Cinema News and Property Gazette (1912)

February 1912. THE CINEMA. '27 MR. Hand has now reopened the Central Palace. North Shields. Mr. John Walmsley, J.P., recently opened a Picture Theatre, sealing over 800 people, at Featherstone. Mr W. Garnell is manager of the Silverhill Cinema, the latest picture theatre to be opened in Hastings. We are sorry to hear that Mr. Landmann, of the Nordisk Films Co., is kept away in Germany through illness. Mr. Frank Macnaughton has opened the Southampton Coliseum The hall will seat 1,000 persons. Mr Barkers splendid 'Durbar'' film was exhibited before the King and Queen in India. Mr. Arthur Spicer is the manager of the YVinton Hall, Bournemouth Picture Theatre which was recently opened. The Edinburgh Coliseum Picture Theatre, West Fountainbridge, was formally opened by Sir Robert Cranston recently. The building will seat 1.550 persons. Mr. Henry de Sola, manager of Shepherd's Bush Cinematograph Theatre, has been presented bv the staff with a handsome silvermounted umbrella. Mr. J. Hickling lias left the Grand Central Theatres, Ltd.. to managetheKingsland Imperial Theatre Company's Hall at Dalston. Councillor Cheetham, of Rhyl, is nothing if not enterprising. He publishes an eight-page weekly magazine, telling the story of the films shown at his picture theatre. It is distributed free. Mr H. A. Spoor, of the Kssanay Film Manufacturing Co., is expected to arrive in London about February 3rd, after a combined pleasure and business trip to America. Mr and Mrs. Joseph Boam, of the Ealing Cinematograph Theatre, have been presented with a handsome silver clock and brass inkstand by the staff of the Theatre. The Exmouth Public Hall staff have presented the Manager. Mr. Horace Mitchell, with a case of pipes and a tobacco pouch as a birthday present. Mr. Charles Wright, at his picture show in the Shoreditch Public Baths, recently entertained 3,000 Hoxton children, giving them a capital tea first. Mr. Arthur Andrews was recently presented with a handsome Mask by the staff of the Victoria Hall, Southsea, whilst Mr. Levey, of the Shaftesbury Hall, presented Mr. Andrews with a pair of Satsuma vases. On resigning the position oi Manager of the Paragon Theatre, Calton, Glasgow . Mr. Harry Bruce was the recipient of a silvermounted dressing case and Mrs. Bruce a silver-mounted hand bag, containing a purse of money, from the staff. Mr. E. C. Reed, chief publicity writer to the Westinghotise Companies Publishing Department, has been appointed sales manager to Messrs. Miles Sykes & Sons, of Calder Works, Sowerby Bridge The Mayor of Hackney, in opening the Kingsland Imperial Picture Palace recently, testified to the power of the cinematograph as an educational medium, as well as a means of entertainment. The Kingsland Picture Palace has accommodation for 1,000 people. The Camera Man's Chances IN FEBRUARY. The Royal Return. -The return of the King and Queen from India and their reception on landing by the civic authorities of Portsmouth will be one of the most important topical events of the month and will complete the marvellously effective cinematograph chronicle of the Royal journey. There should also be chances of obtaining some good pictures in London unless the death of the Duke of Fife should necessitate an alteration of programme. -»« Following closely upon the Royal arrival, will be the important ceremonial Thanksgiving Service in St. Paul's Cathedral, where a notable gathering of Church and State dignitaries will be present. Orangemen and Trouble. The Lister meeting ought to prove capable of good films, but the assignment will be a somewhat perilous one if all that is threatened actually takes place. Besides topical and transient interest the films will later on be capable of possible political application. The Opening of Parliament — Again wehaveaKoyal Pageant. The opening of Parliament by the King and the ever-present chance of disturbance by Suffragists, lor it is rumoured that the occasion is g"ing to be made a pretext for more 'protests,' and as the violence of these demonstrations is considerably on the increase, some very amusing struggles between the forces of the law and peccant temales may be recorded. The Riviera and the South of France. Nice and Cannes are this month given over to the spirit of Carnival and battles of flowers, besides which a number of important sporting events of International interest are scheduled. There is a Tir au Pigeon which usually attracts many well-known English sportsmen, and later on the International Polo Cup at Cannes. The Dog-lovers Films. -February is phenomenal tor the important events in the canine world. The first is Cruft's Dog Show at Islington, and when one considers the enormous number of canine enthusiasts in the North of England, one can be certain of a good reception for views of this notable event. The Waterloo Chip is the second event, and is sure to arouse much enthusiasm in sporting circles, besides having an ever-present interest for the public. Tossing the Pancake. — On Shrove Tuesday we have several old ceremoives of which probably the distribution of Maundy Monev and the mediaeval survival of Tossing the Pancake at Westminster School, are the most important. The Pancake Greese as it is called is one of the oldest public school customs in England, and takes place under the patronage of the Dean of Westminser, who has to reward the victor in the struggle, with a guinea. ^# Duke of Fife s Funeral. -The Funeral ceremonies of the late Duke of Fife will doubtless provide films of unusual, though mournful, interest; and it is probable that the arrival of the remains on board a British warship and the Memorial Service in the Royal Chapel will give opportunities for securing a film that might run concurrently with those showing the illfated liner Delhi, whose stranding was the first incident of the tragic voyage. MEETING OF THE EXHIBITORS' ASSOCIATION. A meeting was called by Mr. F. Ogden Smith, at the Holborn Restaurant last week, with the object of forming a Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association. Mr. Barker was elecled chairman and the meeting opened with a brief discussion of the aims of the proposed Association. The point particularly discussed was whether the Association should be limited to showmen, or should include film hirers and manufacturers. Mr. Forsyth, who is figuring prominently in the non-flam prosecution, suggested thai the}' needed a defence league of their own, run entirely in the interests of showmen. Eventually it was put to the vote that an Association of Exhibitors should be formed and a committee appointed to consider the advisability of admitting other branches oi the trade. A pr ivisional committee, consisting of Messrs. L. Schlentheim, \. J. Oale, E. M. Barker. R. T. Jupp. P. M. Beck, Colin Bishop and Mr. Mason, was formed, the subscription settled at f\ is. per hall, and Mr. J. E. Muddle was elected secretary, pro tern.