The Bioscope (Feb-Mar 1914)

1148 THE E1oscope, MARCH 12, Igi4g. | SCOTTISH NOTES. (By OuR OWN REPRESENTATIVE. ) Now that the Exhibition has closed its doors, renters, exhibitors, and newspaper correspondents are able once more to resume their daily avocations; and what does a resumption of these duties reveal ? To the renter it has revealed a renewed demand for all that is newest; to the exhibitor, that his public who had the good fortune to visit the projection theatres in the exhibition, turn out. in greater expectancy; and, lastly, to the newspaper correspondent, it reveals the fact that the cinematograph industry in all its branches has received a decided fillip during the fortnight which the exhibition ran its very successful course. I have seen exclusive and other films which were features at the Trade shows being shown at several theatres, and increase] audiences have invariably been the result. The Coalbourn (Lanarkshire) Picture House, which has. bcen closed for some time, was reopened or Saturdav week last, after extensive alterations. The manager is Mr. S. Wilson, and the new equipment includes an “ Argyle’’ projector, supplied by the B.B. Company, Glasgow, and a generator set by Messrs. Malcolm and Adair, Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. The seating capacity of the Picture House is 450, and performances are once nightly, except on Friday and Saturday, when two shows are given. The programme is changed three times weekly. It’s a far cry to Stornoway, but I must mention that the principal town in the Hebrides now possesses its own cinema, which was opened last week by Mr. Nicholls, who already runs the Vimograph Theatres at Shotts and Clydebank. Mr. Nicholls has installed a Pathé projector in his hall, which is of the portable type, and has a seating capacity of 600. ——— The Picture House, Glasgow, made a decided hit last week with the “British Army’’ films, and invited the officers and men of the Camerons from Mayhill Barracks to attend. The regiment, headed by their brass and fife bands, marched to the Picture House to witness the production, and the band rendered excellent selections during the performances. On the way to the Picture House, the regiment was filmed, and the picture was shown in addition to the Army film the following day. During the week, which was recognised as “ Recruiting week” in Glasgow, many of the Territorial battalions attended. Continuing my tour of the halls in the environs of Glasgow, I first of all visited “ Leester,’’ the local place name for Paisley—famed for its poets ‘and weavers. Could these said poets see the palatial —I must use that word !—halls now provided for the entertainment of the Paisley people, they would tune their lvres anew, and instead of singing the praises of Gleniffer’s braes, would weave rhapsodies on the delightful programmes which are now entertaining and instructing the town’s inhabitants. The first hall I visited was the Paisley Picture Theatre, and here I found Mr. Frederick Carter Linay in charge of as perfectly equipped and prettily decorated hall as I have yet visited. Mr. Linay, who has only recently taken up duties in Paisley, is a practical electrician. having previously held the position of manager to the J.C.L. Electrical Engineering Company, of Rochester, and gained his cinemato Digitized by Google ‘best. graph experience in managerial positions at Southendon-Sea, and at the Alexandra Picture Theatre, Leeds, which latter hall he vacated in favour of Paisley. Business at the Picture Theatre is on the Mr. F. C. Linay. up-grade, the exceptionally good programme securing universal favour. The hall has recently been redecorated, and is a model of refined artistry from pay-box to front seat, the colour combinations being particularly pleasing. The furnishings are in corresponding good taste, and the harmonious effect of the whole stamps the Picture Theatre as one of the : The programme included “Moths,” “A Cigarette. Maker’s Romance,’’ and “The Rose of San Juan.’ The Picture Theatre ought to do well, and with programmes as above, shown on a new Perlantino screen by Indomitable projectors, there is no doubt but that it will. At the Western Picture House, business was brisk, and the programme included “The Woman Who Dared’”’ and “ The Cowardly Weapon.” Mr. A. Brodie is in charge here, and the hall, which seats 650, is the latest addition to the Paisley theatres. Next on the list was the St. George’s Hall, where Mr. Arthur Vivian reigns supreme, and caters for large audiences nightly. The St. George’s was at one time a church, and seats 850 in its spacious nave and galleries. “The Collar Stud’? (an exhibition favourite), “The Glorious Scar,’ and “A Shroud of Snow "’ were stars among a good selection. Excellent pictures are obtained, and the music supplied by the Cinecordeon is always in harmony with the subject shown. The St. George’s has its regular patrons, and the programme is changed once a week. The O.K. Picture Hall, in the eastern part of the town, is successfully managed by Mr. Jim Clarke Original from , NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY