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First the train works down to the Reversing Station. Tunnels oecur at various intervals to break the gorgeous picture. Below can be seen patches of cultivation typical of India. As far as the eye can see there is an endless sweep of ridge on ridge. A train steaming in the distance and passing by adds to the effect of the picture. Length 250 feet
1010 ... THE FROLIC OF THE WATER CARRIERS OF
CALCUTTA DURING THE PASSING OF A WEDDING PROCESSION
The " Bhisti," or water carrier, is familiar in all the cities and villages in India. The operator persuaded a group of these men in Bombay to turn the contents of their water skins upon one another, and also upon a man who evidently enjoyed the fun. Length 100 feet.
1011 ... CLUB EXERCISES OF THE 15th SIKHS
These club exercises by one of the finest native regiments in India were repeated after the assault at arms at the Durbar, for the special benefit of the Bioscope operator. They greatly delighted the thousands of people who witnessed them in the Durbar Amphitheatre.
Length 125 feet.
1012 REVIEW AND FIRING MANOEUVRES OF THE
15th SIKHS UNDER .COMMAND OF LIEUT.-COL. G. F. ROWCROFT, D.S.O.
This full dress review of a native regiment, which European officers are always proud to command, was specially granted to the Bioscope operator on the day before the regiment left Delhi. Length 75 feet.
Our Bioscopist among the Egyptians
1013 ... THE GAME OF FOOTBALL AS PLAYED IN BURMAH
The ball used by the Burmese youths for football is a light wicker one. Great dexterity and skill are shown in catching the ball on the heel, the foot, the knee, and illustrations of these displays of skill will be seen in the film. Length 60 feet.