Kinematograph year book (1927)

222 The Kinematograph Year Book. firm's customers for some months and had met all the rigid requirements of the film trade. FURNISHING The New Year promises to be an exceptionally busy one for theatre furnishers, and there is a distinct improvement in the demand for the betterclass installations. Among the features of the past year is the original chair design by Waring and Gillow that forms the basis of the Plaza seating. This particular chair is a de luxe article, covered wholly in tapestry and having no excrescences to catch the patron's clothes. A similar but less pretentious type is available for exhibitors who desire a quality article at moderate cost. The new bract et devised by W. W. Turner and Co. is a simple labour-saving device which necessitates only the loosening of a screw to unstrap the seat. In another Turner chair the compression of a spring enables the seat to be lifted out. Cafe and lounge furnishings are a speciality of L. B. Lockwood and Co., whose " Wembley " theatre chair has proved in great request. One of the most progressive houses of the Trade, H. Lazarus and Sons, have been responsible for several big London contracts, the most recent being the " Astoria." The mass production of G. Pixton and Co., of a standard plush tip-up has proved successful in fostering a big business for this firm, who are noted for craftsmanship. Complete theatre furnishing, especially rush contracts, are specialised in by Beck and Windibank, the Birmingham firm, and another firm with deservedly high reputation for draperies, etc., and presentation accessories are G. H. Edgcombe, Ltd. Originality and quality are keynotes of all the products of H. A. Whitaker and Co., of Scarborough, whose wide experience as theatre furnishers and seating experts is frequently celled upon. Everything that is needed within the four walls of the theatre can be supplied by Theatre Equipment, Ltd., who possess special facilities for seating and furrishing. In this direction mention must of course be made to the pioneer firm of kinema suppliers, the Walturdaw Company, who have long deserved their repute for theatre accessories and all kinds of furnishings. The A.I. Seating Company and Goodalls of Manchester are two more firms whose product carries a high reputation in the Trade. Among the chief specialists in Cafe furnishing are L. Hart, Combe and Co., Ltd., of Holloway Road. OBITUARY. The year has been a sad one by reason of the death of four of the pioneer technicians of the Industry. By the passing of H. M. Lomas, F.R.P.S.,the Trade lost one of the earliest cameramen who was long associated with Charles Urban. The deaths of Leo Kamm and Ernest F. Moy were an irreparable loss to the technical side. Both were inventors whese labours and ingenuity contributed largely to the progress of the Industry during a period of nearly 30 years. Mr. Kamm experimented in all branches and his projector has been in popular use for years. The name of Moy was associated with kine accessories of all kinds from jointing clips to complete automatic film printing plants. The Moy camera and the Omnia projector were known all over the world. Another veteran who has passed is John Stuart, F.R.P.S., proprietor of the " British Journal of Photography," and formerly associated with Ross, Ltd. HALL & DIXON, Ltd. FOR SEATING, CARPETS, CURTAINS Estimates Free. 19, GARRICK STREET, LONDON. Regent 1930