The Billboard 1908-07-18: Vol 20 Iss 29 (1908-07-18)

JULY 18, 1908. The Billboard 17 FILM SERVICE ASSOCIATION Meets in Fifth Conclave in New York City, July ith and 12th. Important Discussions Hold Interest Throughout Meeting Despite Intense Heat—Ninety-Seven Members Present. HE fifth meeting of the Film Service Association convened at the Prince George Hotel, New York City, at 10:30 A. M., Saturday, July 11. Ninety seven registered as being present. Throughout the morning the lobby campaign members ists were busy. Little clicks here and there in whispered consultation argued that something important would develop at the session. Dame Rumor mothered many a concealed threat, promise or invitation. But the seal of conservatism was placed on all lips. There were some who talked and talked purely of what ‘‘might"’ happen, but generally speaking. the difficult problems to come up were being soberly weighed The general impression that the film business is in a flourishing condition seemed to predominate, others here and there, bad some comment. The one real rumor on foot that caused worry was the feeling that the organization was to be disbanded and reorganized. Probably the following interview given by a prominent member will index the general pre-convention feeling. In part this gentleman stated “There is some talk of a radical nature such as disbanding, but 1 eandidly believe it will be promptly voted down The asseiation is in good condition now and will be still better after the meeting. Revolutionary policies are bad in any enter prise; they are usually reactionary and not of a benefit. There are some things to be changed, but to reorganize or to oreak away from the manufacturers would militate against the best ends of the F. 8S. A “By a joining of mutual A. and the interests the F. S manufacturers are achieving other wise impossible results. Concerning the pro posed cabinet of offcers In the event of disbanding I have nothing to say except that several men mentioned on the new slate are reported as not having sanctioned their names being thereon “This convention may cause some bitterness for a time. Some of us may have a pet hob by or two which might be shattered, but it is to be hoped that every delegate will be seated with no malice or vindictiveness in his heart. “During the past several months some misun derstandings have taken place, naturally they would among men who are creating a new in dustry and who are not as closely allied to each other as time and necessity will some day require. “Every member of the association should be held to account for his actions We might be able to dispehse with some certain few members, who have put selfish motives ahead of everything else, but time and patience will heal old sores and prevent new ones look for big results today. The biggest will be the perma nency of the organization."’ Immediately upon the opening of the session by President Clark, the metting plunged into the earnest and serious consideration of the that for several months past urged the necessity for the call to assemble In New York. It was not without some misgiving as to the probable result of the metting that the members arrived, but it soon became evident that the fear of disruption was groundless, and the dangers mythical. True, it is fully appreciated that modifications, ete.. of some of the regu lations are necessary and unquestionably much Was accomplished at this meeting to bring about harmonious action conducive of the desired result issues FIRST DAY'S SESSION lengthy was the debate covering the change in the method of electing the and the increase in the number of ex ecutive officers, but both propositions were dé feated, and the By-Laws will remain the same en these subjects The primary purpose of the association. mu tual protection, led into earnest speeches, and the methods of guarding the interests of mem bers were fully reviewed and in several in stances materially strengthened The right of any member to retain the busi ness of any customer when no good commercial reason for the change exists was emphatically endorsed hat distributing Quits proposed secretary offices should receive Enition as members was lengthily ered and deferred for final action day's meeting The suggestion to adopt an insurance plan, covering every insurable branch of the business, received serious consideration, and was also de ferred, to give the membership oppertunity to consider the various plans. <A clause in’ this plen, it is intended, will compel the prompt re turn of film to secure the insurance refunder for premiums paid, it being bellewed that mem bers will prefer to return films not earning rentals to save the premium on the insurance. NEW MEMBERS ADMITTED full consid until Sun Seven new members were admitted in the Association, and others will probably come in ater, as the list of applicants is large. Many requests for membership are being received from different sections of the country, and it Is generally believed that the ranks will be ma terlally strengthened At the convention were represented the fol lowing moving pleture concerns Augusta, Me The Film Supply Co Baltimore, Ma earce & Roenck,. A don, Howard Moving Vieture Co _ Boston A. Hartson, Howard Moving Co Miles Bros Kirmingham, Ala Ralley Service Co, ero Film Exchange, Film Exchange Co Buffalo—Buffalo Exchange. Butte, Mont.—-Montana Film Chicago.-American Film Service, Eugene @line & Co... Globe Film Exehange, Inter Ocean Exchange, Laemmle Film Exebange, National Ilart Vieture South Exchange Film Renting Co., Schiller K. Spoor & Co., Standard W. Swanson & Co., Temple Film Exchange, Theatre Film Co., Twentieth Century Optiscope Co., U. 8S. Film Exchange. Cleveland, Ohio—Central Film Renting Co., Eugene Cline & Co., Lake Shore Film & Supply Film Co., George Film Exchange, H. Co., Miles Bros., National Victoria Supply Co. Columbus, Ohio—Ohio Film Exchange, Southern Talking Machine Co. Dallas, Texas—J. D. Wheeler. Denver, Col.-Chicago Film Exchange, Globe Film Service. Little & Pratt. Des Moines, Iowa—Caulkins Co. Detroit, Mich.-Michigan Film & Supply Co., National Supply Co. El Paso, Texas—O. T. Crawford Film Exchange. Evansville, Ind.—Laemmle Film Supply Co. Fort Worth, Texas—Loper Bros. Grand Rapids—Vaudette Film Exchange Co. Indianapolis, Ind.—-Indian Exchange, Laemmle Film Exchange Co. Kansas City, Mo.—-Eugene Cline, Stebbins Film Service Co., Twentieth Century Optiscope Co., Yale Film Renting Co. Little Rock, Ark.—Louis Mitchell Film Co. eS i a) Los Angeles, Cal.—Cline Film Exchange, Talley Film Exchange. Memphis, Tenn.—American Film Exchange Service, Laemmle Film Service. Milwaukee—Western Film Exchange. Minneapolis—Northwestern Film Co., City Co., Eugene Cline. Muncie, Ind.—Luther Day Service Co., W. H. Swanson Co., Dixie Co. New York City—Actograph Co., the Electrograph Co., Empire Film Co., Greater New York Film Renting Co., Imperial Film Supply Co., People’s Film Exchange, Alfred Weiz Film Co Twin Norfolk, Va.—Virginia Film Exchange, Twentieth Century Optiscope Co. Ogden, Utah—Twentieth Century Optiscope Cc oO. Oklahoma City, Okla.—Monarch Film Exchange. Omaha, Neb.—Laemmle Film Service, Chicago Film Exchange. Philadelphia, Pa.—C. A. Caleshuff Co., Electric Supply Co., Lubin Film Supply Co., Miles Bros., Philadelphia Film Exchange, Louis M. Sbwaab. Pittsburg, Pa.—Columbia Film Exchange, Harry Davis, Duquesne American Supply Co., Pennsylvania Film Co., Pittsburg, Co., Miles Bros. Rochester, N. Y.—Pittsburg Calcium & Film Co., Talking Machine Co. Salt Lake City, Utah—Eugene Cline, Trent & Wilson. San Francisco, Cal.—George Beck Co., Bros., California Moving Picture Co. Seattle, Wash.—Edison Display Co. St. Louis, Mo.—Eugene Cline, Wm. H. Swanson Co., St. Louis Film Exchange, Western Film Exchange of St. Louis. Toledo, Ohio—Kent Film Service, Toledo Film Exchange, Superior Film Supply Co. Watertown, N. Y¥.—Muller Film Service. Washington, D. C.—Chicago Film Service. At seven o'clock, after several hours of heated debate, an adjournment was voted. In the large Colonial room a banquet was spread. A sumptuous one, too. Good fellowship reigned supreme; hilarity and toasts held sway, and whatever acrimony cropped up during the ex Miles ecutive session previous, was forgotten for the minute. Everybody made a speech, and every body was cheered. Secretary MacDonald canx in for a rousing three and the tiger. At nine o'clock the delegates were seated in automobiles bound for Coney Island. Dream land was their objective point, and it was a merry throng. They stampeded the different concessions. It ear started was midnight when the first homeward. SUNDAY SESSION At the Sunday session the only feature decided was that no more branhes as members of the Association can open, except by the members’ vote, after the sanction of Executive Committee. Final adjournment was taken Sunday noon. important ifter THE BLUE GRASS FAIR. The big Blue Grass Fair, to be held at Lex ington, Ky., the week of August 10-15, is now advertising its privileges and concessions. This is a great opportunity for all concession men and they should not fail to get with Secretary Jouett Shouse. The into touch Blue Grass Fair occupies an unique position Although without State aid, it holds full rank with the largest of the state fairs of the country Its horse show is conceded to be the best in the world and its display of live stock is fully might be named. 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