NEW ZEALAND PHOTOGRAPHY

1st JUNE 1894
Page 7 - PHOTOGRAPHIC REVIEW OF REVIEWS

NEW ZEALAND ITEMS
The few paragraphs given herewith furnish nice light reading for photographers in general. They are taken from the “By the Way” column of the New Zealand Photographer:

We have solicited from some professional photographers in New Zealand their opinions on the present tension in the trade, and from their replies we extract the following: “I was for six years all-round man for an eminent photographer in the South, and I used to draw four pounds a week, beginning work at nine and knocking off at five; now, since I have been working for myself, I begin at daylight and don’t get finished when it’s dark, having to mount and enamel in the evening. My wife and my son and daughter give their time with me to the business, and together we do not make more than half what I used to earn in the good old times. I never thought it would come down to this”.

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"Thank you for your kind enquiries; all I can say is that I am going down hill as fast as I can. Another fellow has commenced the cutting down here, and his prices are simply ruinous to the trade. He was a house painter last year, and now he is a full-blown photographer. His pictures are wretched, but then the public are not good judges, and they go in for cheapness. If you hear of an opening in anything else please let me know".

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“Last year, when trade was getting dull, I discharged two of my hands; one of them got a berth as printer with another photographer, and the other lad went up country and hired himself to a farmer for half-a-crown a week and his keep. Now, the poor fellow that kept in the trade is turned adrift, out of health with close work, and out of pocket looking everywhere for a job (a perfect wreck); the other boy is sound and strong, in splendid health, never was better, gets ten bob a week besides his board and lodging, rides his own horse, and is getting on famously, and will soon get on even better still”.

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“Since the opposition commenced to cut down prices, I have seen all my trade leave me, and now I spend my days in dreary solitude, waiting for customers that never come. Then I have to seek for company in the billiard-room and cannot conscientiously say that I make money at it. The opposition man brags that he makes one hundred per cent, clear profit out of cabinets at 7s 6d per dozen and 15 xl2 opals at 7s 6d each. He says so, and I call him”. We suppress the names, addresses, and expletives.



10th SEPTEMBER 1894
Page 2 - NELSON EVENING MAIL, VOLUME XXV, ISSUE 212

CAMERA CLUB
The Bishops Schoolroom was well filled on Saturday evening, when the Camera Club gave its last exhibition of photographs, etc. A number of pictures were shown by limelight and were much appreciated by those present. The Camera Club was fortunate in securing the services of Mr. F.W. Holland and his limelight apparatus. His lantern, one of Hughes best bi-unals, was imported at great expense by Messrs Lock and Sigley a year or two ago, and in the hands of Mr. Holland was manipulated to great advantage. In addition to a large number of exceedingly beautiful transparencies by various members of the Club, there were shown a small set of the wonderful Forth Bridge belonging to Mr. Kingsley, These were very fine and good examples of the work of one of the best lantern slide makers in Great Britain. Mr. Holland also showed a few views of the Yosemite Valley, which were much admired.



18th OCTOBER 1894
Page 2 - COLONIST, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 8073

CAMERA CLUB CONVERSAZIONNE
The Camera Club will hold a conversazione in their rooms Hardy street, to-morrow evening.



1st NOVEMBER 1894
Page 9 - PHOTOGRAPHIC REVIEW OF REVIEWS

THE TELE-PHOTO LENS
My New Zealand correspondent had a paragraph in his last letter re the claim of Mr. McKay, of New Zealand, to be the original inventor of the tele-photo lens. In a late number of the B.J.P. I find a most indignant letter from T.R. Dallmeyer, addressed to the editor of Sharland’s New Zealand Photographer, in which, it appears, the same statement has been circulated. Mr. Dallmeyer points out, with much clearness, that Mr. M‘Kay’s invention was a very different affair from his, and winds up by saying: “In conclusion, I shall feel obliged to you if you will forward me a copy of your paper containing this letter, giving it due prominence, and also forward one to your correspondent, Mr. Martin, whose letter of 1890 was dated from Wanganui, New Zealand, when I hope in due course to receive an apology and an explanation from him through your columns for this monstrous accusation”.



1st NOVEMBER 1894
Page 13 - PHOTOGRAPHIC REVIEW OF REVIEWS

NEW ZEALAND
On the wreck of the Wairarapa, Sharland’s New Zealand Photographer says: Never in the brief history of our colony has such a terrible calamity overwhelmed the country with such sincere feelings of deep and sorrowful sympathy. As soon as it was known in Auckland that a steamer was to leave for the scene of the wreck, some of the younger and more adventurous of our local photographers prepared for action. As the steamer was despatched for the purpose of recovering the bodies lost in that awful disaster, the expedition was probably one of the saddest and most distressing in the history of photography. And the fearsome sights, which revealed such terrible tales of intense agony in the death struggles of brave men and helpless women, were enough to appall the stoutest heart.

The wreck lay with her head tightly wedged between some low shelving rocks at the base of an immense precipice; and a long shot from the deck of the visiting steamer was almost useless. The only way to secure a negative was to land upon the little ledges of rock, which on either side of the ill-fated ship afforded such perilous and precarious foothold. Fortunately the sea was calm, and although landing was attended with no little difficulty and some danger, and the hazardous photographers were many times drenched by the ocean swell, some very good negatives were secured by Messrs. H.G. Holland, C. Mackie, and H. Smith. These photographs, while they reveal to some slight extent the terrible nature of the catastrophe, make us wonder how, in the presence of that fearful sea, any living soul could have escaped to tell the tale of the awful crash.

Mr. J.R. Hanna has taken some excellent portrait groups of the survivors, and Mr. T. Ryan has taken a series of negatives on the spot for Mr. Josiah Martin. The newspapers were ravenously eager for photographs and sketches. Martin’s views of the steamer, and of the scene of the disaster, were in great demand; and in an incredibly short time numerous excellent type blocks were prepared, and illustrated descriptions of the event supplied to the public, with the fullest particulars of this our greatest national and domestic calamity.



1st DECEMBER 1894
Page 9 - PHOTOGRAPHIC REVIEW OF REVIEWS

NEW ZEALAND
All the New Zealand photographers I know of are getting ready for the holidays, and rumors of big things going to be done are rife in the various camps. But there is no news of any importance. Sharland’s New Zealand Photographer publishes Dallmeyer’s letter about the tele-photo lens, to which you alluded in your last number, and makes some sensible comments thereon. The great lens maker can possess his soul in peace, evidently, as far as the "New Zealand Photographer" is concerned; the editor just bubbles over with the “peace and goodwill” that properly belongs to this time of year, and ladles out “jam” without stint. As between McKay, of New Zealand, and Dallmeyer, of London, what does it matter which was the first to get a good idea and reduce it to practice? Neither does it seem to be a point of great importance as to what particular combination of lenses either gentleman chose for the purpose. The main point is that the tele-photo lens is here; and, as Dallmeyer was able to hop out and get a patent for his as soon as the idea struck him, he can well afford to let the southern inventor have a little honorable mention as the only recompense he is ever likely to get for his trouble. However, I do not think we are likely to hear much more about it, for the soft answer given by the editor to the angry optician must needs turn away wrath. A Happy and Peaceful New Year to you, and continued success to the "Photographic Review of Reviews".

The “Palace Atelier”, a new photographic studio, has been opened in Christchurch by Mr. W.E. Sorrell, whose business reputation is already established there. It is a well-arranged and tastefully appointed place, and includes a pleasantly-furnished waiting-room for ladies, who may be intent on other errands than photographic ones.



18th FEBRUARY 1895
Page 2 - WEST COAST TIMES, ISSUE 10040

We intimated in Saturday's issue that Mr. Walter Burke, the secretary of the Christchurch Camera Club, was on a visit to our district and was photographing our lakes, etc., for reproduction in the New Zealand Graphic. Before leaving his home Mr. Burke kindly offered the Westland Camera Club to bring over 160 slides showing views of Auckland, New Plymouth, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Lyttelton, Westland and Canterbury inter-insular road, and also slides of "Sundowners", and to exhibit these in public or to the Club.

It was arranged that advantage be taken of the offer. On Saturday evening the Club and a few friends met in All Saints school-room and enjoyed a most entertaining evening. The slides were quite a revelation of what may be done with snap shot camera work. Mr. Burke, who is an enthusiast in the work of his art, takes us in his lecture to the different centers and has happily picked out the parts of interest.

The lecture was given in Christchurch during the late exhibition, and was considered so good that Mr. Burke was asked to repeat it, and did so to bumper houses, for even taking the lecture from an educational point of view it is well worth seeing. "Regatta day at Lyttelton" and the various races are well depicted, even a collision of 5 yachts evoked great admiration. Among the various craft was the "Mermaid", one of our Hokitika canoes, in full sail. Landing at Gisborne into the tender puts one in mind of the old days when the Waipara tendered the Melbourne steamers. The Maori portraits are exceptionally good, and must have required great patience, as well as skill, on the part of the operator. Our old friend of coaching days, Arthur Day is there as also is Mr. Cassidy, both portraits being life-like.

"Sunrise at Cheviot" shows how nearly perfect lantern slide making has become. In fact, to summarize Mr. Burke's lecture, we may say that it is a perfect treat. At the conclusion of the lecture Mr. Morton proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Burke and Mr. Park. The former in reply advised all on the West Coast to support the Camera Club in its efforts to advertise the beautiful scenery of the West Coast. We are glad to learn that the public will have a chance of seeing the views this evening at the Town Hall. The admission will be one shilling for adults, children sixpence, the funds to be in aid of the Camera Club.



8th JULY 1895
Page 5 - PRESS, VOLUME LII, ISSUE 9150

[Press Association Telegrams] WELLINGTON, July 6
At the local Camera Club's Exhibition pictures are shown from Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson, Wanganui, and the West Coast of the South Island. There is a large increase on last year, and also a general improvement.



29th JULY 1895
Page 3 - HAWKE'S BAY HERALD, VOLUME XXX, ISSUE 10059

NAPIER CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION
Infinite pains have been taken by the executive of the Napier Camera Club to make their inaugural show (which will be opened this afternoon at 3pm) an unqualified success, and our representative, after inspection, hereby declares that on the criterion of merit alone the Athenaeum must be crowded by an enthusiastic public every day the show is open. Every camera club in the colony has forwarded its quota of handiwork, and a fine display is the result. To make the affair popular arrangements have been made for the provision of refreshments on all three days on which the exhibition will be open, and on the evening of each a fresh batch of limelight photographic views will be shown, besides which Mr. Clarke's band will be in attendance.

Looking round the gallery we noticed particularly amongst Auckland exhibits two pictures by Mr. Walrond, "Up for Repairs", and "A Track Through the Bush". There are also some very excellent silver prints by Mr. Trenwith, snap shots, which won the first prize at the Sydney Railway Institutes competition recently. Mr. T.F. Hill's silver print "Good-bye", is a most effective and striking picture, and his quarter-plate yachting scenes are also excellent. Mr. G.R. Boulton has also on view a number of nice enlargements of silver prints, "By the Wayside" being especially striking.

Christchurch is very largely represented, chiefly by direct silver prints. Mr. Walter Burke has no less than nine pictures depicting the "Sundowner" element, all of them being speaking portraits. "To Cut, or not to Cut", is considered the best by connoisseurs. Mr. G. Beardsley has sent on a large number of full-plate pictures, all of which are of artistic and technical excellence, especially the pastoral and woodland studies. Mr. F.S. Malcolm has some attractive pictures, his bromide enlargements being especially attractive. Mr. Jacobsen's photos are principally of woodland scenery, his Otarama pictures and one representing the Christchurch museum having exceptional merit. A number of bromide half-plates have come to hand from Mr. Cunningham, "By Purling Waters" making a very pretty view. Mr. F.W. Sinclair's exhibits bear on animal life. Mr. W.C. Large excels in landscape, and Mr. H. Larkin brings out with attractive effect "A Child Study", "The Christchurch Hospital", "Museum Gates", by Mr. J. Gottfried, is of exceptional merit; and Mr. J.D. I'Anson's study, "the Old Mill", is also of exceptional merit.

Some fine pictures have been forwarded from Wellington, especially bromide enlargements. Mr. T.M. Hardy excels in water pictures. Mr. Marchant and Mr. A.D. Stewart have also sent two aquatic pictures of much merit. Mr. G. Crichton has forwarded striking camp scene, and two pictures of the Manawatu Gorge, Mr. H.E. Taylor's contribution is a nikko enlargement "Getting Under Weight", Mr. F. Harcourt's bromide enlargement "Cloud Effects" is essentially artistic, Mr. A.B. Keyworth has on view a number of half-plate views, "In and Around Wellington", and Mr. E.H. Freeman revels in displays of portraiture of high order. Mr. F. Fenton'a enlargement, "Caught in the act" is especially striking. Mr. Barraud's nautical pictures are excellent, while Mr. Hardie Shaw's instantaneous pictures depicting athletic sports and polo playing are marvels of lightning photography, Mr. Easton Taylor's cattle studies are very fine; and Mr. J.W. Davis has contributed some excellent landscape effects. Mr. G.F. Smith has sent a number of Interior views of great merit. Mr. A. de B Brandon has three prints illustrating convalescences. A very tasteful picture is provided in Mr. H.G. Snodgrass "Cosmea" a flower study. Mr. T.W. Pilcher has on view four prints of flowers, and Mr. F.W. M'Lean, a representation of "A Cuban Colon's House", also other Cuban scenes. Mr. E.W. Daniel has been amongst shipping; and Mr. W.C. Stephens has a pretty picture of the "Tokomaru stream", Mr. Vaughan has been successful in reproducing some pretty harbor scenery.

Representing Wanganui, Mr. Elliott has forwarded a number of views of the town and neighborhood. Mr. T.H. Battle has sent a grand picture of the Rakawa falls, and Mr. F.F.C. Huddlestone has contributed a large number of small views. Some attractive quarter-plate snapshots also came to hand from Mr. D. Meldrum.

In the Hokitika class Mr. James Park is a very large exhibitor with a number of silver prints, including landscapes of every description, mountain, lake, river, glacier, and gorge all being depicted in manner most attractive. Mrs Clery also shows a number of local scenic views, creeks, camps, and falls receiving full justice at the hands of the fair artiste, Mrs Roberts has contributed a flower study of great excellence, and has also hit upon a number of local views with splendid effect. Mrs Kendell, too, has been using her camera to great advantage amongst her native lakes and fells. A similar remark applies to Mr. W.H. Brown, who has been successful in reproducing some very choice pictures as the result of a trip through the Hokitika and Otira gorges.

Greymouth is well represented by Messrs P.J. Easson, J.W. Richmond, and R.F. Bell, who have presented a magnificent lot of photos on divers local subjects.

The Nelson Club, represented by Messrs F.W. Thorp, A.J. Glasgow, A.A. Patterson, and John Glasgow, contribute a large number of diverse and interesting pictures, principally of local scenery, Mr. Glasgow's white swans being especially admirable.

Napier is fairly well represented as to number, and the quality all round is good. Mr. G.G. Bridges has some attractive bromide enlargements, "On the Waihou River", "The Alum Cliffs", "Waiotapu Valley, Rotorua", "The Interior of the Napier Cathedral" Seesaw", and "Napier from the Bluff Hill" all being very meritorious, Mr. C. Canning has on exhibition four views of New Zealand bush scenery, and Mr. A.D. Newton is showing four similar local views. The Rev. G.D. Cox and Mr. H. Owen are exhibiting Napier pictures. Mr. W.T. Williams has put in a number of platino-type reproductions of Swiss and English scenery. Mr. Humphries is showing a magnificent photograph of Mount Egmont, and a number of smaller bush scenes. Mr. G.F. Green, a recent arrival from England who has taken up his residence in Napier, has on view a splendid lot of hand camera pictures, which are a feature of the exhibition.

There are also on exhibition a number of paintings and crayon drawings (figure and scroll) by Miss Locking, some flower and animal paintings, by Miss Page; painted portraits, and a picture depicting sunrise in Milford Sound, and Wellesley road, Napier, by moonlight, by Miss Nicholl; two landscape paintings by Mr. F.L, Hutchinson, three panels showing chrysanthemums, poppies, and autumn lilies, by Mrs J. M'Lean; painted copies of well-known pictures, by Miss Tiffen.



2nd AUGUST 1895
Page 35 - NEW ZEALAND MAIL, ISSUE 1222

NAPIER CAMERA CLUB
The Napier Camera Club exhibition, opened on Monday, includes some capital pictures sent from Wellington.

Messrs T.M. Hardy, Marchant, A.D. Stewart, G. Crichton, H.E. Taylor, F. Harcourt, Keyworth, E.H. Freeman, F. Fenton, Barraud, Hardie Shaw, E. Taylor, J.W. Davis, G.F. Smith, A. de B. Brandon, H.G. Snodgrass, T.W. Pilcher, F.W. McLean, Vaughan, E.W. Daniel and W.C. Stephens are amongst the exhibitors, and received honorable mention from the local papers.



9th AUGUST 1895
Page 3 - TARANAKI HERALD, VOLUME D, ISSUE 10381

CAMERA CLUB
A MEETING of persons desirous of forming a CAMERA CLUB will be held in the rooms of Mr. R.G. Bauchope, Brougham street, on Tuesday Next, at 7.30pm.

W.E. SPENCER.



13th AUGUST 1895
Page 2 - TARANAKI HERALD, VOLUME XLIV, ISSUE 10384

CAMERA CLUB
We wish to remind amateur photographers of the meeting to be held this evening for the purpose of forming a Camera Club. We understand that a strong club will be formed as there are a considerable number in New Plymouth who follow this interesting hobby. This is an excellent opportunity for taking up photography as the members intend to give every assistance to beginners.



2nd JUNE 1896
Page 3 - TARANAKI HERALD, VOLUME XLV, ISSUE 10629
3rd JUNE 1896
Page 3 - TARANAKI HERALD, VOLUME XLV, ISSUE 10650
4th JUNE 1896
Page 3 - TARANAKI HERALD, VOLUME XLV, ISSUE 10631

CAMERA CLUB
ALL Amateur Photographers interested in the formation of a CAMERA CLUB are invited to attend a meeting to be held at Mr Hall's, Chemist, on Friday Next, June 5th, at 7.30pm.

J. McN. CHRISTIE, W. BEWLEY, H.F. KNIGHT
CONVENERS.



5th NOVEMBER 1896
Page 12 - NEW ZEALAND MAIL, ISSUE 1288

THE CAMERA COLUMN
[by Snapshot]
I have to thank the committee of the Wellington Camera Club for a copy of their syllabus for 1896-97. I notice that the competition rules have been considerably altered, and there are fewer subjects for competition as compared with last year. I wish them a successful year.

The Southland Camera Club syllabus is also to hand. There should be some very interesting competitions among this club’s members, as they have a splendid variety of subjects to choose from.

I hear that it is the intention of the Wellington Camera Club to hold an exhibition this year. It will not be held in June as formerly, but in January, as it is thought desirable to get the benefit of the large number of visitors that will be in Wellington at that time for the Industrial Exhibition.



14th JANUARY 1897
Page 10 - NEW ZEALAND MAIL, ISSUE 1298
18th JANUARY 1897
Page 5 - NEW ZEALAND TIMES, VOLUME LVX, ISSUE 3030

CAMERA COLUMN
[by Snapshot]
The officers of the newly-formed Camera Club at Denniston are: President, Mr. A.G. Wright; treasurer, Mr. J.G Davidson; secretary, Mr. A. Hamilton.

The club meets every Thursday evening and holds a special meeting on the first Thursday in each month.



25th MAY 1898
Page 5 - EVENING POST, VOLUME LV, ISSUE 122

NAPIER CAMERA CLUB
The Napier Camera Club is experimenting with acetylene gas for the purpose of ascertaining whether it can be used for photographic purposes.



23rd JUNE 1898
Page 26 - OTAGO WITNESS, ISSUE 2312

NAPIER CAMERA CLUB
The annual exhibition of photos of the Southland Camera Club was opened to-day by his Worship the Mayor. The exhibition is composed of 146 pictures from the Dunedin Photographic Society, 98 from the Wellington College Camera Club, 43 from the Wellington Camera Club, 20 from the Hawke's Bay Camera Club, 23 from the North Otago Photographic Society, 11 from the Nelson Camera Club, and 32 from the local Camera Club. The attendance was not very large owing to the inclemency of the weather and counter attractions.



28th JULY 1898
Page 17 - NEW ZEALAND MAIL
3rd AUGUST 1898
Page 6 - NEW ZEALAND TIMES, VOLUME LXVIII, ISSUE 3502

THE CAMERA COLUMN
NORTH OTAGO PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The following were the different entries in the competitions held in connection with the first exhibition held under the auspices of the North Otago Photographic Society: Portraits, 17; landscapes, 25; marine subjects, 24; objects in motion, 3; architecture, 4; animals, 6; enlargements, 24.

I learn from the “Oamaru Mail”, that Mr. J.S. Holmes, the president of the society, acted as judge and made the following awards:

PORTRAITURE:
"The Little Machinist” (G.F. Green, Napier), 1. A beautiful picture, pose of figure very natural, light good and definition splendid.

“A Portrait Study” (G.F. Green, Napier), 2. An excellent portrait, posture not as natural as first, and definition above the eyes not so good.

“The Village Schoolmaster” (Buckley Joyce, Wellington), 3. A fine portrait, but light and shade too strongly contrasted.

Taken together, this is a good class, but the first three stand out.

LANDSCAPES:
"Tranquility” (Buckley Joyce, Wellington), 1. A very pretty subject, the reflection in the water being excellent; sky not so good as second prize picture.

“The Bridge” (H. Bicknell, Oamaru), 2 A most artistic picture, the subject being well in the foreground, and clearly defined; sky very good indeed.

“Eventide” (Buckley Joyce, Wellington), 3. The sky is very good again here, but the foreground is rather poor, being underexposed.

This was the best class in the competition, and several frames are worthy of mention.

MARINE SUBJECTS:
“Driven by the Wind and Tossed” (G.F. Green, Napier), 1. The spray of the waves dashing on the rocks is excellent, but the sky is muddy an the picture unevenly mounted.

“St.Clair” (D.L Patterson, Oamaru), 2. A nice picture; the sky good, but the light on the sea is somewhat theatrical in effect.

“Stormy Weather” (D.L. Patterson, Oamaru), 3. The breaking waves are very well caught.

Several good pictures in this class are rather spoilt by catching the sunlight gleaming on the sea. The effect may be pretty, but it is not artistic, and photo is essentially Art.

OBJECTS IN MOTION:
“Coming through the Bush” (G.F. Green, Napier), 1. A very beautiful piece of scenery, which with the sheep makes it one of the best pictures in the exhibition.

“Drovers at Work ” (Miss F.M. Gifford, Oamaru), 2. Also a pretty picture.

“Mustering Sheep” (G.F. Green, Napier), 3.

ARCHITECTURE:
“Timaru Church” (Miss F.M. Gifford, Oamaru), 1. A very nicely toned picture, but definition still excellent.

“General Post Office, Wellington” (W. Beswick, Napier), 2. The lines are rather hard, as they are apt to be in this class of work; no atmosphere; water good.

“Boys High School” (J. Swan, Oamaru), 3. Lines also hard here.

ANIMALS:
“Feeding the Pet Lambs” (G.F. Green, Napier), 1. Not such a pretty picture as the second, but better study of animals.

“Coming through the Bush" (G.F. Green, Napier), 2. The same as in previous class.

“Interest” (H. Bicknell, Oamaru), 3.

As a class the first two stand out.

ENLARGEMENTS:
“A sleepy land where under the same wheel, The same rut would deepen year by year”. (A.M. Macdonald, Invercargill), 1. This picture is much in advance of anything else in this class, and it is rare such a fine enlargement is seen; sky excellent; subject pleasingly near the foreground.

“On the Wyndham” (J.E. Vernon, Invercargill), 2.

“Driven by the Wind and Tossed” (G.F. Green, Napier), 3.

As a class rather disappointing, though some good pictures are shown, which are almost as worthy of mention as the second and third prizes.

LANTERN SLIDES (SET OF SIX):
G.F. Green, Napier, 1. A very superior collection. “The Little Machinist” portrait was the best of the set.

R.H. Cathcart, Oamaru, 2. Also an excellent set, mostly of pretty little spots in the Oamaru Gardens.

D.L. Patterson, Oamaru, 3. A rural scene was about the best of another good lot.

There were eight entries altogether.

NEWS AND NOTES
Speaking of the first-prize picture in the Landscape class, the "North Otago Times” says that it was really a beautiful piece of work, but was unfortunately marred by the disagreeable color! The picture in question was printed on green carbon, and judging by the fact that nothing was mentioned in either of the local papers about the carbon work sent by the members of the Wellington Camera Club, and which was greatly admired and praised by the press of both Otago and Southland (that of Mr. Thomas Pringle calling for special mention) one is forced to the conclusion that carbon is an unknown quantity in Oamaru. I was expecting the press critic to say that the color was due, in all probability to the picture being toned in sulphate of copper! I wonder if the Oamaru judge is an Orangeman.



21st JANUARY 1899
Page 23 - Volume 6 No.1 Australasian photo-review

NEW ZEALAND
The opening of the Auckland Industrial and Mining Exhibition has been acknowledged by all visitors to have been a signal success. The invitation of the managing committee for contributions of photographs to the Art Gallery met with very little encouragement, most of the local photographers electing to secure space and arrange their own exhibits in the most attractive manner.

The arrangements of the building, and the very limited amount of well lighted wall space available, has placed those exhibitors who chose this method of exhibition at considerable disadvantage, and some of those also who secured floor space have been allotted areas very defective in lighting and awkwardly placed for an effective display.

Among professional exhibitors Mr. W.H. Bartlett has been most fortunate in securing a corner allocation in the best position for an attractive display, favored at the same time by an excellent light. Mr. Bartlett has made the best possible use of these advantages and the excellence of his work and the artistic arrangement of the whole exhibit elicit the highest praise from an appreciative crowd of visitors. This exhibit occupies two sides of a parallelogram the other two sides of which are open to two main avenues of the Exhibition, the calico windows of the northern end of the building flooding the space with a soft effective light. The works submitted for public approval are confined exclusively to portraiture, and in a great variety of size, style, mounting and framing they present a much more pleasing effect than the monotonous exhibits of a former age. We can only find two or three examples of the old-time “Cabinet portrait”, and very few silver prints remain as survivors of the past. The attention of the visitor is first arrested by the very fine display of large pictures of several well known leaders of society and fashion. These Auckland beauties have been admirably posed before the camera, and the resulting pictures are quite triumphs of science and art. The familiar faces of several Auckland citizens look with unmoved placidity upon the passing crowd and divide their attention with the galaxy of beauty. A charming series of child pictures are sure to please all lovers of happy childhood by their freedom and grace of pose, pleasant and delightful expressions. The wonder is how so many highly successful photographs could be taken of one little sitter. And many other excellent specimens of portraiture framed and unframed, in platinum and in bromide, give interest and variety to the exhibit. The pictures are well displayed in some very handsome show cases and frames, which have apparently been selected to enhance the beauty of the exhibit, without introducing themselves into undue notice. The walls are softly tinted and tastefully draped, and a well chosen floor-cloth covers the ground. The area is enclosed by a brass hand-rail, supported by tastefully decorated pillars, and at the corners of the enclosure two elaborately ornamented columns impart strength and elegance to the structure. A rich crimson cord, looped between light and graceful supports, protects the exhibits and gives an appropriate finish to the artistic appearance of the court. Every detail has evidently been studied with the greatest care, and the harmonious effect secured by Mr. Bartlett makes this corner one of the most attractive in the Exhibition.

Mr. J.C. Morton, of the Newton Art Studios, has a boudoir or parlor tastefully decorated and furnished, on the east side of No. 1 Court, but unfortunately situated with a strong back light and very feeble illumination in front. Mr. Morton has always enjoyed a high reputation for his enlargements, which is well maintained by the fine and varied display here exhibited. There is a depth, vigor and freshness about his work which bears evidence of experience and skill. Among the excellent specimens of portraiture which grace the walls, bromides seem to be the favorites, although there is still a good show of silver prints. Several pleasing pictures of happy children, arranged in sets of three, will interest not only fond mothers, but all who love to see the little ones enjoying a merry game. As a contrast to these are some fine large heads representing the age of the "sere and yellow leaf”, "with furrowed brow and lines of care”, well depicted and full of character. Among the larger works is a very life-like representation of two sailors at “the wheel”, intently on the “look out.” A few plants are arranged around the room, and curtains are gracefully draped across the entrance; while a table and chairs give it a comfortable and furnished appearance, and tired visitors appreciate the invitation to rest awhile and inspect the photographs which cover the walls. In the center of the entrance a large and artistically tinted opal transparency is suspended, and with the light shining through it, the effect is very soft and harmonious.

The Sarony Studio has a “bay” on the western side of No. 1 Court, in about the worst possible position for such a display as we find here. But when the electric lamps are glowing, the “bay” is flooded with a soft and brilliant light and the excellent collection of portraits can then be studied to better advantage; but the space is too cramped to give the best perspective for viewing the very fine large heads which make the principal feature of the Sarony exhibit. Three sides of the “bay” are filled with a collection of portraits of the pioneers of the city, and among the old identities we recognize many of the grandfathers and grand mothers of the Auckland of to-day, and we look with pride and pleasure upon the time-worn faces of those who have borne the burdens and prepared the way for those of us who enjoy to-day the liberties they have secured for us. Such real patriotism as this collection witnesses deserves to be encouraged, for the artist has evidently been influenced with a genuine reverence for the dear old faces and the good old times, and thoroughly well has he performed the duty. The center of the “bay” is occupied by a handsome hexagonal show-case tastefully ornamented; here will be seen a striking likeness of His Excellency, who, by the way, has conferred upon the Sarony Studios the dignity of “Photographers by appointment to the Governor”. Here is also a very fine life-size head of the veteran Dr. Campbell, and also a series of pictures of the youth and beauty of the Northern City.

Mr. J.R. Hanna has secured a space under the archway of the central avenue, very nearly in the center of the building, but although in a position to be seen by every visitor, it suffers very much from a want of proper illumination. Mr. Hanna exhibits in two large wall cases a few choice specimens of that high class photography for which his name is so favorably known. Two large pictures, life size heads; of very beautiful subjects occupy a prominent position in the collection, and will arrest the attention of the passing crowd and as examples of artistic treatment they are very much admired. A pleasing variety of portraits of childhood, youth and age, attract our notice by their fidelity to life and their technical excellence. A series of three “Coming through the Rye” will appeal to the tender susceptibilities of youths and maidens, who will fully realize the “situation” and wonder perhaps that the actors in the little drama betray so little embarrassment before the camera. Mr. Hanna's children and groups are well known, and the few specimens here exhibited testify to their high quality for sharpness, vigor and brilliance.

SHARLAND’S NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL



1st JUNE 1899
Page 3 - HAWKE'S BAY HERALD, VOLUME XXXIV, ISSUE 11239
Page 2 - MARLBOROUGH EXPRESS, VOLUME XXXIV, ISSUE 125
Page 2 - WEST COAST TIMES, ISSUE 11306
Page 5 - NEW ZEALAND HERALD, VOLUME XXXVI, ISSUE 11078
Page 3 - HASTINGS STANDARD, VOLUME IV, ISSUE 30
2nd JUNE 1899
Page 5 - NEW ZEALAND TIMES, VOLUME LXIX, ISSUE 3756
Page 5 - EVENING POST, VOLUME LVII, ISSUE 129
Page 4 - GREY RIVER ARGUS, VOLUME LVII, ISSUE 10299

THE SUTER ART GALLERY
[Per Press Association.] NELSON, Thursday
The Suter Memorial Art Gallery, which has been erected in the Queens Gardens from the plans of Messrs Clere and Richmond, of Wellington, was formally opened yesterday by Bishop Mules. It has been mainly erected from a bequest by the late Bishop Suter, and the gallery contains a number of paintings given by Bishop Suter and some others, which include paintings by Gully, in addition to pictures given by the city. There are now on exhibition paintings by members of the Bishopdale Sketching Club, also, a great number of fine photographs by Nelson, Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin, and Hawke’s Bay Camera Clubs.



14th JUNE 1899
Page 2 - EVENING STAR, ISSUE 10958

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS
WELLINGTON, June 14
The Social Camera Club have received 700 pictures from the various colonies for the coming art exhibition.



21st AUGUST 1900
Page 3 - NEW ZEALAND TIMES, VOLUME LXXI, ISSUE 4132
23rd AUGUST 1900
Page 42 - NEW ZEALAND MAIL

PALMERSTON NORTH
It has been decided to form a Camera Club here. Mr. Scott has been elected temporary secretary, and a committee consisting of Messrs Whalley, Copeland, Wylde, Birkenshaw, Goodger, Jameson and Broad is to carry out the necessary preliminary arrangements.



26th OCTOBER 1900
Page 2 - WEST COAST TIMES, ISSUE 11735

HOKITIKA CAMERA CLUB
The adjourned meeting of the Hokitika Camera Club was held in the Education Board's rooms last evening, Dr Teichelmanu in the Chair. Dr Teichelmanu was elected President, Mr. Mair Secretary and Treasurer, and Messrs Park, Renton and Stark with Mesdames Roberts and Murray a Committee for the ensuing year. The annual subscription was fixed at 5s. About twenty members were enrolled. It was decided to subscribe to various photographic periodicals for the use of members. It was agreed to open the season at the first convenient date by an excursion. It was resolved to hold meetings on the first Thursday in each month. The usual compliment to the Chair terminated the proceedings.



14th OCTOBER 1901
Page 2 - COLONIST, VOLUME XLIV, ISSUE 10230

CAMERA CLUB
The Camera Club Exhibition: On Saturday, the last day of the exhibition of photographs at the Suter Art Gallery, the attendance was better than on the preceding days; but the patronage by the public has not been at all what might reasonably be expected. After paying expenses there will remain under £5 to hand to the Suter Art Society.



3rd NOVEMBER 1903
Page 3 - AUCKLAND STAR, VOLUME XXXIV, ISSUE 262

CAMERA CLUB
"From Auckland to Wellington Overland in Eighty Minutes" was the time occupied last evening at the Camera Club, when the President (Mr. Payton), by means of lantern slides, gave those present a treat. Of exceptional interest were the slides depicting the snow upon the active volcano Ngauruhoe, with its neighbor Tongariro. Then on away down the lovely Whanganui River district. A hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer brought a most enjoyable evening to a close. Four new members were proposed.



17th OCTOBER 1904
Page 3 - OHINEMURI GAZETTE, ISSUE 1187

PAEROA AMATEUR CAMERA CLUB


LANTERN  EVENING

WHARF STREET HALL,

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 8pm

A large and Varied Collection of slides will be exhibited (including local views).
Musical items will be given during the evening.

Admission: Adults, 1s. Children 6d.

J.J. HAY
HON. SECRETARY

22nd FEBRUARY 1905
Page 29 - NEW ZEALAND MAIL, ISSUE 1721

CAMERA CLUB
A proposal is on foot to form a camera club in Greymouth, and Mr. A.P. Harper is taking the matter up so that a good club should be formed. A meeting was held last Monday night when a committee was elected to carry out the preliminary arrangements, and Mr. Conway was elected Secretary pro tem.



22nd FEBRUARY 1905
Page 29 - NEW ZEALAND MAIL, ISSUE 1721

GREYMOUTH CAMERA CLUB
MEMBERS are notified that an exhibition of Lantern Slides will be held at the Druids Hall on FRIDAY at 8 pm, followed by a general meeting.

T.B. DIXON
HON.SECRETARY



25th FEBRUARY 1905
Page 3 - GREYMOUTH EVENING STAR

CAMERA CLUB
A GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Borough Council Chambers on Monday, 27th FEBRUARY, at 8pm.

Intending members cordially invited.

Business:
Election of Officers.
Adoption of Rules.
General.



2nd DECEMBER 1905
Page 3 - NEW ZEALAND HERALD, VOLUME XLII, ISSUE 13039

Y.M.C.A. CAMERA CLUB
On Thursday evening the concluding lecture of a very successful syllabus was given at the Y.M.C.A. rooms by Mr. H.R. Arthur. The subject spoken upon was "Lantern Slide-making", illustrated with some very good slides, demonstrating various experiments in developing, etc. A number of slides, made by a member of the club, were also shown. At the conclusion a vote of thanks for the instructive lecture was carried by acclamation. A summer syllabus of outdoor work has been arranged for the club, to be followed by a competition early next May.



3rd JULY 1906
Page 4 - GREYMOUTH EVENING STAR

CAMERA CLUB
The Camera Club that has started in Westport has just got its clubroom and dark room completed. It is in a large building in Russell Street. The Club will be officially opened by the Mayor (Mr. Gothard) on Thursday evening next.



27th OCTOBER 1906
Page 8 - NEW ZEALAND HERALD, VOLUME XLIII, ISSUE 13319

Y.M.C.A. CAMERA CLUB
At a meeting of members of the Y.M.C.A. Camera Club, held on Thursday evening, Mr. H.R. Arthur gave an instructive talk on "Lantern Slide-making", "Factorial Development", and "The Use of Citrates".

This, the fifth item of the club's lecture syllabus, was much appreciated.



9th JULY 1908
Page 8 - NEW ZEALAND HERALD, VOLUME XLV, ISSUE 13797

Y.M.C.A. CAMERA CLUB
The third annual meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Camera Club was held at the Y.M.C.A. rooms last evening, Mr. A.H. Elkin presiding. A satisfactory report of the past year's work was read by the secretary, Mr. F.E. Cory. The principal event of the year was the show of members work held in connection with the Y.M.C.A. president's reception, when the number of pictures exhibited totaled 209 (a record show for the club). The quality of the work, taken as a whole, was very good.

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr. A.H., Elkin; vice-presidents, Messrs. F. Renshaw, J.W. Stewart, and R.L. Stewart; Hon.Secretary and treasurer, Mr. F.E. Cory; committee, Messrs. L. Heath, G.C. Emmins, H. Cullimore, C.E. Wood, H. Robinson, L.P. Christie, F. Knight, and C. Clarke.



15th JULY 1908
Page 3 - AUCKLAND STAR, VOLUME XXXIX, ISSUE 168

Y.M.C.A. CAMERA CLUB
Another of the monthly "practical talks" was given last evening by Mr. Pegler to members of the Y.M.C.A. Camera Club. In anticipation of the coming visit of the American Fleet and the illuminations, etc., connected therewith, some specially useful hints were given as to the methods of obtaining pictures of firework displays, illuminations, etc. Some useful demonstration was given with several formulas of developers, showing effects upon plates of various subjects and exposures.



12th DECEMBER 1908
Page 3 - NEW ZEALAND HERALD, VOLUME XLV, ISSUE 13931

Y.M.C.A. CAMERA CLUB
The lecture syllabus arranged by the Y.M.C.A. Camera Club for the season was concluded on Thursday evening, when Mr. E.S. Pegler, spoke on "Photography on Lines". The subject, which was well dealt with, was illustrated by lantern slides. Mr. Pegler subsequently received a hearty vote of thanks for the assistance he has rendered to members of the club during the past winter.



9th SEPTEMBER 1909
Page 3 - NEW ZEALAND HERALD, VOLUME XLVI, ISSUE 14161

Y.M.C.A. CAMERA CLUB
The fourth annual meeting of the Auckland Y.M.C.A. Camera Club was held at the Y.M.C.A. Rooms last evening. Mr. T.F. Hill (president of the club) occupied the chair.

A satisfactory report of the past year's work was read by the Hon.Secretary (Mr. F.E. Cory).

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr. T.F. Hill; vice-presidents, Messrs. Frank Renshaw, R.L. Stewart, and A.H. Elkin; Hon. Secretary, Mr. F.E. Cory; committee, Messrs. L. Heath, G.C. Emmins, H. Cullimore, E. Blair, K. Service, and G. Ludlow.



30th NOVEMBER 1909
Page 3 - TARANAKI HERALD, VOLUME LV, ISSUE 14524

TAARANAKI CAMERA CLUB
There was a large attendance in the Town Hall last night for the purpose of forming a local camera club. Apologies were received from Dr. E.A. Walker, Messrs. Kimbell and F. Bellringer. Mr. S. Shaw was appointed chairman. In a few remarks he spoke of the pleasure to be derived from photography and said the formation of a club would be of great benefit to beginners, as the majority of them seemed to come to a standstill for the want of further instruction.

Mr. H. Spencer Salt commented on the working of the Stratford Club and Mr. C.A. Benbow on the program of the Wellington Club.

Mr. Salt moved that a camera club be formed. This was seconded by Mr. W. Castle. In supporting, Mr. H. Dempsey endorsed the chairman's remarks and added that in photography there was always an interest in view, and a healthy exercise and pleasure combined.

A subcommittee was formed consisting of Messrs. W. Castle, A. Boon C.A. Benbow, B. Rennell, and H. Salt, to draw up rules and regulations, to report to a meeting a fortnight later and to procure suitable rooms.

Mr. Castle suggested that photographic literature be subscribed to and that a bulletin be periodically printed dealing with the use of various, papers, etc., to be posted to members in the country.

It was also suggested that the club be divided into senior and junior members with competitions in both divisions. The hope was expressed that ladies would become members of the club as was the case in other centers.



5th AUGUST 1911
Page 4 - DOMINION, VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1198

A meeting in connection with the New Camera Club was held on Thursday evening, over twenty intending members being present, notwithstanding the wretched weather. All present were enthusiastic in the proposal, and Messrs. White, Denton, Beck, Hocking, Weightman, and Williams were appointed as a provisional committee to draft rules and select a suitable room as a club room. The committee has to report to a general meeting, to be held on August 17, when the club will be inaugurated with a membership of 50 or more for a start.



7th NOVEMBER 1913
Page 1 - INANGAHUA TIMES
Page 4 - GREYMOUTH EVENING STAR

INANGAHUA CAMERA CLUB
About fifteen persons, including ladies, attended a meeting in the Fire Brigade Station last night to form a camera club. The Rev. Mr. Parker was voted to the chair. Mr. Ingall, formerly secretary of Christchurch Photographic Society, gave an interesting address on the aims and objects of a camera club, and the procedure at meetings of same. It was resolved that a Club be formed, to be called the Inangahua Camera Club.

Officers were elected as follows: President, Rev. Mr. Parker; secretary and treasurer, Mr. Ingall; committee, Messrs Sherlock, Irvine, Walsh and two ladies. Mr. Ingall consented to act as judge of the competitions. Resolved that the subscription be two shillings per annum. Thursday was decided on for the night of weekly meeting at the Fire Brigade Station, and that the first three meetings be devoted to demonstrations on the camera and its parts, also developing.



2nd DECEMBER 1914
Page 1 - WAIRARAPA DAILY TIMES, VOLUME LXVII

CAMERA CLUB

Y.M.C.A.

MEETING TOMORROW EVENING 8pm

OPEN TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS

BRING CAMERA

V. BRADLEY
TREASURER and SECRETARY.

14th JUNE 1915
Page 5 - WAIRARAPA DAILY TIMES, VOLUME LXIX, ISSUE 14309

At the Y.M.C.A. rooms to-night, a send-off will be given to two of the members — Mr. Vernon Bradley, who has been secretary of the Camera Club in connection with the Association, who is leaving to-morrow for Trentham, and Mr. Clive Blackman, who has accepted an important position on the staff of the Eastbourne Borough Council, Wellington.



26th OCTOBER 1915
Page 1 - WAIRARAPA DAILY TIMES, VOLUME LXIX, ISSUE 14418
27th OCTOBER 1915
Page 5 - WAIRARAPA AGE, VOLUME XXXV, ISSUE 10713

Y.M.C.A. CAMERA CLUB
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The first annual general meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Camera Club was held in the Association rooms last evening, Mr. Roy Gardiner presiding over an attendance of about twenty members, and considerable enthusiasm was displayed.

The election of officers resulted as follows: Patron, Mr. H.T. Wood; President, Dr. A. Hosking; vice-Presidents, Messrs W. Nops, A. Norman, J. Smith, J.T. Watson and G. Dagg; judge of competitions, Mr. U. Wellington; secretary and treasurer, Mr. William J. Candy; minute secretary, Mr. B.A. Stokes; dark-room custodian, Mr. H. Dagg; committee, Messrs R. Gardner, D. Ross, and Miss I. Darmell and Miss W. Madeley.

It was decided to meet monthly instead of fortnightly, and to a Thursday and Saturday outing once a month.

It was resolved to hold competitions monthly, and that prizes be given.

Supper was provided at the close of the meeting.

Everything points to the Club having a very successful season.



15th MARCH 1919
Page 1 - SOUTHLAND TIMES, ISSUE 18037

INVERCARGILL Y.M.C.A. CAMERA CLUB
FIELD DAY
A field day will be held. TO-DAY (Saturday), March 15, at Waihopai Scenic Reserve. Members will journey by North Invercargill Car, leaving P.O. at 2pm.



16th DECEMBER 1919
Page 1 - SOUTHLAND TIMES, ISSUE 18755
17th DECEMBER 1919
Page 1 - SOUTHLAND TIMES, ISSUE 18756

INVERCARGILL Y.M.C.A. CAMERA CLUB
MEMBERS of the Invercargill Y.M.C.A. Camera Club, in conjunction with Technical College Camera Club, will hold a Field Day at Waihopai Scenic Reserve on Wednesday, 17th December. Members will journey by north car leaving P.O. at 1.22pm.



6th JUNE 1922
Page 1 - HAWERA & NORMANBY STAR, VOLUME XLII, ISSUE XLII
7th JUNE 1922
Page 1 - HAWERA & NORMANBY STAR, VOLUME XLI, ISSUE XLI

CAMERA CLUB
HAWERA
A MEETING of all those interested in the formation of a Camera Club will be held in the Winter Show Office, Hawera, at 7.30pm on FRIDAY, 9th June.



10th JUNE 1922
Page 12 - HAWERA & NORMANBY STAR, VOLUME XLII, ISSUE XLII

CAMERA CLUB
FORMED IN HAWERA
An enthusiastic meeting of those interested in photographic work was held last evening, and, as the outcome of the meeting, a Camera Club was formed in Hawera. The objects of the club are to foster interest in photographic work, and to assist amateurs in their desire for improvement. The rules of the Auckland and Wellington Clubs were considered, and it was resolved to have rules drawn up and printed. Mr. R.G. Cuming was elected President, and Mr. L.O. Hooker Hon.Secretary. A committee was formed, consisting of Messrs Dowling, McLachlan, Smith, Squire, Trim, Fama, Westwood, and Spragg and Dr. Thomson.

The subscription was fixed as follows: Gentlemen 5s, ladies 2s 6d, boys and girls under 18 years 2s 6d. The Hon.Secretary announced that a room would be available for a special display at the Winter Show, and afterwards for use of the club for meetings. Much keen interest was shown, and the committee feel sure that good and useful work will be done by the club in the interests of photography.



14th SEPTEMBER 1923
Page 7 - PRESS, VOLUME LIX, ISSUE 17868

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
At the invitation of Dr. C. Coleridge Farr, the monthly meeting of the Christchurch Photographic Society was held in the Physical Laboratory, Canterbury College, when over thirty members and friends spent a most enjoyable evening.

The President, Mr. T.W. Rowe, cordially welcomed the members of the Canterbury College Photographic Society, who were present as the guests of the Society.

Mr. Rowe then introduced Dr. Farr, who delivered a most instructive lecture on "Lenses", which was followed with much interest by all present. The lecturer explained clearly the causes, effects, and remedies of spherical aberration, achromatism, and astigmatism, and also the difference between visual and photographic focus, the reasons for stops, and various other important matters in connexion with lenses. The use of numerous diagrams, and the performance of many interesting experiments added greatly to the value of Dr. Farr's lecture.

On the motion of Mr. Rowe, seconded by Mr. G.A. Fraser, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Dr. Farr at the conclusion of his address. The members of the two Societies were afterwards entertained by Dr. Farr at supper.

The question of the next Field Day was brought forward, and it was decided, upon the invitation of Mr. W.A. Taylor, to hold one at Dallington on Saturday September 22nd. The President also called attention to the fine collection of photographs entered in this year's New Zealand Inter-Club Competition, which will be exhibited in the Y.M.C.A. Concert Hall on September 19th and 20th, and expressed a hope that members would endeavor to view the collection, which well repaid a visit.



15th September 1924
Page 6 - PRESS, VOLUME LX, ISSUE 18178

Y.M.C.A. CAMERA CLUB
The Christchurch Y.M.C.A. Camera Club at its meeting on Saturday evening was favored with a demonstration of printing processes by Mr. W.A. Taylor. The lecturer dealt with ferri-prussiate, albumen, collodion, gelatin chloride, self toning gas light, bromide, gum bichromate, carbon and platinum papers. The illustrations used to show the more popular methods were of exceptional excellence, and were supplied by Messrs. Wellington and Ward. Mr. J.L. Martin presided. It was announced that the opening outing of the season would be held at the Wairarapa stream.



11th MAY 1925
Page 3 - PRESS, VOLUME LXI, ISSUE 18378

Y.M.C.A. CAMERA CLUB
The annual meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Camera Club was held on Saturday, and the annual report and balance-sheet adopted. The display of photographs was a decided improvement on the work of previous years. Seventy photographs were on exhibition. Mr. J.L. Martin showed two good portraits - a good figure study, "The Toilet", and his architectural work was seen to advantage in a portion of the "Bridge of Remembrance". Mr. C.L. Martin had on exhibition, a "Mountain Scene", a picture with good tones. Mr. H.L. Dent's "Tekou Bay" had pleasant, peaceful settings. "Autumn, Hagley Park" was a remarkably good photograph of a difficult subject by the same member. Mr. F. Lucas with his scenes in the Acclimatisation Gardens lost much by not having his pictures enlarged. Mr. W.A. Taylor again submitted landscapes. "Hoon Hay, Bush" was very noticeable, the gnarled fuchsia trees with the minor details making a picture. That favorite haunt of artists and photographers, "Herring Bay", was depicted very well. Mr. H. Crewe showed to advantage in his landscape, "Fendalton". The Wellington and Ward print competition trophy was awarded to Mr. H. Crewe, the subject depicted being a scene on the "Lower Avon". Mr. Arrowsmith secured second honors.



Friday 15th September 1933
Page 7 - AUCKLAND STAR, VOLUME LXIV, ISSUE 218
Page 5 - HOROWHENUA CHRONICLE

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
NEW ZEALAND EXHIBITORS
LONDON", September 14.
Exhibitors at the Royal Photographic Society include the New Zealanders, Mr. W.G. Davies (seven) and Mr. Ellis Dungeon (one) photographs respectively.



1st NOVEMBER 1933
Page 7 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME LIII, ISSUE 287

THE SPRING SHOW OPENING OF EXHIBITION ALLOCATION OF AWARDS
Generally unfavorable and showery conditions made the weather of almost traditional aspect for the opening to-day of the 48th Grand Metropolitan Agricultural Show and Industrial Exhibition of the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association.

PHOTOGRAPHY: (Judge Mr J.E. Lewis, P.N.)
LANDSCAPE: G. Chance (Dunedin) 1 and 2; F.L. Casbolt (Christchurch) 3; J.W. Johnson (Petone) v.h.c.; 6 entries.
NEW ZEALAND LANDSCAPE: G. Chance 1 and 3;, H. James and C. Smith (Hamilton) 2; Miss E.B. Jeans (Dunedin) v.h.c.; 7 entries.
SEASCAPE OR MARINE: G. Chance 1 and 2; J.W. Johnson 3 and v.h.c.; 7 entries.
PORTRAIT OR FIGURE STUDY: F.L. Casbolt 1; J.W. Johnson 2; 4 entries.
ANIMAL LIFE: G. Chance 1 and 2; R. Throp (Dunedin) 3; E.T. Robson (Wellington) v.h.c.; 8 entries.
ANY STUDY: G. Chance 1 and 2; H. James and C. Smith 3; J.W. Johnson v.h.c.; 6 entries.
ANY STUDY TAKEN WITHIN 12 MONTHS: H. Chance 1 and 2; Miss Jeans 3; 6 entries.

AMATEURS:
NEW ZEALAND LANDSCAPE: Miss Jeans 1; H. James and C. Smith 2; R. Throp 3; Miss N.K. Taylor (Dunedin) v.h.c.; 6 entries.
SEASCAPE OR MARINE: H. James and C. Smith 1; only entry.
PORTRAIT OR FIGURE STUDY: Miss Joan Nevill (Dunedin) 1; R. Throp 2; Miss Taylor 3; 5 entries.
ANIMAL LIFE: Miss Nevill 1; R. Throp 2; 3 entries.
ANY STUDY, FOR JUNIORS UNDER 18 YEARS: G.R. Chance (Dunedin) 1 and 2; only entries.
ANY STUDY, UP TO HALF-PLATE: Miss Jeans 1; H. James and C. Smith 2; A. Zeinert (P.N.) 3; 6 entries.



23rd DECEMBER 1933
Page 27 - AUCKLAND STAR, VOLUME LXIV, ISSUE 303

ART IN NEW ZEALAND
TRIBUTE TO T.V. GULLIVER
The item of chief interest to Auckland readers in the December number of "Art in New Zealand" is Mr. John Burr's moving tribute to the late Mr. T.V. Gulliver as an artist and a man. Mr. Barr brings out the versatility, honesty and charm of one who practiced and encouraged art so well. Two of Mr. Gulliver's pencil drawings of Auckland subjects are reproduced. The results of the third short story competition are announced, and the first prize entry is published. Mr. T.V. Griffiths writes on the foundations of musical life in the Dominion. The article on the New Zealand Inter-Club exhibition of photographs is admirably illustrated by the four winning prints. One of these, Mr. E.C. Lackland's "Pioneers and Plutocrats", appeared as the opening illustration in this year's "Brett's Christmas Number". Eileen Duggan and John Mulgan contribute poetry. In the editorial it is mentioned that the member for Timaru has suggested in the House that this national quarterly is worthy of State assistance. Our copy is from the publishers, H.H. Tombs, Ltd., Wellington.



23rd DECEMBER 1933
Page 17 - EVENING POST, VOLUME CXVI, ISSUE 151

ART IN NEW ZEALAND
The December number of "Art in New Zealand" contains two color plates, "Autumn Sunshine", a still life study by Venny Campbell, and "Evening, Lake Wanaka", a very effective bit of work by J.A. Johnstone. The black and white reproductions are numerous and aptly represent the work of a number of New Zealand artists and illustrate the various articles in the magazine. It is interesting, too, to have reproduced several camera studies which won prizes in the recent New Zealand Inter-Club competition. The annual exhibition of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts is ably written upon by Roland Hipkins, and Frederick Page does the same for the New Zealand Society of Artists first exhibition. The art of the late T.V. Gulliver is dealt with sympathetically by John Barr. "In Liquidation" is a prize-winning story by Donald F. Cowrie which will be read with considerable appreciation. Poems, notes, reviews, and other interesting items connected with art find their place in "Art in New Zealand", which, as was recently suggested in Parliament, is a fit subject for State assistance. Certainly it has become a necessity in the cultural life of the Dominion.



8th DECEMBER 1934
Page 4 - POVERTY BAY HERALD, VOLUME LXI, ISSUE 18575

GISBORNE PHOTOGRAPHIC CIRCLE
The first exhibition under the auspices of the recently formed Gisborne Photographic Circle will take place in Gisborne, next week, and will consist of the collection of prints submitted for the 1934 Bledisloe Cup competition, which was won by the Auckland Camera Club. The whole collection will consist of 70 prints, each 20inch by 16inch, and the contributions from the Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill clubs have already arrived, numbering 48. The contributions from the two Auckland camera clubs, which include the print which won the Bledisloe Cup, have not yet arrived but it is hoped that they will reach Gisborne in time for inclusion in the exhibition later in the week. The exhibition, which will be free to the public, will open in Le Grand Lounge on Monday morning, and will continue throughout the week.



14th DECEMBER 1934
Page 4 - POVERTY BAY HERALD, VOLUME LXI, ISSUE 18580

GISBORNE PHOTOGRAPHIC CIRCLE
The winning collection of photographic prints entered in the Bledisloe Cup competition, and also the collection which was placed second in the competition, have now been delivered to the Gisborne Photographic Circle, for exhibition, and are to be displayed for three or four days at Le Grand Cafe. The winning collection is that prepared by members of the Auckland Camera Club, while the collection, placed second was also from Auckland, being the work of the Pictorialists Club. Some striking compositions are included in both collections, which should attract a great deal of attention during the season of their exhibition in Gisborne.



14th DECEMBER 1934
Page 9 - POVERTY BAY HERALD, VOLUME LXI, ISSUE 18580

GISBORNE PHOTOGRAPHIC CIRCLE

CHAMPIONSHIP PHOTOGRAPH

“DESIGN”
Mr. D.F. LYONS

which gained full marks in the judges award in
the exhibition under the auspices of the Auckland Camera Club last August.
This study is included in the selection of prints contributed by the Auckland club
to the exhibition under the auspices of the
GISBORNE PHOTOGRAPHIC CIRCLE
now open at Le Grand Cafe.

13th DECEMBER 1939
Page 3 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME LX, ISSUE 13

MANAWATU AMATEUR CINE SOCIETY
The members of the Manawatu Amateur Cine Society were the guests on Monday evening of Mr. and Mrs H.L. Cunninghame at their home in Victoria Avenue. This was the final meeting of the society for the 1939 season. The projection and criticism of films taken by members during the year constituted the program. A most interesting film, in color, of their recent trip to the Islands, was shown by Mr. and Mrs Cunninghame. The picturesque dress of the natives, their dances and strange customs and the exotic tropical flowers were particularly interesting when shown in their natural colors. The film was much appreciated.

Some excellent local studies by Mr. J. Mewett were shown. Cherry blossom time in Palmerston North has received the attention of many cameras, both still and movie, but it is safe to say that few can have been as successful as Mr. Mewett in capturing those colorful scenes for the film. Mr. Mewett also showed some first-class color film of Napier and Wellington. Mr. Glover’s film taken at the local railway yards was also very well taken. A short film of the Port Bowen came from the same camera. Mr. R.D. Fairweather also projected some films of local interest, including the massed bands at the Showgrounds and a peep at the Centennial Exhibition, while Mr. W.A. Waters showed a film of Union Airways.

After supper the president of the club, Mr. Thomas, thanked Mr. and Mrs Cunninghame for their hospitality.



27th OCTOBER 1944
Page 3 - ELLESMERE GUARDIAN, VOLUME 66, ISSUE 85

ELLESMERE CAMERA CLUB
Interest in the newly-formed Ellesmere Camera Club is growing and it is hoped to get oft to a good start at the meeting to be held in the Band Hall next Wednesday evening. A talk will be given on how to use a camera and other matters of interest will be discussed. All amateur photographers in the county are invited to attend the meeting, to bring their cameras and to join the club.



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.



28th APRIL 1949  Page 6 - OTAGO DAILY TIMES, ISSUE 27066

PHOTOGRAPHIC ART

Two New Zealanders, Mr Gerald E. Jones, of Auckland, and Mr F. Lennard Casbolt, of Christchurch, had works hung recently in the eleventh International Photographic Salon at Lisbon. One of three prints by Mr Casbolt, entitled “Spring”, was reproduced in the catalog of the exhibition. Mr Jones showed one print, “The Flautist”. He was the only New Zealand exhibitor in the last International Salon at Madrid, which accepted a study of breaking waves, taken on the Auckland west coast.



23rd AUGUST 1950
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25th AUGUST 1950
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28th AUGUST 1950
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ATTENTION CAMERA FANS
At the request of numerous camera enthusiasts, a general meeting to discuss the formation of a Camera Club in Whakatane will be held in Nadam Matthew’s Garden Studios, 55 Victoria Avenue, on Tuesday, August 29th, at 8pm. There will be an address by Miss Bayliss of the Wellington Camera Club. Miss Bayliss will explain what a Camera Club is and how much a club can assist all those interested in photography. Roll up all Shutter Bugs and be foundation members of a Camera Club in Whakatane.

J.G. HUNTER
CONVENER



1st SEPTEMBER 1950
Page 5 - BAY OF PLENTY BEACON, VOLUME 15, ISSUE 90

CAMERA CLUB FORMED IN WHAKATANE
With the object of encouraging the study and practice of photography, a club to be known as the Whakatane District Camera Club was formed at a meeting on Tuesday night. There was an attendance of about 30.

The objects and organization of such clubs were explained by Miss Bayliss, a member of the Wellington Camera Club.

Among other things, the new club will sponsor and conduct photographic sections at winter shows. Meetings will be held fortnightly.

Officers elected were:
President, Mr K. Shaw; secretary, Mr N. Newth; treasurer, Mr. B. Cottrell; committee, Mrs S. Kenyon, Messrs F. Barwell and W. Kirk.

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