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THE AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNAL,

i he election of officers was then proceeded with, and Mr. H. G. Roebuck was re-elected to the presidency amidst applause. Ihe following gentlemen were then declared elected to the vacant positions: Vice-presidents, Messrs. C. 0. DentryandJ. Wadelton; treasurer, Mr.

R. C. Hocking; secretary, Mr. J. Hammerton, jun.; assistant secretary, Mr. A. J. Wood; question-box editor, Mr. G. H. Brinsmead; librarian, Mr. Matthews; press correspondent, Mr. W. E. Turner; general committee, Messrs. Waddell, Brinsmead, Leitch, Thacker, and Mawson. A discussion ensued as to the appointment of lantern engineers, Mr. Waddell urging that they should appoint one chief engineer and two assistant engineers. Mr. Geo. H. Brinsmead was elected chief engineer, and Messrs. Humble and Bartlett second engineers. A vote of thanks, was accorded the retiring vice-presidents and treasurer on the motion of Mr. ]. Hammerton, and seconded by Air. Waddell. It was decided, on the motion of Mr. Brinsmead, and seconded by Mr. Wadelton, that a special meeting should be held to make arrangements for the continuance of the Wombat, the society’s journal. It was mentioned, in reply to a question, that the journal had more than paid its way during the year of publication. The secretary intimated that he had received the international set of slides which are exchanged by the Colonial and English societies, and it was agreed that the slides should be shown at an entertainment to be held at the College on Monday, 13th inst. The suggestion of Mr. Mockridge that a collection be taken up at the half-yearly commencement was favourably received, and a vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings.

June 19.—Mr. Brinsmead gave a practical demonstration on platinotype preparation, printing, and toning, and was very successful. The prints treated were much admired, and showed that he had the subject well in hand, and at the conclusion a vote of thanks for the demonstration. A large attendance. Air. Wadelton occupied the chair.

June 26.—Alonthly meeting; Air. Brinsmead in the chair. A large attendance. Correspondence and journals received. New members elected: A. Glover, E. Parkinson, E. D. Wilcox, E. Creer. Nomination of officer-bearers for the ensuing year took place. Competition for month: Best copying, A. E. Bratley, 1st; B. Stafford, 2nd; G. Brinsmead, 3rd. Landscapes: C. O Dentry, 1st; G. Brinsmead, 2nd; J. Wadelton, 3rd; beginners, H. Wadelton. Ihe copying caused a lot of work to be sent in, much interest being taken, The subjects were good, and the Judges (Messrs. V addell, Leitch, and Purnell) found it a difficult task to make the awards.

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WORKING MEN’S COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB.

The usual monthly meeting was held in the Club s Room on Tuesday evening, the 7th July, and, considering the boisterous and wet state of the weather, there was an excellent attendance; the chair being occupied bv Mr. Camm, Vice-President.

The membership list is still growing, and, after the minutes of previous meeting had been read and confirmed, the following gentlemen were elected members Professor D. McAlpine, Captain Colin Alacdonald, Andrew Pringle (London), and Messrs. Vanheems, Lumsden, and Ellis. Several other names were handed in as being proposed, including two ladies. There are now several lady members, and altogether the Club has commenced the new year excellently as far as being sure of being on a sound footing financially from the members’ subscription list, and the number of names is now mounting well towards the century.

The advisability of having a Certificate of Membership was discussed, and, after several members had spoken on the subject, it was decided that there be one, and that the Committee procure a suitable design and submit it for consideration at a future date.

The Syllabus for the ensuing year was distributed, and the Hon. Secretary announced that the following gentlemen offered prizes for competitions to be held during the year: Messrs. L. W. Hart, J. P. Campbell, T. J. East-ham, Baker and Rouse, Ltd., and J. W. Small and Co.

It was resolved that a social evening be held in the Club Rooms on the occasion of the Executive Committee of the late Exhibition relinquishing office. After this had been discussed, and other matters of minor importance attended to, an Exhibition of Lantern Slides was held; and, everything being in readiness, and the lantern in its best behaviour (as it always is in the hands of Air. Sturtevant, the Lanternist to the Club), everyone enjoyed the time thus spent. Several sets of excellent slides were put through, Air. Relph deviating from the usual style of slide by showing some that had been toned by various formulae, and explaining his methods at the same time. Air. Bennett also showed several tinted slides.

The proceedings were wound up with the usual vote of thanks to the chairman and also to the donors of the various prizes. The item on the Syllabus lor the next meeting will be a paper by Air. J. P. Campbell on “ Carbon or Autotype Printing,” together with a demonstra, j-ion of the process, and as this gentleman has so far been very successful as a carbon printer, the evening will, no doubt, be interesting. A competition for a Kodak camera, presented by Mr. Hart for the best half-plate picture of a tree in winter will also be held. The committee will be pleased to welcome any photographic friends at any of the demonstrations.

Syllabus lor August.

Aug. 4.—Demonstration: Carbon Printing, Mr. }. P, Campbell.

Competition for Pocket Kodak, presented by Mr. L. W , Hart, for best halt-plate picture of a tree in winter.

,, 18.—Opals and Transparencies.

Junior Competitions,

(Members who have taken up the study of Photography since July, 1894.)

A Tbornton-Pickard Shutter, presented by a Club member, wil be awarded to the member obtaining the highest number of points at the Competitions during the year.

The Club's Dark Room is open to members at any time during the hours which the College is open.

For all information apply to the Hon. Secretary.

Balance of Syllabus for the year will appear in next issue,

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