The Optical Magic Lantern Journal (April 1898)

54 The Optical Magic Lantern Journal. and Photographic Enlarger. Church, Brighton, where his addresses are entirely devotional, and are preceded with a service. Hymnsare sung at the commencement, middle, and end of the lecture. The reverend gentleman operates his own lantern and gives . the address from the centre of the church; he uses a long focus lens, ether saturator or two cylinders of gas as may, at the time, be most convenient, and a 10-feet Anderton's silverfacedscreen. Atthe Brighton services nine-tenths of the slides are coloured, and about two-thirds are landscape views, the remainder being sacred pictures; the lecturer is thus enabled to diversify the style of his address, and monotony both to eye and ear are avoided. 7 baad The Photography of Nebulze.—Mr. R. A. Gregory is of opinion that the best instrument for photographing nebule will probably combine large aperture, short focal length, and the large flat field of the portrait lens, and will be, in fact, a glorified portrait lens. > Dr. Barnardo’s Homes,—The lanternis now being largely used for giving illustrated lectures on behalf of the above homes, so far, with great success. A favourite subject is ‘“‘Rags and Tatters, and How to Mend Them.” Be Lectures on Canada.—Mr. Alfred Jury, the emigration agent for the Canadian Government, is making good headway in his lectures. By means of limelight views he expatiates upon the value of agricultural pursuits in Canada, explains the richness of the soil, and speaks of the large free grants of land which are given to emigrants by the Canadian Government. Mr. J. S. Freer, of Manitoba, is using the cinematograph in most of the towns in this country in which he is delivering lectures on the same subject in the interests of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. ~ ~ ~ a “ a bcd Dad Lichfield Amateur Photographic Asso| ciation.—This society makes a practice of setting a monthly subject for its members to reproduce aS photographs. It is the intention to make those photographs which gain the award in each competition the nucleus .of an exhibition to be held later in the year. ~~ ~ te Pastor, Photographer, and Lanternist.— When aminister is both a photographer and a lanternist, he possesses great facilities for giving an interesting entertainment to his congregation. As an instance, the Rev. John Kirkwood, of the U. P. Church, Troon, lately gave a lecture, illustrated with the lantern, on his holiday of last Summer. A few songs were also given, and ‘a most enjoyable evening was thus spent in his church. ~ ~~ Columbia University, U.S.A.—The department of this University which is devoted to history has lately introduced a lantern the better to instruct pupils in historical subjects, also maps of campaigns, changes of boundaries, and such like. oad eo o Creton Lime Cylinders.—These new limes have been highly spoken of by all who have tried them, and we understand. that Mr. H. Noyce, the manufacturer, has had no smail task to promptly supply the demand. We too have | given them a trial and think very highly of them, as the light given is pure and brilliant, and they are so hard that they withstand pitting for a long period. Mr. Noyce is an old and experienced lanternist and knows exactly what is required, and has, in these limes, got a good thing. He is prepared to make any size to order, but the sizes which he is stocking are 14 by 13, and 1 by 14 inches. baad ~ bead National Photographic and Allied Trades Exhibition.—From the 22nd to the 30th inst. this exhibition will be held at Portman Rooms, Baker Street, W., each day from 12 noon to 10 p.m., when some fine exhibits will be on view. Mr. T. C. Hepworth, the well-known and popular lecturer, will provide two entertainments each day ; Mr. C. M. Hepworth is to give a cinematograph entertainment every afternoon and evening, and arrangements have been made with the agents for the Lumiere celebrated films so that the very pick of these will be shown on the screen. In addition to the above attractions some of the makers of machines will give public demonstrations. The charge for admission to the exhibition is to be 1g., which will include admission to any or all of the entertainments. The various railway companies have been approached with a view to arranging cheap trips for the benefit of | visitors from all parts of the United Kingdom. Tickets for admission are now ready and can be obtained through any photographic dealer, or direct: from the secretary of the exhibition, Arthur C. Brookes, Temple House, Temple Avenue, London, E.C. Secretaries of societies, we are informed, will be supplied at special rates.