The Film Renter and Moving Picture News (Apr-Jun 1922)

10 THE FILM RENTER & MOVING PICTURE NEWS. EXHIBITORS DISCUSS QUESTION April 29, 1922. OF DISTRICT COUNCILS, But Decide to do Nothing in the Matter at the Moment— C.E.A. General Council's Full Agenda. HE usual meeting of the General Council was held at Broadmead House, Panton Street, W., last week, Ald. E. Trounson, J.P., in the chair. At the previous meeting of the Council it was agreed to recommend Mr. A. J. Gale as treasurer to the Kinema Tax Abolition Committee. Mr. Gale reported that he regretted he could not undertake the work of that office, although he would continue a member of that Committee. Mr. F. R. Goodwin said he had approached Mr. Thomas Thompson, the treasurer of the Association, who was unable to undertake the duties of that office, and the appointment was therefore still cpen. Mr. F. I. Adame said he would like to ask Mr. Goodwin to continue as treasurer. The Chairman said they all wanted Mr. Goodwin to continue, and he was going to ask Mr. Goodwin to continue. Mr. Goodwin said he would serve if he felt it really was the wish of the Council. There was a unanimous ery of ‘tAye.”’ The Chairman, addressing Mr. Goodwin, said they were all agreed (cries of ‘' Settled“), and Mr. Goodwin was unanimously recommended to the Kinema Tax Abolition Committee for reelection as treasurer. Appreciation of Mr. Matt Raymond. Mr. F. W. P. Peall suggested that the members should arrange a social function to express their esteem for the work done by Mr. Matt Raymond, and said that they could very well arrange such a gathering among themselves. Mr. A. E. Newbould, M.P., Elected to Council. Mr. W. N. Blake reported that the Southern Midlands Branch had honoured themselves by electing Mr. A. E. Newbould, M.P., as their second delegate, and he warned anyone who in future referred to Mr. Newbould as a member of ‘the London gang ” that legal proceedings would be taken against him, (Laughter.) On the motion of Mr. W. N. Blake, seconded by Coun. G. F. McDonald, Mr. A. E. Newbould was elected a member of the Council amid acclamation, Admission of Accredited Representatives to Trade Shows. The Council passed the fcllowing resolution. “Resolved that the Council deprecates very strongly any steps taken by any renter or renters to prevent an exhibitor or his agent from attending any trade show or from making any marking or cornment on such trade show, and that the matter be referred to the Joint Standing Committee to arrange a mecting with a committee of the Renters’ Society to go further into the matter.”’ Kinema Tax Abolition Committee. Captain J. W. Barber gave a report of the work done by the committee, and in view of the position of negotiations his report was agreed to be treated as of a private character. Non-fulfilment of Bookings. Mr. A. FE. Shields brought before the Council a complaint with respect to a certain renting company, and complained that Google certain bookings were not fulfilled on account of their copies being ruined. The Council reterred consideration of the matter to Mr. Norman Hart. Daylight Saving. Mr. F. E. Adams moved a resolution of whieh he had given notice of motion, ** That a committee be appointed to consider the subject of Daylight Saving.” He thought they should form a committee to mect other bodies who were opposed to the Daylight Saving measure, and he thought such a committee would be able to piace itself in touch with a body like the Farmers’ Union in order to see whether they could effectively voice their protest. Mr. Ritson Bemnell seconded the resolution, which was carried, and the Parliamentary Committee was agreed to as the body to approach the Farmers’ Union. Expenses of Delegates. On behalf of the London and Home Counties Branch, Mr. E. W. P. Peall moved a resolution of which notice of motion had been given, ‘That this branch is strongly opposea to the continuation of the present system of payment of delegates’ expenses, and urges that each branch pays the delegates’ expenses as heretofore.” Wr. A. J. Gale seconded the resolution, which he could thoroughly endorse, being treasurer of the London Branch. The charges to the London Branch were very serious indeed. If meetings were suugested in the provinces the London members supported them and paid their own expenses. Their funds were depleted after paying their contribution towards delegates” expenses. It was a very serious matter to them, anid an unfair burden. Mr. FL BR. Goodwin supported the resolution, and said if the prescht &cheme went on much Jonger the London and Home Counties Branch would be bankrupt. Mr. Thomas Thompson hoped the matter would) be reeonsidered, He had every sympathy with the London Branch. He moved as an amendment, ** That this matter be reconsidered by the Finance Committee, who be asked to report to the General Couneil.”” Coun, G, F. MeDonald seconded the amendment. Mr. F. W. Morrison pointed out that the discussion showed how necessary it was to limit the number of delegates to the General Council, and he hoped he would «ee the day when a branch was only allowed one delegate, and when they had fewer men discussing their it would be done far efficiently. The amendment was earried unanimously, and on being put as a substantive resolution, carried, seriously business more Appointment of Expert Consultants. Mr. F. H. Cooper moved the following resolution, of which notiee of motion had been given: ‘! That an expert consultant in the furnishing department of theatres be appointed. and te suugest that Mr. Hall, of Messrs. Hall and Dixon, 19, Garrick Street, London, be appointed at a nominal salary.” Mr. Thomas Thompson seconded the resolution. Mr. Morrison moved the following resolution standing in the