Reel and Slide (Jan-Sep 1919)

10 REEL and SLIDE Chicago Schools' Slide Lecture Plan Ten Weeks' Course in Operation With Talks by Noted Travelers and Speakers Newspaper Co-operates With School Board in Widespread Use of the Screen By John S. Bird, A. B. THE speakers' schedule for the nineteenth annual stereopticon lecture course in Chicago public schools has been given out and it is well worth the study of all people interested in the subject. It is especially a notable series because of the prominence of the speakers and the varied assortment of screen subjects which are to be covered. This course of winter lectures will last ten weeks and will be distributed through a string of twenty public school buildings, the auditoriums of each being used to hold the large audiences which invariably attend. The Chicago Daily News, which stands sponsor for this most interesting lecture course, held for the public benefit, deserves credit for the quality of the subjects being presented and for securing such a list of speakers. The school rooms are rented for the purpose from the Chicago Board of Education and no tickets are required and no charge is made. The screen lectures are intended for adults and the programs are arranged accordingly. It is the aim of those who have this series in charge to reach the greatest number of people possible and, in line with this, the schools selected are widely scattered. In the subjects augmented by means of the stereopticon, we find travel, history, art, agriculture and science. There is a rich list of foreign travel pictures included and what is a most valuable informative and interesting talk on "Brave Bohemia," by Jaroslav J. Zmrhal, secretary of the Bohemian National Alliance of America. At the opening of the course, at the McPherson School, there will be a reading and pictorial rendition of Longfellow's "Courtship of Miles Standish." James E. McDade, a well-known lecturer and entertainer, has been secured to make this feature a success. Following is a synopsis of the ten weeks' course : Beaubien School — "Naga Tribes of India," by William C. Smith, traveler and lecturer. Belding School — "The State of Wisconsin," by Verne E. Coapman, educator and lecturer. Bell School — "Pictures the Kaiser Ought to See," crayon drawings executed by George E. Colby, artist and lecturer. Blaine School — "The Republic of Guatemala," by S. P. Allison, traveler and lecturer. Lloyd School — "Portions of Palestine," by W. Blanchard Moore, traveler and lecturer. Moos School— "The State of Florida," by R. H. J. De Loach, writer and lecturer; director of Armour Bureau of Agricultural Research. Nobel School — "Scenes from Canada," by George A. Powles, author, educator and lecturer. Burr School — "Brave Bohemia," by Jaroslav J. Zmrhal, educator and lecturer; secretary of the Bohemian National Alliance of America. Sa'bin School — "Evolution of Our Flag," by Lieut. B. J. Cigrand, U. S. N. (dental corps) ; writer and lecturer. Morse School — "Alaska, Atlin and the Yukon," by Herman W eig, traveler and lecturer. Chopin School — "Joan of Arc," by Chester P. Holway, writer and lecturer. Ryerson School — "A 'Paleface' Among 'Redskins'," by Ellis Prentice Cole, artist and lecturer. Byford School — "Cracow; Ancient Capital of Poland," bv Albert \Y. Noll, director of Pulaski Park. Shepard School — "Southern France," by Herbert Hines, writer and lecturer. Garfield School — "From Zanzibar to the Congo," by Julian B. Arnold, writer, traveler and lecturer. Parkman School— "Pygmy Tribes of the Philippines," by Fav 1 ooper Cole, traveler and lecturer; member of staff of Field Museum. Harvard School— "Coast Region of Brazil," by Robert Henry Becker, traveler and lecturer. Warren School — "The Hawaiian Islands," by Carl Archibald Glover, traveler and lecturer. Marsh School — "The City of New York," by A. A. Freedlander," writer and lecturer. It is said that some of the finest slides in the United States will be used at these lectures. The success of this plan over a period of years offers conclusive evidence that such a plan is feasible in any city. There never has been any difficulty in getting crowds and it has been found that persons cross the city in order to attend the talks held in distant sections. Juveniles, while not barred from the lectures, are not permitted unless there is ample room after all adults are seated. The Daily News management conducts these lectures without profit and with the sole aim and idea of supplying intellectual entertainment for those of the city's population who cannot afford professional entertainment, but who would gladly attend meetings of this kind if opportunity is offered. Through the columns of this newspaper, the public is kept informed concerning the lectures and their dates. Besides, considerable other publicity work is resorted to in regard to the matter. It is the aim to make the public schools of Chicago serve as centers/ where possible and the stereopticon is regarded as the ideal means of doing so. It will be noted that America is by no means left out of the series. R. H. J. De Loach, writer and lecturer, and director of the Armour Bureau of Agricultural Research, presents a most alluring . series of pictures on "The State of Florida." "Alaska" is given by Herman Weig. Perfection Rubber Company Films Aided by Special Lecturer Henry, 111., had the opportunity of hearing Judge Dean Franklin of Chicago at the old First National Bank building in Henry and of seeing some interesting industrial pictures. The purpose of the meeting and the films was to acquaint the people of Marshall County with the aims and objectives of the Perfection Tire and Rubber Company, as well as the exceptional quality of the firm's products, and the ultimate benefits to be derived from association with this co-operative institution. Moving pictures illustrated the methods of tire making from crude materials to finished products, both rubber and asbestos. The Perfection Tire Company is located at Fort Madison, Iowa, the asbestos factorv at Wabash, Ind. Presidents McKinley and Cleveland riding to the former's inauguration, as shown in a 20-year-old motion picture now in the hands of Abram Stone of New York