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��A Catholic Identification Book for Mortally Wounded Soldiers

��Races in Motion Pictures Employ a "Ben Hur" Revolving Platform

��THE illustration shows a neatly en- 'T"^HE great chariot race in the produe cased Catholic booklet which is con- JL

��sidered especially valuable to all Catholic soldiers. If wounded and in danger of death, the last rites of his Church are an inexpressible comfort to the Cath- olic soldier. This booklet contains prayers which may be said by a com- rade in the Faith, if no priest is within call of the brother in need. A crucifix and a scapular medal, which when blessed, bring the indulg- ence to those in the shadow of death, are ajlso fastened into the case.

The outer page of the booklet gives the owner's name and address, together with the request to call a priest if the owner is helpless and in danger of passing away. In time of serious accident or other emergency, a booklet of this kind is con- sidered invaluable to all Catholics.

���The encased booklet contains prayers for the dying, to be said by a lay Catholic in the absence of a priest

��tion of "Ben Hur" on the legitimate stage is lending its thrills to the motion pictures now- adays. The revolving plat- form which made the great scene possible is now being used to give realism to photo-plays in which automobile races or horse and chariot races play an important part. A drum is carried on the platform. On this drum, scenery is painted to represent the different changes of landscape through which the racers pass. An idea of the size of the drum may be gained by com- paring it with the trolley car which is

��passing along the street behind the drum. The camera-man stands on a permanent platform nearby, which is so placed that he can take a side, front or rear view of the races without shifting his camera or wasting valuable time.

���The huge platform is revolved by a powerful motor. The scenes representing the changing landscape are painted on the drum around which the thrilling races take place

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