Reel and Slide (Jan-Sep 1919)

10 REEL and SLIDE Ottawa, 111., Library Shows Films for the Juveniles MOVIES for children at the Ottawa, 111., library will be shown, beginning immediately, on Saturday afternoons at 1:30 o'clock. There will also be a story teller each Saturday afternoon to entertain the children who have to wait for the second and third shows. Boy Scouts will usher. Last year the conduct of the children at these programs was exceptionally good. The following films have been ordered from the Atlas Film Company. The films for the rest of the year will be ordered from another exchange and will probably contain some fairy tales, which are favorites with the children: November 16: "Joan of Arc" — A splendid historical feature showing the exciting life and tragic death of the Maid of Orleans. "Rip Van Winkle"— A beautiful picturization of the famous old story, with Rip and his faithful dog, the merry villagers, the strange little men of the mountains, Rip's twenty-year nap, and his subsequent return, all tattered and torn, to his loved ones. November 23: "A Day With the Belgian Army"— Shows King Albert's gallant men marching, resting, playing and fighting. "A Day With the U. S. Fleet." "Last Rites of the Maine"— An impressive picture of the Maine and its burial at sea. "Battle of Trafalgar"— A vivid story of Admiral Nelson's last battle, which is full of thrilling scenes. November 30: "Adventures of Ulysses" — The famous Greek legend. "It's a Bear"— Frolics of a faked bear. December 7: "Fall of Troy" — The well-known Grecian story. "Runaways" — An amusing story of a little boy who couldn't go fishing and a little girl who couldn't have jam. Thinking themselves terribly abused, they pack up and run away. But after many terrible adventures they are glad to come home. December 21: "Night Before Christmas"— Little Mr. Mischief follows Santa Claus home. "Didn't Believe in Santa Claus" —A rich little hoy has Santa Claus pay a little girl a visit. "A Waif of the Mountains"— A charming story of a little waif. "The Parson's Horse Race" — A real story with real fun in it. December 28: "Lady of the Lake" — The visualized story of Sir Walter Scott's beautiful poem. January 4: "King Rene's Daughter" — A brilliant production, including many beautiful scenes with a fascinating story. "Pony Express Rider" — A western story of a cowboy's experiences and thrilling riding. January 11: "Snowball and His Pal"— A beautiful white horse saves his master from the Indians, then brings the United States soldiers and saves the entire family. "A Study in Animals"— Artistically colored pictures of animals, large and small. "Quarantined"— A father's frantic efforts to break quarantine forms the theme of this story. There are many humorous scenes. The actors are all small children. January 18: "Sunny California." War of the Elements — Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods. "Hoboes' Invention" — Percy and Reggy, two weary Willies, invent a sausage machine and sell it to the village butcher. Their ruse is discovered, but the sorrow all falls on poor Percy. January 25: "Life of Lincoln" — A fine story of the life of the great emancipator. "Greedy George" — A clever illustration of what happens to greedy boys. Lyman Howe of Travelog Fame Claims to Be First Motion Picture Exhibitor Lyman H. Howe lays claim to the distinction of being America's first motion picture exhibitor. Mr. Howe first became interested in motion pictures when Thomas A. Edison's primitive kinetoscope was exhibited _ at the Chicago Exposition. In 1894 he took his first travel festival on tour. At that time even the crudest form of motion picture theater had not yet appeared. Since Mr. Howe blazed the way for the motion picture screen, theaters have appeared by the thousands, until to-day over 15,000 film houses are scattered about the country. Mr. Howe's newest program embraces a quaint tour of old Mexico; "Up in the Air with the Marines," remarkable aviation pictures; a perilous canoe trip through the South American jungles to Kaieteur Falls, five times as high as Niagara; an animated reproduction of the famous Red Cross poster, "Greatest Mother in the World ;" natural color scenes of peaceful Southern France ; a film fantasy entitled "Scenic Distortions," in which one's curiosity is aroused as to how the grotesque effects were accomplished; and a trip into the Rockies, showing the capture of ferocious wild animals with a simple and unassuming little lasso. An animated comic cartoon balances the new program. New York Federation Discusses Moving Pictures as They Concern Juveniles A BRIEF discussion of the moving picture situation, particularly as it concerns the child, took place at the Tuesday afternoon session of the Twenty-fourth Annual Convention of the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs, held at the Hotel Astor, New York City, November 11 to 14. The discussion followed the reading of a report by Mrs. Charles M. Dickinson, recording secretary, of a survey of motion picture houses throughout the state, made by a committee formed in February, 1917, for that purpose. Evidences were not lacking that the women of the state are realizing the responsibility which rests largely on them of aiding the survival of the fittest in picture production by directing their efforts toward the financial assistance which alone makes it possible for the exhibitor to run his theater on programs of desirable pictures. It was made clear to the large audience in the Grand Ballroom of the Astor that the great necessity in the movement for better films is encouragement rather than condemnation— the patronage of the best rather than isolated condemnation of the worst. Miss Mary Wood, chairman of the Department of Legislation of the General Federation, made the most encouraging and emphatic statement in favor of the motion picture. She drew attention to the unlimited usefulness of the motion picture, to the aid it had given in preserving the morale of our troops abroad, and closed with the declaration that it is the greatest factor we have for the spread of propaganda and patriotism. A resolution to fight the poster evil was introduced by Anna Maxwell Jones, and carried. It was stated during this discussion that frequently it had been discovered that the picture was all right when the poster advertising it was all wrong. The educational matinee was voted a success in some sections and not in others. In some instances it was noted that the pictures were not wisely chosen; and it was suggested that differences in children made more difficult the task of choosing programs which would interest all. Dayton, Ohio, Plans Series of Films Dayton, Ohio, is planning to preserve the history of the city in films as the result of a movement just started. This grew out of the recent celebration of the false news of the signing of the armistice. As soon as the celebration started Mark W. Gates, managing director of the Dayton theater, arranged with the Pyramid Film Company, a local organization, to make pictures of the parade and they were exhibited the same evening at the Dayton. The matter is now before the executive committee of the Greater Dayton Association, and if it is acted upon favorably various big news events and matters of civic interest will be recorded. The Stafford Ink Company's moving pictures take the audience through the packing department.