Motion pictures for instruction (1926)

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LIST OF EDUCATIONAL FILMS 283 Queen of the Waves — 2 reels — G. E. Tells the story of American navigation from the time the primitive inhabitants paddled on logs or constructed crude rafts — a bark canoe — Christopher Columbus and the Santa Maria — Henry Hudson and the Half Moon — the treadmill-driven ferry and Robert Fulton's steam-driven Clermont — launching of the Queen of the Waves, the latest and greatest battleship. Wards of a Nation (Indians) — N. C. R. The Indians as wards of the United States — looking after their spiritual, as well as mental and physical welfare. This film gives a good idea of what our government is doing to make them desirable citizens. Nature Study — Zoology Alligator Hunt, An — N. (7. R. The haunts of the alligator in the Everglades, west from Palm Beach — the finding of a nest of alligator eggs — a thrilling fight with and capture of a large alligator. Aristocracy — (Birds) — 4 reels — N. C. R. Many species of the feathered tribe — parent birds and young. Great patience and care were exercised to obtain these intimate and natural studies. Bird City, A — Dominion Parks Branch ; Department of the Interior, Canada. A novel bird film taken at the bird sanctuary near Moose Jaw, Sask. The gull, heron, tern, and many other birds are shown in their everyday life, nesting, mating, swimming, and flying. Circus Day— N. C. B. An interesting depiction of circus life — unloading of the circus — pitching of tents — the parade and clowns. Cincinnati Zoo — 3 reels — N. C. R. An exceedingly interesting and educational film on animals — shows a great many of the more unusual animals and their habits. God's Handiwork — N. C. R. Visitors leaving a mountain inn on horses — beautiful views of moun