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44 CLASS 3 — Popular Science, Natural History
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REEL NO. TITLE PRODUCER
792 The Ephemera Pathe
An interesting study of this delicate insect ; development of the eggs into larvae ; magnified larvae ; growth into nymph ; divesting of the skin and wings which complete its metamorphosis, only to die with the end of the day. A tasty morsel for fish-bait.
816 Insect Eating Plants Pathe
Two types of the Sarracenta, natives of Canada, the insides of whose leaves are covered with a sticky down which catches insects ; the Sun Dew, a type which grows in marshy places and secretes a sticky fluid to capture its victims ; the Butterwort, a native of North America whose glands secrete a viscid fluid which paralyzes the insects and a digestive juice which assimilates the soft parts, leaving only the wings, etc., undigested.
A-28 Sea Elephants
An expedition to the South Pacific Islands to capture these valuable furbearing animals. The difficulties encountered in landing them, their viciousness, habits, etc.
A-29 The Egret Pathe
The "Snowy Egret" or "White Heron" is a species of bird well-known for its beautiful plumage, which is the "aigrette" of the milliner.
The reel shows how the mercenary hunters despoil the female of its valuable feathers, regardless of the injury to the young bird. Excellent humane study. A-260-a Duelling with a Swordfish Bray Paramount
The method of capturing swordfish, showing several catches made by harpooning.
A-260-b Landing a ManEating Shark Bray Paramount
The method of bait-casting; landing this monster of the sea.
A-278-a Preparing the School-Boy
Athlete Bray Paramount
The training of the typical "Prep" school trackman ; limbering-up exercises, sprints, the "get-away," and cross-country running are shown, followed by dinner and an after-dinner sing.
A-290-a The Peaceful Dove in War Bray Paramount
Few people realize the value of well trained carrier-pigeons in war time. Pigeons travel at mile-a-minule speed ; can fly three hundred miles a day, and it is impossible to shoot them when in flight.
This film shows an advance army scout sending information back to headquarters by means of these bird messengers.
A-294-a Salvaging The Submarine Prey Bray Paramount
A new device for raising vessels sunk by submarines consists of gangs of