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BRITISH KINEMATOGRAPHV
Vol. 19, No. 1
Cantlay, in his report, announced that the following had been elected : —
Vice-President: Mr. Baynham Honri.
Hon. Secretary: Mr. R. J. T. Brown.
The members of the Council: Messrs. I. D. Wratten, R. E. Pulman and Dr. F. S. Hawkins.
A vote of thanks to the Scrutineers was proposed by the President and carried unanimously.
Appointment of Auditor
It was proposed by Mr. S. A. Stevens, seconded by Mr. D. F. Cantlay, and carried unanimously, that Messrs. Finnie, Ross, Welch & Company be appointed auditors for a further year.
President's Address
The President paid tribute to Mr. R. Howard Cricks, who had in the past been willing to serve the Society to the best of his ability as Editor of the Journal. The President wished him every success for the future and hoped that his health might improve from year to year.
In reviewing the present position regarding Television, the President stated that a decision had been taken at the last meeting of the Council to form a Group in conjunction with the Television Society which would operate for a preliminary period of one year. At the end of the year the
position would be reviewed and other steps be taken if necessary.
A course of lectures would be organised by the Standing Committee appointed to administer the Group.
Vote of Thanks
The President proposed a vote of thanks to the Gaumont-British Picture Corporation and Mr. J. S. Abbott, Hon. M.B.K.S., and his staff for the use of their theatres ; to Ealing Studios, Ltd., and Mr. Baynham Honri for the use of their theatre ; to the Colonial Film Unit and Mr. H. Davidson for the use of their theatre ; to Kay's (West End) Laboratories, Ltd., and Mr. M. V. Hoare for the use of the West End theatre. Also included in the vote of thanks were the Patron Members, Journal Advertisers, and all members who had served on Committees, and the Trade Press for their reports of meetings. The resolution was carried unanimously.
Indian Visitor
The President drew attention to the fact that the Society's Indian representative, Mr. Y. A. Fazalbhoy, was attending the meeting. The President took the opportunity of welcoming Mr. Fazalbhoy on behalf of the Society.
NEWLY ELECTED HON. SECRETARY AND MEMBER OF COUNCIL
Mr. R. J. T. Brown was elected Hon. Secretary and Dr. F. S. Hawkins a member of the Council in 1951. A Photographic Technician of Ilford, Ltd., Cine Sales Department, he has rendered valuable service to the Society as Chairman of both the Papers and the Library Committees. Further reference to Dr. Hawkins, upon whom the Fellowship has been conferred, appears on page 7.
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FILMS
The Scientific Film Association has published a 41-page index of films suitable for training in industry. The films cover a very wide field, and are classified under the U.D.C. system.
R. J. T. BROWN