The Optical Magic Lantern Journal (February 1892)

Tho Optical Magio Lantern Journal and Photographio Enlarger. 23 to hand-cameras. Conjugate and equivalent foci, the function of the diaphragm, causes of rapidity and slowness of lenses, and directions for testing lenses, are given at considerablelength. For those who may wish to try their hand at the manufacture of a lens from the raw material, full directions are given. Chapters are also devoted to the optics of the magic lantern, also photo-telescopic lenses, and various rules, tables, and recipes useful to the photographer, are to be found in this work. WE have received the “ Photographic Diary and Desk-Book for 1892,” from the publisher (Mr. Jas. Blackmore, 55-6, Chancery-lane). It contains valuable formulz and description of novelties, and it has a neat appearance, the diary portion being interleaved with blotting-paper. Price 2s. THE first number of the “ Photographic Review of Reviews " has made its appearance. It is ably edited by Mr. W. D. Welford, contains some good illustrations, and is printed on paper of high quality. To a large extent the general “get up "reminds one of the style of American photographic journals. [tis published on the 15th of each month. Iliffe and Sons, price 6d. THE“ Optical Lantern,” by Andrew Pringle.—(London : Hampton Judd and Co.) This book is mainly a reprint of one published some months ago in America, and has since been brought down to date. Ina series of twelve chapters, the author has fully described the optical parts, the body and modes of illumination, the preparation and storage of gases, management of lanterns, instructions fer lecturers, and a host of other matters which cannot fail to be of great interest. Price 2s. 6d. sO: Society Meetings. CAMERA CLUB,—On Thursday, Dec. 31, Mr. T. M. Brownrigg exhibited a collection of his slides, including scenes in London, cathedral interiors, and landscapes. Amongst the latter, which were mostly from hand-camera negatives, were some beautiful pictures of subjects taken on the way and around Guildford. Mr. Brownrigg gave, as usual, the most entertaining and amusing description with his pictures. Other slides were shown the same evening by Messrs. Frank Howard, Williams, Howlett, Patterson, Buckett, and Lieut.-Col. Gale. On Thursday, Jan. 14, Mr, J. Howson read a paper, entitled ‘‘ The Pros and Cons of Chloride Printing.” Capt. Abney occupied the chair. Mr. Howson argued in favour of the permanence, beauty, and simplicity of working of gelatinochloride prints,and contended for the special applicability of each printing process to its particular purposes. The lecture was illustrated by a collection of examples, some matt and some highly glazed in surface, the prints also howing the variety of colour obtainable. On Thursday, Jan. 21, Mr. Alfred Maskell read a paper on “ Photography and Arrested Motion.” Mr. F, Machell Smith occupied the chair, The lecturer assailed the results of a large proportion of the instantaneous photography practised as giving only inanimate pictures, and incited to the use of methods and treatment which would better suggest a sense or idea of action and motion. A | large number of illustrations were given, and the lecture ! excited a discussion, in which the Rev. JLambert, Messrs. Humphery, Fison, Patterson, Harrison, Davison, Davis, and the chairman took part. Brarstou Camera SocreTy.—At the meeting on Friday, Jan. 22, after the routine business, the set of lantern slides, “Boston Illustrated,” sent over by the American Photographic Society, were exhibited by Mr. Dunscombe with a limelight lantern, They were described by Mr. Genge. A vote of thanks having been passed for the loan of the slides, a resolution was carried that the members prepare a set of slides illustrating Bristol, for loan to the American sccieties. HEREFORD PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.—A lantern evening in connectiod with the above Society, was held on January 5, at the Working Buy Home Schoolroom, Mr, E. Horth manipulated the lantern, Mr. W. E. Haines reading the description of each slide as thrown upon the screen. The series comprised architectural, landscape, landscape with figure, seascape and shipping, and figure srudies. The last competition slides taken by members of this society, were then put on the screen in their order of merit, and were received with applause. Another set of prize slidea were then shown and examined, and Mr. E. G. Davies, assistant hon. secretary, was awarded the first prize for the best set of three slides. Altogether there were seven competitors, Mr. Alfred Watkins and Mr, W. E. Haines acted as judges. LEEDS PHOTOGRAPHIC SocieTy.—The following ' gentlemen have been elected as members of the committee for 1892: Messrs. Godfrey Bingley, W. A. M. Brown, Herbert Denison, E. H. Jacob, M.A., M.D., A. E. Nichols, Rev. E. S. Palmer, Robert Steele, T. W. Thornton, J. H. Walker and S. A. Warburton. The officers for the year 1892 are as follows: IE. H. Jacob, M.A., M.D., president ; Godfrey Bingley and S, A. Warburton, vice-presidents, Herbert Denison, hon. secretary ; Robert Steele, assistant hon. secretary; T. W. Thornton, hon. treasurer; W. A. M. Brown, hon. librarian ; J. H. Walker, hon. lanternist. LONDON AND PROVINCIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION.—On Jan. 7, Mr. J. Hay Taylor exhibited Stainforth’s jet holder for raising and lowering the lantern jet. Also a dissolving apparatus for single lanterns, invented by Archer and Sons. Mr. Debenham showed the result of treating two faded transparencies with Schlippe's salts ; after which Mr. P, H. Newman gave an interesting lecture, ‘Some Recent Exhibitions.” A lantern evening was held on 2lst Jan., at which many excellent transparencies were projected on the screen. NortH MIDDLESEX PHOTOGRAPHIC Society, Jubilee House, Hornsey-road.—The annual general meeting was held on Jan. 11, the president (Mr. J. W. Marchant) in the chair. Five new members were elected. The balancesheet showed the funds of the society to be in a satisfactory condition, notwithstanding the heavy demands made upon them to carry out the numerous improvements projected during the year. The president then read his report of the year’s work, showing a large increase in the membership and increased activity in all branches of work by the members. The report was unanimously adopted Several alterations in the rules were made, and the following officers and council were elected. President, J. W. Marchant; vice-presidents, H. Walker and F. L. Pither ; treasurer ; F, W. Cox; council, F. Cherry, C. C. Gill, J. C. S. Mummery, H. Smith, T. C. Lathbridge, C. Beadle, J. L. Treadway, J. Steuart, J. Saville. S. E. Wall. W. Taylor, and C, D. Gregory; hon. sec., J. Mcintosh. 14, Lowman-road, Holloway ; assistant hon. sec., F. M. Ainsley. THE SouTtH LonDon PHOTOGRAPHIC SociETY.—The evening of Monday, the 4th ult., was devoted to the instruction of beginners by Mr. F.W. Webb. The lecturer, after explaining the various movements of the Camera and their uses, dealt with the exposure and the methods of developing negatives, producing a considerable number of the latter to illustrate the pitfalls of beginners, at the