The Cine Technician (1935-1937)

Dec, 1936-jan., 1937 The Journal of the Association of Cine'Technicians 121 Twenty-Five Years with One Company Hearty congratulations to Mr. Frank A. Bassill, A.C.T. member, who celebrated his twenty-fifth anniversary with Pathe Gazette on November 1 1th. He joined the Warwick Trading Company in 1908, was with I^arker Motion Pliotography for a short time, and joined Pathe's in 1911. Has visited most countries in Europe. Official kinematographer to British armies in France and was wounded whilst taking pictures. Visited Egypt during war and secured "The Watch on the Nile," which became a famous picture. Attached to Royal Party in Duke of Connaught's tour of India. Started at the bottom, served in all departments of the trade — projection, dark-room, studio and topical, knows the newsreel business from A to Z. Covered all major stories as senior cameraman to Pathe Gazette. Presented with a silver plate by his colleagues to commemorate his quarter of a century's service. The friendly relations between the press and the screen was shown in the telegram which Mr. Bassill received from The British Press Photographers' Association, sending him, on behalf of his many Fleet Street friends, "Hearty Congratulations on your Jubilee AND Best Wishes for your future Health AND Happiness." Glebelands "Glebelands" satisfies a great need of the film industry. It is used as a permanent residence for members of the trade, who are no longer able to undertake active employment, and is a convalescent home for members of the trade of all ages, recovering from sickness, operations, etc., or requiring a restful change for anj reason. The benefits of "Glebelands," situated at Wokingham, Berks, are available to any individual who is earning his or her livelihood in any section of the Cinematograph Industry, whether it be theatre, office, factory or studio. A member of our Association was one of the first technicians to take up residence. A.C.T. has given a donation of five guineas and it is hoped that members will also find themselves able to help this good cause. The London address is 52 Shaftesbury Avenue, W.l. We have received glowing reports from our member and are pleased to hear that "Glebelands" is as free from restrictions as possible, that there are already installed comfortable recreation rooms, billiard room, library, lounge and a fully-equipped Talkie-Projection outfit, whilst the "local" is just sufficient distance away to work up an appetite. Miss Winnie Pearson Members will be glad to learn that Miss Winnie Pearson (daughter of George Pearson, the well-known director), Mr. Elvin's secretary at head office, is in harness again after three months' absence through illness. We are very glad to see her back again fit and well. Sound Recording —c'()/;//;na'(/ fyom previous page. of the P. tS: O. Company and also four ships belonging to the Orient Steam Navigation Company. Each installation includes double projector equipment, non-synchronous unit and very comprehensive operating box and screen accessories. These contracts have been placed following extended experiments in projecting pictures at sea in all weathers. Maritime Servicing Agreements have also been signed whereby routine and servicing inspections can be given to the installations at any major port of call throughout the world. This is an important feature, as many of these ships are away from this country for long inter\'als during cruising seasons, and other ships of the P. & O. line have been installed with Western Electric and two of Orient Steam Navigation Company. Large numbers of passengers will be entertained ne.xt year, when our Colonial friends cross the water for the Coronation ceremonies and passengers leave the Homeland for the Delhi Durbar.