Exhibitors Herald World (Oct-Dec 1930)

November 22, 1930 Exhibitors Herald-World 49 operate with the projectionist in a matter of this kind. One is very much in error in supposing that that blank strip of screen at the side does not detract very much from the beauty of the picture, and anything that does that, affects the box office unfavorably. Brother Townsend is right — there is still plenty of room in almost every field of human endeavor, but it is a mighty hard time to "bust" into anything right now. The Rochester union doubtless has men out of work, and those men live in Rochester. The union naturally feels that it has a right to the jobs in Rochester, • and it has, provided the men be thoroughly capable men who respect their profession, study their business and try to get the best possible results on the screen and in the horns. If the union has men who are not in that class — well, that is another story. I hope, however, that it has no such members in its organization. VARIOUS THINGS JOSEPH PLAZA writes from Oceanport, N. J., as follows: "Dear Mr. Richardson : Many thanks for the sample of Grandeur film you sent me. Some day, Brother Richardson, I hope to be a great big man like yourself. I am studying hard to that end. I have the Bluebook, which certainly is worth far more than the price I paid for it. And now for a few questions: "My picture seems to have a great deal of flicker. I use Simplex projectors, with D. C. at the arc. Use a twowing, shutter which I made myself from cardboard. Current is taken through a mercury arc rectifier. I am using 22 amperes at the arc, which latter is perfectly steady. What can I do to eliminate the flicker? "Secondly, suppose you were going to change a reflector arc lamp which employed a condenser to a straight reflector arc lamp — that is to say, you were going to eliminate the condenser. How would you determine the right kind of reflector to use? "Thirdly, what kind of cement do they use on the double-bearing intermittent to keep the oil from leaking out? What would you do if the oil leaked out of the glass oil sides?" (In the first place, Brother Plaza, you gave me quite a laugh when you said you wanted to be a "great big man like me." If you mean physically, all right! I'm six feet tall and weigh 230 — about. Otherwise, I'm not particularly "big." I only claim to be one of those chaps who has tried through many years to do the best he could. Quite a number seem to think my work has considerable merit. Maybe it has, but I wish it might have been a whole lot better.) One of the finest possible things in any man's life is the desire to advance in knowledge and in excellence of performance. If he has no such desire, then he certainly will never get very far, ItOTECTION MOM HOLD-HI'S 'is WELL AS ItllKGIiARS THE York Round Door Chest is not only thoroughly burglar proof. When desired, it may also be provided with an ingenious additional protection against the activities of bandits and hold-up men — the "Hold-up Partition". As a surplus of money is accumulated over the average amount for making change, it is slipped into the interior through the slot shown in the illustration. The operation of the inner door, however, is in the hands of an executive or trusted employe who collects the money at suitable intervals. The "Hold-up Partition" thus offers a disconcerting obstruction to bandits who attempt raids during business hours. Illustrated folder describing the York Round Door Chest in detail will be sent gladly on request. Write for it today. The York Chest, when installed, is anchored in a solid concrete block, giving complete protection against fire. It cannot be removed from the building or attacked at any point except the heavy, thiefproof door. The saving in burglary insurance alone will pay for the York Chest in a reasonable length of time. Sa™S YORK SAFE & LOCK CO York, Pennsylvania « PERFECT AIR CONDITIONING *tf*± :^^'S Lt**v :M* Pure, washed air — no dust — no chilly drafts — no noise. A nationwide success. Write for complete details. Kooler-Aire Engineering Corp. 1915 Paramount Bldg. New York, N. Y. Approved by Fire Officials FLAMEPROOF 2*1 00 W H FILM CEMENT] ITJUST WONT BURN HEWES-GOTHAM CO. 520 West 47th St., New York W Z w ft X w K o