Agriculture 27
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156-a Forestry in Australia Pathe
The felling of the trees, loading for transportation to the mill where the sawing and finishing processes take place.
References: Physical Geography of Australia. — Tompson. Short History of Australasia. — Jose.
157 Silk Culture in Cambodia Pathe
Development of moth from the previous year's cocoon. The interesting manner in which the eggs are examined for disease and the development of the egg into a small white worm. Twenty-three days after the hatching takes place the cocoon is spun, then it is ready for the spinners. This educational subject is most interestingly treated.
References : The Culture of the Mulberry Silk Worm. — H. A. Kelly.
Textile Fibers : Their Physical, Microscopical and Chemical Properties.— J. M. Mathews.
173 Manufacture of Sevres Porcelain Pathe
The various processes from the molding of the clay to the finishing and polishing. Also samples of the finished product in the form of dishes and statues.
References : Porcelain. — William Dillon.
History and Description of French Porcelain. — E. S. Auscher. Porcelain of All Countries. — R. L. Hobson.
184 Manufacture of Cheese in Holland Pathe
A most instructive and interesting reel dealing with one of the important resources of Holland, the making of cheese. The processes from curdling of the milk with rennet to loading the cheeses for transportation are well pictured. An interesting scene of the City of Alkmar, the largest cheese market in the world. Many other features in the life of the Hollander are taught by this reel.
References : History of the People of the Netherlands. — P. J. Block. International Encyclopedia, Vol. 1 (Alkmar).
194-a The Earth Nut Season at Pondicherry Pathe
The bagging of the peanuts at Pondicherry, a city in FrenchIndia, and the transporting to sea-going vessels for distribution in foreign ports. Reference: Souvenirs De Pondicherry. — Quennefer.
221 Borneo Pottery Pathe
The foot-propelled potter's wheel in action. Natives making jars and dishes. The filling of the oven for the baking process. The picture concludes with an artist and his finished work, "The Goddess of the Seven Heads."
References: Pottery and Porcelain. — Marryat.
History of Ceramic Art. — Jacquemart.
Everyday Life Among the Head Hunters. — DeCator
264 Salt Industry in Sicily Pathe
An industrial subject both instructive and interesting. The processes include the conducting of sea water to reservoirs and separating from the