The Moving Picture World (May 1907)

184 THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD. of more effectual laws for the protection of birds was dis- cussed, with the expressed determination that next Win- ter the Legislature shall enact more stringent legislation. Pointed reference was also made to the cruelty of hunt- ers who, in the interest of milliners, will steal up under a nest where the egret is feeding her young, shoot the bird and leave the little birds to starve, all that the ladies may wear the beautiful plumes which are plucked from this bird. Said Mr. F.: "Ladies! you do not need these plumes; you are beautiful enough without them." Men- tion was made of various sections and countries where, by the protection of wardens, the birds are being saved in their breeding haunts. At the close of the lecture Dr. French inquired about the English sparrows. Mr. Forbush said it was a great mistake to have brought them here, but they are here and we must make the best of the situation. He knew of no way to exterminate them excepting by poison, and he was not prepared to advise that remedy; he said they do much good in the way of clearing off pestiferous in- sects, but not as much good as other birds would do if they were here instead of the sparrows. * * * Ollie and Ernest Alexander, of Carthage, Mo., who are conducting a "Dreamland" show at Webb City, had the misfortune to lose by fire one of the long films which they use. The film caught from a lighted match which had been lit for a moment to see how to adjust something about the machine. The match happened to be held too close, it flashed up and was all afire in a moment. Fortunately no'damage was done aside from the loss of the film. [This puts one in mind of the man who tries to find a gas leak with a candle. Same result.— Ed.] ;•* Correspondence. Editor The Moving Picture World: Dear Sir—Permit me to extend to you my high appre- ciation of your very valuable journal, The Moving Pic- ture World. I find it clear, instructive and "newsy," and am of the opinion that there is no one interested in animated photography in all its different phases, or stereopticon work, but that could be materially benefited by its regular visitation. I have not been an operator for a number of years, but when I entered the business I had no little experience in electric lighting, which benefited me much. I guess my work has been satisfactory to the company that employs me, from the fact that I have been called upon to install two enterprises they have since es- tablished. If I am a good operator, and I am conceited enough to think I am, I can attribute some of my success to your paper. Yours very truly, Otis Brattain. Urban-Eclipse Films Rogie Falls and Salmon Fishing (Des- criptive) 325 feet Beating the Landlord (Comedy) .167 «■■ Gaumont Films Sing of the Times (Comedy) Dog and the Tramp (Pathetic) Buying a Ladder (Comedy) Salome (Historical) 567 feet 287 " 604 « 534 " Additional prints of the following older subjects have been received: Urban-Eclipse ■ First Dinner at His Father-in-Law's . 320 feet Catastrophe in the Alps . . . 434 "' Master's Coffee Service . «•• .294 " T. P, Films—Paris : Governess Wanted . . . .-517 feet Cream Eating Contest . . . Ill " Non commissioned Officer's Honor . . 800 " Interesting Reading . . ." . .184 ,r | Clever Detective . . . . 700 " ■ The following films were the. new subjects of last week: Gaumont Films The Village Celebration . Child's Cunning . Cup and Ball . . . Hundred Dollar Bill ,. . Nurse Taking Walk . Two Cents Worth of Cheese Janitor's Tea Party 473 feet 666 " 370 «•. 800 " 285 «« 2S4 £9 400 " 52 STATE ST 662 SIXTH AVE. CHICAGO* NEW YORK