TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

NEW ZEALAND

FORMED JUNE 1903

25th JUNE 1903
Page 4 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME LXXIX, ISSUE 12103

TIMARU CAMERA CLUB
A meeting was held in the Empire Hotel last night, to consider the advisability of forming a Camera Club in Timaru. About sixteen persons were present, and the proceedings were of a businesslike and enthusiastic character. Mr W. White was moved to the chair, and briefly explained the object of the meeting. He read apologies from Messrs Pratt, Tripp, Huggins, Collins, Morgan, Cox, Gresson, Bowie, Dawson, Austin, and Fyfe. Mr Ferrier also wrote regretting his inability to be present, and stated that he would do all in his power to help the club along, as it should be productive of good to all friends of the camera, whether professional or amateur. A formal motion that those present form themselves into a club, to be called Timaru Camera Club, was put and unanimously carried.

The all important matter of subscription then came up for discussion. Mr Muir, as one of the founders of the Wellington Camera Club, thought that the subscription should not be less than one guinea. In Wellington a subscription of 10s 6d was tried first, but it was found to be insufficient, and a guinea had to be resorted to. The inevitable result was that the membership dropped off considerably. Mr Joyce, who had been a prominent member of the Wellington Camera Club, considered that Timaru had sufficient local talent to form a strong society: with so many young amateurs round the district an imposing number of studies could easily be got for their first exhibition, which, judging by the results in other centers, would net them a good round sum. People had told him that there was nothing about Timaru worth taking. He could not agree with them; an easily accessible district was teeming with bright trouble-repaying beauty spots, a perfect feast for the photographer. He would be in favor of an exhibition as soon as convenient, say in about three months time.

The Wellington Camera Club and Dunedin Photographic Society would in all probability send some of their best pictures, and members of the Timaru Camera Club could see their defects or otherwise. Subscriptions at the rate of one guinea for men and 10s 6d for ladies and youths would easily cover all expenses. These rates were agreed to.

The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Ven. Archdeacon Harper; vice-presidents, Dr Reid and Mr Moore; HON.SECRETARY, Mr White; treasurer, Mr James; committee, Messrs Ferrier, Hardy, Muir, Scott, Rolleston, Wright, and Anderson.

The question of deciding on a suitable room was raised, and it was agreed to rent a very central one in the New Zealand Loan Company's buildings. A dark room, laboratory, and furniture will have to be provided, and the committee were given power to act in the matter. A letter was read from Mr W. Thomas, of Geraldine, offering a prize of five guineas for the best of three classes of pictures taken with his patent Rubinette daylight developer. The offer was favorably commented on and the letter was received with thanks. About 26 names were proposed as likely to join the club, and it is expected that their will be fifty members by the end of the month. Mr Mahan kindly promised to take a flashlight photograph of the members of the club on the opening night, and to give a few remarks on the initial stages of the art. The meeting then adjourned till next Wednesday week, at 8pm.



27th JUNE 1903
Page 7 - LYTTELTON TIMES, VOLUME CIX, ISSUE 13164

TIMARU CAMERA CLUB
At a meeting of sixteen photographers, professional and amateur, at Timaru on Wednesday evening, it was decided: to form a Camera Club. The subscription was fixed at a guinea for adults and half a guinea for boys. It is expected that the membership will reach about fifty. A committee was appointed and authorized to hire a room and fit up a dark room and laboratory. Messrs Muir and Joyce, formerly members of the Wellington Camera Club, recommended that the club should hold an exhibition of photographs at an early date. Mr W. White was elected secretary.



9th JULY 1903
Page 4 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME LXXIX, ISSUE 12115

TIMARU CAMERA CLUB
The first general meeting of the Timaru Camera Club was held in the Club's room last evening. The Club have secured a very suitable meeting room in the upper story of the New Zealand Loan Company's buildings. The room is about 22 By 15, and a good height. A few of the members have put in some energetic and good work in constructing a neatly-finished "dark room", fitted with sink, water supply, drainage, and a window which can be filled with either plain or ruby glass at will. The floor of the meeting room has been covered with linoleum; and other necessary furniture will be provided immediately. A number of professional journals have already been provided by members, and these are interesting to non photographers for the beauty of their photographic illustrations.

There were eighteen members present at the meeting. The number of members at present is twenty, but inquiries have been received from a number of other persons as to terms and privileges of membership. These will be found indicated below, in the rules adopted at last night's meeting.

Mr J.H. Moore, one of the vice-presidents, who occupied the chair, read an apology from the president, the Ven. Archdeacon Harper, who was absent in Christchurch, and in his letter, promised to assist the Club upon its successful inauguration, and upon having secured so suitable a room for their purposes. It had been hired for one year, at £18. The work done in the room had been practically all done by two or three members of the committee, and the thanks of the Club, were due to them for the industry, skill, and taste they had displaced. The materials and some necessary tradesmen's work, had cost about £6. They were therefore already liable for £24, and having only twenty members, certain, at present, it behoved all members to try and induce others to become members. Several had already half promised to do so. Their principal duty that evening was to adopt rules, and the committee recommended that the rules of the Wellington Camera Club, with a few modifications, be adopted. The rate of subscription had already been practically agreed to, unless the members decided to make a special rate for country members. The committee should also be authorized to provide some seating for the room, that now in use being borrowed.

The rules proposed were then gone through, and adopted, with modifications. They may be summarized as follows: The name to be the Timaru Camera Club, and its objects are defined to be "to encourage the study and practice of artistic and scientific photography". The officers are to be a president, two vice-presidents, secretary and treasurer, and a committee of seven. Active members are to be elected by the committee; life members and honorary members by unanimous vote of the whole committee. The annual subscription for active members are to be for gentlemen £1 1s. per annum, for ladies and youths under 18, 10s 6d; for members residing more than five miles from Timaru, 10s 6d and 5s. The Club's year commences on 1st July, and all subscriptions are payable before the end of July each year. The Club is to meet every alternate Wednesday evening, for the objects of the Club. The officers are to have full control, and may make such rules and by-laws as they deem necessary.

The committee was authorized to procure seating.

Dr Reid, one of the vice-presidents, moved a hearty vote of thanks to the committee for the work they had done in the interests of the Club, and this was carried.

Resolutions were passed that each member be supplied with a latch-key, at 1s each; that if a fair number are applied for the committee provide lockers for members desiring them, at a rental to be fixed (four were at once applied for); and that the question of holding an exhibition, be left to the committee.

The members were then grouped at one end of the room, and Mr Muir took a flash-light photograph of them, and immediately "developed" it in the room. It was agreed that a very good photograph had been obtained. The process of development was eagerly watched by members, curious to see how the professional photographer managed the process, or how the plate was turning out.

The members appear to be enthusiastic, and the Club should have a prosperous career.



11th October 1919  Page 9 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME CVIII, ISSUE 16952

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Timaru Photographic Society met last evening in the W.E.A. rooms, Mr G.T. Palmer presiding over a good attendance of ladies and gentlemen.

Rules drawn up by the Provisional Committee were amended and adopted.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1919 - 1920				PRESIDENT Mr G.T. PALMER
Vice President: Mr H.H. Kingham	Hon. Secretary: Mr E.H. Ombler	Committee: Miss Wilson	Committee: Mr H. Oddie	Committee: Mr H.B. Courtis	Committee: Mr F.E. Stewart

The committee met later and made arrangements for the immediate fitting up of a dark room in Hunt and Werry's Buildings.

The opening night was fixed for Friday, 24th October, when Mr Ombler will give a lantern lecture. A large number of members were enrolled. The Society is making ample provision for the coaching of beginners, and amateur photographers are recommended to join at once and thus obtain the fullest benefit of the instruction and demonstrations.



24th October 1919  Page 6 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME CVIII, ISSUE 16963

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Timaru Photographic Society holds its opening night this evening. A lantern lecture on "Medieval Architecture" will be given.



15th November 1919  Volume 26 Number 11 - Page 647
The Australasian Photographic Review

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The first meeting of the Timaru Photographic Society was held on the 26th September. The result was most gratifying to the promoters of the scheme, Mr E.H. Ombler and Mr G.T. Palmer, M.A., and the success of the venture seems quite assured.

Mr G.T. Palmer, who was elected to the chair, explained the objects and aims of the Society, which he said was entirely for the benefit of amateur photographers, both old and young. Besides mutual help among the members themselves, lectures and demonstrations would be given by experts upon subjects of general interest to amateurs, and outings in the summer months would be indulged in under capable leadership, when practical instruction will be given in the actual operations of taking a picture, and competitions would be arranged periodically, and prizes given, which should stimulate the members into doing their best.

An interesting discussion followed, in which the question of the admission of lady members was brought forward. It was originally thought that the Society should be formed of male members only, as with the inclusion of ladies it might make the Club too large, and tend towards over crowding the Society’s rooms.

Dr. Loughnan, however, pointed out that this could easily be avoided, if the tendency to overcrowding took place, by instituting a ladies night, as distinct from the ordinary Club night. On being put to the vote it was unanimously decided that ladies be admitted to full membership.

The subject of junior members was also discussed, and it was decided that a junior member be a person between the ages of 14 and 18, the subscription to be decided at the general meeting.

A Provisional Committee was set up, comprising Messrs. G.T. Palmer, Dr. Loughnan, A.T.H. Williams, H.D. Oddie, and the HON.SECRETARY, Mr E.H. Ombler, who will formulate the various details and arrangements necessary to the commencement of operations and will place these before a general meeting, to be held later.

Votes of thanks were passed to the chair man and to all those who had promised support; and the meeting, which was most enthusiastic, promised well for the Society’s future prosperity.



8th December 1919  Page 7 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME CVIII, ISSUE 16998

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
There were on exhibition on the walls of the Timaru Photographic Society rooms on Friday, a large collection of calendars which members of the Society had designed to be sold for the benefit of the Society. The designs were in most cases very artistic and were greatly admired. The competition calendar designs, will be judged this week by Mr D. Byers, of P.W. Hutton and Co.



9th December 1919  Page 5 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME CVIII, ISSUE 16999

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
LECTURE BY Mr H. TRIPP
The monthly meeting of the Timaru Photographic Society was held on Friday night last in the society's rooms, when there was a large attendance in spite of counter attractions.

A lecture was delivered by Mr H. Tripp on "The Early Days of Photography", was very attentively listened to, and proved most interesting. The lecturer dealt at the outset with the formation of lenses, and showed in a very striking manner the rapid advance that had been made in recent years. Where an exposure is taken now in a fraction of a second, it was no uncommon thing 40 years ago to have to expose for 30 seconds, and he had himself exposed a plate in sunshine for four minutes. He also described in detail the process of wet plate photography, explaining how the amateur photographer had to sensitize his own plates, expose and develop before the plate was dry, and then sensitize his own paper for printing. Continuing the lecturer gave a most interesting description of how the late Mr Edwin Percy Sealy, Born 1839 - 1903, of Timaru, toured the Mount Cook country with a portable dark room attached to his buggy, and displayed several negatives taken by Mr Sealy of the glaciers and other views of Mount Cook scenery. There were closely examined by members of the Society, and showed really remarkable results in detail and clarity. Mr Sealy, it was stated, was really the pioneer of photography in connection with Mount Cook. The lecturer exhibited a large album of prints, taken from negatives, the work of Mr Sealy, and these were greatly admired.

At the conclusion of his lecture. Mr Tripp was cordially thanked by the members, and was made an honorary member of the Society.

Portrait of EDWIN PERCY SEALY
Born 1839-1903

20th January 1920  Page 7 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME CVIII, ISSUE 170132

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
At a meeting of the Timaru Floral Society on Saturday night arrangements were made for the annual show.

The Timaru Photographic Society was given space for exhibits.



14th February 1920  Volume 27 Number 2 - Page 104
The Australasian Photographic Review

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Membership of the Timaru Photographic Society has now reached nearly 50 and great enthusiasm is shown by members.

Two competitions have been held, and resulted in some very careful and artistic work being submitted. The third is in progress.

The South Canterbury Art Society, who will hold their forthcoming Exhibition in May, have asked the Society to take over the entire Photographic Section at that Exhibition, and this should prove an incentive for a special effort and prove a splendid advertisement.

The Prize Fund has been well sustained and the winners will have every cause to be satisfied with their winnings, at the end of the season.

The instruction classes every Friday evening are taken full advantage of by those needing help and much benefit derived therefrom.

We still want more Members and would be glad to receive enquiries. Please address these to the HON.SECRETARY, c/o. Priest and Holdgate, Timaru.



22nd April 1920  Page 7 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME 170, ISSUE 170198

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The cabled account of the ceremonies carried out on the Renown upon crossing the line proved especially interesting reading to the members of the Timaru Photographic Society. At the last meeting of the Society the secretary (Mr E.H. Ombler) gave a lantern lecture on a trip from England to New Zealand via Capetown and Hobart on the s.s. Waiwera. Among the views thrown on the screen were several depicting a similar ceremonial to that in which the Prince of Wales has just taken part. They showed the reception of Neptune and his court, the shaving by the barber, the administration of the pill and finally the "ducking" in the swimming bath by the "bears". Mr Ombler was accorded a hearty vote rather long one, and just as it was crossed on its second half year and members are working hard to make a creditable display at the coming exhibition of the South Canterbury Art Society.



23rd April 1920  Page 7 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME 170, ISSUE 170198

THE ART EXHIBITION
The time is drawing very near now for the Arts and Crafts Exhibition to be held by the South Canterbury Art Society, and since the last exhibition of this kind in Timaru was held before the war, the event should be one of unusual interest. The promoters have every prospect of showing a good collection of pictures by the leading artists of the dominion, as well as of loan, pictures, and special circumstances should ensure for some other departments of the exhibition a variety and attractiveness which they have not attained before.

Since the last exhibition was held the Timaru Photographic Society has been formed, and the display of photographs which it promises is certain to attract much attention. The photographic collection which formed a feature of the great British exhibit at the last International Exhibition held in Christchurch proved a revelation of what the camera can do in the way of art, and had almost as many admirers as the picture gallery. The display of curios a main attraction of the last Timaru Exhibition, and the number and variety of war souvenirs now in South Canterbury should cause this section to be doubled in extent and interest on the forthcoming occasion.

A museum to be devoted solely to war implements, is among the projects of the British Government for which great preparations have been made, and strong complaints have been expressed in Wellington because the inadequacy of the Dominion Museum forbids the showing of New Zealand's trophies of this kind as a national collection. There is no doubt that a highly interesting display of this description could be made as an adjunct to the South Canterbury Exhibition, and its interest would be enhanced by the presence of one or more returned soldiers, to give explanations of the souvenirs. But this scheme requires that war curios shall be placed at the disposal of the Society in sufficient number, and so far very few have come to hand. It is to be hoped that those who possess war curios will lose no time in forwarding them to the secretary of the Returned Soldiers Association, responsible for this part of the Exhibition, and as much care will be taken of them as if they were pictures or art objects sent on loan.



10th May 1920  Page 3 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME 170, ISSUE 1702016

ART EXHIBITION
INTEREST STILL MAINTAINED
The art exhibition was visited by quite a number on Saturday, and it would be difficult to say which portion appealed most to the average visitor. The curios attract a deal of attention as do also the paintings, while the etchings and photograph exhibits also have a large following.

The photographic section has been left practically to the Timaru Photographic Society and they have certainly done their work in a manner highly creditable. When their exhibits are viewed and it is remembered that the club have been in existence only some six months, it will be readily granted that their future promises to be a very successful one. Their exhibits occupy one side of Room 3 and are very tastefully arranged. Their exhibits comprise a wide variety of subjects and are as pleasingly selected as they are high in merit. The Society is purely amateur and is for the purpose of helping beginners in the art of photography and stimulating interest in this pleasurable hobby.

The first subject that meets the eye is an interior photograph of St. Mary's Church. This is a subject which presents many difficulties seldom combated with anything like success, owing to the light effects. In this case, however, the photographer has been eminently successful and the finished article is very fine. A similar production of the altar of the same church is remarkably well done, and the toning has been carried through with evident care and creditable success. A subject which can be truly relegated to the "every picture tells a story" category, is that bearing the simple, yet significant title, "Kept in". The picture portrays a little girl sitting in the school room, its sole occupant, and evidently puzzling over something in the nature of a "pons asinorum". The subject is very true to life and is executed with fine attention to detail. Caroline Bay is a favorite place for camera practice, and there is a calendar on view, showing the Bay from the south, evidently taken from the railway line, which gives a very comprehensive picture. Flower studies are by no means the simplest subjects for the amateur photographer, but there are one or two exhibits shown, by members of the Society which would not discredit the studio of any professional. One of those is of the Begonias at the Park, and the blooms are shown with fine effect. The paper used is matte, and some photographers would have liked to have seen the same picture on glossy surface. There are several rose studies, and these too are well worth seeing and reflect much credit on the photographers. A seascape study is afforded, showing a three masted schooner in the offing at Timaru. The light might have been bettered, but otherwise the photograph is very well finished. There are three others of sailing vessels at the harbor and each has much to recommend it. The rustic bridge at the Park, which formed one of the subjects of the competition recently held by the Society, is seen from several aspects and provides a very picturesque scene. The Peace Arch is another picture to which much attention has been given, and there is a large production which shows this historic structure in all its significant detail. A very peaceful sunset study has been produced and is shown to fine effect. The reflection of the setting sun, on the reed-grown lagoon, with the surrounding wooded cliffs standing boldly in silhouette, makes a very artistic setting, while the toning and fixing are all that one could desire. Another humorous scene is that which might be termed "A calamity", and which depicts a youth, evidently with good intentions, who has been drying his mother's dishes, but the fragments of a cup lying on the floor and the forlorn look of the boy, tell their own tale. A very fine nimbular scene is shown entitled "Calm before storm", in which a very artistic effect is obtained. The dark clouds are shown gathering ominously, and there is a rift in the center through which penetrates a shaft of light which throws a rare tint on the landscape. Altogether the exhibit is of a very high order and speaks well for the Society and the results of its short existence.

On one of the sides of the room there is a really beautiful display of art photography by Mr Walter Clegg, who has sent a number of his studies for exhibition. They are mostly portraiture, and the delicate and artistic color effects are worked out with rare taste. There is a charm of expression in the portraits which is hard to define, while the grace of arrangement and the completeness of the detail, go to make the finished artistry which is so apparent in Mr Clegg's work. Mr Havelock Williams has also several similar exhibits which disclose excellent workmanship. The remainder of this room is devoted to etchings, prints and drawings.



1st July 1920  Page 7 - TIMARU HERALD, ISSUE 170258

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Timaru Photographic Society, in the rooms to-night, will hold a members social. Intending members are invited.



23rd July 1920  Page 6 - TIMARU HERALD, ISSUE 170277

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A lantern will be given in the Timaru Photographic Society rooms, Hunt and Werry's buildings, at 7.45pm tonight.



26th July 1920  Page 7 - TIMARU HERALD, ISSUE 170279

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Under the auspices of the Timaru Photographic Society, Mr A. Snowball, of Christchurch, on Friday evening, gave a lantern lecture in the rooms of the Society. Mr G.T. Palmer presided and there was a good attendance. Mr Snowball took as his subject the Maori legends of New Zealand and graphically described the history of the Maoris from their advent to New Zealand to the present day. Over 200 slides were shown and these included views of Maori customs, incidents connected with the arrival of the first settlers in the dominion, and views of natural scenery of New Zealand. The lantern was operated by Mr E.H. Ombler, to whom, with the lecturer a vote of thanks was accorded.



28th July 1920  Page 3 - TIMARU HERALD, ISSUE 170281

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The members of the Timaru Photographic Society, although this is what may be called the "off season" for their hobby, are very profitably employed during the winter months. Slide-making is being taken up with much keenness, and the public will be given an opportunity on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week of viewing the work of the members, when about two dozen slides, comprising views of Timaru and others parts of the dominion, and English scenery and architecture, will be screened at the Grand Theatre.

Mr George Dean, who is traveling as lecturer with the Shackleton Expedition cinematograph film, has very generously donated a number of copies of the photographs taken in the Antarctic regions to the Timaru Photographic Society. The photographs are exceptionally well finished, and will be hung in the Society's rooms.

During a visit to Australia Mr H.H. Kingham attended a demonstration in color photography given to the Melbourne Camera Club by Mr W. Howieson. The lecturer colored a picture, representing typical Australian scenery, and at the conclusion of the demonstration it was decided by the Melbourne Club that the picture be presented to the Timaru Photographic Society through the medium of Mr Kingham. The picture, which has just been framed and is on view in the window of Messrs Priest and Holdgate, shows great skill and artistry in coloring, which was done by hand, in special oils, and the picture will be greatly prized by the Society.



4th August 1920  Page 10 - TIMARU HERALD, ISSUE 170287

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
WANTED Members of Timaru Photographic Society to attend Social in Rooms on Thursday 5th. Friends, 1s.



13th September 1920  Page 1 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME XCVIII, ISSUE 170317

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
ANNUAL MEETING and Presentation of Prizes, on THURSDAY 16th, at 8pm, in Hunt and Werry's Buildings, opp. Assembly Rooms.

Amateurs and others are cordially invited.



15th September 1920  Page 7 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME XCVIII, ISSUE 170319

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Timaru Photographic Society had on view in the shop at the Sophia Street end of the Arcade last evening a collection of photographs, the entries in a competition between camera clubs at Auckland. The photographs are from Auckland, Dunedin, Wellington, Southland Technical College, Hamilton, and Timaru. The collection is a revelation, and astonishing in its merit, to the lay people, who have perhaps little knowledge of the possibilities of photography. There is much variety even in each club exhibit, and the judges, of whom there were three, of course had to pick the winner by taking the average merit of the whole. Landscapes and seascapes are most numerous in the collection, and are treated in a number of pleasing ways. Some fine portraits and effective character studies are attractive. Besides the competition entries the local society has some of its own work on the walls, including some fine English church interiors by Mr Ombler. The show will be open each evening till Saturday, and admission is free. Many people looked in last evening.



20th September 1920  Page 7 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME XCVIII, ISSUE 170320

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

FIRST ANNUAL MEETING

The first annual general meeting of the Timaru Photographic Society was held on Thursday night, the president (Mr G.T. Palmer) presiding over a good attendance.

The president congratulated the members on a successful first year and said that the progress made showed the value of such a society. Enlarging apparatus was needed, and it was hoped to get one during the coming year. He emphasized the value of competitions and outings, and urged members to take advantage of both.

The committee's first annual report referred in opening to the formation of the society, the securing of rooms, and first election of officers. The first year had been highly satisfactory, fifty members being enrolled. The editor the "Australasian Photographic Review", and the Dunedin, Wellington and Oamaru Societies were thanked for assistance in the formation of the Society; and thanks were recorded to several members for gifts of furniture and to other members for care of rooms during the year. The rooms had proved satisfactory, and the dark room had been well patronized by members. The professional photographers Messrs Pigott and Clegg, also Mr Greene, Mr C.H. Tripp and Mr Snowball, had given interesting and instructive lectures and Messrs Kingham, Ombler and Palmer had given valuable demonstrations. Weekly classes of instruction for beginners had also been held, and competitions in two grades had also been held. A number of members and friends provided prizes. Four outings had been held to picturesque localities for practical landscape work, combined with instruction. These were not so well supported as could be wished, but they were of great value to those who took part in them, and they were made the more enjoyable by the ladies who provided afternoon tea. Two socials had also combined experience and pleasure satisfactorily. In July the Society sent a selection of its members work to an inter-club competition at Auckland, but failed to get an award. In May, 1920, the Society took charge of the photographic section of the Art Society's exhibition, and an excellent exhibit of members work was made, eliciting congratulatory remarks from members or Art Society and the public. Thanks were due for several gifts and historic photographs, and of technical journals and books for the Society's library, and to the Press for its assistance. In conclusion the committee said the Society had proved its worth as an instruction and deserved the support of all amateur photographers, and they were pleased to be able to say that the finances were particularly sound.

Speaking on the report Mr H.H. Kingham eulogized the work of the secretary, Mr E.H. Ombler, to whom the Society owed its existence, and the president, speaking in a similar strain on behalf of the members and as token of their appreciation of his work and his interest in the Society, presented to Mr Ombler a handsome pipe. Mr Ombler suitably acknowledged the surprise packet, and the expressions of friendship accompanying it.

The election of officers resulted in the old council being re-elected except Mr H.D. Oddie:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1920 - 1921						PRESIDENT Mr G.T. PALMER
Vice President: Mr H.H. Kingham	Hon. Secretary: Mr E.H. Ombler	Committee: Miss Wilson	Committee: Miss C. Lindsay	Committee: Miss J. Stevenson	Committee: Mr H.B. Courtis	Committee: Mr G.O. Chaplin	Hon. Auditor Mr W.A. Courtis

A syllabus for the coming season was adopted; the club night was fixed for the first Wednesday each month, commencing: October 6th, with special nights, to be arranged, for beginners classes. It was also decided that the first competition shall be landscape prints to be in by October 20, and that the first outing be a picnic to Winchester on Labor Day.

The president handed to the winners prizes given by members and friends, forty-four in all. A gold medal for grade A was received by E.H. Ombler, and a silver one for grade B by F.W. Craddock, and the applause which accompanied each of the winners presentation testified to the enthusiasm which pervades the Society.



6th October 1920  Page 1 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170320

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
OPENING NIGHT

TO-NIGHT
Wednesday, at 8pm

Demonstration by G.T. Palmer, M.A.

at rooms
Opposite Assembly Rooms.

Friends Invited.

15th November 1920  Volume 27 Number 11 - Page 567
The Australasian Photographic Review

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
We extract the following interesting items from the first annual report of the Timaru Photographic Society: Fifty members enrolled. Permanent rooms acquired, with dark-room accommodation, comparing favorably with those in larger centers.

The President made a gift of seating accommodation; Mr W.A. Courtis, extra lighting; Miss Lindsay, furnishings; the Secretary, table and bookcase; Miss Wilson, Mr Craddock, and Miss Lindsay took care of the rooms during the year.

The Society was fortunate in securing help from Mr J.E. Pigott and Mr Walter Clegg, Professional Photographers; also from Messrs. W. Greene and Howard Tripp, for lectures; while demonstrations were given by Messrs. H.H. Kinghan, E.H. Ombler, and G.T. Palmer.

Weekly instruction classes were held for beginners.

Competitions held each month, for both “A” and “B” grades, and these were well supported, a very liberal prize list being provided by many friends.

Outings were held to interesting places, when practical instruction was given, the ladies also providing afternoon tea.

Two socials were held, and entries made to the Inter-Club Competition.

Asked to arrange a photographic section of the Art Society’s Exhibition, a representative exhibit was provided; also arranged with a picture theatre to show members lantern slides on three evenings.

Mr Snowball and Mr E.H. Ombler gave Lantern Lectures, and Mr H.D. Oddie, Mr F.W. Craddock, and Mr E.H. Ombler presented books, etc., for the library.

Last, but not least, in spite of heavy initial expenditure, the finances of the Society are particularly sound.

That seems to us a pretty good record for the first year of a new society, in a comparatively small center; and the officials, the HON.SECRETARY, particularly, should be congratulated on the successful result.



1st December 1920  Page 7 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME XCVIII, ISSUE 170380

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A reminder is given to the members of the Timaru Photographic Society of the lantern lecture on beauty spots of New Zealand to-night, and also that prints in portrait enlargement and human interest competitions, are to be handed in. Any one interested in photography is invited to attend.



1st December 1920  Page 7 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME XCVIII, ISSUE 170380

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A photographic supply store, solely devoted to the stocking of everything for camera devotees, has been opened in the Arcade, Timaru, by Mr H.H. Kingham, who is a member of the Timaru Photographic Society. He has a practical knowledge of the art, intends to stock all makes of goods, and will be pleased to develop, print, retouch, or enlarge.



11th April 1921  Page 8 - TIMARU HERALD, VOLUME XCVIII, ISSUE 170487

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Although the general public do not hear or see much, of the work done by the members of the Timaru Photographic Society, one would be surprised to see the activity going on in their rooms in George Street. Some beautiful work is being turned out by the members, and most interesting lectures and demonstrations are given every month for the benefit of members.

Last Wednesday, Mr G.O. Chaplin gave a very interesting lecture dealing with the architectural and scenic features of various south of England towns, illustrated with slides made by the lecturer. Mr Chaplin took his hearers to Bristol and Clifton, and showed fine photographs of Chitons famous suspension bridge. Avonmouth was also visited, also Wells, with its famous cathedral and Lintern abbey, a magnificent, ruin of superb architecture. Oxford next claimed attention, Mr Chaplin showing some beautiful slides of Oxford s famous streets and buildings. The great excitement caused by the “Oxford Eights” on the river was clearing discernible. London, the world city, was the final subject taken, and some excellent slides of St. Paul’s and other churches, besides famous monuments were put through, each being fully described. As a lecture on London would not be complete if it omitted the zoo, Mr Chaplin had some splendid colored photographs of some of the principal animals — one of a polar bear exciting much admiration.

At the conclusion of the lecture, the president, Mr G.T. Palmer M.A., proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Chaplin, which was carried by acclamation.



2nd May 1921  Page 7 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170505

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The members of the Timaru Photographic Society are holding their first winter social at their club rooms, opposite Y.M.C.A., George Street, on Thursday. It will take the form of a euchre party, and it is hoped all members will endeavor to attend. As there will be no meeting this month, all competition prints are to be handed in on the night of the social. The social is a favorable opportunity for any intending members to join, as there is a most attractive syllabus for the coming winter session.



9th May 1921  Page 7 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170511

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The first of the series of winter socials conducted by the Timaru Photographic Society was held in tho Society’s rooms, when there was a good attendance of members and friends. The rooms have just been redecorated and the fine display of enlargements on the wall added to their attractiveness. The social took the form of a progressive euchre party, the successful competitors being Mrs G.T. Koller and Mr H.H. Kingham. Prizes were presented by Mr Axel Newton. Mr Newton, who is the Society’s Hon. Judge, also commented favorably on the exhibits in the Club’s monthly competition, which resulted as follows: Landscape (enlargement),; Mr E.H. Ombler 1, Mr H.B. Courtis 2. Marine A grade, Mr Ombler 1, Mr Chaplin 2. B. grade, Mr W. Wade 1, Miss R. Cooper 2.



16th May 1921  Page 3 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170516

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A little over 18 months ago the first meeting of a small band of amateur photographers was called together to form a Photographic Society. Since that time this little band of enthusiasts has grown till the present Society consists of 60 members, who are housed in ideal rooms in Hunt and Werry’s Buildings, opposite Assembly Rooms. Their rooms are equipped with all necessary apparatus, including a large enlarging lantern, a projecting lantern, a washing tank, besides a host of other gear necessary to successful photography, so the members have the privilege of using at any time of the day or night gear such as they could not afford, or have room for, in their own homes.

The Council of the Society has been generous in the past in showing the public examples of their work from time to time, and each time the observer could not fail to notice the great progress the Society has made in pictorial art.

At the present time the Society is showing, through the courtesy of Mr J. Radclitt, a few examples of their members work, in the window at the corner of Beywick and Stafford Streets. The secretary (Mr E.H. Ombler) is represented by several fine enlargements.

“The Pillar" being a fine architectural study in rich sepia tone: “Brag" an excellent animal study; “The Pump” a charming composition suggestive of rural England; "Friends” a genre study of high order, and several other pictures of great merit. Mr G.T. Palmer M.A., is represented by three pictures — “A Bypath”, being a pleasing aboreal study in the Timaru Park; “Marbles”, a clever picture reminiscent of one’s schooldays: “Seascape", a pretty little photograph in rich purple sepia. Mr G.O. Chaplin has a finely executed picture entitled “Apple Time” which commends itself at once to the observer. Mr W.A. Courtis’s picture “Mountain and Lake” is a fine technical piece of work. Miss Lindsay shows a neat little landscape, which indicates how a good picture may be made from a commonplace subject. Mr L. Emerson has a very pleasing panel showing nice atmosphere and technical skill.

Altogether the pictures are of high order, and although the collection is small it shows the Society is progressing along the right lines. Mr Ombler advises that his Society has again entered for the Inter Club Competition, and promises the public the pleasure of seeing the fine pictures sent in for this year’s competition, some time in September. Amateur photographers and others are advised not to miss seeing this year’s exhibition.



1st June 1921  Page 6 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170528

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
This evening an interesting lecture, illustrated by lantern slides, will be given by Howard Tripp Esq., on “Astronomy”, in the rooms of the Timaru Photographic Society, opposite the Y.M.C.A., George Street.



4th July 1921  Page 1 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170533

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Demonstration “Lantern Slide Making”, by MR E.H. OMBLER, in the Society’s Rooms, opp. Y.M.CA., on WEDNESDAY 6th July, at 7.30pm.



4th July 1921  Page 7 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170533

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Timaru Photographic Society is to give another of its interesting demonstrations at the Rooms, opposite Y.M.C.A., on Wednesday. The subject is “Lantern-slide Making”, by the secretary (Mr E.H. Ombler), and the members and any visitors who may be interested are assured of an instructive evening, as the slides when made will be projected upon the screen.



7th July 1921  Page 7 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170556

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Last night a large number of members of the Timaru Photographic Society were present at a demonstration, on “Lantern-Slide Making”, given by the secretary (Mr E.H. Ombler). Before giving the actual demonstration, the lecturer pointed out that lantern slide making is no more difficult than ordinary gas-light printing, and explained the uses of the various kinds of plates. Members brought negatives from which slides were made, both by contact and reduction through tho enlarger. These wore toned, bound and passed round for inspection, after which they were shown through the lantern. Members were reminded that the lantern slid© competition closes on Wednesday 3rd August. A humorous notice slide announcing a social on the 23rd July, to which members and visitors are invited, caused considerable amusement.



26th July 1921  Page 7 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170568

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A private social evening was given by the Timaru Photographic Society on Saturday last at the Society’s Rooms, and a most enjoyable evening was spent by the members and their friends. The rooms were tastefully decorated for the occasion. The musical items were much appreciated, the following ladies and gentlemen contributing: Miss Morgan (pianoforte solo), Miss Hartstonge, Miss Bowden and Miss Cooper, Mrs Mayo, and Mr G.T. Palmer. Half way through the program Mr E.H. Ombler gave a lecture, illustrated with lantern views, of the English lakes, which was well received. Dainty refreshments were supplied by the ladies, and tho evening was brought to a close with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne".



3rd August 1921  Page 7 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170572

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Timaru Photographic Society is again before the public with the annual exhibition of inter-club competition photographs, and this year’s exhibition is ahead of all previous ones. The photographs have been excellently arranged in the shop next Murdoch’s, in the Arcade, where the work of six kindred societies is shown — Southland, Wellington, Hamilton, Timaru, Christchurch, and Dunedin, and the exhibits are a revelation to the average “press-the-button” photographer, and show to advantage the high level of art the amateur photographer has attained. The exhibition will be open every afternoon (except to-day) from 3pm to 5pm, and in the evenings from 7pm to 9pm. Tho local society is to be congratulated on the excellent exhibition, and for the commendable action in making the admission free to all.



10th August 1921  Page 7 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170578

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Members of the Timaru Photographic Society and visitors are reminded that this evening there will be a lecture at 7.30pm by Mr Hardeastle, and at 8.30pm a lantern lecture by Mr A. Hume, at the Society’s Rooms, opposite Y.M.C.A. As this promises to be of special interest it is hoped that all members will attend.



12th August 1921  Page 7 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170580

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Timaru Photographic Society held a special meeting on Wednesday night, about two dozen members and friends being present, to hear a lecture by Mr J. Hardcastle on some of the faculties of vision and of attention and their bearing on the judgment of pictures, and to see a set of slide pictures taken and explained by Mr A. Hume. The lecturer described different uses of the eye, dwelling especially on the difference between inattentive, attentive, inquisitive and contemplative vision, and what he called “scouting” vision, which compels the mind to attend to visually prominent objects. The evolution of the race was appealed to in explanation of the fact that this scouting vision is more alert in regard to things at one’s feet, and consequently at the lower side of pictures. The grouping faculty was also dealt with, and some of its limitations indicated. The camera takes in all before it. Where a distant object is the principal subject a foreground should be selected or manufactured, that is of no pictorial value except as a setting. The eye does not see clearly at once, both the near and the distant, and the habit of the mind in regard to these resents the showing of both at once with equal force in a picture. Contemplative vision; it was said, is not focused on a scene or on a picture, but is divergent, in order to take in the whole. Competing centers of visual attraction are then distractive. The eye was said to have a telescopic power, enlarging distant objects looked at, and an experiment in proof of this was suggested. Mr Hume, who recently made an interesting tour and took many photographs, selected for showing scenes from places seldom pictured. Colombo and the Suez Canal furnished several, the ruins of Pompeii a good many excellent and interesting bits of streets and interiors of 2000 years ago. At Genoa, the really remarkable statuary in the great cemetery, supplied most interesting snapshots. Lastly a good number and variety of views in Algiers were in many ways instructive — the people generally, the veiled women, the camel transport, and the very fine French buildings, proving that they are civilizing the Arabs in an energetic way, and odds and ends of street life. Mr Hume was very successful with his camera, and his running comments on the pictures brought out the special interest of each quite happily, while anecdotes more or less humorous, and brief tales of adventure which some of them recalled, made his talk about them more pleasing.

Votes of thanks were passed to both the entertainers by acclamation. Notices were screened of the forthcoming annual meeting and of a competition in lantern slides to be held shortly.



14th September 1921  Page 1 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170600

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
ANNUAL MEETING and Presentation of Prizes, on THURSDAY 15th, at 7.30pm, at Rooms, George St., opp. Y.M.C.A. Intending Members and Friends Invited.



20th September 1921  Page 3 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170610

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
At the annual meeting of the Timaru Photographic Society the President, Mr G.T. Palmer, was able to speak of gratifying progress, and a credit balance of £2 10s, the latter, thanks to revenue received from social functions. An enlarging camera, costing £l6, bad been added to their possessions, and was being paid for by installments. The membership now numbered 60. A presentation was made to Mr A. Newton for his services as judge during the year, and prizes were distributed as follows:

B GRADE: Miss Ward, Miss Hyde, and Miss R. Cooper. Mrs Courtis and Mrs Chisholm, and Messrs Wade and Latimore.
A GRADE: Miss Stevenson, Miss Lindsay, and Messrs Chaplin, Cooper, Craddock, Courtis, Ombler, and G.T. Palmer.
Special prizes for the aggregate and largest exhibitor in the B Grade were won by Miss Ward and Mr Wade respectively.
FOUNDER’S CUP, A Grade: Mr E.H. Ombler.

The chairman said that Mr Salmond had presented a cup for competition, to he known as the "Salmond Challenge Cup”, with certain conditions attached. A syllabus for the ensuing year was adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1921 - 1922							PRESIDENT Mr G.T. PALMER
Vice President: Mr H.H. Kingham	Hon. Secretary: Mr E.H. Ombler	Committee: Miss Wilson	Committee: Miss C. Lindsay	Committee: Miss J. Stevenson	Committee: Mr H.B. Courtis	Committee: Mr G.O. Chaplin	Hon. Auditor: Mr W.A. Courtis	Hon. Judge: Mr A. Newton

11th October 1921  Page 1 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170624

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
OPENING NIGHT

THURSDAY 13th OCTOBER, 7.30PM

DEMONSTRATION By MR G.D. CHAPLIN

Intending Members invited to attend Club Rooms, opp. Y.M.C.A.



11th October 1921  Page 7 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170624

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Timaru Photographic Society held their opening night for the forthcoming season on Thursday and invite intending members to join on that evening. There will he an interesting demonstration on the use of the Society’s enlarging lantern, by Mr G.O. Chaplin. For the fees charged, there is no other club giving their members more for their money and all amateur photographers should help themselves to improve their hobby by joining the Society now.



15th October 1921  Volume 28 Number 10 - Page 516
The Australasian Photographic Review

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
From the Second Annual Report of the Timaru Photographic Society, we notice that the Society has progressed most satisfactorily, finishing the second year with a credit balance of £2 10s., and a membership of sixty.

One of the factors which has helped to make them solvent was the income derived from various social functions.

The principal outlay of the year was on an enlarging lantern £16, which was being paid off by installments.

A presentation was made to Mr A. Newton, who had acted as judge in the various competitions, in appreciation of the time and labor he had ungrudgingly given to the Society. In acknowledging the gift, Mr Newton said he was much struck with the marked progress competitors had made, particularly in the B Grade.

Prize-winners in the various Competitions were as follows:

B GRADE:
Miss Ward, Miss Hyde Miss R. Cooper, Mrs. Courtis, Mrs. Chisholm, Mr Wade and Mr Latimore.
A GRADE:
Miss J. Stevenson, Miss Lindsay and Mr Chaplin, Mr Cooper, Mr Craddock, Mr Courtis, Mr Ombler and Mr G.T. Palmer.

Special prizes for the aggregate and largest exhibitor in the B Grade were won by Miss Ward and Mr Wade respectively.

Founder’s Cup, A Grade: Mr E.H. Ombler.

The chairman said that Mr Salmond had presented a cup for competition to be known as the “Salmond Challenge Cup”.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1921 - 1922							PRESIDENT Mr G.T. PALMER
Vice President: Mr H.H. Kingham	Hon. Secretary: Mr E.H. Ombler	Committee: Miss Wilson	Committee: Miss C. Lindsay	Committee: Miss J. Stevenson	Committee: Mr H.B. Courtis	Committee: Mr G.O. Chaplin	Hon. Auditor Mr W.A. Courtis	Hon. Judge Mr A. Newton

9th November 1921  Page 7 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170636

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
At the monthly meeting of the Timaru Photographic Society, before a good attendance of members, Mr E.H. Ombler gave an excellent demonstration of various toning processes. Thu lecturer dealt first with the usual methods of sepia toning, involving preliminary bleaching and subsequent redevelopment. Various prints were treated, and the results were greatly admired. The lecturer then dealt with processes for blue, green, and red toning, and showed their suitability for certain types of subjects. He was heartily thanked for his helpful demonstration. The society’s monthly competition resulted as follows:

ADVANCED GRADE (PORTRAIT): Mr G.T. Palmer 1: Miss C. Lindsay 2;
A GRADE (OPEN SUBJECT): Mr L. Emerson 1, Alisa J. Stevenson 2;
B GRADE: Mrs Lattimore 1.



2nd December 1921  Page 7 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170636

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
About thirty members of the Timaru Photographic Society met in the rooms last evening, and listened to a repetition of a lecture given last season by Mr J. Hardcastle on varieties of vision in relation to the selection of subjects for artistic pictures, and to the enjoyment of such pictures. The lecture on this occasion was made more interesting by the addition of some lantern pictures prepared by the secretary, Mr Ombler. The president (Mr G.T. Palmer) moved a vote of thanks to the lecturer for the useful suggestions he had made regarding the selection of objects for pictures.



26th April 1922  Page 1 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170820

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
GREAT EXHIBITION

INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS

FOR NEXT 10 DAYS

In the Rooms of the Timaru Photographic Society, opp. Y.M.C.A. Open 4pm to 5pm, 7pm to 10pm (except Saturday). Admission FREE.



10th July 1922  Page 7 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 17882

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Last Wednesday evening Mr H.D. Oddie gave to the members of the Timaru Photographic Society a most interesting and instructive lecture on “The Chemistry of Photography”. After dealing with the technical side of his subject, and describing the ingredients of the chemical agents used nowadays, Mr Oddie demonstrated by the means of test glasses filled with certain chemicals, the action produced upon them by addition of a developer etc. The permanganate test for hypo was shown in the same manner. Mr E.H. Ombler, in returning thanks to Mr Oddie, emphasized the value of the lecture, and referred to Mr Oddie’s valuable help in the early days of the Society, which owed so much to those who did the spade work. He asked Mr Oddie’s acceptance of a framed photograph as a mark of esteem from the members of the Committee.



15th August 1922  Page 6 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 17911

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
An interesting lecture was given in the rooms of the Timaru Photographic Society recently by Mr Axel Newton on the subject of ‘lighting' in photography. The lecturer fully detailed the various effects of lighting on different subjects such as portraiture, landscape, architecture, marine, etc., and explained the gain in tone values and modeling by judicious choice of angle in lighting. Some valuable points were given in lighting for portraiture and of viewpoint to suit certain typos of sitter. Mr Newton then gave a practical demonstration of arranging lighting by photographing the President, Mr G.T. Palmer, by which, with the aid of magnesium, different effects were given to the modeling. At the conclusion of his lecture, Mr Newton was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks for his excellent lecture. The Society is to lose its President, Mr G.T. Palmer, who leaves Timaru at the end of this month, and his loss will be severely felt. Members are to bid him farewell on Saturday next at a social in his honor.



16th August 1922  Page 10 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 17912

PHOTOGRAPHY
AMATEUR CLUBS COMPETITION
EXHIBITION NEXT WEEK
Members of the Timaru Photographic Society and their friends have been pleased to see a placard in Mr H. Kingham’s window, Arcade, showing the results of the annual New Zealand Inter-Club Competition, in amateur work. Each competing club sends to a judge twelve selected photographs of the last season’s work by its members. The judge allots points for various qualities to each picture and adds them together for a total estimate of merit. The order of merit among the Clubs dozens was given as follows:

Invercargill Photographic Society 1127
Wellington Amateur Photographic Society 1088
Auckland Camera Club 1018
Hamilton Amateur Photographic Club 1006
Timaru Photographic Society 923
Dunedin Photographic Society 918
Christchurch Photographic Society 885
Whangarei Photographic Society not marked

The Timaru Club last year tied with Christchurch at the foot of the list. This year it has climbed the ladder two steps, and it is understood, has amongst its dozen the best photographs in the whole collection. The exhibits are now being shown in Dunedin, and are expected to arrive in Timaru on Monday, and to be ready for exhibition, for a week, commencing next Wednesday.



18th August 1922  Page 6 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 17914

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
On view in the Dunedin Photographic Society rooms is a remarkable collection of photographs, the product of the annual inter-club competition recently judged in Wellington. The possible marks for the clubs were 1300, and for individual pictures 100. Timaru Photographic Society (923) was fifth, Mr E.A. Ombler’s study, “In the Shadows” (95 marks), being placed first in the local exhibit. Mr Ombler is secretary to the Timaru Photographic Society.



11th September 1922  Page 1 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 17931

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Annual Meeting. Presentation of Prizes. THURSDAY 14th SEPTEMBER. 7.30pm. In the Society’s Rooms, George Street. OPP. Y.M.C.A.



16th September 1922  Page 3 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 17936

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
THIRD ANNUAL MEETING
There was a representative attendance of members at the third annual meeting of the Timaru Photographic Society in the Society’s rooms on Thursday evening. Mr H.H. Kmgham presided, and expressed his pleasure at seeing such a large attendance of members. He referred to doings of the Society during its three years existence, and considered that it had thoroughly justified its formation. They had considerable expense in connexion with their rooms, but when they reflected upon the help and advice given beginners and the amount of money which they thus saved, apart from the encouragement given to continue the bobby, the membership fee was money well spent. The membership during the year had dropped back by six or eight, and amongst those who had left the Society was the President, Mr G.T. Palmer, whose loss would be keenly felt. The results gained by the Society at outside competitions was very gratifying and very creditable, but he expressed the hope that in the Society’s competitions next year there would be larger entries. These competitions gave members an opportunity of improving their knowledge and of gaining experience. The Society offered exceptional facilities for devotees, and to improve their efficiency, would require enhanced funds, and this could only be accomplished by an increased membership. The Society had been admirably supported by the trade and other friends, but it would be more encouraging to prize donors, if there were more competition for their awards. He trusted that in the coming year the members would do their utmost to increase the membership, and thus extend the Society’s usefulness.

The annual report opened with the encouraging thought that the Society had firmly established itself as one of Timaru’s most flourishing institutions. There had, during the year, been a regrettable drop in the membership, and it was earnestly hoped that the members would see to it that this year their numerical strength would greatly increase. The dark room was now efficiently equipped and the enlarging lantern was proving a great asset both financially and otherwise, some splendid work being turned out by the more serious workers. The Society was greatly indebted to Mr H. Baker for additions to the Library; to the Vice President for card tables, tea urn and gas fittings; to the President and Secretary for duplicating apparatus; to Mr W.A. Courtis for gas fittings; to Messrs J. Wilson, W. Lattimore, G. Watts and Miss Wilson for financial assistance; to Mr W.G. Salmon for silver cup, Mr G. Watts for developing trays, and to Miss Ward and Miss Lindsay for gifts of cover for lantern, spoons, dishes, etc. The Society was fortunate in securing the help of Mr J. Hardcastle, Mr H.D. Oddie and Mr Axel Newton, for most interesting and instructive lectures, and also to Mr G.O. Chaplin and the secretary for lantern lectures. The Society was greatly indebted to Mr Axel Newton for his arduous task of honorary judge, and it is greatly to his credit that his decisions had been so favorably received, and through his help and guidance, the Society had just recently been placed in the enviable position it holds in the present inter-club competition. The prize list was generously sustained by Messrs W. Baxter, Waterworth’s Ltd., W.G. Salmon, J. Wilson, H. Baker, G. Westoby, C. Probert, E.C. Ayres, P.W. Hutton and Co, G. Watts, J.C. Oddie and Co., and E.H. Ombler, and this had enabled the Council to allot 41 prizes for the year's work. The Society also owed its best thanks to the editor of the “Australasian Photo Review”, and to Messrs Harrington's, and the “Amateur Photographer” for gratis copies of their valuable journals, and especially to the two foremen for their assistance in publishing of club matter, while Mr J.R. Stewart had donated copies of the “American Journal of Photography”. Thanks are also due to the “Timarn Herald" Co., and the “Timaru Post” Co., for kindness and help in inserting reports of meetings from time to time, especially to Mr Hardrastle, who was always ready to give the Society the benefit of his knowledge of the art, in his reports, and to the managements of the Grand Theatre and Theatre Royal for displaying notice slides in their respective theatres whenever asked to do so. The Dunedin Photographic Society was deserving of thanks for regular copies of their monthly budget, which was always interesting and appreciated. Mr W.G. Salmon had again shown his generosity by donating a silver cup to the Advanced Grade, and Mr Geo. Westoby a silver medal for the B Grade, both gentlemen deserving best thanks for their valuable gifts. Reference was also made to the departure of Mr G.T. Palmer, and of Miss Stevenson, whose retirement through ill health deprived the Society of a very valuable member.

The balance sheet showed receipts amounting to £69 1s 10d, and included subscriptions £36 9s, revenue from socials £ll 3s, donations £3 5s 9d, revenue from exhibitions £2 5s 3d, balance carried forward £9 8s 6. Expenditure included £33 4s, apparatus £6 10s 6d, sundries £3 14s 9d, leaving cash in hand and at the hank £l0 0s 8d.

The report and balance sheet were, unanimously adopted.

The secretary referred, in eulogistic terms, to the great interest taken in the Society’s welfare by Mr W.G. Salmon. Mr Salmon had, unfortunately, had to undergo three or four operations for a disability he wished to get rid of in order to go to the war. He was at present recovering from an operation. He had donated several valuable prizes for competition, and had now given a handsome silver cup for the most points in the advanced grade. He moved that the society express its sincere appreciation of the help given by Mr Salmon, and of his magnificent gift, and its hope that he will speedily recover from his disability, and that a letter, embodying these sentiments, he forwarded to Mr Salmon. The motion was carried with loud applause.

OFFICE BEARERS
The election of office-bearers resulted as follows:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1921 - 1922							PRESIDENT Mr H.H. Kingham
Vice President: Miss Wilson	Hon. Secretary: Mr E.H. Ombler	Committee: Miss E.M. Ward	Committee: Miss C. Lindsay	Committee: Miss Tasker	Committee: Mr C. Probert	Committee: Mr G.O. Chaplin	Hon. Auditor Mr W.A. Courtis	Hon. Judge Mr Axel Newton

COMPETITIONS
The competition rules were considered seriatim and discussed. It was decided that a new rule be added, that for points prizes, points to be awarded only for syllabus competitions.

The secretary emphasized the necessity of having prints handed in on the night of monthly meetings, as otherwise competitions could not be carried out expeditiously and much extra work was involved for the officials.

The question as to whether two or three prizes should constitute elevation, from one grade to the next was discussed, and as to whether promotion should be immediate or at the end of the current financial year.

Mr Newton recommended that the rule be altered to three, in order to give a bettor opportunity of proving a member's ability.

Mr Newland thought that the judge could be asked to recommend or otherwise, if he considered a member was sufficiently qualified to go to a higher grade.

It was ultimately decided that elevation be made after three first prizes, unless the judge recommended promotion previously if work warranted it.

On this year’s rules, Messrs W.W. Wade and Newland were elevated to the Advance Grade, and Miss Latimore from B. to A.

It was decided that the meeting nights remain as at present: the first Thursday in each month at 7.30pm and the beginners class the third Thursday in each month, in the Society’s rooms, Hunt and Werry's, Buildings, opposite Y.M.C.A.

The question of next year’s Inter-Club competitions was discussed, in the light of a suggestion that Timaru be the center for New Zealand.

The president favored holding the competition here, and authorized some of the responsibilities and the work involved.

The Secretary stated that the Society should consider it a distinct honor at receiving a request to hold the annual inter-club competition in Timaru when the Society was only in its third year. He commented on the value of inter-club matches from a photographic point of view and upon the in progress Timaru had made, stating that the competitions being held here would give the Society a decided fillip. They had the pleasure of knowing that, while Dunedin had considered the Society’s first exhibit as simply “pretty”, Dunedin was now in the mortifying position of being below Timaru in the inter-club competitions. He went into detail of the work that would have to be undertaken, and advised members to get to work at once in order to prepare for the inter-club competitions which will be held in June next.

It was decided to open a furnishing fund in order to add to the facilities offered by the Club, and the holding of a social or some other similar function was decided upon, the date to be left to the Council.

A hearty vote of thanks to the office-bearers, prize donors, judge and to the Press concluded the business, after which the ladies provided an appetizing supper.

PRIZE WINNERS
During the evening the prizes won during the year were presented by the chairman as follows: Salmon Challenge cup, G.T. Palmers; Founder’s Cup, J. Newlands; Westoby Medal, Mrs Lattimore; largest number of prints in B. grade monthly competitions Mrs Lattimore, special prize for print trimming in all grades, W.W. Wade.

OTHER PRIZES WERE:
ADVANCED GRADE: G.T. Palmer, 1st “Portrait”, 1st (equal) “Open Subject”, 2nd “Landscape”, 1st “Architecture”, 2nd “Genre”;
Miss C. Lindsay, 2nd “Portrait”, 2nd “Architecture”;
E.H. Ombler, 1st (equal), “Open Subject”, 1st “Landscape”, 1st "Special Fruit Study", 1st “Genre";
G.O. Chaplin, 2nd “Open Subject".

A. GRADE: A.L. Emerson, 1st “Open Subject”; Miss Stevenson, 2nd “Open subject, 1st “Children at Play”; J. Newland, 1st “Shipping”, 2nd “Landscape", 1st “Night Study”, 1st “Special Fruit Study”; Miss E.M. Ward, 2nd “Shipping", 2nd “Tree Study”, 1st “Architecture Interior”; W.W. Wade, 2nd “Children at Play”, 1st “Landscape”, 2nd “Special Fruit Study”, 1st “Street Scene”, 1st "Lantern Slide”; W.A. Courtis, 1st “Tree Study”; Mrs Lattimore, 2nd “Night Study", 2nd “Lantern Slide”.

B. GRADE: Miss Tasker, 1st “Shipping"; Mrs Lattimore, 1st “Open subject”, 1st “Tree Study"; Miss Stewart, 2nd “Shipping”; Miss B. Robinson, 1st “Children at Play”, 1st "Night Study”; Miss Fraser, 2nd "Tree Study”, 2nd “Lantern Slide”; Miss T. Russell, 1st “Landscape”; Miss I. Green, 2nd “Landscape”, 2nd “Night Study”; W. Lattimore, 1st “Lantern Slide".



15th November 1922  Volume 29 Number 11 - Page 582
The Australasian Photographic Review

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

THE MEN’S COUNCIL OF THE
TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
NEW ZEALAND
Standing: H.B. Courtis, G.O. Chaplin
Sitting: E.H. Ombler (Secretary), G.T. Palmer M.A. (President), H.H. Kingham (Vice-President)

5th February 1923  Page 10 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18041

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Although somewhat of an off season for lectures, there was a very full attendance of members and friends at the rooms of the Timaru Photographic Society on Thursday last, when a most interesting lecture demonstration on the “carbro” process, was given by Mr C.I. Probert. The, lecturer treated his subject in a most thorough manner, and took some good examples of his own work to work upon. The colors Mr Probert produced some of the pictures in were very beautiful — ranging from red chalk to a deep sea green. This latter color was used upon a marine subject, and was much admired. That his audience was an interested one, was evinced from the number of notebooks in use, and the many questions asked and satisfactorily explained by Mr Probert. In an interval during the demonstration, the secretary (Mr Ombler) handed round for inspection about two dozen lantern slides produced in natural colors in the Paget Color Process by two Christchurch gentlemen, who had kindly lent the slides to the Timaru Society. But for trouble with the lantern, these, slides would have been shown on the screen, when their beauties would have shown to better advantage.. At the conclusion of the demonstration Mr Probert was accorded most enthusiastic applause.



15th February 1923  Volume 30 Number 2 - Page 104
The Australasian Photographic Review

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
From the annual report we cull the following items:

A total membership of no less than 50.

Out of a total income of about £5O per annum, have bought and paid for out of revenue a half-plate enlarger, equipped with an f/4.5 Ross lens; darkroom, fitted with running water and sink; lecture room with chairs, table, bookcase and also crockery and gear for supper, which is in variably dispensed after meetings.

In addition, though such a young club, it has been offered, and accepted, the organization and carrying out of the New Zealand Inter-Club Competition for 1924, no small honor.



9th April 1923  Page 2 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18078

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
On Thursday evening the members of the Timaru Photographic Society listened to a most interesting lecture on “Composition”, delivered by Mr A.J. Rae of the Technical College. Mr Rae compelled close attention by his extremely happy knack of illustrating his theories. He commenced by referring to the origin of art, and fully described the motive of “line”, as applied to both art and photography, and explained the value of lines and ‘rhythm', as behind all art was ‘rhythm', which is divided into “line rhythm” and “tone rhythm”. The lecture then went on to differentiate between the "button pusher", and the photographic artist, and emphasized the fact that before a photographer could hope to achieve much success in composition of his pictures, he must rely upon ancient art for his inspirations. Raphael’s paintings were instanced and some excellent diagrams were made by Mr Rae on the blackboard, to illustrate the “bones" of the various compositions. The symmetry of Raphael’s work was worth special attention. Some different forms of composition were shown in examples of diagonal, horizontal, and pyramid forms. Mr Rae, by sketching the principal lines composing the various pictures enabled tho audience to fully conceive the methods adopted. Mr Rae referred specially to the work of Corot, who conveyed so much to the mind from simple motives, and the lecturer said that South Canterbury was full of Corot-like subjects. In small work, Mr Rae mentioned that great detail was helpful, but the same detail in larger work would probably ruin the effect aimed at. Mr Rae was warmly applauded, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to him for his excellent lecture.



19th May 1923  Page 2 - Timaru Herald

DOMINION AMATEUR COMPETITION
For several years past a most interesting competition has been held by the various Photographic Societies in New Zealand in which each competing Society enters twelve pictures representing the best work submitted during the year. The Society holding the competition appoints its own judges and the Society obtaining the highest marks is declared the champion for that year and has the right to manage the competition the following year.

Four years ago, the Timaru Photographic Society made its first appearance in this annual competition, and although very much outclassed, the opinion expressed by many was that the local Society would not be long in making its way further up the ladder, and so it has proved.

Steadily the Timaru Photographic Society has forged ahead till last year it was “placed” very creditably having actually higher marks than the veteran Society — Dunedin — and the exhibition of these photographs in the Society’s rooms when 96 pictures were hung will be remembered by the large number who saw them as the quality of the work shown was a revelation to those who look upon the camera as a mere mechanical contrivance.

As the result of Timaru’s progress, the Society has been offered and has accepted the entire control of the Inter-Club Competition for this season, which besides being a compliment to the Society is a compliment to the town itself.

The judges whom the Society has appointed are gentlemen well qualified to act in that capacity. They are — Mr A.J. Rae, art master of the Technical College; Mr J. Hardcastle, late of the “Timaru Herald” and Mr J.R. Stewart, of the Lorne Studios.

Already, the principal Societies have notified their intention of competing, viz. Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch, Invercargill, and Wanganui, so the competition promises to be a keen one and the exhibition which follows should draw a large attendance.

The secretary of the Timaru Photographic Society states that anyone interested in the society or its work is always welcome to attend the monthly meetings (held in the Society’s "Rooms, opp. the Y.M.C.A.), on the first Thursday in every month. At the next meeting on 7th June a demonstration on the making of lantern-slides will be given by Mr G.O. Chaplin and a most interesting evening will be assured.



21st May 1923  Page 4 - PRESS, VOLUME LIX, ISSUE 17768

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The various photographic societies of New Zealand have, for several years past, held an interesting annual competition. Each society enters the twelve best pictures representing the best work done during the year.

During the last four years the Timaru Photographic Society has made steady forward strides, and last year was placed high up on the list.

As a result of Timaru's progress, the Society has been offered, and has accepted, control of the inter-club competition for this year. The judges will be Mr A.J. Rae, Mr John Hardcastle, and Mr J.R. Stewart.

The principal societies have already notified their intention of competing: Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch, Invercargill, and Wanganui and the contest promises to be a keen one.



19th June 1923  Page 5 - PRESS, VOLUME LIX, ISSUE 17793

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The members of the Timaru Photographic Society assembled in their rooms on Saturday evening for the third social of the season. The first half of the evening was devoted to progressive euchre. The following were the prize-winners: Miss Coutes and Miss Ward, and Mrs H.G. Segar, Messrs Kingham and Christmas. During the evening the secretary, Mr E.H. Qmbler, projected on the screen a series of photographic pictures dealing with the discovery of the tomb of Tut-Ankh-Amen. Mr Ombler accompanied the pictures with interesting explanatory remarks.



28th July 1923  Page 1 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
ANNUAL EXHIBITION Of PHOTOGRAPHS

To be opened by
HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR

At the Rooms of the
TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Opp. Y.M.C.A.,

on MONDAY 30th, at 8pm
FOR ONE WEEK. Admission FREE



30th July 1923  Page 4 - PRESS, VOLUME LIX, ISSUE 17828

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The annual exhibition of photographs, organized by the Timaru Photographic Society, will be opened by the Mayor, Mr G.J. Wallace (In office 1923 - 1929), to-night. Close upon a hundred pictures from all parts of New Zealand will be shown.



31st July 1923  Page 3 - PRESS, VOLUME LIX, ISSUE 17829

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The annual exhibition of competitive sets of pictures by New Zealand amateur photographers was opened in the Timaru Photographic Society rooms last evening by the Mayor, Mr G.J. Wallace.

Eight societies are represented, and each sent in twelve pictures, so that there are close on a hundred specimens, of this modern art.

As a whole, the collection is looked on as being superior to those of previous years. Each year's collection travels round among the competing clubs.

There is striking variety in the subjects, and also in mode of treatment. In judging, the exhibits were taken in Classes, according to subjects, and the origin of each was unknown. Each picture was allotted percentage marks on its merits, and finally each club's twelve was valued as a whole in comparison with the other sets.

1923 NEW ZEALAND INTER-CLUB PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP	MARKS	RANK
Invercargill Camera Club	1072	1st
Dunedin Photographic Society	1002	2nd
Timaru Photographic Society	987	3rd
Wellington Circle	981	4th
Wellington Amateur Photographic Society	946	5th
Christchurch Photographic Society	853	6th
Auckland Camera Club	837	7th
Wanganui Camera Club	781	8th

The president of the Timaru Photographic Society (Mr H.H. Kingham) introduced the Mayor, who expressed his pleasure at being asked to open the exhibition. It was highly creditable, he said, that the Timaru club should be considered worthy enough to house the exhibition. Photography developed a taste for art, and the good photographer should be able to discuss the beauties in the character of his fellow men, as well as the beauties of Nature. People who took such an interest in producing artistic photographs were quite evidently looking for the beauty in everyday scenes, and they were certainly successful. Such a trait in their characters helped them immensely in becoming good citizens. In conclusion, he said he hoped that the exhibition would result in stimulated interest and an increased membership for the Timaru Society. He then formally declared the exhibition open.

There was a large attendance of spectators who, judging by their remarks, thoroughly enjoyed the exhibition.



15th August 1923  Page 2 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
There is at present on view in the window of Kingham’s Supply Store in the Arcade, the certificate which the Timaru Photographic Society awarded to the Southland Technical College Camera Club in the recent inter-club competition. The certificate is an excellent example of old English reed pen writing such as the monks of old used to write their manuscripts, and is the work of an English artist at present living in Dunedin.



11th September 1923  Page 1 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

FOURTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

and Prize Distribution

on THURSDAY 13th September, at 7.30pm.

in the Society’s Rooms, opp. Y.M.C.A.



11th September 1923  Page 2 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
ANNUAL MEETING
Attention is drawn to a notice on the front page announcing the annual genera] meeting and distribution of prizes by the Timaru Photographic Society at their rooms, opp. the Y.M.C.A., on Thursday evening next, at 7.30pm. Intending members and friends are cordially invited.



14th September 1923  Page 8 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
ANNUAL MEETING
The Timaru Photographic Society held its fourth annual general meeting last evening when there was a good attendance of members. The president (Mr H.H. Kingham) was in the chair. The annual report, presented by the Council, congratulated members on the success the Society had achieved in the four years of its existence. It was becoming better known, and its future prospects were bright. The membership was now over sixty, increased interest in photography was being manifested, and the quality of the work sent in for competitions showed increasing improvement. The Society’s rooms offered valuable facilities to members. The equipment of the dark room was now complete, electric light replacing gas, and a vertical enlarger and new lighting left nothing to be desired. The lecture room, thanks especially to the president, Mr Kingham, had been fitted with powerful electric lighting, comfortable seating, and a splendid bookcase. During the year several members had given interesting and instructive lectures and demonstrations and competitions had been held monthly in three grades, Mr Axel Newton being the judge.

The chief prizes and winners were

SALMON CHALLENGE CUP: E.H. Ombler

FOUNDER'S CHALLENGE CUP: Miss E.M. Ward

WESTOBY MEDAL: Miss H.A. McKay

PRESIDENT'S MEDAL: Miss E.M. Ward

Field days had been a failure, but social evenings and card parties had been very successful and had kept the Society solvent. A jumble sale had also been a profitable venture. The ladies who had provided suppers were deserving of the Society’s best thanks. The Inter-Club Competition was held this year by this Society. Eight societies competed. The honorary judges were A.J. Rae, J. Hardcastle and J.R. Stewart. Invercargill was placed first, Timaru third. The task of the judges was an extremely difficult one, and occupied them a fortnight. The Society's sincere thanks were offered them for their valuable assistance.

The report gave a list of donors of various articles for the equipment of the rooms and of financial assistance, for which thanks were recorded, also for the assistance of the Press for reports, and the managers of the Pictures for showing lantern slides. The report concluded with notes of satisfaction that great strides had been made in pictorial art in Timaru, and that the Society was financially stronger than ever.

The balance sheet showed the finances to be in a very healthy condition. In spite of heavier expenses than formerly, there was still a credit balance showing. Both the balance sheet and the report were adopted unanimously. The president pointed out the facilities now at the disposal of members, urging greater efforts on the part. The facilities he said, afforded by the Society were equal to anything in the Dominion, if not in Australasia. Mr Kingham eulogized the work done by the Society.

Votes of thanks were passed by acclamation to the president and secretary for their work during, the past year. In recognition of his work as honorary judge for the past three years an honorary membership was conferred upon Mr Axel Newton, and the secretary spoke of the splendid work accomplished by the judge, and referred to the debt the Society owed him. Mr Newton, on returning thanks, was accorded hearty applause. For their work in connection with the Inter-Club Competition. Messrs J.R. Stewart, A.J. Rae and J. Hardcastle were accorded a similar honor. The secretary emphasized the size of the task that these gentlemen had accomplished, and in asking them to accept an honorary membership he hoped that they would accept it in the spirit in which it was given.

It was decided to dispense with the monthly competitions and substitute quarterly exhibitions. Provision was also made for an associate membership whereby anyone interested in the Society could obtain membership in an honorary capacity. The Club night (Thursday) was retained. Votes of thanks were passed to the donors of prizes to tho editors of the “Australasian Photo Review”, of Harrington’s journal, and of the Dunedin Photographic Society budget, to the retiring officers, to Mr Courtis for his work as auditor, and to the Press.



14th September 1923  Page 14 - PRESS, VOLUME LIX, ISSUE 17868

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the Timaru Photographic Society was held in the Society's rooms, George street, on the 13th September, Mr H.H. Kingham presiding.

The fourth annual report stated that from the Society's inception there had been practically no cessation in activities, as contrary to general public opinion, the season is continuous throughout the year.

The Society was becoming better recognized through the medium of exhibitions and socials, and its future was particularly bright. The membership now showed a total of sixty and greater interest was being taken by the more serious workers. The quality of the work at present being sent in showed remarkable superiority over previous years.

As a mark of confidence by the members the retiring Council were re-elected with the addition of Miss Ward and Miss Tasker, who occupied positions left vacant by Mr H.B. Courtis and Miss J. Stevenson. Thirteen Council meetings were held during the year. The equipment of the dark-room was now most complete, electric light replacing gas and the enlarging lantern being converted to the latest vertical position. The society expressed its thanks to the following for gifts: Messrs W.A. Courtis, F.J. Rollesion M.P., H.H. Kingham, E.H. Ombler, A. Newton, H.D. Oddie, C.T. Robert, Miss Ward; Mesdames Lindsay, Ward, Wilson, Tasker, and Stewart. The Society was fortunate in securing the help of Messrs A.T. Rae, A. Newton, C.T. Robert, G.O. Chaplin, H.H. Kingham and E.H. Ombler in the matter of instructive lectures and demonstrations.

Competitions in three grades had been held each month throughout the year.

The Society deeply regretted losing, by death, the late Mr W.G. Hamilton, who was showing much promise in his work, and the sympathy of the Society was extended to Mr and Mrs Hamilton and family in their bereavement.

The prize-list was generously sustained by Messrs G. Westoby, H.H. Kingham, E.H. Ombler, J. Newland, W.G. Salmon, C.T. Robert, H. Baker, J. Oddie and Co., and Waterworths Ltd., and enabled the society to allot 23 prizes for the year's work.

The field days and outings had again proved a failure with the exception of the night outing.

The financial side of the social evenings and card parties was gratifying and literally kept the Society solvent.

The inter-club competitions, held in Timaru, were opened by the Mayor, Mr G.J. Wallace, and there were eight clubs competing. Invercargill headed the list and Timaru was placed third.

Trophies were won as follows:

SALMON CHALLENGE CUP: E.H. Ombler

FOUNDER'S CHALLENGE CUP: Miss E.M. Ward

WESTOBY MEDAL: Miss H.A. McKay

PRESIDENT'S MEDAL: Miss E.M. Ward

It was much to be regretted that the Society had sustained the loss, through theft, of two pictures and some apparatus during the year. In summarizing the year's work it was noteworthy that great strides had been made in pictorial art in Timaru; and continuance of such progress will help to place the Society in the forefront of amateur art.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1923 - 1924							PRESIDENT Mr H.H. KINGHAM
Vice President: Miss M. Wilson	Hon. Secretary: Mr E.H. Ombler	Assistant Secretary: Mr C.I. Provert	Committee: Miss E.W. Ward	Committee: Miss C. Lindsay	Committee: Miss I. Tasker	Committee: Mr L.H. Tozer	Committee: Mr G.O. Chaplin	Hon. Auditor Mr W.A. Courtis

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12th October 1923  Page 6 - PRESS, VOLUME LIX, ISSUE 17892

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
On Thursday evening next an illustrated lecture will be given under the auspices of the Timaru Photographic Society on "With Allenby Through Palestine". The material for the lecture was collected by an officer with General Allenby's forces, and nearly 90 slides will be shown of the military operations in Palestine in addition to some exceptionally fine scenic pictures. It is worthy of mention that these slides have been shown in all the larger cities in England, and have been specially loaned to the Timaru Society from London.



8th October 1923  Page 2 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
On Thursday evening, at 8pm, the Timaru Photographic Society will give an illustrated lantern lecture, "With Allenby through Palestine”, in the Y.M.C.A. Hall, George Street. The material for the lecture was collected by an officer with General Allenby’s forces, and nearly 90 slides will be shown of the military operations in Palestine, besides some beautiful scenic pictures. This lecture should appeal to returned soldiers who served in that region, and also, to Bible students, as there are several excellent slides of the wonderful city of Jerusalem and elsewhere. It is worthy of mention that these slides have been shown in all the larger cities in England, and have been specially loaned to the Timaru Photographic Society from London.



12th October 1923  Page 5 - Timaru Herald

WAR PICTURES
WITH ALLENBY IN PALESTINE
It was a highly-satisfied audience which trooped out of the lecture hall at the Y.M.C.A. last night after the illustrated lecture which was given there by Mr E.H. Ombler, under the auspices of the Timaru Photographic Society. The subject of the lecture was the military campaign of General Allenby in Palestine in connection with the Great War. The lecture, an excellent one in all respects, was a written one, which has been given in England with great success, and was given in New Zealand for the first time last night. It was sent out by W. Butcher and Sons, London, in order to show the virtues of the watch-pocket camera, which provided the photographs from which the slides were made. Mr Ombler read the lecture in a clear and effective way, so that all the points were well brought out; and the audience listened to the details and viewed the splendid illustrations of Allenby's masterly campaign with intense interest. In addition to the war pictures the illustrations included a good many views of places and buildings of interest in the Holy Land, as well as some pretty pastoral scenes, the latter giving an insight into the poor agricultural and pastoral condition of Palestine. The pictures were a remarkably good lot and were well thrown on the screen by Mr H.H. Kingham.



5th December 1923  Page 2 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Timaru Photographic Society are holding their annual jumble sale at their rooms in Hunt and Werry’s Buildings, opposite Y.M.C.A., on Thursday 6th December, and invite the public to come and make purchases from the well-stocked stalls — Christmas cheer, photographic goods — in fact, there will he a host of good things, besides competitions, in which cameras are given away as prizes. There will be no charge for admission.



11th March 1924  Page 4 - TIMARU HERALD

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
On Thursday evening last members of the Timaru Photographic Society met, when three most instructive and interesting papers were given.

The first paper given by the President (Mr H.H. Kingham) was on the use of stops in the camera — a subject which is little understood by the majority of amateur photographers. Mr Kingham’s audience followed very closely his points, and some very helpful hints were given.

The second paper was on “Correct Development", and was given by Mr E.H. Ombler, After comparing the different speeds and values of the various plates at present on the market, the speaker explained the different actions of certain developers and pointed out the advantages of certain methods. To illustrate his meaning the speaker gave several instances of the effect of over and under development, and explained the manner in which these errors could be avoided. To complete the time allotted him Mr Ombler gave some extremely useful hints which were much appreciated.

The third paper on the “Intensification of Bromide Prints”, was clearly given by Mr C.L. Probert. After explaining the method he proposed to adopt, Mr Probert showed a print which had been cut in half, one half being intensified and the other left in its original state. The enhanced effect of the intensified image was very marked. After showing this print Mr Probert demonstrated the actual operation and produced from a “washy” print one that was full of “depth” and much improved in tone.

At the conclusion of their respective papers the lecturers were accorded very hearty votes of thanks.

The result of the Society's first quarterly exhibition were on the walls, and altogether some forty pictures were shown. Before the conclusion of the evening the Ladies Committee provided a very dainty supper, which was much appreciated.

It is regretted that the public do not accept the Society's standing invitation to attend these monthly meetings, which arc held in tho Society’s rooms in Hunt and Werry's buildings, opposite the Y.M.C.A.. on the first Thursday in every month.



5th April 1924  Page 6 - TIMARU HERALD

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
On Thursday evening members of the Timaru Photographic Society (not as many as the occasion deserved) witnessed the showing and listened to a description of a large number of lantern slides, illustrating the processes of manufacture of a “reflex" camera, a reflex being chosen as the subject because there are more parts in it and therefore more to be shown in stages of its production. The slides were made and the description prepared for Messrs Butcher Bros., a British firm of camera makers, and if their desire was to give people a greater interest in this widely used and popular instrument, the camera, they could hardly have hit upon a more excellent means of doing so. Their slides took one into a number of vast factories where the multitude of parts of a reflex camera are produced — factories not devoted to camera work only but general engineering shops, where Butcher Bros, have their metal parts prepared — while wood, leather and ether materials are dealt with in their own factory. The various little bits of metal in a camera require specially made tools to shape them, and in most cases the tools are worked by automatic machines, of which, perhaps a majority, are run by women. Every little bit of metal in the camera it was shown, requires a separate machine to form it, besides others to prepare rods and sheets for use. The views of the engineering shops were almost amazing in the way floor space, roofing, and shafting had been economized by crowding machines near each other, yet leaving room for the men or women to work on them. The “close ups” of individual machines were revelations of massiveness and intricacy. The wood-working machines were much simpler, but not less interesting. The making of bellows, enamelling, etc.; every detail in fact of the manufacture of the camera were illustrated. Some time ago a second set of slides made by the same firm was exhibited here, illustrating the Campaign of Genera) Allenby in Palestine, from photographs taken with one of Butcher Bros vest-pocket cameras. To Mr Ombler, secretary to the Society belongs the credit of obtaining these Sets of instructive slides from the firm, not only for the Timaru Society but for all the affiliated Societies; and after they have gone round they will be returned to the firm with the hearty thanks of the New Zealand Societies. The Allenby set is now in the hands of the Christchurch Society. The ladies of the Society provided tea on Thursday evening. The first prize in a competition — best contact print taken on the occasion of the late picnic — was awarded by the judge, Mr Rae, to Mr Chaplin. Another picnic to Hanging Rock is to be held in Easter week.



17th April 1924  Page 2 - TIMARU HERALD

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
A picnic to Hanging Rock on Saturday has been organized by the Timaru Photographic Society. A 25-seater char-a-banc will leave the Society’s Rooms, opposite Y.M.C.A. at 9 am, the fare being 4s only. Seats may be booked at Kingham’s, Oddies’ or Probert’s.



12th May 1924  Page 6 - PRESS, VOLUME LX, ISSUE 18070

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Considerable interest is being taken in amateur photographic circles in Timaru regarding the new Bromoil process. This process is having a big run in England at the present time, and up till now has not been practised to any great extent in New Zealand.

The Timaru Photographic Society is forming a class in this branch of the art, and it is more than likely that the forthcoming inter-club competition will include some examples of the work among the entries.

The Timaru class will be under the direction of Messrs Rae and E.H. Ombler.

The Bromoil process is really a permanent oil process, capable of extreme control in the artist's hands. The photograph may be modified, the contrasts increased or diminished, and the artist is allowed individual expression. Any photograph, however good, is thus capable of further improvement. The process embodies, primarily, purely photographic methods; secondly, the work is completed by brush plus oil pigments of any color on the artist's palette. The photograph is soaked in water, and the high lights absorb so much moisture that they repel the greasy pigment. The shadows, of varying degrees, do not absorb so much water, therefore they are more receptive to the oil pigment.

If the correct materials are used the process is quite a simple one, and the result is equal to an etching or a mezzo tint.



14th July 1924  Page 5 - PRESS, VOLUME LX, ISSUE 18124

CHRISTCHURCH Y.M.C.A. CAMERA CLUB
The Christchurch Y.M.C.A. Camera Club, at its meeting on Saturday evening, by courtesy of the Timaru Photographic Society, was privileged to have an illustrated lecture on "The Making of a Pressman Reflex Camera". Mr H. Crewe read the lecture, and Mr W.A. Taylor operated the lantern. The slides showed to advantage the enterprise of Messrs Butcher and Sons, of London, camera makers. The huge factory with its varied machinery, the making of cameras from start to finish, and the keen critical testing of the finished article was a revelation to all who viewed the slides. There was a large attendance.



9th September 1924  Page 6 - OTAGO DAILY TIMES, ISSUE 19272

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Dunedin Photographic Society exhibition of the 96 photographs entered in the sixth annual New Zealand Inter-club Competition was opened for a private view for members in the club’s rooms last evening. The entries this year represent eight clubs. Each club is limited to 12 pictures, all of which must be of New Zealand subjects. The judge is Professor Shelley M.A., Christchurch, and his awards are as follow; Invercargill Camera Club, Wellington Camera Circle, Dunedin Photographic Society, Wellington Camera Club, Christchurch Photographic Society, Auckland Camera Club, Timaru Photographic Society, and Wairarapa Photographic Society. The exhibition will be open to the public this afternoon and evening.



15th September 1924  Page 1 - Timaru Herald
16th September 1924  Page 2 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING AND PRESENTATION OF PRIZES of the TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY, on THURSDAY 18th September, at 7.30pm, in the Society’s Rooms, Hunt and Werry’s Buildings, opp. Y.M.C.A. Intending Members and Public cordially invited.



29th September 1924  Page 1 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
INTER-CLUB EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHS

In the SOCIETY’S ROOMS
Opposite Y.M.C.A., Opening

TUESDAY, 3Oth, 7PM
and Daily from 3pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm.

CLOSING .SATURDAY NIGHT.
Admission Free



15th October 1924  Volume 31 Number 10 - Page 528
The Australasian Photographic Review

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
We extract the following notes from the Annual Report: Membership stands at practically same figure as last year.

THE WINNERS OF THE VARIOUS TROPHIES WERE AS FOLLOWS: Total 33 Prints entered for the competitions
SALMON CHALLENGE CUP: Highest Aggregate in Advanced Grade: E.H. OMBLER	FOUNDERS CHALLENGE CUP: Highest Aggregate in “A” Grade: L.H. TOZER	WESTOBY MEDAL: Highest Aggregate in “B” Grade: C. HARRISON	PRESIDENT’S MEDAL: Highest Aggregate in any Grade: L.H. TOZER	SECRETARY’S PRIZE: Member submitting Largest Number of Prints throughout the Year: L.H. TOZER

Two outings were held, and these were well supported, a char-a-banc and two cars being filled to capacity.

Card parties and social evenings are increasingly popular, and add considerably to revenue. A Jumble Sale also brought in £lO.

The revenue of the Society, although not so large as last year, shows the largest credit balance, and the balance-sheet shows careful and economical expenditure.

Mr C. HARRISON
The Society deeply regrets to record the death of Mr C. Harrison, whose decease deprived the Society of an earnest worker. The loss is felt all the keener from the fact that in spite of failing health, Mr Harrison had prepared a set of pictures for the last Exhibition, and also that he was to receive the “B” Grade Medal for this year.

One cannot but note with satisfaction the steady progress of the Society. In four years it has completely fitted up and equipped a suite of rooms that would be difficult to improve upon, and in spite of heavy expenditures, all of which have been met, the Society has now placed a substantial sum in the bank, which will form the nucleus of a reserve fund, to be added to each year, to provide for any contingency that may arise.

The above shows a healthy spirit for a society in so small a town as Timaru, and we hope to see some more of the Australian societies show equally commendable enterprise and progress.



7th November 1924  Page 11 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
On Tuesday evening the members of the Timaru Photographic Society were given two excellent lectures on uncommon subjects. The first lecture was on “Bacteriology", by Mr C.L. Gillies B.Ag., and the second on “Photomicrography”, given by Mr R. deB. Adamson.

Mr Gillies, in his opening remarks on the subject of “bacteria”, referred to the general conception of bacilli as relating to disease and trouble generally — ignoring the tremendous work that bacteria are callable of in helping in life and instanced cases both in medical and agricultural science. The lecturer illustrated by means of lantern slides various forms of bacteria and germ life, explaining the functions of each, the lowest form of life being the “amoebae”. Several slides were shown of the germs of such diseases as cholera, typhoid, consumption; etc., and some extremely interesting slides showing the lowest form of life and its life history and how through evolution it eventually reverts back to its original state. The lecturer referred to the great services rendered to mankind by such men as Pasteur and Lord Lister, whose investigations into bacteriology had brought about some marvelous knowledge in science. After concluding his series of slides, Mr Gillies produced an excellent microscope with a large number of microscopic specimens, and invited the audience to inspect the wonderful things he had to show them. One lady remarked that the transverse section of a prune leaf was beautiful enough to trim a summer hat. Another slide of a portion of a leaf was exactly like a most beautiful piece of multicolored mosaic.

Supper was then served by the ladies, after which Mr Adamson commenced his lecture on “Photomicrography”. Mr Adamson, using Mr Gillies microscope and his own camera, demonstrated the manner in which photographs were taken of microscopic objects. The chief trouble, said Mr Adamson, was the difficulty of suitably lighting the object to be photographed, and this was done by means of condensers arranged at certain distances from the light. He went on to say that for ordinary subjects, a magnification of ten diameters was easily carried out with any small camera supplemented with a long box-shaped extension and a suitable microscope.

Both speakers were listened to with the greatest attention and at the conclusion, the president (Mr H.H. Kingham) thanked both gentlemen on behalf of the Society for their extremely interesting and able lectures, and on asking the audience to show their appreciation, very hearty applause was given.



22nd November 1924  Page 1 - Timaru Herald
25th November 1924  Page 1 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
GRAND LANTERN LECTURE

“Across France to the Pyrenees”

To be given in
UNITARIAN HALL. CHURCH ST.,
TUESDAY 25th, 8pm.
Admission - 1s



22nd November 1924  Page 4 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
“Across France to the Pyrenees” is the subject of a Lantern lecture to be given by the Timaru Photographic Society in the Unitarian Hall, on Tuesday, at 8pm. This lecture, illustrated by eighty slides, is of unusual interest, having been sent to the local Society direct from London, and it will then travel New Zealand.



26th November 1924  Page 7 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
LANTERN LECTURE
The Timaru Photographic Society last evening gave in the Unitarian Hall an excellent lantern lecture on a bicycle trip through France, from Havre to the Pyranees. The eighty slides, shown by Mr H. Kingham (the president), and the cheerful and humorous lecture read by Mr Ombler (the secretary), were sent out by Messrs Butcher, of London. The pictures were all small snaps, and with very few exceptions, made remarkably clear slides. The scenes depicted were for the most part architectural, glimpses of towns, ancient ruins, old chateaux, “bits” of ecclesiastical edifices and street scenes. There were also many rural, river, gorge, and mountain scenes, making a collection very well worth seeing even at a higher price than the 1/- asked for admission. The lecture was written by someone with a humorous bent, and it filled an hour agreeably. A lively description of his bicycle ride when he got among the southern mountains with their long and high switchback gradings, helped out the pictures of that region. One thing observable in the snapshots was that the streets and roads were in good order. One road, however, but this not a main road, was obviously sheeted with very coarse shingle. Messrs Butcher — as on a former occasion — sent out two lectures. The second, “A Visit to Iceland”, will be given at some early date. The lectures are sent to the Timaru Society, free, on condition that they are circulated amongst other similar societies in New Zealand, and then returned to London.



19th December 1924  Page 9 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Timaru Photographic Society on Wednesday evening held a special meeting for the purpose of farewelling the Hon.Secretary, Mr E.H. Ombler, who leaves Timaru for Wellington before the end of the month. There was a good attendance and a pleasant time was spent with music and pictures. The president, Mr H.H. Kingham, on behalf of the Society, presented to Mrs Ombler a traveling rug, and to Mr Ombler a traveling bag, and to both good wishes with high encomiums on their services to the Society, Mr Ombler having been one of its founders, and from that time its energetic and successful secretary. Mr Ombler made suitable reply.



22nd June 1925  Page 8 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
On Saturday evening members of the Timaru Photographic Society and friends, filling the Society’s lecture room, spent a couple of hours very pleasantly in looking at lantern pictures and hearing about them. First Mr F. Barkas gave an interesting “talk” about a trip to Norway, and another to capitals of Northern Europe illustrated by over fifty excellent photographs taken by himself. This was Mr Barkas’s second “picture talk”, and those who attended them wish for more. His slides, made from films of a very small camera, are excellent photographs. Mr Barkas stated that he was not an expert photographer, but he always tried to get new films, and with “full aperture and l-25th second” the results were almost invariably satisfactory. His explanations and comments on the pictures, and their associations in his memory, were much enjoyed. Mr Chaplin then spent an hour over a number of views, chiefly architectural (including much ancient ecclesiastical material), in the country near Bristol and Avonmouth. His brief sketches of the history of each made the pictures doubly interesting.



8th July 1925  Page 9 - Timaru Herald

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Mr Axel Newton, Hon.Secretary of the Timaru Photographic Society, last night received a telegram from Invercargill, giving the result of the annual Inter-Club Competition, in the order of merit, as follows: Invercargill, Wellington Circle, Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington Club, Timaru, Christchurch, Wairarapa. The exhibits, after being publicly shown at Invercargill, will be shown at Dunedin, and the collection will arrive for exhibition in Timaru about the end of the current month. Last evening members of the Club and friends were invited to witness, in the Club’s room, a showing of a set of lantern slides of scenes in Iceland. Owing to the uncomfortable weather there was only a small attendance. The President, Mr H.H. Kingham, managed the lantern, with a powerful light, and Mr Newton read the taker’s descriptive lecture. The pictures were perfect in quality, whether seascapes or landscapes, human or industrial, of that unfamiliar rugged land, and the written story was quite interesting. The set is one of several sent out to the Photographic Societies of New Zealand, by Butcher Brothers, London. A motion was passed requesting the secretary to write to Messrs Butcher a note expressing the high appreciation of the pictures by those present. Mr F. Barkas is to give, towards the end of the month, another illustrated talk, about "Central Europe".



10th August 1925  Page 8 - EVENING STAR, ISSUE 19015

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
The annual exhibition of the New Zealand Inter-Club competition camera pictures is to be held in Dunedin this week at the Dunedin Photographic Society rooms.

There are in all ninety-six exhibits, twelve from each club.

The photographs were judged at Invercargill by Mr J.J.W. Pollard, and after being shown at Dunedin will be taken on to Christchurch.

To-night there is to be a private view for members, and Mr A.H. O’Keeffe will give an address. Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings the exhibition will be open to the public.

The standard this year is considered to be higher than usual — at any rate, the work is more even.

1925 NEW ZEALAND INTER-CLUB PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP	MARKS	RANK
Invercargill Camera Club	1161	1st
Wellington Camera Circle	1094	2nd
Dunedin Photographic Society	1072	3rd
Auckland Camera Club	1033	4th
Wellington Amateur Photographic Society	999	5th
Timaru Photographic Society	982	6th
Christchurch Photographic Society	933	7th
Waiarapa Camera Club	851	8th

24th September 1925  Page 4 - Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
ANNUAL MEETING
The fifth annual meeting of the Timaru Photographic Society was held on Tuesday evening, the President, Mr H.H. Kingham, presiding over a rather small attendance.

Before proceeding to business, a motion of condolence with a member, Miss Lindsay, on the death of her father, was proposed and carried in silence.

The annual report, which dealt very fully with the history of the past year, mentioned the loss to the Society by the removal from Timaru of the late secretary, Mr E.H. Ombler; the eight lantern lectures and seven lectures and practical demonstrations, given during the year; the Inter-Club competition, in which Timaru was awarded sixth place, missing the fifth by one point (the local competitions had been less successful than previously); the assistance given to the Society by members and non-members in gifts for prizes, and by lady members in providing supper for socials, which had been very successful; the addition of a magic lantern, and minor articles to the apparatus, and improvement of the enlarger. Thanks were recorded to publishers of photos, reviews and journals for copies, to the Timaru papers for reports of the Society's doings, and to other societies for monthly budgets. Financially the Society had had a good year, the credit balance being a little larger (£21 with no outstanding liabilities). As the members subscriptions had yielded only £27 and the incidental expenses (including £33 for rent of rooms) were £45, the Society could not have carried on without tho help of collections at lectures and admission fees at socials. It was hoped that the membership would be increased this year. The balance sheet showed a total of receipts, including a balance of £2O brought forward, of £9l 3s, and of expenditure £7O. The chief items of receipts were subscriptions £27, socials £l6 10s, jumble sale £8, lantern lectures £6; and of expenses, rent £33 12s, lantern £5, socials £6. The president, in commenting on the report, stated that the Council had worked together very amicably. He eulogized the energy and care of the secretary, Mr Axel Newton, and the latter spoke of the help he had received from his assistant, Mr Tozer, who had now to resign from the Society.

The President mentioned that this Society had sent Home to Messrs Butcher for a loan of sets of lantern slides illustrating written lectures. These were sent on condition that the sets were sent round to other societies, and he regretted that he had to complain that the slides had not been taken care of elsewhere, many being broken, and one set thereby ruined.

Mr Kingham stated that it had come to his ears that in explanation of the falling off in membership it was said that people objected to a man carrying on business in photographic supplies being President of the Society. He emphatically denied that his business in any way affected the Society. He was a member because photography was and always had been his hobby; as a member he never thought of his business, and it had never been mentioned at any of their meetings or the meetings of the Council. If members thought there was anything in the rumor he had referred to, they should not hesitate in appointing some one else President.

Two or three members supported Mr Kingham’s denial, and the Secretary said that the President of the Wellington Society is manager of “Kodak’s" and officers of other clubs were engaged in photographic businesses.

Report and balance sheet were formally adopted.

A comprehensive vote of thanks was passed to donors of prizes for the competitions, to proprietors of newspapers and photo reviewers, and of the picture theatres for advertising slides, and others.

The presentation of prizes took a good while, there being about forty to distribute for the quarterly competitions in several “grades”. The three chief prizes, awarded for aggregates of marks, were: Salmon Challenge Cup, advanced grade, won by L.H. Tozer; Founders Cup, A. grade, Mrs Lattimore; Westoby Medal, B. Grade, H. Stuart; President’s Medal, highest in any grade, L.H. Tozer; Miss Lindsay’s prize for best picture taken on the “night outing”, Mrs Lattimore. Mr Tozer won a lion’s share of the highest grade competition prizes, Miss Lindsay and Mr Stuart in the next grades. The President expressed regret that the competitions had not filled as they ought to do, with the membership they had.

A long letter of congratulation and advice was read from Mr Ombler, who stated that the Timaru Society’s rooms were in every way superior to those of the Wellington Club he now belonged to.

An application for readmission to membership by Mr Craddock, now residing in Auckland, was granted, at a reduced fee of 10s 6d, and notice was given of a motion to amend the rules to provide for admission to membership, at a fee of 10s 6d, of persons residing more than ten miles from Timaru.

There is no provision for life membership, but honorary membership can be granted successively year by year. Mr Ombler’s membership was renewed, and the compliment for this year was given to Mr F. Barkas and to Mr J. Hardcastle.

The election of officers resulted:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1925 - 1926								PRESIDENT Mr H.H. KINGHAM
Vice President: Miss M. Wilson	Hon. Secretary: Mr A. Newton	Assistant Secretary: Mr G.O. Chaplin	Committee: Miss E.W. Ward	Committee: Miss C. Lindsay	Committee: Miss Tubb	Committee: Mr H. Stuart	Committee: Mr A. Smith	Honorary Judge: Mr J. Rue	Hon. Auditor Mr H.B. Courtis

28th September 1926  Page 6 - Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Council of the Timaru Photographic Society met on Saturday evening to draw up a program, for the coming year, including subjects for instruction meetings on the first Tuesday in each month, outings, social evenings, and subjects for monthly competitions. The president was given a vote of thanks for presenting a pretty silver cup for the B grade competitions. It is to be known as the Kingham Cup. At the first Tuesday meeting, 5th October, a representative of the makers of the widely known Barnet papers and lantern plates, will give a demonstration of their use and management, and a lecture illustrated with Barnet slides. A paragraph in the syllabus will emphasize the willingness of experienced members to give advice and assistance to beginners or others who meet with difficulties in photography. In the report of the annual meeting last week the name of Mr A.J. Rae was by some mischance omitted twice among those thanked for instructive lectures, and those elected honorary members oh account of past services.



1st November 1926  Page 2 - Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Timaru Photographic Society, in pursuance of one of its objects, the giving of assistance to beginners and the less expert users of the camera, will from time to time during the coming season provide lectures and demonstrations by experts on different branches of photography. The first of those will be given in the Society’s room, opposite Y.M.C.A., tomorrow evening, by Mr H.H. Kingham, on “The Camera and how to use it”. He will deal with different cameras, and the important parts of a camera, lenses, stops, shutter, movements of parts, exposure, etc. This should be very useful to non-expert users of the camera; it is free; and a good attendance of both members and non-members is hoped for.



6th December 1926  Page 1 and 2 - Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Hunt and Werry’s Buildings
Opposite Y.M.C.A.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE NIGHT
(Annual Jumble Sale)
All Kinds of Articles at Bargain Prices

TUESDAY 7th DECEMBER, 7pm to 9pm.
Admission FREE



28th June 1927  Page 8 - Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, Issue 17686
29th June 1927  Page 7 - PRESS, VOLUME LXIII, ISSUE 19039

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
At a meeting of the Council of the Timaru Photographic Society, reference was made to the death of the late Mr John Hardcastle, and it was decided to place on record the Council's appreciation of the services of Mr Hardcastle to the Society, which has, by his death, been deprived of a good friend and a valued member of its Council. It was decided to send an expression of the sympathy of the Council to Mrs Hardcastle and family.



31st August 1927  Page 8 - Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, Issue 17686

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
At a meeting of the Timaru Photographic Society last evening a most instructive and interesting lecture was given by Mr E.H. Clark. Mr Clark who is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society, exhibited a great variety of examples of the photographic art, giving a chatty description of the methods by which each was produced. The specimens exhibited were mainly the result of pure photography, though control methods were also freely used. Mr Clark’s technical descriptions were accompanied by little anecdotal references to the circumstances under which many of the photographs were taken. At the conclusion of the lecture proper, Mr Clark answered several questions, and showed an ingenious, but very simple way of adding a plate-marked appearance to a photograph. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer for the interesting evening which he had provided.



20th August 1928  Page 8 - Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18040

TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The Timaru Photographic Society have on view at their rooms in George Street, for a short time, the originals of “Photograms”, an annual publication which selects the best of the year’s photographs. The pictures number 68, and are the work of photo artists in all parts of the world. The exhibition is an education to all amateur photographers.



24th September 1928  Page 1 - Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18070

ANNUAL MEETING
TIMARU PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

To be held in their ROOMS, George Street,
TUESDAY 25th September 25 at 7.30pm

All are cordially invited to attend.

H.H. KINGHAM
Hon.Secretary.



24th September 1928  Page 2 - Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18070

The annual meeting of the Timaru Photographic Society is to be held in their rooms, George Street, on Tuesday evening next.

The Club is in need of more members, and offers assistance to anyone wishing to improve their knowledge in the production of better pictures.

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