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FEBRTARY 6, 1885. | THE PHOTOGRAPHIC NEWS. 95 have been thoughtful enough to leave their shadows behind them. The company then devoted their attention to the objects exhibited, which were the theme of general commendation. Indeed, the character of the exhibition was a great surprise, and gave unmitigated satisfaction. The pressure upon the limited space for promenading was somewhat great in conse quence of the large number of visitors, but this was relieved by the withdrawal of many to the Council Chamber, where a lantern exhibition was arranged, and which attracted as many spectators as could be conveniently accommodated, two distinct displays being given in the course of the evening. These con sisted of a series of views taken by Mr. W. J. Chadwick (of the Manchester Photographic Society) in the course of a week’s tour in the Isle of man. In the meantime that section of the company who were in the picture exhibition had their aural senses charmed by selections of vocal music by an efficient glee party, whose perfor mances were interspersed by instrumental and vocal duets and solos by various ladies and gentlemen. Cn the north side of the room were some very fine views of nature, as seen in the mar vellous characteristics of the Yosemite Valley, representations of Indian architecture, scenes in Japan, and portraits of Japanese character, from the Mikaido down to the lowest coolie. The latter were the work of a native photographer, and, as well as the others we have named, were collected by Mr. Charles Harris, F.R.G.S., in a tour round the world. Mr. Harris was present, and gave a very interesting account of some of the wonders of the Yosemite Valley. Other selections exhibited were by the Platinotype Company ; there were also specimens of the Autotype process, the most conspicuous of which was an enlarged excellent portrait of the Princess of Wales. Some combination pictures, just back from the Northampton exhibi tion, were very clever and admirably depicted, and were a source of much interest. There were also photographs by Messrs. Brothers, Chilton, Coote, Leigh, Pollitt, and Rev. II. V. Macdona (of the Manchester Photographic Society), as well as some by members of the Derby and the Hyde Societies. The great attraction to practical photographers was the apparatus, &c., which occupied a stand in the body of the Hall. Here were exhibited cameras, &c., by Messrs. J■ F. Shew and Com pany, Marion and Company, and others, including the new patent camera by S. D. McKellen, of Manchester, which created much interest. Great interest was also shown in the “Miniature” camera and the “Alpha” prints by Messrs. Marion and Company; while the case of lantern slides by Cowan exhibited a range of tones truly marvellous. The Stereoscope, kindly lent by Mr. Chapman, of Manchester, was very largely patronized. The soiree was brought to a termina tion at 23 o’clock by the singing of the National Anthem, and the company dispersed to their homes thoroughly pleased with the treat they had experienced through the instrumentality of the Society. The exhibition was open the following evening (Wednesday), for the express benefit of the working classes, at the nominal price of 6d. The “ working classses," so-called, however, did not avail themselves of the opportunity of seeing the collection of photographs, &c., the attendance being very scant indeed. North Staffordshire Amateur Photographic Association. A meeting of this Association was held on Wednesday, January 14th, the President, Mr. C. Ai,fieri, in the chair. The presentation prints for the past year, subject, “ After the Storm,” by Messrs. Valentine and Son, of Dundee, were handed to the members. Mr. John Emery, sen., was elected a member of the Association. The experiment of circulating albums containing specimens of the work of members of the Society having proved a success, the Hon. Secretary was requested to procure additional albums for this purpose. An exhibition of lantern slides having been determined upon, members were invited to contribute, and the President was re- queste I to obtain some high-class slides from some of the lead ing London makers, and to undertake the arrangements for the exhibition generally. After an interesting chat upon matters photographic, the meeting was adjourned to the 28th January, on the evening of which day the members of the Assocation, together with gentle men connected with other local scientific societies, assembled in the Museum Hall of the Mechanics’ Institution, Mr. Aiderman Hampton presiding. After a few prefatory remarks by the Chairman, a large collection of very fine uncoloured slides, illus trative of the scenery of the Thames, were thrown upon the screen. A number of transparencies made by the President and the Hon. Secretary were also shown, and were highly appreci ated by all present; the photographs being all pronounced very creditable to the gentlemen who had produced them. The second part of the exhibition consisted of a first-rate selection of coloured and uncoloured slides illustrative of scenery in the Highlands of Scotland and elsewhere, lent by Mr. Chat ham Sexton, and a capital series of studies of sheep and cattle, contributed by Mr. P. Fincham. Both sets of slides were much and deservedly admired by the members and their friends ; some instantaneous pictures (by Mr. Fincham) of swans and other aquatic birds eliciting the warmest commendation. The pictures were described by the President, who, in a brief address, explained the objects and scope of the Association, and testified to the pleasure it afforded him to see so many of its friends present. A vote of thanks to the President and Council for their in teresting entertainment was moved by Mr. Hampton in a felicitous speech, and seconded by Dr. Spanton, who remarked that it was a source of the greatest pleasure to him to see so many scientific societies in the district, all doing such excellent work. After a cordial vote of thanks to the gentlemen who had con tributed slides for the entertainment, and also to Messrs. Ham mond and Smith—the former of whom had lent the lantern, and the latter manipulated it—a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close. Notts Photographic Association. The usual fortnightly meeting took place at the Nottingham Institute, on the 2nd inst., the President, Mr. George SHEPPERLY, in the chair. An exhibition of photographs, kindly lent by various firms of dry plate makers, was held and thoroughly enjoyed by members present. Several other firms had promised exhibits, but they did not arrive. After as thorough an inspection of the very fine collec tion as time would allow, and numerous questions having been answered by Mr. J. Collings, who had kindly undertaken the task of getting them together, that gentleman read the concluding paper of a series on “ Development,” after which a hearty vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to those who had so materi ally contributed to the evening’s instruction and enjoyment. alh in the Studio. Photographic Society of Great Britain.—The annual meeting will be held on Tuesday next, February 10th, at 8 p.m., when the report of the Council will be read, the financial state ment made, the election of officers take place, and other business transacted; after which the discussion upon Mr. Warnerke's paper, read at the last meeting, will be taken. The Derby Photographic Society have decided to hold a Conversazione, and Exhibition of Photographs and Apparatus, in St. James's Hall, Derby, on Friday evening, Feb. 20. The programme is a varied and attractive one, and in the list of patrons are given the names of the Mayor of Derby, Sir Henry Wilmot, M.P., T. Roe, Esq., M.P., Rev. Canon Abney, Colonel Hon. R. H. de Montmorency, and John Bailey, Esq., J.P. Society of Arts.—On Thursday evening, March 12th, Mr. W. K. Burton will read a paper on “Recent Improvements in Photographic Development,” before the Applied Chemistry and Physics Section of the Society of Arts. Mr. Valentine's Snow and Frost Pictures.—We are pleased to note that several of these, including that which we presented with our New Year’s number, have been reproduced as wood engravings in the Art Journal. Notwithstanding the excellence of the reproductions, Mr. Valentine has some reason to be dis satisfied, as, by one of those extraordinary mistakes which some times arise from the almost unconscious association of ideas, the name of another photographer was mentioned as the producer. It is needless to say that a correction appeared in the following issue of the Art Journal, but, as Mr. Valentine remarks in a letter to us, “ It is very hard for another photographer to get the credit of one's work, as in the meantime the numbers con taining the mis-statement had gone everywhere.”