NELSON CAMERA CLUB

FORMED c.1888

15th AUGUST 1888  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXI, ISSUE 5293

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
THE ORDINARY MEETING of the Nelson Camera Club is POSTPONED until the 22nd February, at 7.30, when all interested in Photography are invited to attend.

GEORGE SHALLCRASS
HON. SECRETARY



25th JANUARY 1890  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXIV, ISSUE 21

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Nelson Camera Club intend holding a photographic exhibition early in February. Mr. McLean, the Hon.Secretary, will be glad if those having photographs, etc, will communicate with him.



28th JANUARY 1890  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXIII, ISSUE 5712

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHS
The Nelson Camera Club are arranging for an exhibition of photographs, to be held in the Shelbourne Street schoolroom on the 4th and 5th of February. No charge will be made for admission, and as it is desired to make the exhibition as interesting and instructive as possibly those having photographs, daguerreotypes, etc. of interest, are asked to kindly communicate with the Committee, who will exercise the greatest care with respect to any exhibits entrusted to their charge.



30th JANUARY 1890  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXIV, ISSUE 25

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHS
The Nelson Camera Club have decided to hold a photographic exhibition in the Shelbourne street schoolroom on Tuesday and Wednesday next. The Hon.Secretary, Mr. McLean will be pleased to receive any photographs, or anything connected with photography for exhibition. Admission to the exhibition will be free.



31st JANUARY 1890  Page 3 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXIV, ISSUE 26
3rd FEBRUARY 1890  Page 3 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXIV, ISSUE 28

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
will be held in the Shelbourne street School-room,
TUESDAY 4th February, 1890, from 7pm to 10pm, and
WEDNESDAY 5th February, from 3pm to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm.
Admission Free.

F.W. MACLEAN
HON.SECRETARY.



4th FEBRUARY 1890  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXIII, ISSUE 5718

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
AN INTERESTING EXHIBITION
The members of the Nelson Camera Club have organized an exhibition of photographs, which will take place in the Shelbourne street Schoolroom, and will be open for private view this afternoon to those who have received invitations, and subsequently to the public free of charge. No pains have been spared by the members to make the exhibition a complete success, and in addition to local work of interest, a large number of very fine photographs will be shown. The exhibition will be thrown open from 7pm till 10pm this evening, and also tomorrow in the afternoon and evening.



5th FEBRUARY 1890  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXIII, ISSUE 5719

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION
We venture to state that there are very few who visit the admirable collection of photographs now being exhibited at the Shelbourne street Schoolroom, under the auspices of the Nelson Camera Club, who will not at once admit that the collection altogether surpasses in excellence anything they had expected. The few who do not will be those who, having been behind the scene?, knew what to expect. It is certainly very gratifying to receive the complete demonstration that is afforded by the exhibits that the Nelson Camera Club is an institution full of vitality, that its members are energetic as well as the possessor of manipulative skill and artistic taste, and that the Club is bent on benefiting the district by bringing within the view of all the wonderful beauties of our favored district's — beauties which nature has wisely hidden beyond the desecrating reaches of practically all, save the lovers of the truly beautiful. Fortunate indeed are those amongst as who have a soul above common things that we have within easy reach by sea and land such exquisite scenery as the members of the Camera Club are endeavoring to make familiar to all. The exhibition in question would be robbed of one of its merits were it not that beside the photographs of our Nelson scenery are other views illustrating many of the beauties of England, Scotland, Switzerland, and America, for the natural comparison is calculated to awaken a spirit of pride and to convince even those who are fond of decrying New Zealand, that for beauty Nelson stands pre-eminent. In paint of merit, too, the photographs by Nelson amateurs are in nearly every case worthy a place beside those of the most celebrated photographers of the day.

Mr. Fell, the President of the Club, shows a splendid collection of photographs, and he seems to be equally at home on the land, or on the sea, or in the studio. His portrait of Judge Richmond is only one among many real pictures that claim admiration. Then his interiors, taken by the magnesium flash light, are also remarkable, and one, "Saturday night", a picture of a child enjoying its "tub" is decidedly clever. Twenty platinotype notes of a trip from Totaranui to Bark Bay and back are amongst the most interesting of the whole of the exhibits, and amongst his other contributions to the collection may be mentioned the portraits of a "Well known footballer", of Mr. Ben Crisp, "An Anglican Captive", and others, his picture of the Magellan Straits, taken from the deck of the ss Tongariro, and some moonlight effects, including a view from the Boulder Bank with a ketch coming down to the harbor, and his exhibits which took a prize at Wellington. Mr. Igglesden shows a limited number of very beautiful photographs, his views of Nelson from the Wakapuaka road and in the Maitai Valley claiming admiration. Mr. A. Elliott shows a number of very beautiful and admirably executed views, one in the Maitai Valley with the bills reflected in the river being a jem.

Miss Esther Atkinson shows some fine views of Nelson, taken from the southern part of the city and Mr. Seymour a number of very excellent photographs showing peeps on the Buller river in the neighborhood of the Lyell. Mr. Catley's picture from the rocks on a stormy day is another remarkable picture, the waves appearing in motion. Lord Onslow shows a number of photographs and his picture of nikau palms and fern trees, taken at Collins Bush, Wakapuaka, is the most successful amongst such subjects. His Lordship also exhibits photographs of his country seat in Surrey and of himself and the Countess with the poodle which was threatened quarantine. Captain Saville A.D.C to his Excellency, exhibits a picture by himself, taken at the Cliffs, entitled "The dolls tea party", in which the children of his Excellency appear entertaining their waxwork pets and an exceedingly pretty picture it is. Mr. McLean has a very fine collection and he shows prints from the same negatives by various processes, such as the silver print, bromide, platinum. His views in the Wairoa Gorge and others across the Bay are full of interest, one of the most clever of the series being "Fishing on the Wharf". His photographs of the Camera Falls, Bark Bay, are admirable and amongst others the "Sunset in Blind Bay" claims appreciation. Messrs Smith and Ward have a magnificent collection of lake and mountain scenery, Amongst these may be mentioned Lake Psyche, Spencer mountains, Wairoa Gorge, Lake Guyon, the Gate Rock Amuri and among the Spencer Mountains, Mr. Smith also shows very beautiful photographs of the Camera Falls, Bark Bay, a lime stone bluff, Amuri, On the Sands Fishers Island Astrolabe, Mount Egmont and Totaranui, as well as interiors of drawing rooms of the Cathedral and of the Provincial Hall.

Mr. Ward has three very beautiful photographs of the Wairoa Gorge, another of Lake Tennyson, and a very effective view on the Wakapuaka road. Mr. Halse of Wellington shows some very beautiful photographs which took first class prize at the Wellington art Exhibition, and Mr. Wright also of Wellington has sent two cases of excellent specimens of his work. Mr. Bothamley of Wellington sends a fine collection of views, many of them taken in the Queen Charlotte Sound, and Mr. Crawford of Gisborne is another exhibitor of good work. Mr. Patterson of Nelson shows a number of very beautiful photographs, including a view of Hobart and one of the Nile street bridge, and Mr. Leander whose view "on the Avon", is a very artistic piece of work, is also an exhibitor of some very admirable piece of work. In a small room at the back are hung a fine collection of photographs lent by the Public Works Department. The Bishop also shows a small collection, including pictures by Mr. Sutcliffe, the celebrated Whitby photographer, and others by Mr. Branfill. Mr. M'Lean shows a number of very beautiful pictures by a relative — Mr. Hunter — embracing views in Switzerland and in Scotland, and these, together with his other pictures, including "Darning Stockings", and "Sorting Fishing lines", are greatly admired. Mr. Cock exhibits a fine photograph of the Hochstetter glacier, Mr. Nairn a carbon enlargement of a fine portrait. Mrs H. Hodgson, a view of the Yosemite Valley, and Mr. A.S. Atkinson some fine photographs illustrative of scenes in Venice. There are a very great many more photographs of interest, but at the present time those of the new Forth Bridge, just opened, will claim more than ordinary attention, the cantilever piers being 370 feet high, the span a third of a mile, and the railway line 150 feet above the water. This exceedingly interesting exhibition will be thrown open this afternoon and evening free of charge, and to-night Mr. Fell has kindly promised to give a demonstration in platinotype printing.



7th FEBRUARY 1890  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXIII, ISSUE 5721

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Very great were the efforts made by the members of the Nelson Camera Club in their desire to make the first of their public exhibitions of photographs a success, and it has, no doubt, been most gratifying to them to find that their efforts have been so thoroughly appreciated. The doors were thrown open freely to the public, and for three days the Shelbourne street School-room has been besieged by visitors, and the admirable collection of photographic pictures has been very greatly and no less deservedly admired. Mr. Fell, the President of the Club, and Mr. McLean, the Hon.Secretary, have been indefatigable in their efforts to create interest in the work of the Club, and they have been ably supported by the other members. The only regret we have heard expressed is that the fine collection could not be sent all round the world to make known to all people some few of the many charms of the Nelson district. We desire to congratulate the Club on the remarkable success it has attained as a Club, and to express a hope that periodical exhibitions may be held, though it is scarcely fair that the Club should bear the cost of entertaining so many.



7th FEBRUARY 1890  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXIV, ISSUE 32

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Nelson Camera Club exhibition was closed last night after again attracting a number of visitors during the afternoon and evening, all of whom appeared to thoroughly appreciate the excellence of the photographs and the beauty of the views depicted. The members of the Club have the satisfaction of knowing that they have afforded a considerable amount of pleasure to a large number of their fellow citizens.



19th FEBRUARY 1890  Page 5 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXIII, ISSUE 5731

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION
We venture to state that there are very few who visit the admirable collection of photographs now being exhibited at the Shelbourne street Schoolroom, under the auspices of the Nelson Camera Club, who will not at once admit that the collection altogether surpasses in excellence anything they had expected. The few who do not will be those who, having been behind the scenes, knew what to expect. It is certainly very gratifying to receive the complete demonstration that is afforded by the exhibits that the Nelson Camera Club is an institution full of vitality, that its members are energetic as well as the possessors of manipulative skill and artistic taste, and that the Club is bent on benefiting the district by bringing within the view of all the wonderful beauties of our favored district — beauties which nature has wisely hidden beyond the desecrating reaches of practically all, save the lovers of the truly beautiful. Fortunate indeed are those amongst us who have a soul above common things that we have within easy reach by sea and land such exquisite scenery as the members of the Camera Club are endeavoring to make familiar to all. The exhibition in question would be robbed of one of its merits were it not that beside the photographs of our Nelson scenery are other views illustrating many of the beauties of England, Scotland, Switzerland, and America, for the natural comparison is calculated to awaken a spirit of pride and to convince even those who are fond of decrying New Zealand, that for beauty Nelson stands pre-eminent.

In point of merit, too, the photographs by Nelson amateurs are in nearly every case worthy a place beside those of the most celebrated photographers of the day. Mr. Fell the President of the Club, shows a splendid collection of photographs, and he seems to be equally at home on the land, or on the sea, or in the studio. His portrait of Judge Richmond is only one among many real pictures that claim admiration. Then his interiors, taken by the magnesium flash light, are also remarkable, and one, "Saturday night", a picture of a child enjoying its "tub" is decidedly clever. Twenty platinotype notes of a trip from Totaranui to Bark Bay and back are amongst the most interesting of the whole of the exhibits, and amongst his other contributions to the collection may be mentioned the portraits of a "well known footballer", of Mr. Ben Crisp, "An Anglican Captive", and others, his picture of the Magellan Straits, taken from the deck of the ss Tongariro, and some moonlight effects, including a view from the Boulder Bank with ketch coming down to the harbor, and his exhibits which took a prize at Wellington. Mr. Iggleeden shows limited number of very beautiful photographs, his views of Nelson from the Wakapuaka road and in the Maitai Valley claiming admiration.

Mr. A. Elliott shows a number of very beautiful and admirably executed views, one in the Maitai Valley with the hills reflected in the river being a gem. Miss Esther Atkinson shows some fine views of Nelson, taken from the southern part of the city, and Mr. Seymour a number of very excellent photographs showing peeps on the Buller river in the neighborhood of the Lyell. Mr. Catley's picture from the Rocks on a stormy day is another remarkable picture, the waves appearing in motion. Lord Onslow shows a number of photographs, and his picture of nikau palms and fern trees, taken at Collins Bush, Wakapuaka, is tbe most successful amongst such subjects. His Lordship also exhibits photographs of his country seat in Surrey, and of himself and the Countess with the poodle which was threatened quarantine. Captain Saville A.D.C to his Excellency, exhibits a picture by himself, taken at the Cliffs, entitled "The dolls tea party", in which the children of his Excellency appear entertaining their waxwork pets, and an exceedingly pretty picture it is. Mr. McLean has a very fine collection, and he shows prints from the same negatives by various processes, such as the silver print, the bromide, the platinum. His views in the Wairoa Gorge and others across the Bay are full of interest, one of the most clever of the series being "Fishing on the Wharf". Hie photographs of the Camera Falls, Bark Bay, are admirable, and amongst others the "Sunset in Blind Bay" claims appreciation. Messrs Smith & Ward have a magnificent collection of lake and mountain scenery, Amongst these may be mentioned Lake Psyche, Spencer mountains, Wairoa Gorge, Lake Guyon, the Gate Rock Amuri, and among the Spencer Mountains, Mr. Smith also shows very beautiful photographs of the Camera Falls, Bark Bay, a lime stone bluff, Amuri, On the Sands Fishers Island Astrolabe, Monnt Egmont, and Totaranui, as well as interiors of drawing rooms, of the Cathedral, and of the Provincial Hall.

Mr. Ward has three very beautiful photographs of the Wairoa Gorge, another of Lake Tennyson, and a very effective view on the Wakapuaka road. Mr. Halse of Wellington shows some very beautiful photographs which took first class prize at the Wellington art Exhibition, and Mr. Wright also of Wellington has sent two cases of excellent specimens of his work. Mr. Bothamley of Wellington sends a fine collection of views, many of them taken in the Queen Charlotte Sound, and Mr. Crawford of Gisborne is another exhibitor of good work. Mr. Patterson of Nelson shows a number of very beautiful photographs, including a view of Hobart and one of the Nile street bridge, and Mr. Leander whose view "on the Avon", is a very artistic piece of work, is also an exhibitor of some very admirable piece of work. In a small room at the back are hung a fine collection of photographs lent by the Public Works Department. The Bishop also shows a small collection, including pictures by Mr. Sutcliffe, the celebrated Whitby photographer, and others by Mr. Branfill. Mr. M'Lean shows a number of very beautiful pictures by a relative — Mr. Hunter — embracing views in Switzerland and in Scotland, and these, together with his other pictures, including "Darning Stockings", and "Sorting Fishing lines", are greatly admired. Mr. Cock exhibits a fine photograph of the Hochstetter glacier, Mr. Nairn a carbon enlargement of a fine portrait, Mrs H. Hodgson, a view of the Yosemite Valley, and Mr. A.S. Atkinson some fine photographs illustrative of scenes in Venice.

There are a very great many more photographs of interest, but at the present time those of the new Forth Bridge, just opened, will claim more than ordinary attention, the cantilever piers being 370 feet high, the span a third of a mile, and the railway line 150 feet above the water. This exceedingly interesting exhibition will be thrown open this afternoon and evening free of charge, and to-night Mr. Fell has kindly promised to give a demonstration in platinotype printing.



7th JUNE 1890  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXIII, ISSUE 5823

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
GATHERING AT BISHOPDALE
The members of the Bishopdale Sketching Club and the Nelson Camera Club, and their friends, are invited to Bishopdale this afternoon from 2pm to 3pm, when an opportunity will be afforded to sketch and photograph the bear, whose performances during the last few days have attracted so much notice in our streets.



17th JUNE 1890  Page 2 - PELORUS GUARDIAN AND MINERS ADVOCATE, VOLUME 1, ISSUE 41

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
On Saturday afternoon the Nelson Camera Club and the Bishopdale Sketching Club members met at the Bishop’s residence to photograph and sketch the animal. Some exceedingly good likenesses were obtained, but in some of the photos it was a very difficult matter to tell which was the bear and which was the keeper! Of course these were purely amateur affairs.



24th DECEMBER 1890  Page 5 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXIV, ISSUE 5994

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The late exhibition of the Nelson Camera Club afforded indisputable evidence of the beauty of the scenery in this vicinity, and of the many places of exceptional interest. Such a picture as that of the "Camera Falls", named by the Nelson yachtsmen of the Camera Club, is worthy a prominent place in any collection of selected views from the Wonderland of the World.



16th JUNE 1891  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXV, ISSUE 141
17th JUNE 1891  Page 3 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXV, ISSUE 142

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
THIRD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
will be held in Mr. Fell's office, on WEDNESDAY, 17th June, at 7.30pm.

BUSINESS:
To Receive Report and Balance sheet:
To Elect Officers for ensuing year, etc.

A.J. SYMONS
HON.SECRETARY



22nd AUGUST 1891  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXIV, ISSUE 7097

Preliminary Notice

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION

will be held in the
BISHOP'S SCHOOLROOM

on the
3rd, 4th, 5th SEPTEMBER

under the auspices of the
NELSON CAMERA CLUB

F.W. MACLEAN
HON.SECRETARY.

26th AUGUST 1891  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXIV, ISSUE 7100
27th AUGUST 1891  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXV, ISSUE 203

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The last exhibition given by the members of the Nelson Camera Club, was so extremely interesting that the announcement that another exhibition is to be opened at the Bishop's school on the 3rd September and continued on the two following days, has been read with much satisfaction. Not only were the pictures shown at the last exhibition justly admired for their artistic worth and the manipulative ability displayed by members of the Club, but also because many of the energetic members had reproduced a variety of romantic and charming scenes, which are out of the reach of all who are unable to enjoy the delights of yachting and mountain climbing. Tomorrow week we anticipate an equal treat, for no doubt the photographs will further illustrate the beauties of the locality, and in point of merit they will at least be in no way inferior to those previously shown, We understand that a feature of the forthcoming exhibition will be a number of transparencies shown by aid of a lantern.



29th AUGUST 1891  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXV, ISSUE 205
29th AUGUST 1891  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXIV, ISSUE 7103

NELSON CAMERA CLUB

PHOTOGRAPHIC

EXHIBITION

BISHOP'S SCHOOLROOM

3rd, 4th, 5th SEPTEMBER

ADMISSION
including Lantern Exhibition and
Special Demonstrations

Day Tickets, Sixpence;
Set of three tickets, One Shilling;
Season Tickets, One Shilling.

3rd SEPTEMBER 1891  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXV, ISSUE 209

CAMERA CLUB'S EXHIBITION
The annual exhibition of photographs of the Nelson Camera Club was opened this afternoon in the Bishop's School. The members of the Club may be congratulated on the large display of very fine photographs. Almost every branch of the art is well illustrated, and there is on all sides the evidence of careful workmanship. There is hardly any other hobby that is so fascinating as photography, and it is pleasant to know that so many of our townspeople find their amusement in a pursuit which gives pleasure to others, and preserves valuable records of faces and scenes which must sooner or later pass away.

The exhibitor of the largest number of photographs is Mr. C.Y. Fell, who gives ample proof of his industry during the year. He shows landscapes in several parts of New Zealand and some exceedingly good portraits. Those of Mr. Ben Crisp will attract universal attention. The crying child is also a wonderful hit. Mr. Fell was very fortunate in a visit he made to New Plymouth, when he succeeded in getting a series of capital views of the seas breaking over the breakwater. One of the pictures is particularly striking. The same exhibitor has many other views of scenes in the Nelson district and elsewhere, all of which are up to a high standard of excellence.

Mr. Pitt has a considerable number of landscapes and portraits, and is very successful in both branches. Mr. Catley and Mr. Elliot confine themselves chiefly to landscapes, and each has a number of good pictures. Mr. Elliot in some instances gives different versions of the same picture, printing in one case with bromide and in another with platinum in order to show the contrast between the different systems.

Mr. Igglesdon is another contributor to whom great praise is due, and the same may be said of Mr. Brusewitz. The only lady who exhibits is Miss Atkinson, who has a frame of very pretty photographs. Mr. Paterson has a number of good landscapes, and Mr. Jackson exhibits both landscapes and portraits, several of the latter being of well-known people in Nelson. Mr. Lucas exhibits a few pictures, and Mr. Leader has a number. Mr. McLean in addition to his own work shows some exceedingly interesting photographs which he picked up on his recent trip in America and Europe.

Several gentlemen who do not live in Nelson are contributors, and greatly help the exhibition. Among them are Mr. Crawford of Gisborne, Mr. Bothamley of Wellington, Mr. Halse of Wellington, Mr. Walrond of Auckland, and Mr. F. Smith, who is well known in Nelson.

In addition to the photographs displayed the members of the Club have prepared a large number of magic lantern slides, which will be shown by limelight on Friday and Saturday evenings. To-night there will be illustrations of practical photography, and instantaneous pictures will be taken by flash light. The exhibition is so good that even without the additional attractions it could not fail to draw a large number of visitors.



5th SEPTEMBER 1891  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXV, ISSUE 211

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
There was a large attendance at the Bishop's schoolroom last evening, when the views of the Nelson Camera Club were again on exhibition. At 8pm several screens of photographs were removed, and the lights having been lowered a large number of views were shown by lime light. All the slides shown were the property of three or four members of the Club, and with the exception of a few views of the Pink and White Terraces, the views had all been photographed prepared by them. The exhibition was one of great merit, and some pictures of the Pelorus and the bush and country near Canvas Town were of special excellence. A great many sea views depicting ships in motion called forth much admiration from the audience, and the general verdict of those present was that the Camera Club was to be congratulated upon the very excellent exhibition. Mr. Fell and Mr. Holloway acted as lecturers, and Mr. Holland presided over the lantern. Another lime light display will take place at 8pm this evening; the photographs, however, will be on exhibition from seven until ten.



7th SEPTEMBER 1891  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXIV, ISSUE 7110

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Last week a most interesting exhibition of photographic views was provided by the Nelson Camera Club, which is composed entirely of amateurs. Amongst the members of this Club are several yachtsmen, while others evidently delight in rambling inland through valleys and over mountains. The collection of views contributed by the members generally was remarkably good, most of the pictures being artistic in design, as well as clever in execution, while the whole of the local pictures bore evidence to the wonderful beauty of this part of New Zealand. It is a matter for regret that these photographs cannot be shown in the Old Country.



7th SEPTEMBER 1891  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXIV, ISSUE 7110

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION
The exceedingly interesting exhibition of photographs provided by the members of the Nelson Camera Club closed on Saturday night. During the time the Exhibition was open the pictures were inspected by a very large number of the public, and it must be gratifying to the members of the Club to know that their labors have been so well appreciated. By their artistic taste and skill a number of the finest scenes in the district were brought within the range of townspeople and visitors, and during the evening a large number of lantern slides were shown, Mr. Holland, of Bridge street, kindly lending his limelight apparatus for the purpose. As most of these slides had not before been shown considerable interest was felt by those who prepared them and their friends as to how they would come out. Many of them were particularly good, and the explanatory remarks of the President, Mr. Fell, the Secretary, Mr. McLean, and other gentlemen, increased their interest. The Nelson Camera Club have earned the gratitude of the public for the pleasure they have given.



7th SEPTEMBER 1891  Page 6 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXIV, ISSUE 7110

EXHIBITION OF THE
NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The large and remarkably fine collection of photographs now being exhibited by the members of the Nelson Camera Club in the Bishop's Schoolroom is in the highest degree creditable to the amateurs forming the institution named. With the advantages of climate and scenery which we possess, less could scarcely have been expected than that the subjects selected by members of the Club should, in the great majority of cases, have been pleasing, and that much of the work should prove good, but we venture to say that in general merit, as well as in point of interest, the pictures exhibited far excel any thing that could have been looked for.

Some twenty of the members of the Club are exhibitors, but in addition to the local work numbers of very beautiful photographs from various parts of the world are shown so that comparisons may be made, but many of the Nelson pictures are amongst tbs best in the room. On entering the building one of the first photographs to catch the eye is labeled "Our worthy President after his encounter with the bear". Passing on we notice some interesting views in the vicinity of West Wanganui by Mr. Kingsley; others by Dr Hudson on the Sandy Bay track, by Mr. Griffin at Cliffton, by Mr. Halse, and by Mr. Ward. Mr. R. Jackson shows a number of outdoor portraits as well as views, and Mr. Lucas has a small collection, including an interior of St John's Church. Mr. Pitt has a fine collection embracing views, portraits, and enlargements. Amongst Mr. Leader's pictures one, drafting the lambs, is cleverly treated. Of Mr. Brusewitz's contributions a large panoramic view of Nelson is noticeable. Miss Atkinson shows pictures of Nelson and Picton scenery, while Mr. Fell exhibits a very large number of photographs, including views portraits, enlargements, and others. His most remarkable picture is the New Plymouth breakwater with a sea breaking upon it, a mountain of water, and the enlargement of the direct picture is particularly good. "Aurora Australis" is another very happy effect from the artist's point of view. The portraits by this gentleman are of considerable range as regards subjects. We have on one side Sir Harry Atkinson, and another well known face is that of Mr. Ben Crisp, whilst besides ladies and family groups, there is a a portrait of a bear. Mr. Fell also shows sea pieces, and views taken when yachting on the other side of the Bay, and his pictures up the Wanganui river are full of interest. Mr. M'Lean, the energetic and courteous Secretary of the Club, has a number of photographs of his own execution, as well as a collection from various parts of the world. Amongst the pictures by himself are boating scenes, and some very fine photographs of rocks with sea breaking upon them, the waves breaking on Cape Foulwind being particularly noticeable. He also shows photos illustrating town and country life in Cuba, some fine photographs of scenes in Rome, and a number of highly interesting photographs which he purchased in Egypt, as well as pictures of yachts sailing. Some instantaneous pictures of horses galloping and of a horse jumping are very interesting, and so is a photograph of a flash of lightning. Among the other pictures exhibited by the Secretary are several of Emerson's "naturalistic" photographs, and a photo of the moon.

Passing on to exhibits by other members, we must refer to a fine collection sent by Mr. F. Smith, including views in the Upper Waiau. Mr. Elliott shows seascapes and landscapes, some old buildings being very good. Mr. Patterson has a large number of photographs, all very interesting, and Mr. Igglesden has a fine collection. Mr. Catley shows some highly effective pictures, and Mr. Bothamley, Wellington, exhibits some very fine silver prints, while Mr. Crawford, of Gisborne, has a number of bright and pleasing views. A picture taken by moonlight on the 5th April 1890, by Mr. J. Thomson C.E., of Gisborne, is worthy of notice, and Mr. Walrond's exhibits make one wish for more, his enlargement of two children being a particular pretty picture. Two photographic pictures by J.A.C. Branfill, "Snowballing" and "I see you", are very good, and so are the harvesting pictures by Mr. P. Hunter.

During yesterday afternoon and evening the exhibition was visited by many and in the evening Mr. Fell showed the process of portrait taking by means of a magnesium flash light, a picture being taken in the room, and subsequently printed. With Mr. M'Lean he also illustrated different methods of printing from negatives. This afternoon the exhibition will be open again and in the evening a number of views will be shown by means of limelight.



20th OCTOBER 1891  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXV, ISSUE 249
21st OCTOBER 1891  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXIV, ISSUE 7148

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Nelson Camera Club despatohed to-day a number of photographs to be shown at the Dunedin Art Exhibition to be held shortly. There are about fifty exhibits, and they will certainly do the highest credit to the Club. Most of them were shown at the Club's exhibition, which was held some weeks ago, but several are new. The largest exhibitor is Mr. Fell, who sends a number of excellent photographs, Messrs Elliott, Catley, Pitt, McLean, and Patterson also send specimens of their work, of which any photographer might be proud.



6th NOVEMBER 1891  Page 2 - OTAGO DAILY TIMES, ISSUE 9266
7th NOVEMBER 1891  Page 5 - EVENING STAR, ISSUE 8667
Page 3 - OTAGO DAILY TIMES, ISSUE 9267
12th NOVEMBER 1891  Page 33 - OTAGO WITNESS, ISSUE 1968

OTAGO ART SOCIETY
The annual exhibition of the Otago Art Society will be opened by his Worship the Mayor in the Choral Hall this evening, when a large attendance of members and their friends is confidently anticipated.

What will probably interest visitors as much as anything in the gallery is a very fine exhibit by the Amateur Photographers Society. The photographic works are hung in a side room and their excellence is really astonishing. This remark applies specially to the studies forwarded by the Nelson Camera Club, but the local amateurs have achieved a measure of success that will scarcely be credited.



10th NOVEMBER 1891  Page 2 - EVENING STAR, ISSUE 8669
14th NOVEMBER 1891  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXV, ISSUE 241

OTAGO ART SOCIETY
THE PHOTOGRAPHS
In photographs, there is a goodly collection in point of number and variety, and the effects of the different processes may be noted by a comparison of the works on the wall. The platinotypes (few in number) and the bromides are apparently greatly in vogue among the Nelson people, nearly all their photos being on paper of this class. On the other hand, the silver albumenised paper is almost universally used by our local men and though perhaps a warmer tone is obtained from this, it is questionable whether the others do not give a more artistic representation. The enlargements have not, generally speaking, been successful, there being a most noticeable want of sharpness about the pictures. The most successful in this department is Mr. C.Y, Fell, of the Nelson Camera Club. Taken as a whole, the exhibition of shadow catching is one to be proud of, the large bulk of the works showing a good eye as to choice of scene, good development, and careful printing and toning. With a number like 200 photographs hung, it is out of the question to notice them seriatim or otherwise than very briefly, and with that idea before us we refer to those which strike us as being of more than ordinary merit.

Mr. J.A. Law stands first in the catalog, and is a fairly numerous exhibitor, having displayed some eight or ten works, and in the most of these a sharpness and tone has been obtained which is admirable.

Mr. W.W. Wyper has laid himself out for enlargements, of which he shows many. There is, however, in the large majority of these a want of sharpness, the pictures being wanting in the definition requisite to good work. In some instances this is not so conspicuous as in others. He shows some nice work in bromide, notably in his pictures of "The Ocean Beach", "The Owake River" (82) "Coming up the Harbor", and others.

Mr. W. Williams's picture of "Going to Church", representing a sleigh, with party on it, drawn by a pair of horses, the heads of which are not, however, quite sharp, is an uncommon subject. "A Moonlight Effect" is a capable work, as are Nos, 100 and 101.

Some of the best photos in the exhibition are the handiwork of Mr. W. Livingston, "Crossing the Stream", "In the Gardens", "The s.s. Manapouri", "The End of the Voyage", and "A Snow Scene" being marked out for special approval. In the first named a careful atmospheric effect has been caught, and there is in all his works evidence of accurate exposure, development, printing, and toning.

Mr. R.A. Ewing, who works the quarter plate, and works it well, has some exquisite little pictures; but he is somewhat careless in the cutting of them, the line of the water, where such is represented, being altogether wrong.

Mr. Crosby Morris shows some very fine depictions of interiors, but is apt in many cases to print his pictures too deep. In "Marinoto under Snow" the vignetting has not been at all carefully done, and this is the case with many of the exhibits, there being wanting the soft edge which is looked for in a good vignette.

Mr. F.B. Smith's interiors are very good, and this gentleman also shows some capable woodland scenes. From this source is a frame of sixteen half-plate photos, the majority of which prove Mr. Smith to be no novice at shadow catching.

Another very large case of cabinet photos, the work of Mr. A.G. Reynolds, occupy a space on the walls, and do infinite credit in the majority of instances to the amateur from whom they emanate.

Mr. J.F. Monson has numerous works exhibited, but, like Mr. Ewing, he does not attend sufficiently to the cutting of his paper. This is more than ordinarily noticeable in the representation of the "s.s. Pukaki" in the frame numbered 64, there being a sense of the vessel steaming up hill conveyed. It is not in a fault-finding spirit that these remarks are offered, but merely as a hint for future work. Otherwise his pictures are capable enough.

Mr. S. Cook has probably as good a photograph as there is in the collection in his "At Home", representing the front of a dwelling, the verandah of which is covered with the foliage of creeping plants, in shadow. The representation of such a subject is a difficult one, but Mr. Cook has succeeded admirably, the detail in shadow obtained being very fine.

Mr. Malcolm Ross has only one exhibit — a view of Wellington Harbor. Like Mr. Wyper, he works in bromide.

Mr. A. M'Coll contributes three or four works, which are rather over-printed; but they appear to have come from good negatives.

Coming to the exhibits of the Nelson Camera Club, we find Mr. C.Y. Fell a conspicuous contributor, all his prints being in bromide. Of his pictures the preference might be given to "Bedtime", "Aurora Australis", "Camera Falls", and "Totaranui". He has also three enlargements, which have evidently been carefully focused and developed, and may be regarded as successful. Mr. F.W. M'Lean, who works the half plate camera, is also a fairly numerous contributor, and a meritorious one, a vignette, "In Nelson Harbor", being a very pretty little scene. Mr. A. Pitt's enlargement of a photograph is exceedingly good, though possibly rather a dark picture. The exhibit (154) is an exquisite portrayal of reflection; and his works, without exception, call for commendation, and are all done by silver printing. Mr. F.W. M'Lean has sent a number of his works, all of which are bromides. Mr. A. Elliott exhibits "Halcione", "Nelson College", "Totaranui", and "Awaroa River"; the three latter being platinotypes, and capable efforts. Mr. A.H. Patterson sends four views of Pelorus, which are well up to the ordinary standard. Mr. J.T. Cately contributes pictures from a variety of processes. We like his "Glenlora, Outward Bound", where he has been successful in catching a good sky without the rest of the plate suffering; The only other exhibitor is Mr. R. Jackson, who has been trying his hand at opal work, but has not attained a single success in this department of photography. It is a true saying, however, that patience and perseverance overcometh many difficulties, and Mr. Jackson's next efforts will, no doubt, be marked with a greater measure of success.



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ART SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION
The exhibits of the Dunedin Photographic Society and Nelson Camera Club, which are hung in the small room off the Art Society's main gallery, have been of considerable interest to visitors, and have added very greatly to the attractions of this year's exhibition. The local amateurs who send specimens of their work for inspection are 11 in number, and as they are responsible for the presence on the walls of over 140 frames, it will be recognized that they are exhibiting enough to enable one to form a very fair judgment as to their capabilities. The exhibition of their photographs is, as a whole, a distinctly creditable one, the chief fault that has to be found with the works being on the score of their flatness, and the society is one that ought to be encouraged. It is with the view, therefore, of indicating to members points in their work where improvement might be made with them that we propose to criticize somewhat closely a selection of the photographs — the number of the exhibits being so large as to make a reference to each frame impossible. Mr. W. Livingston shows in "Crossing the Stream" what is probably the best toned print in the room. It is admirably composed, and is full of atmosphere. The same exhibitor's "In the Gardens" is also well printed; but "The End of the Voyage; Towing her-in", though a good photograph, is spoilt, by its being crookedly mounted. Mr. Livingston however, has a capital exhibit in "The Seaside", in which a beautiful cloud effect is presented. This is apparently a composition photograph, the sky and the sea being printed from two separate negatives. In a case of views (No. 3), Mr. Livingston shows some excellent subjects; of which, one representing an "Autumn Sunset, Purakanui", may be specially mentioned on account of the fine cloud effect it contains. The printing of all this exhibitor's examples is so commendable that it would compare not unfavorably with professional work. Mr. S. Cooks shows three photographs only, but each of them is deserving of high praise. "Lawyer's Head" is an exceedingly good specimen, of amateur work, the sea spray and the Swirl of the water being beautifully expressed. His "At Home" is well chosen and admirably composed. The sunlight falling on the leaves of shrubs at the house door, is very pretty, and there is a pleasing softness about the photograph as a whole. His other contribution is a view of "Cargill's Cliffs".

Mr. W. Williams shows nice work in his "Manawatu Gorge", but the example would have been improved if it had been printed lighter. The same exhibitor's "Going to Church" is a remarkably good silver print, with a fine light and shade; and his "Floating Island, Whakaki, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay", is noteworthy if only for its subject, which depicts one of the natural phenomena, of the North Island. Another of Mr. Williams photographs "Evening, Wellington Harbour" is a very pretty view. Mr. J.A. Law's "Interior of First Church" and "Silverstream" are from well exposed negatives, and the former is a good study of what, to an amateur, is generally a great stumbling block — an interior. A case of views (No. 17) exhibited by Mr. A.G. Reynolds, contains some very nice works, among which may be specially mentioned a vignetted photograph, representing evidently a portion of the Water of Leith. This is a well exposed work, but over-exposure of the negatives is the fault to be found with some few of Mr. Reynolds other works, while the majority of them are printed too black. Mr. R.A. Ewing is a prolific photographer, to judge from the large number of exhibits he has made. In "Views of Shipping" there are some good negatives, but his "Puketeraki" is spoilt by the printing. The mounting of all of Mr. Ewing's exhibits errs on the side of elaborateness. In his case of photographs (No. 115) there is one entitled "A Lone Hand", taken by the flash light. This represents two well known citizens playing cards, and while the portraits are capital the effectiveness of the picture is spoilt by the fact that one of the sitters moved his hand while the negative was being secured, the result being a blurred appearance is given to a portion of the photograph. Mr. W.W. Wyper is also a large exhibitor. Of his examples "Ocean Beach" and "The Cliffs" may be taken as fairly representative. The former is a very good bromide, a fine sheen being shown on the water; and the latter, though inclined to be flat, is also commendable. Mr. Crosby Morris has a good sky effect in his "Early Morning Lower Harbour", which in other respects also is a praiseworthy work; but his "Drawing-room Interior" would have been all the better for longer exposure. "On the Beach, Kuri Bush", is also a nice picture, though printed rather dark. A frame of views (No. 90), by Mr. F.B. Smith, contains some nice little photographs. One of these examples is very badly mounted, and another, which shows the shipping at Port Chalmers, is over-exposed. Mr. F.J. Monson's case of views (No. 64) is chiefly noticeable for the wretched way in which his prints are cut. Mr. Malcolm Ross has only one example "Wellington Harbour" — but he has lent to the gallery two interesting bromide enlargements of photographs taken by the Alpine Club at Home. The one is "Matterhorn" and the other is "Swiss Alps", the latter being a view above the cloud line. Mr. W. Melville is the exhibitor of two or three photographs taken over 20 years ago by Mr. A. M'Coll. "Dunedin in 1868" shows views of the town from the Gardens and from Union street, and "Dunedin in 1867" is also a view from Union street. These are good examples of the collodion plate.

The exhibits of the members of the Nelson Camera Club are nearly all nice, sunny prints, beautifully mounted. If they seem at first sight to be superior as works of art to the photographs shown by the Dunedin Photographic Society, it is important to remember that they are picked works, selected specially for exhibition in Dunedin; whereas there does not seem to have been any process of selection in the case of the local specimens, there was no strict Hanging Committee to sit in judgment on a work before allowing it to be hung on the walls. Mr. C.Y. Fell, who is the principal exhibitor from Nelson, shows three bromide prints, "Yachts near French Pass", which are exceedingly soft and nice. His "Bedtime", taken by the magnesium flash light, shows an unnatural color on the face of the child who is being carried away to bed. A portrait of the Hon. J.C. Richmond (No. 167) is decidedly hard, and would have been the better for judicious retouching; but those of Miss Atkinson (No. 176) and Miss Fell (No. 178) are nice studies, though the lighting in the latter might have been improved. "New Plymouth Breakwater" is an example of instantaneous exposure, besides being an exposure of the folly of constructing the particular breakwater. The enlargement (No. 189) of this photograph is better than the original. The portrait of Mr. Justice Richmond (No. 181) is as good a portrait as there is in the gallery, but there is a want of half-tones in it; and "Totaranui", which is a platinotype, deserves mention. "Reflection, Nelson Harbour" is the best of Mr. A. Pitt's examples, and is as good a print as there is on the walls. It presents a beautiful sunny effect; and "The Rocks, Nelson" is a companion to it. An enlarged copy of a photograph (No. 150), shown by Mr. Pitt, is soft and nice. "The Anchorage, Astrolabe", by Mr. F.W. Maclean, is a nice little study; and his "Views near Nelson" (No. 153) are very nice prints, though not well mounted. "In Nelson Harbour" (No. 153) is a series of three photographs, in which the exhibitor would have secured better results if he had adhered to silver prints instead of adopting the platinotype. The same remark applies to Mr. A. Elliott's "Maitai Valley", which is, however, as finely a composed picture as there is in the gallery, and which has a capital atmosphere effect. "The Halcione" by the same exhibitor is a nice bromide. "The Glenlora, Outward Bound", by Mr. J.T. Catley, is a splendid sky study, and "Dorothy" is a nice picture. Mr. Catley's "Cloud Study" is very clever and beautiful, but detail in the foreground has been forfeited for the study of the clouds. Mr. J. Jackson, who contributes four opals, and Mr. A.H. Patterson are the other exhibitors belonging to the Nelson Camera Club.



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24th MARCH 1892  Page 18 - OTAGO WITNESS, ISSUE 1987

DUNEDIN PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The second annual meeting of the Dunedin Photographic Society was held on Friday evening last. In the absence of the president, Mr. Monson occupied the chair. The balance-sheet and the Committee's annual report were read and adopted. The society begin their third year with a satisfactory credit balance and an increased membership roll. During the year much work has been accomplished at the monthly meetings — demonstrations by various members of processes, experiments, and shows of lantern slides, etc. There is a nucleus of a library belonging to the society, and by every mail the leading journal devoted to the art of photography is received. The monthly meetings prove very useful to members, who obtain there assistance to overcome difficulties which they may meet through the experience of other members who have overcome the same difficulties. Once a year an exhibition is held, which creates an emulation among exhibitors and gives them the criticism of the public. Last year this proved doubly interesting from the fact that the Nelson Camera Club joined the society in their exhibition. Officers for the year were elected.



20th SEPTEMBER 1892  Page 3 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXVI, ISSUE 214

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Usual Monthly Meeting of the Nelson Camera Club POSTPONED to WEDNESDAY 28th September, at 7.30pm. Subject: "Two Views of the Port".



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
All pictures for Dunedin Exhibition must be left with Messrs Savage & Son before noon on SATURDAY 15th October.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Nelson Camera Club has again sent a number of photographs for exhibition in Dunedin. Last year the experiment was tried for the first time, and it was so successful that the Club determined to repeat it. The Nelson pictures were much admired last year in Dunedin, and were highly praised by the local newspapers. This time forty-two photographs have been sent, many of them of great merit. Two gentlemen who were members of the club, Mr. McLean and Mr. Elliot, have left Nelson, and are of course not represented now, but others, including Messrs Patterson, Pitt, Fell, Catley, and several others contribute photographs which do credit to the Club. Among the pictures sent are several of the explosions at the rocks in the harbour.



5th NOVEMBER 1892
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OTAGO ART SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION
The doors of the Choral Hall were thrown open to the public last evening, a large number of visitors taking advantage of the earliest opportunity of examining the choice collection of pictures to be found in the gallery. The works cataloged this year are more numerous than usual. Including sixty-nine sent in by members of the Dunedin Photographic Society and forty-seven by the Nelson Camera Club, there are 396 contributions on view, and it is within the strict truth to remark that the majority are well worthy of inspection. To provide space for so many exhibits taxed the ingenuity of the Hanging Committee, but two of the side rooms have been utilized, also part of the staircase; and in this way the difficulty is overcome without placing many of the pictures in a bad light. Contributions are to hand from Auckland, Nelson, Wellington, and Christchurch, and a few come from artists of fame in the Old World, the collection as a whole being decidedly the best in every respect that the Otago Art Society have yet presented at their annual exhibitions. This is admitted by all who are competent to express an opinion on the subject. Of the works sent from a distance the exhibits of Mr. K. Beetham, president of the Christchurch Society, and Mr. C.Z. Barraud, president of the Wellington Society, came to hand only a short time before the opening of the exhibition, and hence are not included in the catalog. They are distinguished by the suspended labels attached to them giving the required particulars. The excellence of the catalog has been already referred to, and all that remains to be said by way of preface is that the exhibition is now open daily from 10am to 6pm, and from 7pm to 9pm, and that an art union is being promoted, the tickets being half a crown each.



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OTAGO ART SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION
The sixteenth annual exhibition of the Otago Art Society, and the third annual exhibition of the Dunedin Photographic Society, was opened last evening in the Choral Hall, in the gallery of the former society. There was no formal opening ceremony, but a large number of ladies and gentlemen were present to take the earliest opportunity of inspecting the works that were hung on the wall. It has become almost a stereotyped phrase in recent years in referring to the Art Society's exhibitions to state that both in point of the number and in respect of the quality of the pictures shown, they have been superior to any of their predecessors, and never has that remark been more applicable than on the present occasion. Notwithstanding that the committee have, as we are informed, rejected an unusually large number of pictures — even as it is, several have found their way into the gallery, and are disposed of in out-of-the-way corners, which might fairly have been rejected as being not possessed of sufficient merit to justify their being placed on the walls along with pictures of such excellence as the majority of the members have contributed — the catalog contains the names of some 277 works in oil, water-colors and other media, and in addition to these there are on exhibition a few paintings forwarded by artists in the north, which came to hand after the catalog had been prepared. So great indeed, has been the demand for space that there is an overflow of pictures from the gallery over a dozen being hung in the entrance corridor, and, though the light in which these are situated is certainly not so good as one would wish, the Hanging Committee must be considered to have done the best they could for each exhibitor. It is pleasing to notice the old names recurring in the catalog as contributors of works to the gallery, and it is even more pleasing to to that the number of exhibitors from other portions of the colony is considerably above the average. Conspicuous among these latter is Mr. P. Van der Velden, a European artist who has been residing in Christchurch for some time.

An example of New Zealand scenery — a large canvas hung on the east wall, facing the visitor on his entrance to the gallery — is remarkable for the boldness of its execution, and is distinctly the most striking work in the gallery. It is matter for regret that Mr. Van der Velden has only two finished works in the gallery — and the fact that no price is stated against the names of these in the catalog may be assumed to indicate that, neither of them is for sale — but the opportunity is offered to those who intend visiting the exhibition of inspecting some 74 studies and sketches of his which adorn the walls of an anteroom. Those who admire Mr. John Gibb's work — and he is invariably successful in producing pleasing effects - will be glad to know that he is a somewhat extensive exhibitor. He is as devoted as ever to seascapes, and a painting of a small vessel running through Cook Strait is regarded as exceedingly realistic, while an important landscape which he contributes, and which finds a place on the wall in close proximity to the work just mentioned, will find many admirers. Mr. J.M. Nairn, who may be reckoned among the new exhibitors, contributes a large canvas and a few smaller works, and one of the latter — an admirably executed example in figure painting upon which what seemed to many an extremely low price was set - had the star, signifying that it had obtained a purchaser, affixed to it almost immediately after the opening of the exhibition. Mr. F.L. Drummond has forwarded several works all the way down from Auckland. Mr. R.N. Anderson has sent a few from Wellington, and Miss E.G. Gulliford, of Christchurch, is represented by five or six subjects. These form a trio of new exhibitors whose works will be scanned with interest.

Mrs Mair is always mindful of the date of the exhibition, and is well represented. Studies of the Natives continue to be her strong point, but she has embarked also on the field of landscape painting, in which moreover she has achieved results that are creditable to her. The Hon. J.C. Richmond has forwarded a quintet of pictures to the water color side of the gallery, the subjects being found in each instance in the Isle of Arran; but Mr. R. Beetham, of Christchurch, has this year sent only one work to the exhibition — and it arrived too late to be cataloged. Similarly the name of Mr. C.D. Barraud, of Wellington who may be classed among the regular exhibitors, is missing from the catalog, for the two works — both of them views of Mount Egmont - by which he is represented in the gallery reached the hands of the Hanging Committee only a few hours before the opening. Of the local artists, Mr. J.D. Perrett seems to be the most extensive exhibitor. His paintings are in considerable favor with the public; and with the scheme of color which he adopts he succeeds, as a rule — it is so this year — in obtaining good results. Mr. L.W. Wilson is not represented on the walls so strongly as might have been hoped and expected; but he has contributed one very effective work in a scene on the Thames — an elaboration, clearly of a sketch taken by him on the occasion of the visit he made to Great Britain a couple of years ago. Mr. A.H. O'Keeffe's examples are noteworthy, as usual, and the public will, it may be safely assumed, devote particular attention to his study of an Afghan; but they will also find that a still life study by the same contributor is in his best style. Even in this preliminary notice the black-and-white examples by Mr. R. Hawcridge must not be overlooked; for pretty work they cannot be surpassed. Of landscapes there generally has been, and still is, a preponderance in the gallery, and for that reason the accession of Miss Hartley to the roll of working members of the society must be hailed with pleasure, for her efforts are all in the way of figure drawing. In flower subjects the exhibition is as strong as any of its predecessors, and in this branch there are one or two new exhibitors, whose work is of a praiseworthy description. Several loan pictures are included in the gallery, among which may be specially mentioned, at present two little gems by a Dutch painter named Artz and an example by F. Heffner these being lent by the Hon. R. Oliver.

The exhibition of works by members of the Dunedin Photographic Society is, as it was last year an attractive feature, and this section of the gallery is again enriched by the contributions of the Nelson Camera Club. A more critical reference to these works, as well as to the examples displayed in the gallery over which the Otago Art Society has more direct control must be reserved for a future occasion. The catalog is itself a work of art and forms a valuable record of the exhibition. The reproductions of pictures hung in the gallery, photo-lithographed by Mr. W.R. Frost, and lithographed and printed by Messrs J. Wilkie and Co., are in most cases exceedingly well executed, and the general style of the catalog is neat and tasteful. There is again, it should be mentioned, an art union in connection with the exhibition, for which the tickets are only half-a-crown.



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29th NOVEMBER 1892  Page 4 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXVI, ISSUE 7492
15th DECEMBER 1892  Page 33 - OTAGO WITNESS, ISSUE 2025

OTAGO ART SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION
Those who recollect what an admirable display of photographs was made last year by the Dunedin Photographic Society, with the cooperation of the Nelson Camera Club, will be woefully disappointed with this year's exhibition, which, though the members of the Nelson Club have again forwarded some choice examples, is not to be compared with it in point either of the number of the exhibits or of their artistic quality. Moreover, there appears to be in the Nelson collection several photographs which were shown last year. Why they should be exhibited twice is not-clear. Among the Nelson exhibitors, Mr. A.H. Patterson, who was represented last year by only one frame, contributes some very nice examples. "A Cloud Study at Sunset" and "Moonlit Waters, Nelson", which are included in No. 111, are worthy of special notice. In the former a peculiar cloud effect has been produced, and the latter is a fine specimen, but it is impossible that an instantaneous photograph of water, such as this purports to be, can be got in moonlight, and the exhibitor has evidently resorted to an artificial sky. "Bush Scenes" (No. 103) form a series of careful prints. A silver print "On Maitai Stream", by Mr. Albert Pitt, gives a nice, sunny aspect of a pleasing subject, and there is a good, soft finish about the same exhibitor's "Rocks Explosion, Nelson Harbour". In his platinotype, "Outdoor Group", the composition is faulty; but "At Dovedale", which is a silver print, is well composed, has a fine atmosphere, and is taken from a good negative. A bromide enlargement of "Cape Foulwind" is shown by Mr. C.Y. Fell. It is enlarged from a half-plate negative by Mr. F. Maclean, and though this was evidently good, the photograph has been somewhat fogged in the printing. The portrait of Mr. Justice Richmond (No. 83), by Mr. Fell, seems to be identical with that of "His Honor" which was shown last year; and other examples of portraiture by the same exhibitor are two photographs of the late Sir Harry Atkinson, taken in 1889 and 1891 respectively. The former, which is a platinum print direct from an untouched negative, is on the overexposed side, and would have been the better for a little judicious re-touching. Mr. J.T. Catley and Mr. G.J. Startup also contribute examples from Nelson. Among the local exhibitors, first place must be given this year to Mr. Malcolm Ross, who furnishes several frames, and who has mounted his photographs in a style that may well be taken as an example by the others. "A Mountaineer" may be mentioned as about the best of his, and it is better than the work of many professionals. The figure is well-posed, and the photograph, which is from an excellent negative, is full of detail and of softness, and is artistically treated in every respect. "Follow my Leader", on the other hand, in which Mr. Ross reproduces another of the incidents in his mountaineering experiences, is a poor print from a first-class negative, the picture being fogged, but his "Snapshots at the Seaside" are capital, and the figure is very gracefully posed in that which he entitles "In my Garden". Mr. W. Livingston contributes very good work, and "Before the Race" and "The Beach after a Storm", are particularly meritorious. In the former, a perfect instantaneous negative of water has been obtained, but the photograph suffers from the want of sufficient light, which might have been secured if Mr. Livingston had chosen his subject under better circumstances, and the latter work is very effective — a capital print from an excellent negative. "Heaven's Gate" — Heaven's gate in the Lakes district and not in the skies — by Mrs W.D. Stewart, is a soft, nice print, and "Near Diamond Lake" is also pleasing, but would have been improved by longer exposure. In "A Young Soldier", which is a portrait of a Salvation lass, Mrs Stewart obtained a very good negative, but the subject must have moved during exposure, and consequently the mouth has been blurred. Of the examples contributed by Mr. Crosby Morris the best is "Opihi Gorge", a nice, soft picture, which has, however, been printed too dark. In "The Glory of the Heavens", Mr. W. Williams has obtained a good cloud effect, probably from a composed negative, and in "White Wings" the composition is nice and the water good. Mr. W. Melville exhibits a couple of frames of stereoscopic views, the negatives of which have been nicely exposed, but in none of the architectural pictures are the lines straight. Mr. A. Fieldwick, who shows some nice quarter plates, Mr. R.A. Ewing, Mr. F.J. Monson, Mr. R.E. Fletcher, and J.C. Seelye also contribute to the gallery.



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NELSON PHOTOGRAPHS IN DUNEDIN
The Dunedin Evening Star gives the following notice of the photographs sent to the Otago Art Societies Exhibition by members of the Nelson Camera Club:

Coming to the Nelson exhibits, we again find, as was the case last year, a very excellent photographic display. The Nelson Society have lost through the absence of one or two of their most prominent exhibitors who were represented last year, notably Mr. Frank M'Lean, but Mr. Fell, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Pitt, and others continue to send some charming specimens of their works.

Mr. Fell is still in the forefront of the Nelson amateurs, and his portraits this year are particularly interesting. No. 83 is a portrait of His Honor Mr. Justice Richmond — a very fine piece of work, but which, if we mistake not, was exhibited last year, and has consequently already been noticed. There are two portraits of Sir Harry Atkinson, however, that cannot fail to claim attention. They are platinotypes — one from an un-retouched negative — and it is sufficient praise to say that a foreign artist who is the leading exhibitor in this year's exhibition referred to the portraits as by far the most natural and characteristic likenesses of Sir Harry Atkinson that he had seen. Next on the list may be taken, "Nelson Yachtsmen", not so much from the technical merit as from the subject and the humor of it. The yachtsmen have evidently sailed "far from the madding crowd" to a spot where hard hats, starched collars, and all the other little disabilities of civilization are at a discount. A memo, pasted on the coiner of the glass tells us that there are "two architects, two lawyers, one doctor, and a gentleman", and the puzzle is to find the gentleman". We give it up - they all look so very uncivilized. Of Mr. Fell's other subjects we like, "The Last Load", the best. It is a really pretty picture, though the subject is a somewhat hackneyed one with photographers, and the effect would have been better had the attention of the man on the load been directed to his work instead of to the camera. Altogether Mr. Fell manages to maintain a very high standard of artistic photography.

Next on the list comes Mr. Albert Pitt. This exhibitor does some very fair all round work. No. 91 is a portrait of the popular Bishop of Christchurch, and is a good likeness, though a more artistic pose might have been selected. In "The Rocks, Nelson", Mr. Pitt has done excellent work, and he appears to have secured a very good negative, the only defect being the want of sky. In No. 99, a silver print depicting a view of the Rai Valley, Mr. Pitt has, however, excelled himself. The dead water of a secluded woodland stream, the reflected trees, and the light branch of a dead tree leading up to the darkest shadow, all combine to make an effective and an artistic picture.

Mr. A.H. Patterson has a goodly number of exhibits, which, however, are of rather unequal merit. No. 92 is a frame of platinotype views of Nelson and neighborhood, and is noticeable especially for a view on the Takaka track. This is thoroughly artistic, the effect of light and shade and of the trees against the sky being very pleasing. It only wants some cloud forms to make it a perfect picture. In contrast with this is No. 96, an enlargement from a negative taken on the Motueka river. This is weak and flat, without a good foreground, and with the branch of a tree blackening one corner. In No. 11l Mr. Patterson contributes some so-called moonlight views, which are on the whole, well done. In No. 114, Life Studies, Mr. Patterson has again done good work, a shearing scene being treated, in a thoroughly realistic manner.

Mr. J.T. Catley has half a dozen views, in the production of which he has evidently spared no pains; and the small collection by Mr. G.J. Startup is worthy of its place in the exhibition.



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28th NOVEMBER 1892  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXVI, ISSUE 7491

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
ANNUAL EXHIBITION
DECEMBER 19th, 20th, 21st

MEMBERS are requested to SEND IN THEIR EXHIBITS not later than FRIDAY 16th December.

Prints must be Mounted, but need not be framed. It is hoped that a good collection of Lantern Slides will be sent in.

ARTHUR H. PATTERSON
HON. SECRETARY



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The members of the Nelson Camera Club are notified that the exhibition of photographs, etc., is postponed until the end of January 1893.

ARTHUR H. PATTERSON
HON. SECRETARY.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION will be held in the Bishop's Schoolroom on 26th, 27th, and 28th January 1893.

Exhibits most be sent in by January 24th.

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
USUAL MONTHLY MEETING at Mr. Fell's Office on WEDNESDAY 21st December, at 7.30pm.

Subject: Positive and Negative.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION
WILL BE HELD IN THE
BISHOPS SCHOOL ROOM

THURSDAY 26th, FRIDAY 27th, and SATURDAY 28th JANUARY

Exhibits have been received from the Auckland Photographic Society and the Dunedin Photographic Society.

Open from 3pm to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm.

Limelight Exhibition Every Evening at 8pm.
Admission 6d. Season Ticket 1s.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The exhibition of the Nelson Camera Club was opened this afternoon, and will be also open this evening, and the afternoons and evenings of to-morrow and Saturday, In addition to the contributions of the members of the club, the Auckland Photographic Society and the Dunedin Photographic Society exhibit samples of their workmanship. Limelight exhibitions will be given each evening.



26th JANUARY 1893  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXVI, ISSUE 7538

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
So interesting have the past exhibitions organized by the Nelson Camera Club proved, that the annual display of photographic work is naturally looked forward to with considerable interest. As a consequence we feel assured that the exhibition which will be opened in the Bishop's School building at 3pm this afternoon will be largely attended. In addition to portraits and landscapes by members of the Nelson Camera Club, there will be a large number of other pictures, and transparencies will be shown during the evening. The charge for admission, sixpence, is merely to cover expenses, and a season ticket, admitting for all three days that the exhibition will be open, may be obtained for a shilling.



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CAMERA CLUB EXHIBITION
[Per Press Association] NELSON, 26th January
The annual exhibition of the Nelson Camera Club was opened to-day, and is a decided success. Amongst the exhibits are a number from Auckland, Dunedin and other places, and the work generally is excellent.



27th JANUARY 1893  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXVII, ISSUE 22

CAMERA CLUB'S EXHIBITION
The exhibition of the Nelson Camera Club, which was opened yesterday afternoon, is a most creditable one, and shows that a number of the members are advancing steadily in skill and knowledge. On the whole the exhibition is decidedly superior to the last one. There is a better average of work and many of the contributions are of high merit.

Some members who used to exhibit are missed, but as compensation there are new men who have taken up the art lately, and there is every sign that the Club is prospering and that its prosperity is likely to last. Several gentlemen who used to send photographs from Wellington have failed to do so this time, but in their places the Otago and Auckland Photographic Societies have sent interesting and valuable specimens of their workmanship. That the work of the members of the Club excites interest was shown by the attendance yesterday afternoon and evening. Especially during the display of pictures by limelight the number of persons present was about as large as the room could conveniently hold.

From many points of view our amateur photographers are doing useful service. No one who visits the exhibition can help being impressed with the fact that historical records of the most striking description are now made of every important event that can be displayed pictorially. The photographers are always on the look out for subjects, and there is not the least danger that any ceremonial which takes place by daylight will be neglected. The memory of scenes that are changing is preserved, and future residents of Nelson will be able to tell what the place was like before they ever saw it.

The slides shown by limelight last night were the work of Mr. J.R. Boulton, of Auckland, Mr. H. Brusewitz, Mr. F. Moore, and Mr. C.M. Igglesdon. Mr. Fell, President of the Club, explained the subjects and Mr. Sigley worked the lantern. This evening new slides will be shown, including some by Messrs A. Pitt, A.H. Patterson, and A.F. Lucas. We regret that we are obliged to postpone a detailed notice of the pictures exhibited.



27th JANUARY 1893  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXVI, ISSUE 7539

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
The Nelson Camera Club opened their annual exhibition of photographs at the Bishop's School yesterday and a very admirable display has been made, both on the walls and also upon the numerous screens. There are some very fine exhibits both from Auckland and Dunedin, but, of course, the large majority of the photographs are by members of the Nelson Camera Club. In looking over these, we were pleased to notice a considerable number were by new members, who now exhibit for the first time. It is also satisfactory to notice that the work generally shows considerable progress, a large proportion of the subjects having been chosen with artistic taste, while the work is mostly very good indeed. There are a considerable number of fine enlargements, as well as portraits, landscapes, and seascapes. Amongst the new exhibitors are Mr. F.W Thorpe, of Motueka, who has a first rate lot of whole plate silver prints, Mr. Startup, also of Motueka, Mr. Wilkes, of Richmond, Mr. Deverall, Mr. Jas. Sclanders, Mr. F. Moore, and Mr. Brusewitz, who occupies two sides of a screen with portraits, seascapes, etc. The western bay has been set apart wholly for the collection whioh the members of the Nelson Camera Club recently exhibited at Dunedin, and these exhibits enable the visitor to judge how well Nelson was represented in the Southern city.

Then, too, we have a number of new exhibits by old members of the Club, Mr. C.Y Fell occupies two sides of a screen with platinotypes. Mr. Patterson shows a considerable number of half plate pictures, as well as enlargements. Mr. Pitt has one screen of platinotypes and another of silver prints. Mr. Igglesden exhibits a fine collection of his own work, which will well repay a careful study. Mr. Frank Smith, too, shows a few choice platinotypes. The eastern bay is occupied by exhibits received from Dunedin, there being about 50 frames sent by some half-dozen exhibitors, and these include some choice work by Mr. Malcolm Ross, by Mr. W. Williams and Mr. R.A Ewing. Of the exhibits from Auckland we can at least say that the quality is so good that we wish there were many more of them; included in this group are some magnificent enlargements, by Mr. W. Park, besides a screen full of mounted silver prints. Mr. McLean, who though at present residing in Auckland, exhibits as a member of the Nelson Club, and he shows a collection of Cuban Scenes as well as enlargements. Judge Kenny shows a number of views taken in Sarawak by his son, Mr. W. Eyre Kenny C.E., Miss King of Nelson exhibits a number of very interesting photographs. A prominent position is occupied by a fine photo-gravure "Diana or Christ" from the painting by Edwin Long R.A., and there are two portraits, bromide enlargements by Mr. Tyree, colored by Colonel Branfil, shown by Mr. Heaps. Last evening Mr. Brusewitz experimented in taking a photograph of the room with its moving occupants under the lime light, the object being to secure a transparency for the lantern, but we doubt whether the light was strong enough for the purpose. During the night some eighty slides were shown by aid of lime light, and were generally admired. We are unable to give a detailed criticism of the exhibits to-day, but we may give a reminder that the exhibition will remain open to-day and to-morrow. Each evening new lantern slides will be shown, 250 having been prepared, so that there will be quite 80 new views to show each night.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB

ANNUAL EXHIBITION

WILL BE HELD IN THE
BISHOPS SCHOOL ROOM

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY
January 26th, 27th and 28th.

Exhibits have been received from the
AUCKLAND CAMERA CLUB
and the
DUNEDIN PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Open from 3pm to 5pm — 7pm to 10pm

LIMELIGHT EXHIBITION EVERY EVENING at 8pm.

ADMISSION SIXPENCE
Season Tickets One Shilling.

28th JANUARY 1893  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXVII, ISSUE 23

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
There was a large attendance yesterday afternoon and evening at the exhibition of the Nelson Camera Club. In the evening a number of magic lantern slides were shown, and Mr. Patterson, Honorary Secretary of the club, explained to those present particulars of each picture. This evening there will be a third display of views as by limelight and those who have not seen the exhibition should make a point of visiting it some time to-day as it will be closed after this evening.

The Auckland contributors to the exhibition are only six, but their work is decidedly an acquisition, and is of interest showing how amateur photographers in the North are progressing with the art. Mr. J.R. Boulton, Honorary Secretary of the Auckland Camera Club, has a number of excellent views taken in various parts of New Zealand, most of them being in Auckland and Christchurch. Mr. W. Park shows some very good enlargements which are as sharp in outline as if they were original photographs, Mr. R. Mason has an instantaneous photograph of jumping horses, but unfortunately it is not very successful. Mr. W.G. Churchward has one picture slightly failing in sharpness. Mr. R.B Walrond shows six whole plate silver pictures, all very good, and Mr. Maingay has a capital little lot of photographs. In addition Messrs Park and Boulton have sent a number of lantern slides.

The contributions from Dunedin are more numerous than those from Auckland. Eight members of the Dunedin Photographic Society have sent pictures and there are several sent without any names. Mr. W. Livingstone, Hon.Secretary to the Society, is an excellent photographer and his collection of views of coast and forest scenery adds greatly to the attractiveness of the exhibition. The photograph of a ship being towed into harbour is a capital piece of composition. Mr. Melville shows a number of stereoscopic slides. Mr. Crosby Morris has several photographs, among them a representation of a bush-ranging affair, which must have cost a good deal of trouble to arrange. Mr. Malcolm Ross is not only an explorer and mountaineer, but a really good photographer. His views of mountain scenery deserve high praise and all his pictures show that he has an artist's eye. A few small photographs have been sent by Mr. A. Feildwick and Mr. W. Williams is also a contributor, the most noticeable of his work being a piece of cloud effect. Mr. R.E. Fletcher shows among other photographs a very successful one of a marine explosion. Mr. R.A. Ewing's views of Milford Sound are excellent enlargements. Altogether the members of the Dunedin Club are to be congratulated on their workmanship and deserve thanks for largely contributing to the success of the exhibition.

Mr. C.Y. Fell, President of the Nelson Camera Club, has not nearly so many pictures as he had at the last exhibition, and several of those shown have been exhibited before. There are, however, a considerable number of new photographs which do him great credit. The landscapes are chiefly of scenes in and about Totaranui, and there is a capital portrait of Bishop Suter. Mr. A. Pitt has made remarkable progress as a photographer. His pictures all two sides of a screen, one side being covered with photographs printed with silver, and the other with those printed with platinum. Among them is one of the best pictures of one of Captain Falconer's explosions that we have seen. Mr. J.T. Catley has six exhibits, all bromides. One in particular is exceedingly artistic. Mr. H. Brusewitz is a large contributor, and shows portraits, landscapes, and sea views all of which are of excellent quality. Mr. F. Moore has several interesting pictures including views of scenes at the Jubilee celebration of last year. Mr. F. W. Thorp, of Motueka, though an old photographer, is a new member of the Club. He shows some very good pictures, that of the curious limestone rock known as the "Devil's Boots" being particularly striking. Other new members who exhibit are Mr. J.L. Startup, of Motueka, and Mr. Wilkes, of Richmond. A few photographs of town and country scenes by Mr. F.S. Smith are shown. They are unmounted, and were not sent for exhibition but as presents to the Club. They are, however, worthy of a place in any exhibition, and make us regret that Mr. Smith has not the leisure to do more photographic work. He has also a capital portrait of himself. Messrs J. Sclanders and C. Deverall are new members of the Club who exhibit for the first time. Mr. F.W. McLean though he no longer lives in Nelson is still a member of the Camera Club, and he has sent a number of contributions to the exhibition. Some are scenes in Nelson, and several are views taken in Cuba a couple of years ago when he was there. Some of his enlargements are very good. Mr. A.H. Patterson shows a large number of pictures in bromide and platinum, and he gives the result of his experiments in various novelties in printing. His collection is an exceedingly interesting one, and though it is not easy to single out any one example of excellence greater than usual, the reproduction of the portrait of Father Damien cannot fail to attract attention. Mr. C.M. Igglesden, an ex-member of the Club, shows a number of photographs generally small in size, but all of excellent quality. The isochromatic representations of flowers are particularly fine.

The contributors of lantern slides are Messrs H. Brusewitz, F. Moore, A.P. Lucas, C.M. Igglesden, and A Pitt. Photographs have been lent for exhibition by Miss King, Mr. H. Evre-Kenny, C. Deverall, W. Heaps, and T.B. Huffam.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
Yesterday afternoon there was a good attendance at the Nelson Camera Club exhibition, while in the evening the number present was still larger. It is with satisfaction we are able to say that while the whole of the exhibits were deservedly admired, the photographs shown by members the Nelson Camera Club by no means suffered by the comparisons which are invariably made on such occasions. During the evening a large number of transparencies were shown by means of the lime light and lantern, these views, including some exceedingly good ones prepared by Mr. Park, of Auckland, and not only were his slides skilfully prepared, but the subjects were well chosen. The Nelson slides shown were more numerous, and some of these suffered in comparison, but taking the best of each it would be extremely difficult to make an award. Amongst Mr. Park's lantern slides special mention may be made of "The Supreme Court House", "A study of New Zealand ferns", and "Cascade Creek", while of the Nelson views these by Mr. Brusewitz, "Scenes at the Rocks", "Waimea Road" and his views of Nelson, together with Mr. Patterson's "Two yachts in Nelson harbor" left little to chose between the rivals. Mr. Patterson acted as lecturer, and ably he performed his duties. This evening a number of slides by Mr. Park, of Auckland, and others by Mr. Fell, by Mr. Pitt, by Mr. Brusewitz and others will be shown, as well as one secured by Mr. Fell last evening under the magnesium flash light, embracing those who were present in the room. Those who have not yet seen this extremely pleasing exhibition will do well to seize the last opportunity for doing so by attending during this afternoon or evening.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
The annual exhibition of the Nelson Camera Club was again well attended on Saturday. In the evening a large number of lantern slides were shown, including several very fine ones by Mr. Park, of Auckland, and others no less admirable by Mr. Brusewitz, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Fell, and Mr. Pitt, all of Nelson. Among the locally prepared slides special mention must be made of those of the Pelorus, and one taken the evening before with the aid of the magnesium flash light, by Mr. Fell, and which reproduced the scene in the exhibition room on the previous night, and proved the more interesting to many there inasmuch as they were able to recognize friends who had been present on the Friday night. Another slide by Mr. Patterson gave a representation of the room as well as the number of the exhibits. Mr. Pitt explained and described the views shown. It is to be regretted that the exhibition is not remaining open during the present week for the convenience of visitors, who would no doubt have enjoyed seeing so admirable a collection. We heartily congratulate the members of the Nelson Club upon the excellent exhibition which they provided, and also upon the success which has attended their efforts, for not only was there a general admission of indebtedness to the Club for the pleasure given by its members, but the many beautiful photographs were calculated to bring into notice numerous charming nooks in the vicinity of Nelson which are not seen by casual visitors, or even by many of the residents of the locality.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
The recent exhibition held by the Nelson Camera Club deserves mention in these notes, in this vicinity some of the most beautiful scenery in New Zealand is to be met with, and the Camera Club is doing something in the direction of making our attractions known. The members have taken up a labor of love, but we wish the people would take a lesson from such exhibitions, and see that the beauties of the neighborhood are made known far and wide. Could not the Imperial Institute be utilized in such a manner.



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AUCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTS EXHIBITION
There was a very considerable attendance at the Society of Arts Exhibition during yesterday afternoon, and in the evening the Choral Hall was well-filled by one of the largest attendances since the opening of the exhibition. For nearly an hour an interesting limelight exhibition of Nelson views was given, Mr. McLean naming the various localities. Some of them were excellent Pictures, and a few flashlight views of scenes during the Nelson Exhibition were very excellent productions. The exhibition will only be open until 5pm to-day, but to-morrow evening it will be open as usual until 10pm, and the art union drawing will take place at 8.30pm. We are informed that the art union has already filled up well, and it is expected that a large number of tickets will be applied for to-day. We continue our notice of the photographs in the exhibition:

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBIT
It is to be regretted that the members of the other clubs exhibiting do not share to some extent the predilection shown by the members of the Nelson Camera Club for the "engraving tone" processes of printing, specially platinotype. Some excellent work has been produced in the latter. Much, however, as we admire these processes, we are sure that, among the examples exhibited, in very many instances far better results would have been obtained by printing in "silver". It is not many amateurs — or professionals for that matter — who can under all circumstances produce exactly the particular class of negative required for either "platinotype" or "bromide" printing; and there is this to be said for "silver" printing that it can in the great majority of cases be adapted to the negative, and for this reason alone perhaps it is the most suitable for amateurs negatives as a rule vary greatly in quality.

A very noticeable feature of the Nelson exhibit — the most extensive of the three is that the work is for the most part that of four or five exhibitors. The air of Nelson must be conducive to photography, for no amount of leisure (of which an abundance is usually credited to the inhabitants of "Sleepy Hollow") would account for the industry shown here.

The most important and varied exhibit is that of Mr. Fell. His most successful (which is saying much) efforts are in portraiture. We think there is no finer portrait in the exhibition — and we include the professional work - than his "Mr. Justice Richmond". There is considerable humor and good execution in a group of "Nelson Yachtsmen" — two lawyers, a doctor, an architect, and "a gentleman". A very effective enlargement, showing a view of New Plymouth Breakwater during a storm, would, we fancy, have a depressing effect on the unhappy bondholders. Much the best of Mr. Fell's (and probably next to Mr. Walrond's "Evening on the Maitai" in the Exhibition) landscape subjects is "The Last Load".

A beautiful little picture is Mr. Pitt's "On Maitai Stream", and we like his "Junction of the Pelorus and Rai Rivers", a platinotype, which we think would have been better in silver. A "Hop Garden Scene" is good in composition, but too black and white, and wanting in depth. Under the title of "An Outdoor Portrait" we recognize the well-known farm of Bishop Julius. Some of this exhibitor's "Rocks Explosions" might well have been omitted, and his very choice "Portrait of a Lady" (in white, with parasol), which is among the mounted photographs on the table, substituted.

Mr. Patterson has spoiled two good pictures by trying to make a panoramic view of his "Yacht Study, Nelson Harbour". The sudden change in the direction of the ripple on the water in the center of the picture has a painful effect on the eye. Separately, these would, probably, have been the best of this exhibitor's work. His two "Moonlight Effects" are very good. "Motueka River", an enlargement, is wanting in vigor. An example of the advantage gained by printing in silver may be seen by comparing a view on "Falls Creek" (platinotype), which seems to be identical with one of Mr. Maclean's "Views Near Nelson", printed in silver. The two negatives appear to be of equal quality, and we think the silver print undoubtedly the more effective.

Mr. Catley's manipulation is not equal to his artistic taste, rather a reversal of the usual order of things. The composition of most of his pictures is good.

Mr. Startup shows four views, of which we consider his "Riwaka Valley" best.

Mr. Brusewitz has some good views on the Pelorus river, and around Nelson. His "On the Maitai" we think his best. The lights about "The Three Friends" are very effective.

We should much like to see this Photographic Exhibition made an annual event. Nothing would be more conducive to an increase of interest in the art; and, with the combined strength of the three clubs whose exhibits form the present exhibition, there should be little difficulty in arranging this. Meanwhile we congratulate the Auckland club in having followed in the steps of the Dunedin and Nelson clubs. The space at our disposal has not admitted of as detailed a notice as we could have wished, and we have not been able to notice the excellent lantern slides prepared by the members of the various clubs. That there is very great room for improvement in most of the work, goes without saying. One thing strikes us very forcibly, the reluctance shown to cutting down the size of the picture. In a great many cases what is now but a mediocre picture, would have been converted to something good, by simply selecting the best part. If size is desired, by all means let it be obtained by enlargement. We hope to see, in a future exhibition, some examples of the less usual classes of work, such as window transparencies. We think the addition of a few cameras and other photographic appliances would add to the interest of an exhibition such as this.



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DUNEDIN PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Dunedin Photographic Society held their third annual meeting yesterday evening in their room, Union Chambers. The president (Mr. Crosby Morris) occupied the chair.

The Secretary read the annual report, which was adopted. From it we gather that the society have increased both in numbers and usefulness. At the monthly meetings members give a demonstration of the different modes of development, intensifying, printing, toning, etc., and any difficulties met with by anyone are cleared away by the experience of other members. The society held their third annual exhibition conjointly with the Nelson Camera Club in November last, and in February their exhibits were on view with those of the Camera Club in Nelson, when they were ably noticed by the Press and the public. During the present month the Dunedin and Nelson societies exhibit with the Auckland Club. It is confidently expected, the report says, that these joint exhibitions, originated by the Dunedin Photographic Society, will be the forerunners of annual colonial exhibitions, which will do much to foster a feeling of emulation and friendliness among photographers throughout the colony. As an assistance to members in the practice of their art, the society have acquired a large library of standard works on photography, and there are received by every mail copies of the leading photographic papers published in Britain. During the year just concluded, the society gave an exhibition of lantern slides in illustration of a very interesting journey from Manapouri to the coast, by canoes, on the Waiau River. This was open to the friends of members, as well as to members themselves. It is proposed to have another shortly, probably in April; and later on another, illustrating Alpine photography, by an expert in this branch of traveling — viz., Mr. Malcolm Ross.



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RICHMOND CLUB
This Club was opened by the Mayor of Richmond (Mr. G. Talbot) on Friday evening. A number of friends contributed vocal and instrumental selections and and a number of curios, pictures, and photographs (the latter from the Nelson Camera Club) were exhibited, a very pleasant evening being spent by those present. Mr. Cowles is the new President of the Club, and a successful season is looked forward to under his management. It was announced that a course of lectures would form a part of the program, while an exhibition of transparencies was promised by the Nelson Camera Club, also that a singing class under Mr. Blair's conductor-ship was being formed while every provision had been made for suitable recreation for members in the form of suitable games.



17th JULY 1893  Page 3 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXVII, ISSUE 166

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Usual Monthly MEETING in Mr. Fell's office on Wednesday, 26th July, 7.30pm.

Subject: "A NELSON IDENTITY".



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RICHMOND CLUB
LECTURE COURSE
Oddfellows Hall,

FRIDAY 25th August and FRIDAY 1st September

LIME LIGHT EXHIBITION
of views, taken by Members of
NELSON CAMERA CLUB

Doors open 7.30pm; commence 8pm.
Admission 1/-, or by Members Ticket.

31st AUGUST 1893  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXVI, ISSUE 7722

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION OF VIEWS AT RICHMOND
The Nelson Camera Club has engaged to give an exhibition of the views of scenery, etc, taken by its members, on Friday next at Richmond. Apart from the high artistic merit of the pictures, they will be interesting as affording a good idea of the wild beauty of some of the scenery around this end of our island.



1st SEPTEMBER 1893  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXVII, ISSUE 207

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Nelson Camera Club limelight exhibition in the Oddfellows Hall, Richmond, is postponed till further notice.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
ENTERTAINMENT AT RICHMOND
A limelight exhibition by the Nelson Camera Club, will be given at the Oddfellows Hall, Richmond, this evening at 8pm.



9th SEPTEMBER 1893  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXVII, ISSUE 214

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Exhibition promised by the Nelson Camera Club, which has been twice postponed on account of the weather, has been fixed for Monday evening next. We understand that a large number of the views are to be sent to Wellington, to be exhibited at Government House next week, so that it is necessary to get the meeting off on Monday next before the pictures are sent away. There will be singing and piano and banjo selections by members of the Camera Club during the evening, and no doubt there will be a full house.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The exhibition of views by members of the Nelson Camera Club, which has been postponed twice on account of the wet, will take place this evening. Should the evening be fine there should be a large attendance.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Usual MONTHLY MEETING of the Nelson Camera Club in Mr. Fell's Office on FRIDAY 15th September, at 7.30pm. Subject: FREE STUDY.



17th OCTOBER 1893  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXVII, ISSUE 245

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Nelson Camera Club will be held in Mr. Fell's office on Friday evening at 7.30pm.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
THE usual MONTHLY MEETING of the Nelson Camera Club will be held in Sigley's Hall, on FRIDAY 24th November, at 7.30pm.

Subject: "A GOOD JOKE"

"Instantaneous study, Moving Object".

The final selection of Lantern Slides for the Inter-colonial Slide Exchange will also be made.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The MEETING of the Nelson Camera Club POSTPONED till Further Notice.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Nelson Camera Club will be held to-morrow evening at 7.30pm at Mr. Fell's office.

The Subject for discussion is to be "PORTRAIT".



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
A meeting of the Nelson Camera Club will be held in Mr. Fell's office on Friday evening at 7.30pm.

Subject: "PORTRAIT".

A full attendance of members is requested to arrange for the Dunedin exhibition.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
MEMBERS of the Nelson Camera Club sending exhibits to the Dunedin Photographic Society Exhibition are requested to leave them with Mr. J. Savage, not later than Tuesday next. Prints are to be mounted, framed and labeled. Lantern slides are to be mounted and labeled.



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DUNEDIN PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The next annual exhibition of the Dunedin Photographic Society promises to be a great success. It opens in the Young Women's Christian Association Rooms, we understand, on the 14th of next month, and remains open for a week. This time the society will have not only the exhibits of the Nelson Camera Club as formerly, but also those of the Auckland, Christchurch, and Invercargill Clubs. The exhibition will be open all day, and in the evenings series of views, by the different societies, illustrating the various scenery of the colony, will be shown by the limelight lantern. As this is the first attempt made in New Zealand or Australia to hold a colonial photographic exhibition we look forward with some interest to it, and wish the Dunedin Photographic Society every success.



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PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
The fourth annual exhibition of photographs, held under the auspices of the Dunedin Amateur Photographic Society, was opened on Saturday afternoon in the rooms of the Young Women's Christian Association. The present is the largest exhibition of photographs that has yet been held in the colony, the amateur photographers of Auckland, Nelson, Christchurch, and Southland all sending contributions, which, with the examples of work executed by the members of the local society, go to form a show which is distinctly interesting and worthy of the highest admiration. The Dunedin Photographic Society itself supplies 133 frames, including examples from the best known of our amateur devotees of this branch of art; the Nelson Camera Club, which has in previous years exhibited largely in Dunedin, and exhibited work of a class that makes its contributions exceedingly welcome, has forwarded 63 frames. The Auckland Photographic Club and the Christchurch Photographic Society have not hitherto exhibited in this city. Each is well represented, and so worthily represented that one is induced to hope for many future opportunities of witnessing their treatment of the subjects which they reproduce. And the Southland Camera Club — the youngest organization of the club — forwards a score of frames which are by no means unworthy of being exhibited on the walls of the gallery. In all there are some 309 colonial examples of amateur photography, and in addition to those there are a few loan pictures by Robinson and Emerson, the leaders of two noted schools of photography in the old country, the latter being the apostle of the "naturalistic" school. On Saturday evening, when there was a large attendance, a number of slides depicting the Water of Leith, with its tributaries, from its outlet to its source were exhibited by means of a lantern.

Dr Roberts, president of the Dunedin Society opened the exhibition with the following remarks: This society at first commenced in quite a small way. Its exhibitions did not create wide interest, and were confined to the hanging of the works of a few of its members, aided by a small but acceptable contribution from the Nelson Camera Club. Last year its exhibition, assisted by the Nelson Club, was held in connection with that of the Otago Art Society. But this society has been adding to its membership, and the skill and taste of its individual members have been advancing, and this year a bolder step has been taken, and a much larger collection of pictures brought together not only from its own members but also from the kindred societies of Auckland, Nelson, Christchurch, and Invercargill. The result is, as I think you will allow when you glance round these walls, that we have here a collection of pictures which show that amateur photography in New Zealand is productive of results which, are a credit to those who are pursuing it in their leisure moments at home or in the field. Photography is a science which is rapidly becoming more popular, and is now largely recognized by a great many as an interesting and even fascinating pastime. Nowadays, owing to the perfection in the manufacture of apparatus and material, it is made easy, and within the reach of most; but at the same time there is great scope for the exercise of technical skill and artistic taste, and he who displays these will be the more likely to obtain pleasing results. Those who are unable to make pictures for themselves by drawing or painting will find in photography a means that will help to satisfy their desires in that direction, while those who possess the skill and artistic feeling necessary for the production of good pictures can still obtain aid from the unerring truth of form and the accuracy of detail and light and shade which photography gives. In conclusion I would point out that these photographs do not include the whole of our exhibition. Every evening during the period in which this exhibition remains open a lantern entertainment will be held, in which photographs taken by members of this or the other societies will be projected on the screen, and they should prove an attractive item in themselves. I now formally declare this exhibition open.

The exhibition will remain open for a week. This evening the lantern entertainment will be on the Catlins district, Dr Roberts lecturing.



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PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
Large attendances nightly reward the promoters of the exhibition in the Y.W.C.A. Rooms. The lectures have decidedly “caught on”. Yesterday evening, when Dr Roberts showed views illustrative of Catlin River scenery, and also delivered an interesting lecture on the subject, the hall was simply crowded, and applause frequently interrupted the remarks made from the desk. It could be wished, however, that the public availed themselves more freely of the opportunity of inspecting by daylight the very pleasing collection of photographs on the walls. Probably it may have escaped the observation of some at least among the patrons that one payment admits to a day view as well as to the lecture. We can assure our readers that the fact is worth remembering. The show is a really good one. It may be as well to point out to intending visitors a few of the choicer exhibits to which inspection should be directed in the first place if time is a consideration. Let such make a point of looking at the loan pictures by Dr Emmerson and H.P. Robinson, two English workers of repute. Dr Emmerson’s pair of exhibits are, apparently, reproductions. They are characteristic English views produced in a most artistic manner.

The collection forwarded by the Southland Camera Club occupies a space on the end wall nearest the door. A fair level of merit is reached by all the contributors in this section — not one of the pieces is downright faulty, and, though few rise to super excellence, there is really clever work to be seen in the best examples, of which we take No. 7, a view of Riverton regatta (E.B. Pilcher), a bush tramway scene (No. 16) by the same photographer, and two of G. Gilbertson’s contributions (Nos. 15 and 20) to be the most artistic.

The Nelson Camera Club make a very good display. We note with pleasure some pretty examples in platinotype forwarded by F.W. Thorp, who is, we understand, a recruit to the ranks of exhibitors, and particular attention may be directed to his, "A Study of Cattle", on printing-out paper, as well as No. 14, a bush study. A. Pitt, a well-known and successful artist, is adequately represented in various styles. His outdoor portraits command notice on their merits. Of A.H. Patterson’s exhibits the most striking, perhaps, is, "Father Damien". This is a bromide enlargement of the copy of a crayon drawing, and we may express the opinion that the artist has been conspicuously successful. C.Y. Fell, a specially good man, forwards a variety of photographs, every one of which is a credit to him. "The Puddlers", is a typical New Zealand scene; No. 42, a grove by twilight, comes out with the softness and the elegance of an engraving; the delicate tones of the platinotypes giving views on the Wanganui River are surprisingly delicate in tone, and in all respects artistic; and No. 54 is noticeable for, its effectiveness in regard to distance.

In the Auckland collection, particular mention may be made of a series of views illustrative of Tennyson's 'Brook', done by H.R. Arthur. He has selected his scenes with a considerable degree of judgment, used pains to produce in every case a good picture from a technical point of view, and the illustrative quotations are for the most part felicitous. The idea is distinctly a good one. High lights are treated with skill in the same exhibitor’s No. 28, a view of rock and sea which ranks as one of the most vivid photographs in the collection, though we do not care for the frame. R.B. Walrond’s view from the railway wharf, Auckland, is interesting, but he has done much better work in No. 2, “a bullock team" a bromide-enlargement the beauties of which are undeniable and conspicuous to the instructed eye. H. Winkelmann's principal exhibit, No. 1, is a collection of small views of yachts in motion. Technically the work is such as to command high approval, but it may be that Mr. Winkelmann would have produced a better effect if he had put fewer pieces inside the frame and mounted them all square to the vision, or, better still, if he had placed an enlargement in the center. His views of places about the Great Barrier Island are from very fine negatives, and, apart from their merits as photographs, they will be inspected with interest revealing the beauties of a spot seldom visited by the ordinary tourist. G.R. Boulton is largely represented, and the most of his exhibits are characterized by nice warmth of tone. As an example, we would refer especially to No. 16 a Creek scene, though for general merit his 'Government House in Winter', is perhaps the most noticeable. It reminds one very much of an English and the representation would not disgrace the best English studio.



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PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
Continuing our remarks by way of indicating some of the more prominent exhibits, we come now to the collection sent by the Christchurch Photographic Club. In this section, as with the others many of the subjects are well chosen and executed with a considerable degree of skill. J. Tosswill’s enlargement of a scene in a park (No. 22) arrests attention at once as a piece of very, superior work; and among the exhibits sent by S. Page we should select, 'A Bullock Team', as noticeably artistic, the tone being beautiful, though perhaps the photograph would have looked better in platinotype. W. Burke has evidently searched for oddities in regard to subjects, and that he has not only found them but also done them justice will be acknowledged after looking through his collection, of which we take leave to prefer his, 'On the Wallaby'. As exemplifying this contributor’s taste in choosing and to some extent composing still-life views, his series of interiors may be mentioned with praise. They certainly please the eye, and rise to a higher level than mere trade advertisements.

Dunedin amateurs by no means disgrace themselves. They have, indeed, sent in so much really good work that one is driven to the supposition that to reach the standard of merit attained there must have been an all-round process of discarding, resulting in the survival of the fittest. R.E. Fletcher claims a leading place in the visitors estimation by reason of the excellence of his enlarged views. No. 1b is particularly satisfactory. It shows a couple of fossickers at work. They look like fossickers, and have nothing of the dismantled dude about their appearance; they are prospecting in a likely looking place; and they are really at work, not merely standing for a photo. In all respects it is a well thought out picture, capitally executed. W.S. Roberts also scores freely. His bush road (No. 8) stands close inspection; "In Forest Glade", further recommends the photographer as a most successful student; No. 44, a low-tide view of Catlins Lake, is probably worthy of ranking as one of the most completely artistic exhibits in the room; "A Prohibitionist", a bromide toned with uranium - we think that Dr Roberts and Mr. Ross are the only exhibitors who have forwarded photos in this style - is a capital subject worked out with a considerable amount of technical skill; and "Ploughing", apparently on Home sensitized paper, has to be looked at twice before one is fully satisfied that it is not something more than a photograph. W. Williams, evidently a worker who aims high, has in most of his exhibits succeeded to a very marked degree. We like very much his, "Spearing Flounders"; the bromide enlargement named "A Siesta", depicting a herd of cows at rest, is really a work of art; a view of a flax field (No. 113) stands careful scrutiny; and the same remark applies to the pair of enlargements representing a boy in petticoats making his first appearance as a player of the violin. The moonlight effect (No. 79), though rather hard, will be viewed with respect by beginners, as showing the possibilities of clearness in definition.

Mrs Hocken’s figure studies (No. 22) display more than a little merit and are decidedly pleasing; and of the pieces sent in by Mrs W.D. Stewart we should take No. 69 as the choicest, this being a charming bush scene showing nice tone and beautiful detail. Malcolm Ross is generally happy in selecting scenes that are suitable for the camera; and we may mention his No. 71, a miniature of a child playing on a sandhill as specially interesting, while the avenue (No. 118) has capital distance, and the view of snow and mist on Mount Sefton is another successful bit of work. R.A. Ewing is also represented with credit. His "Wintry Weather", though lacking in half-tones, is on the whole commendable; "We Two", showing a man leading an irreconcilable donkey, catches the eye at once; and "Whare Flat" does fair justice to the natural features of the spot selected. J.C. Thomson has a pleasing photograph named "At my window"; J.C. Seelye’s views from Riverton are characterized by clearness and good detail; and of W. Livingston’s contributions we would particularly direct attention to, "After the Storm", this being noticeable for the excellence of the cloud effects.

C. Stewart’s most remarkable specimen is, "Lily" — a portrait which every visitor looks at. It is positive backed by an opal. The result of the method employed and the high finish is to impart a suggestion of over refinement, and in this sense the photograph is not exactly a model portrait; but it is worth its place on the walls as a novelty. In other exhibits this contributor achieves success on ordinary lines. We refer specially to his portraits of a stock rider, which undoubtedly deserve the attention bestowed on them. Dr Truby King came in too late to have his exhibits cataloged, but we may be thankful that room was found on the walls for his tasteful collection of a dozen miniatures. The anthropodium is simply lovely. We could go on in regard to other exhibitors specimens, but enough has been said to justify the truth of the statement made at the outset, and here repeated, that the exhibition is a really good one; and, having done our duty to that extent, we may leave the public to find out for themselves the merits exposed in the rest of the collection. The room was well attended last night, when slides from the Nelson Camera Club and also some moonlight effects by one of the members of the local society were shown. To-night Mr. R.E. Fletcher will throw on the screen some views illustrative of the scenery up the Shotover River.



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PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
The fourth annual exhibition under the auspices of the Dunedin Photographic Society — (should not the title be altered to indicate that the membership is confined to amateur photographers ?), has attracted a very fair attendance of visitors on each day since the opening. It has been already pointed out that the exhibition is the largest that has been held in the colony, and it is in many respects exceedingly creditable. The largest exhibit is, as is only natural, made by the local society, but the inclusion in the gallery of specimens of the work of the amateur photographers of Auckland, Nelson, Canterbury, and Southland is a distinctly attractive feature of the exhibition.

Of the work of the members of the Nelson Camera Club a very favorable impression has been already created here by the exhibition of a number of frames, forwarded by them, at the Otago Art Society's displays for two years. Messrs A. Pitt and C.Y. Fell, who were the largest individual contributors on those occasions, are again well represented, but it is at least open to question whether Mr. Pitt's work, as shown in the present exhibition, is equal to what has been previously shown by him. The three outdoor portraits taken by him, the subject being the same in each case, suffer from the strength of the contrast between the whiteness of the lady's dress and the darkness of the background. His "Safely Over", a view taken at the Wairoa river, Nelson, is, however, a very good example, and there is a nice atmosphere about his scene "On Lake Te Anau", looking towards Worsley river from Sandfly Point. "At Picton" and "On Lake Manapouri" suffer, however, from under exposure. "All Attention", in which a group of cattle is represented, is a very sunny and pretty picture, and is decidedly the best Mr. Pitt has in the room. Mr. Fell is not by any means so extensive an exhibitor, and his most noteworthy example is "Endeavour Inlet", in which he has succeeded admirably under circumstances that rendered it difficult to get an agreeable effect. Mr. A.H. Patterson's "River Scenes" comprises four bright, sunny pictures. His "Morning Mists, Wakamarina", a platinotype, is a nice little vignette; and his "Shap Shots, Totaranui", which are p.o.p. prints, are also very effective. Mr. F.W. Thorp is represented by nearly a score of photographs, mostly bromides, the defect in which is their tone. On the Takataka Road", which may be taken as about the best of them, is full of detail. "Happy Valley Stream" is the pick of Mr. J. Sclander's trio, the others being from under-exposed negatives.

Passing on to the Auckland Camera Club collection - each collection, it is to be remarked, is numbered separately — a frame containing over a dozen yachting pictures, by Mr. H. Winkelman, demands attention. The photographs are instantaneous, and a good negative was secured in each case. The same exhibitor's frames of views on Great Barrier Island (Nos. 3 and 4) are equally commendable, careful work and nice exposure being characteristic of the photographs. "A Bullock Team", by Mr. R.B. Walrond, a bromide, is a very good composition, in the sense that the photographer has used judgment in selection. The same exhibitor shows several other photographs of merit, and his "Wild Clematis" may be mentioned as being very nice. Mr. H.R. Arthur contributes a series of 11 small views, illustrative of Tennyson's "Brook", which are all good photographs and of very even quality. It is gratifying to find an amateur addressing himself to such a theme as that which Mr. Arthur selected. "Views on the West Coast Road" by the same exhibitor are nicely treated even if the printing is on the dark side; but the gem in Mr. Arthur's collection, and the best work of its kind in the gallery, is "The Last Gleam of Sunlight", an instantaneous photograph, in which the spray dashing back from the rocks and the foam on the water are splendidly represented. Why Mr. Arthur should have mounted this so gaudily it is impossible to say — the effect is greatly marred in consequence. "At the Big Huia" and "Twixt Sunshine and Shower" by Mr. G.R. Boulton are both good examples; but No. 33, also named "At Big Huia", — the choice of titles evidently not being a strong point with Mr. Boulton, for he has yet another similarly named, besides five others in which the word "Huia" occurs — has splendid atmosphere and is superior in every way to No. 32 which is an enlargement from it.

In the Christchurch Amateur Photographic Society exhibition Mr. J. Tosswill furnishes a frame of Continental views, which are silver prints, and all of them show first-class work. The same exhibitors "Winter" is a snow effect which is exceedingly good, a perfect negative having been obtained. Mr. E. Beardsley has not displayed conspicuous judgment in his choice of subjects, all of which are views about Christchurch. "On the Heathcote", which is printed on "Nikko paper, is a good example and has a nice atmosphere about it. Mr. W. Burkes "Fireside Reflections" is nicely studied. The pose of the figure might have been improved, but there is a glow as if reflected from a fire upon the subject's face. "On the Wallaby" and "A Refresher at the Bar are also capital examples by the same exhibitor. Mr. S. Page's "Farm Horses" is an excellent photograph, and this, contributor's "Flax and Fern", in which a bush of native flax and a tree fern are depicted, and "Bullock Team" are well exposed and meritorious examples. The exhibition by members of the local society would even without the works forwarded from other parts of the colony, be decidedly interesting. The most important, exhibitor probably is Mr, W. Livingston, who can always be relied on for good work; his examples always containing the necessary details without the sacrifice of the brilliancy of the scene being involved. Among others "Unrequited Old Age" is a very good picture of a couple of old hulks; "Playmates" is a capital study of children playing on the sea beach; "Off to the Potato fields" is a very effective representation of a Maori woman with her piccaninny in her shawl on her back; and possibly the best of Mr. Livingston's examples is "A Calm". Of Dr Roberts's contributions a few may be mentioned. "The Bush Road", father errs in respect of being too full of detail. "The Forest Glade" being distinctly superior. "A Prohibitionist" - painted on a peculiarly prepared paper - is in opinion of many, the best work in the gallery. It is an admirable study of a chubby boy, who apparently, unconscious of having the camera turned on him, is filling a bucket from a water tap. The figure is well posed, and there is a very pleasing tone about the picture, which, indeed may be studied with advantage by many of our amateur photographers. For a snow scene, "Wintry Weather" by Mr. R.A. Ewing, under exposed and over developed, "At Clydevale Station", by the same member, is much better; but decidedly the best shown by him is "Dunedin Wharf", which is a very good photograph, nicely exposed and nicely printed. Mr. R.B. Fletcher has very satisfactorily treated his subject of "The Fossickers", in which a couple of miners are represented taking a "prospect"; but No. 105, from which the former photograph is enlarged, is much-superior. Of the half dozen or so exhibited by Mr. Crosby Morris, the best, probably, is his scene at "Silverstream", which is exceedingly good, and has a capital atmosphere; and undoubtedly the best of Mr. C. Stewart's, which are all examples of portraiture and are finished in a style such as might be expected in a studio, is his "Dolce Far Niente", a rather striking picture. Mr. W. Williams's pair representing the first appearance of a juvenile violinist, the solo and the recall (No's. 77 And 91), are happily chosen and very well executed; and "A Siesta", also by this exhibitor, is nicely composed. "At My Window", by Mr. J.C. Thompson is unconventional and pleasing; "In Forest Green", by Mrs Hocken, is a nice atmospheric effect; the best of the pictures contributed by Mr. Malcolm Ross; who has previously shown much better work; seems to be, "On the Sandhills" and certainly the best of Mr. A.J. Barth's is his "Avonside Church"; which is an enlargement. Mr. R. Hay contributes some interesting "Snapshots in Italy"; Mrs W.D. Stewart shows several pleasing views chiefly in the Geraldine district; Mr. J.C. Seelye's work is distinctly promising; and some other new exhibitors are represented by two or three small pictures apiece. Dr Truby King has sent in a dozen works, which arrived too late to be cataloged, but must not on that account be overlooked. They are views of various parts of the colony, and in all of them there is good atmosphere - in some remarkably good.

The Southland Camera Club Collection consists of 21 frames supplied by five exhibitors. It is a very creditable contribution and all the examples show painstaking work, there not being a bad photograph in the lot. "On the Rocky Beach", and "Pleasure", by Mr. H.A. Jackman, may be particularized as being very nice examples, and "Wedding Presents", by Mr. E.B. Pilcher, is a very good interior.

The lantern entertainment last night consisted of views "Up the Shotover River", a number of admirable slides, beginning with views of Queenstown and conducting the spectator as far as the Phoenix Company's mine, being placed on the screen and explained by Mr. Fletcher. This evening the entertainment will consist of scenes of Auckland, supplemented by some views taken by Mr. Malcolm Ross on his recent mountaineering expeditions.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
ANNUAL EXHIBITION in the Bishop's Schoolroom, on 24th, 25th, and 26th May


NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Club Room known as Sigley's Hall may be Hired for Meetings, Lectures, etc,

For terms apply to the Custodian,

Mr. F. MOORE


NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The ANNUAL MEETINC will be held on FRIDAY 27th April, at 7.30pm, in the new Club Room at Sigley's Hall.

Business: Election of Officers
Subject for Competition "LAUGHTER",

A full attendance of members is requested.

Intending Members are invited,

Subscription 10s 6d, Session 1894-95 now due.

ARTHUR H. PATTERSON
HON.SECRETARY.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Nelson Camera Club exhibition will take place on 24th, 25th, and 26th May, Already contributions from other Camera Clubs are coming in. Ten cases, in all, of photographs have arrived from Dunedin, Auckland and Christchurch.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION, ALL PICTURES and LANTERN SLIDES must be left, in the Bishop's Schoolroom on WEDNESDAY 23rd May, between 3pm and 5pm. Members to hang their own exhibits on Wednesday Afternoon or Thursday, All exhibits to be members own work.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB

ANNUAL EXHIBITION

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and MONDAY

25th, 26th and 28th May.

Open from 3pm to 5pm — 7pm to 10pm

LANTERN SLIDE EXHIBITION EVERY EVENING at 8pm.

Exhibits from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin Photographic Societies.

ADMISSION SIXPENCE
Season Tickets One Shilling.

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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The annual exhibition of the Nelson Camera Club will be held on Friday evening and on Saturday afternoon and evening, and on the following Monday. The last exhibition was of a very interesting nature, and the contributions of the Photographic Societies of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin will greatly add to the attractiveness of the one of this year. An exhibition of lantern slides will be given each evening.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Nelson Camera Club annual exhibitions have come to be looked for with very considerable interest, for the exhibits have not only introduced us to adjacent scenery of surpassing loveliness which is out of the way of the ordinary town resident, but also to exceedingly good work from a photographic point of view. This year's exhibition will open in the Bishops School on Friday, and in addition to the work of local photographers there will be on view a great many exhibits from other parts of the Colony. The exhibition is to remain open three days, and each evening a number of transparencies will be shown. Season tickets are to be issued for one shilling, and there should be a large demand for them.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Nelson Camera Club Exhibition was opened to-day. A very large number of photographs have been hung, including many from Auckland, New Plymouth, Wellington, Canterbury, and Otago, and the work generally is excellent. To-night a large number of transparencies are being shown.



28th MAY 1894
Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXVIII, ISSUE 122

THE CAMERA CLUB EXHIBITION
The exhibition of the Nelson Camera Club was well attended on Saturday, and general admiration was expressed at the quality and variety of the pictures displayed. As already said a large part of the exhibition is contributed from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Of the Auckland exhibitors Mr. Walrond is the most conspicuous, and many of his pictures are of high excellence. He exhibited the largest direct photograph in the room one of a stream and trees, which is remarkable for the equality of sharpness in all parts and its value as a picture. Two of Mr. Walrond's pictures differ from all the rest in the exhibition in being printed on Whatman's drawing paper which has considerable roughness of texture. This gives an excellent effect unusual in photographs. The picture of Kahikitea trees so printed is deserving of great praise, as is that of a wharf and boats. Mr. Arthur is another Auckland contributor of merit. Among his works is a series of illustrations representing Tennyson's "Brook". One of his best pictures is, however, somewhat spoiled by fantastic mounting and framing. Mr. Winkelmann shows among others a number of interesting views of scenes in the Great Barrier Islands, and Messrs Coe, Boulton, Hill, and Trenwith contribute good work.

Of the Dunedin amateurs the most conspicuous is Mr. Malcolm Ross, who exhibits not only views of the Alpine scenes, for the exploration of which he is famous, but of portraits and other photographs of high excellence. The Dunedin exhibitors are very numerous and include Messrs Barth, Livingstone, Thomson, Roberts, Ewing, Hodgkins, Fletcher, Stewart, Crosbie Morris, and Seeley, Mrs Hockin and Mrs Williams. The photographs generally show the attention that is given to the art in Dunedin. Among the pictures those by Mrs Williams of children are conspicuous for their merit. The Christchurch exhibitors are not so numerous but much of their work is very good. Mr. Page is fond of photographing scenes of animal life, and is highly successful in doing so. His milkmaid is one of the happiest pictures in the exhibition, and there are others nearly as good. Mr. Burkes "sundowners" taken from the life are capital. Mr. Tosswill has several capital photographs including views ofContinental towns. Other Canterbury exhibitors who add to the success of the display are Meesrs Beardsley and Seager. Among Wellington contributors are Mr. Stephens, the Hon.Secretary of the Club, who has a pretty view in the Manawatu Gorge, and a well executed enlargement, "A Bush Road", Mr. Bothamley, who has several times sent photographs to Nelson, has a number of good figures and landscapes, and Messrs Barrand, Daniell and Hardy have a few interesting photographs. To the members of the Clubs outside Nelson thanks and praise are due for the valuable assistance given by them towards the success of the exhibition.

In the evening there was a good attendance to see the display of lantern slides by limelight. The lantern was worked by Mr. Holland, and the explanations were given by Mr. Pitt. A large number of excellent slides were shown. They were the work of members of the Auckland and Christchurch Societies, and of Messrs Brusewitz, Symons and Lucas of Nelson. Taken all round they showed careful execution and taste in the selection of subjects, and it was satisfactory to notice that the Nelson men were, to say the least, not behind their friends in other parts of the colony.

The exhibition will be open to day for the last time, and this evening there will be a farewell display of limelight views, when a number of slides, the work of Mr. Patterson and Mr. Pitt, will be shown.



28th MAY 1894
Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 7950

NELSON CAMERA CLUB

ANNUAL EXHIBITION

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and MONDAY, May 25th, 26th and 28th.

Open from 3pm to 5pm — 7pm to 10pm

LANTERN SLIDE EXHIBITION EVERY EVENING at 8pm.

Exhibits from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin Photographic Societies.

ADMISSION SIXPENCE
Season Tickets One Shilling.

28th MAY 1894
Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 7950

THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE
NELSON CAMERA CLUB
On Saturday this exhibition was again well attended, and the remarkable excellence of the great bulk of the work shown has been very thoroughly appreciated. There were a large number of people present on Saturday evening, when a considerable number of fine lantern slides were shown. Many of these came from Auckland, and those of Mr. Boulton, and Mr. Arthur were greatly admired, as also were the selected slides from Christchurch. A number of locally prepared slides were also shown, some by Mr. Brusewitz, some by Mr. A.P. Lucas, and some by Mr. Symons, each of whom had sent in some very fine transparencies.

Continuing our notice of the exhibits we will next proceed to those sent from Auckland.

Mr. J. Coe showed a number of very fine silver prints, mostly from, quarter plate negatives. "From the Railway Wharf" is one of his best, and "The Glacier" is a remarkable photograph.

Mr. M. Trenwith also exhibits quarter plate silver prints, "Mercer on the Waikato", is a bright well-toned print from a good negative. "On the Wing", a "moonlight" effect with a sea bird on the wing, was a happy shot. "By the Sea", with fine clouds, and "Sun Tipped Waves" call for notice, and his others are all good.

Mr. H.R Arthur has some very fine half plate prints in silver. "The Last Gleam of Sunlight" is a wonderful picture, and his series illustrating Tennyson's "Brock" claim attention. His whole plate picture "A Batchelor's Holiday", is admirable, and a pretty thing is "Northcote Beach, on a Holiday". The work shown by this gentleman is all excellent.

Mr. Boulton shows a variety of good work. "The Giant Pohutakawa" is a fine study, and "A Creek Scene, Henderson's Bush", claims notice. This gentleman shows some very good interiors, and his bromide enlargement "At the Big Huia", is good.

Mr. R.B. Walrond has some very fine exhibits. His large pictures are remarkably good. "The Trout Fisher", a direct photograph 15 by 12, is good in every way, and his "Clematis", with varying tones, is decidedly clever. A grey toned print "The Kohikatea Trees" is a splendid photograph, treated artistically. "Auckland Harbor", "The Fish Market", and "View from the Railway Wharf" all require mention, and so do the bromide enlargements by this gentleman: "The Bullock Team", and "A Study of Cabbage Trees", in particular.

Mr. T.F. Hill shows a frame of five photographs, all very pretty, and from good negatives; but the green mount detracts from the pictures.

Mr. H. Winklemann shows three frames, one containing a number of pictures of yachts and shipping, with a light house in the center, and another a series of very interesting views in the Great Barrier Island. They are all very nice.

Passing to the Wellington section, we find that Mr. A.T. Bothamley shows some very good work. His picture of "The Flock" is admirable, and he shows a capital view of Mount Egmont, its snow tipped summit peeping above the clouds. His portraits of Maori Chiefs are excellent, and his "Youth and Age" claim attention.

Mr. Barrand exhibits four frames, all very good, the most noticeable perhaps being "On the Awatere".

Mr. W.C. Stephens has an interesting picture of the Manawatu Gorge, and his enlargement, "A Bush Road", is excellent.

Mr. E.W. Daniell sbows three very good pictures.

Mr. T.M. Hardy exhibits two extremely fine enlargements "Kirkstone Abby".

Among the Canterbury pictures are to be found some splendid photographs of animals and the illustrations of "Sundowners" are full of life.

In the Dunedin section, too, some particularly fine work is noticeable, many of the portraits excelling, but of these sections we must defer a detailed notice.

The exhibition will be again open this afternoon and in the evening, when among the lantern slides will be some by Mr. Pitt and some by Mr. Patterson. We have no doubt there will be a large attendance to-day.



29th MAY 1894
Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 7951

THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE
NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Continuing our notice of the exhibits we have next to refer in detail to the pictures from Christchurch.

Mr. Page shows some particularly good work. His "Milkmaid" was one of the most noticeable of the pictures in the room, and generally speaking his photographs of animals excelled all others. The Harbor scenes and those of bush shown by this gentleman all claimed attention on account of their excellence, and his "Bullock team — Kaitona", merits attention.

Mr. Tosswell showed some exceedingly fine Continental views.

Mr. W. Burkes studies of sundowners were particularly good, while his interiors were also excellent.

Mr. Beardsley showed some very pretty half-plates, and amongst these "The bridge over the Avon", was conspicuous, and Mr. G.H. Seager showed some fine architectural work by himself.

Unfortunately it was very difficult to single out several of the exhibitors in the Dunedin section owing to some having omitted to append their names to the exhibits. Amongst the Dunedin exhibitors were Mrs W.D. Stewart, and Mr. Hocken, Messrs R.E. Fletcher, R.A. Ewing, Crosbie, Morris, A. Kelly, J.S. Tennant, J.S. Selye, W. Williams, Malcolm Ross, C.W. Keir, J.C. Thomson, A.J. Barth, W. Jeffrey, C. Stewart, W.S. Roberts, R. Hay, W.J.P. Hodgkinson, A.S. Isaacs and W. Livingstone, and the work all round was excellent. A couple of Bromide enlargements, tones in uranium were excellent.

Mr. Malcolm Ross showed some very good work. A view of Mount Sefton was excellent, and his bromide enlargement "Solitude" and a small head hung below it, that might also have also been labeled "In Solitude", attracted notice, and so did a capital portrait of a child shown by this gentleman, the posing being admirable.

Mr. W. Williams exhibited a pair of enlargements that commanded general attention entitled "His First Appearance", one being "The Solo", and the other the "The Recall", portraits of a young violinist, and the treatment was admirable. Another enlargement by this artist, "The Bullock Team", claims notice, while the picture "A Cottage Door" is full of merit.

Mr. C. Stewart took the palm in this section for portraiture, his "Stockrider" and "In His Study" excelling. A positive by Mr. Stewart, and the only positive in the Exhibition be it said — "Lily" — was very soft and beautiful, and made one desire that more work of that description had been on exhibition.

Mr. W.S. Robert's picture, "A Prohibitionist", was very good but his "Reflections" were too red. He also showed a good bromide enlargement.

Mr. Crosbie Morris showed wonderful cloud effects. Mrs Hocken showed some pretty quarter plates. Mr. Ewings picture of the Taieri Plains, showing the winding stream in a streak of silver, was excellent.

Mr. R. Hay's snapshots in Italy were very pretty. Mr. A. Kelly's snapshots were also very good, his pictures of the yacht race "Are you ready" and "Away" — being very noticeable.

Mr. Livingstone's exhibits, too, were good, his "Unquited old age" meriting mention. Mr. Seelye showed some excellent whole plates, "Riverton" being about the best. Mr. Barths pictures of surf breaking on the beach are also very good.

Other Dunedin exhibitors showed good work, but many of the pictures are unmarked.

We have hitherto omitted to mention that Colonel Branfill, of Nelson, showed some photographs colored in oils, and also fine copies of celebrated works of art. Last evening some very fine slides prepared by Mr. Pitt and by Mr. Patterson were shown.

Before the closing hour, Mr. Fell, as President of the Nelson Camera Club, and who has done his utmost to make the Exhibition a success, addressed a few words to those present. He especially thanked the other Clubs of the Colony for sending exhibits, and paid a well-merited compliment to the work of members of those Clubs. He also acknowledged the good services of Mr. Holland, who had so ably shown their lantern slides. Mr. Holland, he remarked, had himself constructed a new oxygen and ether saturator, and the light he had produced had been excellent, and the manner in which the pictures had been shown merited the greatest compliment. Mr. Fell also expressed the thanks of the Club to the Bishop of Nelson for the use of the room.

It may be mentioned that over 750 photographs were on exhibition, and we are glad to say that these have been inspected by a large number of people. The Nelson photographs are to be sent to the Wellington Exhibition which opens next week.



9th JUNE 1894
Page 4 - EVENING POST, VOLUME XLVII, ISSUE 135

WELLINGTON CAMERA CLUB
SECOND NOTICE
We noticed yesterday the exhibits in the Wellington section at the first annual exhibition of the Camera Club, but these were far from exhausting the interest which centers in the Academy of Art. Just to the right on entering, the Auckland exhibits begin, and in a place of honor is a set of beautiful bromide enlargements by Mr. R.B, Walrond, which form pictures combining great artistic with technical merit. The most taking of these are - one marked No. 32, a bush river scene in the North, with the shallow, log-choked stream stretching from foreground to distance, and an oval enclosed study of rock and bush. But the most perfect of Mr. Walrond's pictures — perfect as to composition and treatment — is an unframed study of kahikatea trees at the other end of the Gallery. Its only fault is too white a sky. Adjoining Mr. Walrond's bromides are some excellent views, of mountain creek scenery by Mr. J.F. Hill, and near these are the exhibits of Mr. Hy. Winkelmann, the well-known cello player. These include a large frame of very fine snap shots — Auckland yachts on every tack, and harbour scenes, with the Bean Hook lighthouse as an appropriate center. There are also very fine frames of picturesque scenery at the Great Barrier. Mr. G.R. Boulton, the secretary of the Auckland Photographic Association which sends the exhibits, shows bromides of merit second only to those of Mr. Walrond. Another interesting Auckland exhibit is a series illustrative of Tennyson's "Brook". From the Auckland section the visitor passes on to the work of the Nelson Camera Club, though there is much of this in the unframed views at the far end of the room. Mr. C.Y. Fell is a very prominent exhibitor, and his pictures are of great merit. Most striking is a large bromide depicting a huge wave breaking over the New Plymouth Breakwater. It is a picture which would not rejoice Mr. E. Metcalfe Smith M.H.R., but the great wave, towering apparently 20 or SO feet above the work, has been "caught" in mid-air with most striking effect. Two portraits of the late Sir Harry Atkinson and one of Mr. Justice Richmond show much character, and are striking likenesses. A small picture, "Morning sunlight", is singular for the manner in which the trees stand out — the light and atmosphere appear to surround them. It is an example of the depth which can be attained with a sun picture. "All attention" — a study of cattle surprised on a bush track — is shown by Mr. A. Pitt. It is a very good picture, though short of the standard achieved by Mr. Fell and Mr. Walrond.

Mr. A.H. Patterson is a very large exhibitor, and many of his pictures are very fine. One of them is a striking bromide enlargement of the fine head of Father Damien, the leper martyr of Molokai. Mr. F.W. Thorpe is another meritorious exhibitor in this section, in which is also Mr. H. Brusewitz, one of the three known professionals showing in the exhibition. His view of the Whangamoa River, with its splendid atmosphere and reflections, is equal to any bromide landscape in the gallery. Its breadth and tone are admirable. Two other of his bromides, subject pictures, "I am fainting", and a little girl in Swiss costume, are admirable pictorially but not technically. A whole plate view, "In the Queen's Garden", Nelson, with its wonderfully depicted swans and water, and its fidelity of detail in the surrounding willows, is wholly admirable. Mr. F.S. Stephens shows a platinotype of a desolate gorge in the Spencer Ranges, which would serve as appropriate illustration of J. Ridd's youthful enterprise in "Lorna Doone". Mr. G.J. Startup shows some very fine "snapshots", but he also shows a series of excellent reproductions from negatives taken during the Taranaki war of 1865 which are of quite historic interest. It is regrettable that they are not all labeled, but they include redoubts, early war telegraphs, groups of recruits and militia, and of officers of the 50th Regiment, and a view of Brougham-street, New Plymouth, as it appeared in 1865. On the western wall, between the Nelson views and the unframed collections are the Christchurch Club's contribution, and in these the place of honor must be given to Mr. W. Burke, whose small frame of three interiors - the Christchurch Museum, the Post Office sorting room, and a library — are the most perfect in the exhibition. Mr. Burke has evidently an eye for quaint character and artistic effect, as his snap shots of swaggers show, and also his characteristic group in "An Anxious Moment" - a little camp of swaggers anxiously watching their mate who is down on his hands and knees blowing the feeble blaze which threatens to go out beneath their "billy". Mr. S. Page has a number of excellent bits got about the wharves and shipping of Lyttelton, one of the best of which is the picture of the Spanish training ship Nautilus. Mr. J. Tosswell is another good Christchurch exhibitor, his large frame of Continental views being very fine, especially so the wood and river scene, with its still water and atmosphere and wealth of detail. Mr. S. Hurst Seagar shows interesting views taken in New South Wales, and Mr. Beardsley a fine study of a nikau in the Christchurch Gardens.

These were the chief of the outside exhibits. Amongst miscellaneous items is the very large and beautiful bromide of Salisbury Cathedral, lent by Mr. T.M. Hardy, and signed "J.B.B.W.", probably from a negative of Wilson, the well-known Edinburgh and Aberdeen landscape photographer. There is wonderful distance and atmosphere in this. We described yesterday Mr. A. M'Kay's singular tele-photographic views. He shows another interesting series of views taken with long exposures. All photographers a few years back (and many now) would have said that it was impossible to produce distinct views with such exposures as Mr. M'Kay has given these plates, and would have concluded that hills must have merged into sky and middle distance to distance. Yet these views have been given 20, 30, 40, and up to 60 exposures. One view from Lewisville-terrace over the harbour was given the latter number, still it is a distinct, well-produced, and well-defined picture, both as to foreground and distance. Another very interesting exhibit comes from Archdeacon Stock, and consists of a series of views of Wellington in 1860. There is the Government House corner, and the corner of Willis and Manners streets as they appeared then, and most interesting of all — Lambton-quay with the beach in front of the quaint little wooden shops. Another curiosity is a camera of 50 years ago, which appropriately is shown with the daguerreotype as a relic of the infancy of photographic art.



11th JUNE 1894  Page 5 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 7962

THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE
NELSON CAMERA CLUB
This exhibition was opened in the Bishop Schoolroom yesterday afternoon, and an inspection of the large number of photographs that have been hung soon made it apparent that the present exhibition is in many respects the best that has yet been held under the auspices of the Nelson Camera Club. Throughout the work is good and much of it is extremely good. Some of the portraits are wonderfully excellent, the lighting being perfect and when it is considered that amateurs generally lack the advantages of a well designed studio wherein the light may be manipulated, shut out and directed as desired, the success arrived at is the more remarkable. Some of Mr. Pitt's portraits would be hard to excel. The landscape work is generally admirable and most of the exhibitors have shown a great deal of artistic taste; but here and there a badly composed picture may be seen. Many of the photographs display a great deal of humor and in this direction Mr. Fell excels. Mr. Thorpe shows a very fine photograph of cattle, and Mr. Patterson's bromide enlargements are particularly good, possessing a sharpness that is decidedly rare in this class of work. Mr. A.J. Glasgow shows a capital specimen of copying work. Mr. Brusewitz has some good enlargements and the exhibits from negatives by Mr. Startup, scenes connected with the Maori War, possess historical interest.

Taking the Nelson exhibits more particularly, Mr. Fell has a very fine collection. His work is varied, and his exhibits are full of interest. This gentleman shows some very good portraits, including five of his Honor Mr. Justice Richmond, one of them a Rembrandt, and all displaying clever treatment. Some of his photographs of family groups are full of life, and a really wonderful picture is his "Arched Walks of Twilight Groves and Shadows Known", really a photograph of a poplar grove, but which at first glance looks to be an interior of a stately ruin. The series of pictures "Look on this picture and look on that — are we men or clothes pegs", is extremely amusing, and his platinotype, "The Peep o' Day and her Builders", is very good. A silver grey tinted print shown by this gentleman, "A Summer Morning from the Bishop's Peninsula", claims notice, and he shows two capital photographs depicting damage done by floods in Brook street. His picture, "The Limpets", is no less remarkable than good. A study of pampas grass and pines is admirable, and excellent effects were obtained by him in his picture. "Morning Sunlight".

Mr. Thorpe, of Motueka, shows some very good work, his cattle calling for special mention, and his photograph of a yacht is good. Riwaka bridge and ford is a bright print from a good negative, and a vignette of native bush with gei-gei is very pretty. Many of his pictures are very interesting, such, for instance, as the Limestone Cliff, Takaka, with fern trees, and the scene on the Aorere river calls for special mention. His platinotype, "A grove of cabbage trees", is good, and his pictures in rim frames on one of the screens claim notice.

Mr. Pitt excels in some of his portraits, and his "Skirt Dancers", silver prints on a matt surface, are very fine indeed. "On the stream, Cable Bay road, is a good print from a good negative and the subject is well treated, while his "Alice in Wonderland" is admirable. He has chosen subjects far afield, for he shows excellent pictures of Lake Manapouri, Lake Te Anau, Cape Foulwind Quarry, a scene at Foxhill, the latter a platinotype, and H.M.S Lizard. His picture "Safely Over", is a work of art, and his Totara tree is a capital study.

Mr. Patterson shows a set of quarter plate snap shots and whole plate bromide enlargements therefrom, and the screen on which these are hung is a center of attraction "Towing the Dingy", shows the small boat breasting the sea, and is a remarkably effective photograph. His picture of the Lion Rock, Awaroa Lagoon, is very pretty, and his "Dancing on the Sands" is full of motion, the curling surf chasing the dancers. He has some very fine cloud effects, his surf scene at Totaranui is extremely good, and his work generally is wonderfully sharp, one picture with vegetation in the foreground being most noticeable in this respect.

Mr. Nairn shows some capital prints from film negatives, and his exhibits are very interesting, especially views of English towns. One photograph, "Tewkesbury", is particularly fine, and another of Oxford is also very good. Waingongora is also a remarkable picture.

Mr. Deverall's collection includes two very pretty picnic scenes, and a hop garden, but some of his subjects are less artistic.

Mr. R. Jackson shows some good pictures, and his portrait of "The Bride" is admirable. His pictures of the crew of the Madge are likewise very good, and the views of "The Falls, Aniseed Valley" and the Miner River are most interesting.

Mr. A.J. Glasgow has evidently been doing good work, His picture "Home", with two little girls and a horse in the meadow fronting the house is really fine, and his view "Over the Sea" is also good. The copying of paintings is by no means a simple branch of the art, but his "Maid of Athens" claims notice, and his small, quarter plate photographs repay a close inspection.

Mr. Sclanders shows a capital picture of an interior, and his "Tent at the Cliffs" bears testimony of the capital and judicious treatment the subject received. His views, each end of the Belgrove Tunnel, are good, and so is that of "Parihaka", while his "Happy Valley Stream" calls especially for notice.

Mr. Startup occupies a screen with prints by Mr. Brusewitz from his own negatives, and the negatives must be good to have produced such prints. His "Village Blacksmith" is very good indeed, and his "Reflections" have been skilfully caught. "The Bullock Team in the Bush" by this gentleman is a very pleasing picture. He shows a photograph of a fine nikau palm, and those of the cutter, "The Maid of Italy" and the ketch "The Comet" are full of merit. His scene on the Aorere river is a pretty picture, and his reminiscences of the Maori war are highly interesting.

Mr. Brusewitz makes a good display, notably in portraits and enlargements, while his interiors would be hard to excel. He shows one portrait, that of a lady, on opal, that has been skillfully tinted, and his two bromide enlargements of the Garrison Band, photographed on the morning of the 24th of May last, are very good. He has a picture of "The Swans in the Queen's Gardens", and a fine bromide enlargement of a scene on the Wangamoa river.

In addition to the Nelson exhibits, there are a great many from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, but we must defer any particular reference to these. Great credit is due to Mr. Patterson and those who assisted him in hanging the exhibits, which are most interesting.

Last night there was a large attendance at the Exhibition, when a great many transparencies were shown by means of the limelight and a capital lantern manipulated by Mr. Holland. Many of these slides came from Christchurch, and others had been prepared by Mr. F. Moore, of Nelson. Needless to cay the exhibition was witnessed with very great interest, and the bulk of the slides were very good. The exhibition will remain open today and on Monday, and should be very largely visited. This evening lantern slides by Auckland photographers, and others by Messrs Brusewitz, Lucas, and Symons, will be shown, while on Monday night transparencies by Mr. Pitt and by Mr. Patterson will be placed in front of the lantern.

The Nelson Camera Club is to be complimented on the excellence of the exhibition, and we trust that its efforts to afford pleasure to the public will be appreciated.

On May 26, this exhibition was again well attended, and the remarkable excellence of the great bulk of the work shown has been very thoroughly appreciated. There were a large number of people present on Saturday evening, when a considerable number of fine lantern slides were shown. Many of these came from Auckland, and those of Mr. Boulton and Mr. Arthur were greatly admired, as also were the selected sides from Christchurch. A number of locally prepared slides were also shown, some by Mr. Brusewitz, some by Mr. A.P. Lucas, and some by Mr. Symons, each of whom had sent in some very fine transparencies.

Continuing our notice of the exhibits we will next proceed to those sent from Auckland.

Mr. J. Coe showed a number of very fine silver prints, mostly from quarter plate negatives. "From the Railway Wharf" is one of his best, and "The Glacier" is a remarkable photograph.

Mr. M. Trenwith also exhibits quarter plats silver prints, "Mercer on the Waikato", is a bright well-toned print from a good negative. "On the Wing", a "moonlight" effect with a sea bird on the wing, was a happy shot. "By the Sea", with fine clouds, and "SunTipped Waves" call for notice, and his others are all good.

Mr. H.R. Arthur has some very fine half plate prints in silver. "The Last Gleam of Sunlight" is a wonderful picture, and his series illustrating Tennyson's "Brook" claim attention. His whole plate picture "A Batchelor's Holiday", is admirable, and a pretty thing is "Northcote Beach, on a Holiday". The work shown by this gentleman is all excellent.

Mr. Boulton shows a variety of good work. "The Giant Pohutakawa" is a fine study, and "A Creek Scene, Henderson's Bush", claims notice. This gentleman shows some very good interiors, and his bromide enlargement "At the Big Huia", is good.

Mr. R.B. Walrond has some very fine exhibits. His large pictures are remarkably good. "The Trout Fisher", a direct photograph 15 by 12, is good in every way, and his "Clematis", with varying tones, is decidedly clever. A grey toned print "The Kohikatea Trees" is a splendid photograph, treated artistically. "Auckland Harbor", "The Fish Market", and "View from the Railway Wharf" all require mention, and so do the bromide enlargements by this gentleman: "The Bullock Team", and "A Study of Cabbage Trees", in particular.

Mr. T.F. Hill shows a frame of five photographs, all very pretty, and from good negatives; but the green mount detracts from the pictures.

Mr. H. Winklemann shows three frames, one containing a number of pictures of yachts and shipping, with a lighthouse in the center, and another a series of very interesting views in the Great Barrier Island. They are all very nice.

Passing to the WELLINGTON section, we find that
Mr. A.T. Bothamley shows some very good work. His picture of "The Flock" is admirable, and he shows a capital view of Mount Egmont, its snow tipped summit peeping above the clouds. His portraits of Maori Chiefs are excellent, and his "Youth and Age" claim attention.

Mr. Barraud exhibits four frames, all very good, the most noticeable perhaps being "On the Awatere".

Mr. W.C. Stephens has an interesting picture of the Manawatu Gorge, and his enlargement, "A Bush Road", is excellent.

Mr. E.W. Daniell shows three very good pictures.

Mr. T.M. Hardy exhibits two extremely fine enlargements "Kirkstone Abbey".

Among the Canterbury pictures are to be found some splendid photographs of animals, and the illustrations of "Sundowners" are full of life.

In the Dunedin section, too, some particularly fine work is noticeable, many of the portraits excelling, but of these sections we must defer a detailed notice.

The exhibition will be again open this afternoon and in the evening, when among the lantern slides will be some by Mr. Pitt and some by Mr. Patterson. We have no, doubt there will be a large attendance to-day.

Continuing our notice of the exhibits we have next to refer in detail to the pictures from Christchurch.

Mr. Page shows some particularly good work. His "Milkmaid" was one of the most noticeable of the pictures in the room, and generally speaking his photographs of animals excelled all others. The Harbor scenes and those of bush shown by this gentleman all claimed attention on account of their excellence, and his "Bullock team - Kaituna", merits attention.

Mr. Tosswell showed some exceedingly fine Continental views.

Mr. W. Burkes studies of sundowners were particularly good, while his interiors were also excellent.

Mr. Beardsley showed some very pretty half-plates, and amongst these "The Bridge over the Avon", was conspicuous, and Mr. G.H. Seager showed some fine architectural work by himself.

Unfortunately it was very difficult to single out several of the exhibitors in the Dunedin section owing to some having omitted to append their names to the exhibits. Amongst the Dunedin exhibitors were Mrs W.D. Stewart, and Mr. Hocken, Messrs R.E. Fletcher, R.A. Ewing, Crosbie, Morris, A. Kelly, J.S. Tennant, J.S. Selye, W. Williams, Malcolm Ross, C.W. Keir, J.C. Thomson, A.J. Barth, W. Jeffrey, C. Stewart, W.S. Roberts, R. Hay, W.J.P. Hodgkinson, A.S. Isaacs and W. Livingstone, and the work all round was excellent. A couple of Bromide enlargements, tones in uranium were excellent.

Mr. Malcolm Ross showed some very good work. A view of Mount Sefton was excellent, and his bromide enlargement "Solitude" and a small head hung below it, that might also have also been labeled "In Solitude", attracted notice, and so did a capital portrait of a child shown by this gentleman, the posing being admirable.

Mr. W. Williams exhibited a pair of enlargements that commanded general attention entitled "His First Appearance", one being "The Solo", and the other the "The Recall", portraits of a young violinist, and the treatment was admirable. Another enlargement by this artist, "The Bullock Team", claims notice, while the picture "A Cottage Door" is full of merit.

Mr. C. Stewart took the palm in this section for portraiture, his "Stockrider" and "In His Study" excelling. A positive by Mr. Stewart, and the only positive in the Exhibition be it said — "Lily" - was very soft and beautiful, and made one desire that more work of that description had been on exhibition.

Mr. W.S. Robert's picture, "A Prohibitionist", was very good, but his "Reflections" were too red. He also showed a good bromide enlargement.

Mr. Crosbie Morris showed wonderful cloud effects.

Mrs Hocken showed some pretty quarter plates.

Mr. Ewings picture of the Taieri Plains, showing the winding stream in a streak of silver, was excellent.

Mr. R. Hay's snapshots in Italy were very pretty.

Mr. A. Kelly's snapshots were also very good, his pictures of the yacht race — "Are you ready" and "Away" — being very noticeable.

Mr. Livingstone's exhibits, too, were good, his "Unquited old Age" meriting mention.

Mr. Seelye showed some excellent whole plates, "Riverton" being about the best.

Mr. Barths pictures of surf breaking on the beach are also very good.

Other Dunedin exhibitors showed good work, but many of the pictures are unmarked.

We have hitherto omitted to mention that Colonel Branfill, of Nelson, showed some photographs colored in oils, and also fine copies of celebrated works of art.

Last evening some very fine slides prepared by Mr. Pitt and by Mr. Patterson were shown.

Before the closing hour, Mr. Fell, as President of the Nelson Camera Club, and who has done his utmost to make the Exhibition a success, addressed a few words to those present. He especially thanked the other Clubs of the Colony for tending exhibits, and paid a well-merited compliment to the work of members of those Clubs. He also acknowledged the good services of Mr. Holland, who had so ably shown their lantern slides. Mr. Holland, he remarked, had himself constructed a new oxygen and ether saturator, and the light he had produced had been excellent, and the manner in which the pictures had been shown merited the greatest compliment. Mr. Fell also expressed the thanks of the Club to the Bishop of Nelson for the use of the room.

It may be mentioned that over 750 photographs were on exhibition, and we are glad to say that these have been inspected by a large number of people. The Nelson photographs are to be sent to the Wellington Exhibition which opens next week.



23rd JUNE 1894  Page 9 - PRESS, VOLUME LI, ISSUE 8827

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
Amateur photography has received a wonderful impetus this season by the exhibitions which have been held in the various centers. The large number of exhibits which were sent by the photo section of the Philo. Institute to Dunedin were from there sent on to Nelson and Wellington, whence they have just been returned. At these exhibitions the Christchurch exhibits were singled out for special commendation, all showing that our local amateurs were well able to hold their own with those in the other cities. The photo section has decided to hold an exhibition, which they hope to make the most successful yet held in the colony, in connection with the Palette Club's Art Exhibition in August next and the kindred Societies have been invited to assist. The Nelson Camera Club immediately responded to the invitation by forwarding the whole of their exhibits which were sent to Wellington on here, and the Wellington Society has also expressed its intention of being represented, while Auckland, Dunedin and Invercargill will also probably send collections. Altogether the exhibition should prove extremely interesting both to those devoted to the "Black Art" and the public generally.



16th JULY 1894  Page 2 - NEW ZEALAND MAIL, ISSUE 1163
Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXVIII, ISSUE 134

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
The Marlborough Daily Times in an account of the opening of the Art and Industrial Exhibition at Picton says: "The Nelson Camera Club sent one hundred photographs — landscape, sea views, and portraits, Messrs Patterson, Startup, Pitt, Fell, Smith, Sclanders and Brusewitz were the contributors; all were much admired, but those of Messrs C.Y. Fell and Brusewitz excited most attention, some of them being superbly beautiful. No greater triumph of the art of photography have ever come under the notice of the Picton public than these pictures so kindly lent by the Nelson Camera Club. Scarcely less beautiful are those contributed by the Wellington Camera Club — the work of such masters as Messrs Muir, Freeman, Barraud, Bottomly, Stevens, Halse, Taylor, Denton and Hardy. To refer to their work separately would be a long undertaking. We must, however, particularize the large portrait of a child executed by Mr. Muir. It is lifelike and a superb work of art. Mrs Sutor (Nelson) again sent a most interesting collection of photographs to the number of upwards of 40. Mr. Kirkwood, a rising Nelson artist, exhibited three oil-paintings of George Sound, Mercury Island and Te Anau, which elicited much admiration. Mrs Blundell of Nelson most kindly sent her series of paintings by Tate, representing Musicians, Servants and Trades, a contribution appreciated to its fullest extent by the Committee.



17th AUGUST 1894  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXVIII, ISSUE 162

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The meeting of the Nelson Camera Club is postponed until Friday, the 24th AUGUST.

Subjects: "THE SWANS" and "STREET SCENE".



8th SEPTEMBER 1894  Page 1 - PRESS, VOLUME LI, ISSUE 8893
Page 1 - LYTTELTON TIMES, VOLUME LXXXII, ISSUE 10446

DON'T FORGET THAT THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION AT THE ART GALLERY

BY Members of the Photo Section, Philosophical Institute, and the
Kindred Amateur Societies of Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Dunedin, and Hokitika
will be opened by HIS LORDSHIP BISHOP JULIUS at 8pm TO-NIGHT. Doors open at 7pm

To be followed by an Exhibition of
LANTERN TRANSPARENCIES

Contributed by the Auckland Photographic Club.
Two Slides Illustrative of the Halftone Process and Photographic "Doubles", Mr. Ignaz von Gottfried.

The Exhibition will be open till the 15th SEPTEMBER inclusive, 2pm to 5pm and 7pm till 10pm Daily.

Program of Lantern Shows at 8pm each evening

Monday, 10th September — Nelson Camera Club Slides, described by the Rev. F.W. Isitt.

Tuesday, 11th September — Mr. Walter Burke's Slides, introducing "Sundowners and Swaggers I have met", described by Mr. Burke.

Wednesday, 12th September — The Hokitika Club's Slides.

Watch the papers for further announcements.

Admission, 1s; Season Tickets, 2s 6d.

Tickets can be obtained from Messrs J.W. Gibb, W. Suckling, S. Beardsley and the Members of the Section

No charge for Illustrated Catalog.



10th SEPTEMBER 1894  Page 5 - PRESS, VOLUME LI, ISSUE 8894

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
The first annual exhibition under the auspices of the photo section of the Philosophical Institute of Canterbury, was opened in the Art Gallery, Armagh street, on Saturday evening, and will continue to the 15th September. The rapid strides made in photography during the last few years, and the popularity which it has gained, is manifested in the collection of pictures which are now on view. The exhibition is really a wonderful one, and was quite a revelation to those who visited it on the opening night. It is the largest of its kind ever held in the colony, the number of pictures being close upon a thousand. The work on the whole is really excellent, and some of the exhibits are almost equal to the best work produced through the camera. The Committee, and especially the two Hon.Secretaries, S. Page and W. Burke, are deserving of every credit for the successful results of their efforts in arranging the exhibition.

In addition to the local exhibitors, the Nelson Camera Club, the Auckland Photographic Club, the Wellington Camera Club, the Dunedin Photographic Society, and the Hokitika Society are well represented, and there is also a fine loan collection. The Christchurch section, as might be expected, is the largest, and is perhaps distinguished from the others in having a larger proportion of small pictures. There are nearly 200 frames, and about twice that number of pictures. These are entirely by members of the photographic section of the Philosophical Institute, and a considerable portion of the work is by amateurs who took up photography during the last twelve months. The Christchurch work, as a whole, is of very good average, and some of it is particularly excellent.

Auckland, has a very nice collection, comprised in forty-two frames, mostly single pictures. They consist chiefly of beautiful landscapes and are very good indeed. The Dunedin exhibitors have shown great skill and artistic taste in selecting the tones which best represent their objects. There is a good variety of subjects and the work is excellent. The Wellington exhibits, which number nearly sixty, are, as a whole, about the best in the exhibition. The work is very high class, both artistically and technically. The pictures sent from Hokitika are chiefly illustrative, of the fine scenery of the West Coast. They are deeply printed and are characterized by richness and depth. The Nelson exhibits are notable for their delicacy, and are in direct contrast to those from Hokitika. Cold tones have been largely adopted, and the work is generally very fine. The work of each Society seems to have a special character. The delicacy of the Nelson pictures, the vigor of those from Hokitika, the artistic excellence of the Wellington exhibits, and the special tones of those sent from Dunedin form an interesting study to those who are engaged in the art.

The loan collection is an excellent one, and prominent among them are the pictures kindly lent by Messrs P. Cunningham, W. Easton, Standish and Preece, J. Spiller, C.M. Phillips and E.W. Roper, Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. and Mr. Beardsley have interesting exhibits of photographic requisites. There was a good attendance at the opening of the exhibition on Saturday evening. The ceremony of formally opening it was performed at 8pm by his Lordship Bishop Julius. Mr. H.R. Webb, President of the photo section of the Philosophical Institute, presided and spoke of the great success that had attended the association of the Christchurch Photographic Society with the Philosophical Institute. His Lordship referred to the rapid strides that the science, or art of photography had made during the last thirty years. He then related some of his own experiences of thirty-two years ago, showing the difficulty which then attended the taking of a picture, especially a daguerreotype. Photography had now become an art, but could no longer be called "the black art". Through its means they could bring reproductions of the best pictures in the galleries of the old world, and of the most glorious buildings of antiquity into every home. It had, moreover, become the handmaid of every branch of science, notably astronomy. Photography furnished a hobby into which people of both sexes could profitably throw their energy in leisure tune. It was a pursuit that was delightful from a recreative point of view, and educational in many ways. His Lordship was loudly applauded at the close of his address, and on the motion of Mr. F.S. Malcolm, seconded by Mr. Preece, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to him. The exhibition was then declared open.

Later on a number of excellent slides sent from Auckland, were shown through Mr. Beardsley's lantern. The descriptions of the views did not come to hand, and Mr. W. Burke was therefore unable to do more than mention the name upon each. Mr. Ignaz von Gottfried showed some very fine slides illustrative of the halftone process and photographic doubles.

The exhibition will be open to-day from 2pm to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm. In the evening the Nelson Camera Club slides will be shown, and the descriptions will be given, by the Rev. F.W. Isitt. It may be mentioned that each visitor to the exhibition will be presented with an illustrated catalog, which has been printed and got up in the Press office and is a unique specimen of work.



10th SEPTEMBER 1894
Page 3 - LYTTELTON TIMES, VOLUME LXXXII, ISSUE 10447

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
The exhibition promoted by the members of the photographic section of the Philosophical Institute was opened in the Art Gallery on Saturday evening, when there was a very good attendance.

At 8pm, Mr. H.R. Webb, president of the section, addressed the audience. He congratulated the members of the section on making such a splendid show of pictures. Five years ago a few of those in the room met in a building in Manchester Street and decided to form a Photographic Society. During the first few years the Society made very little progress, and the members thought it would be a wise thing if they could affiliate with the Philosophical Institute. The Institute kindly agreed to allow the Society to form a section, and since the time of affiliation the membership had steadily increased. Some few months ago the section resolved to hold an exhibition similar to those held by the Nelson, Wellington, Auckland and other photographic societies in the colony, and thanks to the manner in which the members went to work, they were able to hold an exhibition which exceeded his anticipations. He desired to thank the committee and the honorary secretaries, Messrs S. Page and W. Burke, for the manner in which they had worked to make the exhibition a success.

The Right Rev Dr Julius said it gave him great pleasure to be present at the opening ceremony of such a splendid exhibition. When he came into the gallery he was surprised to see such a fine collection of pictures. He referred to the progress that had been made in photography during the past thirty years. Photography was a true art, and he did not know of any branch of science which had not turned photography to its use. By the aid of photography the whole of the skies were being carefully mapped out, and he could not think of any more valuable recreation for old and young. It was one of the best and most wholesome recreations of the present day, and he could not recommend to his friends a more cheerful, delightful and educational pursuit. He had much pleasure in declaring the exhibition open.

On the motion of Mr. F.S. Malcolm, seconded by Mr. A.E. Preece, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bishop Julius for his able and interesting address.

During the evening a number of slides by the members of the Auckland Photographic Club were shown and described by Mr. W. Burke, Mr. Gottfried showed several slides, illustrating the “half-tone” process and photographic “doubles”.

The exhibition will be open from 2pm to 5pm, and 7pm to 10pm to-day. In the evening the Nelson Camera Club slides will be described by the Rev F.W. Isitt.

THE EXHIBITS
The extent to which photography, as a “hobby”, has gained ground amongst us, and the skill with which many persons ride that “hobby”, are exemplified in very striking and attractive fashion in the excellent exhibition now open in the Art Gallery. Some four hundred frames, containing over twelve hundred pictures taken by amateur photographers, have been gathered from well-nigh all parts of the colony at the behest of the photographic section of the Canterbury Philosophical Institute. The history of that section is interesting. Two years ago the Christchurch Photographic Society, founded about three years earlier, was apparently in articulo mortis, and the dozen members remaining to it, acting on a happy inspiration, threw in their lot with the Philosophical Institute. The section thus formed has prospered exceedingly, and now numbers a hundred members, the great majority of whom are enthusiastic workers. In June last preliminary steps were taken towards holding the present exhibition, and circulars requesting co-operation were sent out to kindred societies in other parts of the colony. The result is a collection of photographs which, for general excellence and variety of subjects, style and treatment, is deserving of very great praise. The Auckland Photographic Club, the Wellington Camera Club and Nelson Camera Club, the Dunedin Photographic Society, and a society formed at Hokitika, through the instrumentality of Mr. James Park, of canoeing fame, specially to exhibit on the present occasion, have contributed work; the Christchurch amateur photographers make a fine display, and there is a loan collection of great interest. The Selection Committee has been properly strict in carrying out its duties, and there is nothing on the walls which does not possess very considerable merit. The exhibits are arranged according to the localities from which they have been sent, the name of each, in large letters, being placed over each group.

The Auckland pictures, some fifty in number, are on the wall at the southern end of the gallery. The amateur photographers of the northern provincial district excel in landscape work, and their enlargements are very fine. The Dunedin Photographic Society, whose exhibits are also on the south wall, sends about fifty pictures, including some exceedingly artistic figure studies and landscapes, and good enlargements. The Wellington photographs, on the eastern wall, are admirable in technique, and possess high artistic merit. There are about one hundred and twenty of them, principally landscapes and sea pieces.

The forty pictures from Hokitika consist, as might be expected, of views of the splendid mountain and forest scenery of the West Coast, and of mining operations.

The Nelson Camera Club sends about seventy exhibits, which are hung on the east and north walls. They comprise particularly good outdoor portraits, and some un-retouched portraits of great interest, among them those of the late Sir Harry Atkinson and Mr. Justice Richmond. The Nelson landscapes and sea pieces are very fine.

The Canterbury photographs occupy part of the north and the whole of the west wall. They are in great variety, portraits, Alpine scenes, landscapes, sea pieces, the members of the section have apparently ranged through the colony in search of subjects. Their merit is very high. As however, it is purposed to deal with the pictures more in detail in a future article, there is no need to do more now than to refer to one or two of the salient features of the exhibition.

The loan collection is excellent; one of its most attractive features is the fine display of Chinese, Japanese and Indian photographs lent by Mr. E.W. Roper. Deeply interesting, also, is a collection of the first negatives made in Canterbury, taken by the late Dr Barker and lent by E.W. Seager. Other features of the loan collection must be left for future comment.

Messrs Standish and Preece have a splendid exhibit of portraits. Mr. Beardsley shows optical lanterns, a 15in by 12in camera, hand cameras, lenses and other photographers requisites. An interesting feature of his exhibit consists of two photographs of the Rhodes Convalescent Home, taken from the same spot — one with the ordinary lens and the other with the tele-objective lens, whereby the object photographed is enormously magnified. The very fine and complete collection of photographers requisites exhibited by Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. is well worthy the attention of visitors.



11th SEPTEMBER 1894
Page 5 - LYTTELTON TIMES, VOLUME LXXXII, ISSUE 10448

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
THE EXHIBITS
The amateur photographers of New Zealand have reason to be proud of the specimens of their work now gathered together in the Art Gallery. The variety of printing processes employed is noticeable, as is also the taste shown in adapting these to the varying natures of the subjects. Albumen printing has, apparently, almost gone out of fashion, nearly all the pictures in the exhibition being on some kind of gelatin paper. The rage for enlargements, which has, it would seem, only just affected Christchurch amateurs, has evidently had possession of those in other parts of the colony for a longer time, if one may judge from the proportion of enlargements in these collections. Nearly all of the enlargements shown are developed on bromide paper. Exhibitors from outside Canterbury have, as a rule, devoted their time more to the composition and detail of individual pictures than to producing a large number of photographs. The taste displayed in mounting and framing is generally good, though there are a few striking examples to the contrary.

The first items to come under notice are those of the Nelson Camera Club. Grey tones prevail among them; they are mostly bromide prints and platinotypes. As a rule they are artistic in character, and their technique is good. Mr J. Sclanders has four picture's — three landscapes and one, the best, a sylvan scene, entitled; “Confidences”, the pose of the figures graceful and natural. One of the best of Mr F.W. Thorp’s exhibits is “A Grove of Cabbage Trees”. He has an effectively arranged group of dairy cattle, but the color is not very good. Mr C.Y. Fell’s work has the merit of decision of character. He sends a large number of exhibits, marked by soft and delicate effects and by admirable lighting. “Arched Walks of Twilight Groves” is a very striking study of poplars. In No. 30 he has an effective picture of the New Plymouth breakwater, and an enlargement of this photograph is very fine. His portraits are artistic and full of character. Among the best are one of Justice Richmond, and another (in “Rembrandt” light) of the late Sir H.A. Atkinson. Mr A.H. Patterson has a fine cloud effect in “Morning Mists”, but the vignetting is stiff and the mounting somewhat dirty. Four prints of river scenes are creditable, the delicate effect of the light being especially good. Mr A. Pitt shows two outdoor portraits, the detail of which is good, and is the more creditable because the subject, a lady, was attired in a white dress. In another the position is stiff, and the effect of the lighting of the face is harsh. This exhibitor’s landscapes are, as a rule, bold, well balanced pictures, and he has a very effective group of cattle. The Nelson collection - comprises an excellent outdoor portrait, retouched, to which no name has been attached.

The pictures of West Coast scenery and mining operations sent from Hokitika have the merits of decision and boldness, but many of them are too dark in tone. Mr. W.H. Bismer’s view of the island in Kanieri Lake is good; the foreground is well represented, the distant hills are soft, and the island stands out effectively. There is a well-composed picture of Lake Ianthe, but its foreground is a little dreary. Mr Brown’s study of ferns is somewhat harsh and “chalky”. Mr King’s, views of mining operations and bush scenery are interesting, but the color is bad. Mr J. Park’s views of the Hokitika Gorge are very fair; those of the Kanieri Lake are over-printed. The collection, which was got together somewhat hurriedly, may be taken as an earnest of very good things to come.

The collection sent by the Auckland Photographic Club, though small, is one of the best in the exhibition. Mr G.R. Boulton’s enlargements of landscapes are taken from admirably - chosen points; and the atmospheric effects are particularly good. His “Bullock Team” is a very artistic study. The color of “A Bachelor’s Holiday” is bad. “In the Museum, Auckland”, is a successful photograph of an interior. In “Moonlight, Auckland Harbour”, Mr R.B. Walrond has one of the best and most artistic pictures in the exhibition, and the tone, a brown sepia, is most effective. An enlargement of a study of tree-ferns is soft and full of admirably expressed detail. "White Clematis” is one of the prettiest flower studies on the walls, the detail is well rendered and the tint very, pleasing. One of the best of Mr H. Winkleman’s exhibit is "Still Waters Run Deep”, a landscape of bold treatment. “The Billy’s Boiling” has a spotty effect, and the boy who occupies the center of the picture is too evidently “having his photo taken”. "The Trysting Place”, a girl standing on a rustic bridge in the bush, is capital, the light is good, the pose of the figure natural and the detail excellently represented. ”Sunrise on the Waitemata” is a "well-balanced”, well-printed landscape. Mr T.F. Hill’s studies of scenery are good as to light,and clear and decided in treatment. Mr H. Arthur’s “series illustrating Tennyson’s 'Brook'," is good in conception, and the photographs composing it are full of well represented detail. A bromide enlargement, "Auckland Law Courts from the Domain in Winter” is very good indeed, the detail of the leafless branches and the light being admirable.

The exhibit of the Wellington Camera Club is principally composed of small pictures, mostly of great merit. Mr W.F. Barraud’s enlargements are, as a rule, clear and sharp in detail, and altogether very fine. One of the best is a view of the volcano, Ngauruhoe. The foliage in his bush scenes is sharply rendered, and the light is, as a rule, admirably effective. "The Craters of Tongariro”, and "Ngauruhoe and Toka Anu”, are perfect gems. Mr A.T. Bothamley’s Maori portraits are good, and his series of sea-coast views are noticeable for some good cloud and wave effects, but the tone is too brown to be pleasing. Mr F.A. Vaughan shows well finished, clean work. “On the Shore”, and "At Oriental Bay”, are capital figure studies, the poses are natural, and the treatment is bold and decided. “Silent Friends” is a well-balanced group of empty boats. “A Materialized Spirit” has an interest peculiarly its own, for it was an "exhibit" in the recent prosecution of the Hacketts for alleged imposture by means of so-called spiritual manifestations. By the help of a magnesium flash Mr Vaughan took an instantaneous photograph of one of the “spirit forms”, which, to the unbelieving eye, appears to be nothing but a white sheet violently agitated by a hand discreetly kept out of view. Mr F.M. Hardy's bromide enlargement of Cheviot House is good, and has been taken from an artistically chosen point, but the absence of clouds in the sky mars the effect. Mr A.D. Stewart shows two frames of "Mosaics”, one of six landscapes and seascapes, and the other of five views. The pictures are mostly pretty little vignettes, clear and bold in treatment. In one or two instances, however, the vignetting has not been very well done. One of the most praiseworthy of Mr W.R. Symons exhibits is a series of three views of the Upper Hutt, well-balanced pictures, the distance effectively rendered, and the reflections in the water particularly good. Mr E.H. Freeman sends two frames, each containing eight portraits. The poses are natural, the pictures well-lighted, and the printing is excellent. Mr W.C. Stephens four matt surface views of mountain, bush and river scenery are clear and decided in treatment. A couple of artistic and effective landscapes are exhibited by Mr J.W. Davis. Mr F.J. Denton’s four views are noteworthy for the excellent atmospheric effect and pleasing tone. He also sends one of the prettiest little studies in the exhibition — a child standing under an apple tree. A group of cattle is effective, and, altogether Mr Denton shows some of the best work in the section. Mr W. Beswick’s twelve unframed prints of buildings, landscapes, etc., copied, are good in color and treatment, though the foregrounds are rather dark. Mr R. Leckie’s bromide print of Waiwetu bridge is chiefly noteworthy for the admirable cloud effects, but the picture is a thoroughly good one.

A prominent feature of the Dunedin collection is the artistic character of many of the exhibits. They are highly effective studies, well composed and excellent in treatment. Some of the best enlargements in the exhibition are to be found among them. One of the finest of all is No. 9, "The Prohibitionist”, by Mr Roberts. It represents a boy drawing water from a tap. The pose of the figure is admirable, and the accessories, bucket, watering pot, etc., are arranged with such taste as to add greatly to the effectiveness of the picture. The technique is of a very high class. No. 1, a view in Cannibal Bay, is in an original style, the reflection in the water is admirable, but the mounting is not in keeping with the picture. Mr Roberts’s other work shows great merit, but the foregrounds are rather "fuzzy” in one or two of his enlargements. In No. 16 Mr W. Livingston has a group of children by the seaside, very well arranged, and the effect of the ripple on the water has been accurately caught. No. 29, "Crossing the Stream”, is a highly effective genre study, with sylvan surroundings, artistic in composition and admirable in technique. This exhibitor shows other very good work, but the above mentioned are, perhaps, the best specimens of his productions. Mr R.E. Fletcher has a boldly treated photograph of a well arranged group of fossickers, and also an enlargement of the same subject. The foreground in the latter is wanting in clearness. In No. 20, a mining scene, Mr Fletcher has treated a somewhat difficult subject very successfully. Mr Malcolm Ross's Alpine photographs are naturally of great interest, and are, as a rule, of much merit also. His child portraits are also good, natural in pose and well taken. Mr R.A. Ewing’s sea piece, No. 11, is a good bold picture, which would have been better had he not had the ship right in the center. Mr W. Williams has, in No. 21, one of the best cloud studies in the exhibition. In No. 26 the light is good, but the color is objectionable, and the picture is practically killed by the frame and mounting. It must not be supposed that the pictures above mentioned are all of the best in the various collections touched upon. There are many others of equal merit, which cannot be particularized here. Suffice it to say that the proportion of really good things is very large, and that the collections will well repay close examination.



14th SEPTEMBER 1894
Page 3 - PRESS, VOLUME LI, ISSUE 8898

THROUGH CAMERA LAND
THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION EXHIBITION
(By OUR SPECIAL REPORTER)
There is no division or department of art in which such marked progress has been made of late years as in photography. From the tedious and difficult process of Daguerre to the present "Touch the button, and we do the rest" is a great step. Then it was confined to a few, and but imperfectly comprehended or understood even by them. Now our wives, daughters and sweethearts have a detective or snap short camera, and are as deft at taking as any artist. So it is scarcely to be wondered at in a country like this so favorable for photography that the first exhibition of the Photo. Section of the Philosophical Institute, now open in the Art Gallery, should have brought together such a large and so eminently creditable a show of pictures. To wade through each division merely dealing with each individual picture would result in a "bald and unconvincing narrative", besides being productive of weariness to the reader. Therefore in the present notice of the exhibits it is intended to journey generally through "Camera Land" as represented by them, stopping here and there to note the many noticeable reproductions of the landscape, the bit of sea, the rugged mountain, or the fearsome Alpine crevasses and glaciers which go to make up the scenery of our country. In doing so it must be understood that the pictures selected to be referred to do not comprise all the excellence of the respective divisions in themselves, but have been so selected because they please one, and are in their way typical. It may at once be said that the whole or the pictures are well worth careful inspection. The different clubs who have been brought together in that true comradeship which is the soul of art, have given us, like true hosts, of their best, and the result is an exhibition reflecting great credit, not only on the members of the section concerned in getting it up, but also on the artiste who have sent in their works.

The different localities, it is interesting to notice, have each sent typical works. Thus we have in the Hokitika exhibits the forest primeval and the general appearance from the scenes selected of newness and a refreshing absence of the stiffness and primness of civilization. Compare that with our own primly respectable street views, etc. Then in the Wellington and Auckland views we have that distinctive North Island character which stamps the difference in crossing Cook's Straits. Nelson again has a more English appearance, whilst Dunedin presents yet another phase. So it is that in the gathering together of works from all parts of the colony we see the marked distinction in the scenery and surroundings of each.

Commencing our tour with Wellington, it may be noted how even the exhibits of the Wellington Camera Club are. They mainly consist of seascapes, studies of bush, and some excellently taken Maori portraits. Mr A.D. Stewart's landscapes and seascapes have all the delicacy and refinement of steel engravings, and are charming. Mr Barraud's collection includes all kinds of subjects, in the treatment of which he has been most successful. That of "Disploded Rocks" and "Breakers" in the other frame specially deserve praise. The scenery frame by the same artist is a charmingly bright and sharp exposition of photography. There is a delicacy of treatment which as well as the other pictures by Mr Barraud is worth careful study. Mr Bothamley has a very good collection of landscapes, mainly from the Taranaki district. These are excellently finished, and the details come out sharply. His Maori portraits, too, are well done, especially that of the old and new style Maori, in which one of the chiefs is dressed in European garb, and the other in the dignity of a dogskin and flax mat, and all the appearances of a Rangatira Maori. Mr Vaughan sends a very excellent collection, all of which show considerable artistic ability. The one which strikes the observer as possessing the charm of naturalness is "A Likely Spot". Mr Freeman has been most successful in the poses in his frame of portraits, and the pictures are well taken. There is nothing so important in a portrait as an easy and natural position, and Mr Freeman has been fortunate enough to get that in this frame. Mr Stewart sends a frame of views which have been well finished, and taken with considerable success. They include the well known McNab's gardens, a pretty view of Ross Creek, and a couple of views in Wadestown. One of the most striking of the collections in the Wellington division of the exhibition is illustrative of our Wonderland. This is a magnificent view of Ngauruhoe from a distance, and one of the crater. Though not particularizing the remainder of the exhibits from Wellington, it may be said generally that all are of a high standard of excellence.

From Wellington to Auckland is a natural and easy transition. Here, too, all the artists have done exceedingly well. It is not only that the manipulation of the pictures is good but the selection of the bits of scenery to illustrate has been made with a keen artistic perception of the beautiful. Mr Boulton's seascapes are full of talent; they are soft and yet the details come out sharply and well. As an instance of this, "Coast Scene, Great Barrier", "At the Hutt", and "Bush Creek, Manukau Harbour" may be noted. The same artist has sent a nice frame of six prints illustrating the beautiful scenery round the harbor of Manukau. Two of the most interesting of the Auckland collection will be found in Mr Walrond's "Moonlight, Auckland Harbour", and "A Tree Fern Study". The same artist has a picture, "White Clematis", which is worth more than a passing glance. Mr T.F. Hill's "Views of Bush road and Creek Scenery" commend themselves to one not only from their excellence, but as a pleasing relief from the monotony of our scenery here. Mr H. Winkleman shews a keen sense of humor as well as an artistic eye for a pretty bit of bush scenery in his "The Billy's Boiling". In his other two pictures "A Good Shot" and "The Trysting Place", Mr Winkleman has been most successful in giving us not the mere stiff pose of a photograph but a lifelike reproduction. The localizing — if one may be permitted to use the term — of Tennyson's "Brook" by illustrating it by New Zealand pictures has the charm of novelty, and when, as is the case with the pictures which Mr Arthur sends to make this new departure, there is added artistic work, the departure from the beaten track becomes the more enjoyable. All the series are excellently finished, and as lantern illustrations of popular songs are now fashionable perhaps we shall yet see these pretty pictures in the sphere of entertainment.

Nelson has been the home of art and of artists from time immemorial almost. We must not forget that Nelson gave us John Gully and J.C. Richmond. As in the wider and more ambitions domain of painting Nelson has come to the fore, so in photography the Nelson Camera Club worthily upholds the artistic reputation of their district. As has been already said there is about the scenery of Nelson that quiet beauty which is noticeable in England, and looking at some of the landscapes, more particularly those on the Maitai, it is hard to believe that it is not some bit of Kent or Devon. Mr Sclanders, pictures of the "Tunnel at Belgrove" and Norris Gully will have special interest for the enthusiastic advocates of the Midland Railway. Apart from that the pictures are admirably done. Mr Fell's pictures stand out even in such good company. His "Arched Walks" and "Endeavour Inlet", for instance, are two splendid examples of totally different subjects, but both treated with much artistic ability. A Nelson collection without a picture of Mr Justice Richmond would indeed be incomplete, and Mr Fell sends two or three, the best of which is the one in which the Judge is taken in his robes. The expression and pose of this is good. A very fine picture indeed is an enlargement by Mr Fell of "New Plymouth Breakwater", the breaking wave and spray overhead being most successfully reproduced. This is one of the most telling pictures in the exhibition, and it is also one of the most difficult to take, but the difficulties have been very successfully surmounted by Mr Fell. Whenever anything abnormal is discovered in Nature it is generally assigned to the Evil One. Mr Thorp's picture, "The Devil's Boot", is a case in point. It is a good reproduction of a singular piece of Nature's handiwork, but anyone must have a vivid imagination to suppose that even the personage alluded to would want so gigantic a foot covering. Mr Fell has been very successful in reproducing Sir Harry Atkinson in "his habit as he lived". The same artist has a pretty little study in "Endeavour Inlet", in which the dark background of the bush which clothes the mountain to the water's edge throws up in strong relief, the white sails of the boats. Mr Thorp sends a fine study of rocks and ferns "At Takaka", and McPitt's "Safely Over" is a pretty natural picture. The same artist sends a number of other pictures which are worthy of inspection.

From the quiet, peaceful, homelike scenery of Nelson, it is a great change to the land of shaggy wood and mountain torrent of Westland. Here we are face to face with Nature in her sublimest mood, as expressed in the snow-capped Southern Alps, the bush clad hills, and the rushing torrent, and great scope is afforded to the photographer in a land of such natural beauty. Mr Park sends some very good pictures of "The Franz Josef Glacier", which gives one an idea of the difficulties which beset the Alpine explorer. Some pretty views in the Hokitika Gorge, a place which makes one long to throw pen and ink to the wind and go there, are sent by Mr Park. The remainder of the Hokitika exhibits show up well.

In the course of our wanderings we now come to the last stage in the journey — Dunedin. Mr Malcolm Ross, an Alpine explorer and photographer of some considerable reputation, has soma capital pictures in the land of eternal snow. One of the most effective of these is "Summit of De La Beche", which, perhaps more than any of the pictures Mr Ross has sent, brings home to us the majesty of this grand scene. In "Follow My Leader" Mr Ross also gives an idea of the hardships and perils of mountain climbing, which, no doubt, is one of its greatest attractions to those who follow it. The picture is artistically finished, and the position selected is the best that could be to give a distinctive character to the pleasure. Amongst the pictures of the Dunedin Photographic Society calling for more than ordinary praise are those sent by Mr R.E. Fletcher. In the one in which the fossickers are anxiously watching the panning out of the sample of dirt, the positions are easy and natural, and the result is a success. Two other very excellent pictures by the same artist are "A Dip in the Briny", the water in which is excellently done, and "Crossing the Shotover". Quite in a different style, but equally artistic, is "Digging Dusty Diamonds", a flashlight photo of men at work in a coal mine. The whiteness of the apparel contrasted with the somberness of the coal, and the weird appearance generally, make the picture standout in bold relief amongst the others of the section. Mr. W. Livingston sends a good study, "Clearing after the Storm", and some equally artistic pictures.

The journey outside of Canterbury is now concluded, and it only remains to be said how much the Canterbury Club owes to the hearty co-operation of the other provinces.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Nelson Camera Club will be held on Friday evening in the Clubroom.

Subject: "Panoramic view of Nelson".



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THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION IN CHRISTCHURCH
The Christchurch Truth in its report of the photographic exhibition at Christchurch says: Nelson has been the home of art and of artists from time immemorial almost. We must not forget that Nelson gave us John Gully and J.C. Richmond. As in the wider and more ambitious domain of painting Nelson has come to the fore, so in photography the Nelson Camera Club worthily upholds the artistic reputation of their district. As has been already said there is about the scenery of Nelson that quiet beauty which is noticeable in England, and looking at some of the landscapes, more particularly those on the Maitai, it in hard to believe that it is not some bit of Kent or Devon. Mr. Sclanders picture of the "Tunnel at Belgrove" and at Norris Gully will have special interest for the enthusiastic advocates of the Midland Railway. Apart from that the pictures are admirably done. Mr. Fell's pictures stand out even in such good company. His "Arched Walks" and "Endeavour Inlet", for instance, are two splendid examples of totally different subjects, but both treated with much artistic ability. A Nelson collection without a picture of Mr. Justice Richmond would indeed be incomplete, and Mr. Fell sends two or three, the best of which is the one in which the Judge is taken in his robes. The expression and pose of this are good. A very fine picture indeed is an enlargement by Mr. Fell of "New Plymouth Breakwater", the breaking wave and spray overhead being most successfully reproduced. This is one of the most telling pictures in the exhibition, and it is also one of the most difficult to take, but the difficulties have been very successfully surmounted by Mr. Fell. Whenever anything abnormal is discovered in Nature it is generally assigned to the Evil One. Mr. Thorp's picture, "The Devil's Boot", is a case in point. It is a good reproduction of a singular piece of Nature's handiwork, but anyone must have a vivid imagination to suppose that even the personage alluded to would want so gigantic a foot covering. Mr. Fell has been very successful in reproducing Sir Harry Atkinson in "his habit as he lived". The same artist has a pretty little study in "Endeavour Inlet", in which the dark background of the bush which clothes the mountain to the water's edge throws up in strong relief the white sails of the boats. Mr. Thorp sends a fine study of rocks and ferns "At Takaka", and Mr. Pitt's "Safely Over", is a pretty natural picture. The same artist sends a number of other pictures which are worthy of inspection.



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CAMERA CLUB CONVERSAZIONE
The conversazione which the members of the Nelson Camera Club had intended holding this evening, has been postponed till next Friday.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
A CONVERSAZIONE, in connection with the Nelson Camera Club, will be held this evening at the Club rooms. Admission will be by members tickets only.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
CONVERSAZIONE
A conversazione in connection with the Nelson Camera Club was held at the Club room on Friday evening last. The room, which used to be known by the name of Sigley's Hall has been rented by the Camera Club, and will in the future be known as the Camera Club's room. The Club has already improved the appearance of the walls of the room, by having a large number of photographs placed on them, the background of red showing them up At the southern end of the hall is a large lantern screen, (on rollers) which can be drawn up or let down at pleasure. On this screen a 10 foot or 12 foot picture can be shown. The Club has had the room fitted with extra gas fits, so that a brilliant light may be secured. It maybe pointed out that the Camera Club will be glad to sub-let the room to the public for the purpose of holding club meetings etc. It is of convenient size, and should be largely patronized by some of the many clubs in Nelson.

At the head of the stairs, and before the club room is reached, the dark room will be found. This room is open to all members of the club, and has been most conveniently fitted up. Water has been laid on, of course, and proper sinks are provided. The room is fitted for developing slow and rapid plates, and for night work, a lamp, specially made for photography, is used. The room though small has all the needful accessories, and members can come there and change and develop their plates at any time.

The conversazione last evening was well attended, and the room would have been more crowded had not the number of tickets issued by the Secretary been limited. After a short time spent in examining the photographs on the walls, looking at the albums, etc. on the tables, and at transparencies through several lanternescopes, Mr. Fell, President of the Club, gave an address.

He stated that as far as he knew, the Nelson Camera Club was the oldest club in the colony. He referred to the advantages to be derived from having a club-room, and stated that the monthly meetings were of much benefit to members, the prizes offered exciting competition, and the friendly criticisms improving the work. He also alluded to the many branches of photography as yet only in their infancy, such as illustration of books and magazines, astronomical and micro-photo-graphing. He sincerely hoped that now they had a room of their own, that ladies would join their ranks, and he felt sure if they did, they would soon attain a degree of excellence. He thanked the Rev E.C. Isaac for the use of his lantern.

After Mr. Fella speech the lights were lowered, and a number of transparencies were shown by Mr. Frank Moore (by aid of Mr. Isaac's lantern). The slides, which were the work of Messrs Pitt, Moore, Brusewitz, Patterson, were much admired.

A special feature of the evening was the photographing of two groups by magnesium flash-light. During the evening refreshments were handed round.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Usual Monthly Meeting of the Nelson Camera Club in the Club Room FRIDAY, 16th November, 7.30pm. Subjects: Clouds; Moonlight Effects.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The annual exhibition of the Nelson Camera Club will be held on the 22nd, 23rd, and 25th May. It may be expected that as usual a number of photographs of high merit will be shown. The Club some little time ago sent over two sets of twelve pictures each for exhibition at the Inter-colonial Exhibition of Photography at Gordon College, Geelong. They were shown in the class for Clubs exhibits, in which there were twelve entries. Among the competitors were large photographic clubs in Melbourne and Sydney, and Nelson came out first. The trustees of the Melbourne Exhibition have been so pleased with the display that they have requested the exhibitors to allow their pictures to be removed to the Exhibition Building, in Melbourne to be shown there until the end of May.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Success of Nelson Camera Club
The Gordon College, Geelong, lately held an exhibition of photography under the style of the Inter-colonial Exhibition and Congress of Photography, at which the Nelson Camera Club was represented by two exhibits of twelve pictures, each in the Class Clubs Exhibits. There were twelve entries for this class, the Melbourne Working Men's College sending seven, the Survey Office, (Sydney), the Sydney Photo Club and Gordon College Photo Association each one, the balance being made up of the Nelson Club's two exhibits. It is a matter of gratification to the local Club members to know that their Club has secured first position in the competition, the Gordon College coming next with honorable mention. The Club is entitled to, and will receive many congratulations upon its success.

The whole of the exhibits shown at this exhibition have been removed to the Melbourne Exhibition Building, where they will remain on view for a month. This matter was arranged by the Melbourne Exhibition trustees, who being so delighted with the large collection of exhibits and magnificent work therein undertook to have the exhibits removed to the Exhibition building. The following is the list of subjects for the two exhibits.

Exhibit 1. (Platinotypes). The old old Trysting Tree; Arched Walks of Twilight Groves and Shadows Brown; Riwaka Biver; Mr. Justice Richmond; The Pipi; The Isis; Dicksonia Squarrosa; Wheki Fern; Totaranui; Dovedale; Pelorus River; In the Awatere; On the Banks of the Ludd, Happy Valley.

Exhibit 2. (Printing out Paper) — Mr. Justice Richmond; Pelorus Bridge; Rational Dress; New Arrivals; Morning Sunlight; The last Load; Interior; Sir Harry Atkinson; Reflections; Swans; New Plymouth Breakwater; Carting Gravel, Maitai River.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Exhibition under the auspices of the Nelson Camera Club, which was to have been opened this month, has been postponed till the first week in September.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
It has been decided to hold the Nelson Camera Club exhibition on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the 5th, 6th, and 7th, of September.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB

EXHIBITION

IN THE
BISHOP'S SCHOOLROOM
ON

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and MONDAY
September 6th, 7th, and 9th.

Open from 3pm to 5pm and from 7pm to 10pm.

Admission 6d. Season Tickets 1/-

Exhibits from all parts of the Colony.
Lantern Slides each Evening at 8pm.

A.H. PATTERSON
Hon.Secretary

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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
For some years past the excellence of each exhibition of the Nelson Camera Club has been widely acknowledged, and the intimation that new work is to be shown on Friday next, and on succeeding days, is certain to attract attention. We anticipate that the exhibition will be an admirable one, and also that it will be liberally patronized.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The annual exhibition of views under the auspices of the Nelson Camera Club was opened this afternoon in the Bishop's School and from a preliminary observation by a representative of the MAIL we may say that this year's exhibition in many respects eclipses those of previous displays. As regards the number of views shown the exhibition is as strong as ever and as for quality there is more good work, uniform quality, than there has ever been before.

A feature of the exhibition is the two sets of twelve pictures taken by Messrs A. Pitt, C.Y. Fell, A.J. Glasgow, and F.W. Thorpe, which were sent to the "Inter-colonial Exhibition and Congress of Photography" held at Gordon College, Geelong, Victoria, during Easter week. With this splendid collection the Nelson Camera Club distinguished itself by taking a Diploma of Merit, and a monetary award, being successful against Melbourne and Sydney exhibitors, and the local Club means to maintain its proud position.

The Club this year has received nice collections of views from the Westland, Hawkes Bay, and Wanganui Camera Clubs, which have never exhibited here before. The Christchurch Club sends a very interesting lot and Auckland is also to the fore whilst Dunedin is not so strongly represented as in the past. The Wellington Club owing to some misadventure, partly due to some difficulty experienced in having their views shown at Dunedin, is not represented this year. The Nelson Club has a splendid collection of views, and among new exhibitors we must specially mention Mrs Renwick of the Awatere who is the only lady member of the Club and for this reason alone apart from the excellent series of pictures which she has forwarded is a valuable acquisition. Messrs F.O. Hamilton and C. Redworth (acting jointly) are young members, exhibiting for the first time. Mr. John Glasgow is also a new exhibitor. Among local exhibitors the names of Messrs A.J. Glasgow, A. Pitt, C.Y. Fell, Brusewitz, W. Moorehouse, A.J. Symons, A.H. Patterson, F.W. Thorpe, Dr. Hudson, and Colonel Branfill are conspicuous as usual. To-night there will be an exhibition by limelight of Nelson and outside views. Mr. F. Moore will manipulate the lantern.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION
By not a few the annual exhibition of the Nelson Camera Club has come to be looked forward to as supplying a great deal that is highly interesting. Thanks to members of this Club, the public have been made familiar wish many beauty spots that are not easily accessible, while portraits in which stern reality is presented, and others wherein the spirit of fun, the play of fancy, or a breadth of humor is displayed have attracted attention or called forth a laugh. The exhibition that was opened in the Bishop's School yesterday may with safety be asserted to eclipse all previous ones. There are in all about 830 exhibits, more than half of which are by Nelson exhibitors, but there are also contributions from Westland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, and Wanganui. Pressure on our space prevents anything like an adequate notice of the exhibition in this issue, but amongst the members of the Club whose work merits examination, we may mention Mrs Renwick, Mr. A.J. Symons, Messrs Hamilton and Redworth, Mr. J. Glasgow, Mr. W. Moorhouse, Mr. A.J. Glasgow, Mr. Brusewitz, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Fell, Mr. Pitt, Mr. Thorpe (of Motueka), and Colonel Branfill.

There is a great deal to interest everyone, and the exhibition should be, and we have no doubt will be, visited by nearly everyone.

Last evening there was a large attendance when a number of views were shown by aid of the limelight, which was manipulated by Mr. F. Moore, while Mr. C.Y. Fell made an able lecturer. A splendid series of views of mountain scenery among the Southern Alps, showing glaciers, ice pinnacles ice caves, snowy peaks, and curious formations by glaciers, were first shown. The pictures, which had been taken by Mr. Park, were greatly admired, and especially one view of a fall of snow on a mountain side covered with bush. Views on the Hokitika river, a picture of a lovely fern, and a picture entitled "The Silver Strand", elicited enthusiastic applause. A series of pictures taken by Mr. Godfrey, of Christchurch, were next shown. Some clever and amusing pictures of "doubles" — one being an amateur taking his own photo — some views in and around Christchurch, and those of Lake Manapouri, were very good. The series of pictures supplied by Mr. J. Glasgow, who has lately returned from England, were of great interest. Those of the English yachts, including the Britannia — view at Malta — ruins and castles in England — an ivy covered house in Devonshire — lock scenes on the Thames — and loading coal at Portsmouth, were very fine pictures. Some local views, and some of animal life were also shown. The entertainment was thoroughly appreciated, and we expect to see those of to-night and of Monday evening even more largely patronized.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The admirable exhibition of photographs at the Bishop's School was well attended on Saturday, both in the afternoon and in the evening.

Of the local exhibits, the collection sent last Easter time by the Nelson Camera Club to Geelong, and there awarded the first place in competition with all Australia, claims first mention, though most of the pictures have previously been shown in Nelson. This collection contained portraits of the late Mr. Justice Richmond and Sir Harry Atkinson, by Mr. Fell, and views by Messrs Pitt, Thorpe, Glasgow and Fell, but though the photographs in this collection are very good, there are many on the screens and walls that are equally good. On the screen near the door are hung a number of excellent views by Mrs Renwick. The studies are well chosen, and the exhibit is of very even quality. They are all quarter plates. The next series are by Mr. A.J. Symons, and are decidedly interesting. It includes two photographs, in which a well-known official appears — in one of them cool and collected, but in the other he is in suspense. Both evince much humor.

Dr. Hudson shows several views, including a very good one of Mount Sefton, another showing the Hermitage, Mount Cook, and yet another a crevasse in the Tasman Glacier.

Mr. J. Glasgow exhibits some capital photographs taken by that gentleman in England. These include some of the crack yachts, including the Britannia, and several ancient places of interest, including Carisbrooke Castle, while a picture on the Cable Bay road provides contrast between the Old Country and this.

Messrs Hamilton and Redworth, who work together, exhibit as partners. They contribute a number of beautiful little photographs, including some pretty bits in the Queen's Gardens, Nelson, while their tastes as rowing men peep forth occasionally — notably in a capital picture of a four oar crew. They show, too, an interior — the Presbyterian Church, its new organ being a feature.

Mr. W. Moorhouse has a very good collection, including several Picton views.

Mr. A.J. Glasgow has made considerable advancement in the art. He shows both silver prints and bromide enlargements. His large picture of great sea rollers breaking on the beach at Mackay's Bluff is one of the finest things of the kind we have ever seen. The ship Hermione in tow is a really admirable picture, while white swans, "hen and chickens", a cow, and the Happy Valley river are all remarkably good.

Mr. Brusewitz shows a number of excellent portraits, white swans, a boat under sail, and a number of views.

Mr. Patterson confines himself to quarter plate pictures and enlargements therefrom, and his bromide enlargements are extremely good. On the Omaka river, is very soft and beautiful - it would scarcely be taken for a photograph. On the Wairau river, shows exceptionally good treatment of the subject. By way of curiosity this gentleman shows a photograph taken at night time by a single flash of lightning, and he shows milling scenes and machinery.

Mr. Fell's collection is remarkable alike for the diversity of his subjects and the general excellence attained. His humorous series are decidedly amusing from "Music hath charms" to "Feline amenities". Some of his whole plate pictures are perfect as to exposure development, and printing, notably that of Bottle Harbor, D'Urville Island, while the Kekerangu landing place, and the Kaikoura are excellent. The three cousins is a fine portrait, the posing being admirable.

"Dinner dinner", or sounding the cheerful horn, was a remarkable shot, and this exhibition shows one picture toned with uranium.

Mr. Thorpe has devoted his attention to platinotypes, and has obtained some very fine results. His fine pictures of limestone cliffs, Pohara and Takaka, display excellent work, and the prints — platinum being employed as the sensitizing medium — in lieu of silver, are delicate and effective.

Mr. Pitt shows some very excellent portraits, and a novelty, "The self-contained young lady", suggests the manner in which "sprit photography" is manipulated. His views on The Wairoa river are very fine, and a Brigantine under sail is an effective sea study.

Colonel Branfil shows some copies, a group, and a series of heads.

On Saturday evening a large number of transparencies were shown by the aid of the lime light, and a very fine lantern, the property of Mr. Thorp, of Motueka. Mr. Pitt acted as lecturer, and his story when Mr. Brusewitz's excellent picture, "Me and the missus and Matie", was shown evoked a good laugh. The exhibition of general "Beauty Spots" compelled a comparison which was certainly not unfavorable to Nelson. Amongst the lantern slides shown were a number by Mr. W. Burke, of Christchurch, by Mr. Large, of Christchurch, and by Messrs Pitt, Brusewitz, Moore and Ward, of Nelson.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The beauty spots of New Zealand were shown off to considerable perfection with the aid of a limelight lantern (Mr. F. Moore operating thereat) on Saturday evening, and in a large assemblage, including many ladies, they found many ardent admirers, Mr. Pitt, himself an enthusiastic member of the Nelson Camera Club, added to the value of the limelight exhibition with a few explanatory notes on the various views which were from the cameras of Messrs Ward, Brusewitz, Pitt, F. Moore, Large (Christchurch), and Burk (Christchurch). Some splendid pictures of bush, road, mountain, rock, harbor, and river scenery were shown, including views taken on the Pelorus Road, which Mr. Pitt aptly described as the Photographers Paradise. To every lover of the beauties of nature — beauties with which New Zealand is so richly endowed — such trips through our wonderland with the aid of tbo limelight is a perfect treat, The pity is that similar exhibitions are not more frequent, for they are exceedingly interesting, especially to so many people who have not had the same privileges for traveling and enjoying such views as have been "taken" and brought to such perfection by energetic members of Camera Clubs. That Nelson possesses so excellent a Club is a gratifying indication of an increasing taste for the artistic and beautiful. The display of photos at the Bishop's School, where the Club has this year held its exhibition, eclipses, as we stated in our first notice, that of all previous years, and the work is of uniformly good quality. As to the local members work we noticed during a stroll round some very excellent views taken by Mr. A.J. Glasgow, whose finest are bromide enlargements. "Breaking Waves at Mackay's Bluff" is one of his best, and other evidence of Mr. Glasgow's artistic ability is shown in "Happy Valley below the Ford", and "Towing in the ship Hermione". His silver prints are also good.

Mr. C.Y Fell contributes what may best be described as a "variety show". Variety is said to be charming, and his certainly is. Mr. Fell, in addition to miscellaneous views of natural scenery of considerable artistic merit, excels in a series of pictures of humorous characterization and ludicrous situations cleverly "set" and excellently "taken". One of his happiest ideas is conveyed in "The Finger of Scorn", in which a party of young ladies in camping and boating costume, wearing short petticoats or skirts, or whatever they call them, are seen pointing the finger of scorn at a heavy swell on the shore, the swell being a gentleman formerly well known in Nelson — in faultless full dress — in short a "toff", eye glass, bell topper, and all. Mr. Fell has also been specially privileged to "take" several of the principal characters in the dramatic piece "The Coming Woman", recently played with a great amount of success by some young ladles at the Girl's College — a repetition of which has been desired provided the restrictions as to the admission of men are removed. Portraiture is a leading feature in Mr. Fell's collection. His "Kekarangu" and views of the Para Para Coy's sluicing works are worthy of mention. His finer artistic work is shown in those photos forming part of the set which gained the Nelson Camera Club the reward at Gordon College, Victoria, and to which we have on previous occasions alluded. Mr. F.W. Thorp has a nice lot of views, of which his "Limestone Bluffs" is about the most noticeable. He and Mr. Pitt share honors with Mr. Fell in contributing to the Geelong College prize set. Mr. Pitt's miscellaneous collection is one of the best and most interesting in the display.

The "doubles" in which the same person is cleverly taken twice are a novelty, as also is "a very self-contained young lady". This is a remarkable portrait in fact a puzzle, the object being to find a second head, etc. It seems to be a body within within n body and the puzzle plainly reveals itself when the portrait is closely looked into. It is a clever piece of photographic work — in fact an art within an art. Mr. Pitt's enlargements, "Wairoa River" scene, and a large view of Nelson are further evidences of his artistic skill. Among Colonel Branfield's pictures should be mentioned "From Grave to Gay" (in which a female face is depicted, very glum looking at first but gradually developing into a broad smile) "St Julia" and "Marriage a la mode". The latter is a series of photos taken direct from paintings by Hogarth in the National Gallery, London. Mr. A.H. Patterson, who is by the way, the energetic and courteous Secretary of the local club, is also an exhibitor showing several very very fine bromide enlargements. His pictures "A Morning Tub", Three Chums", "Happy Valley stream, Nelson", "A Frosty Morning in the Happy Valley", "On the Cable Bay Road" struck our fancy most particularly as evincing a high degree of artistic taste and finish. Mr. W. Moorehouse is to the fore with some nice views of Picton. "The Forty Mile Bush", "Ferns on the road to Ngatimoti", and last but by no means least, a delightful picture of "Nelson from the Anchorage". "The Receiving Dam" at the Nelson Reservoir makes another pretty picture. Two of the youngest members of the Club who have worked jointly, and exhibit this year for the first time, are Messrs F.O. Hamilton and C. Redworth. This firm have evidently been hard at work and have covered a lot of ground — the number of their pictures shows this plainly. That the "business" is in the hands of enterprising principals is demonstrated by a single picture; we refer to an excellent view of Dr Mackie's house taken by moonlight and requiring no less than two hours exposure. A series of views of Nelson cyclists, a pretty Waterfall, an outrigger racing four on a mirror-like sheet of water, the Lighthouse, a barber at work, and the Dun mountain are noticeable amongst their contributions.

Messrs Hamilton and Redworth have also a large and small view of the interior of the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Nelson, in which the organ comes out very clearly, setting off the appearance of the picture with splendid effect. Mr. John Glasgow's contribution is remarkable for the very successful manner in which he has caught a number of English yachts, old English castles and a procession of Druids in their flowing robes which he came across during a trip Home. A number of Mr. Glasgow's views were greatly admired when shown in the limelight lantern on Thursday evening last. A few pictures are shown by Dr Hudson the best of which are "A view at the Tasman Glacier", and "The Hermitage" (Mt Cook) and "Maoris at Otaki".

Mr. A.J. Symons, now of Kekerangu, exhibits a number of boating and picnic parties, yachts, also a couple of excellent portraits of Mr. Fell and Mr. Gully in character costumes. Mrs Renwick the only lady member and a valuable acquisition to the Club, shows a series of views taken about her residence at the Awatere. "The Mill Dam", "Watching and Waiting", "Who Comes", "The Brook" are admirable pictures taken by that lady. And now a word or two respecting the exhibits by outside Clubs. Some really beautiful work is exhibited by Mrs T. Partington, Messrs W.H.T. Partington, A. Elliott, C.W. Babbage, the two last named deserving special credit. F.F.C. Huddleston and D. Medrum are also prominent among Wanganui Club members. Mr. Elliott, formerly a member of the Nelson Camera Club, has some remarkably fine cloud studies. "Breakers", by Mr. C.W. Babbage is an effective work. "Interiors" (three carcases of mutton opended up), by G.S.R., Wanganui, is also noticeable. The Wanganui river scenery by the exhibitors named is magnificent, and those who had been up the river could testify to the fidelity of the views. One of the most admired pictures in the exhibition, and which occupied premier position at the Wellington Club's display, comes from Auckland. In is entitled "Up for Repairs", and represents with splendid effect and picturesqueness a number of boats "on the hard" waiting repairs. It is the work Mr. Robert B. Walrond, whose "Bush Track" is another fine picture. Another Aucklander exhibiting work of high merit is Mr. G.R. Boulton, who has been most successful with his picture "By the Wayside". Snapshots by Mr. Trenwith, and a series of Wanganui views, among which is conspicuous the fine bridge there, are shown by Mr. J.F. Hill in the Auckland collection.

The Christchurch Club is very strongly and ably represented, Mr. L. Jacobsen's "Trestle Bridge, Otarama", is a fine bit of work, as also is Mr. T.S. Malcolm's portrait of Mrs Percy Jones, and his larger portraits of a child and a young girl. "Chums" is another good one of his. "A child study" by Mr. H. Larkins, the cat "Te Whiti" by F. Sinclair, and numerous fine works by Mr. W.C. Large attract much attention in the Christchurch section. In which also is seen the celebrated "Sun Downer" series of Swagger studies by Mr. Walter Burk and for which he has protected the copy right. The Westland Club, which has not before exhibited in Nelson, must be welcomed as a most decided acquisition. Mr. James Park is the largest contributor, with numerous fine pictures, notably "Kokatahi Valley", "Hinauri Bay" (Hokitika Gorge), "Whitcombe River, with Mt. Evans" (from Prospect Point), "Francis Joseph Glacier". Other Westland contributors are, Mrs Clery, Mrs Roberts, Mrs Kendall, and Messrs W.H. Brown, P.J. Easson, R.F. Bell (with a capital bromide enlargement showing the ship Rangitikei at the Greymouth wharf), and J.W. Richmond. The last named gentleman shows the yacht "Mahina" in one of the largest and prettiest pictures in the exhibition. The Westland Club has certainly some most energetic members. Dunedin is not so well represented as usual, but work of good quality is contributed by Mr. D. Roberts, Mr. W. Livingstone. "A full ship" and "The end of the voyage" are very nice pictures and Mr. E. Hocken. Hawke's Bay is another new exhibiting club well represented by Mr. G.C. Bridges "Napier Cathedral", Mr. T. Humphries "Mount Egmont" and "Canoe Scene", W.T. William's "Julia Pass" (Switzerland), and James Park's "Lake lanthe".

The exhibition was open again to-day and will remain open to-night, and everyone should see it.



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AMONGST THE PHOTOS.
THE PHOTO. SECTION EXHIBITION
FIRST NOTICE
(BY OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)
The Photo. Section of the Philosophical Institute this year are holding their annual exhibition in the Concert Hall of the Industrial Exhibition instead of the Art Gallery. While it acquires, perhaps, larger audiences it is idle to conceal the fact that the light is not at all suited to the exhibition of photographs, to the best advantage. In dealing with the pictures exhibited courtesy demands that our visitors shall have pride of place. Therefore the exhibits of those outside Canterbury are first referred to. These occupy the southern and part of the eastern wall.

AUCKLAND PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
The exhibits sent by the Auckland Photographic Club, though small in number, make up by the quality for paucity in this respect. Mr. G.R. Boulton sends a nice little collection of bits of forest scenery. Of these one may select for special mention, "Kauri Trees", "Bush Road", "Fall of Nihotapu" and "Bush Track". In all of these the details are sharply brought out, and there is besides displayed an amount of artistic talent in selecting the most effective bits of scenery. In "Laid up for Repairs", Mr. Walrond has a picture full of life and details. The manipulation is good, the tone particularly so. "At Point Chevalier", by the same artist, is well taken, as is also "A Track through the Bush". The foliage stands out with much sharpness, and all the details of a typical New Zealand forest scene are well brought out. Mr. F.T. Hill has a good frame of Wanganui views, in which three views of the bridge are remarkable for their clearness and sharpness. The same artist sends some beautiful views of the Nihotapu district, in which two are specially noticeable, one of a fall and the other of a mass of foliage clothing a precipitous rock overhanging the river. The artist has not been quite so successful in his pictures of "New Plymouth", as they lack distinctness and sharpness. His picture "Yachts" is very good, being full of life and motion. Two pictures by Mr. Hill, "Good-bye" and "Three Future Electors" are capitally done, the figures standing out boldly and the toning being good. "By Nihotapu Fall" is a very excellent bit of work, the bold rocks over which the water dashes and the water itself coming out well. Another excellent picture by the same artist is "Lion Rock". In this the motion of the sea has been well secured and the dark mass of the rock itself stands out in bold relief. Mr. Trenwith has two excellent pictures, "Surprised", in which he has caught a flock of sheep at gaze, and a wonderfully clever series of snapshots, of these "Sunset", "Sunlit Waves" and "Coloured Effect" are exceedingly good. Altogether the Auckland Society are to be congratulated on the excellent show, artistically speaking, which they have made.

DUNEDIN PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Like their Auckland brethren, the members of the Dunedin Photographic Society have not sent a large number of pictures, but the quality is good. Mr. Livingstone has a nice little picture "A Full Ship". The sky effect is well toned, as is also the water, and the whole picture is sharp and artistic. Dr. Roberts sends an excellent enlargement, "Spring Cleaning". Mr. R.A. Ewing's "Ripple Leaving her Moorings", E.M. Hocken's "Mother's Treasure Box", and Mr. A.J. Banks "Going a Visiting", are all well worth careful inspection. Mr. Beebye sends a nice little collection of pictures of North and South Island scenery. Amongst these are specially noticeable "Matai River, Nelson", "The Silver Stream, Otago", and "Maoris Bathing". Two of the most noticeable pictures under the heading of the Dunedin Society are "Bush Scene, Glenleddie", a wonderfully clever enlargement and artistic reproduction of native foliage, and an equally successful picture of "Rokoira Falls", which is a fine reproduction of this grand mass of moving water. Two enlargements, "A Merry Heart", by A.J. Barth, and "A Study", by Dr. Roberts, are well done, as is also a very fine picture, "Ball Creek, Akatore". As these pictures came late some of them have not the artist's name attached. As an excellent study of an interior "Knox Church", by A.J. Burke, is entitled to great praise. A very interesting picture is also sent by J.D. Beebye, "Guides Whare, Tikatere". The work in this is very good indeed, and the toning excellent.

NAPIER CAMERA CLUB
Though the authorities of the photo section have placed no distinguishing placard above the exhibits of the Napier Camera Club, they are well worth a short visit of inspection. "Manawatu", by W.T. Humphries, is a very artistic reproduction of native bush. Mr. W.T. Williams sends an exceedingly fine collection, including some beautiful Swiss scenes, which form an excellent foil to the New Zealand views with which they are surrounded. The work in these is very good, especially in "Piz Languard from St. Moritz". Here the snow effects have been most wonderfully brought out. The same artist has an English scene also under snow, which is very artistically treated. The wonderful formation of the "Alum Caves", is strikingly depicted in Mr. Bridge's picture. The same artist sends a fine study of "Kauri Trees", though the print is somewhat too light for full effect. Mr. Bridge's interior, "Napier Cathedral", is well toned, and brings out the architectural effects well. One of the most striking pictures in this collection is one by T. Humphries, of "Mount Egmont — Twilight". One has seen this mountain under all phases in pictures, both photograph and painting, but Mr. Humphries has been successful in getting a most effective picture, the white mass of the mountain looming up against the darkening evening sky, giving a very effective bit of work. The toning is excellent, the dark shadows under the mount being developed just sufficiently to form a fine contrast. The same artist sends a picture full of life, "Canoe Scene, Mokara River".

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Nelson has long been famed as the home of the arts, both in painting and music, and in up-to-date photography the members of the Nelson Camera Club have well kept up the fame of the Happy Valley of New Zealand. "The Ford", by A.J. Glasgow, is a beautiful bit of work, full of vigor and completeness of detail. Mr. Thorp sends some good copies of engravings by the net collodion process, which are full of delicacy. Mr. Glasgow sends a goodly number of pictures of high merit. Amongst these may be noted an ingenious little picture, "Reflections", and a collection of cleverly done snapshots. Mr. Pitt sends a good picture, "Schooner Falcon", and Mr. A.S. Patterson has a fine series of bromide enlargements of which perhaps the best is "Three Chums", the work in which is excellent. Mr. A. Pitt has a very excellent series of "River Views", the center one of which is remarkable for its sharpness and delicacy of tone. Mr. A.H. Patterson's "The Day is Done" is a lovely bit of photography. The cloud effects are excellent, and there is all the delicacy of the steel engraving combined with the faithfulness of the photograph. "A Bush Track", by F.W. Thorp, and "On Wairoa River", by A. Pitt, are both worthy of special notice. Mr. Pitt sends a frame of re-touched outdoor photos, which have the defect of the poses being somewhat stilted. Mr. Glasgow's picture "Ship Hermione" is well done, as is also the copy enlargement "A Maid of Athens" by the same artist. The same gentleman in his "Studies" exhibits some remarkably good work. The breaking wave in one, the chicks clustering round the mother hen in the second, and the swans in the third are all most cleverly done, considering the rapidity of the picture and the brevity of exposure.

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The members of the Wanganui Camera Club, like their Napier brethren, though having a local habitation have as yet no name. Though compared to the Christchurch exhibits the number of pictures sent from Wanganui is small, there will be found some charming little bits amongst them. Prominent in the pictures worthy of notice are some "Miscellaneous Pictures" by Mr. Huddlestone. Amongst these may be selected for praise "Cloud Study", "Wanganui River", "Carved Patikis", "Belladonna Lilies", "Group at Pipiriki" and "Street Scene, Wanganui". Mr. Meldrum's twenty-five specimens of hand camera work will well repay inspection and are remarkably good, especially some of the river scenes. Mr. Elliott sends six very fine pictures, principally views in and around Wanganui, the picturesque beauty of which the artist has been exceedingly happy in reproducing.

WESTLAND CAMERA CLUB
The Hokitika Branch of the Westland Camera Club send a very nice lot of photographs. Of these Mr. Park contributes the lion's share — of these may be noticed "Moraine Wilkinson Glacier", "Mount Evans from Cave Camp". "Junction of Whitcombe and Wilkinson Rivers", and "Hinauri Bay, Hokitika Gorge". This latter is a beautiful photograph, the swirl of the water through the Gorge being reproduced with a good deal of power. The complaint that artists do not travel afield for materials for their pictures can surely not be made as regards photographers in Westland, judging from "A Photographic Fiend" by Mrs A. Clery. Here a lady is seen with her camera in the midst of the forest primeval. The foliage comes out admirably. The same artist sends a series of pictures of which special mention may be made of "Poerua Creek", "Angel Fall", "Owen's Claim", and "Mahinapua Creek". Another pretty picture by the same artist is "Hokitika Gorge". Mr. G.J. Roberts sends a very pretty interior, showing considerable skill, and also good pictures of "Hokitika Gorge", and "Devil's Punch Bowl". W.H. Brien and Mrs Kendall also have some capital pictures. Amongst those of the former may be noted "Orangapuki Creek".

GREYMOUTH SECTION
In the Greymouth section there are a number of very excellent pictures, particularly those of Mr. Bell, of scenes at the wharf, Greymouth, the toning in which is good. Mr. J.W. Richmond's pictures, particularly those of the yachts, and those of Mr. Easson are well worth inspection.



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INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION

The attendance at the Industrial Exhibition yesterday proved that its popularity is unabated. In the daytime a fair number of persons patronized it, and in the evening the muster of the public was large. A considerable proportion of school children were among the visitors, and letters have been received from several schools, making arrangements for the pupils to pay a visit.

During the morning the Hons. W. Downie Stewart and G. M’Lean inspected the exhibition.

Mr. Rossiter’s string band performed yesterday afternoon and evening. The Garrison Band played in the drill shed for half an hour. In the concert hall a capital series of limelight views of scenery on the West Coast and the road thereto, taken by Mr. H.R. Wilkinson, and a number of comic scenes, which proved very popular, were shown in the concert hall, and explained in amusing fashion by Mr. Wilkinson.

This afternoon Mr. Rossiter’s band will play Selections.

This evening a particularly attractive program will be given. At 7.30pm, Mr. R.C. Bishop will show a series of limelight views, illustrative of the scenery of the Catlins River district. Afterwards the very successful juvenile concert given under the direction of Miss Marsden and Mr. Maitland Gardner will be repeated.

An enormous quantity of work has been received for the competition connected with the children’s work department, but it is impossible yet to give even an approximation of the amount. There are satisfactory entries also for the children’s musical competition. A meeting of the Children’s Work Committee will he held at 7.30pm to-day.

A meeting of exhibitors was held yesterday afternoon for the purpose of further considering the question of holding an exhibitors concert. Mr. G.E. Hart, chairman of the Entertainment Committee, was voted to the chair. The committed appointed at the previous meeting reported that the exhibitors in general who had been consulted were strongly in favor of the idea. It was decided, on the motion of Miss Heslop, seconded by Mr. Walker, that the concert should be held on October, 7, that the items on the program should be confined to exhibitors, their relations, attendants on exhibits. A sub-committee of six was appointed to arrange the details of the program. It was decided to issue two, hundred reserved seat tickets.



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INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
The promoters of the Photographic Exhibition, now being held in the concert hall of the Industrial Exhibition, have done wisely to cast in their lot with the latter venture, for they have avoided a competition which might have proved disastrous to both, and they have ensured their collections being seen by a very considerable number of people. In order to gain these advantages, they have had to submit to the collections in question being somewhat crowded, and to some of the pictures being "skied". These drawbacks, however, do not prevent the Photographic Exhibition from being splendidly attractive, a quality which it owes to the genuine merit of the work displayed. There is, indeed, a very considerable advance on the quality of the work at last year's exhibition, especially in the Christchurch photographs. This improvement may be ascribed, to a very considerable extent, to the healthy effect of the criticism and comparison evoked by the monthly competitions of the Photographic Section of the Canterbury Philosophical Institute, the organization which the amateur photographers of this district have adopted for the purpose of mutual help. One of the principal directions in which the improvement is manifest is in the artistic character of the work. Its producers are learning to pay attention to composition, to a wise choice of subjects, to the study of general effects - in short to the production of good pictures. In technical work, also, there is a noticeable advance. Some of the members have shown a good deal of enterprise in taking up new processes, especially in regard to printing. They have displayed more judgment than formerly in choosing printing processes suitable to the various classes of subjects. Perhaps the most noticeable feature of the exhibition is the increased proportion of enlargements. The materials used in these have been so much improved of late years that enlargements up to three diameters show hardly any falling off from the direct print, therefore smaller cameras, half and quarter plate, are coming more into vogue, and when a picture of greater size is wanted, recourse is had to enlarging. The character of the subjects represented does not vary much from that of the subjects at last year's exhibition. Landscapes preponderate to a great extent; there are several sea pieces, but life studies are more rare.

Exceedingly good work is seen in the twenty-six exhibits sent by four members of the Auckland Photographic Club. Mr. G.R. Boulton's views of bush scenery are good in tone and generally artistic. Perhaps the best of Mr. R.P. Walrond's pictures is "Up for Repairs", a pleasing composition, in which the water is admirably rendered. Mr. T.F. Hill's yachts, landscapes and buildings are generally good in tone, clear and delicate. Mr. M. Trenwith shows a well-treated animal group — No. 25 — and some very nice "snapshots".

The Dunedin Photographic Society displays some of the best work in the exhibition, but it is unfortunate that a number of the pictures arrived too late to be cataloged. There is a large proportion of figure subjects and some of the enlargements are very fine. One of the best of these is "A Breaking Wave", by Dr Roberts. "A Spring Cleaning", a charming, study of two children, is another enlargement by the same gentleman, admirable in tone, composition and general treatment. An exceptionally fine enlargement, "Left Baggage", an artistic figure of a little child waiting at a railway station, has, unfortunately, no name attached. Mr. A.L. Booth's enlarged view of Owake Creek is excellent. His "Bush Scene, Glenleddre", another enlargement, is noticeable for good composition and effect of detail. His figure studies are fine, well composed and admirable in technique. Mr. C. M'Kellar's view of Nugget Bay is very effective, the water being particularly good. One of the best enlargements in the exhibition is by Mr. W. Livingston, entitled "The End of the Voyage", a vessel being towed into harbour. The tone is excellent, the detail sharp and clear and the effect of the reflections in the water remarkably well tendered. Mr. E.M. Hooker's "Mother's Treasure Box", a charming study of a child with, apparently, a jewel casket, is another notable feature of the Dunedin exhibits.

Some good sterling work is shown by the Napier Camera Club. One of the most noticeable enlargements is Mr. G.G. Bridge's interior of Napier Cathedral, a good clear picture, with but little halation. Mr. T. Humphries has a striking and effective picture of Mount Egmont by twilight. Among the best of Mr. H. Owen's productions is "The Gathering Storm", though it is rather dark in tone, even for such a subject. Mr. W.T. William's enlargements of photographs of Swiss scenery contain some bold, yet delicate work. "Piz Languard from St Moritz", is an exceedingly fine study of a winter subject. Mr. G.F. Green's, unframed prints — hand camera work — are very diverse as to subjects, and of much artistic excellence, good as to tone, composition and technique.

There is a considerable proportion of enlargements in the forty-one exhibits of the Nelson Camera Club, thirty of which are bromide prints. A large number of life studies, many of them very pleasing, are included in the collection. Mr. A.J. Glasgow's "Swans", and his series of four animal studies, No. 9, are dear, artistic pictures of pleasing tone. Mr. F.W. Thorp's "Pohara, Golden Bay", is a really fine thing, and much of his other work is highly creditable. Mr. A.H. Patterson shows, one of the most effective evening landscapes in the exhibition. His "Incantation", a very pleasing group of children at play, is admirably composed, soft in tone and thoroughly artistic. "Three Chums", two little girls and a dog, is also pleasing and artistic, but faded. Among the best specimen's of Mr. A. Pitt's work is "The Schooner Falcon", which almost resembles an engraving in tone and general appearance. "On the Wairoa River", a bromide enlargement, is a fine piece of landscape work.

The majority of the exhibits of the Wanganui Camera Club are unframed pictures, among the most noteworthy of which are Mr. A. Elliot's very effective cloud studies. His view of an "Old Home" is charming, soft, yet clear and delicate. Some fine artistic work is sent by Mr. W.H.T. Partington. His enlarged view of "The Ladder, Wanganui River", is remarkable for its rich tone and delicacy of treatment. Mr. C.W. Babbage has a very good series of landscapes, some of which, however, seem to have been rather under-exposed. Among the framed pictures Mr. A. Elliott's views of the scenery of the Wanganui River are noticeable for their softness of tone and clearness. Some good bits of composition and pleasing effects of sea and sky are to be seen in Mr. F.C. Huddlestone's views.

The work of the Hokitika branch of the Westland Camera Club forms a better collection than was sent from the West Coast last year. There is more variety of style and a greater degree of softness in the work. There are no enlargements and many of the pictures have been taken with large plates. This is the case with Mr. J. Park's fine collection of twenty-eight views of forest and mountain scenery. Many of these are vignetted, and all are good in composition, tone and treatment. It is almost invidious to single out any of his pictures for special mention, but the best samples of his style are "Mahinapua Creek", "Lake Manapouri", "Louper's Peak", and "Ice Peak, Franz Josef Glacier". Mr. Park also shows eight transparencies, on 12in by l0in. plates, all very good work. Mrs A. Clery, a new exhibitor, has a number of studies, principally landscapes, which show that as she improves in technique, she will take high rank among amateur photographers. The artistic composition of much of her work is decidedly effective. Mrs G.J. Roberts shows some good pictures, including an interior, No. 58, of nice tone, soft, and without much halation. Mrs Kendall and Messrs W.H. Brown and J. King also exhibit very creditable work.

The Greymouth branch of the Westland Camera Club sends the first amateur photographs from Greymouth exhibited in Christchurch. They are twenty-five in number, and of a very creditable degree of excellence. Some enlargements are included among them, and of the best of these are Mr. J.W. Richmond's pictures of the yacht Mahina, artistic compositions ably treated. His "Bush Tramway" is one of the most creditable samples of his other work. Mr. R.F. Bell sends nice photographs of the ordinary kind, "The Dairyman's Coos", an effective animal group, being, perhaps, the best. "Logging", a soft, pleasing picture, is one of the most attractive of the photographs exhibited by Mr. P.G. Easson.

The amateur photographers of Canterbury have every reason to be satisfied with the two hundred and twenty, or thereabouts, of their productions hung on the northern wall of the concert hall — the pictures from the other parts of the colony occupy the southern and eastern walls. As has been said before, their work shows a noteworthy advance on that exhibited last year and on the whole, the collection compares favorably with any in the room. Mr. Walter Burke is conspicuous with a fine assortment of landscapes, portraits and figure studies, all so good that it is hard indeed to single out any for special mention. No. 25, however, may be cited as an instance of a particularly well treated snow scene, and No. 136, a group of horses feeding, as a delicately finished, soft animal study. Mr. Burke's enlargements are very good indeed. Of Mr. H.R. Wilkinson's multifarious exhibits, one of the moat attractive is "The Avon from Riccarton Road", a capital specimen of soft, delicately finished work. His bromide enlargement of "The Deserted Mill" is artistic in composition and highly effective in treatment. Another enlargement, No. 92, representing the West Coast coach with Miss Seddon on the box, is admirable in tone and in the delicate clearness of its details. Mr. F.S. Malcolm's enlargements are decidedly good. A sepia enlargement, "Too Cold for Baby", a seaside group, is charming. No. 180, a figure of a girl among "Whispering Leaves", is one of the most daintily artistic pictures in the exhibition, and is highly meritorious, both in tone and in technical treatment. "Tena Koutou", a study of a Maori woman, is a fine, bold, artistic piece of work. Mr. Malcolm has many other exhibits, both enlargements and direct photographs, some of which are equal in merit to those mentioned. The principal feature of Mr. W.H. Bickerton's collection is the highly interesting series of enlargements of pictures taken, by him when on a recent visit to Macquarie Island in the ketch Gratitude. They represent the penguins with which that far-southern isle swarms, and considering the fact that they were taken under great, difficulties, must he regarded as of exceptional merit. Especially noticeable is a panorama, enlarged from four quarter-plates, showing a vast flock of these birds. Mr. H.N. Smythe's nikko enlargement of "Laverick Bay"is noticeable for its softness and pleasing tone. Two of the best specimens of Mr. W.C. Hill's work are No.s 9 and 10, bromide enlargements, one plain and one colored, of a photograph of "Myself and My Trainer" artistic in composition and bold in treatment. Mr. G.E. Mannering, who is represented by some thirty pictures, sends sends work of peculiar interest, for much of it was taken in the Higher altitudes of the Southern Alps. His collection includes a fine, bold enlargement of a view of the Muller Glacier, some exceedingly good studies of Alpine flora, and a pleasing "Pastorale", a flock of sheep at the foot of a hill, soft and pleasing in, tone, but rather flat. Ha also has a striking, lifelike portrait of Zurbriggen, the well-known guide, and many other pictures of much merit. Mr. F.C. East's, "Bikes in Custody", an enlarged picture of the members of the Christchurch police force, with their bicycles, is good and effective, but somewhat flat. Perhaps his finest exhibit is No. 40, an enlarged portrait of an old man, a really excellent specimen of broad and artistic treatment. "A Studio Interior", is very good, of a rich tone, and without the objectionable effect known as halation. He has other exhibits little, if any, inferior to the above-mentioned. Mr. E.B.S. Hill's enlarged panorama of Canterbury College, No. 60, is rich in tone, firm in technique and altogether effective. His enlargement of a girl's portrait, No. 110, is a charming, soft, delicate piece of work. "A Bosky Glen", also an enlargement, is artistic both in composition and treatment. Mr. I. von Gottfried deserves very high praise for his very fine autotype carbon enlargement of a photograph of the s.s. Gothic. It is excellent in every point, and most thoroughly artistic. His red chalk carbon enlarged portrait, "Zipferl", is a charming thing. M. von Gottfried shows an ingeniously prepared transparency of the Gertrude Falls, George Sound, in which he has made one exposure for the tumbling cascade and another for the surrounding rocks and bush. The effect is excellent. An admirable picture is "Early Morning, Whangaroa", perhaps the best of Mr. T.N. Horsley's four enlargements. The peculiar effect, of the light has been exceedingly well caught. Mr. E. Beardsley's Alpha enlargement of a view of the Christchurch City Council Chambers, is as fine a picture of a building as is to be found in the exhibition. N°s. 192 and 194, two photographs of browsing cattle, by the same exhibitor, are soft, pleasing in tone and delicate in treatment. Mr. Charles Beken shows some exceedingly nice work, one of the most attractive specimens of which is No. 78, an enlarged portrait of a child, charming in its delicacy and softness. The direct photograph of the City Council Chambers, by Mr. F.N. Sinclair, is an attractive picture, well defined and good as to detail. Mr. Sinclair's cloud study, a nikko print, No. 127, is soft and effective in tone. A very nice direct photograph of a picturesque bit in the Acclimatisation Gardens; No. 113, is shown by Mr. J.N. Taylor, who also exhibits a set of five views of the Christchurch Cathedral, well finished and delicate in treatment, and one of the best statuary photographs in the room — a representation of the well-known Laocoon group. Two excellent interiors, Nos. 152 and 153, artistic in composition, clear and free from halation, are shown by Mr. J.M. Thompson. Both are enlargements, one representing a drawing room, the other a group around a piano. Mr. A.A. Bickerton's nikko enlargements of photographs taken in Sydney, Nob. 167, 169, and 170, representing respectively St Mary's Cathedral, the palm avenue and swans in the public gardens, are admirable. Mr. Lars Jacobsen has some very good views, principally in the vicinity of Otarama. Perhaps the best is No. 205, a landscape with horses feeding. One of the most attractive specimens of Mr. W.C. Large's work is, "Milking Time". Mr. F.A. Rosewarne shows a frame, No. 144, with several small views, intended to exemplify the results of a new and simple process of printing. They certainly posses very considerable merit. Another notable frame is No. 175, wherein Messrs F.C.B. Bishop and W.A. Carew display a series of very good copies of pictures at the Palette Club's exhibition. Miss K.S. Wood has some very nice work, one of the most pleasing specimens of which is a direct photograph, admirable in tone, of Terawera Creek. Miss M.J. Page displays an artistic picture of tree ferns, No. 11, and, another of Avonside Church. No. 12, Mr. D.B. Louis, four enlargements, are all good, especially "A Portrait".

Very creditable work is also shown by other exhibitors. In fact, to refer to all the exhibits worthy of mention would occupy more time and space than are available. The loan collection is small but good. There are splendid carbon enlargements by Elliott and Son, Barnet, England, of Mr. Burkes "Sundowners" series; two enlargements by the same firm of photographs by Birt Acres, exceedingly fine; a capital little photograph of a bullock team, by Mr. E.H. Clark, and one of a kitten, worthy of Henriette Bonner, taken by Mr. E.H. Speight, and lent by Mr. R. Speight. A view of Wellington harbour, by Mr. J. Stephenson Smith, is beautiful in its softness and richness of tone. Photographers requisites are shown by Mr. E. Beardsley and Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
In connection with the Nelson Camera Club lantern exhibition at the Provincial Hall on Friday evening next, we would draw attention to the very reasonable charge — sixpence — for admission.

This should place the exhibition, which will include some exceedingly fine views, within the reach of all.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB

SPECIAL

EXHIBITION

LIMELIGHT VIEWS

IN THE
PROVINCIAL HALL
FRIDAY 27th September, at 8pm.

A splendid collection of English and South Australian Views will be shown,

Admission — Sixpence.

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Yesterday evening an exhibition was given in the Provincial Hall of magic lantern slides of scenes in Derbyshire and South Australia, received by the Nelson Camera Club. The lantern used was a very fine one kindly lent, by Mr. R.I. Kingsley, and was most effectively worked by Mr. Moore. There was a very good attendance, the hall being nearly full. Mr. C.Y. Fell, President of the Nelson Camera Club, acted as lecturer, and explained that an interchange of slides with other Photographic Societies had been arranged. Many of the Derbyshire pictures were interesting, but on the whole the spectators had the comforting feeling that in this colony quite as good photographic work can he turned out.



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CAMERA CLUB
LIME LIGHT VIEWS
In connection with the Nelson Camera Club, an exhibition of lime light views took place at the Provincial Hall last night in the presence of a large and appreciative audience. Mr. C.Y. Fell, President Nelson Camera Club, undertook the task of lecturer and he explained that by arrangement with other clubs an inter-change of transparencies had been arranged for. The Nelson Camera Club had received from England a large number of beautiful slides, depicting Derbyshire scenery and also a large number of South Australia, which were also about to be shown prior to their being sent on to other clubs. Thereupon some hundred and fifty interesting transparencies were shown. The Derbyshire views included several pictures of Chatworth and the scenes which brought to memory Sir Walter Scott's Peverell of the Peak, were, naturally full of interest. The South Australian views were also viewed with great interest, but, so far as regards natural beauty spots, the recent exhibition in connection with the Camera Club unquestionably proved that New Zealand must take front rank, though the ancient edifices and magnificent piles shown last night evoked not merely a patriotic feeling, but also a thorough appreciation of their beauty and their interest. The exhibition was evidently very greatly appreciated. Mr. Fell in the course of his remarks acknowledged their indebtedness to Mr. R.I. Kingsley for the loan of his fine lantern and to Mr. Moore for his able services in showing the pictures. Those present gave unmistakable proof of their appreciation of the more artistic pictures.



28th OCTOBER 1895  Page 3 - OTAGO DAILY TIMES, ISSUE 10502

AUCKLAND CAMERA CLUB
and the
DUNEDIN PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
There was a good attendance on Saturday at the Dunedin Photographic Society exhibition, the tropical downpour during the afternoon having the effect of driving many people into the gallery, there to spend an hour or two in an agreeable fashion. The exhibits supplied by the members of the local society fill 123 frames, but, in view of the fact that the membership has now reached 65, this cannot be regarded as a remarkably large contribution, especially when, as is the case, over 50 frames represent the work of only four exhibitors. The number of enlargements in the Dunedin exhibits is, however, unusually great. In some of these cases the negatives have been over-exposed, with the result that there is a flatness in the pictures, this being, indeed, the defect most noticeable in the enlarged photographs. Dr. Roberts, whose contributions consist wholly of enlargements, is the most successful of the Dunedin exhibitors. His views of Lake Te Anau — "Middle Fiord" and "From Sandfly Point" — are among the best of his efforts and are both deserving of attention for their fine atmospheric effect, the former being particularly noteworthy in this respect. No. 16 is, perhaps, the most satisfactory work, all points considered, which Dr Roberts has on the walls, a beautifully soft effect having been obtained in it. His "Farmyard Scene" is a happily-chosen and admirable example, and by many his photograph of "A Breaking Wave" is regarded as one of his best subjects.

Mr. A.J. Barth is an extensive exhibitor, and enlargements form a considerable proportion, too, of the work shown by him "Ball Creek, Akatore" is a well executed, photograph of a charming piece of scenery, in which the figure is well placed, but "Catlin's Lake", from a well-exposed negative, is probably Mr. Barth's best. "Big River, Catlins" deserves notice for the good cloud effect shown in it. Mr. A. Hamilton has contributed only three subjects, each of them being a bromide enlargement of a flower study, but they are all noticeably good works. Mrs Hocken's "Mother's Treasure Box" (No. 95), the photograph which gained the first prize in the Australasian competition, will naturally attract a good deal of notice, and attention may be drawn to the admirable reproduction of the soft flesh of the model's arm and hand against the white dress. In "Don't be Frightened" the same exhibitor has ably utilized an original idea and secured a good negative, which was, however, somewhat over-exposed. "The Haunted Creek", also by Mrs Hocken, is apt to be overlooked, being hung in a dark corner of the room, but it is a nicely exposed and a nicely printed picture. Mr. H. Z'ele, a new exhibitor, contributes a few examples of his work — all of them being enlargements and "Under the Yote" and "By Calm Waters" may be taken as the best of them, but in these the brilliancy of good negatives has been lost by over-exposure.

Mr. W. Hodgkins is represented by several nice studies, the pick of them being "An Autumn Shower — Te Anau", in which a pretty cloud effect has been successfully seized. Mr. Malcolm Ross contributes a couple of frames — one of them a fantastic design, and in the photographs contained in them the exhibitor's little model scores heavily. Mr. R.A. Ewing, who has in the past exhibited rather extensively, is not so well represented this year, for though half a dozen frames are shown by him, the negatives in each case being good, all his work was executed with a hand camera. Mr. C.W. Kerr is the largest exhibitor, and his best example consists of three views (No. 70), which are capital studies. Mr. J.C. Sealye's best subject is "Albert Park, Auckland"; and in Mr. J.C. Thomson's "Solitude" a novel conception is well worked out. Mrs W.D. Stewart has this year sent in only some unimportant studies, and Messrs C.O. M'Kellar, W. Williams, H.Robinson, A.L. Isaacs, F.J. Manson, C. Stewart, R.C. Jones, J.J. Harlock, and W. Gillies are the other exhibitors.

In the Christchurch section, the number of photographs of buildings and statuary cannot but attract notice. Mr. F.S. Malcolm is one of the most successful of the exhibitors in this section, and his "Whispering Leaves" (No. 18) is the most artistic work in the gallery. The figure in it is admirably placed and the picture is nicely balanced. "Tena Koutou", by the same exhibitor, is a striking photograph. Some capital interiors are exhibited by Mr. F.C. East, and a series of "swagging" subjects by Mr. Walter Burke is noteworthy, but if is not quite clear why such prominence should be given to it in the catalog. Mr. W.H. Bickerton's "Foxgloves" (No. 46), though the only work in the gallery from this exhibitor, deserves to be mentioned because of its nice soft effect, and because of the good lighting of the picture. Mr. Ivan Gottfried is represented by only two subjects, but one of these, "Zipferl" which is a well lighted, chemically-toned bromide print, attracts a good deal of attention from visitors to the exhibition. In "The Gardens", which is printed on enamel surfaced paper, Mr. J.N. Taylor has secured a very fine effect, and the naturalness of "A New Dress for Dolly", by Mr. W.C. Large makes it very effective.

Among the Napier Camera Club exhibits, special mention should be made of Mr. T. Humphries's "Twilight on Mount Egmont" and "Bush Scene Danevirke", the latter being a beautiful negative with a wonderful amount of detail. In "The Gathering Storm", a nice sky effect by Mr. H. Owen has been spoilt in the trimming.

The feature of the 10 frames forwarded by the Wanganui Camera Club is one of miscellaneous views (No. 7) by Mr. F.C. Huddleston including a very fine cloud effect. Mr. A. Elliott's "Wanganui River, from Sedgbrooke" is also a pretty study.

Mr. A.H. Patterson is the largest and most successful exhibitor in the Nelson Camera Club section. Of his contributions, "Flaxmilling on the Owaka, Marlborough", which is a well chosen and well lighted subject, and "Three Chums", a bromide enlargement from a quarter plate may be taken as being probably the best. Mr. A.J. Glasgow also exhibits extensively, and special attention may be directed to two prints in his "Studies" - to his study of a hen and her brood and to that of some swans, these being well exposed and nicely executed.

In the Westland section, nearly one-half of the exhibits are contributed by Mr. James Park, whose best example may be taken as "Southern Alps, from Kanieri Lake", which is a well chosen work. Some of his other examples are marred by bad vignetting, or by too sharp focussing. "A Portrait", by an anonymous exhibitor, is noticeably well lighted. There are only a few exhibits from the Auckland Camera Club, and the most effective of them are contributed by Mr. R.B. Walrond, whose well chosen subject, "Laid Up for Repairs", is probably the best work on the front wall of the gallery, "Bush Track", by the same exhibitor, being also a good subject.

This evening a lantern entertainment, conducted by Dr Roberts, will be held in the gallery, Mr. R.C. Jones acting as lanternist.



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4th NOVEMBER 1895  Page 2 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXIX, ISSUE 8396

In addition to Southern press notices of Nelson exhibits at the Dunedin Photographic Society Exhibition which we have already given, the Dunedin Star says: Turning to the left after entering the hall the exhibits of the Nelson Camera Club (forty in number) catch the eye. Several of the entries possess decided merit; others verge on the commonplace. The majority of Mr. A. Pitt's pictures show care and a considerable knowledge of the art; noticeably his two enlargements of views on the Wairoa River, which give a good deal of the lovely scenery of that place. That Mr. Pitt is also able to take a portrait is proved by his group of outdoor photographs. Mr. A.J. Glasgow has sent in nine frames, and of these, we prefer his view of the ship Hermione, and his four studies showing ocean breakers and views of swans and a hen with chicks, Nos, 32 and 37 are copies of engravings taken by the wet collodion process, and the result is first-class. Mr. P.W. Thorp was the operator. Mr. A.H. Patterson has a dozen pictures on view, and of these No. 23 is an effective work.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
MEETING notified of the Nelson Camera Club POSTPONED to 20th December, at 7.30pm.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
A meeting of the Nelson Camera Club will be held on Friday 20th March.



29th SEPTEMBER 1896
Page 3 - DAILY TELEGRAPH, ISSUE 7875

CAMERA CLUB'S EXHIBITION
The Camera Club's exhibition, in Messrs Hoadley and Co.'s rooms, continues to attract numerous visitors. We continue our criticism of the exhibits:

WELLINGTON:
Mr. Gifford is the largest contributor in this section. On the whole his work is also the most noteworthy of the exhibits received from this club. We certainly prefer this gentleman's studies of "Still Life" (No 14) and "Architecture" (No 15) to his portrait studies and groups, which are painfully hard in tone, and in nearly every instance unpleasantly depict self consciousness on the part of the sitter. Much more pleasing are Nos. 20 ("Play") and 21 ("Out"), skillful snapshots of cricketing incidents, and Nos 18 and 19, of children fishing in a creek, also snapshots. Mr. Denton's frame of six landscapes (No. 7) is quite spoilt by a most aggressive looking cloud appearing in one of them. His "Figure Subjects" (No. 8) and "Flower Studies" (No. 6) are deserving of notice. In ("Outward Bound") Mr. M'Lean has a pleasing marine study, whilst Mr. Barraud's ("Sailing Out to Win") is technically a good bromide picture of a yacht, but possessing little merit. "Arthur River — Milford Sound", exhibited by Mr. Pearce, is also a good bromide, and deserving of some praise from an artistic point of view. Messrs Hardy and Freeman also exhibit, but their work calls for no spacial mention.

NELSON:
The exhibits sent by this club are both numerous and varied, and in one or two instances reach a high order of merit. To begin with Mr. Brusewitz. This gentleman devotes himself almost exclusively to portraiture. Two excellent studies of male heads (Nos 79 and 80) stand out prominently from the rest of his exhibits, most of the others bearing too close a resemblance to the conventional type of posing to please us, although otherwise exhibiting most careful manipulation. This worker also exhibits three colored photographs (Nos. 22, 23, and 24), admittedly well done, but nevertheless having no claim to be recognized as works of art. Mr. Fell has a large number of exhibits — mostly unframed — covering almost every branch of the photographic art. No. 41 ("Sunrise, Nelson") just falls short of being a charmingly luminous landscape by reason of the straight line of fencing and telegraph wire which cross the foreground of the picture. In No. 89 ("Judge Richmond") and No. 90 ("Sir H.A. Atkinson") we have two powerful portraits but considerably marred, we think, by the unpleasant tone in which they are printed. A Bartolozzi red would, we venture to think, have certainly been an improvement on the uranium toning adopted by the exhibitor. Several landscapes by this same gentleman are good technically, and Nos. 88 and 106, are amusing. Of Mr. Pitt's work we prefer the three studies of the "Schooner Falcon" (Nos. 27, 27a, and 28, 27a being perhaps the best). Mr. Redworth has some good technical work, but hard in tone, and artistically of no interest. The best of Mr. Glasgow's studies of animal life is "Hen and Chicks" (No. 48). The "Frenagraphs" (No. 5.) by Mr. Deck are good as snapshots, and his two platinotype pictures (Nos. 53 and 54) are worthy of notice. Lack of appropriate clouds spoils Mr. Catley's landscapes, as the enameled surface does that of Mr. Gibbs exhibits.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Nelson Camera Club has received a portfolio of English pictures, and these with a series of lantern slides, will be shown to members on Friday evening next.



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AN EVENING WITH THE CAMERA CLUB
Taking advantage of the announcement made on behalf of the Nelson Camera Club, a number of visitors attended the rooms of the Club, March 12, for the purpose of inspecting a number of English photographs with which the walls were hung. Mr. Fell, as President of the Club, explained that the several camera clubs and photographic associations of the Colony had combined to secure a collection of high class English photography which was to be handed round to each Club for exhibition. The whole of the pictures were from nature though some were reproductions of photographs by the colotype and other kindred processes. Mr. Fell spoke very highly of these photographs.

From amongst the collection we may single out for special mention a couple of river scenes, with fine cloud effects, carbon reproductions from photos by J.B, Wellington, Mr. R.W. Robinson's picture "A primrose by the river's brim", some interiors — notably one of Winchester Cathedral — by J.H. Gear, some collotype reproductions of photographs by Mr. Gale, and a fine picture by H.P. Robinson, "After the storm".

Mr. Kingsley showed a very large number of lantern slides by means of a lantern kindly lent by Archdeacon Wright. The collection was mainly composed of slides from negatives taken by Mr. Fell, Colonel Pitt, and Mr. Brusewitz, many of them being very fine. A large number of views of English scenery and places of historic interest, the property of Mr. Houlker, were then shown, and all present gave evidence of their hearty appreciation of the pictures, and of the consideration shown by the Nelson Camera Club.



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The Dunedin Photographic Society sixth annual exhibition was opened in the Choral Hail on Monday morning, and possesses quite as many features of interest as any of the preceding exhibitions held by the Society. In addition to a very extensive collection by members of the local society itself, Dr Roberts, Messrs A. Hamilton, W. Williams, A.J. Barth, R. Chisholm, W. Livingston, A.J. Morrison, and C.W. Kerr, amongst others, being large exhibitors, the exhibition includes also contributions of considerable value from members of the Invercargill and Hawke'a Bay societies, and it will yet include a collection from the members of the Nelson Camera Club, whose exhibits are always welcome, but on this occasion have arrived late in consequence of the unexpected detention of a steamer. The exhibition will be found well worth visiting, not only because of the quality but also because of the variety of the photographs, some of which are high-class examples of this branch of art. The exhibition will remain open all the week.



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PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETIES EXHIBITION
A careful inspection of the photographs, shown in the exhibition now open at the Choral Hall must lead the independent observer to the conclusion that a considerable proportion of the exhibits fall short of the "possible". In many cases a good negative has been badly printed; examples could be given, if it would serve any good purpose to go into particulars, of elementary faults from an art point of view, such, for instance, as taking up a position from which the picture loses all the effects that might have been secured; a common mistake is to pick out a view of miles and miles of country, with the result that everything is reduced to a minute scale and the picture becomes confused and flat; another defect with a large proportion of the landscapes is that no attention is given to the sky, with many, indeed, there is no sky at all and it would be possible to pick out a few examples that are quite unworthy of the exhibition. Yet, though all this is true, there is a great deal of excellent work to be found in the gallery and so far as we can judge, the exhibition is ahead of the last one promoted by the Dunedin Photographic Society.

Taking first the collection sent in by the Invercargill Camera Club, it is easy to find subjects for commendation. The sunrise view of Half-moon Bay, already referred to, stands inspection, and we should say that while it is W.J.P. Hodgkins's masterpiece it may also be counted one of the most artistic productions in the gallery, its only fault being that the horizon line is not square with the frame. F.W. Bicknell shows a charming pair of studies of native bush. There is more than bush in each of them, and to judge by the title, "Isaac Meditating at Eventide", the exhibitor would seem to regard his background as subordinate to the rest of the picture; but we fail to see any connection between the unimpressive looking person sitting on the shingly bank of a creek, apparently about to wash his feet, and the Isaac that Moses tells of, and prefer to take the photograph on its undescribed but easily-recognizable merits. A.M. Macdonald's best work is seen in, "Glimpses in the Estuary", three pretty silver prints taken at the proper time of day and from advantageous positions, and exhibiting also the merit of very fair preparation. They are more than mere views, the pictorial element being present. D. MacPherson's No. 30; is a pair of small photos entitled "Ocean Waves". The upper one has unluckily been snapped just a tick took quickly, and the rising wave, taken before it has broken, looks like wool. The other one has the water among the rocks very nicely shown, and it is a pretty photograph, in all respects.

The Nelson Camera Club exhibits include two that are well entitled to mention, one of these being A.J. Glasgow's view of the Penguin ashore on a bank; the other, a really first-class work of art by H. Brusewitz, entitled "On the Sands, Eventide". The three persons in the foreground have evidently posed for the occasion — possibly dressed for it as well; but it is not suggested that this ought not to have been done. An artist is at liberty to build up a picture in any legitimate way that he pleases, and one who is capable of such thoroughly sterling work as is here exhibited is not likely to do anything illegitimate. The breeziness of the view, and the truthfulness of the effects in regard to the water-filled sand, are special features of an exceptionally clever photo that is also cleanly printed.

Variety is found in the collection forwarded by the Hawke's Bay Camera Club, local scenes being interspersed with Continental views that possess a special value and are also interesting, and several made up story views also finding a place in the collection. Taking the lot on their merits, we should say that "The Sheep Market, Avranches", is about the most meritorious, this being a representation of a large number of characteristic figures, all either on the move or profoundly occupied in business. Not one of the crowd seems to be standing for his portrait. The enlargement is fairly well done, and evidently it must have been a splendid negative that was originally taken. This is one of J.N. Tosswill's exhibits. H. Owen has among his exhibits a representation of the interior of the Napier Cathedral during service, the time chosen being the reading of the lesson. It is a bit of mystery how such a view could have been taken, and we are not prepared to say that a photograph does the scene justice, for, the walls being deprived of color, the chief effect is lost; still, it is an interesting and well worked up curiosity in photography. "My Darling", by the same exhibitor, is pretty, and would have been prettier if the faces of the mother and baby represented had been brought more forward. As it is, the light is all on the clothing. "The Order of the Bath", by G.F. Green, shows a baby boy in four stages of his regular dip. The clearest definition is here obtained, and one may suppose that Mr. Green must have taken a lot of pains and spoilt a heap of plates before he succeeded in snapping such a lively little customer in the exact positions required. His trouble, however, is well repaid.

Coming now to the Dunedin Photographic Society exhibits, the first in order to command praise are J.C. Seelye's two enlargements, of which "Cataract Gorge, Tasmania", is much to be preferred, it having been obviously produced from a very good negative. "Yachting Snapshots", by R.A. Ewing, is a nice set of three, the printing being a special feature. In "Yachts at Ravensbourne" by T. Ross has a nicely-grouped little picture of more than ordinary merit — a little on the dark side, but he has happily caught the ripple on the water. Of Mrs Hocken's contributions the pick, undoubtedly, is No. 15, the subject a girl in pose with flowers over her head. Overexposure has entailed a loss of sparkle in the other flower pieces by this contributor, but No. 15 is fairly free from this defect. As an example in most respects of what a flower photograph should be, we may direct attention to "Roses", by A. Hamilton. Here we have the desired roundness in perfection, and the high light that properly-taken flowers have under the camera, and if Mr. Hamilton had cut away the top of the bunch, or else shown more of it, the photo would have left nothing to be desired. Mr. Hamilton has several portraits in his collection, and we take leave to express the opinion that in this department his No. 22 is decidedly the best. The figure is well posed, the picture nicely lighted, and though, perhaps, a trifle on the dark side, the flesh is flesh. Mr. Hamilton has not busied himself much with landscapes, which is rather to be regretted, for his "The Swamp at Longbeach" is really capital, being a well-chosen scene, the center, representing the swamp, having all the softness of a black-and-white drawing. Of the remainder of the exhibits sent in by Mr. Hamilton, we should say that No. 43, depicting a wave breaking against the marine parade, Napier, in a storm, is the most remarkable. The view must have been caught very successfully, and though in the enlargement the lights in the foam are lost, there is yet much to admire. It is decidedly a clever bit of work. A.J. Barth's collection comes next in order, and it may be said that the exhibits, as cataloged, show fair average work, but nothing special, until No. 71 is reached. This piece, called "Taken in Tow", represents a fisherman's boat getting a drag up the Lower Harbor in a light wind, just enough to warrant the sail bring set. The beauty of the photograph is the fidelity of the water, particularly the steamers backwash, but mention must also be made of the sky and the capital lighting of the whole scene. The pick of Mr. Barth's landscapes seems to be "Mitre Peak", and its special glory is the atmospheric effect presented. H. Ziele is worthily represented by his enlargement depicting the Dart River, this being a nicely-chosen view from a well-developed and properly-exposed negative, and his yachting views have the merit of clearness and cleanness. T. Ross has, hard by, a frame of marine pieces that evidently come from good negatives, though the printing is open to criticism. Dr Roberts shows only a few works, but all display some merit, and in his scene of Lake Te Anau he gives the gallery one of its chief adornments in the way of landscape, even though it maybe the case that it has been taken rather high on the plate. No. 87, representing a boy perched in a tree, is also a pretty picture. W. Williams has spread himself over a variety of subjects, and in each branch he does himself credit. We select "The Gentle Craft" as absolutely his beat piece. This depicts a mother and her wee boy sitting on the bank of a creek, the little chap learning how to hold a rod. It is a well-selected scene, capitally lighted, the figures are properly placed, and altogether it is a very pleasing landscape, carefully printed. The figure study numbered 108 takes attention by its softness and naturalness, and the shipping scene (No. 113) is a good example of correct work, its special merit being the clearness of the reflections in the water. W. Livingston can always be depended on to avoid the least trace of slumming or dirty work. The excellence of his style in this respect is well exemplified in "Cataract Gorge". The subject is not an ideal one for a photographer, the rocks and steps giving the view a jumbled-up appearance, but, even against this handicap, Mr. Livingston has made an interesting picture; and in some others — notably the view of a boat-builder's yard at Hobart — this exhibitor reaches a high grade of merit. Of the collection sent in by C.W. Kerr we prefer "A Picnic on the Beach"; and the pick of R. Chisholm's lot is no doubt one of the landscapes in the left-hand lower corner of No. 152, showing water in the foreground.

The loan pictures are for the most part very fine, and one of these, hung under the Napier collection, may be reckoned absolutely the best photograph in the exhibition. It represents with splendid effect the breaking of a wave on a beach — that and other things, but it is the wave that we admire, and it is a pity that the artist's name is not stated.

We have already announced the result of the competitions, and now add the remarks of the judges (Messrs G. Moodie and W. Esquilant):

GOLD MEDAL: This has been awarded to Mr. A.J. Barth. All this gentleman's pictures show great care and evenness of work. The enlargements are extremely good, and there is good variety; but, above all, the choice of subject shows considerable knowledge of composition. "Mitre Peak", "Catlin's River", "The Old Mill" are gems, and well worth inspection; also the difficult subject, an instantaneous picture, "Taken in Tow". His small work is all good and of even quality. "Lake Ada", a fine picture, would be improved by being a shade lighter. Mr. Barth is fortunate in securing such subjects as "Mitre Peak", "Lake Ada", "Arthur River", etc., which add greatly to the value of the collection. The next best collection is that of Mr. W. Williams. His enlargement, "A Calm Morning", is decidedly good, also the one of "Fern Trees". There is nice softness, and the quality is up to the mark. A strong point in this exhibit is the portrait study, which shows considerable skill; the weak point is the landscapes. Next in order comes Mr. H. Ziele, who has two or three very high-class pictures, but his average is spoiled by some of his smaller work, which is rather blotchy and careless, such as his yacht scenes. The enlargement "Dart River, Wakatipu" and "Ferns and a Bush Scene" are really fine enlargements and of very high-class quality; and we should like to make special mention of No. 81, as there is no better picture in the hall. Mention should also be made of Dr Roberts's and Mr. A. Hamilton's collections.

"KAPAI" CAMERA COMPETITION: This has been awarded to Dr Roberts for his picture of "Mount Haast, Clinton Valley". It is a very good subject and difficult to treat. The detail in the bush is well preserved right into the shadows, and at the same time the snow has not suffered to any great extent, as there is a lovely texture in the snow which gives great delicacy to the picture. The picture is printed on P.O.P. and matted, which is not without fault, as several blemishes are noticeable on the surface, showing a want of care. Mr. H. Ziele with "The Dart" runs Dr Roberts close, this being also a difficult subject and of good composition. It is a pity Mr. Ziele shows such a yellow print from such a fine negative.

At the gallery last night Mr. A.J. Barth described views of Catlin district that were shown by lantern, and Mr. W. Manson assisted Mr. Barth in the musical program. To-night Mr. R.B. Fletcher is to be the lecturer, and the subject "Picturesque Tasmania".



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WELLINGTON CAMERA CLUB
INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION
THE NELSON EXHIBITS
This year's exhibition of the Wellington Camera Club is one of the best ever held. Exhibits have been received from all parts of the Colony, and from New South Wales, but unfortunately the latter did not arrive in time to be included in the prize competition. Mr. Malcolm Ross, the Judge, in his official report states:

"I regret very much that, owing to Mr. Fell's being a judge in the first instance, the Nelson exhibits were not entered in the competition. It was the Nelson Camera Club that first showed New Zealand what could be done in the way of artistic photography and the beauty of the bromide and platinotype processes, and, though some of the old names are missing from the list of exhibitors, much good work continues to come from Nelson. I am the more sorry that these pictures are not in the competition because of one very fine photograph — "On the Sands, Eventide" — which has been sent over by Mr. H. Brusewitz. This, in my opinion, is beyond doubt the finest picture in the exhibition. The landscape is charmingly treated, and the exquisite pose and placing of the figures cannot fail to be noticed. Moreover Mr. Brusewitz, in this work, has, by a judicious sacrifice of detail, gained in atmospheric effect, and has succeeded in striking the happy mean between the so-called Emersonian naturalistic school and the school of microscopic detail. This is the class of work that photographers should strive for, and if the best men succeed in turning out one such picture in a year they will have done well.

"On the whole I repeat that the exhibition is a creditable one. The local amateurs are beginning to break away from the trammels of conventionally, and we may look for still better work in the future".



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
To-night's Lantern Entertainment POSTPONED.

H. BRUSEWITZ
HON.SECRETARY



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1st SEPTEMBER 1897  Page 2 - COLONIST, VOLUME XL, ISSUE 8957

CAMERA CLUB LANTERN EXHIBITION
There was a large assemblage of members of the Camera Club and friends at the Club's rooms last night, when a very successful lantern exhibition was given. Mr. Arrow Smith, a visitor to Nelson, showed a number of beautiful views taken on the road from Lake Te Anau to the Sounds, and in the Sounds, also Fijian and Samoan views. These were very much appreciated, as were also views shown by Messrs Gully, Kingsley, Brusewitz, and Fell. One slide prepared by Mr. Gully, who is a new beginner only at this class of work, attracted special attention, and was most favorably commented upon. This was a view showing the Rotorua leaving Nelson wharf, and the black smoke belching from the funnel was admirably shown.



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21st MAY 1898  Page 2 - COLONIST, VOLUME XLI, ISSUE 9177

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the members of the Nelson Camera Club was held last night, Mr. Kingsley presiding. It was shown that the club is starting the year with every prospect of success, the influx of lady members having given it a stimulus. There are now thirty-eight members on the roll. It is intended to hold an exhibition in September or October next and doubtless it will prove as interesting as previous ones have done.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1898 - 1899

PRESIDENT Mr. C.Y. Fell

Hon.Secretary: Mr. A.H. Patterson

Hon. Treasurer: Mr. F. Washbourne

Custodian: Mr. F. Moore

Committee: Mr. A. Pitt

Committee: Mr. H.V. Gully

Committee: Mr. H. Brusewitz

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OTAGO INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION
A very large number of people visited the Otago Industrial Exhibition yesterday, and the entertainments given were uniformly successful. The exhibition proper continues attractive and interesting, and the exhibits were inspected by many people yesterday, including not a few country visitors. As might have been expected, the display of photographs has added a very interesting and pleasing feature, as the collection is large and excellent.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION
An additional attraction was added to the exhibition on the 23rd, when the, Dunedin Photographic Society Inter-colonial exhibition was opened in the Agricultural Hall. The photographic display is the largest that the local society has yet been able to present to the public, and is in many respects highly creditable. The majority of the frames have been placed on the gallery walls, but these have not afforded sufficient space for all the pictures, and there is an overflow on the wall downstairs underneath the north gallery. For the first time the exhibition is largely competitive. There are practically 10 classes that are open for competition. For the Otago Yacht Club's competition, which is confined to yachting pictures, there are only four competitors who are represented by 10 photographs, and in the "Kapai" competition there are but four competitors, represented by 15 frames. For the main competitions, however, there is exceedingly satisfactory rivalry, and it is in these that the Inter-Colonial nature of the present exhibition is shown.

In the class for landscape works there are no fewer than 30 competitors with an aggregate of 112 photographs. Of enlargements of animals there are 11 examples contributed by eight competitors, and of enlargements of landscape photographs there are 27 examples representing the work of 15 competitors. Of genre works there are 31 frames with 15 competitors; marine subjects are represented to the number of 49, the work of 20 competitors; in the portrait competition 17 frames are shown by 11 exhibitors; eight frames are exhibited by three competitors in the class for the best set of three hand-camera views; and in a class for workers under 18 no fewer than 46 subjects are shown by 21 competitors, all of them pupils at Wellington College, where photography apparently is greatly practiced, for the exhibitors in other classes include three or four of the masters at the institution. Besides the photographs that are shown in the competitive classes there are over 250 frames which are for exhibition only. These latter include many that have been shown previously, but on the present occasion, as it was recognized that the exhibition would certainly be inspected by a very much larger number of people than had been at any of the society's exhibitions in the past, it was agreed that the fact of a photograph having been exhibited before by a member should not be a bar to its being again shown. The exhibition is not only the largest that has been given here but is far and away the most representative, members of the Wellington Camera Club, Wellington College Camera Club, Christchurch Philosophical Photographic Society, Southland Camera Club, Nelson Camera Club, North Otago Photographic Society, Hawke's Bay Camera Club, New South Wales Photographic Association, and Adelaide Photographic Society, in addition to members of the local society, being represented by works on the walls.

An exhibit which was expected from the Queensland Photographic Society has unfortunately not come to hand. There is, moreover, also a small loan collection, consisting chiefly of — what is intensely interesting at the present juncture — nine frames of Cuban views. These have been lent by Mr. F.W. Maclean, and include views of Havana and Martanzas. In consequence of the fact that the catalogs (which have been artistically produced by Messrs J. Wilkie and Co.) were not ready until late in the day, and that after that time it was impossible, owing to the crush in the building and to the artificial light, to examine the frames either conveniently or favorably, a more particular notice of the exhibits must be deferred. It is only necessary now to commend the exhibition, which will be open for a few days, to the notice of the public.

The competitive classes, with the exception of that for yachting subjects and lantern slides, were judged during the day by Mr. J.R. Morris jun., with the following results:

LANDSCAPE: J.S. Stening, Sydney (Broughton Vale), 1; Buckley Joyce, Wellington (Eventide), 2; A.C. Gifford, Wellington College (The track to the Sutherland Falls), 3.

ENLARGEMENTS: ANIMALS: A.C. Gifford, Wellington College (A Local Branch of the Anti-Bot Fly Association), 1.

ENLARGEMENTS: LANDSCAPE: A.M. M'Donald, Invercargill (A sleepy land where under the same wheel the same old rut would deepen year by year) 1; A.J. Barth, Dunedin (Mitre Peak, Milford Sound), 2; A.C. Gifford, Wellington College (On the Clinton River), highly commended.

GENRE: W. Livingston, Dunedin (Crossing the stream: Is It Firm?), 1; C.O. M'Kellar, Dunedin (Her Pet), 2.

MARINE SUBJECTS: T. Pringle, Wellington (An Early Start), 1; E.A. Bradford, Sydney (After the Storm, Early Morn), 2; G.F. Green, Napier (Driven by the Winds and Tossed), highly commended; G.M. Green, Napier (Towed into Harbor), highly commended.

PORTRAITS: G.F. Green, Napier (Portrait Study), 1; W. Williams, Dunedin (Fiddle and I), 2; G.F. Green, Napier (Cutting Beans), highly commended; F. Buckley Joyce, Wellington (The Village Schoolmaster), highly commended.

HAND CAMERA: A.C. Gifford, Wellington College (three views, Lake Te Anau), 1.

CLASS FOR WORKERS UNDER 18: W.H. Tustin, Wellington College (A Cloudy Evening), 1; H.B. Solomon, Wellington College (An Incident), 2; W.H. Tustin, Wellington College (An Evening Scene), highly commended; W.H. Tustin, Wellington College (After the Storm), highly commended.

"KAPAI" COMPETITION: Miss A.G. Shaw, Wellington, 1.

Mr. C.W. Kerr, president of the Dunedin Photographic Society, had intended, if opportunity had offered, to have addressed a few remarks to the audience last evening in opening the exhibition. He would have explained that some months ago, when the Exhibition Committee became aware of the Intention of the society to hold its annual show, arrangements were made for holding it in connection with the Industrial Exhibition, and the matter was taken up by the members of the society in a very energetic manner, as it was evident that there would be a large amount of wall space to be covered, and the result was what they saw that evening. Mr. Kerr would also have acknowledged the indebtedness of the local society to kindred societies for their assistance, and have mentioned that the New South Wales collection included the exhibit that gained the silver medal at Calcutta. The Queensland collection was unfortunately short shipped at Sydney.

The judge, Mr. J.R. Morris jun., has completed his judging so far as the photographs are concerned, and the following are his remarks:

CLASS I — LANDSCAPES:
First prize, "Broughton Vale", by J.S. Stening (Sydney). — A nicely-chosen and most artistic little landscape. Atmospheric effect both in the hills and sky most effective. Might be better mounted.

Second prize, "Eventide", by Buckley Joyce (Wellington). — Might also be better mounted.

HIGHLY COMMENDED:
"The Track to the Sutherland Falls", by A.C. Gifford, Wellington (a well-lighted, sunny little bush scene);
"Audley", by E.T. Davis, Sydney;
No. 52, "Dart River", by H. Ziele, Dunedin;
No. 59, "Dart River", by H. Ziele, Dunedin;
"Lake Te Anau", by H. Ziele, Dunedin;
"On the Thrum, Switzerland", by J. Kauffman, Adelaide.
"Lake Wakatipu and Mount Cecil", by A.J. Barth, Dunedin.
"Mount Earnslaw", by A.C. Gifford, Wellington.

All the exhibits in this class are very good, and make a very creditable display, many pictures being of special merit, but they are too numerous to mention in detail.

Class ll — Enlargements. ANIMALS:
First prize, "A Local Branch of the Anti-Bot Fly Association", by A.C. Gifford (Wellington) — Very good indeed. A first-class enlargement.

Second prize, "Fez", by F.C. East (Christchurch) — Flat, over-exposed enlargement.

LANDSCAPE ENLARGEMENTS:
First prize, "A Sleepy Land where under the same wheel the same old rut would deepen year by year", by A.M. Macdonald (Invercargill) — A beautiful and perfect enlargement; almost perfect photography; would perhaps have been better for a tree or two.

Second prize, "Mitre Peak", by A.J. Barth (Dunedin) — A good picture of a very hackneyed subject. Exceedingly good enlargement, nicely lighted, plenty of atmosphere.

HIGHLY COMMENDED:
"On the Clinton River", by A.C. Gifford (Wellington College) — Would have a second place had it not been on the foggy side.

CLASS IV — GENRE:
First prize, "Crossing the Stream: Is it Firm?" by W. Livingston (Dunedin) — The stream and trees nicely lighted; might be much better, and also better mounted.

Second prize, "Her Pet", by C.O. M'Kellar (Dunedin) — Sunny bit and nice perspective; almost stereoscopic effect.

None of the subjects in this class are above ordinary merit.

CLASS V — MARINE SUBJECTS:
First prize, "An Early Start", by T. Pringle (Wellington) — A very nice picture; another atmospheric effect; well mounted and finished.

Second prize, "After the Storm, Early Morn", by E.A Bradford (Sydney) — Would have been awarded first prize if the glare in the sky had been cut out a little.

HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Nos. 25 to 28, a set of six snapshots by G.M Green (Napier).
No. 22, would have been awarded a place only the shadows have been touched up.

CLASS VI — PORTRAITS:
First prize, "Portrait Study", by G.F. Green (Napier) — Most artistic very good indeed; could not be much better; nicely framed and mounted.

Second prize, "Fiddle and I", by W. Williams (Dunedin) — A well modeled face; a good portrait.

VERY HIGHLY COMMENDED:
"The Village Schoolmaster", by Buckley Joyce, Wellington (evidently a good portrait, too black in the shadows);
"The Little Machinist", by G.F. Green, of Napier (a little hard, otherwise exceedingly good);
"A Portrait", by Mrs Girdlestone, Wellington (would have had a place, only not such good modeling);
"Cutting Beans", by G.F. Green, Napier.

All the exhibits in this class are exceedingly good. The only class where there was any close competition.

CLASS VII — HAND CAMERA:
First prize, "Three Views Cleddau River", by C.F. Gifford (Wellington) — Three little gems done by a careful man.
Second prize, "Three Views Lake Te Anau", by C.F. Gifford (Wellington) — Three carefully taken little marine views.

CLASS VIII — FOR WORKERS UNDER EIGHTEEN:
First prize, "A Cloudy Evening", by W.H. Tustin (Wellington) — Most artistic; also nicely framed and mounted.
Second prize, "An incident, the game, the dispute, settlement, friends again", by J.V. Solomon (Wellington) — A very good illustration of the subject and nicely done.

VERY HIGHLY COMMENDED:
"An Evening Scene", by W.H. Tustin (Wellington).
"After the Storm", by W.H. Tustin (Wellington).

KAPAI COMPETITION:
For best three pictures illustrating any three verses of the poem "Sunshine".
First prize, Nos. 7, 8, and 9, Miss A.G. Shaw (Wellington) — First-class photography. The only views in this competition showing poetic feeling, also artistic ability.

YACHTING:
First prize, "A Flying Start" by W. Williams (Dunedin) — A good enlargement, but not so good a subject, better in tone, however, than "Ronar".

Second prize, "Ronar", by George Crichton (Dunedin) — The best yachting subject; but lacks tone — rather flat.

All of the pictures in this section are somewhat disappointing; plenty of room for improvement.

The judge has given the following decision in the LANTERN SLIDE competition held on Wednesday evening:

First prize, "A Ramble Through Dunedin", W. Williams.

Second prize, "Out with my One-eyed Friend", A.C. Gifford (Wellington College).

Mr. W. Williams first prize was an exceedingly good, bright lot of slides.

The five sets shown were very good indeed, and all were neatly mounted and well put together; and it may be specially mentioned that among the slides of both prize-takers were many of exceptional merit, both artistically and technically.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Colonel Branfill's second lecture in connection with the Nelson Camera Club will be given to-morrow evening.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
COLONEL BRANFILL'S second lecture will be given in the Club Room

Tuesday 23rd August, at 8pm.

Art Students invited.

ARTHUR H. PATTERSON
HON. SECRETARY



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
THE MONTHLY MEETING of the Nelson Camera Club has been POSTPONED till FRIDAY 2nd December.



20th MARCH 1899  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXXIII, ISSUE 67

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
At a meeting of the Nelson Camera Club, held in their rooms on Friday night, the dates were fixed for the coming exhibition of the Club and the Bishopdale Sketching Club at the opening of the Bishop Suter Art Gallery. There is to be a three days exhibition from the 10th to the 13th of May inclusive. Promises of support have been received from various photographic societies of the colony, and numerous local photographers will exhibit their pictures. The Camera Club is rapidly increasing in popularity, two new members being elected on Friday, and the competitions are always well filled.

The judge of the photographs sent in for the various competitions announced his awards.

"SEA PICTURE" competition there were twenty entries, and the award was in favor of a very fine picture by Mr. H.V. Gully.

"ENLARGEMENT" competition fourteen entries Messrs Hamilton and Redworth, who worked in conjunction, carrying off the prize.

"FARMING" competition there were five entries, and the prize was awarded Mrs Renwick.

The rest of the evening was devoted to the discussion of the merits of the pictures. The judge spoke very highly of the general excellence of the exhibits, and said the progress shown promised well for the forthcoming exhibition.



21st MARCH 1899
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A photographic exhibition will be held about the end of April under the auspices of the Nelson Camera Club, in connection with the opening of the “Bishop Suter Memorial Art Gallery”.

The traditions of our Club maintain that Art is worthy for its own sake, and we offer no inducements in the way of medals or rewards, but we cordially invite the co-operation of your societies in our endeavor to make this Exhibition worthy of the Art of Photography and of the man to whose memory the Gallery has been erected.

Due notice of the exact dates of the Exhibition will be sent you, but we anticipate that about the 20th April will be the latest time that pictures should reach Nelson.

ARTHUR H. PATTERSON
HON.SECRETARY



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Bishop Suter Art Gallery will be opened under the auspices of the Nelson Camera Club and the Bishopdale Sketching Club, in conjunction, with the Gallery Trustees, on Wednesday, May 10th. There will be an exhibition of photographs and sketches, as well as the paintings belonging to the Gallery, which will be hung as soon as the workmen have completed their final labors in connection with the building. A large number of photographs from various parts of the colony will be on view, and the exhibition will be open for three days. A formal opening ceremony will probably be arranged.



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4th MAY 1899  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XLII, ISSUE 947

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

OPENING OF THE

Suter Memorial Art Gallery

EXHIBITION

Of the Pictures in the hands of the Trustees


PAINTINGS

Bishopdale Sketching Club


PHOTOGRAPHS

Nelson Camera Club

and the Leading Photographic Societies of the Colony.

WEDNESDAY 10th May, to SATURDAY 13th May

Admission, One Shilling. Season Tickets, Half-a-crown.

A.T. MAGINNITY, NINA JONES, ARTHUR H. PATTERSON
HON. SECRETARIES

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SUTER ART GALLERY
The opening of the Suter Memorial Art Gallery will take place on Wednesday week, and will remain open until Saturday, June 3rd.

Paintings and photographs from the Bishopdale Sketching Club, Nelson Camera Club, and Photographic Societies of various parts of the Colony, will be on exhibition, as well as the pictures in the hands of the Trustees. The price of admission will be one shilling, and season tickets may be obtained for half-a-crown.



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25th MAY 1899  Page 2 - COLONIST, VOLUME XLII, ISSUE 9488

Suter Memorial Art Gallery


EXHIBITION

Of the Pictures in the bands of the Trustees


PAINTINGS

Bishopdale Sketching Club


PHOTOGRAPHS

Nelson Camera Club

and the Leading Photographic Societies of the Colony


WEDNESDAY, May 31st, to SATURDAY, June 3rd
Admission, One Shilling.

Season Tickets, Half-a-crown.

A.T. MAGINNITY, NINA JONES, ARTHUR H. PATTERSON
HON. SECRETARIES

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SUTER ART GALLERY
The doors of the Suter Art Gallery will be formally opened by the Bishop of Nelson to-morrow at 2.30pm. The function will be performed on the steps of the Gallery, and thereafter the public will be admitted on a small payment to an exhibition of paintings, photographs, etc. by the Bishopdale Sketching Club and the Nelson Camera Club. The Gallery will be open each afternoon and evening for the rest, of the week from 3pm to 5pm and from 7pm till 10pm, and additional attractions in the form of lantern views and a concert on Thursday will be provided. Single admission tickets are procurable for 1s, but the non-transferable serial ticket is 2s 6d.



1st JUNE 1899  Page 3 - COLONIST, VOLUME XLII, ISSUE 9094

THE EXHIBITION
After the opening ceremony the Gallery was speedily crowded, and for a time it was difficult to view the pictures, but it was soon apparent that the lighting of the Gallery is admirable, find that the whole arrangements are excellent. The pictures which have become the permanent property of the city are hung on the northern wall, and they include the paintings bequeathed by the late Bishop, the late Mr. Gully being represented by five or six water colors, and Mr. Kirkwood by one oil painting. On the eastern wall are hung a considerable number of pictures by members of the Bishopdale Sketching Club, while the other walls and the standing screens contain a great number of photographs, most of these being of special excellence.

In addition to the Nelson Camera Club, the Wellington Camera Club, Auckland Camera Club, Dunedin Photographic Society, and Hawkes Bay Photographic Society are all well represented, and though in some instances the mounting or framing of the photographs detracts from their real merits, the greater number are exceedingly good and full of interest. The members of the Nelson Camera Club whose exhibits call for mention are Mr. C.Y. Fell, Mr. Pitt, Mr. Glasgow, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Brusewitz, Mrs Renwick, Mrs Brusewitz, Messrs Hamilton and Redworth, Mr. T. Humphries, Mrs Blackett, Miss S. Hunter-Brown, Mr. F. Gibbs, Mr. C.J. Deck, Miss Stoddart, Master A. Sclanders, Mr. W.J. Penney, and Miss Jo Pitt.

Amongst the exhibits received from the late Bishop Suter is a fine photograph of a splendid specimen of alto rilievo from a church in Venice, "The Adoration of the Magi", and on seeing this yesterday, Archbishop Redwood remarked that when in Venice he obtained photographs of other similar sculptures from the same church, and his Grace very kindly promised to send some to the Suter Art Gallery.



1st JUNE 1899  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXXIII, ISSUE 126

THE EXHIBITION
After the opening ceremony the Gallery was crowded till near the hour of closing for the afternoon. The lighting of the Gallery is very satisfactory, and the exhibition of paintings, photographs, and sketches thus receive the fullest effect. The permanent pictures presented by the late Mrs Suter are hung on the northern wall. The first of the series to strike the eye is the large picture by Yeames, in which Wycliffe is depicted sending out his evangelists. Next in order of prominence are three large water colors by the late Mr. Gully, showing the north and south portions of Kaikoura Bay, and a view from the track between Astrolabe and Torrent Bay. Other productions of the brush of this well known artist are views of the Maori Pa, and a glimpse of the Cliffs and surroundings at the Port during the early days of Nelson, A fisherman's head, also by Gully, is a very effective and pleasing study. The collection also includes a photograph of a fine wood carving in a church in Venice. "The Adoration of the Magi", this was noticed by Archbishop Redwood, who stated that he had obtained similar photographs from the same church, and he kindly promised to send some of these interesting pictures to the Gallery. An oil painting by Mr. Kirkwood is also hung amongst the above pictures. Above the collection there is an enlarged photograph of the late Bishop Suter, and on the opposite side of the Gallery a picture of Bishop Mules is placed. On the western end a photo enlargement of the late Colonel Branfil, who was intimately connected with the Sketching and Camera Clubs, occupies the pride of place.

The Nelson Camera Club exhibition, which has been added by numerous contributions from Wellington, Auckland, Hawkes Bay, and Dunedin, is the best collection of the kind yet shown under the Club's auspices. The display is quite in keeping with the foremost position that the Club has always occupied in regard to such exhibitions. Mr. C.Y. Fell, President of the Nelson Camera Club, includes in his exhibits several pictures produced by means of the bichromate of gum process, one of the latest departures in the photographic act. A snap-shot of the fish known as "Pelorus Jack", some humouros studies, a few well selected coast scenes, and a series of views of the Quartz Ranges, at Collingwood, make up an interesting collection. Mr. Patterson, on whom the largest share of the work in connection with the exhibition has fallen, has a large and varied group of pictures, of which one of the mos prominent is that of a clump of fir trees in Epping Forest. Colonel Pitt shows a number of very good views, an excellent enlargement of "Blenheim under Snow" being the most conspicuous. Miss J. Pitt is represented by some interesting pieces of scenery, including views of Cable Bay and other beauty spots. Mr. Brusewitz has a fine collection, including some specimens of tone-bromide work, as well as a view of the ceremony in connection with the opening of the Gallery, and an enlargement of Nelson in 1862, from an original negative taken by Mr. Parmenter. Mrs Brusewitz also contributes a number of pleasing studies, of which "A Fairy Tale", and "Wellington Wharf in a Shower", may be selected for notice. Mr. A.J. Glasgow's exhibits include views of s.s. Penguin ashore at the Rocks, and also an effective flower study. Mr. T. Humphries shows one of the best views of Mount Egmont that has yet been secured, and a number of other exhibits. Messrs Redworth and Hamilton's collection is a large one, amongst the series being several faithful pictures of local scenery. Mr. H.V. Gully has succeeded in securing a capital likeness of "Tony the fisherman", and this old identity is recognized at a glance. Mr. Gully has also devoted considerable attention to harbor views, several of which are shown. Mr. F.G. Gibbs, best pictures are those of mountain scenery, among them being Mount Starveall and Mount Mackay (at the top of the St. Arnaud Range). There are also some views of Stewart Island and Lakes Rotoiti and Rotorua. Mrs Blackett contributes some interesting little snapshots, and Mr. C.J. Deck has a few exhibits, which include some characteristic bush scenes. The studios of several recent beginners in the pursuit of photography are also represented, including those of Mrs. Renwick (whose views comprise some snapshots of the Nelson volunteers at the Record Reign celebration), Miss Hunter-Brown, (who exhibits some Hot Lake pictures), Miss Stoddart, and Messrs W.J. Penney, and A. Sclanders.

The Bishopdale Sketching Club's exhibits indicate the progress that is being made by the members of the club in their department of art, but space will not permit of an extended notice of either this section of the exhibition, or the photographs from other districts, to-day. The members of the Sketching Club who are represented include Mrs Topliss, Miss Jones, Miss Sadd, Miss Harris, Miss Barnicoat, Miss Oldham, Miss Sunley, and Miss Tomlinson, and Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Knapp and Mr. C. Talbot.



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5th OCTOBER 1899  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXXIII, ISSUE 224

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Lantern Slides by Members of the Nelson Camera Club will be shown in the Bishop's School
on Friday, October 6th, at 8pm. Admission 1/- ; Children 6d.



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EXHIBITION OF LANTERN SLIDES

NELSON CAMERA CLUB

FRIDAY 6th October, at 8pm,

BISHOP'S SCHOOLROOM.

ADMISSION — SIXPENCE.

6th OCTOBER 1899  Page 2 - COLONIST, VOLUME XLII, ISSUE 9602

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION OF LANTERN SLIDES
At the Bishop's Schoolroom this evening a very considerable number of lantern slides, all the work of the members of the Nelson Camera Club, will be shown. The pictures cover a wide area, and a great range of subjects. Among the number will be soma fine slides by Mr. Meddings, a new member of the club, but an old photographer who has capital opportunities for securing good pictures.



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EXHIBITION OF LANTERN SLIDES

NELSON CAMERA CLUB

to-night, at 8pm
BISHOP'S SCHOOLROOM
ADMISSION SIXPENCE

7th OCTOBER 1899  Page 2 - COLONIST, VOLUME XLII, ISSUE 9603

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The members of the Nelson Camera Club held a public exhibition of lantern slides last evening at the Bishop's School. The cold, unseasonable weather, no doubt, affected the attendance, but there were a fair number present. A very good selection of pictures were shown, those contributing slides being Mrs Renwick, Messrs Humphries, Fell, Meddings, Brusewitz, H.A. Hobbs, Colonel Pitt, Patterson, and Hamilton and Redworth. Messrs Meddings and Hobbs are new exhibitors, and a welcome addition to the local artists with the camera. Mr. Meddings especially showed some splendid slides. The audience gave a hearty expression of their approval of the work of each exhibitor, and a very pleasant evening was spent. The lantern was worked by Mr. Pollard.



7th OCTOBER 1899  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXXIII, ISSUE 226

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC SLIDES
The Nelson Camera Club gave an interesting exhibition of lantern slides last evening in the Bishop's Schoolroom, and a great deal of work was shown. Some of the slides were of conspicuous merit, and considering they were for the most part purely the products of amateurs, remarkably skillful. The exhibitors were Mrs Renwick, Messrs Humphries, Fell, Hamilton and Redworth, Hobbs, Patterson, Pitt, Brusewitz and Meddings. Mr. Humphries exhibit contained numerous interesting views of New Zealand's beauty and wonder spots, including a photograph of the summit of Mount Egmont, covered with snow. Mr. Fell's collection was largely composed of pictures of the lately completed sluicing works of the Collingwood Goldfields Company, showing the tremendous undertaking it was, and the vast power of the water supply. There were other notable pictures, maritime slides, and the beach at Totaranui. Mr. Meddings, Superintendent of Telegraphs, a new exhibitor here, showed a number of fine photographs of the West Coast, and Christchurch scenery, and the road connecting the two places. Conspicuous was one picture of a frozen waterfall at Arthur's Pass. Mr. Brusewitz showed a few photos, chiefly seascapes. A number of Mrs Renwick's pictures had been exhibited as photographs at the recent Art Gallery Exhibition. They are all clever studies especially the fen de joie of the volunteers. Mr. H.A. Hobbs, another new exhibitor, showed some pictures which are the result of his first attempt at slide-making. Chief of these was the sunset and cloud study, which elicited a good deal of applause. There were other good cloud studies, and numerous pictures of H.M.S. Orlando. Some portion of Colonel Pitt's collection have also been seen in Nelson before in connection with his lecture on the Jubilee. The photograph of Major Robbin, who is to have charge of the New Zealand Contingent for the Transvaal, naturally excited a great deal of interest. Colonel Pitt's other pictures, of Cable Bay and the district, were good, especially the photograph of the schooner "Falcon". Mr. Patterson exhibited an interesting collection, containing scenery, and excellent cloud studies. He also showed the famous collection of "Prehistoric Peeps", from "Punch". Messrs Hamilton and Redworth chiefly exhibited human and animal studies of pronounced merit. There were also cloud studies and seascapes. Altogether the exhibition was decidedly creditable, and such evenings should be encouraged. There is no valid reason — such as want of skill, opportunity, or scope - why the Club should not exhibit its work, for the Nelson Camera Club can compare with any other in the colony for all-round capability.



29th JUNE 1900  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXXIV, ISSUE 151

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The annual meeting of the Nelson Camera Club has been postponed until Friday 20th July.

F.W. HAMILTON
HON.SECRETARY



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
THE ANNUAL MEETING is POSTPONED until FRIDAY 20th July.

F.W. HAMILTON
HON.SECRETARY



3rd AUGUST 1900  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXXIV, ISSUE 181

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The 12th Annual Meeting of the Nelson Camera Club was held in the Club's room on Friday evening last.
There was a fair attendance of members, with Mr. Fell in the chair.

A statement of receipts and expenditure for the past year, showing a very satisfactory credit balance, was then read and adopted.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1900 - 1901

PRESIDENT Mr. C.Y. Fell

Hon.Secretary: Mr. A.H. Patterson

Hon. Treasurer: Mr. F.W. Hamilton

Hon. Custodian: Mr. F.W. Hamilton

Committee: Mr. H. Brusewitz

Committee: Mr. H.V. Gully

Committee: Mr. A. Sclanders

Votes of thanks were then passed to the judge of competitions and officers of the past year.

It was resolved that the usual monthly meeting be held on the evening of the third Tuesday in each month instead of the third Friday, as in the past.

In the competition of "Landscape with Clouds" and "Moving Objects", some really excellent work was shown. In the former the pictures by Messrs Gully, Jenny, and Miss Stoddard were judged the best, and in that order. Mr. Gully's picture of moving objects, "Fishermen and their nets", was also particularly good.

The subjects chosen for the August competition are "Snow Effect" and "Animal Study".

"An Eccentric Giver" has sent a guinea for a prize in a competition for photographs showing the different effects of light on a lady's pale blue and cream or pale sea green brocaded silk. It was decided that competitors should send in at least a set of three photographs. After further discussion the meeting terminated.


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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Meeting Tomorrow (Tuesday), at 7.30pm
Subjects: Waterfall and Tree Study

A.H. PATTERSON
HON.SECRETARY.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Meeting Tonight
Norwich Union Chambers.

A.H. PATTERSON
HON.SECRETARY.



17th APRIL 1901  Page 2 - COLONIST, VOLUME XLIV, ISSUE 10084

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The members of the Nelson Camera Club, by to-days steamer, are forwarding a parcel of twenty-six exhibits for the Dunedin Photographic Society Annual exhibition, and some very beautiful portrait and landscape work is being sent, for which we confidently anticipate favorable notice in the Southern city. It is probable that the local club will hold an exhibition in September next.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Meeting Tomorrow (Wednesday) Evening
Demonstration new Enlarging Apparatus and important business.
A.H.PATTERSON
HON.SECRETARY



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PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
MORE OF THE PICTURES
We conclude our notice of the photographs which are being shown at the Inter-colonial Exhibition in the Art Gallery.

ANIMAL LIFE STUDIES:
There are thirty-one entries in this section, and they are of varying degrees of merit, with practically nothing rising above the ordinary level. Strong exception can fairly be taken to the judges awarding of the coveted green ribbon to No. 232. The prize picture represents a bull, held by a rope — only that, and nothing more. The exhibit is entitled "A Young Lord", and is by Fred J. Williams, of Napier. It has apparently secured first honors because the picture is technically correct, but it is obviously undeserving of such a valuable prize as the green ribbon curries. If the judges deemed this the best entry in the class, then they would have been justified in following the course adopted in the portraiture class, and awarding no first prize, the second prize is awarded to a print of a Persian kitten (No. 228) of which the most that can be said is that it is "a pretty little thing". W.H. Bickerton, of Christchurch, secured the third prize, and R. Pheeney's "Cattle" won the yellow ribbon. This picture shows a strong cloud effect, the grouping of the cattle being pleasing, and the whole having an out-of-the-ordinary appearance. No. 253 is a nice study of horses, and the reason given for its not having received honors is that the judges considered the grouping faulty. No. 243, again, presents just as happy a study of cattle, but was marred in the judges eyes through a slight technical defect in the printing. In the opinion of many visitors to the exhibition, both the pictures just noted should have received honors.

STUDIES IN STILL LIFE:
By the way, it would be well if the managers of the exhibition were to make a clear definition of "still life" for guidance in future contests. Pictures have been entered and hung this year which obviously are not within the range this section is meant to cover. For instance, what have Maori carvings, ancient ironwork, statuary, and gateways to do with still life? Of the twenty-two entries in this class, no less than nine "have nothing to do with the case", yet the first prize has been awarded to the photograph of ancient ironwork (No. 261). The picture is certainly beautifully taken, the detail being reproduced with exactness. "Frosted Leaves", H. Davidson's second prize bromide, is a clever little picture, technically perfect. The versatility of Mr. T.D. Needham is shown by his exquisite flower study "Christmas Lilies", which received a white ribbon. W.A. Taylor, of Christchurch, secured fourth award for a well-lighted reproduction of a jar of primulas (No. 260). Among other exhibits may be mentioned a good toned bromide (No. 267) from Mrs. Alice Brusewitz, of Nelson.

HAND-CAMERA WORK:
Although there were but fifteen exhibits of hand-camera work entered in this contest, some beautiful "bits" were included. Mr. Leedham, who caught the judges eye with everything he entered, secured yet another green ribbon with a frame of six photographs (No. 283), which contain evidence of the Aucklander's taste and judgment. Excellent work, marked by rich, warm tones. A complete contrast of tones and subjects is offered in the frame of six which won the second prize. These pictures (No. 283) represent views in Wellington Harbour, by W.H. Tustin, whose high class work must have given the judges some difficulty in deciding which frame should have the green and which the red ribbon. Harry H. Seed, also of Wellington, was awarded the white ribbon for a frame of six small toned prints of even merit. Mr. Seed's good work may be said to have placed him an easy third. Henry Winkleman, of Auckland, showed six excellent prints of Auckland yachts.

THE WORK OF JUNIORS:
Class I: was pet apart for workers under 17 years of age, who were permitted to send in any subject. The youthful photographers of the city have responded liberally to the invitation, there being about fifty exhibits on the wall. They make a brave show, and some of the work contains promise of a bright future for the workers. As previously mentioned, Lewis Jenkins, of Wellington, has a strong representation, and he has taken both the green and red ribbons. There is need for him to pay more attention to harmonious mounting and framing than is shown in No. 316, for instance. The third prize picture (No. 336) is a good composition from Hettie Suckling, of Christchurch, who gives a nice suggestion of atmosphere in her work. Douglas Cook, of Wellington, got the yellow ribbon for a dainty bit of seascape (No. 336a). No. 337 is a landscape that rises above the average. Good taste is displayed in Nos. 329 and 330, two pictures from a liberal entry from students of Wellington College. Altogether, the Collegians work is promising, considering that the majority of the boys are beginners. Their progress reflects credit upon their preceptor, Mr. A.C. Gifford, one of the enthusiastic members of our Camera Club.

FOR EXHIBITION ONLY:
Members of the Wellington Camera Club and Nelson Camera Club and the Dunedin Photographic Society have sent in a nice collection of work, consisting of 109 exhibits. Mr. J. Skottowe Webb, of Dunedin, shows some good work, both in animal and marine subjects. Nelson sends a particularly interesting collection, H.V. Gully's bromide enlargement "In Harbour Waters" being a fine picture. Conspicuous among the work shown in the Nelson corner of the gallery are some specimens in gum bichromate by C.Y. Fell. Those prints are curiosities which are attracting much attention, as they are reproduced by a process scarcely known in the colonies, and which is causing much interest among photographers at Home. The French artist, De Machy, has made a specialty of the gum bichromate process, and his work is having a vogue. Mr. Fell has obtained some success with the process, which gives a pleasing effect, and affords a fine medium for photographers with developed artistic tastes. "The Lake" is quite up to the Watsonian standard. That portion of the public which is interested in the turf will be attracted to Thomas M. Hardy's pictures of the four champion racers, Advance, Ostiak, Tortulla, and Boreas. George Moodie, of Wellington, has a fine set of pictures of the colony's beauty-spots, which are likely to catch the eye of the tourist. Nos. 444 and 445, by H.S. Hislop, show good studies of sky and reflection. There is a very interesting collection of yachting subjects, some of the pictures being meritorious. Altogether, the third inter-colonial exhibition contains much that is of general interest and not a few pictures which attract the close observation and detailed examination of the expert photographer.

Despite last night's rough weather, the attendance at the exhibition was the best of the season. An enjoyable concert was given during the evening under the direction of Mr. T. Pringle. Miss Page contributed solos on the pianoforte, and vocal solos were given by Miss Burnett and Mr. Pringle, the accompaniments being played with taste by Miss Pringle. Mr. E.J. Harrison's phonograph also contributed to the program. Mr. Pringle has arranged another musical treat for this evening, when instrumental, items will be rendered by the members of the talented Kennedy family.



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CAMERA CLUB EXHIBITION
The Nelson Camera Club will hold an exhibition of photographs in the Suter Art Gallery on Thursday 10th, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th October. Kindred Clubs in different parts of the Colony are contributing, and already a number of these outside exhibits have been received, and it is safe to predict that the coming exhibition will prove as interesting as those that have gone before.



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11th OCTOBER 1901  Page 3 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXXV, ISSUE 234

NELSON CAMERA CLUB

EXHIBITION

in the
SUTER ART GALLERY

Thursday 10th, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th October

Open 3pm to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm,

Admission 1/-. Season Tickets 2/6.

The Gallery will be closed to the Public on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next.

A.H. PATTERSON
HON. SECRETARY.

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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The exhibition of photographs, etc., in connection with the Nelson Camera Club at the Suter Art Gallery will be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday next. A large number of exhibits have been received from all parts of the colony. Lantern entertainments will be provided in the evenings. In order to prepare the room the Art Gallery will be closed to the public on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.



10th OCTOBER 1901  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXXV, ISSUE 233

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION
The Exhibition arranged by the Nelson Camera Club was opened in the Suter Art Gallery at three o'clock this afternoon. The Club is to be congratulated on the excellence of the Exhibition, which is by far the best yet held under its auspices. This remark applies to both the quantity and quality of the pictures, and the collection is well worthy of a large attendance of the public.

The outside Clubs represented are the Hawke's Bay Camera Club (Napier), the Wellington Camera Club (including exhibits from the Wellington College Camera Club), the Christchurch Camera Club, the Southland Camera Club, Invercargill, and the Dunedin Photographic Society. These are excellent collections, especially those from Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. A fine collection is shown by the Nelson Camera Club, the exhibitors being Mrs. Blackett, Mrs. Brusewitz, Miss Stoddart, Messrs. C.Y. Fell, A. H. Patterson, H.V. Gully, C.J. Deck, Faulkner, Brusewitz, A. Sclanders, L. Cummings, and M.B. Essson. The name of Mr. G.W. Barltrop, an ex-Nelsonian, is to be noticed on several of the Wellington exhibits. Mr. Fell, as usual, has a large and varied collection of pictures, illustrative of the various processes of photography. A prominent feature also is a number of lake and other views secured by Mrs Brusewitz during a recent visit to Queenstown. A number of interesting stereoscopic pictures are shown by Mr. H.J. Hobbs. Further reference to the Exhibition must be deferred till another issue, but there need be no hesitation in recommending it to the patronage of all lovers of the photographic art.

The Exhibition will be open from 7pm till 10pm this evening, and from 3pm to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm to-morrow and on Saturday. There will be an exhibition of lantern slides this evening



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB  EXHIBITION
The Nelson Camera Club exhibition of photographs in the Suter Art Gallery did not attract a very large attendance yesterday, but those present were highly pleased with the variety and excellence of the collection.

Last evening a number of interesting lantern slides (secured by Mr. A.H. Patterson, Secretary of the Club, during a visit to England by way of America) were shown. Many or most of the pictures were taken under disadvantageous conditions during a flying tour through the scenes represented; but nevertheless, several of the views, especially those taken in America, were admirably illustrative of some of the most striking features of the country passed through. The slides were explained by Mr. Patterson, the lantern being in charge of Mr. Leonard. This evening a series of slides by Mr. Cummings, of Cable Bay, and a number of others from Wellington and Christchurch, will he shown.

A feature of the Wellington collection is a number of carbon prints by Mr. Pringle. Amongst other special exhibits is a photograph of a flash of lightning taken in January last by Mr. P.J. Skeats, of the Christchurch Club. A large and fine picture of Burnham Beeches, which forms part of the Suter bequest, has been framed, and is hung at the west end of the building. Two pictures presented to Mr. Fell in 1889, when he acted as judge at Wellington, are exhibited on the right of the entrance. "The Smithy", a carbon print by Mr. Higinbotham, was the champion picture, and the other, "The Knell of Parting Day", by Mr. Pringle, gained the first prize in the landscape class at the same exhibition. The stereoscopic views shown by Mr. H.A. Hobbs are very interesting; they comprising choice specimens of the best of our local scenery.

The Exhibition is open this afternoon, and it will re-open this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.



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CAMERA CLUB

EXHIBITION


SUTER ART GALLERY

TO-DAY
Open 3pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm
LANTERN SLIDES at 8.15pm

Admission 1/- and Season Tickets 2/6

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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The exhibition of photographs, now being held in the Suter Art Gallery under the auspices of the Nelson Camera Club, is without doubt the finest yet held in connection with the Club, and merits a large attendance of the public.

On the walls and the screens are examples of perhaps every type of photographic pictures, and the most casual inspection must reveal how far photography is removed from mere mechanical process, and under expert manipulation, combined with artistic perception has entered the realm of legitimate Art.

We have not the space in one issue to refer to the work of individual exhibitors as we should like, and indeed, for this morning, can notice only the work sent by members of kindred clubs in other portions of the Colony. We may state, however, that never before has the local club made a better show, notwithstanding the fact that not a single photo represents that enthusiastic photographer, and formerly large exhibitor, the Hon. Colonel Pitt, and other notable absentees are the Messrs Hamilton and Redworth, partnership, and Mr. F.G. Gibbs.

Taking the work of the outside clubs in the order of hanging, Hawke's Bay is first to come under view, to the left of the entrance. Two exhibitors represent this club, and exhibits, though few in number, are choice in Quality. J. Bruce Bear, Secretary of the Club, shows views of the interior of Napier, Australian and New Zealand scenery, including three dainty bush scenes reminiscent of a holiday spent in Nelson. C. Saunders has a small collection, showing excellent work, the seascapes being specially pleasing.

The Wellington section is a large one and is a combination of exhibits by members of the Wellington Camera Club and the Wellington College Camera Club. The College boys show some very fair work and promise well. It is of interest here to note that a similar club will be formed in connection with Nelson College as soon as a dark-room is fitted up and at future exhibitions of the kind the local institution should be well represented. Pride of place in this section must be given the carbon prints by Thomas Pringle. These six pictures have attracted much favorable notice in other exhibitions and are splendid examples of the Art. "In Winter's Grip" is a picture perfect in composition and the absolute clearness of the most delicate detail and the three pictures of Japanese pottery workers and "Old Charlie" are splendid pictures of the genre class. Mrs W.C. Fitzgerald, over the title "Homeward Bound", has two perfect little pictures, one a carbon the other a bromide print and the other exhibits by the lady are among the best. George W. Barltrop, an old Nelsonian, is well represented in landscape and also shows a striking photo, "Total Eclipse", while a full length portrait is excellent. The improvement in the work of this exhibitor is noticeable. H.S. Hislop exhibits some very nice pictures, principally river scenes on the Swan River, Western Australia.

One of the largest exhibitors is A.C. Gifford, who covers a wide range of subject and has many pleasing pictures in his collection, noteworthy being a river scene, toned, in which the effect is most delicate and harmonious, Mrs A.C. Gifford shows six small prints, and Mrs Greenshields, N.G. Barron (Dunedin), and F.S. Greenshields also exhibit a few good pictures. Herbert A. Huggins has some good work in several classes of subject, and Harry H. Seed, as prizewinner in the competition at Wellington for six prints, shows a selection admirable alike for choice of subject and execution. Of the College boys Bertie Hott is best represented, and deserved praise for his work. A. Hayward also, in "Holiday Gleanings", evinces good judgment as well as technical skill. K.K. McKenzie and H. Strachan are the other College exhibitors.

The Christchurch section is also a large one, and W.H. Bickerton here claims first mention as the largest contributor and also for the best all-round work. "Ancient Ironwork" gained the prize at Wellington in the still-life section, and is a splendid picture. Landscape, seascape, flower studies, etc. have all received attention from Mr. Bickerton with admirable result, and the collection is one of the most noteworthy of the exhibition. Philip J. Skeats, in the photograph of a flash of lightning taken on the 31st January has a most remarkable exhibit which visitors should not fail to inspect, and it will be noticed that the artist has taken the precaution of protecting the photograph from copyists. W.A. Taylor is one of the few exhibitors of carbon prints, and with a river scene, a caged lioness, and primulas shows three fine pictures widely different in class. J.T. Turner has a single exhibit only, but this is really good - a carbon-print flower study. Mrs A.D. Austin's (Auckland) portraits and statuary views deserve favorable mention, and a marsh scene by Hettie Suckling is noteworthy as winning the prize for workers under seventeen at the Wellington exhibition. Arthur C. McIntyre shows some fine portraits of his "La Serenata" and "Consider the Lilies", equally good pictures of the genre class.

There are two Southland exhibitors, who show enlargements only. George L. Cuthbertson exhibits four views of Lake Wakatipu, all good; while Morell MacDonald shows an excellent child study, as well as good landscape work. "A Silent Landmark", we notice has taken second prize in this class at Oamaru this year.

The Dunedin Club's work will be found on the southern portion of the west wall and forms a large and valuable portion of the exhibition. J. Skettewe Webb has several enlargements of Preservation Inlet and other scenery which show good work, and the picture, "Fat Cattle", is exceptionally good. C. Simdstrom shows some very fair views. C.O. McKellar's portrait of an old man is excellent, and a vignette, "Woodhaugh", is remarkable for cleanness of detail and delicacy. W. Melville shows three beautifully clear silver prints, and A.J. Barth is represented by some capital pictures. J. Jackson, W. Wyper, W. Livingston, A. Hamilton, R.F. Farmer (Lyttelton) and A.J. Whittington (Auckland) all show some good pictures, while T. Scollay's single exhibit, "Waitati Creek", is one of the best of the landscapes shown.

In 1899 Mr. Fell acted as judge at Wellington, and was then presented with the champion picture of both the Dunedin and Wellington exhibitions, a carbon print, "The Smithy", by W. Heginbotham; this gained not only the first prize for genre subject at each exhibition, but also the medal for the best picture in any class. "The Knell of Parting Day", by Thomas Pringle, the first prize landscape, was also presented to Mr. Fell, who shows both these fine pictures to the right of the entrance, and they have been much admired.

Last evening an interesting series of lantern views, the work of Mr. A.H. Patterson, was shown, being illustrative of a flying visit to the Old Country, and back by way of America. To-night a very fine selection of slides by Mr. Cummings, of Cable Bay, and competition slides from Christchurch and Wellington, will be shown.

The exhibition remains open from 3pm to 5pm, and 7pm to 9pm to-day, and also tomorrow.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
THE NELSON EXHIBITS
Continuing our notice of the Exhibition, we come to the work of the members of the Nelson Camera Club. As we yesterday stated, notwithstanding noteworthy absentees, the local work is, if anything, superior to that of any previous exhibition. The Club recently imported a very good enlarging apparatus, and the members have been making very good use of this. The increased number of framed pictures, compared with former years, is a good feature, and adds largely to the attractiveness of the display on the walls. The many different descriptions of prints and processes shown exhibit the possibilities of photography in a striking degree, a point on which we will have more to say in noticing the work of individual exhibitors.

The portraiture of Mrs Brusewitz has long been favorably commented on time and again, and this lady shows some excellent work of the kind. A recent visit to Lake Wakatipu has however afforded the artist opportunities which have been fully availed of, and a series of magnificent pictures of mountains and lake scenery is shown. Two screens are occupied with these pictures which are mostly whole plate prints, and some of these, with the softness obtained by use of the matt surface, would be very difficult to surpass. One of these showing clouds and mist on the Richardson Range is a perfect picture, and an enlargement showing Mount Earnslaw above the placid waters of the lake is striking. Several fine panoramic views of the lake also merit notice.

Mr. C.J. Deck has not a large collection, but the quality more than compensates for the absence of quantity. The amount and clearness of detail is remarkable, and the delicacy of the pictures is such that altogether there are no more dainty peeps of coast and bush scenery in the gallery than Mr. Deck shows.

Mr. Faulkner is a new exhibitor, and shows a number of quarter-plates on the screen, and several enlargements, the most notable of which is "Flood in the Motueka River", which without the explanation would be taken for a coast scene, such is the volume of the breaking water shown.

Mrs Blackett'p exhibit is distinguished by a collection of very fine snapshots.

Mr. L. Cummings, Cable Bay, is represented by two good enlargements, one a splendid picture of breaking surf.

Mr. M.B. Esson has a small exhibit, of which "A Windy Day in the Queen's Gardens" is the best. Mr. Esson also is a new exhibitor.

Miss Stoddart shows three platinotypes, nice pictures, which would be seen to better advantage if placed in a better light.

For a young member Mr. Andrew Sclanders shows some excellent work, his pictures of breaking waves being specially good, and altogether his little collection is well worth inspection.

Mr. T. Humphries shows but a single photograph, "The Summit of Mount Egmont", but this must be one of the finest photographs ever taken of the grand old mountain. This picture should be looked at closely, and it will be noticed that the shadows thrown by projecting spurs are depicted with wonderful clearness without interfering with the detail.

Mr. N. Brusewitz does not show largely, but has two good enlargements in "A Creek Scene" and "Nelson Harbour".

The work of Mr. H.V. Gully is among the most artistic in the exhibition. Mr. Gully has some fine enlargements hung, but we would direct more particular attention to the platinum toned p.o.p. prints, the majority of which appear on one of the screens. The particular value of this toning lies in the number of tints obtainable, and this aids largely in the production of a pleasing picture. A considerable number of the pictures shown are views about the Sandhills, and these prove how much the artist may make of material in which the average photographer would see no artistic value.

Mr. A.H. Patterson, Secretary of the Club, as usual shows some good pictures. "The Day is Done" is a very fine landscape, and a flight of seagulls snapped at Auckland is a unique picture. "April in Devon" is a fine picture, and others worthy of mention are snow scenes in Devon and one in the Rockies taken from a train while in motion.

Mr. C. Y. Fell's collection has been left for notice until the last, but it is, perhaps, the most remarkable in the exhibition — it certainly is if the variety of subject and treatment is considered — and the quality of work maintains the high reputation Mr. Fell has long enjoyed. The most noteworthy feature of Mr. Fell's work is the exposition of the effects to be obtained by various methods of toning and the gum-bichromate process. An example of a remarkable effect obtained by copper toning is "Wakatu Lodge", which has the appearance of being hand-colored, so varied are the tints shown. This result is a good deal of a freak, but the effect is there. This picture has another interest, in that it represents one of the earliest residences built in Nelson (1842), and in the picture Mr. Fell is shown standing below the window of the room in which he was born. A happy thought is a series of reproductions from the same negative in five different styles of print, which illustrates well the different effect produced. One of the most remarkable of the toned pictures is an enlargement of a portrait taken in London of Mr. Fell's mother. The enlargement is toned with uranium, and makes a picture that may easily be taken for a painting, so rich and deep is the tint. On a screen are a series of gum-bichromate prints, which exhibit the remarkable effects which may be obtained, the operator having practically the liberty of the brushwork artist in manipulating light and shade. Mr. Fell, if not the only operator in New Zealand in this style, is the only one to make any great advance therein as far as the public exhibitions tell.

Mr. H.J. Hobbs provides a novelty in the form of stereoscopic slides of local views, exceedingly well got-up, and these have proved an attraction.

Last night there was another exhibition of lantern slides, and to-night again a fresh lot of views will be shown.

This being the closing day, we recommend our readers who have not as yet visited the gallery, to make a point of seeing the exhibition.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
A second exhibition of lantern slides was given at the Suter Art Gallery last evening in connection with the Nelson Camera Club exhibition. Another exhibition of slides will be given this evening, when the exhibition will be open for the last time.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
There was a good attendance at the Nelson Camera Club Exhibition in the Suter Art Gallery on Saturday. The pictures were greatly admired, and the exhibition has been, from an artistic point of view, a pronounced success, although the limited patronage of the public was disappointing. Amongst the Nelson exhibitors whose name was inadvertently omitted from our list was Mr. T. Humphries, who exhibited a fine view of Mount Egmont.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Nelson Camera Club exhibition, held last week, comprised an excellent collection of pictures, contributed principally by the Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Nelson Clubs. The local exhibitors were few in number, but the quality and number, of their pictures were very creditable.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB

TO SAN FRANCISCO WITH A HAND CAMERA

LANTERN LECTURE
by
WALTER BURKE Esq., FRPS

will be held in the

SUTER ART GALLERY

THURSDAY, 9tb January, at 8 pm,

illustrating
Samoa, Honolulu, Ship Life, and Round About San Francisco.

Admission — One Shilling

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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Honolulu, the capital of the Hawaiian Islands, now a territory of the United States, supplies a number of the pictures to be shown at the Suter Gallery to-morrow evening by Mr. Walter Burke, of Christchurch. Honolulu is now one of the busiest ports in the world for its size, being the only port of call between the United States and their new possession, the Philippine Islands. As a residential town it is most beautiful, and visitors who have gone that way to Great Britain have most pleasant recollections of their day ashore there. Samoa, of late years, has been much in the public eye and there are a number of slides descriptive of Apia and its surroundings, including many of native life. It is hoped there will be a good attendance of the public as the Nelson Camera Club is a popular institution.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
At the Suter Art Gallery last night, Mr. Walter Burke FRPS, delivered a highly interesting lecture descriptive of a trip from Auckland to San Francisco with a hand camera and the pictures secured by means of the hand camera, and, shown with the aid of a lantern, were remarkably fine. The first pictures illustrated Auckland and its fine harbor. Life on board ship was shown, and the views of Samoa and Hawaii gave an excellent idea of those places and of some of the customs of the natives and residents. The scenes wherein canoes and boats approached the mail steamer, and natives offered their wares or dived for the amusement of the passengers, were regarded with interest, and the tropical beauties of the localities visited were admired. San Francisco and its neighborhood was the subject of the latter portion of the lecture, and the pictures illustrating Chinatown were all very remarkable — indeed, the whole of the pictures shown were entirely out of the ordinary, the subjects being cleverly chosen, well lighted, and remarkably clear. The lecture was attentively listened to, and the remarks, as well as the views, were frequently applauded.

At the conclusion of the lecture the President of the Nelson Camera Club, under whose auspices it was given, expressed, on behalf of the Club and of the audience, thanks to Mr. Burke for his entertaining lecture and his beautiful illustrations. Mr. Fell mentioned that the Camera Club had long known Mr. Burke through his work, and particularly mentioned that gentleman's well-known picture, "The Sundowners". The expression of appreciation was very warmly endorsed, by all present.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Meeting of the Nelson Camera Club on Wednesday 19th February at 7.30pm. Competitions for December, January, and February.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Nelson Camera Club will be held TO-MORROW (Wednesday), at 7.30pm

A.H. PATERSON
HON.SECRETARY



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Annual Meeting of the Nelson Camera Club, Tuesday 29th July, at 7.30pm. Full attendance of members is requested.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Meeting of the Nelson Camera Club, on Tuesday 26th May at 7.30pm

A.H. PATERSON
Hon.Secretary



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
ALL Persons interested in Photography are invited to meet at the Camera Club Rooms, Hardy Street, on MONDAY, 15th June, at 7.30pm, to consider proposals for making the Club of greater use and interest to all Photographers in the City.

A.H. PATERSON
HON.SECRETARY



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Nelson Camera Club invites all those who are interested in photography to meet at the Club rooms, Hardy street, on Monday evening next, to consider proposals which will increase the usefulness of the Club.

This is the oldest photographic society in New Zealand, having been founded in 1889, and has always maintained a good position amongst the colonial clubs.

There seems, however, to be a disinclination amongst the younger photographers to avail themselves of the many advantages that such a club offers to beginners in the art, and the present members are anxious to receive suggestions that will make the Club what it should be — a pleasant meeting place for all who practice photography in any form in and around Nelson. It is hoped that a full response will be given to this invitation, as any alteration from the present mode of working the Club can only be carried out if the roll of membership is largely increased.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Meeting of all persons interested in Photography To-night, at 7.30pm, in the Camera Club Room.

A.H. PATERSON
HON.SECRETARY



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
A satisfactory meeting was held at the Nelson Camera Club room last evening, when the President, Mr. C.Y. Fell, occupied the chair. He said that the Club had been in existence since 1888, and was the oldest Camera Club in the Colony. At the present time it was desired that new members should be enrolled, so that the work might be carried on with increased vigor. He pointed out that young members could derive valuable knowledge from those of greater experience, and as the Club possessed a good dark room and a fine enlarging apparatus, members would find these of advantage, while larger possibilities would be opened up.

It had been suggested that they should hold weekly meetings, and, indeed, they would be pleased if their rooms were always in use by members of the Club. After some discussion, some ten or twelve new members were enrolled, and opinions were expressed that further names would be added to the list.

On the motion of Mr. H.V. Gully, it was resolved that a meeting be held every Monday evening, at which work will be shown and criticized, information given, and the enlarging apparatus used when desirable. It was also agreed that a general meeting be held on the third Monday in every month and it was resolved that on the 20th July the subjects of competition shall be seascapes and landscapes. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the proceedings.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Mr. A.H. Patterson, Manager of the drapery department of Messrs Levin & Co., is severing his connection with that firm, and in about a month's time will leave for Canada. Mr. Patterson was for many years with Messrs Sclanders & Co, and in the interests of that firm re-visited England. During his residence in Nelson Mr. Patterson has closely identified himself with the Nelson Camera Club, and for many years has been one of the church wardens of Christ Church. With regard to rumors that Messrs Levin & Co. have sold, or intend to close their soft goods department, we are informed that the department will be kept on.



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VALEDICTORY SOCIAL TO Mr. A.H. PATTERSON
A farewell social was given last night by the members of the Nelson Camera Club, at their rooms, in Hardy street, to Mr. A.H. Patterson, who is about to leave for England and Canada. There was a large attendance of members of the Club and their friends, and during the early part of the evening a large number of lantern slides prepared by members of the Club were shown, Mr. Hobb's manipulating the lantern.

Mr. Fell, as President of the Nelson Camera Club, then, on behalf of the members, in an effective speech expressed the appreciation they all felt for the very great interest shown, and the material assistance given, by Mr. Patterson during a period of 14.5 years. The Nelson Camera Club has had the longest continuous existence of any Camera Club, in Australasia, and its success had been very largely due to the energy and zeal of Mr. Patterson. Mr. Fell then presented their honored guest with an album containing specimens of the work of all the members of the Camera Club, the album being inscribed — "Pictures in Maoriland, presented to A.H. Patterson, Esq., by the members of the Nelson Camera Club, in slight recognition of his valuable services as honorary secretary of the Club for many years.

Mr. Fell alluded to Mr. Patterson's approaching departure for Canada, and said they would all remember him, and he hoped that Mr. Patterson would remember them. On behalf of all the members he wished Mr. Patterson every success in his new sphere of work. Mr. Patterson very feelingly responded. He said the work he had done for the Club had been a labor of love, and it had been a pleasure. He should always prize the handsome gift of the Club, which would serve to remind him of the members, and of the many happy years of his life that had been spent in Nelson.

Refreshments, which were provided by the ladies, were handed round, and after an hour or so pleasantly spent in social intercourse the members individually wished Mr. Patterson "good bye", and the gathering terminated at about eleven o'clock.

Mr. Patterson leaves Nelson on Thursday, and proceeds by P. and O. steamer to England, where, with Mrs Patterson, he will spend some time before taking up work in Canada.

Mr. and Mrs Patterson have enjoyed the esteem of a large circle of friends in Nelson, and they will be considerably missed. We join in the general expression of good wishes, and trust that their future will be a bright and prosperous one.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Nelson Camera Club Exhibition, which is advertised in this issue, bids fair to be more successful than any yet held. All the members are making great efforts that it shall be so, having produced a large number of new and excellent pictures by different processes, showing what can be done with photography.

There is also a large contribution from the following Clubs: Wellington Camera Club, Auckland Camera Club, Wanganui Camera Club and Southland Camera , Christchurch Photographic Society, and Wellington, Christchurch, and Wanganui College Clubs, also Wanganui Collegiate School. Lantern exhibitions will be held, and demonstrations will be given in the evening.

The hall belonging to the Club has been newly decorated, and is in every way one of the most suitable places for an exhibition of this sort, and the Club, being the oldest in New Zealand, with a large number of energetic members, it goes without saying that success is assured.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB

EXHIBITION

OPENS WEDNESDAY, 3pm
WEDNESDAY 14th September, to
SATURDAY 17th September.

2.30pm, to 5pm, and 7pm to 10pm.

CLUB ROOMS, HARDY-STREET

Admission by Ticket, to be obtained from any Member of the Club.

P.A. CLIFFORD
Hon.Secretary.

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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
ANNUAL EXHIBITION
The Nelson Camera Club annual exhibition, which was opened this afternoon at the Club's, rooms in Hardy-street, is by a long way the best the Club has yet held, not only from the quantity standpoint, but also from the quality of the views. Unfortunately the Club, which has, kept its members together for a considerable time, has not a room large enough to separate the pictures into various classes. But the names of all the views are on the walls, and the whole exhibition is a really good one, and will no doubt be inspected by a large number of the public.

Perhaps the best picture in the exhibition is one by Mr. Leedham, of Auckland, entitled "Homeward". This is a bromide enlargement and the atmospheric effects in the photograph are artistic. The picture depicts the cattle being driven along the road by the stock rider, just as the evening is wearing on, with the dust rising. Mr. Leedham has also another clever picture in "Despair" which represents a criminal in his cell, with the rays of light beating through the window over his bended form.

The next best photographs are those by Mr. H.V. Gully an admirable collection. His best picture is a platinum toned bromide of "The Sands". His other exhibits are similar effects "Sunset at the Port", and "Torrents Bay".

Mr. C.J. Deck exhibits bromide enlargements from quarter plates, or enlargements from pictures taken by a camera carried in difficult circumstances.

Miss Nina Jones exhibits a most attractive view of Wakapuaka inlet, which is undoubtedly a good piece of work.

Miss Maginnity has also a number of interesting exhibits, views of two heads standing out prominently as good examples of work.

Mr. T. Renwick has a capital view of "Newstead" — private residence, and several other pretty views.

Mr. C.Y. Fell, whose abilities as an amateur photographer are well-known, has a fine collection of pictures, several enlargements of His Majesty's warships cruising in New Zealand waters being particularly good. Mr. Fell has also several yachting views, which are decidedly interesting.

Mr. F.G. Gibbs bromide enlargements of scenes taken down the West Coast of the South Island are very attractive, and the same may be said of Miss Nina Jones views.

Mr. Brusewitz's various pictures reflect great credit on his capabilities as a photographer, and his studio's resources.

Among other exhibitors are Mesdames Blackett, W.C. Fitzgerald, Messrs T.W. Downes, A.H. Hobbs, T. Renwick, R.A. Edwards, G. Maltby, F.B. Glasgow, F.H. Bicknell, and F.G. Strange, Nelson Camera Club, and Nelson, Wanganui, and Christchurch Colleges. The exhibition will continue to be open until the end of the week.



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CAMERA CLUB EXHIBITION
The Nelson Camera Club exhibition will be opened in the Club's rooms, Hardy street, at 3pm this afternoon. This Club and its members have done much to make known the scenic beauties of the Colony and this district in particular, and the Club deserves the liberal patronage of the people on that account, and also because of the high quality of most of the work shown.

At this exhibition the exhibits will not be confined to members of the Nelson Camera Club, which is, we believe, the oldest in New Zealand, for amongst other clubs exhibiting on this occasion are the Auckland, Wellington, Wanganui, Invercargill, the Christchurch College, the Nelson College, and the Wanganui College, and the collection includes some remarkably fine photographs, and not a few of very considerable interest. Amongst the latter are some large photographs of the Battle of Pieters by Mr. Middlebrook FRPS, and there are photographs taken in many lands. We anticipate a large attendance.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Much interest is being manifested in the Nelson Camera Club Exhibition by the general public, and the large number of interesting pictures in addition to those noticed yesterday, the exhibits of Mesdames Brusewitz, McDonald, and Messrs Bannehr, Walrond, and Maroney deserve mention. All the views by these exhibitors were of an interesting description. Lantern exhibitions will be given to-morrow evening, and also on Saturday evening, which should be an additional attraction to the public.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
The Nelson Camera Club exhibition of photographs opened in the Club's room, Hardy street, yesterday afternoon, and will be continued, afternoon and evening, for the remainder of the week.

The present exhibition is a very interesting one, and creditable to the Club. Some photographers whose work found a prominent place in the earlier exhibitions are not represented, notably the Hon. Colonel Pitt, Messrs A.H. Patterson, Redworth, and Hamilton, and others, but their places are filled by new members, and the merit of the exhibits maintained.

Except upon the screens, it has been found impossible to keep the work of the various exhibitors separate and distinct, as the limited hanging space made it necessary to arrange the photographs as they best fitted in.

Noticing the local exhibitors first and starting at the left hand of the entrance, Mr. C.Y. Fell's work is the first to come under view. This exhibitor shows a great many photographs of a variety of subjects and processes. The marine views are the most important section, and include some very good pictures taken in the Sounds. Mr. Fell is also very strong in portraiture, and again shows specimens of the gum bi-chromate process. A most interesting and attractive collection.

Miss A. Jones and Miss N. Jones show some very nice enlargements, as well as panels of quarter plate prints. Bush and waterside scenes are the subjects of the majority of their exhibits.

Mr. C.J. Deck's enlargements are a particularly good lot of bush and waterside scenes, among the best of the class in the exhibition.

Mr. Bannehr is represented by a panel of quarter plates of Southern Sounds and other marine views, a hopfield, and a pastoral scene. The marine views call for special mention.

Miss Maginnity contributes a large collection both on the walls and screens, and has gone far afield in search of subjects. A scene on the Aorere calls for special mention, but this young lady's work is all praiseworthy, and gives promise of still better things.

Mrs A. Brusewitz has several striking portraits of children, and two enlargements of views of and from the Bishop's Peninsula are exceedingly good.

Mr. H. Brusewitz shows a fine portrait of Mr. A.H. Patterson formerly Secretary of the Club, an excellent picture of breaking waves, Taitapu beach, yachting scenes, but his most noteworthy exhibit is a riverside study, Whangamoa, a copper-toned bromide enlargement.

Mrs Renwick's photographs, with one exception, are Italian and Cingalese scenes, and apart from their merit as photographs, have interest as descriptive of foreign lands.

Mr. T. Renwick is one of the new exhibitors, and, by the way, is the only local exhibitor to show any carbon prints, of which he has several nice examples. Bush scenery, a view of Newstead, and copy of one of the late Mr. John Gully's pictures are the subjects chosen by Mr. Renwick, who exhibits some good work.

Mr. George Maltby has two enlargements, one, a figure study, calling for mention. If we mistake not, this photographer is also represented in the Nelson College Club's exhibit.

Mr. H.A. Hobbs has a numerous collection, his enlargements of a bush scene, seascape, Cape Foulwind, and swans in Queen's Gardens calling for special mention. Mr. Hobbs also has a fine lot of small views on the screens.

Mr. H.V. Gully for artistic work occupies, in our opinion, pride of place among local artists of the camera. Two bromide enlargements, platinum toned, "Sunset, The Sands", and "The Port" (as seen from lower Waimea street), are real pictures, and, next to Mr. Leedham's, "Homeward", the most striking work in the exhibition. "Torrent Bay" is another of the same high standard, and a view of H.M.S. Lizard at sea is also a fine marine view. On the screens Mr. Gully shows a small study of a dog's head," to which the toning, by means of gold and iodide of potassium, has given a clear violet.

Mr. F.G. Gibbs is represented by a fine lot of enlargements of mountain and lake scenery, which are most interesting. The light mounts, however, in our opinion, detract from the photographs, which would have a better appearance with more suitable mounts.

Mrs Blackett has a single exhibit, a pretty woodland study.

Mr. F.B. Glasgow has one of the very few animal studies shown, and a fine view of a yacht under sail in a good breeze.

Mr. T.F. Morony, Cable Bay, shows views from as far away as Penang and scenes about Cable Bay.

Mr. Allen's (Cable Bay) collection covers a wide range of subject, and among them are some very good studies df breaking waves.

The exhibits of Mr. P.A. Clifford, Hon.Secretary of the Club, are of merit and an enlargement of scene on Pelorus river and a portrait group call for mention.

The photographs contributed by outside clubs contain some very beautiful pictures. Most of the prints are small, enlargements being the exception, but artistically much of the work is of a very high order.

To Mr. Leedham (Auckland) we have already referred. His exhibit "Homeward" represents a driver with his stock on the homeward track. This is a picture in every sense, and two years ago gained, the award at Wellington as the best picture in the exhibition, a success that was repeated down South, and also in Australia. There appears to be a unanimous opinion that it is the best picture in the present exhibition. A view of the wharves at Auckland is another fine example, and "Despair", a prison cell subject, is very cleverly treated.

Mr. Walrond (Auckland) also shows some of the best work coming from the northern city, and amongst the most noteworthy in the exhibition.

S.G. Frith, A. Graham, J. Finn, and Trenwith, all of Auckland, each show pleasing work that attracts attention.

Some good work also comes from Invercargill. A.M. Macdonald has a couple of fine enlargements and dainty carbon prints. Mrs A. Morell Macdonald shows a good carbon figure study, "Dreaming".

R.A. Edwards (Invercargill) riverside scenes call for notice, and the exhibits over this name include some good "interiors".

F.N. Bicknell (Invercargill) has a very nice collection of lake and marine views, and G.B. Purdue (Invercargill) shows a Stewart Island view.

The Wanganui contributions are among the best, notably that of Mr. Thomas W. Downes, who sends some little gems. "Beside the Still Waters" is a perfect pastoral, and there are others of the kind, while in portraiture the high standard is maintained, "Granny", an old Maori, calling for special mention.

Mrs W.C. Fitzgerald (Wanganui) also exhibits some very dainty little pictures, and from the same town Mr. Denton sends a fine portrait and a good bush study, and Mr. G. Pownall an enlargement of one of the river steamers.

F.G. Strange (Christchurch) sends a large number of quarter plate prints, showing interiors, come nice riverside views, and forming an attractive collection.

The Wanganui, Wellington, Christs (Christchurch) and Nelson College Clubs send interesting exhibits of the work of their members.

Mr. Middlebrook's large views of the operations at Pieter's Hill, Natal, when General Buller forced a passage and relieved Ladysmith, are peculiarly interesting as showing the operations in progress with the final charge that won Pieters for the British force.

We hope to see the exhibition largely attended, as it merits support, and those who attend, we feel sure, will be rewarded. To-morrow and Saturday evenings there will be lantern exhibitions, including slides sent from Wellington and Cable Bay, as well as those supplied by members of the club.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB

EXHIBITION

Open Daily - 3pm to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm.

LANTERN EXHIBITION
TO-NIGHT and SATURDAY

P.A. CLIFFORD
HON. SECRETARY

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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Nelson Camera Club exhibition continues to be attended by a good number of the general public. This evening there will be a lantern exhibition which should prove an additional attraction. The exhibition will be closed to-morrow evening.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
CAMERA CLUB EXHIBITION:
The Nelson Camera Club exhibition was well attended yesterday, and in the evening a large number of transparencies were shown, including English and Swiss views, a number from Christchurch, Wellington, and Wanganni, and some very fine local ones by Mr. Hobbs. To-day is the last day of the exhibition, and we strongly advise those who have not yet visited same to take advantage of the opportunity. This evening more transparencies will be shown.



8th OCTOBER 1904  Page 8 - SOUTHERN CROSS, VOLUME 12, ISSUE 28

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
A photographic exhibition, under the auspices of the Nelson Camera Club, was recently held in that city. A large number of clubs were represented, including Invercargill, views being forwarded by the following members: Mr A.M. Macdonald, Mrs A.M. Macdonald, Mr R.A. Edwards, Mr F.W. Bicknell, and Mr G.B. Purdue. The views shown were very favorably commented on in the report in the Nelson Colonist. The pictures are on view in the shop of Mr J. Manson, Tay street.



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EXHIBITION AT PICTON
An exhibition of photographs and antiquities will commence at Picton on Saturday next, the proceeds to be in aid of rebuilding the Vicarage. The Nelson Camera Club are collecting photographs to forward to the exhibition.



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THE SKETCH AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
Both sections of the sketch end photographic exhibition at present being held in the Art Gallery are well worthy of inspection, and that of the English photographs, especially from an educatory point of view, should prove most valuable. The sketches are placed in the center of the large permanent gallery, and the photographs occupy the dancing-room and the council-room adjoining. In both sections the hanging has been very well done, with the laudable view of displaying the pictures to the best advantage, and also enabling visitors to see them well.

THE PHOTOGRAPHS
The exhibition made by the Photographic Society is a thoroughly good and representative one, comprising examples of the art from America, England, and the various parts of New Zealand, together with those from our own city. The star exhibits are those from America and England, sent through Mr G.W. Bennett, the president of the Society, which are exhibited in the Council room. Nothing like these has ever been seen in Christchurch, and their educatory value to young photographers can hardly be over-estimated. On the western wall are the photos sent by the American Aristo Company, Jamestown, New York. These are portraits and pictures of the American battleships, marvelous in sharpness, and yet softness in detail. On the eastern wall are the exhibits of Elliot and Son, Barnet, England. These include fourteen taken from picked negatives in the competition in England last year for prizes amounting to £500. There is also a magnificent exhibit sent by the Photographic Company of London. On the southern wall is the exhibit of the P.0.P., amongst which is noticeable "Sunset".

The Platinotype Company, whose exhibit is on the northern wall, has some beautiful photos, notably a copy in sepia platinotype of a picture by Corot, which is in the Louvre. The Ilford Company occupy a portion of the eastern wall with their exhibit of Barnett carbons, notably "A River Scene" and "A Derby Winner", depicting Ladas with the owner, Lord Rosebery, the trainer, Matt Dawson, and the jockey, J. Watts. In the dancing room Messrs Standish and Preece have a fine lot of enlargements of portraits, all of which are splendidly finished. Mr Spencer, of Auckland, makes a brave show with a really magnificent collection of pictures of the lakes and other portions of North Island scenery. Messrs Wrigglesworth and Binns have a goodly number of enlarged portraits, etc., which are notable for their artistic pose. A good picture of H.M.S. Challenger is exhibited by Master Ferguson, under 17 years.

On the west wall is the Nelson Camera Club exhibits, which are very good indeed, "Low Tide", by H.V. Gully, especially so. Hemus Sarony sends some beautifully finished pictures, all of which are well worth inspection. On the north wall will be found the Wanganui exhibits, all of which are very good indeed, especially "Granny", a clever copy by F.W. Downes in gum ozotype.

The Christchurch Photographic Society take up a considerable portion of the north wall with an excellent collection. In the eastern corner is an artistic exhibit by Clayton Gaynor, including specimens of painting on photographic bases. Mr Vierlet, Crown Studios, has what are undoubtedly the finest photos in this part of the exhibition. These comprise sea green carbon enlargement studies of river and forest scenery, "Bush Track, N.Z.", being undoubtedly the finest picture in the exhibition. It would have received a prize had not Mr Vierlet been a judge. Mr Beken was deservedly awarded a special silver medal for his magnificent picture of the interior of the Roman Catholic Cathedral here. It may be noticed that Mr G.A. Bunz secured the president's gold medal for the finest picture in the exhibition, with "Evening — River Avon". On the southern wall is a pretty and artistic arrangement of unique post-cards, exhibited by Mr Spandeau, which, is sure to attract a great deal of attention.

The following is the award of the prizes:

LANDSCAPE:			ARCHITECTURE:			HAND CAMERA:
FIRST: Mr. A.A. Binnie	SECOND: Mr. L. Hinge	THIRD: Mr. T.W. Downes	FIRST: Mr. J. Beken	SECOND: Mr. J. Griffiths	THIRD: Mr. R.A. Edwards	FIRST: Mr. G.A. Fraser	SECOND: Mr. L. Hinge	THIRD: Mr. L. Hinge	HON. MENTION: Mr. De Lissa
CHILD LIFE:				SEASCAPE:				CHAMPION PICTURE:
FIRST: Mr. A.C. McIntyre "In the Farm Yard"	SECOND: Mr. T.W. Downes "Good Morning"	THIRD: Mr. W. Besewick "Happy as a Nailer"	FIRST: Mr. H. Winkleman	SECOND: Mr. N. Steadman	THIRD: Mr. H. Winkleman	PRESIDENT'S GOLD MEDAL: Mr. G.A. Bunz	Mr Wigram's prize for the most artistic picture entered for competition not gaining a prize "Morning of Life, and Evening of Day" T.W. Downes

12th OCTOBER 1905  Page 2 - COLONIST, ISSUE 11459

THE SKETCH AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
The Christchurch "Press", in referring to the sketches shown at the exhibition being held at the Art Gallery, Christchurch, says Mr. C.N. Worsley sends a number of very fine sketches, and in its mention of the photographs states that "on the west wall are the Nelson Camera Club exhibits, which are very good indeed, "Low Tide", by H.V. Gully, especially so.



20th OCTOBER 1906  Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XLI, ISSUE 287

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Some of the finest lantern slides ever shown in New Zealand, together with a number of pictures of English scenery and studies, will shortly be shown in the Nelson Camera Club Rooms, in Hardy street. Some of the slides are said to be unsurpassed, and a visit of inspection will amply repay those interested.



22nd OCTOBER 1906  Page 2 - COLONIST, VOLUME XLVIII, ISSUE 11764

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Nelson Camera Club has received from the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain a splendid lot of photographs for exhibition, and equally fine lantern slides. These pictures are being passed on from place to place, and an announcement will be made within a few days with regard to exhibiting same.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The exhibition of pictures and lantern slides from the Royal Photographic Society of London will take place at the Nelson Camera Club rooms on Monday and Tuesday next. The exhibition will be open during the afternoons and each evening from 7.30pm to 10pm. A small charge will be made for admission to cover cost of freight.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB

EXHIBITION of PICTURES and LANTERN SLIDES

from the

ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

of ENGLAND.

MONDAY and TUESDAY, October, 29th and 30th.

Afternoon, 3pm to 5pm ; Evening, 7.30pm to 10pm,

Fresh Slides exhibited each evening by Limelight,

Admission - Sixpence.

H.A. HOBBS
HON. SECRETARY.

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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
A splendid collection of pictures and lantern slides has been received by the Nelson Camera Club from the Royal Photographic Society of England, and these will be on exhibition at the Club's rooms this afternoon and evening, and also to-morrow afternoon and evening. A small charge will be made for admission to cover expenses.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Yesterday afternoon a number of citizens visited the Nelson Camera Club rooms to view the fifty-four pictures which have just been received from the Royal Photographic Society of England. Several of the pictures are exceedingly good, and show the wonderful advance of photography.

In the evening there was a larger attendance, when a number of lantern sides, which had been received from the same Society, were exhibited by Mr Hobbs, who skilfully manipulated the lantern. The pictures were very interesting, and far surpassed any previously shown in Nelson, being marvels of the photographic art. They embraced a number of subjects, including scenes in Norway, Wales, England, Scotland, Nice and Seville. "At the Village Smithy", "Good Morning", the "Old Shropshire Cottage", and the "Evening Tide of Life", were noticeable pictures among the miscellaneous ones.

Mr C.Y. Fell presided at the exhibition. The audience marked their appreciation of the excellence of the pictures by repeated outbursts of applause. The exhibition will again be open this afternoon from three till five, and this evening there will be another display by lime light of a number of new slides. All interested in photography, and admirers of art, should attend and see the pictures for themselves. The charge for admission is the small one of sixpence each.



29th DECEMBER 1905
Page 7 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XLIX, ISSUE 12690

CAMERA CLUB'S EXHIBITION
JUDGES REVIEW OF THE WORK
INTERESTING AND INSTRUCTIVE
CRITICISIM
The following is the official report of the judges on the work shown in the different sections of the Camera Club's Exhibition:

One of the first things evident, at a glance round the pictures for competition, was the number of "old stagers" brought to light by this exhibition. It seems as if some of the New Zealand amateurs have had a season of "good hits" and cannot replace these (or are too indifferent to do so) and so they bring their old work forward at each succeeding exhibition. We understand that one of our best local workers has held his work back because of this very reason, and has put it in for exhibition only. We are sorry for this, as he would have had a good chance of scoring, and we know his work is of more recent execution than several of the prize-takers.

There are also many very fine pictures for exhibition only that we would have been glad to have seen in the competitive classes that are new to us; but at all events we are glad to see them in any case. Altogether, the pictures gathered in the hall make a very creditable exhibition, and those who are unable to see them will indeed miss a treat.

The class for landscapes, as usual, is numerically one of the strongest, and the first prize picture, "The Drover", also the picture medaled as the champion picture exhibited for competition by T.D. Leedham (Auckland), is a very fine piece of work indeed. Dr Christie (Wanganui) scores second, with "A Highland Glen", a nicely toned picture, but lacking perhaps in atmosphere. A little haze on the distant hills would have been a decided improvement. W. Nelson (Palmerston) might have been successful with "Manawatu Gorge" but for one or two technical blemishes. His picture is highly commended. "At every gust the dead leaves fall", by E. Pegler (Palmerston North) is commended. Mr. G.W. Bennett (Christchurch) shows delicate work in "In the Bush", but this exhibit would be improved if about four or five inches were cut off the bottom of the photograph. A flare spot in the center of J.K. Hay's (Palmerston North) "Near to Nature's Heart", and the figure in "Far from the Madding Crowd" (not a Prohibitionist!) completely spoils two pretty little views. The other exhibits in this class are decidedly uninteresting.

In the seascapes, the silver medal passes to T.D. Leedham (Auckland) for "A Misty Morning", a remarkably delicate and pleasing rendering of sunrise over Auckland Harbour. Nelson Stedman (Napier) takes the bronze medal for "Waster Power", a stormy sea and sky effect, with a puzzling title, however, and G.F. Green (Dannevirke) is commended for his "Towed Into Port", a fine sky which, however, rather overbalances the foreground. Auckland Harbour (Gerald Jones, Auckland) is very poorly treated and does not compare with his work in the other classes; and Dr Christie's "Moonlight on the Firth of Clyde" is simply an impossible blue. A. Doig's "Breakers Ahead" shows good treatment of the waves, but the distance, skyline, and clouds quite spoil it as a whole.

Class 3, Genre or Figure Study, brings forth some good work, G.E. Jones (Wanganui Club) taking first prize with a capital "Nude Study", but the "Portrait of the Painter Tristrom" is a very fine study quite spoiled by patchy lights in the shadow portions of the picture. But for these imperfections this would be a work of very high order. T.D. Leedham takes second place this time with "Despair", and G.F. Green is highly commended in his effort "Cutting Beans". C. R. Cooke's "A Reverie" also has some good qualities.

The exhibits in Class 4, Animal Life, are very poor indeed, except the medaled picture by G.F. Green.

Class 5, Hand Camera Work: Though not a large one, contains some beautiful shots. W.H. Tustin (Wanganui) wins the silver medal with a fine set; Nelson Stedman (Napier) comes second with a set almost equally good, and Dr Christie is commended. A. Doig's snapshots are also worth careful inspection.

Class 6 - (School Clubs) has only two competitors. "A Tobacco Jar", by E.F. McKenzie (Wellington College) takes first place, and "A Summer Day", by A.L. Christie (Wanganui Collegiate School) second. E.F. McKenzie is also highly commended for "Fruit".

Class 7 - Child Life — contains a lot of good work. T.D. Leedham's "Boat Builder" is an easy first, and will win much praise from visitors. "The Little Machinist", by G.D. Green, though is very small print, is a good picture of its kind; and the "Water Nymph", by G.E. Jones, is commended. Other pictures in this class are exhibited by F. Duncan, who also shows a good child portrait in "Marjorie", E.S. Pegler, and others.

W. Beswick exhibits a splendid little picture, though not suitably framed, in "The Little Carpenter", but unfortunately did not compete. G.R. Boulton (Wanganui) has four large exhibits, of which the "Beach Scene" and "Three Children" are the pick. G.S. Gordon has a set of six snapshots of one boy, some of which are very creditable, and a set of "Pinhole Pictures" by A. Wychodil, though perhaps hardly so interesting to the general public, should be carefully examined by all who are at all conversant with photographic methods. As experiments these photographs, taken without the aid of a lens, are indeed worth inspection. T.W. Downes is not numerically strong, but his "Hide and Seek", "Granny" (so often taken to be a copy, but which we know to be taken from life and is a very fine piece of work), and "Good Morning" stand out as being some of the highest class work in the exhibition. Two panels (entitled "A Grecian Girl" in each case) are rather cramped in the framing, and are not so good as the first mentioned three pictures.

F.J. Denton shows five portrait studies, "His First Pocket" being one that will probably appeal to visitors. "Young New Zealand", a boy with a football, is perhaps appropriate at this time.

C.H. Jacobs shows a frame of snapshots.

R.B. Walrond's (Auckland) pictures are undoubtedly the 'best of the New Zealand exhibits, perhaps of the whole collection, in the room. "An Autumn Morning", "In a Wood", "Ohinemutu", "Rainbow Valley", are each beautiful pictures, and the others are no less admirable. The members of the local club have here a collection of pictures that should set their individual hearts afire with fresh enthusiasm, and spur them on to renewed efforts in picture making.

The Auckland Camera Clubs collection, for exhibition only, comprises nine pictures by unknown workers, of which "A Point in the Harbour", "Fruit Study", and "A set of snapshots" are of a very high standard of work.

G.W. Bennett (Christchurch) sends some good views round about. Christchurch and a couple of good photographs of the "Discovery".

The Palmerston North exhibitors, though a new club, send some creditable work, but it is far behind the quality of that of the older clubs. It is a pity if each of the members cannot see the latter; it would certainly inspire them with fresh ideas. One of the members send a fine collection of work by Reid, of Wishaw (Scotland); Nelson Stedman exhibits a fine stormy effect in "A Rift in the Clouds", though the sea is perhaps a trifle weak in tone; and H.F. Christie shows two Japanese views, which give a splendid idea of some of the Japanese villages and scenery. But the picture supposed to represent "Evening", by G.A. Bunz, which was awarded a champion medal in Christchurch, would not receive that distinction in the exhibition under consideration.

The splendid collection of English work, lent by G.W. Bennett and Co., Christchurch, adds greatly to the charm of the exhibition, and the local club should be grateful for this valuable addition.

The Nelson Camera Club exhibit has unfortunately not come to hand yet, but it is hoped that it will turn up in time to be added to the splendid show of pictures already hung in the hall. Following are the prize-winners at the Wanganui Camera Club Exhibition, now open in Sheriff's Studio, Ridgway Street: Judges Messrs Allison, Denton, and Elliott.

CLASS 1, LANDSCAPE: 65, "The Drover" (T.D. Leeham), 1; 2, "The Highland Glen" (J.M. Christie), 2; 145, "Manawatu Gorge" (W. Nelson), highly commended; 134, "At Every Gust the Dead Leaves Fall" (E.S. Pegler), commended.

CLASS 2, SEASCAPE OR MARINE SUBJECT: 67, "A Misty Morning" (T.D. Leedham), 1; 165, "Wasted Power" (N. Steadman), 2; 66, "When Evening Twilight Gathers Round" (T.D. Leedham), highly commended; 169, "Towed Into Port", G.F. Green), commended.

CLASS 3, GENRE OR FIGURE STUDY: 11, Nude Study (G.E. Jones), 1; 68, "Despair" (T.D. Leedham), 2; 170, "Cutting Beans" (G.F. Green), highly commended; 14, "Portrait of a Painter" (G.E. Jones), commended.

CLASS 4, ANIMAL LIFE: 172, "Sheep in Paddock" (G.F. Green), 1; 172a, "Coming Through the Bush" (G.F. Green), 2.

CLASS 5, HAND CAMERA WORK: 45, Seascapes (W.H. Tustin) 1; 166, Seascapes (N. Stedman), 2; 6, "Snapshots on the Clyde" (Dr J.M. Christie), commended.

CLASS 6 (SCHOOLS), ANY SUBJECT: 162, "A Tobacco Jar" (E.F. McKenzie), 1; 164, "A Summer Day" (A.L. Christie), 2; 163, "Fruit" (E.F. McKenzie), commended.

CLASS 7, CHILD LIFE: 69, "The Boatbuilder" (T.D. Leedham), 1; 174, "The Little Machinist" (G.F. Green), 2; 9, "The Water Nymph" (G.E. Jones), commended.

CHAMPION PICTURE OF THE EXHIBITION: 65, "The Drover" (T.D. Leedham).



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The exceptionally fine series of lantern slides shown at the Nelson Camera Club Rooms on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, by special request will be repeated on Friday night. Good photographs never appear to better advantage than when projected on a screen, and this method reveals to perfection the exquisite lighting and other detail of the pictures — probably the finest ever shown in the colony.

They belong to the Royal Photographic Society of England, and have been sent round to the various societies affiliated to it of which the Nelson Camera Club is one. After the final exhibit in Nelson they will be returned to London. The small charge of sixpence for admission is to cover expenses on the slides, and the public, by attending tomorrow night, will not only encourage a deserving society, but enjoy an instructive and artistic exhibition.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Nelson Camera Club will be held to-morrow evening at 7.30pm.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
THE Monthly Meeting of the Nelson Camera Club will be held on MONDAY 23rd November, at 8pm. All members and intending members and Amateurs are kindly invited to attend this meeting.

NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Camera Club rooms will be let in future for 2s 6d per evening. Applications for rents to be forwarded to Mr E. Savage or the Secretary.

M.A. JENNY
HON. SECRETARY



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The Nelson Camera Club has had its annual meeting, and has decided to be a very live institution in the future. The following officers were elected: President, C.Y. Fell; Secretary, M.A. Jenny Treasurer, C. Williams; and a committee, composed of five photographic enthusiasts.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Nelson Camera Club will be on Monday evening, and we have been asked to appeal to members to rally round the Committee in the endeavor to keep alive a very useful society. For some time past interest by members in the club and its affairs has waned, but an earnest effort is being made by the management to revive and popularize it by means of competitions, lantern evenings, demonstrations of photographic processes.

Mr H.V. Gully has been appointed judge, and Mr Jenny secretary, and with a committee determined to bring the club to its old standard success should be within sight if members will only give their co-operation.

The monthly meeting of the Nelson Camera Club will be held on Monday evening next.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Nelson Camera Club will be held on Monday evening next at 7.30pm.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
MONTHLY Meeting, MONDAY 8th February, 7.30pm.

Competition and Practical Demonstration in Trimming and Mounting Prints.



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NELSON CAMERA CLUB
MONTHLY MEETING of the Nelson Camera Club on MONDAY, March 8th, at 7.30pm. Competition: SEASCAPE.



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OBITUARY
MR CHARLES YATES FELL

The community received a painful shock yesterday when it became known that Mr C.Y. Fell, one of Nelson's foremost citizens and a leading barrister and solicitor, had passed away, suddenly. The deceased spent Saturday morning in town, and worked about his grounds in the afternoon. He had previously exhibited symptoms of angina pectoris, and the sudden attack which proved fatal yesterday morning was not altogether unexpected. Mr Fell rose as usual, but shortly after complained of being in pain. Mrs Fell gave him the remedies which had been prescribed, but unfortunately without effect, and Mr Fell passed away in a few minutes. Mr Richmond Fell, his son, who lives close by, was sent for, but before his arrival death had ensued.

Mr Fell was born at Nelson in 1844. He received his early education from Archdeacon Paul, who resided at "The Glen", on the road to the Reservoir. He afterwards went to England and attended King's College, London. Thence he went to St. Johns College, Oxford, and took his B.A. degree. Having previously entered at Lincoln's Inn, and afterwards moved to the Inner Temple, he was admitted as a barrister in England in July of that year, and joined the Home Circuit. After a short experience of English practice he returned to Nelson in 1869 with his wife, he having married in England Miss Bainbridge. He started the practice of his profession here, and was shortly afterwards joined by his late partner, Mr A.S. Atkinson, and the well-known firm of Fell and Atkinson was established. The deceased was Crown Prosecutor at Nelson for a great many years, and appeared in many notable criminal trials. At the time of his death he was President of the Law Society.

Mr Fell was one of Nelson's most prominent citizens. His father, Mr Alfred Fell and grandfather, Mr Henry Seymour, founded the merchants business now carried on by Messrs J.H. Cock and Co. He was Mayor of Nelson from 1882 to 1887. Mr Fell took a great interest in the Nelson College, and for 40 years was one of the Governors, and latterly was Chairman of the Board. As President of the Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Inland Communication Committee, Trustee of the School of Music, Trustee of the Suter Art Gallery, and a member of the Charitable Aid Board, he did most useful work. He was one of the founders of the Nelson Club, of which he was a Trustee. In the eighties, when there was a strong agitation in Nelson for railway connection, with the West Coast, Mr Fell went to England to help to float the Midland Railway Company.

Mr Fell was well-known in Anglican Church circles, and was Registrar of the Nelson Diocese for thirty years. He rendered good service as a lay reader, and was organist at All Saints Church, for a short time.

The deceased was prominently connected with the Nelson Harmonic Society, and took part in the concerts, he being possessed of considerable musical talent. He had at times been conductor of the Society.

As President of the Nelson Camera Club took an active part in its work, and was one of its most prominent exhibitors.

He was an artist of no mean order, and in recent years had taken up water color painting with much success.

Mr Fell was an athlete of much prowess in his younger days. For 4 years he stroked his College boat at Oxford, and rowed in the Trial Eights. He also obtained distinction at his university as a 220 and 440 yards runner and hurdler. At the Caledonan Sports held in Richardson's paddock in the Maitai he was a successful competitor. Mr Fell was one of the founders of the Nelson Rowing Club and Nelson Athletic and Cycling Club, of which he was at one time President. He took much interest in the Volunteer movement, and joined the Nelson Naval Brigade as lieutenant in the 1880's, and was afterwards promoted to captain. Being an enthusiastic yachtsman he was a prominent figure at the Nelson regattas, in which he successfully sailed his own yachts. The legal holidays were often spent in cruises in his yachts the Isisi and Maritana, which he skilfully navigated. In his young days he was a notable horseman. At the age of 15 he, in company with his tutor, Archdeacon Paul, rode from Nelson to Christchurch by way of Tarndale and in 1876 he rode from Blenheim to Nelson, by way of the Maungatapu, between 3.30am and 2.40pm of the same day. In those days he was a very successful exhibitor with his horses at the agricultural shows.

There was scarcely a public meeting held with the object of furthering the interests of Nelson at which Mr. Fell did not take a prominent part, and his clear and incisive speeches always carried much weight. At the patriotic gatherings held after the outbreak of the present war he was generally one of the principal speakers, and after his return from the Old Country, which he visited subsequent to the declaration of war, he gave some lectures on the great struggle.

Mr Fell was twice married, and is survived by his widow, the eldest daughter of the late Mr A.S. Atkinson. He leaves eight children, Mrs E.C. Daubeny and Mrs H.L. Randolph, both of London; Mrs R.B. Humphries, Nelson; Mrs Lindo Levien, Wellington; Miss Phyllis Fell, London; Mrs Arthur Brockett, Christchurch; Dr A.N. Fell, Colchester, England (at present with the Expeditionary Forces at Salonika); and Mr C. Richmond Fell, Nelson, who was in partnership with his father, and is carrying on the practice.



11th JUNE 1925  Page 7 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME LVI

VALUABLE NELSON ASSET
SUTER MEMORIAL ART GALLERY
The late Bishop Suter died in 1895 and all sections of the community desired to join in perpetuating the memory of one who had been such a good citizen. Meetings were held and an Art Gallery was decided on to house the collection of pictures which he had begun for the city. This was also the wish of the late Mrs Suter, and she did much to make the idea more feasible and gave a section of land in Hardy Street as a site. A board of trustees was formed, with Bishop Mules as chairman. Soon practical work was begun. The land in Hardy Street, which was not considered suitable, was disposed of and the site of the "Matthew Campbell" School secured for the Art Gallery. A debt of gratitude is due to the Trustees of the Nelson School Society for their action in handing over their property and to Mr John Graham and the late Mr Maginnity for the work they undertook in this connection. A portrait of the late Mr Matthew Campbell hangs over the door leading into the back buildings in which the school was held.

A willing band of collectors soon had sufficient money in hand for the building to be begun and by May 1899 the Gallery was ready for opening, which took the form of a combined exhibition of work by the Nelson Camera Club and the Bishopdale Sketching Club, under the able direction of Mr Arthur Patterson.

A long list of Nelson’s eminent men have served their turn on the trust board, including the late Colonel Branfill, Colonel Pitt, Mr. J. Sclanders, Mr C.Y. Fell, Mr J.H. Cock, Mr. John Graham, Mr Arthur Patterson and Mr J.H. Nicholson.

The late Mr Maginnity was secretary till 1900, when Miss Nina Jones became Hon.Secretary, and at present the secretarial work is being undertaken by Mr F.G. Gibbs. The present board of Trustees are Bishop Mules, chairman, Messrs F.G. Gibbs, C.R. Fell, H. Cock, F.V. Knapp, Dr. Bett, Professor Easterfield and Miss N. Jones.

After the opening exhibition the permanent collection of pictures gradually took shape. Some visitors may wish to see what might be considered the less artistic pictures removed to make way for others of a more modern style, but each and every one of the present exhibits has its own interest. When funds allow it is hoped to place skylights in the middle room and re arrange the exhibits in a more suitable manner.

First in importance are the pictures collected by the late Bishop Suter, the most prominent to catch the eye being Yeam's "Dawn of the Reformation”. This he procured during one of his visits to England, and it hung for many years in the Chapel at Bishopdale. Then there are the two big pictures of Kaikoura, painted for him by the late John Gully. There are also some little gems which have to be scattered about the Gallery, including a man’s head by Heller, London, and other monochromes.

Nelson was so long the home of the late John Gully that it is only fitting its gallery should contain some of the best paintings by this fine interpreter of New Zealand scenery. It is hoped some time his work may he arranged together. Then there is the group of water colors by the late J.C. Richmond, the friend and oft time sketching companion of Mr Gully. These are lent by his daughter, an example of whose work also hangs in the Gallery. The portrait and paintings of the late Colonel Branfill, most of which are lent by his daughter, embrace portraits and views in India and other countries as well as New Zealand scenery.

A small picture of interest, presented by Mrs G.B. Brown is "The Buller River near Westport”, by the late Sir William Fox, who laid the foundation stone of the old school building on February 21st, 1844. Several pictures were purchased with the Snodgrass bequest, Amongst other donors of pictures may be mentioned the late C.Y. Fell and Mrs Fell, the late J.H. Cock and Mrs Cock, the late Mrs Oldham and Miss Oldham, Mrs Munroe, Mrs Snodgrass, Mr Muntz, Mr Pratt, Mr Nicholson, Miss Harris, Mr Christmas and Archbishop Redwood.

The latest additions to the pictures are those procured in England by Mr Hal Cock with the interest on the Besley picture bequest.

An interesting event in the history of the Gallery was the visit in 1910 of the late Lord Plunket, then Governor of New Zealand for the purpose of unveiling the memorial portrait of Huia Matenga.

The Trustees have from time to time received valued bequests towards the purchase of pictures, but the upkeep of the building is often a cause of considerable anxiety to those responsible.

WILLIAM LEE PLUNKET
5th Baron Plunket

Born 19th December 1864 - Dublin, Ireland
Died 24th January 1920 (aged 55) London, United Kingdom

14th GOVERNOR OF NEW ZEALAND
20 June 1904 – 8 June 1910

12th December 1938
Page 6 - Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII

OBITUARY
MR ALEXANDER JOHN GLASGOW
The death has occurred of Mr Alexander John Glasgow, of Bronti street. The late Mr Glasgow was the eldest son of the late Mr William James Glasgow, and was born at Old Court, County Cork. Ireland, coming to New Zealand with his parents in 1878. For a time he farmed near Wanganui, and later at Wakapuaka, Nelson, but for many years he has lived in retirement in Nelson in Nile street East, and later in Bronti street. In his earlier years, the late Mr Glasgow was a very active member of the Nelson Camera Club and the Nelson Poultry Association. Always an enthusiastic yachtsman, he took a prominent part in the sailing (racing) and later in motor-boating, and was ever ready to give help and encouragement to young members.

The late Mr Glasgow leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs H.C. Cook. His was the first death in a family of nine the remaining brothers and sisters being: General William Glasgow. C.M.G. (England); Mr Theodore Glasgow (New South Wales), Mr Francis Glasgow (Rangiora), Mr Harold Glasgow (Christchurch), General Alfred Glasgow, C.B. (England). Mr John Glasgow (Nelson), and Mrs Lane (England) and Mrs J. Broad (Marton).



11th January 1945
Page 4 - Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 80

INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBITION IN CHICAGO
NELSON AMATEUR’S WORK ACCEPTED
Among the 350 photographic studies displayed at the 35th International Photographic Salon of Chicago were two submitted by Mr R.T. Blick, of Nelson, a member of the staff of the Cawthron Institute. Not only did Mr Blick have the honor of having his two prints accepted from among the 1,200 entries sent from many different countries, but one of his studies, "Ballet”, was selected for printing, with 17 others in the official catalog of the salon.

"Ballet”, a study of beauty and originality, was a photograph of the inside of a cactus flower, the stamens giving an impression of a chorus of ballerinas the pistil in the center being the solo dancer. His other work was entitled “Sails in the Mist" and depicted a misty morning at Port Nelson, showing a white yacht and its reflection in the still water.

Three other New Zealanders had examples of their photographic works accepted for exhibition at the salon. They were F. Bowron and A.L. Casbolt, of Christchurch, and H.J. Schmidt, of Auckland.

Mr Blick is a very keen amateur photographer and is the secretary of the recently formed Nelson Photographic Society.

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