We put the world before you by means of the Bioscope and Urban films (Nov 1903)

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44 which the train negotiates by passing throngh numerous snow-sheds, over bridges, through tunnels. &e. The railroad forms a complete loojior circle at this (mint, and by a gradual ascent, passes over itself at the higher altitude. A complete circular panorama is thus obtained, which tor grandeur, is dilHcult to equal. Length 250 feet. 1100 WITH THE IMPERIAL LIMITED THROUGH THE KICKING HORSE CANYON This is jjcrhajis the most varied Section of the " Kicking Horse ( anyon ' Series, the scenery, however, bearing of a more, rugged character than in tbe preceding films. Hi idges, curves and tunnels are more numerous. The canyon at tbis point rapidly deepens, until beyond PallUer] tbe mountain sides become vertical, rising straight up thousands of feet, in a bronze wall crested by a long line of nameless peaks, and within an easy stone's throw from wall to wall. Down tbis vast chasm go tbe railway and the river together, the former crossing from side to side to ledges cut out of the solid rock, and twisting and turning in every direction, and every minute or two plunging through projecting angles of rock which seem to close the way. With the towering cliffs almost shutting out tbe sunlight, and tin roar of the river an 1 the train increased a hundredfold by tbe echoing wall-, the pas-age ot this terrible gorge will never bo forgotten. Length 325 feet Nos. 1098=9=1100. Total length 725 feet, supplied in one continuous length if desired. 1101 THE "EMPRESS OF CHINA" LEAVING VAN COUVER FOR THE FAR EAST. The Pride of the Pacific Fleet of the Canadian Pacific Railway is seen approaching the camera at full speed, the progress of this liner being followed by means of our rotary tripod, thus giving a splendid view of the steamship ploughing through the waters until it passes out of the picture. Excellent quality. Length 50 feet. 1102 ... HAULING IN SALMON NETS AT VANCOUVER. A lively scene among the fishing fleet on the Fraser River during the salmon season, showing hundreds of salmon struggling in the nets as these are drawn to the surface and finally emptied of their contents. Full of animation. Length 75 feet. 1103 ... THE NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN AT "PEACE" DANCE. An unique subject, depicting a tribe of North American Indians, in full native costume, perfonning a picturesque " Peace Dance." Excellent photographic quality, and of an active nature. Length 100 feet.