The Film Renter and Moving Picture News (Jul-Aug 1922)

_ August 26, 1922. THE FILM RENTER & MOVING PICTURE NEWS. 43 TRADE IN THE YORKSHIRE TERRITORY. (By our Leeds Correspondent.) The Kinema Cricket Club — What About Next Year ? — This Year’s Record — Football Next — Anglers and their Subscriptions — Harry Broughton Joins Phillips —-The Exchange. HE Yorkshire Kinema Trade Cricket Club is nearing the end of its inaugural season, und there is not any doubt that it has made good. The club was formed in order that the occasional cricket matches urranged by the trade might be placed on a better footing, and to cater for the many cricket enthusiasts in the business in Yorkshire. Also, of course, to assist in the good work of cementing friendship and tightening trade ties. It has succeeded in its object by providing a series of ‘most enjoyable matches, and one hopes that the club will be kept in being. What About Next Year? The trouble with these sporting clubs is that enthusiasm sometimes languishes and the officials appointed are left to ‘* hold the dog and keep things going.’ The trade must see tu it that its cricket does not languish in this way. This year the club has been feeling its way, and its program was rather hurriedly arranged. Local matches have been played in most pleasant surroundings. and the ‘* truly. rural "’ afternoons in the Yorkshire dales have proved most delightful for all taking part. Next year, one hopes, the club will look further afield and arouse more general interest in its affairs in the trade in Yorkshire by arranging more matches with rival kinema clubs and neighbouring kinema_— centres. More matches, for example, like those played with the Sheffield kinemen. Why not challenge Manchester and Liverpool, or arrange matches between, say, the West and Kast Ridings? This Year’s Record. It was a pity that the weather proved unkind for the Exhibitors v. Renters match at Leeds. but this has been rearranged. As there was no hope of play on the date originally agreed on the fixture has been postponed to Wedveeday, September 6, when it is hoped there will be a big rally of the trade in the county. Following this engagement the Kineima Club play Lloyd's Bank ©.C. (Leeds) at Roundhay Park on Saturday, September 9, and this rings down the curtain on the season. The record for the summer of the club's debut is as follows : Date. Opponents. Result. June 2.—Paramount C.C. ...........c cece eee ee eees Lost » 14.—Starbeck ............... ie .. Lost », 22.—Sheffield Kinema XI. 1...................0005 Won ., 29.—Yorkshire Kinema Trade Angling Club Tie July 5.—Carlton (Rothwell) ..........0. 0... cee Won », 15.—Sherburn in Elmet ......: Bo te wiles ee . Lost. .. 19.—Carlton and District Lost Aug. 2.—Starbeck .... .........00000. ... Lost », 5.—Sheffield Kinema XI. . .......... 0.0.0.2... Won +> 16.—Sherburn in Elmet ................ waebuirasanes Won The record is: Played 10, won 4, lost 5, tied 1. Football Next The trade in Yorkshire is to be complimented on this successful inauguration of another valuable ‘t lung."’) | When will it extend its football activities? There is plenty of scope and a vround could be found without difficulty. Indeed, one of the most central in Leeds eould be secured. I happen to know that fact. Anglers and Their Subscriptions. The reference to members whose enthusiasm wanes applies to some extent to the Angling Club, which is certainly most popular, and has provided some of the happiest outings the Google trade has organised. Everyone would be sorry if the Angling Club fizzled out. But listen: Only fourteen members have paid their subscriptions for the current year. Secretary Simpson White told us so. He is tired of inviting members to remember their obligations. That isn’t exactly how he put it, but such is the estate of affairs. Shall we call it ‘* forgetfulness ’'? Whatever the reason, it is unfair to the officials who work in order to keep the club alive and arrange matches for the trade’s entertainment, The popularity of these fishing days is remarkable, but those who take part in them should remember that the organisation has to be kept in being. Barred ! On the second Wednesday in September the club ig to fish its annual match at East Cottingworth, where the sport should be good. Chars-a-bane will leave the Exchange Arcade at 8 a.m., and-the destination is 12miles beyond York, in fine country. Everything promises well, but let it be known that the officials have decided that no members who are in arrears with subscriptions shail be allowed to compete in the match. It is a sorry announcement to have to make, but such is the ease. Several valuable prizes—as distinct from the objectionable cash awards—will be offered, and the going looks good. Harry Broughton Joins Phillips. Mr. Harry Broughton, of Leeds, who has been xo closely associated with the trade in Leeds for some years past, has joined Phillips Films, and will be associated with Mr. Alfred Roberts in pushing the interests of this firm in these parts. He commences his duties on September 1. Mr. Broughton will have everyone's good wishes. He was formerly manager of the Coliseum, Leeds, and has been actively identified with most of the sporting and social events arranged at the-club of late years. Mr. Broughton is regarded in the official circles of Leeds golf as one of the best and most promising amateur golfers in Yorkshire. He is a‘ hitter,” a player with a big drive. May he make a hit in filmland. The Exchange. The Exchange, at Leeds, is suffering from wear and tear. When it was opened during Mr. Joseph Henry's Mayoralty it was a very cosy and charming little home for the members of the business. It won approval from everyone who entered it. It gave an excellent impression to visitors. Can we say as much to-day? Isn't it looking a little too seedy to be good for the fair name of the trade? One hastens to re.ove any impression that this may convey that the staff is not doing its work. It. is. And it is doing it well, as all members wil! agree. But the premises are suffering from the ravages of hard wear by hard boots, and the carpets and general appearance are not as cosy and charming as they really ought to be. The directors are aware of the fact. They proposed renovations some months back and desired to increase the subscription with that object in view. But the members objected at the annual meeting and so the club is as it is. But the subject deserves more than passing thought. Many people judge by appearance and the Exchange needs some new equipment. al Mr. V. Jones has taken over the Nottingham territory for Goldwyn,