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• Bandzählung: 29.1885
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1885
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Avgust 28, 1885 J THE PHOTOGRAPHIC NEWS. 559 Mr. Mackie inquired why a sort of halation was met with in prints, no matter whether from paper or glass negatives. The Chairman doubted if any material would overcome the difficulty, as a similar effect was observable when looking at a dark object against a bright sky. Mr. W. H. Harrison said the phenomenon might be explained by Lord Rayleigh’s investigation, that an atmosphere of dust surrounded all bodies. Mr. A. Haddon then read a paper on the “Solubility of Paraffin Wax in Alcohol ” (page 557). Mr. Mackie thought Mr. Haddon should have included methylated alcohol, since there was still a doubt regarding the solvent power of that liquid. The Chairman had for years dissolved paraffin in hot methylated spirit for lubricating purposes. Mr. Harrison thought the wax must have contained stearic acid, or weak alcohol would not dissolve more than a pure sample. The Chairman then repeated his former experiment of dis solving Agl in KBr, using a smaller quantity of silver than last week, and applying heat to effect his object; the result was quite satisfactory. The following questions were then discussed : — “What is the best form of camera dark slide ? " “ To what temperature is it safe to raise washed emulsion without producing any detrimental effect ? ” Regarding the first question, the Chairman thought Samuel's safer than any pull-out shutter. In respect to the second question, 12')° F. was said by Mr. Cowan to be the best: beyond 150° F. he noticed a thickening in the shadows. Mr. Cobb, when using very hard gelatine, found it safe to use a temperature of 200% F., or even boiling point. St. Helen's Association for the Pursuit of Science, Literature, and Art. Photographic Section. The annual meeting of this Section (postponed from July 13th in consequence of the decision of the Council to close the premises) was held on the 13th inst., at the Association Rooms, 4, Salisbury Street, Mr. Heather in the chair. Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. The Hon. Secretary then read the annual report, and sub mitted the balance sheet, which showed a balance on hand of £2 10s. Id. The following resolutions were then carried unanimously :—“ That the balance sheet, as now,presented, be adopted, and that the Secretary be instructed to pay over the sum of £2 5s. to the Treasurer of the Association as a contribu tion to the general fund.’’ “ That the Photographic Section of the Association for pursuit of Science, Literature, and Art, be hereby dissolved.’’ “That, with a view to forming a photo graphic association, a preliminary meeting be held on the 27th inst., and, in the meantime, those present be requested to canvass for members.’’ After passing a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman and Secretary, the meeting closed. Manchester Photographic Society. On Saturday, August 15, the eighth out-door meeting of the above Society was held at Wortley. A good muster, together with a beautiful day, rendered the gathering a most enjoyable one, marred only by the disappointment of not being able to gain admission to the Old and New Halls, owing to the presence of the families of the Earl of Ellesmere and the Hon. Algernon Egerton. On arrival at Wortley the party at once made for the lake, or, as it is called in local parlance, Wortley Dam, the road thereto running parallel with the railway for a short distance, which it then crosses by a neat iron bridge, at the extremity of which is a subterranean passage, and as we emerge therefrom the lake bursts upon our view, framed in a leafy setting, through which the summer sun darts its golden rays, forming a picture unequalled within many miles of our smoke-begrimed Cotton opolis. The umbrageous trees, the soft greensward, v. ith aviary and boathouse mirrored on the bosom of the placid lake, have oft and oft been limned by pencil and camera, and the veteran brother, often though he has had a shot in times gone by, cannot resist the temptation of having another shy at it. Our next view is a cottage nestling in the shadow of majestic trees, which whilst some of our friends are busy with, others are trying to secure a shot (but not with powder) at our feathered favourites on the lake below ; but who, like many of the genus homo, have to be decoyed and bribed to get them within range of our guns. Pursuing our ramble, we come to the entrance to the famous underground canal constructed by Francis, second Duke of Bridgwater, which extends for a distance of nearly six miles in a straight line in the direction of Bolton, and, including all its ramifications, is nearly forty miles in extent. A short distance from this stands the Court House, a picturesque building, and for an exposure on this we were only just in time, before the serenity of this quiet village was disturbed by the advent of a number of scholars to a demonstration which was to be held during the afternoon. This, of course, put an end to our work in this locality, and we decided to march for Kemp- nough and Wardley Halls. Our route lay along the road by which part of the procession marched to the rendezvous, and which appeared to be led by some of our brethren, with cameras on high doing duty for banners and standards for this tem perance army, rendered the more amusing by their having so recently emerged from a well-known hostel. Kempnough Hall was next visited, but its sequestered position rendered it difficult for the camera. Crossing Doe Green, our road leads us to Wardley Hall, an ancient and venerable pile, the former seat of the Wortleys. Through the kindness of Mr. Gardner, the members were allowed to inspect the interior of the Hall. All cameras are brought to bear on this charming and picturesque building, its image reflected in the waters of the moat, with here and there a water-lily for a foreground, tinged by the rays of the setting sun, forming a picture which well repays a visit for this alone. On Wednesday, August 19, there was a good muster of members for the day’s excursion. The choice of Ingleton as the district to be visited had the special recommendation that it opened up a comparatively new district; and, from the ex perience gained by the members who were present on this occa sion, there is no doubt that the visit will be repeated at some future time; if not to the same spot, at any rate, to one not far distant from it. The beauty of the weather went far to compensate for what would otherwise have been a very tedious journey. The party had no sooner alighted at Ingleton, and were scarcely outside the station, when they found occupation for their cameras. The viaduct, which here crosses the valley, with the village itself spreading out on both sides of it, and the massive form of Ingleborough for a background, made up a very suitable picture as a preliminary to the day’s operations. Under the guidance of a local photographer who kindly volunteered to lead, the party at once sallied forth through the village. It may be mentioned here, for the benefit of future visitors, that Ingleton has been hitherto, comparatively speaking, a closed book to the tourist in search of the picturesque. The two glens which furrow, as it were, the sides of Ingleborough and Whernside, and through which run the Doe and the Greta, tributaries of the Lune, were practically inaccessible. But in the spring of the present year, some of the enterprising spirits of the locality formed themselves into an Improvement Committee, and the work they have done so far is very creditable to them in every way. The approach to the glen of the Doe (the only one visited on this occasion) is over a stile on the right-hand side of the road. A signboard, placed here by the Committee, intimates that the chief points of interest in the glen are the “ Swillabottom Pool,” the “ Pecca Falls,” and “ Thornton Force.” For the privilege of viewing these places and exploring the glen throughout its entire length, the modest sum of twopence is charged. Progress along the bank of the stream was easy enough at first, but soon . the inequalities of the ground became evident by a pathway with ' here and there steps cut out of the solid rock. At convenient ' distances also, and particularly after a slight ascent, seats were i placed, both for rest and for enjoyment of the scenery. Soon > the ascent became somewhat precipitous, and even toilsome, i calling forth energetic adjectives from some of the party more , heavily burdened than the rest. At length a small terrace-like ■ platform was reached, and the toil was forgotten in admiration ' of the prospect revealed. The glen here assumes a graceful J curve, in form of an amphitheatre, with dense woods on one i side and rocky precipices on the other, and from the midst ; issues forth the first of the falls, of a horse-tail shape, and form ing altogether a most charming picture. The distance, however,