The Optical Magic Lantern Journal (December 1898)

The Optical Magic Lantern Journal and Photographic Enlarger. Lantern Exhibitions and Ladies’ Hats.— . A correspondent sends us a long letter on the above subject. When “boiled down” the information is practically as follows:—In certain small halls it is by no means an easy matter to get the lantern disc raised sufficiently to be clear of the elevated plumes, bows, etc., with which the ladies deck their hats, and this he for the profits of the combined businesses for finds particularly inconvenient, especially those plumes which are in the front rows of seats. Our informant explains that he requested several ladies on more than one occasion to 175 Kodak, Limited.—We learn that all the ordinary and preference shares in Kodak, Limited, were over-subscribed and that within . 24 hours after the closing of the application lists the majority of the letters of allotment and regret were posted. The business, we are informed, is prospering to a great extent, : the nine months of the present year are con remove their hats as the trimmings were show| ing as shadow pictures at bottom of the disc, | but this they refused to do. He then goes on to explain that he is much annoyed at the want of courtesy displayed, especially as he is not giving the exhibitions as a matter of business, and asks our opinion as to his placing a notice to the following effect :-—‘‘ Ladies are requested to ‘ remove their hats; those, however, whose hair | and hats are removed at one operation may be | allowed to wear them ’’—at the doors so as to be readily seen by those who enter. He asks, ‘Don’t you think this will fetch them?” The dodge is smart in one sense, and no doubt will “fetch” the hats off, but will not be any great attraction towards ‘fetching’ much of an | audience at future entertainments. ead baad ~ Lanterns in New Zealand.—A _correspondent informs us that in many small villages in New Zealand toy lanterns and high-class instru ments are classed in the same way, and both | appreciated to the same degree. od bead bod The Society of Model Engineers.—Under , the foregoing title, a new societv has been formed, having for its objects the discussion of matters relating to the construction and working | of model engines, dynamos, motors, steam and electric launches, tools, and small mechanical and electrical apparatus generally. The first meeting took place on November 2nd, at the Memorial Hall, Farringdon Street, E.C., Mr. Percival Marshall, A.I.Mech.E., presiding over a gathering of about 50 members and friends. A number of interesting models were exhibited on this occasion, including some small locomotives, a model gas engine, a small high-speed vertical engine, and a variety of model dynamos and !} motors, several of the latter being shown at work. The annual subscription to the society is 10s. 6d., and the secretary Mr. H. Sanderson, The Mount, Haling, W., to whom applications | for membership should be addressed. siderably more than the total profits for the whole of the previous year. EE a YL EY Death of Mr. George Dickman. — We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. George Dickman, which took place on the 15th ult. Mr. Dickman, who was 52 years of age, was the Managing Director of the Hastman Photographic Materials Company, Limited, and was universally esteemed by all who knew bim. New Cinematographic Regu= lations. New regulations respecting the use of cinematograph lanterns, etc., in premises licensed | by the London County Council were approved on November 8th. These regulations, which are very stringent, are enumerated below. (1.) No cinematograpb, or other similar apparatus involving the use of a lengthy combustible film, shall be ecxbibited on premises licensed by the Council, until the Council has been satisfied that all reasonable precautions have been taken against accident and danger to the public. (2.) Notice of any intended exhibition shall be given to thd clerk of the Council by the licensee of the premises in which sach exhibition is to be given, and the licensee shall be held entirely responsible for the proper and safe use of the apparatus. Such notice shall be given at least six days before the first day of exhibition. Opportunity shall also be afforded to the Council's inspector of inspecting the apparatus and seeing it at work at least three days, if possible, before the public exhibition takes place, in order to allow time for any necessary alterations to be carried out and approved by the Council before the first public exhibition takes place. A plan shall accompany the original notice to the clerk of the Council, showing the exact position of the apparatus and the surroundings within a radius of 10 feet of the lantern. No gangway or exit must be in anyway affected. (3.) The cinematograph shall stand in a suitable fireproof room which shall be entirely enclosed, the floor also being fire-proof. The door shall open outwards and be eelf-closing. One of the firemen of the establishment shall be in attendance near