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• Bandzählung: 29.1885
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THE PHOTOGRAPHIC NEWS. 671 October 16, 1885.] the first prize to a picture signed 11 Caller Herrin’,” representing two children, one of a number of platinotype prints sent in by the same hand ; the second prize was awarded to a silver print, entitled “Gossips,” and signed “ Harmony,” one of a series of more than fifty by the same hand ; and the third place to another photograph signed “Caller Herrin’,” representing a fishing boat. On opening the sealed envelopes it was found that the first prize, a silver medal, was gained by Marshall Wane, and the second prize, a bronze medal, was won by T. G. Whaite, the third prize being also taken by M. Wane ; according to rule, this medal is not awarded. The three pictures were then exhibited and much admired. The Chairman intimated that the whole of the pictures sent in for competition would be exhibited on a future occasion, and he trusted every member of the Society who had produced any thing of general interest would send in something to help the display, as the Council had it under consideration to me et on that occasion in a large hall, so that the pictures could be examined with comfort and profit. T. G. Whaite read a paper on “Paper Negatives,” (see page 6G7), illustrated by a large number of beautiful prints, together with the paper negatives from which they were pro duced ; after which he developed some paper negatives, and demonstrated the mode of rendering them translucent by means of hot castor oil. Alexander Mathison exhibited specimen negatives by the same process, and also prints from them. He found the manipu lations easy, and the results eminently satisfactory; the only unpleasantness in the operations was the use of the castor oil. The main feature in the successful application of the oil was to make it hot enough, and he used for the oil a dish supported within another tin dish containing water kept constantly boiling by means of a Bunsen burner. He had taken the same subjects under identical conditions on plates and films, and found the latter distinctly more rapid ; and he felt that with these films and a roller-slide, an amateur was better armed to gain his end than by any means hitherto in use. Mr. Bashford said many workers were in the habit of print ing from their negatives without protecting them by varnish. He had never been able to do this, as he found the gelatine sur face always absorbed some of the silver from the paper. He wished to know if the films that were neither oiled nor waxed were protected in any way, as otherwise he feared they would rapidly deteriorate. James Criohton said he had taken large numbers of prints from unvarnished negatives, and had never found them stained. Others also made similar statements. J. M. Turnbull said the reason why some could print from unvarnished negatives with impunity, while others could not, was due to the former using a paper (probably “ preservative ”) that contained very little or no free silver, while the latter were generally professional photographers who sensitized their own paper, and always aimed at securing an excess of silver in the paper. The professional photographer also often used the paper with a considerable amount of moisture in it, and in either case the gelatine film would require protection. Bradford Amateur Photographic Society. The monthly meeting was held on Thursday, October 8th, the President, Duncan G. Law, in the chair. After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed, it was resolved that the monthly meetings should be held on the second Thursday in the month instead of the first. Mr. Law showed some film negatives on the Eastman Walker paper, and described the main features in the Inventions Exhibi tion interesting to a photographer. Mr. Scorah, the Secretary, distributed some tablets of com pressed pyrogallic containing four grains each, sent by Marion and Co. ; also a new shutter actuated between the lenses. The rules for the prize competition were then decided on. The prize list comprises seven classes, in which prizes will be offered for the best landscape on full plate, and upwards ; ditto smaller sizes than full plate ; best instanstaneous ; best archi- techtral subject; best composition picture ; best series of three lantern slides ; best picture in the exhibition. In each class, first prize £1 ; ditto second prize, 10s. All pictures to be the genuine work of the exhibitor, printed from negatives taken this year. All pictures must be mounted on cards with white mar gins, and neither enamelled nor mounted in optical contact with glass. No retouching allowed, and in the case of doubt, nega tives may be called for by the judges. Focal length of lens, size of stop, and length of exposure to be stated on the mount of each picture. Each exhibitor may send in three pictures for competition in each class. The second prize to be withheld un less there are at least three competitors in each class. The lantern slides to be taken from exhibitor’s own negatives, and prepared by the exhibitor himself. An entrance fee of Is. must be paid by each exhibitor in each class in order to meet expenses. Photographic Society of Ireland. The opening meeting for the session 1885-6 was held at the Royal College of Science, Dublin, on Friday evening last, the 9th inst., George Mansfield in the chair. After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and con firmed, Greenwood Pim read some notes on his recent tour in Switzer land, and passed round an album containing nearly fifty views taken in that region during his trip, many of which were very good, especially some of those of snow-capped hills. He also passed around a couple of negatives as specimens, resulting from the use of Beachey’s developer. J. V. Robinson then showed and explained his patent roller slide for use with negative paper in coils. He also showed some excellent negatives and prints taken with it. Mr. Mansfield also showed some paper negatives on War- nerke’s paper, and prints therefrom. It was announced that the next meeting would be the annual one, and that the nomination of committee and officers should be sent in a fortnight before that date. The Society will award four bronze medals—two for large pic tures and two for small—for the best and most artistic work done during the past season. Pictures for competition must be sent to the Secretary on or before 2nd prox. BrRMINGIAI Photografiiic Society. The first meeting of the winter session was held on Thursday, October 8th, in the Technical School, Bridge Street, W. Jerome Harrison, F.G.S., in the chair. The following gentlemen were elected members Messrs. Taylor, Hands, Coleman, and Hadley. Mr. Harrison then gave the paper of the evening on the 11 Eastman Film,” showing specimens of the paper before and after development. The prints exhibited from negatives taken on the paper showed a remarkable freedom from the grain, a thing which many members thought would be the failing point. Mr. Harrison next explained the working of the roller slide, illustrating the same by drawings on the board, and the carrier patented by the Company for exposing the tissue in the ordinary slides. The general opinion of the members present was that the maximum of advantage was obtained when the roller was used. Some cards were passed round with views on each side which were remarkably well done. The meeting then adjourned to October 22nd, when Mr. Nock will deliver a practical paper on the “ Making of Gelatine Emul sion,” &c. Birkenhead Photographic Association. The tenth ordinary meeting was held on Thursday last, October 8, at the Free Public Library, Hamilton Street, J. Alexander Forrest (President) in the chair. There was a large gathering of members, and several interest ing items were brought before their notice, amongst which was a roller slide, exhibited and described by H. A. Davies; the beauty of its construction and the simplicity of its manipulation called forth universal admiration. A. W. Beer alio passed round a few negatives taken upon films, explaining that he had been compelled to undertake the experiments rather hurriedly, in consequence of the shortness of time at his disposal before the meeting night, but he thought the results would suffice to show that the invention was a most important one ; and although he was not of opinion that it would readily supplant the use of glass in the case of the smaller sizes, he had no doubt whatever but that it would be found to be a considerable advantage where larger plates, say 10 by 8 and upwards, were made use of. With reference to exposure, he