British Kinematography (1950)

r: BRITISH KINEMATOGRAPHY Vol. 17, NO. 5 fjewitiic I(2ctiiiet5 uniktrxs Major ota unimffk units irxc, Minor TJEWITTIC Cinema Rectifiers efficiently meet every requirement for the operation of projector arcs in cinemas, large or small ; bearing a name with a world-wide reputation amongst cinema technicians— modern as the minute, exceptionally simple to install and operate, amazingly economical, compact in design, styled to match the modern projection room. Backed by well over 40 years' experience in rectifier manufacture. Illustrated: UNITARC Major (up to 75 amps D.C.) with projection room remote control unit. UNITARC (25 to 65 amps D.C.) UNITARC Minor (up to 45 amps D.C.) for smaller halls. Econotrol DUPLEX. Operates two projector arcs from a single bulb. "PunUx Ask for Publication R.2I3 HACKBRIDGE AND HEWITTIC ELECTRIC CO. LTD. WILTOH-OR-THIMES, SURREY THE COUNCIL Summary of meeting held on Wednesday, October 4, 1950. Present : Mr. L. Knopp (Vice-President) in the Chair, and Messrs. F. G. Gunn, B. Honri, R. E. Pulman, S. A. Stevens and R. j. T. Brown (Rep. Papers Sub-Committee). In attendance: Miss J.Poynton(Secretary). Apologies for Absence. — Apologies for absence were received from the President and Messrs. W. M. Harcourt, H. S. Hind, T. W. Howard, N. Leevers, E. Oram and I. D. Wratten. Council Meetings. — The Vice-President extended a warm welcome to Mr. R. J. T. Brown, Chairman of the Papers Sub-Committee. The work of the Sub-Committee was of such vital importance that the Chairman had been requested to attend Council meetings to make his report and to discuss matters relevant to this side of the work. COMMITTEE REPORTS Theatre Division. — Matters concerning the papers for the last half of the session had been considered. A tribute was paid both to Mr. F. H. Sheridan-Shaw and Mr. R. E. Pulman for the work they had done in connection with the enrolment of new members and the collection of overdue subscriptions. — Report received and adopted. Sub-Standard Film Division. — The view had been expressed on a number of occasions that the present title of the Division was inappropriate because of the suggestion of inferiority. The recommendation was submitted for approval : " That the title of the Division be changed to 16-mm. Film Division, because of its being a more precise description of the work that is dor.c." The 16-mm. Investigation Technical SubCommittees had drafted a plan of operation and were commencing work. The 1950-51 Lecture Programme had been completed with the fixture arranged for January 10th, 1951 — " Service Test Films/' by Mr. M. V. Hoare. — Report received and noted. Film Production Division. — No meeting had taken place. The first paper of the session, "Practical Applications of Magnetic Recording — Tape and Film," had been successful and the meeting well attended. — Report received and adopted. Journal and Papers Committee. — It was hoped that the position regarding the delayed issues of the Journal would have been rectified by November. There had been continued on p. 174 PERSONAL ANNOUNCEMENT SALES ENGINEER required, age under 35, in good health, unmarried, as assistant to operating manager of cinema equipment in India. Applications should include full details of qualifications and should be addressed to Box No. 70, The British Kinematograph Society, 1 17 Piccadilly, London, W.l.