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136 THE PHOTOGRAPHIC NEWS. [February 13, 1891. position and light and shade, illustrating his remarks by dia grams on the blackboard and a large number of choice lantern slides thrown upon the screen, thus bringing before his hearers the leading points in his address. At the close of the lecture, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr. T. W. Thornton, the retiring president. The CROYDON Microscopical and NArURAL History Club (Photographic Section). February 6th.—Mr. John Weir Brown in the chair. Mr. J. Howson gave a demonstration on bromide and alpha papers. This was the first demonstration of the kind that had taken place in the Club’s newly-acquired dark-room. The Glasgow Photographic Association. January 29th.—The second popular meeting was held in the large hall of the Philosophical Society’s Rooms, 207, Bath Street, Mr. William Lang, jun., in the chair. M. A. Lindsay Miller gave an interesting and instructive lecture, entitled “Architecture from the Earliest Times to the Present Day.” The lecture was illustrated with limelight views of the chief buildings of ancient and modern times ; the features and characteristic style of each were fully explained by the lecturer. February 5th.—The fourth general meeting, in the Philo sophical Society’s Rooms, 207, Bath Street. Mr. William Lang, jun., in the chair. The following were unanimously elected members : Messrs. J. T. Bottomley, M.A., F.R.S., A. Neilson, J. Adamson, jun., and W. M'Whirter. Specimens of flash-light portraiture were exhibited. A communication from Mr. A. Pringle (honorary member) on “ Albumen Slides ” was read by the Secretary, and a paper on “The Optical Lantern, its History and Development” (see page 129), was given by Mr. Lang. A lantern exhibition of slides prepared by the method advo cated by Mr. Pringle, and a collection of Ferrier and Senlin’s slides, brought the proceedings to a close. Received.—From the Scovil and Adams Company, N.Y., “ A Cyclopedic Index to the Photoyraphie Times Almanac for 1891,” compiled by Prof. C. Ehrmann. This is a supple mentary publication to the almanac, to which it is a fuller index than is given in the book itself. It contains useful information, arranged conveniently in alphabetical order. The same firm sends also a framed copy of the patented “ Dial Calendar for 1891.” -From Messrs. Hazell, Watson, and Viney, “ Evening Work for Amateur Photographers,” by T. C. Hepworth, and the “Artof Retouching,” by J. Hubert. The name of the author is sufficient guarantee of the excellence of the first-named work, which contains valuable information educationally important to the modern amateur photographer as to the profitable occupation of his time during the winter months, and at times when no dependence can be placed on daylight. The book is divided into nineteen chapters extending to 196 pages, and is well illustrated with camera and pencil by the author. Mr. Hubert speaks with acknowledged authority on the subject he has taken in hand, and adds to his informa tion on retouching, some chapters on portraiture and flash-light photography. The book contains a Woodburytype reproduction from a negative before and after retouching, as well as other illus trations in elucidation of the matters dealt with. From Kegan Paul, Trench, and Co., Sun Artists for January. Mr. B. Gay Wilkinson is the subject of the descriptive essay, and the plates are from his four photographs entitled respectively, “ Sand Dunes,” “Prawning,” “A Pastoral,” and “A Windy Corner.” The writer of the essay, Rev. F. C. Lambert, draws a parallel between Gay, the “poet born ” and “ word painter, ” and Mr. Wilkinson, who having community of blood and lineage with the poet, shows also, in his pictorial expressions, some measure of the “ poetic fantasy in nature’s boundless store.” —From the Crystal Palace Company, a notice paper and entry form of the forthcoming National Photographic Exhibition to be held at the Crystal Palace from Monday, April 13th, to Saturday, May 2nd next. Anskers to Corresponents. AU Oomm iaistiss, ecept advertisamnts, intended for publication, should be addressed to the Editor of the PaorOGRAPIIC News, 5, Furnival Street, London, E.C. AU questions requiring a reply in this column should be addressed to Mr. John Spiller, F.O.S., 2, St. Mary's Road, Oanonbury, London, N. All Advertisements and communications relating to money matters, and for the sale of the paper, should be addressed to the Publishers of the Photographic News, Messrs. Piper & Carter, 5, Furnival Street, London. C. C.—P rints in Black and White. There is no aniline process applicable to such a purpose and giving a jet black. The best method of sun printing should be either the platinotype or carbon process ; but in the event of a large number of copies being required, one of the photo-mechanical methods of reproduction ought to be resorted to. This may be either collotype, bitumen process, or by photo-zincography, much depending upon the character and average size of the originals, and number of copies desired. By giving us further information upon these points, we may be better able to advise you. T. P.—Lortl Rayleigh’s Wire-gauze Experiment. The object was to show that, by diminishing the size of- the pinhole in the card, within certain limits, the structural definition of the wire gauze, as seen through it at a distance of three or four feet, becomes impaired. In like manner it was quite possible to use too small a stop with a lens, and so deteriorate its defining power ; in fact, it might come to be worse than using no lens at all. The reference to astigmatism was centred in the fact that the same little contrivance could be used as a test for discovering this imperfection in the human eye. By examining the wire gauze in different positions between vertical and horizontal, any visual defect makes itself at once apparent, and the angle of imperfect definition couid be noted. Tyro.—Cotton Wool Vignettes. The stained oval glasses seldom give the best results. Each portrait requires specific treatment, and nothing is better than a thick card with oval aperture and gummed edges, upon which cotton wool fibres may be arranged and drawn out to suit the requirements of each negative about to be printed. Some prefer to use a double card with the loose cotton wool filled in between the two layers. S. E. N. (Wisbeach).—Impurities in Sulphites. By long keeping in imperfectly stoppered bottles, sulphites are apt to become further oxidised, slowly passing into sulphates. To test for this latter impurity in any sample, dissolve it in distilled water, and add hydrochloric acid and chloride of barium, when the formation of a heavy white precipitate at once indicates sulphate. Small quantities are often met with, and may be disregarded. A. L. (Ryde).—Coloured Mounts. According to the effect desired, you may either choose a tone which harmonises with the middle tints in your print, or shows a perceptible relief by contrast. Avoid violent variation, or too pro nounced a colour for the mount, which is always dis tasteful. F. C.—Foreign Membership. By the rules, if a member goes abroad and remains absent from this country for any length of time—notice of such intention having been given to the secretary—he is excused from payment, but the official papers are not forwarded. Eastcheap.—Plain Paper Printing. The information you were seeking for is all to be found at pages 71 to 73 of the “Photographic Printers’ Assistant” (price one shilling), published by Messrs. Piper and Carter. It is advisable to use a little gelatine, and ammonio-nitrate of silver is pre ferable ; but you would find it rather tedious to apply this with a brush. A fine quality of cartridge paper ought to suit your purpose. H. G. W. (Shoreditch).—Kershaw’s instantaneous shutter answers to the description given in your letter. Wanted, on loan for a few days, or to know where a copy of Messrs. Sutton and Dawson’s “Dictionary of Photography " can be obtained.
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