The Cine Technician (1938-1939)

T H E C I N E T ECHXICIA N 165 Jan. -Feb., 1939 And now, folks, an apology. The Committee would like to express their sincere regret to those who failed to enjoy themselves at the Dance held at the Paramount, due chiefly to the excessive overcrowding. Both the Committee and the Paramount management were unprepared and genuinely surprised at the large numbers of outsiders attending. A lesson has been learned and the Committee will do their utmost to make amends when the next I >ance is held. The Football Competition has met with a grand response, hut our Social Secretary tells me that there are hundreds of unsold tickets each week. Well, that won't do I The number of l.O.l'.'s have been increased and a fret' ticket given with every dozen as an extra incentive to sellers, so if you are only selling one or two, take a dozen to sell and profit by the tree gift. It might win. Besides, if every laboratory member (and friends) conies to the outing, we shall need some dough to ensure that the all-in cost is low. So put your hacks to the wall, stand shoulder to shoulder, keep jour powder dry, and let not a ticket go unsold. STOP PRESS : Watch out for the next issue for details concerning the outing, especially if you've never seen the sea. EMPLOYER'S TRIBUTE Colonel Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith, M.P., in a letter to the chairman of a meeting called to discuss the benefits of Trade Unionism, wrote: — "I believe that the work of Trade Unions in the field of industry has deserved . and should receive, the support of the workers and encouragement from employers. "I am convinced that an ever-increasing number of employers realise the value of Trade Unions as informed responsible bodies, and that if industrial matters are to be dealt with on the facts they are wise to deal with those who have a definite stake in the industry. "As far as the workeis are concerned it seems to me that there can he no doubt whatever but that the Trade Union Movement lias been of inestimable benefit to them. "1 would like to say this: in every walk of life there are people who are apt to accept any benefits which may be obtained for them without feeling under any obligation to contribute to those organisations which are working on their behalf. "That simply does not seem to me to be 'playing cricket.' GAMMA ' QUANTITY and QUALITY ' HAS ALWAYS BEEN OUR AIM! •LIBRARY* WE ARE ALWAYS ADDING FRESH MATERIAL TO OUR ALREADY ENORMOUS STOCK SHOT LIBRARY NO MATTER WHAT YOUR ENQUIRY. MAY BE GIVE US A RING AND LET US HELP YOU. C A M E R A H I R E DESPATCH EDITING BAYS HERE IS EVERYTHING EDITOR'S NEEDS FOR THE MODERN SOUND MOVIOLAS, SYNCHRONISERS AND ALL NECESSARY GEAR FOR EFFICIENT CUTTING. " EACH BAY A SEPARATE UNIT!" AND STORAGE LET US DO YOUR DESPATCH YOUR FILMS WILL RECEIVE EVERY CARE AND ATTENTION. WE PRIDE OURSELVES THAT EVERY FILM LEAVING OUR ESTABLISHMENT IS CAREFULLY RENOVATED AND CHECKED BY A COMPETENT STAFF. C A M E R A H I R E Telephones : Cerrard 7481, 6413 86-88, Wardour Street, London, W.l