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336 THE PHOTOGRAPHIC NEWS. LMAY 22, 1885. The following places were chosen for the out-door meetings :— Bromley Cross, Rivington, Alderley, New Brighton, and Whalley. Ualk in the Studio. PHOTOGRAPHIC Society or GREAT Britain.—The next monthly technical meeting of this Society will be held on Tuesday next, May 26th, at 8 p.m., at 5a, Pall Mall East. The room will be open at 7.15 for the perusal of publications on the table. A PHOTOGRAPH, and a Photograph.—To illustrate the injuries done by the erection of the elevated railroad to a certain building situated on the corner of one of the avenues and an inter secting street, a photographer was employed to make a picture of the building and of the obstructions to its approach caused by the railroad. The photographer understood well what was desired of him, and made two views—one from above, and another below the track, full of posts, pillars, tracks, stairs, station buildings, and a locomotive blowing off steam, the building being merely sug gestive, and scarcely visible. These photographs were produced in court, but the defendant in the suit was also provided with photographs. His views were taken from the intersecting street, showing that side of the building to be perfectly free from any obstruction, and another taken from between the tracks, and although a decided side view, also showed the entire building.— Thotographic Times. How Photographs are Advertised in the United States. —Mr. Walter B. Welsford writes :—“The enclosed 1 cut from the advertisement pages of an American paper will show how far behind we, in the Old Country are, as regards the matter of advertising. It may give some of us poor modest crawlers a wrinkle.”—“ What are the wild waves saying, sister “ Listen, brother, and you will hear. Hartley is making the very best photographs that can be made anywhere in the world at the following prices:—12 cabinets, 1 panel, any style, §2-00 ; 12 cabinets, 1 panel, colcured, $2’50; 12 panels, $3'00. $1,000 Challenge to Photographers 1 I will make the following test case with any photographer in this city. A committee to be appointed to select ten subjects. Said subjects to have cabinets taken at any $5, $6, or $8 studio (if they can find one) and the same subjects to have cabinets made at my studio. Neither photographer to know when the subjects come to the gallery, or to know the test pictures until they are finished and delivered to said ten subjects, the name of each photographer to be then taken off the cards, and the pictures sent to Sarony, of New York, for his decision as to their quality. If mine come back pronounced as good as the others, I to receive $1,000. If mine come back pronounced inferior, I to pay §1,000. Who is the man to take this up ? Do not be deceived by ‘ egg-shell finish.’ ‘ Listen, sister, at what the wild waves are saying.’ I positively assert that there is no such thing known to photography as egg-shell finish, and those that advertise it do not make any better-finished picture by that name than anybody else. Oue man says egg-shell finish is not offered in any gallery in the city at less than $6 per dozen. I say, and will bet him $500, that he cannot prove that any $6 studio makes any such picture, or that makes any better picture at $6 than I do at $2. The old Baying, 1 Drowning men catch at straws,’ should be, ‘ Drowning men catch at egg-shells.’ Listen again, brother, and hear what the wild waves are saying.’ This same egg-shell man says, ‘ I could not exist at all was it not for my Sunday trade.’ I will make him a side bet of $,1000 that I could live as well as any photographer, in this or any other city, if there never was a customer came into my gallery. I am not making photographs for a living, but only to make the photographers of Chicago acknowledge me dictator of prices. I have been informed that the reason certain down-town photographers do not keep open on Sunday is because the elevator does not run, and people will not climb six flights of stairs—not even for egg-shells. They make use of the fact of the elevator not running to make the public believe they are at Sunday school, instead of on the roof of the building printing. Remember, we are open Sunday— always have been, and always will be—as it is a great accommo dation to the public (the churches are also open on Sunday, for the accommodation of those that cainnot attend during the week) and, furthermore, I have made pictures of ministers on Sunday, and delivered the pictures to them on their way from church.’ ” Hartley’s Studio, 309w, Maidson Street, Sign of the Rooster. PHOTOGRAPHIC Club.—The subject for discussion on May 27th, will be “The Preparation of Lantern Slides.” This being a lantern night, members are requested to bring slides. Visitors are invited. The Whit-Monday out-door meeting will be held at Welwyn. Train from King’s Cross at 10.32 a.m. Uo Uortespondents. *,* We cannot undertake to return rejected communications. A. F.—It seems to us that you bought the goods on the faith of the announcement that that the package contained full directions; and as it did not contain these directions, you are certainly entitled to recover the sum that you paid. Obtain a County Court summons. A Constant Reader.—From Rouch, <80, Strand ; or Marion, 21, Soho Square. H. Parker.—The best is a quarter-plate apparatus by one of the high-class makers ; if you buy a cheap substitute, you will soon become dissatisfied. G. E. T. — Thank you for the excellent photograph, and the interesting account of your method of “ squaring ” the custodian. All photographers know how to get the subject square, but some diplomacy is often required to “ square ” the verger. You remark with some justice that theie is no excuse for converging lines; but did you ever yet see any photograph which had not some fault ? Do not forget your promise to send notes of your tour. No. 99.—Is it necessary for us to say that they are excellent ? Rothwell.—1. It is merely a question of the size of the reflector, and apart from this, the distance is immaterial. 2. One on a slightly albumenized paper is best; but we have succeeded very well with plain paper. 3 — Mercuric chloride 20 grains Ammonium chloride 20 ,, Water 1 ounce 4. Lithographic writing ink ink rubbed up with water to a mode rately stiff consistency. Thos. Slow.—It can be obtained from the Autotype Company, 74, New Oxford Street, W.C. Vade Mecum.—Something of the kind is sold by Marion and Co., Soho Square. J. Widmer.—No. 16 corresponds to 1*65 millimetres, and No. 20 corresponds to *914 millimetres. We post you a table giving fuller details. E. G.—As there is no copyright, you have probably no legal remedy. Several cases have occurred in which the aggrieved persons have taken upon themselves to destroy photographs under similar cir cumstances. An Old Subscriber.—The best imitation of ivory is celluloid or xylonite. It is a combination of soluble pyroxyline, camphor, and a white pigment. Burt Sharp.—The address is Gray Brothers, 49, Blackett Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne. W. S. F.—1. Generally speaking they give better negatives— clearer, and more perfectly gradated. 2. The idea is quite prac ticable, and has been carried out by several well-known practi tioners. The maker of the camera will construct the frame for you ; but a light-tight partition must also be fitted in the camera. 3. It has been described in the News, but is rather complex. We prefer the simple drop. Edward’s Plate-Coating Machine.—This machine, recently mentioned by M. Vidal, is described on page 540 of our volume for 1884, not on page 511, as recently stated. Uhe 4hotographit Jels. SUBSCRIPTIONS. Including Postage to any part of the United Kingdom:— Yearly ... 15s. Od | Half-Yearly ... 7s. 8d. I Quarterly ... 3s. 10d To the United States, the Continent, and the Colonies:— Yearly ... 17s. 4d. | Half-Yearly ... 8s. 8d. | Quarterly ... 4s. 4d To India (Yearly) 19s. 6d. ADVERTISEMENTS IN COLUMN. Not exceeding Five Lines (36 words)... 3s. Od. Each Additional Line 0s. 4d. Repeated insertions, and special positions or style, by contract. Advertisements should be fcrwar.ed (prepaid) to PIPER and Carter 5, t astle Street, Holborn, E.C., to reach the office not later than noon on Thursday. A fee of Gd. must be forwarded when the Publishers ar expected to receive and forward replies to Advertisements; and when they undertake the receipt of replies, they must be entrusted with the nan and address of advertiser, for revelation to applicants, in case they ma) deem it necessary.
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