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THE AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNAL.

July 20,1896.

QUEENSLAND.

QUEENSLAND AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.

The usual monthly meeting of the Queensland Amateur Photographic Society was held in their Room, Courier Buildings, on Wednesday evening, 24th ultimo—Mr. Mactaggart, President, occupying the chair. There was an average attendance.

After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed, a long discussion ensued as to the best means of inducing new members to join, and the present ones to attend the meetings more regularly. It was arranged to have, for the benefit of junior members, a series of Elementary Lectures and Demonstrations, to be undertaken by Mr. Robson.

A Syllabus was prepared for the balance of the year. In connection with the August Meeting—Lantern Night —it was decided to have an Exhibition of work by the members, which will in all probability take the shape of a Conversazione.

It was also decided to have half-yearly competitions for junior and senior members respectively, instead of the monthly as heretofore.

TASMANIA.

Hobart Notes by “ Sirius.”

It is with regret I have to chronicle the death of Henry Hall Baily, aged 57 years, one of the oldest established professional photographers in Hobart, which took place, suddenly, on June 15th, at his residence. As a youth he took to the sea, but, disliking the life, he became a student of the London School of Photography, and some years later took up his permanent residence in Hobart as a professional photographer. His work was always characterised by cleanliness and neatness, his landscape pictures being especially clear and bright. Personally, Mr. Baily was of a very quiet and unassuming disposition—rather too conservative and retiring for his interests. I am pleased to state that the business will be carried on by his son, who, I trust, will be a worthy successor to his father, and meet with every success.

The local branch of the firm Baker and Rouse has been purchased by its late manager (Mr. Trowbridge) and Mr. J. J. Sheridan. At present the shop is undergoing a process of improvement, and when in full business order promises to be an acquisition to the city. The aim of the proprietors is to run the business as a “ Photographic and Art Depot,” picture framing being an important branch of the establishment. At present the “ Art ” side is to the fore, the window being filled with a number of views and scenes in oil and water colours. Several coloured bromide enlargements occupy the background. The work is done on the premises by two artists in the employ of the firm. Altogether, such a business has been very much required in Hobart, and it is hoped that the new venture will be all that is anticipated.

NORTHERN TASMANIAN CAMERA CLUB.

About 200 persons assembled at the Wesleyan Schoolroom, Patterson Street, at the June Meeting of the Northern Tasmania Camera Club. The Rev. F. J. Nance, M.A., opened the entertainment with a neat little speech, in which he referred to the success attained by the Society, and especially at the recent Photographic Exhibitions, more so on account of most of the slides having been made by the members. Mr. J. Sparrow then exhibited about 150 views on the canvas, xoo of them belonging to the Club, and Mr. Nance concisely described them. The principal scenes were from New Zealand, the Australian colonies, and Tasmania, including views of the Volunteer Parade on the Cricket Ground, Launceston, on Queen’s Birthday. A vote of thanks to Mr. Nance for his lecturette, and to Mr. Sparrow for exhibiting the views concluded the entertainment. --------------

NEW ZEALAND.

WELLINGTON CAMERA CLUB.

The Monthly Meeting for June was held. There were 24 members present, including one lady. This was on e of the most enjoyable evenings this winter, thanks to Messrs. Gifford and Travers.

Mr. Gifford gave an interesting description of an exposure meter, which he has cleverly adapted for use in the Southern Hemisphere.

Mr. Travers exhibited a large number of Whole Plate Prints of his own production, illustrating his idea, as a judge, of some of the Competition Subjects, notably Reflections and Native Foliage. It is fortunate for most of the prize winners that he is not a competitor. There were also some beautiful Transparencies on the table, which Mr. Travers obtained in Canada. Much interest was shown in the collection, and many were the questions showered on Mr. Travers, which he good-naturedly answered to the satisfaction of the querists. A hope was expressed that others would follow Mr. Travers’ example for the sake of the less experienced members. Special votes of thanks were passed to Messrs. Travers and Gifford.

The lantern was, as usual, placed at the disposal of the Club for half an hour ; but the members did not bring slides, as it was anticipated they would. Members were urged to do more work in this fascinating branch during the winter months, so that we may have more open lantern evenings.

In the competition on Architectural Subjects Mr. Gifford took first and second awards.

Miss Buffer was elected a member of the Club at the last Committee Meeting.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 9th, the subjects for competition being Flowers, Opals, and Enlargements.

The lantern will be at the service of the members next meeting. Members who have not yet tested their slides may have them exhibited, without necessarily stating whose work they are, by informing the Secretary.

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