While on their honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Camerafiend plan to take many pictures abroad, but the European war prevents their going, so at uncle's suggestion, they decide to spend their honeymoon in the parks of their own city, New York. With ...See moreWhile on their honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Camerafiend plan to take many pictures abroad, but the European war prevents their going, so at uncle's suggestion, they decide to spend their honeymoon in the parks of their own city, New York. With their cameras loaded "for bear," the two sally forth to first take in the sights in Central Park, Manhattan. After viewing the Maine Memorial Monument at the 59th Street entrance, they stroll through the Mall to Swan Lake, where they watch those beautiful birds floating about. Then comes a view of Bethesda Fountain, one of the largest of this class of structures, next the Grand Staircase, an imposing expanse of stonework and architectural beauty, then the famous Egyptian Obelisk. We are given a close view of the quaint hieroglyphics which were cut into the massive shaft by ancient Egyptian artisans thousands of years ago. From here the honeymooners visit the old Washington Blockhouse, a relic of the Revolutionary War, then on to the 50th Street Lake, with a view of the same spot in winter garb, showing thousands of skaters gliding over the ice. At the ball grounds, mischievous youngsters play a practical joke on the newlyweds, so they pile into a taxi and start for Brooklyn. At the entrance to Prospect Park, they view the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, the beautiful Vale of Cashmere, and the big lake where a miniature yacht race is in progress. They watch the tiny boats skim over the water, then hire a boat themselves and go for a row. All the way home both marvel at the excellent preservation of the natural beauties of the parks and tell uncle they really did not know there were such interesting local spots. Their pictures are shown, with a novel effect in their transformation from a still photograph to a moving picture. Written by
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