Amateur Cine World (April 1936)

Catholic F.S. Hon. Sec.: Miss J. O’Sullivan. London Office : 36, Gt. Smith Street, Westminster, S.W.1. Object of this society is to use the medium of the film to teach Catholic doctrine, supplementing the work of the Catholic Truth Society, with which it works in close co-operation. The C.F.S. comprises four units: production, projection, mime and cartoon and holds regular classes. Public film display is given at Millicent Fawcett Hall, Westminster, each month, when programme includes lecture by well-known authorities on subjects of interest to Catholics and to amateur cinematographers generally. At February display, Miss Marjorie Lockett, of G.-B. Instructional, lectured on New Developments in the Educational Film; the chairman, Rev. Ferdinand Valentine, O.P., lectured on ‘‘ The Sacrifice of the Mass’”’ in March. Projection unit takes out programmes of films at least twice weekly to clubs, schools, etc. The charge of two guineas includes all apparatus. Income thus obtained goes to the making of Catholic films, which are available for hiring through the C.T.S. Library, to which the Catholic F.S. contributed 12 films in 1935. There is always room for new members. Full particulars from hon. sec., also tickets, 1/-.each, for next public display of films at Millicent Fawcett Hall on April rst, at 8. Falcon Films Hon Sec.; DD. RR! “Watson,.57,~ lansdowne Road, Bournemouth. Two hour programme of films ranging from comedy to drama was given on February 2nd at 1174, oe Road, Boscombe East. Two CLUB REPORTS — (Continued from previous page) projectors, loaned by members (the society’s projectors being under repair) were used and musical accompaniment provided. Work on club production is being held up through lack of lady members. All interested should write at once to the hon. sec. Finchley A.C.S. Hon. Sec.: Miss T. Burrough, 64, Avondale Avenue, North Finchley, N.12. ‘Sprocket’? (H. Walden) gave exhibition of useful and ingenious gadgets on January 13th. Messrs. Keep and Binyon lectured on stop action cinematography on January 2oth, illustrating their remarks with remarkable array of apparatus and films. A programme of G.P.O. films was given on January 27th, films from Teeside C.C. on February 3rd. On February roth there was a lecture by G. H. Sewell on Dufaycolor. Messrs. Bromley and Freeman, of London A.F.C., gave a talk, with films, on cartoon work, on February 17th. Harrow Camera Club—Cine Section Cine Sec.: G. A. Ross, 64, Cecil Avenue, Wembley. An interesting lecture on home processing, supplemented with demonstrations, was given by Mr. P. W. Harris on February 11th. A demonstration of Kodachrome was given by Kodak Ltd., on March roth. All amateurs in the district will be welcomed, either as visitors or prospective members. with the ENSIGN Suitable for five types of sub-standard film 16mm. Silent Film. 16mm. Sound Film (D.1I.N. standards) l6mm. Sound Film (S.M.P.E. standard) 9.5 mm. Film 8 mm. Film Cutting and joining are carried out in one movement. Splicing Simplifiedam UNIVERSAL FILM SPLICER FOR matic dry scraper prevents the excessive scraping of the film base. The splicer is plugged into its oak base and is thus quickly transferable to the base of an Ensign Universal Editor. Complete with 1 oz. bottle of Ensign Film Cement Ensign Universal Film Cement | oz. bottle I / HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.I. ENSIGN Limited, The auto| £2 15 0 46 Harrow © Pinner C.S. Hon. Sec.: T. S. Lutas, 25, Westmorland Road, Harrow. Several new members were welcomed last month. Projection evenings of members’ films have been held and on February 24th there was a lecture (illustrated with lantern slides) on colour filters by Ilford Ltd., followed by a screening of a 16mm. film of the company’s processing station. A film made by Mr. Howe and two with synchronised S.O.D. running commentary by Mr. Jeffress were later projected. It is hoped to hold an exhibition in early April to which the public will be admitted. New members will be welcome. Heston: €.C. Hon. Sec.: H. Edwards, 84, Greencroft Road, Heston. Well attended annual general meeting on February 11th revealed very satisfactory financial position and progress well up to expectations. Officers were re-elected en bloc. Committee at once commenced work on a more ambitious programme for next 12 months; studio work was handed round and improvements in this direction are to be handled immediately. The club has purchased equipment for loan to members not having their own. Loan of gramophone record apparatus brings club’s ambition to make complete talkie appreciably nearer. Special projection night was held on March 8th, over 60 people, excluding members, attending. Programme of amateur films lasted about 33 hours. Landlord and benefactor, A. Hancock, has offered large loft as dark-room. This will accommodate 12 people: in comfort and i in about a month Soon you will ie or OW. READY HW SPRING? be outdoors enjoying the thrill of taking open-air movies. Consult GLASGOW RADIO who are splendidly equipped to advise you on all the niceties of outdoor cine practice. Call, write or ’phone us at BELL 831 GLASGOW RADIO LIMITED 1-5, HUTCHESON STREET, GLASGOW ) 272 ST. VINCENT STREET, GLASGOW