WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB

FORMED 1894

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31st JULY 1894  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXVIII, ISSUE 12120

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The first monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held in the New Zealand Insurance Company's building on Thursday evening, 26th July. There was a fair attendance of members. Letters from other New Zealand clubs were received congratulating the club on its formation, and wishing it all prosperity, and promising assistance in exhibitions. A very interesting and instructive paper was read by Mr. Martin on "Hints to Beginners", giving useful suggestions for guidance in selection of materials, subjects, exposure of plates and subsequent treatment. He also exhibited a number of negatives carefully explaining causes of faults, and how to avoid them. Mr. Martin was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his paper. Mr. G.S. Robertson kindly offered the club a room for their meetings, also a dark room, which will be a great convenience to members. Several new members were elected. The club gives an excellent opportunity to those desirous of making a study of photography, and we would advise such to join before next meeting. Monthly subjects for competition have already been arranged.



18th SEPTEMBER 1894  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXVIII, ISSUE 12120

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Members of the Wanganui Camera Club are reminded of the monthly meeting this (Tuesday) evening, at 8pm in the club rooms, New Zealand Insurance Company's buildings.



17th DECEMBER 1894  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXVIII, ISSUE 12120

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Members of the Wanganui Camera Club are reminded of the next monthly meeting on Tuesday 19th December, when a good muster is requested. The club's dark room is almost completed, and will be available during the holiday.



19th DECEMBER 1894
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club held its monthly meeting in the club rooms last evening, the 18th December. Mr. Elliott presided over a fair attendance of members. Mr. W. Van Asch was elected a member. The subject of contributing to the Wanganui Fancy Fair and Art Exhibition was brought before the members, and they advised to contribute and compete, the subjects proposed for competition being landscape, marine views, clouds, street views, and outdoor portraiture. Mr. Babbage then delivered a lecture on "Watkins Exposure Meter", illustrated with diagrams and views. He dwelt on the importance of all photographers using the meter as a saving of labor and material. The subject for monthly competition, "Cut Flowers", brought forward a good number of competitors, and the place of honor was given to Mr. Elliott for a group of "Christmas Lilies". A vote of thanks to the lecturer brought the meeting to a close.



16th JANUARY 1895  Page 2 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXIX, ISSUE 8447

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held at the club's room last evening, when a fair number of members attended. The subject for monthly competition, "native trees", provoked keen competition, and the excellence of a number of the pictures made the selection of the best very difficult. However, the honor was finally awarded to Mr. Babbage, for a group of cabbage trees and clematis. A vote of sympathy and regret was extended to Mr. Partington in his great misfortune by the loss of his son.



20th FEBRUARY 1895
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held last evening, when a fair number of members were present.

Mr. Spencer gave a very interesting and instructive paper on "Photographic Chemistry", explaining the various changes which take place in the developing and fixing of plates and after process of treatment.

Messrs G.T Murray, J.L. Stevenson, and Captain Collins were elected members of the Club. For the monthly competition, "Farm scene", Mr. Babbage was the successful contributor.



20th MARCH 1895
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held at the club's rooms last night, when there was a good attendance of members. The subject of falling in with the scheme of holding combined exhibitions at the centers where there was a Photographic Society was discussed, and it was agreed to hold an exhibition in Wanganui about 20th June. The leading clubs send all their exhibits first to Nelson for their annual show on May 25th, they are then to be sent to Auckland, Wanganui, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. A paper was read by Mr. Meldrum on "A Canoe Trip up the River with a Camera". Two new members, Messrs Muir and St. George, were elected.




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24th JUNE 1895
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GRAND INTERPROVINCIAL EXHIBITION

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Under the auspices of the

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB

will be opened in

St. Paul's Hall

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY
June 20th, 21st, and 22nd.

Exhibits from Dunedin, Christchurch, Hokitika, Nelson, Wellington, Auckland, and Wanganui.

Interesting and highly instructive Series of Photographic Views by Lime-light each evening from 9pm.

18th JUNE 1895  Page 2 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXIX, ISSUE 8575

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Members are reminded that the usual monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club will be held this (Tuesday) evening, at 8pm. Papers are to be read by Mr. Drew and Captain Collins. The exhibits from all other New Zealand Clubs are to hand, including those shown recently at the very successful Exhibition at Hokitika. Mr. A.D. Willis, M.H.R., has consented to open the Exhibition on Thursday afternoon at 3pm with an introductory address.



19th JUNE 1895  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, ISSUE 12120

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION OF AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPY
Amateur photographers and indeed all who delight in the progress of the arts, whether of the brush or camera, will be pleased at the fact that the Wanganui Camera Club, though a comparatively young institution, has so far progressed as to be able to hold a public exhibition. And here it may be mentioned that owing to the rapid strides of present day photography, it is absolutely essential that exhibitions of an educational nature, accompanied as they are by the mutual interchange of thought and experience, should be held if those who devote their leisure to the study of photography, as well as the general public, are to be initiated into the many ways in which the science of the camera can and does cater for general business requirements.

Little need be said as to the educational influence of photography, but that little is ably summed up in the following extract from a paper read at the Inter-colonial Congress of Photography by Mr. L. Bart F.R.M.S., and lecturer of photography at the Melbourne Working Men's College, He said "it is a new language, and may be said to be to form what printing is to thought. Its power is felt throughout tho length and breadth of the universe, and not only has it lent itself to science and art in every possible manner, but in its popular form, that of a portrait, it has ch--red the whole race, for whether in the -ast'e or the cottage its influence has alike been felt"

Bearing in mind the apt quotation that

Tis the first step in all you undertake,
That ever proves most difficult to make,

the originators of the Wanganui Camera Club cautiously guarded the infant steps of their change, and by dint of careful attention and much devotion of time and labor they have now the satisfaction of knowing that it is firmly established and strong enough to command for itself that proper public appreciation which is its due.

This appreciation it is now about to claim, and to-morrow afternoon the first exhibition held under the auspices of the club will be open to the public. By an excellent reciprocal arrangement between the various amateur clubs of the colony, each in its turn is enabled to exhibit the "show" frames of all the others, with the result that all those who patronize the exhibition will be able to see in addition to the worthy exhibits of our local amateurs a great variety from all parts of New Zealand.

The scenic exhibits will servo to place before patrons a faithful representation of the beauties of the country in which they live, portraying as they do our cities, towns and suburbs, our mountains, hills and dales and the multitude of delightful nooks into which man has been able to penetrate with the Kodak. Other studies of nature, of portraiture and of art will afford sufficient diversity to render the whole extremely interesting, while the additional attraction of limelight reproductions of all the principal pictures should in itself be sufficient to draw large numbers of visitors.

The exhibition will be opened at 2.30pm tomorrow, the inaugural address being delivered by Mr. A.D. Willis M.H.R., at 3pm. In the evening at 8pm, Mr. W.H. Bird's orchestra will provide appropriate music, and at 9pm the lime-light display will commence.

ARCHIBALD DUDINGSTON WILLIS

Born 20th June 1842 - London, England
Died 27 August 1908

Member of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for Wanganui
1893 to 1896
1899 to 1905

20th JUNE 1895  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXVIII, ISSUE 12120

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION
OPENING DAY
Throughout yesterday the members of the Wanganui Camera Club were busily engaged in preparing the hall and arranging the exhibits for their opening show. The result of their labors was manifest last night, and we are confident that all who visit St. Paul's Hall to-day will agree with us that that result is excellent in all respects. The pictures, which are large in number and extensive in variety, have all been arranged to the best advantage. As far as possible the exhibits of the various contributing clubs have been placed in separate sections, so that spectators will be able easily to compare the respective work of the amateurs of Wellington, Nelson, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin and Hokitika with that exhibited by Wanganui photographers.

Up to Saturday next the exhibition will be open from 2pm to 4.30pm in the afternoon and from 7pm to 10pm in the evening, the charge for admission being adults 1s and children 6d.

At 3pm this afternoon Mr. A.D. Willis, M.H.R., will deliver the inaugural address, while the attractions for the evening are selections by Mr. W.H. Bird's orchestra and a limelight exhibition of slides taken from some of the principal pictures.

ARCHIBALD DUDINGSTON WILLIS

Born 20th June 1842 - London, England
Died 27 August 1908

Member of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for Wanganui
1893 to 1896
1899 to 1905

20th JUNE 1895
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
THE UNITED CAMERA CLUB
On looking in at St. Paul's Hall this morning, we were agreeably surprised to notice the transformation that had taken place in the appearance of the building since our visit yesterday, and were astonished at the number and variety of the exhibits. We had no idea that the several camera clubs of New Zealand possessed such a really excellent selection of specimens of the photographic art. When we inform our readers that the space available in St. Paul's Hall is largely taken up with the collection, numbering in all over 700 they will agree with us that the exhibition is undoubtedly worthy of a visit. Yesterday we noticed a few of the principal photographs from Nelson and Westland, and in this article we propose to make a few remarks on some of the other views.

From the Wellington Club a large number of photographs have been received, the principal contributors being Messrs H.W. Laing and G. Creighton, who send some very fine enlargements of shipping and landscape scenes, as well as a lot of smaller views, which reflect the greatest credit on the artistes. Messrs H. Neylor, T.M. Hardy, W.F. Barrand, and W. Merchant exhibit, amongst others some gelatin-bromid enlargements — the shipping scenes, Kaiwarra Stream, and Cave Rocks, Sumner, being amongst the best of the latter gentleman's productions; Mr. E.W. Daniel sends choice nautical scenes; Mr. Pringle, English views; Mr. T.W. Pilcher, miscellaneous photographs; Mr. F. Harcourt, some very clear quarter plates; and Mr. W. Beswick, amongst others a good view of the General Post Office, Wellington.

The Dunedin Camera Club are not behind in their quota for the Exhibition, Dr Roberts and Mr. W. Livingstone showing the greater variety. One of the finest views in the hall is one taken by the former gentleman — "A Breaking Wave", Mr. Livingtone's being chiefly water scene enlargements. Mr. A.J. Bath and Mrs W. Downie Stewart, are also responsible for several. Amongst the Christchurch collection are photographs by Messrs Burke, L. Jacobson, W.C. Large, and H. Clarke.

The Wanganui Camera Club materially occupies a leading place in the Exhibition, and several of the members show a considerable variety of views. Mr. A. Elliot has nearly 50, taken in and around Nelson and Wanganui. They are what are known as ---- surface, and are really beautiful specimens, some of the cloud effects being superb. "Off to Coolgardie" is one that cannot fail to attract attention and not a little amusement. Mr. C.W. Babbage comes next with a fine collection of 40 views of Wanganui surroundings and North Island scenes. Mr. D. Meldrum is evidently no novice at the art, as his snap shots and enlargements will testify. Mr. P.F.C. Huddlestone exhibits two frames of nine views each of exceptional merit. Mr. W. Brown shows some nice landscapes, and Mr. T.H. Battle's enlargement of the Maungawhero Falls will excite considerable attention. Mr. G.S. Robertson exhibits three splendid samples of interiors, which will no doubt be greatly admired by our country visitors, particularly those interested in the export trade.

Not the least important part of the Exhibition will be the views by limelight effects under the superintendence of Mr. T.H. Battle, and will doubtless prove a great attraction. Towards this Mr. Gottfried sends 34 transparencies for the magic lantern, Mr. W.O. Large (Christchurch) 17, Mr. J.M. Thomson (Christchurch) 21, and Mr. Park, of Hokitika, five dozen. We were almost forgetting to mention a number of choice and beautiful large transparencies from Mr. James Park of Hokitika.

We hope the efforts of the Wanganui Camera Club to provide an educational and interesting exhibition will be amply repaid by being well patronized by the public of Wanganui and district.

The Exhibition was opened this afternoon by Mr. A.D. Willis, M.H.R., and this evening the doors will be open from 7pm.

ARCHIBALD DUDINGSTON WILLIS

Born 20th June 1842 - London, England
Died 27 August 1908

Member of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for Wanganui
1893 to 1896
1899 to 1905

21st JUNE 1895  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXVIII, ISSUE 12120

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
In the course of his remarks at the opening of the Wanganui Camera Club Exhibition last evening, Mr. Willis referred to the new Photocrom process — a process which bids fair to revolutionize the color printing trade of the world. This, he said, was due to the camera, by means of which three negatives are taken — red, blue, and yellow respectively. Everything is reduced to these three primary colors, from which we extracted every possible shade. The result of the negatives is then transferred to copper, after which, by means of careful printing, work producing combination of from 15 to 20 colors, or rather tints, is obtained. The process is all the more wonderful in that the printing is done on ordinary letterpress machines.



21st JUNE 1895  Page 3 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXVIII, ISSUE 12120

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION
PRESIDENT: Mr. A. ELLIOTT
COMMITTEE: MESSRS W. BROWN. C.W. BABBAGE AND W.E. SPENCER
SECRETARY AND TREASURER: Mr. D. MELDRUM.
The first exhibition held under the auspices of the Wanganui Camera Club was opened yesterday afternoon, and in the evening Mr. A.D. Willis, M.H.R., delivered the inaugural address. In the course of his remarks Mr. Willis briefly outlined the history of the Club, and congratulated the members upon the success already achieved. He also expressed the hope that the Club's membership would soon include a number of ladies. During the first part of the evening Mr. W.H, Bird's Orchestra played several selections, while the latter portion of the time was taken up with a lime-light exposition of a large number of beautiful views of Southern scenery, Mr. T.H. Battle manipulating the instrument and Mr. G.S. Robertson explaining the pictures. As to the exhibition itself, the collection of both local and outside exhibits is very fine, and their number, beauty and variety, proved a source of surprise to all who had the pleasure of being present.

AMONG THE PICTURES:
When it is stated that in all there are over 600 exhibits it will be seen that a really detailed reference is out of the question; therefore a summary of the principal and most noticeable work must suffice. As nearly as possible the frames of the different clubs represented have been arranged in separate sections, and, taking the Nelson section first, we find that Mr. C.Y. Fell is the largest exhibitor. His chief picture — and the picture of the exhibition — is a handsome bromide enlargement of the New Plymouth Breakwater. The work is very faithful in detail, and depicts with realistic effect a huge sea breaking over the structure. Another capital sea study is "Cape Foulwind", photoed by Mr. Maclean and enlarged by Mr. Fell. In portraiture Mr. Fell has two splendid works, bromide enlargements of Mr. Justice Richmond and the late Sir Harry Atkinson. Mr. A. Pitt exhibits a pretty silver print cattle study, "In Wairoa Valley" a good view of Lake Manapouri and an excellent one of Lake Te Anau, while still another of his works, "A Bush scene in Cable Bay", is deserving of notice. In a frame of platinotypes by Mr. A.P. Patterson, the chief studios are taken from the Wakamarina and Pelorus rivers and a frame of four Mattdruck prints represent "The Rocks, Nelson", "Cloudy Bay", and two other kindred subjects. A protrait of Father Damien, a bromide enlargement from a half-plate copy reflects great credit on Mr. Patterson's ability. Mr. A.J. Glasgow shows a nice view of "Happy Valley" and a frame of four clever silver prints, studies of poultry and swans. Several unframed pictures sent by Mr. Brusewitz include a fine bromide enlargement of a scene in the Whangamoa River. Mr. James Park is the largest contributor in the Westland section, his frames including a charming silver print of Mount Evans, views of Louper's Peak and Mahinapua Creek and a semi humorous river study entitled "Do Take us In". He is also the exhibitor of a striking picture of the Barrnn Canyon. Mrs Roberts and Mr. A. Clery send a number of interesting half-plate views and studies, prominent among the pictures being a pretty "shot" at Kapieriing studies, and Mr. P.G. Easson has eight frames of half-plate pictures, all of which are very interesting. Mr. J.W. Richmond is to be commended for the taste displayed in his silver print study of a "Bush Tramway", as well as for several good yachting studies.

In the Christchurch section there are a large number of exceptionally good pictures, of which Mr. Walter Burke's are by no means the least. One of his best is the large silver print "Passing the Time of Day", a road scene, and another extremely nice thing is a view on the "Cathedral Road, Cheviot". A very unique pair of studies by the same amateur is "The Swaggers", the first being entitled "The Length of the Job - Cut as much as that for you Tucker", and the sequel "Receiving the Tucker". Another of Mr. Burke's pictures well deserving notice is "A Chat on the Border", showing the dividing line between Canterbury and Westland. Mr. E. Large's "Creek Scene", on the Little River is a clever study of ferns. Another prominent exhibitor in this section is Mr. Jacobsen, whose "landscape, with Animal Life", and "Scene in the Western Valley", are genuinely artistic. He also shows a well worked view of the porch of the Christchurch Museum. "Milking Time", a half-plate exhibited by Mr. E. Beardesley, is a natural picture. The two bromide enlargements "The Waimakariri Gorge" and "Museum Avenue", by Mr. Gottfield, are fine pictures and were greatly admired.

Dr Roberts is the chief representative of the Dunedin Camera Club, and his two enlargements on bromide, both taken from the Cattlins River, do both him and his club credit. The doctor has also a beautiful, enlarged bromide sea study, "A Breaking Wave". Mr. A.T. Barth, also of Dunedin, sends four very artistic half-plate silver prints. The Wellington Camera Club is very largely represented. Mr. Pringle shows a very beautiful "Moonlight Effect", and two enlargements "A Seascape", and "Railway Wharf, Wellington", both on bromide. Mr. W.C. Marchant is responsible for two very nice enlargements, "H.M.S. Curasoa" and "Canoeing on the Avon", as also for two choice studies of drapery. "The Three Fishers", by Mr. W.F. Barraud, is an exceedingly characteristic picture faithfully taken, and the same merit is noticeable in all his exhibits. These include a bromide enlargement, "Shipping in Wellington", three half-plate prints of the crater of Tongariro and two other enlargements, "The West Crater, Tongariro" and "Ngaruhoe" with smoking rocks embossed. "Getting Under Way", an enlargement on nikko paper by Mr. H.E. Taylor is a good picture, while a gelatino bromide enlargement from a half plate negative of "Cheviot House", by Mr. T.M. Hardy, is conspicuous for its merit and beauty. Mr. G. Hardy has some excellent silver prints, among them being "Lyell's Bay", and the "Ship Canterbury". A fine view of the general Post Office, Wellington, is shown by Mr. W. Boswick. Mr. F.W. Pilcher junior, sends two frames of four, and three studies respectively; and Mr. Easton Taylor sends eight cabinet portraits on matt surface paper. A frame of four studies of New Zealand river scenery, sent by Mr. Frank Denton, evidence considerable taste, while a set of pictures illustrating Bryant's poem "The Forest Hymn", reveals an excellent conception on the part of Mr. T. Pringle. "The Stream and Woodland" is a charming picture, the work of Mr. G. Crichton, who has also a clever enlargement from a snapshot entitled "A Yacht Mooring".

Coming to the Wanganui exhibits we find that Mr. A. Elliott, with 50 exhibits, heads the list. A beautiful photo from an engraving is "Pharaoh's Horses", and another artistic effort is a portrait of Napoleon taken from a crayon drawing. A beautiful silver print of "Lake Rotoiti", is one of the best of Mr. Elliott's scenic works, although the many pretty scenes taken in and around Wanganui all prove him to be a most able exponent of the art, especially the fine view from Sedgebrook and the pretty sea study "Going Out With the Evening Tide". Four cloud pictures, the tree and flower studies and the "Summer Morning on the Maitai", all bear the same testimony, while the well conceived picture "Off to Coolgardie", speaks volumes as to his humor. The principal features of this picture include a well-known donkey and cart, and two other local celebrities, ostensibly about to depart for the other side. Two frames by Mr. F.F.C. Huddleston, including a large variety of studies, are undoubtedly good, a little picture entitled "Overlooking Pipiriki", being particularly so. Mr. W. Brown has five half-plates on nikko paper, including a pretty waterfall scene and "By the Wayside". Mr. T.H. Battle's foremost exhibit is an enlargement of the "Rakawa Falls", which, apart from its own merit, is interesting in that it is the first photo ever taken of the fall. A picture certainly deserving of more than passing mention is the charming conception "The Three Interiors", illustrative of one of the colony's greatest industries. The picture is artistic in the extreme, and would make a beautiful enlargement, Mr. G.S. Robertson is the artist. A frame of quarter-plates by Mr. D. Meldrum containing 25 snapshots taken with a hand camera, show clever work, the six enlargements from quarter-plates on nikko paper being especially good. Mr. C.M. Babbage closely follows Mr. Elliott both in point of number of exhibits and merit. "Te Rimo", on the Wanganui River, is one of the best; other commendable works being "Dawson's Falls", "The Kapanui" near Kaponga; and "The Ingahape," near Ruapehu, all with the exception of "The Kapanui" being worked on printing out paper. "Cattle Drinking", an enlargement from stereo, is a pretty work, as also is "Reaper and Binder", "Te Korokoro Geyser" (a difficult subject), "Glacier on Ruapehu" (taken during a snowstorm), "Mata ora" (showing the Lakes on Field's Track), a "camping out" scene at Maramaratotara, a specimen of Maori carving, and three views of the interior of the Wanganui Museum also add to the attractions of Mr. Babbage's collection. Last, but not least, are some clever Japanese scenes, colored by native artists. These are shown by Captain Collins, and are thoroughly interesting.

All interested in working up so successful an exhibition are deserving of great thanks, especially the Club's HON.SECRETARY and Treasurer (Mr. D. Meldrum), the hard-working President (Mr. A. Elliott) and Messrs Robertson, Babbage and all members of the Committee. The exhibition reopens at 2pm this afternoon and 7pm this evening when a further set of lime-light views will be exhibited.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The exhibition held in connection with the Wanganui Camera Club was opened yesterday afternoon and evening, and was fairly well attended, the visitors present being loud in their praise of the excellent nature and number of the exhibits shown. In the course of his remarks in delivering the inaugural address, Mr. Willis congratulated the Wanganui Camera Club on the splendid show they had made. He had no idea that such a treat was in store, and he hoped that as a result of thus coming before the public their membership would largely increase. Photography was an amusement which would be very beneficial, because it was the means by which so many very beautiful works could be produced within the reach of all. There was no nicer amusement than to take a camera out into the country, and while away an hour or two. The object of the Club was one that should encourage the art of photography. The Club was first started by Mr. Spenser, M.A., and now had a membership of about 26. Mr. Willis trusted it would not be long before ladies were admitted, as there was no more beautiful work they could take up. Very valuable assistance had been rendered the members by Messrs Martin and Partington, who had done all in their power to aid members in perfecting the art. Special praise was also due to the Chairmen (Mr. A. Elliott) and Secretary (Mr. Meldrum), who had gone to a great deal of trouble. Photography, Mr. Willis said, was going ahead in leaps and bounds, and the German discovery of photochromotypy would thoroughly revolutionize the printing of photographs. Works of art, in all their beauty, in twenty or more colors, would be copied in such a way that the picture produced would be superior to the copy. Coming back to the local exhibition, it afforded him very great pleasure to be present, and, as he stated before, he hoped the membership of the Wanganui Camera Club would greatly increase.

During the evening Mr. Bird's orchestra played several excellent selections, while the lime-light exhibition of a large number of views from Christchurch and Hokitika were greatly appreciated. Mr. T.H. Battle had charge of the lantern, and Mr. G.S. Robertson gave the connectional readings. To-night the Exhibition opens at 7pm, when further lime-light views will be shown.



22nd JUNE 1895  Page 3 - NEW ZEALAND TIMES, VOLUME LVII, ISSUE 2543

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club first exhibition was opened on Thursday afternoon, and is very successful. There are exhibits from all parts of the Colony. The Wellington Camera Club is very largely represented, Messrs W.F. Barraud, G. Crichton, T. Pringle, W.C. Marchant, H.E. Taylor, T.M. Hardy, G. Hardy, W. Beswick, F.W. Pilcher (jun.), Easton Taylor and P. Denton having sent pictures, all of which have received very complimentary notice.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club very successful exhibition was brought to a close last evening.



28th JUNE 1895  Page 35 - NEW ZEALAND MAIL, ISSUE 1217

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club first exhibition was opened on Thursday afternoon, and is very successful. There are exhibits, from all parts of the Colony. The Wellington Camera Club is very largely represented, Messrs W.F. Barraud, G. Crichton Pringle, W.C. Marchant, H.E. Taylor, T.M. Hardy, G. Hardy, W. Beswick, F.W. Pilcher (jun.), Easton Taylor and F. Denton having sent pictures, all of which have received very complimentary notice.



17th JULY 1895
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Page 2 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXIX, ISSUE 8600

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The anniversary meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held last evening in the Club Rooms, when a large number of members attended. The President read a lengthy report on the rise and work, congratulating members on the very successful progress they had made during the year. The Exhibition, subscribed to by a number of sister clubs of New Zealand, had proved a pronounced success and was productive of many good results, giving workers useful information and guidance in the selection of suitable subjects for the camera. The treasurer's balance sheet was read and adopted, proving that financially the club was in a good position.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1895 - 1896
PRESIDENT Mr. A. ELLIOTT	Vice-President: Mr. G.S. Robertson	HON.SECRETARY: Mr. D. Meldrum	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D. Meldrum	Committee: Mr. Brown	Committee: Mr. Collins	Committee: Mr. Huddleston	Committee: Mr. Babbage

The following new members were elected: Messrs McCarthy, Edwards, W.P. Palmer and W. Empson.

Mr. Babbage read a paper giving a graphic account of his recent trip to Ruapehu, and accompanied his paper by a well selected series of photographs. The meeting then adjourned to a excellent supper.



24th SEPTEMBER 1895  Page 4 - STAR, ISSUE 5371

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION

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

Exceedingly good work is seen in the twenty-six exhibits sent by four members of the Auckland Camera Club. Mr. G.R. Boulton's views of bush scenery are good in tone and generally artistic. Perhaps the best of Mr. R.P. Walrond's pictures is "Up for Repairs", a pleasing composition, in which the water is admirably rendered. Mr. T.F. Hill's yachts, landscapes and buildings are generally good in tone, clear and delicate. Mr. M. Trenwith shows a well-treated animal group and some very nice "snapshots".

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

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

There is a considerable proportion of enlargements in the forty-one exhibits of the Nelson Camera Club, thirty of which are bromide prints. A large number of life studies, many of them very pleasing, are included in the collection. Mr. A.J. Glasgow's "Swans", and his series of four animal studies, are clear, artistic pictures of pleasing tone. Mr. F.W. Thorp's "Pohara, Golden Bay", is a really fine thing, and much of his other work is highly creditable. Mr. A.H. Patterson shows, one of the most effective evening landscapes in the exhibition. His "Incantation", a very pleasing group of children at play, is admirably composed, soft in tone and thoroughly artistic. "Three Chums", two little girls and a dog, is also pleasing and artistic, but faded. Among the best specimen's of Mr. A. Pitt's work is "The Schooner Falcon", which almost resembles an engraving in tone and general appearance. "On the Wairoa River", a bromide enlargement, is a fine piece of landscape work.

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

The work of the Hokitika branch of the Westland Camera Club forms a better collection than was sent from the West Coast last year. There is more variety of style and a greater degree of softness in the work. There are no enlargements and many of the pictures have been taken with large plates. This is the case with Mr. J. Park's fine collection of twenty-eight views of forest and mountain scenery. Many of these are vignetted, and all are good in composition, tone and treatment. It is almost invidious to single out any of his pictures for special mention, but the best samples of his style are "Mahinapua Creek", "Lake Manapouri", "Louper's Peak" and "Ice Peak, Franz Josef Glacier". Mr. Park also shows eight transparencies, on 12in by 10in. plates, all very good work. Mrs A. Clery, a new exhibitor, has a number of studies, principally landscapes, which show that, as she improves in technique, she will take high rank among amateur photographers. The artistic composition of much of her work is decidedly effective. Mrs G.J. Roberts shows some good pictures, including an interior, No. 58, of nice tone, soft, and without much halation. Mrs Kendall and Messrs W.H. Brown and J. King also exhibit very creditable work;

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

The amateur photographers of Canterbury have every reason to be satisfied with the two hundred and twenty, or thereabouts, of their productions hung on the northern wall of the concert hall, the pictures from the other parts of the colony occupy the southern and eastern walls. As has been said before, their work shows a noteworthy advance on that exhibited last year and on the whole, the collection compares favorably with any in the room. Mr. Walter Burke is conspicuous with a fine assortment of landscapes, portraits and figure studies, all, so good that it is hard indeed to single out any for special mention. No. 25, however, may be cited as an instance of a particularly well treated snow scene, and No, 136, a group of horses feeding, as a delicately finished soft animal study. Mr. Burke's enlargements are very good indeed. Of Mr. H.R. Wilkinson's multifarious exhibits, one of the most attractive is "The Avon from Riccarton Road", a capital specimen of soft, delicately finished work. His bromide enlargement of "The Deserted Mill" is artistic in composition and highly effective in treatment. Another enlargement, No. 92, representing the West Coast coach with Miss Seddon on the box, is admirable in tone and in the delicate clearness of its details. Mr. F.S. Malcolm's enlargements are decidedly good. A sepia enlargement, "Too Cold for Baby", a seaside group, is charming. A figure of a girl among "Whispering Leaves", is one of the most daintily artistic pictures in the exhibition, and is highly meritorious, both in tone and in technical treatment. "Tena Koutou", a study of a Maori woman, is a fine, bold, artistic piece of work. Mr. Malcolm has many other exhibits, both enlargements and direct photographs, some of which are equal in merit to those mentioned. The principal feature of Mr. W.H. Bickerton's collection is the highly interesting series of enlargements of pictures taken, by him when on a recent visit to Macquarie Island in the ketch Gratitude. They represent the penguins with which that far-southern isle swarms, and, considering the fact that they were taken under great difficulties, must he regarded as of exceptional merit. Especially noticeable is a panorama, enlarged from four quarter-plates, showing a vast flock of these birds.

Mr. H.N. Smythe's nikko enlargement of "Laverick Bay" is noticeable for its softness and pleasing tone. Two of the best specimens of Mr. W.C. Hill's work are No.s 9 and 10, bromide enlargements, one plain and one colored, of a "Myself and My Trainer", artistic in composition and bold in treatment. Mr. G.E. Mannering, who is represented by some thirty pictures, sends work of peculiar interest, for much of it was taken in the Higher altitudes of the Southern Alps. His collection includes a fine, bold enlargement of a view of the Muller Glacier, No. 133, some exceedingly good studies of Alpine flora, No. 48, and a pleasing "Pastorale", a flock of sheep at the foot of a hill, soft and pleasing in tone, but rather flat. He also has a striking, lifelike portrait of Zurbriggen, the well-known guide, and many other pictures of much merit. Mr. F.C. East's, "Bikes in Custody", an enlarged picture of the members of the Christchurch police force, with their bicycles, is good and effective, but somewhat flat. Perhaps his finest exhibit is No. 40, an enlarged portrait of an old man, a really excellent specimen of broad and artistic treatment. "A Studio Interior", is very good, of a rich tone, and without the objectionable effect known as halation. He has other exhibits little, if any, inferior to the above-mentioned. Mr. E.B.S. Hill's enlarged panorama of Canterbury College, is rich in tone, firm in technique and altogether effective. His enlargement of a girl's portrait, No. 110, is a charming, soft, delicate piece of work. "A Bosky Glen", also an enlargement, is artistic both in composition and treatment. Mr. I. von Gottfried deserves very high praise for his very fine autotype carbon enlargement of a photograph of the s.s. Gothic, No. 39. It is excellent in every point, and most thoroughly artistic. His red chalk carbon enlarged portrait, "Zipferl", is a charming thing. M. von Gottfried shows an ingeniously prepared transparency of the Gertrude Falls, George Sound, in which he has made one exposure for the tumbling cascade and another for the surrounding rocks and bush. The effect is excellent. An admirable picture is, "Early Morning, Whangaroa", perhaps the best of Mr. T.N. Horsley's four enlargements. The peculiar effect, of the light has been exceedingly well caught. No. 72, Mr. E. Beardsley's Alpha enlargement of a view of the Christchurch City Council Chambers, is as fine a picture of a building as is to be found in the exhibition. N°s. 192 and 194, two photographs of browsing cattle, by the same exhibitor, are soft, pleasing in tone and delicate in treatment.

Mr. Charles Beken shows some exceedingly nice work, one of the most attractive specimens of which is No. 78, an enlarged portrait of a child, charming in its delicacy and softness. The direct photograph of the City Council Chambers, No. 108, by Mr. F.N. Sinclair, is an attractive picture, well defined and good as to detail. Mr. Sinclair's cloud study, a nikko print, No. 127, is soft and effective in tone. A very nice direct photograph of a picturesque bit in the Acclimatisation Gardens; No. 113, is shown by Mr. J.N. Taylor, who also exhibits a set of five views of the Christchurch Cathedral, No. 121, well finished and delicate in treatment, and one of the best statuary photographs in the room — a representation of the well-known Laocoon group. Two excellent interiors, Nos. 152 and. 153, artistic in composition, clear and free from halation, are shown by Mr. J.M. Thompson. Both are enlargements, one representing a drawing room, the other a group around a piano. Mr. A.A. Bickerton's nikko enlargements of photographs taken in Sydney, Nos. 167, 169 and 170, representing respectively St Mary's Cathedral, the palm avenue and swans in the public gardens, are admirable. Mr. Lars Jacobsen has some very good views, principally in the vicinity of Otarama. Perhaps the best is No. 205, a landscape with horses feeding. One of the most attractive specimens of Mr. W.C. Large's work is "Milking Time". Mr. F.A. Rosewarne shows a frame, No. 144, with several small views, intended to exemplify the results of a new and simple process of printing. They certainly possess very considerable merit. Another notable frame is No. 175, wherein Messrs F.C.B. Bishop and W. A. Carew display a series of very good copies of pictures at the Palette Club's exhibition. Miss K.S. Wood has some very nice work, one of the most pleasing specimens of which is No. 106, a direct photograph, admirable in tone, of Terawera Creek. Miss M.J. Page displays an artistic picture of tree ferns, No. 11, and, another of Avonside Church. No. 12, Mr. D.B. Louis, four enlargements, are all good, especially "A Portrait". Very creditable work is also shown by other exhibitors. In fact, to refer to all the exhibits worthy of mention would occupy more time and space than are available.

The loan collection is small but good. There are splendid carbon enlargements by Elliott and Son, Barnet, England, of Mr. Burkes "Sundowners" series; two enlargements by the same firm of photographs by Birt Acres, exceedingly fine; a capital little photograph of a bullock team, by Mr. E.H. Clark, and one of a kitten, worthy of Henriette Ronner, taken by Mr. E.H. Speight, and lent by Mr. R. Speight. A view of Wellington harbour, by Mr. J. Stephenson Smith, is beautiful in its softness and richness of tone. Photographers requisites are shown by Mr. E. Beardsley and Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.



24th SEPTEMBER 1895
Page 6 - LYTTELTON TIMES, VOLUME XCIV, ISSUE 10759
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THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION
The attendance at the Industrial Exhibition yesterday proved that its popularity is unabated. In the daytime a fair number of persons patronized it, and in the evening the muster of the public was large. A considerable proportion of school children were among the visitors, and letters have been received from several schools, making arrangements for the pupils to pay a visit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exceedingly good work is seen in the twenty-six exhibits sent by four members of the Auckland Photographic Club. Mr. G.R. Boulton’s views of bush scenery are wood in tone and generally artistic. Perhaps the best of Mr. R.P. Walrond’s pictures is “Up for Repairs”, a pleasing composition, in which the water is admirably rendered. Mr. T.F. Hill’s yachts, landscapes and buildings are generally good in tone, clear and delicate. Mr. M. Trenwith shows a well treated animal group and some very nice “snapshots”.

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

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

There is a considerable proportion of enlargements in the forty-one exhibits of the Nelson Camera Club, thirty of which are bromide prints. A large number of life studies, many of them very pleasing, are included in the collection. Mr. Glasgow’s “Swans”, and his series of four animal studies, are clear, artistic pictures of pleasing tone. Mr. F.W. Thorp’s “Pohara, Golden Bay", is a really fine thing, and much of his other work is highly creditable. Mr. A.H. Patterson shows, in No. 33, one of the most effective evening landscapes in the exhibition. His “Incantation”, a very pleasing group of children at play, is admirably composed, soft in tone and thoroughly artistic. “Three Chums”, two little girls and a dog, is also pleasing and artistic, but faded. Among the best specimen’s of Mr. A. Pitt’s work is, “The Schooner Falcon", which almost resembles an engraving in tone and general appearance. “On the Wairoa River", a bromide enlargement, is a fine piece of landscape work.

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

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

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

The amateur photographers of Canterbury have every reason to be satisfied with the two hundred and twenty, or thereabouts, of their productions hung on the northern wall of the concert hall, the pictures from the other parts of the colony occupy the southern and eastern walls. As has been said before, their work shows a noteworthy advance on that exhibited last year and on the whole, the collection compares favorably with any in the room. Mr. Walter Burke is conspicuous with a fine assortment of landscapes, portraits and figure studies, all, so good that it is hard indeed to single out any for special mention. No. 25, however, may be cited as an instance of a particularly well treated snow scene, and No, 136, a group of horses feeding, as a delicately finished soft animal study. Mr. Burke's enlargements are very good indeed. Of Mr. H.R. Wilkinson's multifarious exhibits, one of the most attractive is "The Avon from Riccarton Road", a capital specimen of soft, delicately finished work. His bromide enlargement of "The Deserted Mill" is artistic in composition and highly effective in treatment. Another enlargement, No. 92, representing the West Coast coach with Miss Seddon on the box, is admirable in tone and in the delicate clearness of its details. Mr. F.S. Malcolm's enlargements are decidedly good. A sepia enlargement, "Too Cold for Baby", a seaside group, is charming. A figure of a girl among "Whispering Leaves", is one of the most daintily artistic pictures in the exhibition, and is highly meritorious, both in tone and in technical treatment. "Tena Koutou", a study of a Maori woman, is a fine, bold, artistic piece of work. Mr. Malcolm has many other exhibits, both enlargements and direct photographs, some of which are equal in merit to those mentioned. The principal feature of Mr. W.H. Bickerton's collection is the highly interesting series of enlargements of pictures taken, by him when on a recent visit to Macquarie Island in the ketch Gratitude. They represent the penguins with which that far-southern isle swarms, and, considering the fact that they were taken under great difficulties, must he regarded as of exceptional merit. Especially noticeable is a panorama, enlarged from four quarter-plates, showing a vast flock of these birds.

Mr. H.N. Smythe's nikko enlargement of "Laverick Bay" is noticeable for its softness and pleasing tone. Two of the best specimens of Mr. W.C. Hill's work are No.s 9 and 10, bromide enlargements, one plain and one colored, of a "Myself and My Trainer", artistic in composition and bold in treatment. Mr. G.E. Mannering, who is represented by some thirty pictures, sends work of peculiar interest, for much of it was taken in the Higher altitudes of the Southern Alps. His collection includes a fine, bold enlargement of a view of the Muller Glacier, No. 133, some exceedingly good studies of Alpine flora, No. 48, and a pleasing "Pastorale", a flock of sheep at the foot of a hill, soft and pleasing in tone, but rather flat. He also has a striking, lifelike portrait of Zurbriggen, the well-known guide, and many other pictures of much merit. Mr. F.C. East's, "Bikes in Custody", an enlarged picture of the members of the Christchurch police force, with their bicycles, is good and effective, but somewhat flat. Perhaps his finest exhibit is No. 40, an enlarged portrait of an old man, a really excellent specimen of broad and artistic treatment. "A Studio Interior", is very good, of a rich tone, and without the objectionable effect known as halation. He has other exhibits little, if any, inferior to the above-mentioned. Mr. E.B.S. Hill's enlarged panorama of Canterbury College, is rich in tone, firm in technique and altogether effective. His enlargement of a girl's portrait, No. 110, is a charming, soft, delicate piece of work. "A Bosky Glen", also an enlargement, is artistic both in composition and treatment. Mr. I. von Gottfried deserves very high praise for his very fine autotype carbon enlargement of a photograph of the s.s. Gothic, No. 39. It is excellent in every point, and most thoroughly artistic. His red chalk carbon enlarged portrait, "Zipferl", is a charming thing. M. von Gottfried shows an ingeniously prepared transparency of the Gertrude Falls, George Sound, in which he has made one exposure for the tumbling cascade and another for the surrounding rocks and bush. The effect is excellent. An admirable picture is, "Early Morning, Whangaroa", perhaps the best of Mr. T.N. Horsley's four enlargements. The peculiar effect, of the light has been exceedingly well caught. No. 72, Mr. E. Beardsley's Alpha enlargement of a view of the Christchurch City Council Chambers, is as fine a picture of a building as is to be found in the exhibition. N°s. 192 and 194, two photographs of browsing cattle, by the same exhibitor, are soft, pleasing in tone and delicate in treatment.

Mr. Charles Beken shows some exceedingly nice work, one of the most attractive specimens of which is No. 78, an enlarged portrait of a child, charming in its delicacy and softness. The direct photograph of the City Council Chambers, No. 108, by Mr. F.N. Sinclair, is an attractive picture, well defined and good as to detail. Mr. Sinclair's cloud study, a nikko print, No. 127, is soft and effective in tone. A very nice direct photograph of a picturesque bit in the Acclimatisation Gardens; No. 113, is shown by Mr. J.N. Taylor, who also exhibits a set of five views of the Christchurch Cathedral, No. 121, well finished and delicate in treatment, and one of the best statuary photographs in the room — a representation of the well-known Laocoon group. Two excellent interiors, Nos. 152 and. 153, artistic in composition, clear and free from halation, are shown by Mr. J.M. Thompson. Both are enlargements, one representing a drawing room, the other a group around a piano. Mr. A.A. Bickerton's nikko enlargements of photographs taken in Sydney, Nos. 167, 169 and 170, representing respectively St Mary's Cathedral, the palm avenue and swans in the public gardens, are admirable. Mr. Lars Jacobsen has some very good views, principally in the vicinity of Otarama. Perhaps the best is No. 205, a landscape with horses feeding. One of the most attractive specimens of Mr. W.C. Large's work is "Milking Time". Mr. F.A. Rosewarne shows a frame, No. 144, with several small views, intended to exemplify the results of a new and simple process of printing. They certainly possess very considerable merit. Another notable frame is No. 175, wherein Messrs F.C.B. Bishop and W. A. Carew display a series of very good copies of pictures at the Palette Club's exhibition. Miss K.S. Wood has some very nice work, one of the most pleasing specimens of which is No. 106, a direct photograph, admirable in tone, of Terawera Creek. Miss M.J. Page displays an artistic picture of tree ferns, No. 11, and, another of Avonside Church. No. 12, Mr. D.B. Louis, four enlargements, are all good, especially "A Portrait". Very creditable work is also shown by other exhibitors. In fact, to refer to all the exhibits worthy of mention would occupy more time and space than are available.

The loan collection is small but good. There are splendid carbon enlargements by Elliott and Son, Barnet, England, of Mr. Burke’s “Sundowners” series; two enlargements by the same firm of photographs by Birt Acres, exceedingly fine; a capital little photograph of a bullock team, by Mr. E.H. Clark, and one of a kitten, worthy of Henrietta Ronner, taken by Mr. E.H.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
There was a very good attendance of members at the usual monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club last evening. Mr. F.F.C. Huddleston read a very interesting paper on the artistic part of photography. Several extracts were read from late periodicals bearing on the subject, and showing how it is occupying an important place in the work of many leading exponents of the art in England and America.

The members agreed to assemble for a field day on the 9th of November. The place of resort to be decided on previous to that date.

Mr. K. Dunne was elected a member.



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

AUCKLAND CAMERA CLUB

DUNEDIN PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
There was a good attendance on Saturday at the Dunedin Photographic Society exhibition, the tropical downpour during the afternoon having the effect of driving many people into the gallery, there to spend an hour or two in an agreeable fashion. The exhibits supplied by the members of the local society fill 123 frames, but, in view of the fact that the membership has now reached 65, this cannot be regarded as a remarkably large contribution, especially when, as is the case, over 50 frames represent the work of only four exhibitors. The number of enlargements in the Dunedin exhibits is, however, unusually great. In some of these cases the negatives have been over-exposed, with the result that there is a flatness in the pictures, this being, indeed, the defect most noticeable in the enlarged photographs. Dr. Roberts, whose contributions consist wholly of enlargements, is the most successful of the Dunedin exhibitors. His views of Lake Te Anau — "Middle Fiord" (No. 14) and "From Sandfly Point" (No. 16) — are among the best of his efforts and are both deserving of attention for their fine atmospheric effect, the former being particularly noteworthy in this respect. No. 16 is, perhaps, the most satisfactory work, all points considered, which Dr Roberts has on the walls, a beautifully soft effect having been obtained in it. His "Farmyard Scene" (No. 35) is a happily-chosen and admirable example, and by many his photograph of "A Breaking Wave" (No. 33) is regarded as one of his best subjects.

Mr. A.J. Barth is an extensive exhibitor, and enlargements form a considerable proportion, too, of the work shown by him "Ball Creek, Akatore" is a well executed, photograph of a charming piece of scenery, in which the figure is well placed, but "Catlin's Lake", from a well-exposed negative, is probably Mr. Barth's best. "Big River, Catlins" deserves notice for the good cloud effect shown in it. Mr. A. Hamilton has contributed only three subjects, each of them being a bromide enlargement of a flower study, but they are all noticeably good works. Mrs Hocken's "Mother's Treasure Box", the photograph which gained the first prize in the Australasian competition, will naturally attract a good deal of notice, and attention may be drawn to the admirable reproduction of the soft flesh of the model's arm and hand against the white dress. In "Don't be Frightened" the same exhibitor has ably utilized an original idea and secured a good negative, which was, however, somewhat over-exposed. "The Haunted Creek", also by Mrs Hocken, is apt to be overlooked, being hung in a dark corner of the room, but it is a nicely exposed and a nicely printed picture. Mr. H. Z'ele, a new exhibitor, contributes a few examples of his work — all of them being enlargements and "Under the Yote" and "By Calm Waters" may be taken as the best of them, but in these the brilliancy of good negatives has been lost by over-exposure.

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

In the Christchurch section, the number of photographs of buildings and statuary cannot but attract notice. Mr. F.S. Malcolm is one of the most successful of the exhibitors in this section, and his "Whispering Leaves" is the most artistic work in the gallery. The figure in it is admirably placed and the picture is nicely balanced. "Tena Koutou", by the same exhibitor, is a striking photograph. Some capital interiors are exhibited by Mr. F.C. East, and a series of "swagging" subjects by Mr. Walter Burke is noteworthy, but if is not quite clear why such prominence should be given to it in the catalog. Mr. W.H. Bickerton's "Foxgloves", though the only work in the gallery from this exhibitor, deserves to be mentioned because of its nice soft effect, and because of the good lighting of the picture. Mr. Ivan Gottfried is represented by only two subjects, but one of these, "Zipferl" which is a well lighted, chemically-toned bromide print, attracts a good deal of attention from visitors to the exhibition. In "The Gardens", which is printed on enamel surfaced paper, Mr. J.N. Taylor has secured a very fine effect, and the naturalness of "A New Dress for Dolly", by Mr. W.C. Large makes it very effective.

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

The feature of the 10 frames forwarded by the Wanganui Camera Club is one of miscellaneous views by Mr. F.C. Huddleston including a very fine cloud effect. Mr. A. Elliott's "Wanganui River, from Sedgbrooke" is also a pretty study.

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

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

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



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club will be held this evening.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club held its usual monthly meeting last evening, when a good number of members attended.

Mr. Gatenby very generously offered a valuable prize for the best production of a "street scene in Wanganui", up to the January meeting of the club. The meeting passed a unanimous vote of thanks to the donor for the interest he has taken in the advancement of the art amongst our local photographers.

The Dunedin Photographic Society tendered acknowledgment for the series of views sent by the local society to their exhibition, which was a pronounced success.



17th DECEMBER 1895  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXVIII, ISSUE 12122

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club meets as usual this (Tuesday) evening at the club rooms.



17th MARCH 1896
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Members of the Wanganui Camera Club are reminded of the usual monthly meeting this (Tuesday) evening.



18th MARCH 1896  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXVIIII, ISSUE 12123

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The members of the Wanganui Camera Club held their usual monthly meeting last evening. There was a fair attendance, and a lengthy discussion ensued on the portfolio of English photographs lately on exhibition in the club rooms. These were selected in England by the editor of the Photographic Review of Reviews, as representative of the work produced by some of the leading English photographers and should prove highly beneficial to our colonial knights of the camera.



22nd APRIL 1896  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXVIIII, ISSUE 12127

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The ordinary monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club, which was to have been held last evening, has been postponed until the 28th April.



16th JUNE 1896  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXVIIII, ISSUE 12127

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Members are reminded that the usual monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club will be held this (Tuesday) evening.



17th JUNE 1896
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
There was a fair attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club. It was decided not to hold an exhibition of pictures this year, but with the expected assistance of the kindred societies in the colony to give one next year. Members are requested to prepare for the competition in "Landscape" by next meeting.



18th AUGUST 1896
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Members of the Wanganui Camera Club are reminded of the annual meeting this (Tuesday) evening at 8pm. A good attendance is requested. Subject for competition "Landscape".



15th SEPTEMBER 1896
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The annual meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club, postponed from last month, will be held this evening at the club rooms. A good attendance is requested.



16th SEPTEMBER 1896
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The annual meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held last evening, but was very poorly attended. Arrangements are being made for material to experiment with the Rontgen X rays. A special paper is promised by Mr. Babbage for next meeting on "Development". The competition subject for next meeting is "Animal Life".



20th OCTOBER 1896
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Members of the Wanganui Camera Club are reminded that the monthly meeting takes place to-night at 8pm at the club rooms.

Important business is to be considered, and a good attendance is requested.



24th OCTOBER 1896  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXVIIII, ISSUE 12222

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The members of the Wanganui Camera Club held their annual meeting on Tuesday evening last, at the Club Rooms, Victoria Avenue. The work of the past year was reviewed, and indicated that members had shown rather less interest than during the preceding year, which was probably accounted for by the fact that no general exhibitions had been held during the year by leading clubs in the colony.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1896 - 1897
PRESIDENT Mr. A. ELLIOTT	HON.SECRETARY: Mr. D. Meldrum	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D. Meldrum	Committee: Mr. Brown	Committee: Captain Collins	Committee: Mr. C.W. Babbage

It was resolved not to invest at present in the apparatus necessary for experiments with the Rontgen rays, as other plants were coming to the town. A hearty vote of thanks to the retiring officers closed the meeting.



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28th AUGUST 1899
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Members of the Wanganui Camera Club and those interested in Photography, are requested to attend a meeting, to be held in the Museum Hall, on MONDAY NEXT, 28th August, at 8pm.

D. MELDRUM
HON.SECRETARY.



29th AUGUST 1899  Page 3 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXIII, ISSUE 9834

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
At a meeting of persons interested in amateur photography, held in the Museum Hall last evening, it was decided to RESUSCITATE the Wanganui Camera Club, and the following officers were elected:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1899 - 1900						PRESIDENT Mr. A. ELLIOTT
Vice-President Mr. C.W. Babbage	Vice-President Mr. S. Griffiths	HON.SECRETARY: Mr. D. Meldrum	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D. Meldrum	Committee: Mr. S.H. Drew	Committee: Mr. R. Anderson	Committee: Mr. Allison	Committee: Mr. F.J. Kersley

It was decided that the fixed day for the meetings of the Club should, be the second Wednesday of each month, the first meeting to be held on September 12th, when a paper will be read by Mr. Babbage on "Photography". All intending members are requested to send in their names at once.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Owing to the Bulb Show being held at the Museum on Wednesday next, the meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club has been postponed till Wednesday, the 20th September.

D. MELDRUM
HON.SECRETARY



19th SEPTEMBER 1899  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XLIII, ISSUE 15000

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club will be held at the Museum Trustees Board room to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 8pm.



21st SEPTEMBER 1899  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XLIII, ISSUE 15000
28th SEPTEMBER 1899  Page 23 - NEW ZEALAND MAIL, ISSUE 1439

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club held its first monthly meeting last night in the Museum Buildings, when a fair number of members were present. Mr. Babbage read an interesting and particularly useful paper on the subject of "Development", showing practical proofs of errors in exposure.

The following new members were elected: Messrs J. Ramson, T.W. Downes, Howard Paul, H.B. Watson, R.M. Gatenby, V. Jones, G.S. Robertson, C.J. McCarthy, G. Pownall, W.H. Partington, W. Brown, Christie, Dr Christie, C.F. Millward, C.M. Hoult, F.J. Denton, A. Willis.

"Landscape" was the subject chosen for exhibition at next meeting.



11th OCTOBER 1899  Page 3 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXIII, ISSUE 9871

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club will hold its usual monthly meeting in the Museum building this evening at 8pm.



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8th NOVEMBER 1899  Page 2 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXIII, ISSUE 9894

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Members of the Wanganui Camera Club will meet, as usual, on WEDNESDAY night, at 8pm, in the Museum building.

D. MELDRUM
HON.SECRETARY



20th DECEMBER 1899  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XLIII, ISSUE 15000

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
There was a fair attendance of members at the Wanganui Camera Club meeting on Wednesday last. Dr. Christie gave an interesting talk on the subject of "Lantern Slide Making", and accompanied it with about sixty slides illustrative of his travels round the world. A very enjoyable evening was spent. It was arranged to give series of entertainments during the coming year in the Museum Hall, with the object of obtaining a good magic lantern for the Club. Mr. Alfred A. Bower was elected a member.



8th FEBRUARY 1900  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XLIII, ISSUE 15000

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club held a special meeting last evening to consider the purchase of a valuable lantern and accessories which had been offered at a very reasonable price. It was decided to buy the outfit at a cost of £20, and to give a series of exhibitions during the winter months.



30th MAY 1900
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31st MAY 1900
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1st JUNE 1900
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2nd JUNE 1900
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4th JUNE 1900
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB

LANTERN SHOW
Christ Church Schoolroom,
MONDAY EVENING, 4th June, at 8pm.

First Part - "Reminiscences of the Record Reign Rejoicings", Dr Christie.

Musical Interlude.

Second Part — "A Trip Through the Bay of Islands", Mr. Denton.

Admission — One Shilling.

D. MELDRUM
HON.SECRETARY.

4th JUNE 1900  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, ISSUE 15000

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
We give a final reminder of the Lantern Show to be held in Christ Church Schoolroom this evening under the auspices of the Wanganui Camera Club. A very interesting and enjoyable entertainment is promised.



5th JUNE 1900
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
A large audience assembled in Christ Church Schoolroom last night to witness a magic-lantern entertainment given by the Wanganui Camera Club. It came as a surprise to most present that such a fine collection of pictures could be presented from local photographers, the slides being quite up to any that have been exhibited here by professional companies, and all the pictures came out clear and distinct. The first part of the program consisted of a series of pictures taken by Dr Christie on his trip Home in 1897. They included views of Colombo, Bombay, Suez and Gibraltar, and a fine series of the vessels taking part in the famous Spithead Review. The audience were next taken to Scotland, and treated to some choice bits of lake and mountain scenery, and were then introduced to the mysteries of "curling", the great Scotch game on the ice. The interval was filled up with two violin selections by Mr. F. Ratherly and a song by Mr. Blennerhassett. The next portion of the program was occupied by views of the Bay of Islands, taken by Mr. Denton, whose beautiful pictures quite convinced the audience that for scenery there is no place like New Zealand. Beautiful waterfalls, river scenes, home steads, churches, and bush views followed in quick succession, the whole ending with a magnificent view of a sunset on the Bay. The Camera Club are to be congratulated on the success of their first venture as public entertainers, and we look forward with interest to their next entertainment. The magic-lantern was worked by Mr. Denton, while the pictures were explained by Mr. S.S. Griffiths.



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15th JUNE 1900  Page 3 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, ISSUE 15000

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting tomorrow (FRIDAY) Evening, at 8pm, in Museum.

D. MELDRUM
HON.SECRETARY.



19th JUNE 1900  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, ISSUE 15000

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held on Friday evening, the 15th June. Mr. A. Elliott presided over a fair attendance. Messrs A. Atkins and R. Dunne were elected members. The lantern entertainment given by the Club on the 4th June, was a distinct success, and the members are to be congratulated on securing such a valuable lantern. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Battle for his kind assistance in the absence of the Club lanternist, Mr. Broad. A discussion ensued on the subject of field days and the encouragement of outdoor studies.



25th JULY 1900  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, ISSUE 15000

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Owing to the Hall being otherwise engaged the magic lantern entertainment of the Wanganui Camera Club, which was to have been held in Christ Church Schoolroom this evening, has been postponed until Wednesday evening next.



4th AUGUST 1900  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, ISSUE 15000

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
On Monday next the Wanganui Camera Club will give the second of their series of lantern entertainments. For this exhibition they have a rare selection of slides of the Hot Lake's Districts, including Taupo, Wairakei, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua and Tikitere; also the Huka Falls, near Taupo. They will also show views of Taranaki, including a number of Maori hakas etc. We hope the public will give the club good encouragement.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB

LANTERN ENTERTAINMENT

MONDAY NEXT, 6th August, at 8pm

CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOLROOM

Fine Selection of Views — Hot Lakes Districts, including
Crow's Nest at the Spa, Taupo, Huka Falls,
Wairakei Valley, Prince of Wales Feathers Geyser, Dragon's Mouth,
Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, and Tikitere; also Taranaki and Maori Hakas.

MUSICAL ITEMS.

D. MELDRUM
HON.SECRETARY.

6th AUGUST 1900  Page 2 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXIV, ISSUE 10105

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
We give final reminder of the Wanganui Camera Club lantern entertainment in the Christ Church schoolroom this evening at 8pm. A very fine selection of views will be shown amongst them being the Hot Lakes Districts, including Crow's Nest at the Spa, Taupo, Huka Falls, Wairakei Valley, Prince of Wales Feathers Geyser, Dragon's Mouth, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, and Tikitere; also Taranaki and Maori Hakas. Musical items will also be rendered.



7th AUGUST 1900
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Owing to an accident to the lantern the entertainment in connection with the Wanganui Camera Club, which was to have been given last night, had to be postponed to a future date, of which due notice will be given.



14th AUGUST 1900  Page 2 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME VIII, ISSUE 6772

CAMERA CLUB
A meeting of those interested in the formation of a Camera Club was held at Mr. H.W. Scott's rooms last night, when there was a good attendance. Mr. R. Goodger occupied the chair, and stated that the business of the meeting was to see what steps could be taken to form a camera club amongst the local amateur photographers for mutual help. Mr. W.G. Broad, a member of the Wanganui Camera Club, who was present, gave an interesting outline of the work done by that Society, and explained that periodical competitions were held amongst the members, as well as public exhibitions of the work done, which had always proved a great success. It was then resolved, on the motion of Mr. Wylde, that a club be formed. Mr. Scott was elected secretary pro. tem., and the following gentlemen were elected as a committee to make the necessary preliminary arrangements prior to a general meeting to be held on the 28th August: Messrs Whalley, Goodger, H.M. Copeland, Wylde, Birkenshaw, Jameson and Broad. The subscription was fixed at 5s, and the meeting then adjourned until Friday evening, after a vote of thanks had been passed to Mr. Scott for the use of his rooms and to the Chairman for presiding. It is expected that before long the club will number 60 members.



24th OCTOBER 1900
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26th OCTOBER 1900
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB

LANTERN ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, at 8pm,

CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOLROOM.

Fine Series Views Hot Lake District, Ruapehu and others.

25th OCTOBER 1900  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, ISSUE 15000

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club is giving one of its lantern entertainments to-morrow evening in the Christ Church Schoolroom. At the last one an accident unfortunately happened which caused some little inconvenience, but special precautions have been taken against a recurrence of this by obtaining the services of a well known Wellington lanternist. The views to be shown are of Rotorua and the Hot Lakes District and scenes around Ruapehu. These are always interesting, and those who have not been fortunate enough to actually see these places will have a treat in store, as the lantern is powerful and the views the very best.



25th OCTOBER 1900  Page 2 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXIV, ISSUE 10174

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club is holding an entertainment in the Christ Church schoolroom to-morrow evening. The proceeds go towards paying off the debt on the very fine lantern which they have purchased. The views to be shown are of the Hot Lakes district and round about Ruapehu, and Mr. Griffiths will explain as each slide is shown. With such fine views and a magnificent lantern, a large attendance is expected.



26th OCTOBER 1900  Page 2 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXIV, ISSUE 10174

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The views to be shown at the Wanganui Camera Club entertainment in the Christ Church schoolroom this evening are those of the Hot Lakes district and round about Ruapehu. They will be shown by the aid of the Clubs fine new lantern. The entertainment commences at 8pm.



29th JUNE 1901  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club held its monthly meeting last night in its new club room, behind Mr. Denton's studio.

All the members agreed that Mr. Denton had provided a most comfortable room for its meetings. Mr. Allison was in the chair, and after the introduction of several new members and the transaction of routine business.

Mr. Denton explained in a very clear and interesting manner the carbon process of printing, which was illustrated by many experiments, and a very successful demonstration of the manipulations, resulting in some charming prints, which were very much admired. In the course of the demonstration the lecturer exhibited some examples of over and under exposure and the best manner of overcoming the error. Mr. Denton illustrated his lecture by some excellent examples of carbon prints of auto types as they are technically termed, which were printed in a variety of colors. Two were especially admired for their fullness of detail, and exquisite modeling, namely, a large print of a sailor boy in Vandyke brown tint, and a half-plate size of a head in chalk red. Votes of thanks to the lecturer and Chairman terminated a most interesting meeting.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Will give one of their Charming

LANTERN ENTERTAINMENTS

CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOLROOM

TUESDAY EVENING, at 8pm

Admission — One Shilling

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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The annual meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held on Friday evening in Mr. Denton's studio. There was a good attendance of members. Mr. Griffiths occupied the chair.

The secretary read the report and balance sheet, which showed that £3 had been paid off the lantern purchase account, leaving a small balance.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1901 - 1902						PRESIDENT Mr. S.S. GRIFFITHS
Vice-President Mr. A.A. Gower	HON.SECRETARY: Mr. C.W. Babbage	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. C.W. Babbage	Committee: Mr. T.W. Downes	Committee: Mr. F.J. Kersley	Committee: Mr. T. Allison	Committee: Mr. G. Pownall	Committee: Mr. F.J. Denton

Invitations were received to exhibit photographs at the exhibitions of the Nelson Camera Club, the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, and the Philadelphia Photographic Salon.

It was resolved that future meetings of the Club be held on the third Friday of the month, the committee to arrange for a suitable meeting room.

The President (Mr. Griffiths) offered a prize of a Thornton Pickard shutter for the six best lantern slides taken from their own negatives up to April 30th. Mr. Gower also offers a prize of £1 worth of material, in three prizes, for juniors.

It was agreed that at the next meeting members should produce photographs of a country road, and bring lantern slides to be shown on the screen.

Mr. Beswick gave a very instructive and interesting paper on "Art in Photography", in which he explained the rules that govern a good composition for a photograph, and how to obtain them. The paper was illustrated by some capital lantern views on the screen, the lantern being skilfully manipulated by Mr. Downes.

It was decided that next meeting should be devoted to lantern talk and exhibition of members slides, when it is hoped that every member will bring his views. Votes of thanks to the lecturer and chairman terminated a most successful meeting.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held in Messrs Jackson and Co.'s rooms, Ridgway Street, on Friday evening. There was a very large attendance of members. In the absence of the President, through illness, Mr. Beswick occupied the chair.

The following new members were elected: Messrs F. Gibson, J. Ashwell, J. McTavish, A. Cummins and J. Thomson.

It was decided to hold the next meeting on Friday December 13th, when the subject for competition will be "Instantaneous Views" and members are asked to bring the negatives as well as prints to compare the different modes of treatment.

The subject of "Country Road" was competed for by 11 members, and the pictures all being of great merit. The ballot for first place fell to Mr. Downes for a very artistic view on St. John's Hill.

Keen interest was exhibited in the display of lantern views by Messrs Beswick, Bolton, Downes, Robb and Babbage. There was not sufficient time to put all the slides through, and it was decided to have another lantern night at an early date.

It was resolved if an interesting paper is forthcoming for the next evening, to invite those College pupils interested in photography to be present. The usual votes of thanks brought a most successful evening to a close.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The committee of the Wanganui Camera Club have decided on the following subjects for competition during the ensuing season: November, country road; December, snap shots; January, stream and woodland; February, group outdoor; March, shipping or boats; April, cattle; May, interior; June, solitude; July, portraiture; August, sheep; September, genre; October, stormy weather.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held in Messrs Jackson and Co.'s room last evening, Mr. Elliott presiding. The usual monthly competition for out-door group was competed for by seven entries, the voting resulting in placing Mr. Babbage first and Mr. Robb second, but all the competitors were of very nearly equal merit. The secretary reminded members that the competition for the prize of a Thornton Pickard shutter, offered by the President (Mr. Griffiths) for the best six lantern slides, must be sent in to the secretary not later than the third Friday in April; and entries for Mr. Grower's prizes for the best views of landscape or seascape must be sent in by the third Friday in May. Mr. Babbage then gave a demonstration of the Oxotype, or improved carbon process, showing how the materials were prepared and manipulated, and the rationale and advantages of the process.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
A large number of members and visitors attended the Wanganui Camera Club meeting on Friday. Mr. Griffiths, President, occupied the chair.

Messrs Bourne, Dymock, Louden, and Dickie were elected members.

Five entries of lantern slides were received for the President's prize of a Thornton Pickard shutter, and it was resolved that they be exhibited at a lantern show, open to the public, to be held in Christ Church schoolroom in about 10 days, the President and secretary to make all arrangements, and Messrs Beswick and Denton were appointed to judge the slides. Mr. Gower has kindly offered to supply the chemicals used in the lantern for this year.

Mr. Pownall read an interesting paper on "American Art in Photography", or fuzzytype, which was illustrated by a number of examples. After explaining what constituted the art, he condemned the extremes to which it was carried, by such examples as a figure consisting of an eye and nose and streaks of varying intensity all around it. An interesting discussion followed the paper.

On the motion of the President, it was resolved to ask Mr. Beswick to give a paper on art in photography illustrated by lantern views for the June meeting, and that an invitation be given to the Wanganui College Camera Club to be present.

The monthly competition for cattle was keenly competed for, the ballot resulting, in giving Mr. Downes first place for a charming study of cows drinking, while Mr. Robb was a close second.

The secretary informed members that entries for Mr. Gower's prizes for "landscape and seascape" close at the next meeting.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
On Wednesday evening a large number of the members of the Wanganui Camera Club and their friends, assembled in Mr Sherriff's studio, when a very pleasant evening was spent in the exhibition of lantern slides, made by members of the Camera Club in competition for the President's (Mr. S.S. Griffiths) prize of a Thornton-Pickard shutter and a beautiful set of slides of Derbyshire, kindly lent by Mr Downes. The prizes were keenly competed for by 30 slides, and many of them would have done credit to a professional and called forth applause from the audience. The judges (Messrs Beswick and Denton) awarded the prize to Mr. T. Allison, placing Mr Downes second. Miss J.M. Griffiths and her friends added very much to the pleasure of the audience by some instrumental and vocal music, interspersed between the sets of views. The Club's fine lantern never exhibited views better under the able management of Messrs Gower and Denton.



20th MAY 1902
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
In spite of the forbidding night there was a good muster of members of the Wanganui Camera Club on Friday evening, Mr. Elliott occupying the chair. After several pamphlets had been laid on the table, Mr. Nettleship was elected a member of the club.

Mr. Downes read a very instructive paper on "Pictorial Art", which he illustrated by some excellent photographs and sketches. Most of the members took part in the discussion which followed the paper.

The monthly subject of interiors was competed for by six photographs, the ballot placing Mr. Botton first and Mr. Beswick second. Mr. Gower's prizes for landscape and seascape produced eight entries of excellent photographs. The judges (Messrs. Elliott and Denton) placed Mr. Downes first and Mr. Robb second for seascapes; Mr. Babbage first and Mr. Downes second for landscapes.

For the next meeting in June, Mr. Beswick consented to read a paper on "Hints on composition".

Mr. Murdock gave notice that at the next meeting he would move that the club hold a public exhibition of photographs in about three months. Votes of thanks, to the lecturer and chairman concluded an interesting meeting.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club held its usual monthly meeting on Friday in Messrs Jackson and Co.'s room. Mr S.S. Griffiths occupied the chair. The secretary exhibited some very fine photographs, taken with the new Beck Steinheil anastigmat lenses, sent out by Messrs R. and J. Beck. Several members exhibited photographs. Considerable discussion took place on the advisability of holding an exhibition of photography, and it was finally resolved that one be held early in September, and the secretary to send circulars to all members and kindred clubs asking them to exhibit. The subjects for next meeting are "Solitude and Portraiture", and Mr Beswick will read a paper, on lenses.



18th AUGUST 1902
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held on Friday evening, when Mr. Griffiths presided over a large meeting of members and friends.

Letters were read from the Wellington Camera Club, Wellington College Camera Club, Dunedin Photographic Society, Southland Camera Club, Messrs Mann, C. Owen, and J.W. Hunt, mostly promising a large number of photographs for the coming exhibition. Letters were also received from A.H. Baird, Edinburgh, St. Louis, and Canadian photographer, and Merch, of Darmstadt, the latter forwarding a pamphlet on photographic chemicals and samples of pyrogallic acid for members to test.

It was resolved that Messrs Griffiths, Beswick, Hutton, Downes, Denton and Babbage be a committee to carry out the Photographic Exhibition.

Resolved that the Exhibition open 17th to 20th September inclusive, hours 2pm to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm; admission to be 1s the first day, 6d each day after, season tickets to be 2s 6d; no free tickets. Resolved that Thursday and Saturday evenings be for lantern show, Wednesday and Friday for musical evenings; and that Messrs Pownall and Ashwell be a committee to arrange.

Mr. Babbage read a paper on "The Early History of Photography", illustrated by talbotype and collodion pictures.

There was a good competition for the subject of "Sheep", the ballot being unanimous in placing Mr. Downes first for a very fine study.

Mr. Yates kindly exhibited a very fine collection of views taken by him in America, some on the Yukon having been taken with the thermometer at 60 degrees below zero, while another lot were taken in California with the temperature at 126 degrees in the shade, necessitating the use of ice to prevent the gelatin on the plates melting. He also exhibited some views taken on metallic paper, a new material just introduced in America. This concluded a very interesting meeting.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB

AN EXHIBITION OF PICTURES

under the Management of the
Wanganui Camera Club
will be held in SHERRIFF'S STUDIO

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY,
17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th SEPTEMBER

Afternoon 2pm to 5pm: Evening, 7pm to 10pm.

Admission — One Shilling.

C.W. BABBAGE
HON.SECRETARY

15th SEPTEMBER 1902
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held on Friday evening, and was attended by a large number of members. Mr. Griffiths, President, occupied the chair.

The evening was taken up in discussing the details in connection with the exhibition to be opened on Wednesday, 17th September.

It was resolved to invite his Worship the Mayor to open the exhibition at 2.30pm on Wednesday, in Mr. Sheriff's Studio, Ridgway street.

The secretary reported having received entries for 300 pictures from the Wellington, Nelson, and Wellington College Camera Clubs, and Chevalier La Fosse, Messrs. R. and J. Beck, and Wilson, of Britain, besides members and friends of the local club. As among the names are some of the highest class photographers of the world, whose pictures sell for £10 and £15 each, it is confidently expected the exhibition will prove attractive and instructive.

The Musical Committee reported having arranged a program for each evening.

It was resolved to have catalogs printed, making a charge of 3d. each to cover the expense.

It was resolved that members of the Club should have season tickets at 1s., non-members 2s. 6d. These can be obtained from members of the committee or the secretary at the Studio, Monday and Tuesday. College pupils are to be charged half-price.

It was resolved that Messrs. Denton and Hutton be a Hanging Committee, all members to be at the Studio Monday and Tuesday to assist. Several members exhibited photographs, which were handed round.



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18th SEPTEMBER 1902  Page 5 - NEW ZEALAND TIMES, VOLUME LXXII, ISSUE 4762

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION OF PICTURES
The exhibition of pictures, under the management of the Wanganui Camera Club was opened this afternoon in Mr. George Sheriff's studio, Ridgway Street, by His Worship the Mayor (Mr. Hatrick). The collection of photos is a most creditable one, including specimens from the Wellington Camera Club, Nelson Camera Club, Wellington College Camera Club, and Wanganui Camera Club, as also a number of English and French exhibits by first class men. The local club is well representer, many of the examples being in new styles, some of them very beautiful.

In opening the exhibition, the Mayor, after thanking the Club for the courtesy extended to him, complimented them on the very excellent collection of photographs. He remarked that there ought to be a fellow feeling between the editor of a newspaper and a mayor. The former was expected to write on every conceivable and inconceivable subject under the sun, and the latter was called upon, not to write, but to speak upon almost every subject, and in the present case was supposed to say something of the art of photography. After referring to the pleasures and ambitions of those who indulged in the photographic art, the Mayor spoke of its benefits from a commercial point of view. He ventured the opinion that the photograph and camera had done more to bring before the world the beauties of New Zealand scenery than anything else, and instanced what the art had done in the way of advertising Switzerland and other countries. After mentioning that the Wanganui Camera Club started about 1894 with Mr. Elliot as President, and Mr. Meldrum as secretary, and now had a membership of about 50, the Mayor declared the exhibition open.

Following is a list of the pictures on view:

WELLINGTON CAMERA CLUB
Mr. GEORGE WRIGHT: 1. At Waiwetu. 2. The Smithy. 3. The Smithy. 4. Harbour Study. 5. Cobblers at Work	Mr. H.H. SEED: 6. Sheep. 9. Clouds. 12. Tancred (portrait). 13. Waiting for the Billy to Boil. 14. River View, Napier. 15. Gathering Sticks. 16. The Ferryman.	Mr. H. DAVIDSON: 17. Frosted Leaves. 18. Pelargonium, Lady of the Lake. 19. Roses and Raspberries. 20. Red Cactus. 21. A Load of Heartsease. 22. Sunset and Evening Star. 23. Shifting Sand. 24. A Brawling Brook. 25. A Shaded Bill.	Mr. ERNEST W. HUNT: 26. When Evening Shadows Fall. 27. The Wood Gatherers. 28. Autumn Shadows. 29. Silver Birches. 30. A Bend of the River. 31. The Riverside. 32. The Hay Stackers. 33. A Hazy Distance. 34. A Misty Morning. 35. Opening Day.
Mr. A.B. KEYWORTH: 36. The Ford. 37. When the Day's Work is Done. 38. Lyall Bay. 39. After the Storm. 40. Eventide.	Mr. G.W. BARLTROP: 41. The Turnstile. 42. Road through the Backwoods. 43. Total Eclipse. 44. Now Fades the Glimm'ring Landscape. 45. The Moon takes up Her Wondrous Tale.	Mr. McGREGOR WRIGHT: 46. Harbour Study. 47. Harbour Study. 48. Harbour Study. 49. Reflections. 50. The Waterman's Steps. 51. Evening Mists.	Mr. J. BARTON: 52. Nodding Daffodils.
Mrs W.C. FITZGERALD: 53. Restless Sea (Carbon). 54. Cleaning Daddy's Boots (Bromide). 55. Milking Time. 56. Homeward Bound (Bromide). 57. Mates. 58. Silence Herself There Seems to Sleep	Mr. W.H. TUSTIN: 59. A Mountain Track. 60. The Edge of the Lake. 61. Skippers Road, Wakatipu. 62. Seascape. 63. Seascape. 64. Seascape. 65. Seascape. 66. Seascape. 67. Seascape. 68. Seascape. 69. Custom House Quay, Wellington.	Mr. J.A. HEGINBOTHAM: 70. Begging (Bromide). 71. The Smithy (Carbon). 72. A Stormy Twilight (Carbon). 73. I Love Little Pussy. 74. Aspen Poplars. 75. Captain Clark, Second Contingent (Ozotype) 76. Ida (Carbon). 77. At Play (Carbon). 78. Heedless of Weather (Carbon). 79. Dorriss (Carbon). 80. On the Sands (Carbon). 81. Crossing the Ford (Carbon). 82. Young Steers (Bromide). 83. My Pets.	Mr. A.C. GIFFORD: 84. White Violets (Carbon). 85. Night Flowering Cactus (Sepia Platinotype) 86. A Stony Reach (Carbon). 87. Quiet Waters (Carbon). 88. Songs without Words (Platona). 89. Linda (Platona). 90. White Top (Platona). 91. The Glebe (Platona)
NELSON CAMERA CLUB
Mr. C.Y. FELL: 92. Phyllis Fell. 93. A Portrait. 94. Dorothy Richmond. 95. New Plymouth Breakwater. 96. Nuneham (Thames). 97. Red-Gum (Tree Study). 98. Pinus Insignis (Tree Study). 99. A Portrait (Gum bichromate). 100. Near Cable Bay (Gum bichromate). 101. Sylvia and her Garden.	Messrs HAMILTON & BEDWORTH: 102. Sunset, "The Sands", (Toned Bromide). 103. Out Among the Daisies. 104. Where the Wind Blows Fierce. 105. Maitai River, Nelson.	Mrs BLACKETT: 108. On the Maitai. The end of the Race. On the Maitai. 113. A Bush Clearing (Bromide enlargement). The Jessie Logan (Bromide enlargement). Out with the Tide (Bromide enlargement).	Mr. H.V. GULLY: 116. In Harbour Waters (Bromide enlargement). 117. Nelson Haven, Evening (Bromide enlargement). 118. Torrent Bay (Platinum toned P.0.P.). 119. Before the Wind (Platinum toned P.0.P.).
Mr. H. BRUSEWITZ: ALL BROMIDE ENLARGEMENTS 120. Creek Scene 121. Study of a Head	Mrs BRUSEWITZ: ALL BROMIDE ENLARGEMENTS 122. A Grecian Toilet 123. Gyneth 124. Roses (Toned) 125. Island Bay (Toned)	Mr. A.H. PATTERSON: ALL BROMIDE ENLARGEMENTS 126. A Touch of Winter 127. Pelorus River 128. Sunshine and Storm 129. Winter on the Union Pacific Ry 130. Seagulls 131. A Portrait 132. April in North Devon

ALEXANDER HATRICK

Born 29th August 1857 - Smythesdale, Victoria, Australia
Died 30th July 1918

MAYOR OF WANGANUI
1897 - 1904

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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB

AN EXHIBITION OF PICTURES

under the Management of the
WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
will be held in

SHERRIFF'S STUDIO

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY NEXT
17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th September

Afternoon 2pm to 5pm
Evening, 7pm to 10pm

Admission — One Shilling

C.W. BABBAGE
HON.SECRETARY

18th SEPTEMBER 1902  Page 5 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXXVII, ISSUE 11740

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHS
The exhibition in connection with the Wanganui Camera Club opened yesterday afternoon, when there was a very fair number of the public present. The exhibition was opened at 2.30pm by his Worship the Mayor (Mr.Hatrick), in a speech appropriate to the occasion. After the Mayoral address, and on the motion of the President (Mr. S. Griffiths), a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Mayor for his kindness in opening the exhibition. Those present then tunned their attention to the photographs, and a truly fine lot there is to occupy the attention of visitors.

The dominant note in the photographic exhibition is an evident desire to get away from the ordinary or garden variety of photograph, and many of the works hung show in a manner, which comes as a surprise to most people how successful the exhibitors have been.

There are over 300 photographs on the walls and these, thanks to the taste of the Hanging Committee (Messrs. Denton and Hutton), have been arranged in such a manner as to bring out the good points of each exhibit, without as is so often the ease, tiring the eye with repetition and sameness.

The exhibition, besides being highly interesting, has an educational value which should not be overlooked.

Taking the order in which they appear in the catalog we will first refer to the Wellington Camera Club:

"The Smithy", by J.W. Heginbotham, is an excellent piece of composition, the lighting being admirable, and, with the exception of a slight stiffness about the right arm, the pose is natural. His "Ida", is one of the most pleasing portraits in the room, the color lending itself admirably to the rendering of the velvet dress. The light on the right hand, however, is too strong and attracts the eye from the face. "On the Sands", a red chalk carbon, suffers from lack of depth in the shadows of the nearest figure in the foreground, but is otherwise a very pleasing picture. It would be improved with a less dark mount.

Mr. A.C. Gifford, "Night Flowering Cactus", is a beautiful flower study, the half tones especially being well rendered. "White Violets", though good, is not so pleasing.

Mrs. W.C. Fitzgerald, "The Restless Sea", is a strong and effective seascape.

Mr. McGregor Wright's "Harbour Studies" suffer from spottiness in the high lights on the water. "The Waterman's Steps", is a good subject spoiled through hardness of the distance.

Mr. E.W. Hunt, "A Hazy Distance". This is a little gem. Quite "Turneresque", in fact. "Opening Day", is not so successful. "The Wood Gatherers", is well composed, and bears looking into. "The Riverside", shows excellent perspective and good technique. Mr. H.H. Seed, "Sheep", is the best.

Mr. George Wright, "At Waiwetu", is a well selected picture, with a good foreground. "The Smithy" suffers from too strong light.

Mr. H. Davidson, "Pelargoniums", "Roses", and "Red Cactus", are this gentleman's strongest subjects, and will repay inspection.

Mr. G.W. Barltrop, "The Turnstile" looks a figure. "Total Eclipse", is an interesting record of a wonderful and awe-inspiring phenomenon. "The Moon takes up her wondrous tale", is a difficult subject successfully treated.

Mr. A.B. Keyworth, "When the day's work is done", is restful and well composed. The technique is good. His "Lyell Bay" is a good specimen of the curl of a breaker, but lacks brilliance in the foreground.

Mr. W.H. Tustin, "The Edge of the Lake", is a well balanced picture, soft and pleasing.

Nos. 62 and 67, "Seascapes", are an excellent set of sea and sky studies.

The exhibition will be open again this afternoon and evening. Lovers of art should not fail to visit Sheriff's Studio.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
To-morrow is the last day of the Wanganui Camera Club exhibition, and the prices will then be reduced to 6d for adults and 3d for children. Lovers of art should make a point of visiting the exhibition and examining these, the cream of photographic productions. It will be some time, no doubt, before another such opportunity offers, and many of the fine pictures now to be seen may never be on public exhibition again.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB

AN EXHIBITION OF PICTURES

under the Management of the
WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
will be held in

SHERRIFF'S STUDIO

FRIDAY and SATURDAY NEXT
19th, and 20th September

Morning 10am to 12.
Afternoon 2pm to 5pm
Evening, 7pm to 10pm

Admission — Sixpence

C.W. BABBAGE
HON.SECRETARY

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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The exhibition of the Wanganui Camera Club, in Sheriff's Studio, Ridgway street, continues to attract a considerable number of interested visitors. Yesterday afternoon and evening, despite the wet weather, there was a fair attendance. The really excellent collection of pictures is well worthy of inspection. The exhibition will be open again this morning, afternoon, and evening. Indeed, the committee might, with advantage both to members of the club and the public, consider the advisability of continuing the exhibition for some days next week. However, lest this suggestion, should not appeal to the committee, we advise those who have not yet seen the pictures to do so to-day. Continuing our detailed reference to the exhibits we will now refer to the photos exhibited by Nelson photographers.

Mr. C.Y. Fell, "Nuneham", is a charming picture, and clearly not local. "A Portrait", is the best of this gentleman's figure work, yet is hardly satisfying, the lighting being hard and the lines too straight, while the dark shadows destroy all depth. "A Portrait", is more successful, and being in a new process has an added interest. Of his tree studies, "Red Gum", is the most pleasing.

Mr. H.V. Gully, "In Harbour Waters", and "Nelson Haven", are soft and full of depth and feeling.

Of Mrs. Blackett's exhibits, No. 108 is the best, both technically and pictorially. Messrs Hamilton and Redworth's "Sunset — The Sands", is well rendered. "Out Among the Daisies", tells its own tale. In "Where the Wind Blows Fierce", the water lacks contrast.

Mr. H. Brusewitz, "Study of a Head", is one of the most striking exhibits. "A Creek Scene", like many of that class, suffers from the absence of any distance to lead the eye out of the picture.

Mr. A.H. Patterstom, "Pelorous River", suffers from too much light on the water. Compare this with Nos. 116 and 117. "Seagulls", is a successful snapshot.

Mrs Brusewitz, "A Grecian Toilet", is a charming composition, while the technical work is excellent. The poses are easy and natural, the drapery and accessories well arranged, the lines harmonious and flowing, the lighting soft, giving a roundness to the figures that makes this rank as perhaps the best figure study in the room. "Gyneth", is another soft and harmonious arrangement, the rendering of the lace on the shoulders being good. "Roses", is simple and tasteful. Would probably be improved by a slightly varied background. "Island Bay", is a pleasing subject, though the lines in the foreground are somewhat stiff, requiring something on the road to contrast them. This lady's work betokens an artistic temperament and technical skill of a high order.

Wellington College Camera Club:

These exhibits consist of frames of miscellaneous subjects which give promise of growing, under judicious guidance, into a taste for work of a less dilettanti nature.

Chevalier La Fosse, "Across the Sands", and "A Quiet Nook", are two subjects which well illustrate how the master mind makes pictures out of simple subjects.

Messrs. R. and J. Beck, Nos. 143 and 149. These are professional work of a high order and admirably render the subjects they refer to. The lovers of architectural photography may well envy their confreres at Home who have available such magnificent subjects as most of the English cathedrals are.

Wanganui Camera Club: The exhibits from the local club are by their character sharply defined into two sections - professional and amateur.

Mr. F.J. Denton, "Portrait of a Lady", is soft and technically well finished, but lacks reflected light to give the required roundness. No. 213, a life-size enlargement of two Maori boys, is an excellent example of good outdoor work, the lighting of the faces being very good. "Morning Mists", a view on the Wanganui River, fails to convey the impression intended. Would be improved perhaps if printed in another color. "Sunset", is effective and successful, the relative values being nicely maintained. "Reflections", is well posed, easy, natural, and effective. "A Wet Road", does not appeal to one.

Mr. Partington, No. 248, a portrait of a well known old identity, is the most striking, the lighting being particularly good; and No. 246 is another example of soft light and good technique. "Taki Taki", the well known old chief, with his strongly tattoed face, is boldly treated. "A View on the Wanganui River", is one of the most picturesque views we have seen of our noble river. The boldness of the rocks in the immediate foreground stands out in strong relief against the softness of the distance, the only flaw being the want of clouds. "The Upper Drop Scene", is not so successful.

Mr. A.W.J. Mann, of Kawhia, sends a number of excellent local views.

Mr. A. Elliott, "Early Morning on the Maitai", is the best result we have seen obtained on this well known river, though palpably much is due to hand work.

Miss Luxford, in "Poor Foot", tells a tale of child life in a simple way.

"Dear Doggie", by Miss Blythe, is not so good, the composition being poor.

"A Shady Pool", by Dr. Christie, is impressionistic, but the absence of distance destroys all atmosphere.

Mr. R.G. Marshall shows a number of local views of no special interest.

No. 254, six portraits in gum Bichromate, by Mr. W. Beswick, are interesting as first steps in a process which is now the rage at Home. His No. 255 tells a tale. The high lights are a little hard.

Mr. C. Robb, "Sunshine and Shade, Okehu", is a Sylvan scene — rather too much high light. "At the Fountain", is good technical work, but looks like a fashion plate.

Mr. J. Allison, "Mount Egmont", "Mount Ruapehu", "Kaimanawa Mountains", "Ruapehu from Karioi", and "The Crater, Mount Ruapehu", are each excellent representations of a very difficult subject. Considering the enthusiasm shown by English and Continental photographers over Alpine snow scenes, it seems strange that our local photographers should care so little to portray "the snow, the beautiful snow," so light and so charming, yet how cold and deadly.

Mr. G.R. Boulton, "Twixt Sunshine and Shower", Manukau Harbour, is the most striking. "Statuary", shows good work.

Mr. G. Pownall, "Watching the Rain", makes one feel quite sympathetic, as listening to the drip, drip we look out for the gems that, like buds in a bouquet, are interspersed throughout.

"Study in Marguerites", F.J. Kersley, is good.

Mr. H. Paul, in 186, shows some meritorious snapshots. The technique is excellent, but wealth of detail wearies.

"When the Wind Drops", Mr. D. Hutton, is a yachting scene, which shows a sequel to the hopes and anticipations that surround, "The Start".

Mr. T.W. Downes, "Granny", and "Old Friends", are an effort in the impressionist school, and would perhaps be better appreciated if the subject was less outre. "The Tranquil Hour of Morn", and "Veiled with the Mists of Morning", are two river scenes which show an earnest effort to delineate the ever-changing effects that so rapidly follow the rising of the sun where the river has cut its rocky bed amidst the towering bush-clad hills. "Where the Nibbling Flocks do Stray", is a little gem. "Golden Sunshine", a similar subject differently treated, is not so successful. "Impressionist", is too dark. The eye longs for something to rest on.

Mr. R.M. Murdoch, in "Photo-micrographs", shows good technical work.

Mr. C.E. Wildhore, "Bush Fire", shows an event in the life of every pioneer, and the great effects that may result from a simple cause.

Mr. C.W. Babbage, in "An Evening Stroll", has a pleasing subject, well treated. "The Bell of Tawanga", is not so successful. "Play", is too dark.

"A Band of Hope at Castlecliff" and "Moutoa Gardens after Snow" are the best of Mr. W. Ferguson's views.



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22nd SEPTEMBER 1902  Page 7 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXXVII, ISSUE 11744

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB

AN EXHIBITION OF PICTURES

under the Management of the
WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
will be held in

SHERRIFF'S STUDIO

TODAY (SATURDAY)
20th September

Morning 10am to 12.
Afternoon 2pm to 5pm
Evening, 7pm to 10pm

Admission — Adults 6d., Children 3d.

C.W. BABBAGE
HON.SECRETARY

22nd SEPTEMBER 1902  Page 2 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVI, ISSUE 10754

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club exhibition was fairly well patronized on Saturday, but the boisterous weather having prevented many country friends and others from attending, the committee, in response to numerous requests, has decided to re-open the exhibition on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week from 2pm to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm, at the reduced charge of 6d; school children half-price. As the exhibition is well worthy of a visit we trust to see it well patronized.



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23rd SEPTEMBER 1902  Page 3 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVI, ISSUE 10755

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB

AN EXHIBITION OF PICTURES

under the Management of the
WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
will be held in

SHERRIFF'S STUDIO


TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
23rd and 24th September

Afternoon 2pm to 5pm
Evening, 7pm to 10pm

Admission — Sixpence

C.W. BABBAGE
HON.SECRETARY

24th SEPTEMBER 1902  Page 3 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVI, ISSUE 10756

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The second exhibition of the Wanganui Camera Club, ushered in during the storm and stress of last week, has very wisely been continued yesterday and to-day. It is an exceedingly creditable and widely representative display of the most direct educational value, and fully merits the patronage of all who are interested in the fine arts, a domain into which photography has unquestionably entered triumphantly. During the past thirty years, what improvements in apparatus, methods, and materials. What enormously increased expenditure, too, and yet anomalously enough, the proud position occupied by the photographic art to-day is due but in a minor degree to any of these. The radical change is due to the man: his developments ideality and refinement. Observant visitors to the club's very pleasingly arranged exhibition, noting numerous examples of work in all kinds of media and setting, will at first be apt to ascribe successful effects mainly to the process employed, but in the end will inevitably give the greater praise to the artist, his individuality and refinement.

We regret that space will not to-day allow, of detailed notes on the exhibits, many of which will repay the most careful study. The exhibition closes finally to-night.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB

AN EXHIBITION OF PICTURES

under the Management of the
WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
will be held in

SHERRIFF'S STUDIO


TO-DAY (WEDNESDAY)

Afternoon 2pm to 5pm
Evening, 7pm to 10pm

Admission — Sixpence

C.W. BABBAGE
HON.SECRETARY

27th OCTOBER 1902  Page 2 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVI, ISSUE 10784

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The annual meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held on Friday evening, but as all present were anxious to attend the waterworks meeting it was resolved to adjourn the meeting to the next monthly meeting. The secretary announced that the subject for photographs for next meeting would be "Flowers", when it is hoped all members will bring a picture.



24th NOVEMBER 1902
Page 7 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXXVII, ISSUE 11787
Page 7 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVI, ISSUE 10806

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The adjourned annual meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held in Messrs Jackson and Co.'s room on Friday evening.

There was a large muster of members, Mr S.S. Griffiths (President) being in the chair.

NEW MEMBERS:
The following gentlemen were elected members of the Club: Messrs J.R. Orford, L. Astley, A. Jones, John Duncan, A. Atkins, and Quigley.

Several letters and periodicals were received and laid on the table.

REPORT:
The HON.SECRETARY then read the following report: The committee of the Wanganui Camera Club, in presenting their annual report, are pleased to notice that the members have shown more interest in the objects of the Club, resulting in 12 meetings being held in the past year, when the following interesting and instructive papers and demonstrations have been given — On "Composition", illustrated with lantern views, by Mr W. Beswick; "The Lost Photographer", with views by Mr Babbage; half-tone process illustrated by Mr Alf. Willis; "American Art in Photography", with illustrations, by Mr G. Pownall; "Pictorial Art", with photographs, by Mr Downes; "Lenses", by Mr Beswick. In September a very successful exhibition of photographs was held in Mr Sheriff's studio, the room being well filled with over 300 pictures. Notwithstanding the bad weather of the first four days and counter attractions, the exhibition resulted in a net profit of £7 2s 8d. The thanks of the Club are due to Messrs Denton and Hutton, who superintended the hanging of pictures and to all members who assisted. The thanks of tho Club are also due to Messrs Griffiths and Gower for gifts of prizes, the former giving a Thornton-Pickard shutter as a prize for the best set of six lantern slides, which was won by Mr T. Allison; and Mr Gower gave two prizes of material to the value of 10s each for the best photographs of seascape (won by Mr T.N. Downes) and landscape (won by Mr Babbage). A very interesting lantern evening was held for members and their friends to test the views sent in for Mr Griffith's prize. The monthly competitions have been held during the year, but the committee would like to see more members taking part in them. During the past 12 months Mr Downes has secured first place six times, and Messrs Boulton, Pownall, and Babbage once each.

BALANCE SHEET:
The balance sheet exhibited a net balance of £11 11s 8d. The President, in moving the adoption of the report, reviewed the work of the session.

PRESENTATION:
The President then presented the HON.SECRETARY, Mr Babbage with a very fine framed photograph of "The Smithy", taken by Mr Higinbotham, and subscribed for by some of the members of the Club in recognition of his work as HON.SECRETARY, more particularly in connection with the exhibition. In doing so he made some felicitous remarks. Mr Babbage briefly thanked the donors for their kind present.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1902 - 1903								PRESIDENT Mr. S.S. GRIFFITHS
Vice-President Mr. A.A. Gower	HON.SECRETARY: Mr. C.W. Babbage	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. C.W. Babbage	Committee: Mr. T.W. Downes	Committee: Mr. F.J. Kersley	Committee: Mr. T. Allison	Committee: Mr. G. Pownall	Committee: Mr. F.J. Denton	Committee: Mr. R.M. Murdock	Auditor: Mr. J. Ashwell

LANTERN:
It was resolved that the debt of £7 on the lantern be now paid off, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Griffiths for having so long lent the amount.

MONTHLY COMPETITIONS:
The Society being in funds, it was resolved that £1 be given as a prize to the member gaining the greatest number of first places in the monthly competitions for the past session. The HON.SECRETARY announced Mr. T.W. Downes as the winner, he having gained first place six times. The President then presented Mr Downes with this prize, making a suitable speech. Mr Downes, in responding, stated that he had also won the prize at the Palmerston Show.

In the competition for "Flowers", the voting resulted in placing Mr Babbage first.

SYLLABUS:
The following syllabus for the present session was adopted: November, "Flowers"; December, "Animal Life — Horses"; January, "Children"; February, "Picnic Group"; March, "Maori Life"; April, "Cloud and Water"; May, "Architecture — Post Office"; June, "Still Life"; July, "Lantern Slides"; August, "Domestic Scene"; September, "Animal or Bird life"; October, "Scene on the River".

THANKS:
A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Gower for the gift of chemicals for the lantern during the past year.



23rd DECEMBER 1902  Page 4 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXXVII, ISSUE 11815

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The recent exhibition held under the auspices of the Wanganui Camera Club, afforded ample proof of the development of amateur photography in this district. The exhibition showed that an increasing number of people, old and young, are taking an interest in the captivating art of the camera, and there is every reason to believe that the excellent specimens of local handiwork which were placed on view will encourage others to enter the lists. This means that there will be an increasing number of cameras required, and that improvers, growing more ambitious as their work improves, will require to supplement and improve their appliances. To meet the demand, Mr A.A. Gower, the popular chemist, has recently opened up a large and varied stock of photographic goods. These include a very large consignment of up-to-date cameras just received ex Tokomaru from London, a special assortment of beautiful Christmas mounts, and a number of Wynn's celebrated exposure meters. These goods, we need hardly say, are admirably adapted for presentation purposes, and, should find ready purchasers among those desirous of presenting friends or relatives - young and old — with permanent souvenirs of the festive season. The goods arc well worthy of a visit of inspection.



19th FEBRUARY 1903  Page 6 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 10878

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club takes place tomorrow evening at 8pm in Messrs F.R. Jackson and Co.'s rooms. Subjects for competition "Children" and "Picnic Group's".



3rd MARCH 1903  Page 5 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 10888

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Those who have a pleasant recollection of the exhibition of Photographic Art held a few months ago under the auspices of the Wanganui Camera Club will be pleased to hear that this body again comes before the public on Wednesday next, 11th March, in the Opera House. The occasion is an exhibition of Lantern views of many of the South Sea Islands taken by Mr Walter Burke, the head of the Art Department of the "Canterbury Weekly Press" who will give a description, which, being aided by personal knowledge and experience, will add greatly to the attractions of the entertainment. Full program and further particulars will appear in our issue of to-morrow.



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7th MARCH 1903  Page 1 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 10892
9th MARCH 1903  Page 1 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 10893

"A WINTER CRUISE IN SUMMER SEAS;
Or, Ten Days in the Fijian Islands".

LANTERN ENTERTAINMENT
illustrated by 135 Transparencies,
will be given under the auspices of the
WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB

MR WALTER BURKE FRPS

OPERA HOUSE

WEDNESDAY EVENING, 11th of March, at 8pm.

The Slides are descriptive of a Holiday in the Fijian Islands, and reproduce
most of the incidents of the Waikare's voyage to Fiji last winter.

FIRE-WALKING
That most remarkable display by the Islanders of Bega.

THE MEKEMEKE'S
or National Dance of Fiji.

NATIVE LIFE AND CUSTOMS

THE BURNA AT BAN
The Ceremony of the giving up of mourning for the late Queen Victoria.

MR BUCKLEY
the Champion Cornetist, has kindly consented to play the
Test Piece performed by him at the last Band Contest at
Masterton, in which he scored "the possible".

Dress Circle and Orchestral Stalls, 2s;
Stalls, 1s; Pit, 6d.

C.W. BABBAGE
HON.SECRETARY.

9th MARCH 1903  Page 6 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 10893

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Mr Walter Burke who, it is believed, has the only complete set of negatives illustrating the fire-walking ceremony, from the digging of the pit to the completed oven or lovo, will give a description of these pictures in the Opera House on Wednesday evening next, 11th March. Everyone interested in the marvelous fire-walking feat will probably attend, so that they may be able to draw their own conclusions from the pictures. In addition to the fire-walking subjects there will be shown over one hundred lantern transparencies, descriptive of life in the Fijian Islands. The entertainment has been organized by the Wanganui Camera Club and should be a distinct success.



18th MARCH 1903  Page 32 - NEW ZEALAND MAIL, ISSUE 1620

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
On Wednesday, 11th March, a fine lantern entertainment by Mr Walter Burke was given in the Opera House, under the auspices of the Wanganui Camera Club. The attendance was not as encouraging as it might have been had more energy been shown in working the entertainment up. The very fine transparencies shown by Mr Burke were from photos taken by him during the Waikare’s last excursion to Fiji and the islands of the Pacific. They were most comprehensive, and gave a very instructive pictorial idea of native life and ceremonies in Fiji. Of greatest interest among these were the photos of the remarkable fire-walking ceremony which is periodically gone through by certain natives. We should say it would be difficult to secure a better or more varied range of photographs than Mr Burke has of Fiji, and it is to be regretted that there was not a crowded audience to see them.



26th MARCH 1903  Page 5 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 10908

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held on Friday evening, when Mr Griffiths (President) occupied the chair. The HON.SECRETARY laid on the the table copies of the Amateur Photographer, Photographic Art Journal, and Wellington Camera Club's Bulletin.

It was resolved that Mr. Broad be made an honorary member of the Club in recognition of his valuable services in working the lantern.

A letter was read from Mr H.M. Gooch, of the Young People's Scripture Union, thanking the Club for the use of the lantern and expressing pleasure with the excellent manner it was worked.

The following gentlemen were elected members of the Club: Messrs D.H. Morrison, H.T. Johns, H. Purser, and N. Meuli.

The President threw out a suggestion for members to think over, as to ways and means to procure a Club room, where photographic papers may be read and meetings held.

There was a poor competition for "Maori life" the ballot on the photographs placing Mr. Babbage first, Mr Downes second. The subject for next meeting is "Cloud and Water", which should produce a large number of entries.

The evening was devoted to an exhibition of photographic apparatus with explanatory remarks, which produced a considerable amount of interest, especially a homemade pin-hole camera by Mr Allison, and Wynne's exposure meter by Mr Downes.



29th APRIL 1903  Page 6 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 10935

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held on Friday evening. Mr. Allison occupied the chair.

Mrs Johnson was elected a member of the Club.

The secretary laid copies of the Photographic Art Journal and Amateur Photographer on the table.

A letter was received from Mr. Broad, thanking the Club for electing him an honorary member; also from the San Francisco Salon, inviting the Club to send photographs to their exhibition.

Mr Babbage exhibited a print from a negative having been five days developing. Mr Downes exhibited a fine collection, of cloud negatives.

Mr Pownall read a very interesting and instructive paper on a "Picture Within a Picture", which was illustrated by a large number of examples and photographs, in which he showed that little gems of pictures might often be made by cutting off a portion of a large view. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to him for his paper.

Six pictures were entered for the monthly competition, the subject being "Cloud and Water". Mr Babbage was placed first, with Mr Murdock second.



27th MAY 1903  Page 6 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 10959
28th MAY 1903  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXXVII, ISSUE 11957

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held on Friday evening, Mr. Griffiths (President) occupying the chair. Messrs Tilley and Anderson were elected members of the Club. Mr. Downes kindly laid copies of the Photographic Art Journal and Australian Photographic Journal on the table. The secretary also laid on the table the Wellington Camera Club Bulletin, Photo-ticker, and Amateur Photographer. Mr. Marsh exhibited views taken at Nelson, Picton, Blenheim, and Wellington; Mr. Allison exhibited views taken at Ruapehu; Mr. Downes brought some portraits taken by flashlight; Mr. Babbage and Mr. H. Babbage both exhibited views about Kawhia. Mr. Allison then read a most instructive paper on shutter speeds, and exhibited a simple device for testing them. The result of the tests revealed the fact that the rapid exposures of his shutter were marked too fast, while the slow speeds are marked too slow. Considerable discussion followed the reading of the paper. The President, in moving a vote of thanks, said he considered the paper an extremely valuable one which should be published, and in any case a copy should be sent to the Wellington Camera Club. The monthly competition for views of the Post Office was poorly competed for, the ballot placing Mr. Babbage first, Mr. Marsh second.



23rd JUNE 1903  Page 6 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 10982

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held on Friday, Mr. S.S. Griffiths, President, in the chair. The HON.SECRETARY laid on the table a letter from Messrs Watson and Son, offering lantern slides at a reduced price, Amateur Photographer, Wellington Club Bulletin, Bromide Monthly, and New Zealand Photograph. On the motion of Mr. Allison, Mr. E. Davie was elected a member. Mr. Murdock read a very interesting and instructive paper on "Micro-photography", which was illustrated by a great many excellent photographs, in which he explained, the best way of taking them and the best appliances to use. A hearty vote of thanks was carried by acclamation. It was decided to take the monthly competition of "Still Life" for the next meeting together with, "Lantern Slides", and it is hoped all members will compete, so as to have a good evening with the lanterns.



26th AUGUST 1903
Page 7 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXXVII, ISSUE 12020
Page 5 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 11035

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held on Friday, Mr Griffiths (President) presiding.

A number of letters were received, including invitations to send photographs for the exhibitions of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, and the Photographic Society of New South Wales; and an invitation to affiliate with the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain; the subscription is £1 1s per annum, and the benefits include receipt of the Royal Photographic Society journal, set of slides with accompanying lectures, and pictures exhibiting photographs of some of the best workers of the Home country, whereby our own members will be able to enlarge their ideas and have a higher standard to work to. On the motion of Mr Allison, seconded by Mr Pownall, it was resolved that this Society affiliate with the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, and that the secretary take the necessary steps.

The secretary laid on the table the Amateur Photographer, Sharland's, Bromide Monthly, and a large number of circulars, catalogs, etc.

Mr Downes laid on the table the Photographic Art Journal. It was resolved that the Amateur Photographer should be passed from member to member, four days being allowed for reading. Any member desiring to read the pamphlets should apply to the secretary to have his name placed on the list of readers.

The monthly competitions of Still Life and Domestic Scene brought out a very small number of entries, and the voting placed Mr Downes first in both competitions.

Mr Babbage read an instructive paper on "Stand Development", illustrated by a number of photographs having had from two hours to five days development. A discussion and vote of thanks followed the reading of the paper.



24th SEPTEMBER 1903
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Page 5 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 11061

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held on Friday evening last. Mr. Griffiths (President) occupied the chair.

Mrs. Fitzgerald, a valued member of the Wellington Camera Club, was elected a member. As this lady has always taken a keen interest in photography, it is hoped that her presence at the Wanganui Camera Club meetings will induce some of the many lady photographers in this town to become members.

The HON.SECRETARY laid on the table copies of the "Amateur Photographer", "Home Journal", and "Camera Work". It was reported that the new mode of circulating the pamphlets was so far working well.

A discussion took place on the arrangement of a syllabus for the next year, and the advisability of holding photographic outings, when all members should take views, to be exhibited at the following meetings, when the pictures would be criticized and suggestion given for their improvement, either from the alteration of the point of view or the mode of development and printing, together with the reasons for these suggestions. Such a plan would assist all taking part, and be particularly helpful to the beginner.

Several members exhibited a number of interesting views of different parts of the country.

A ballot was taken on the pictures competing for the subject of "Animals", which resulted in placing Mr. Downes first.

The next meeting being the annual meeting for the election of officers, it is hoped there will be a large attendance. The monthly competitions will also be brought to a close with views of "Scene on the River", which should produce a large number of most interesting photographs.



17th OCTOBER 1903  Page 5 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVII, ISSUE 11081

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The annual meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held in Sheriff's studio last night, when Mr Murdock presided over a good attendance of members. An apology for absence was received from the President Mr S.S. Griffiths.

The annual report and balance-sheet were read and adopted, the latter showing the Club to be in a very satisfactory financial position, having now fully paid for the fine lantern, and having a small credit balance in hand and no liabilities.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1903 - 1904						PATRON Mr. S.S. GRIFFITHS		PRESIDENT Mr. C.W. BABBAGE
Vice-President Mr. T.W. Downes	HON.SECRETARY: Mr. G. Pownall	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. G. Pownall	Committee: Mrs Fitzgerald	Committee: Mr. W. Beswick	Committee: Mr. T. Allison	Committee: Mr. G.R. Boulton	Committee: Mr. F.J. Denton	Committee: Mr. R.M. Murdock	Auditor: Mr. J. Ashwell

The adoption of a syllabus for the coming year was left over till the November meeting, at which "Genre Figure Study" will be the competition subject.

It was decided that no meetings shall be held in December or January, owing to the holidays.

The monthly competition subject, "River Scene" — resulted in a win for Mr Downe's picture "Mists of Morning" which attracted such a lot of attention at the last exhibition.



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14th DECEMBER 1903  Page 5 - MANAWATU TIMES, VOLUME XXVII, ISSUE 7883

A. & P. ASSOCIATION
The monthly meeting of the A. and P. Association was held this morning. The President, Major Dunk, occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance.

From F.W. Downes, Wanganui, protesting against his entries of photographs being disqualified on the ground that some of them were "copies of pictures". He enclosed certificates from the secretary and President of the Wanganui Camera Club certifying that the photos were from nature. Mr Downes to be informed that there is no entry in the judge's book to the effect that exhibits were disqualified, for this reason, and that the committee could not take action on his supposition that he was the exhibitor referred to.



20th FEBRUARY 1904  Page 6 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVIII, ISSUE 11186

THE CRUISE OF THE NGAPUHI
AN INTERESTING LECTURE
Last month, it will be remembered, the Northern Steamship Company's steamer Ngapuhi made a cruise round the islands in the north of this island, and amongst the excursionists was Mr S.S. Griffiths, of Wanganui.

At a meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club last evening, at Sheriff's Studio, Mr Griffiths kindly gave a most interesting description of the trip. There was a large attendance of members and their friends, who thoroughly appreciated the entertaining and instructive lecture. Mr C.W. Babbage, President of the Club, occupied the chair.

Mr GRIFFITHS, on rising, said he had been asked to give the members of the club an account of his trip on the Northern Steamship Company's Ngapuhi round the northern part of New Zealand last month. The trip had, he mentioned, been a most enjoyable one, and he hoped those present would enjoy listening to his account of it. The lecturer stated that the steamer left Auckland at 11pm on the 15th of January, with a select and genial number of passengers, for the Pigeon Rocks, near the Great Barrier Island. Going on deck about 4am next morning — Saturday - he found the steamer just going to anchor at the Rocks, where several enthusiastic fishermen soon got to work, and landed two enormous hapukas — one weighing about 70 and the other 80lb — besides a number of others. After two hours of this kind of fun, they got under way again, and steamed for Port Fitzroy, the entry to which was made through the Governor's Pass. A more beautiful harbour, said the lecturer, could not be imagined, and all on board were much impressed with the rugged grandeur of the scenery. They were some time steaming round the harbor, and several of the passengers went ashore and enjoyed themselves chasing goats, having some rare fun. The harbour was an ideal one, and very deep. There were about 400 people living on the island, which one settler declared was 46 miles round and another 20 — there being a great diversity of opinion as to its size. It was a very beautiful place, and the speaker enjoyed the view of it immensely. After steaming round the harbour the Ngapuhi was headed for Catherine Bay, where the party were landed on the south corner to visit the graves of 40 of the victims of the Wairarapai wreck. Mr Griffiths commented strongly on the dilapidated condition in which the two big graves were found. There was only one headstone, and a picket fence surrounded the graves, docks inside the enclosure having grown to the height of the fence. The party were surprised to see that a rude sheep pen had been erected alongside the picket fence, and they pulled this down. The lecturer expressed the opinion that the condition of the graves was a disgrace, and thought that the Government should pay the expenses — £5 or £lO a year — of keeping the graves in decent order. Leaving Catherine Bay the steamer anchored at another capital fishing place, and remained there that night, the party enjoying themselves with games. A very interesting deck game of bowls was played between teams representing Wanganui and Auckland, the latter winning on the last shot. Early on the Sunday morning another start was made, and Captain Stephenson — who knew every place where fish were to be caught — took them to several capital fishing grounds, much excellent sport being thus provided. The spot where the Wairarapa was lost was pointed out. The rock against which the ill-fated steamer ran stood sheer 500 ft high. The party could distinguish from the tinge of the water the ledge beyond which there was 40ft of water, into which the Wairarapa slid eventually after striking. A little to the right was the small bay, where the survivors landed and lay until rescued. A course was then shaped for the group of islands called for some reason the Hen and Chickens, around which the vessel steamed. A party were landed on one of the Chickens, and the heights climbed. The older members of the party remained on board and indulged in blue cod fishing. [At this stage a number of views taken by members of the expedition were handed round to the audience, and were much admired]. After an interval of two or three hours the voyage was resumed, the steamer going to Whangarei Harbour, where Nature has displayed the most fantastic taste in throwing up islands. They spent the night there, and next morning visited the town by train, buggies then taking them to the Whangarei Falls and Kamo Springs, the drive being through orange groves and vineries. The Falls were 90ft high and very pretty.

An hour was most agreeably spent here, the cameras being much in evidence. On reaching Kamo, the mineral springs were visited, and many were delighted with the experience of bathing in soda-water. Mr Griffiths mentioned that after diving into the water he opened his eyes and felt a most peculiar sensation, likened to pinpricking. A tribute was paid to the excellence of the accommodation and luncheon, provided at the Springs Hotel. The lecturer then gave a brief but interesting description of the extraordinary rocks found in this part of the country. The rocks were fashioned as if cut by machinery, and were supposed to be a relic of the ice period. The ice had apparently ground the rocks like funnels. The group of islands was indeed a wonder of Nature. While at Whangarei the party visited Mr E. Weaver's splendid vinery and orangery, and each one of the party were handed a bunch of luscious grapes, some of which were grown in houses and others outside. There was a nice bowling green in Whangarei, and several of them accepted an invitation to a game. Leaving this place, the Ngapuhi steamed for the Bay of Islands, arriving at Russell at 5am on Tuesday. The Bay of Islands was the most historic and oldest place of the lot visited. They were absolutely confused with the number of islands, many of them and the rocks being of the most grotesque appearance. The scene of the massacre of the crew of a French warship in 1772 was pointed out to the party, and on landing at Russell a visit was paid to the old church in which bullet-holes made during the Maori war were pointed out. The first Bank of New Zealand building was also seen. The hill on which stands the flagstaff, historical on account of the cutting of the British flag down by Heke, was then visited. Mr Griffiths mentioned that the organ now in the Wanganui Museum was the first musical instrument used in the old church, which contained some of the old-fashioned pews in which the congregation were boxed in. The spot where Captain Cook first landed, the little island where Samuel Marsden, the missionary, preached his first sermon to the Maoris on Christmas morning in 1814, and many other places of interest were shown the visitors. After luncheon the little steamer Ida took the party round the bay to Wahapu, where the British troops were stationed during the war. The monument on the scene of the signing of the famous Waitangi Treaty was inspected with great interest, a resident Maori - well known in Wanganui — Leo Davis, reading and interpreting the inscription. Thus a very pleasant day was spent amongst scenes around which the memories of those who comprised the party will always like to dwell. There was one sight seen during the day, however, which Mr Griffiths regretted, and that was the neglected condition of the graves of the British soldiers killed.

That night was spent in the harbor at Russell, the whole population of which came down to see the excursionists, and a most pleasant evening was passed with music and games, progressive euchre forming one of the chief attractions. In Russell was the first printing press ever brought to New Zealand, and Mr Griffiths said he would have liked to have procured that for our Museum. On Wednesday morning the whole party were astir early to view the magnificent scenery at the entrance to Whangaroa Harbor, which Admiral Tryone had recommended to the Admiralty as a depot for the British fleet, which could all be accommodated therein, and the harbour could be made absolutely impregnable. Fantastic and grotesque freaks had been played there, said the lecturer, by Nature, and a vivid description was given of the various sights to be seen there. The lofty cliffs rising sheer out of the water and the curious sculptured rocks were commented on. The steamer came to an anchor under Peach's Island, which was the scene of tragic events in Maori history. Proceeding up the harbor later on, the dome-covered hill of St. Paul's was noticed, and then St. Peter's. Two days, said Mr Griffiths, could have been spent viewing the many wonders and beauties there. The Northern Company's agent took the passengers in an oil launch round the harbor, and a picnic was held at Okahumoko Bay, near the Mushroom Rocks. They were all greatly impressed with the grandeur of the scenery. The party were landed, and many climbed to the top of the "Bridescake", about 900 ft, and had therefrom splendid views of the harbor, the Wairakau and Wairiri Falls. Unfortunately, about midday rain began to fall, and the rest of the day's program had to be abandoned, much to the disappointment of the party, who had looked forward to this portion of the trip with the keenest anticipation. Returning to the steamer, the night was spent on board, and next morning the rain was found to be still continuing. Under the circumstances, only the younger members of the party decided to accept tho invitation to Totara North, where a sight was saved for them of the system of getting the logs from the saw mills into the Whangaroa Harbor. Some of the ladies walked the distance to where the dam is situated — five miles, — and had a very rough experience reaching the scene and returning therefrom. However, the sight of the releasing of the great volume of water when the huge door was opened by Miss Lane was a sight well worth the trouble of the trip, and the scene of the great logs being swept away down the creek is one likely to be long remembered. It was indeed, a misfortune that the weather was wet, and prevented the whole party viewing this wonderful sight. The next day the steamer visited Mongonui and the party were driven in buggies to the cable station of the Pacific Company, where they met Mr Herstlett, the superintendent, who kindly showed the visitors through the operating rooms and explained the process of working the cable. Mr Griffiths mentioned that Mr Herstlett had a hobby of taming seagulls, and many of these birds would perch on his shoulder. Doubtless Bay was a very interesting place indeed. The Ngapuhi left Mangonui that night and sailed to Kawan, arriving there at about 8am on Saturday morning. This was described as a most interesting and enjoyable place to spend a holiday. After lunch the steamer proceeded to Waiwera, where a walk on shore and a bath was indulged in, and then the steamer's head was turned for Auckland. As they approached Tirihihi they had a capital view of the Delphic, which was just entering. On the voyage up the harbor the passengers all assembled in the social hall, when Captain Stephenson and his officers were thanked for the handsome manner in which they had treated the party.

The trip was a grand one and so thoroughly enjoyed by everyone that all looked forward with pleasurable anticipation to repeating it on a future occasion. The manner in which the trip was managed by the Northern Steamship Co., the splendid table provided, and the consideration and courtesy extended by all concerned on board were referred to, and Mr Griffiths said that the whole thing was so thoroughly well done that he could safely recommend the trip as one of the most enjoyable that could possibly be imagined. Captain Stephenson knew every place thoroughly, and was acquainted with all the legends associated with the spots visited. These he recounted for the edification, of the party, and many of the most interesting were repeated to the audience last night. The lecture was interspersed with many amusing anecdotes, which were greatly appreciated. In conclusion, Mr Griffiths thanked the audience for their kind and patient hearing, and resumed his seat amidst applause. On the motion of Mr Babbage, the President, seconded by Mr Allison, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded by acclamation to Mr Griffiths for his lecture.



24th MAY 1904  Page 2 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXXVII, ISSUE 12210

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
On Friday evening last, at the monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club, a most able paper on "Gum Ozotype" was delivered by Mr. T.W. Downes. The process was demonstrated fully, from the application of the sensitive solution to the finishing off of the picture, and those present expressed surprise at the simplicity of a process usually spoken of with bated breath even amongst those high up in the art. We understand that Mr. Downes is one of a very small band who have worked Gum Ozotype so far in the Colony. The club officials hope to persuade Mr. Downes to repeat his lecture at a no distant date, when it is hoped there will be a larger attendance than on this occasion.

The monthly competition, "Sunset or Clouds", was won by Mr. Downes, Mr. Russ being placed 2nd.



29th JUNE 1904  Page 6 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVIII, ISSUE 11293

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The adjourned monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held last evening, when there was a good attendance.

CORRESPONDENCE:
A communication was received from the Nelson Camera Club intimating its intention of holding an exhibition about September and asking the local Club to assist. It was decided to render every assistance and several members signified, their intention of exhibiting. The Wellington Camera Club wrote re the publishing of a club journal, but as the proprietors of the photographic section of Sharland's Journal publish all reports, etc., of club meetings, the Club did not see the necessity for anything further.

DEMONSTRATION:
Mr. Denton gave a splendid demonstration of the Carbon process and showed the various stages of printing and developing the prints. The exhibition, which tasted about an hour and a half, was most interesting, and at the conclusion Mr. Denton received hearty applause. A vote of thanks, proposed by Mr. Babbage and seconded by Mr. Allison, was carried unanimously.

COMPETITION:
The monthly competition resulted in a win for Mr. Denton, with Mrs Fitzgerald second. For next month Mr. M. Spurdle has consented to give some of his experiences with his camera during his recent tour.



29th JULY 1904  Page 7 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVIII, ISSUE 11318

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club meet tonight at 8pm in Sheriff's Studio, Ridgway Street. A collection of some 400 photos, taken by Mr M. Spurdle in his recent trip to the Old Country, will be shown.



1st AUGUST 1904  Page 5 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XXXXVII, ISSUE 12268

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club took place last Friday evening, when there was a good attendance of members and friends to hear Mr. M. Spurdle give his paper on his trip in the Old Country and on the Continent. The speaker adopted a chatty style and described his experiences with his Kodak, and the various make-shifts he had used as a stand - a pile of hymn books in a cathedral, a roll of matting, the end of a broom, etc. The views, which numbered some 400, were most interesting. Rome with its ruins, Pompeii, Florence, Milan, scenes from the train as he flew through Switzerland, England, Henley Regatta, the Derby, cathedrals, Stonehenge, Wales, Scotland, Ireland - all were described in a racy manner that quite captivated those present, so that, with word pictures and photographs, a most enjoyable evening was spent.

Mr. Babbage moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Spurdle for his paper. As Mr. Babbage had spent many years in Florence, that part of the paper had a particular interest for him.

The subject for competition for September was changed from "Copying" to "Carbon".

It was decided to hold a social evening next month, and a sub-committee consisting of Mrs Fitzgerald, Miss Blennerhassett, Messrs Downes, Babbage, Price, and the secretary, Mr. Pownall, was set up to arrange this.



14th SEPTEMBER 1904  Page 4 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XLVII, ISSUE 12280

The Nelson Camera Club will hold an exhibition from the 14th to the 17th September. The Wanganui Camera Club and Collegiate School are forwarding exhibits.



22nd SEPTEMBER 1904  Page 5 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XLVII, ISSUE 12287

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
At the next meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club, which takes place on Friday evening next, in Sherriff's Studio, a paper will be given by Mr. Babbage on "Failures in Negatives: Their Cause and Prevention". This is a most important subject, particularly for beginners, and any non-members who would like to hear it are requested to communicate with the secretary, Mr. G. Pownall. We understand that the annual meeting of the club takes place next month, when a proposal for acquiring permanent rooms will be brought forward.



26th NOVEMBER 1904  Page 5 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXVIII, ISSUE 11419

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
There was a fair attendance of members at the usual monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club, which was held last night, in the new rooms kindly placed at the Club's disposal by Mr. Reynolds above his shop in Ridgway Street. Mr Babbage occupied the chair. It was decided that the subject for the January competition be vessels in port and yachts. The club has furnished the new rooms, which, with a dark room, will be open daily, and papers will be placed on the table for perusal by members. Such a comfortably furnished room should be taken advantage of by members. A very interesting series of comparative prints was exhibited by a member. The enthusiasm shown at the meeting augurs well for the coming season.



28th JANUARY 1905  Page 4 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XLIX, ISSUE 12413

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held last evening in the club room. There was a fair attendance of members, and the usual routine business was gone through. Mr. Babbage exhibited some interesting pictures of Californian scenery, received from the Imperial Photographic Exchange, of which he is a member. A letter was read from the Royal Photographic Society, with which the local club is affiliated, advising the despatch of a case of photographs and a collection of lantern slides for circulation among the Australian and New Zealand clubs.



23rd MAY 1905  Page 8 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XLIX, ISSUE 12509

THE LAKES AROUND WANGANUI
AN INTERESTING PAPER
The following interesting account of "The Lakes round about Wanganui", given at the monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club, by Mr T.W. Downes, who is one of the most enthusiastic members of the Club, was illustrated by a sketch map and a number of very fine views obtained by Mr. Downes on the edges of the various lakes. These views have been placed on the wall of the Club Room (over Mr. A. Reynold's premises in Ridgway Street), and those interested in such matters are cordially invited to inspect them. We hope to see more of Mr Downes work, which, judging from these and other specimens he has shown, betray not only technical skill, but what is more rare, serious intention and artistic taste in composition: In speaking of the Lake district lying between the Wanganui and the Wangaehu Rivers from a photographer's point of view, I should like to say that we often go away and travel far from our own beauty spots, ignoring those lying at our very doors, but in this case we do so in ignorance, for few people are aware of the wealth of beauty that exists round about the lakes of this district, and I am sure that anyone (not only members of our Club) would be well repaid by spending some of their half holidays in quietly exploring the places I am trying to show you. There are two ways of getting to the Lakes, via the Beach and via the No. 1 Line. Let us work round to the Beach first, starting from Putiki, the old Maori name of which Pah was Putikiwaranui (and which probably means "to be tied up with a certain sort of flax"). We cross the Awarua creek (Maori "a ditch"), and by skirting the river for a mile or two, we come to "Landguard Bluff", which gets its name from the fact that a post was erected on the top of this point bearing Colonel Wakefield's name, when Wanganui was purchased from the natives, about 1840. The Maori name is Wakie puna ("place of a spring"). Valuable and interesting old fossil beds, which have been visited and described by several geologists of note, are found here, and all round about is plenty of evidence that the Maoris camped here in large numbers when on their fishing excursions to the sea. A splendid view is obtained from the top of the cliff on a fine day, whilst below several pictures can be secured, when conditions are favorable. It was about here that the first party of Europeans, who came up the river in a whale boat as early as 1831, were killed and eaten, only two of the five, a sailor named Powers and a colored man, escaping. Although this event is given as 1831 in some of our early books, I am inclined to think it must have been nearer 1833, because it occurred two years after Te Rauparaha's Raid on Putiki, which was about 1831. Going across from the point below the Landguard Bluff, where the unues (native ovens) lie, to the sea, one comes across numbers of old stumps and roots, also immense logs, lying partly submerged in several of the lakes, showing that a heavy forest existed in times past, where now the ever shifting sand holds sway.

Let us now return to No. 1 Line. "Kaitoke" lake is seen from the road to Wangaehu. It can be reached by taking a branch road to the right about 2 1/2 miles from town. The name, "Kaitoke," gives us some evidence that the Maoris in days gone by occasionally used worms for food. They were prepared by being dissolved in warm water, and the liquor so obtained was mixed with vegetable foods. The flavor of some species was said to have been so exquisite as to have lingered round the palate for some 3 or 4 days, and this particular delicacy was reserved for chiefs alone. At the road end of the lake fine pictures are to be had in the spring and autumn, and at the Wanganui end there are also several places of interest, especially some old eel weirs at the point where the creek comes away from the lake on its way to the sea. Following the road we have taken we come to "Katahata" (or Kotahara), on the right of Mr Newport's property, and Wipitoa on the left, on Messrs Morgan and Campbell's. Kotahata is a fine sheet of water, shaped something like a rough T, with a large sand hill on one side and a grove of trees on the other. All the sand ridges seem to be in one direction, and I suppose it is these that have caused the lakes in the first place, by blocking up certain creeks in their natural course. Following the ridge behind for about 1 1/2 miles, we come to another stretch of water, with fine surroundings of cabbage trees and raupo. Owing to the sun being in the wrong place for my camera, I have no pictures to show of this lake, but have had more success with Wiritoa, which lies to the south of Kotahata. Here we have all the elements for picture making: raupo, willow trees, cattle — in fact everything one could wish for. Wiritoa is a large sheet of water, I suppose about 2 miles from end to end, curving round in a sort of crescent, and everywhere we come on the little bits that the artist would revel in, and which makes the poor photographer sigh for a color process. In a line with Kotahata and Wiritoa, we have Pauri (probably Pa-uri), or dark Pah. This has for many generations been a favorite fishing ground for the Maori, judging by the native ovens and the piles of shells to be found round about. In fact, Maoris still go there from time to time, as is evidenced by a whare (Maori hut or house) containing a number of eel baskets and other implements which stands in a hollow between the lakes. There are also some ancient pit dwellings or kumera pits — on the seaside of the lake, which, however do not afford scope for the photographer. Several fine views are to be had in a journey round Pauri, which is an interesting walk, though a long one. Following the same track we come out on the main road again at the top of the 5-mile hill. Journeying another two miles we get to Mr Allison's property, where "Rotoparu" is to be found. This lake is a small one, something less than half a mile in length and about 100 yards wide, but for beauty and simplicity it would be hard to beat. On a calm, summer's day, with the cattle standing about in the water or on the bank, one is enchanted, and the only wish is for numberless plates, so that one might go on "snapping" all the day. I had the pleasure last summer of walking round this lake, with a full moon, throwing her silver light over the whole landscape. It was simply lovely, and made, me feel that any attempt to catch Nature in such a mood, with either brush or camera was almost wasted energy. "Kotokawau" (Shag Lake) lies about half a mile further south (Mr Blyth's) and is another large sheet of water. It can be seen glistening in the sunlight from the road, and is also well worth a visit. It is, perhaps, rather far from town to ride to very often, but anyone wishing to see what we have in the way of beautiful landscapes, should not miss "Rotokawau", which is indeed, a pretty place. Further on between the Turakina and Rangitikei Rivers we have a number of other fine lakes, most of which I have visited, but they are too distant to be explored from Wanganui in a day. On the whole, I think that any of our amateurs who would like to get a series of pictures from these lakes would soon become interested in his work. Of course, permission from the various owners must first be obtained, and speaking from my own experience, this will, I am sure, be readily granted. Thus pleasure and profit for self and friends may both be obtained, and if this paper, with the help of the views I am showing, should induce others to visit the lakes for serious work, my end will have been attained



29th JULY 1905  Page 7 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXIX, ISSUE 11623

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
At the monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club last evening it was decided to hold an exhibition of photographic work during Carnival week and also to be represented at the Christchurch Club's exhibition in October. Mr Babbage read a most interesting paper on a canoe trip up the Wanganui River for which he received a hearty vote of thanks.



29th JULY 1905  Page 7 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXIX, ISSUE 11623

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
We understand that it is the intention of the Wanganui Camera Club to hold an exhibition during Christmas Carnival Week.



26th OCTOBER 1905  Page 7 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXIX, ISSUE 11698

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
At the recent photographic exhibition in Christchurch the Wanganui Camera Club was represented by a small but excellent collection of pictures. In the competitive class, "Child Life", Mr T.W. Downes took second prize with a picture entitled "Good Morning", while his club mate, Mr W. Beswick, secured the third with a picture called, "As Busy as a Nailer". Mr Downes further scored by winning the Hon. H.F. Wigram's prize for the most artistic picture outside the medal winners; of this picture entitled "The Morning of Life", the Christchurch papers spoke in very flattering terms. We congratulate the club on their successes, and hope the members may be equally successful at the photographic exhibition which the Wanganui Camera Club are holding here at Carnival time, and which promises to be an unusually good one, as exhibits are expected from the leading photographers and clubs of the colony.



30th OCTOBER 1905  Page 7 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXIX, ISSUE 11701
31st OCTOBER 1905  Page 7 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XLIX, ISSUE 12641

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The annual meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held in the Club's rooms on Friday, 27th October. Mr C.W. Babbage was in the chair. After the adoption of the report and balance-sheet.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1905 - 1906				PATRON Mr. S.S. GRIFFITHS		PRESIDENT Mr. C.W. BABBAGE
Vice-President Dr. Christie	HON.SECRETARY: Mr. G.R. Boulton	Hon. Treasurer: Mr. G.R. Boulton	Committee: Mr. W. Beswick	Committee: Mr. F.J. Denton	Committee: Mr. Downes	Committee: Mr. Meldrum	Committee: Mr. Morrison

Several new members were elected, and a lot of other business transacted in anticipation of the Club's exhibition at Carnival time.



20th NOVEMBER 1905  Page 7 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXIX, ISSUE 11718

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held on Friday last, when several new members were elected and details arranged for the club's exhibition at Carnival time. Mr Bennett, President of the Christchurch Photographic Society, has promised to send up about 60 English photographs, which will be quite a show in themselves.



11th DECEMBER 1905
Page 4 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XLIX, ISSUE 12675
Page 4 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXIX, ISSUE 11736

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The usual monthly meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held on Friday evening last. Nine new members were elected, and details arranged for the club's exhibition in Sherriff's Hall at carnival time, at which some of the leading photographic workers in New Zealand are expected to compete.



14th DECEMBER 1905  Page 7 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXX, ISSUE 11739
26th DECEMBER 1905  Page 7 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXX, ISSUE 11748

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Everything points to a very successful exhibition of photographic work, which is to be held under the auspices of the Wanganui Camera Club during Carnival week. Promises of big exhibits from as far north as Auckland and south as Christchurch have already been secured, and the display should certainly be worth going a long way to see. In this connection we are asked to state that the club's dark-room, situated over Mr Alf. Reynolds hair-dressing establishment, Ridgway Street, will be at the disposal of visiting photographers during Carnival week. Full particulars may be obtained from Mr Reynolds.



27th DECEMBER 1905  Page 5 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XLIX, ISSUE 12688
29th DECEMBER 1905  Page 3 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXX, ISSUE 11749

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The exhibition of pictures held under the auspices of the Wanganui Camera Club was opened in Sheriff's Studio yesterday afternoon. The exhibition is a most creditable one, a very fine lot of pictures being shown. We will in future issues refer in detail to the pictures, but in tbe meantime we would strongly advise all who find pleasure in artistic photographic work to visit the exhibition. Doors will be open from 11am each morning till 10pm in the evening. Admission is 6d.



28th DECEMBER 1905  Page 7 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXIX, ISSUE 11750
29th DECEMBER 1905  Page 7 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME XLIX, ISSUE 12690

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

F.J. Denton shows five portrait studies, His first pocket being one that will probably appeal to visitors, "Young New Zealand", a boy with a football, is perhaps appropriate at this time. C.H. Jacobs shows a frame of snapshots.

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

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

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

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

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

The Nelson Camera Club exhibit has unfortunately not come to hand yet, but it is hoped that it will turn up in time to be added to the splendid show of pictures already hung in the hall.

Following are the prize-winners at the Wanganui Camera Club Exhibition, now open in Sheriff's Studio, Ridgway Street.

Judges: Messrs Allison, Denton, and Elliott.

CLASS 1: LANDSCAPE:				CLASS 2: SEASCAPE OR MARINE SUBJECT:
FIRST: "THE DROVER" T.D. Leedham	SECOND: "THE HIGHLAND GLEN" J.M. Christie	HIGHLY COMMENDED: "MANAWATU GORGE" W. Nelson	HIGHLY COMMENDED: "AT EVERY GUST THE DEAD LEAVES FALL" E.S. Pegler	FIRST: "A MISTY MORNING" T.D. Leedham	SECOND: "WASTED POWER" N. Steadman	HIGHLY COMMENDED: "WHEN EVENING TWILIGHT GATHERS ROUND" T.D. Leedham	HIGHLY COMMENDED: "TOWED INTO PORT" G.F. Green
CLASS 3: GENRE OR FIGURE STUDY:				CLASS 4: ANIMAL LIFE:		CLASS 5: HAND CAMERA WORK:
FIRST: "NUDE STUDY" G.E. Jones	SECOND: "DESPAIR" T.D. Leedham	HIGHLY COMMENDED: "CUTTING BEANS" G.F. Green	HIGHLY COMMENDED: "PORTRAIT OF A PAINTER" G.E. Jones	FIRST: "SHEEP IN PADDOCK" G.F. Green	SECOND: "COMING THROUGH THE BUSH" G.F. Green	FIRST: "SEASCAPES" W.H. Tustin	SECOND: "SEASCAPES" N. Steadman
CLASS 5: HAND CAMERA WORK:		CLASS 6 SCHOOLS: ANY SUBJECT:			CLASS 7: CHILD LIFE:
HIGHLY COMMENDED: "SNAPSHOTS ON THE CLYDE" Dr. J.M. Christie		FIRST: "A TOBACCO JAR" E.F. McKenzie	SECOND: "A SUMMER DAY" A.L. Christie	HIGHLY COMMENDED: "FRUIT" E.F. McKenzie	FIRST: "THE BOAT BUILDER" T.D. Leedham	SECOND: "THE LITTLE MACHINIST" G.F. Green	HIGHLY COMMENDED: "THE WATER NYMPH" G.E. Jones
CHAMPION PICTURE OF THE EXHIBITION: "THE DROVER" T.D. Leedham

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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club and the Technical School held exhibitions during the week and attracted numerous visitors.



30th MAY 1906  Page 7 - WANGANUI HERALD, VOLUME XXXX, ISSUE 11879

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
WANGANUI COMMITTEE
A meeting of the Wanganui Committee was held in the Mayor's room yesterday afternoon.

PHOTOGRAPHS
With regard to an exhibition of photographs of the district, it was resolved to ask the Tourist Department and the Wanganui Camera Club if they would be willing to lend any photographs of local views.



6th OCTOBER 1906
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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
At a meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club last evening it was announced that a very valuable collection of photographic prints and slides had arrived from the Royal Photographic Society, London. These have been sent to the colonies for exhibition among the affiliated societies, and it was decided to hold an exhibition in St. Paul's classroom on Thursday and Friday next, 11th and 12th October. A limelight display of the slides will be given in the evenings. Mr P.C. Smith was elected a member.



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EXHIBITION OF ENGLISH PHOTOGRAPHS

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
has received a splendid collection of Photographs from the

ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
of ENGLAND, and will Exhibit them on

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
October 11th and 12th,

in St. Paul's Young Men's Room, between the hours of
2pm and 5pm in the afternoon and
7pm and 10pm in the evening.

Admission, 6d.

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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
AN INTERESTING EXHIBITION
We are pleased to hear the Wanganui Camera Club are holding an exhibition of the fine set of pictures and lantern slides sent out by the Royal Photographic Society, in St. Paul's Presbyterian Club room on Thursday and Friday afternoon and evening. Speaking of these photographs the Auckland "Herald" says: "A small but most interesting exhibition of photographs from the Royal Photographic Society of London was opened yesterday. There are upwards of 50 exhibits, and most of them are glazed with celluloid. The frames are all uniform in color and size. Some of the pictures are surrounded with deep mounts, others are framed close up to the glass. There is only one P.O.P. study, the rest being carbon, bromide, and other processes. The subjects cover a wide range from genre to landscape, from portraiture to marine, from still life to architecture, Technically the works are excellent; pictorially considered, certain of the exhibits will appeal most forcibly, to some persons, while others will pass them without particular attention. The broad school cannot be said to be strongly represented, neither can it be said that those to whom detail is everything show in abundance; but a happy mean as observed, and the collection as a whole may be taken to be thoroughly representative. Among the exhibitors are such well known artists as J.C.S. Mumery, F.H. Evans, J.A. Hoge, W.R. Bland, F.A. Boulton, C.F. Inston, W.T. Greatback, E. Marriage, P. Lewis, C. Job, and J. Page Croft. A very fine collection of lantern slides will be exhibited. These have been sent out by the London Society, and are described by experts as being technically perfect. The exhibition should attract a large number of visitors.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
We would take this opportunity of reminding our readers that the exhibition of the photographs sent out by the Royal Photographic Society of London, which are being shown by the Wanganui Camera Club in St. Paul's club room, opens tomorrow at 2pm. We advise all lovers of the beautiful and artistic, not to miss this opportunity, which cannot occur again, of seeing the productions of some of the first photographic artists in Great Britain.



11th OCTOBER 1906  Page 4 - WANGANUI CHRONICLE, VOLUME L, ISSUE 12154

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wanganui Camera Club open their exhibition of pictures from the Royal Photographic Society in St. Paul's Club room this afternoon at 2pm. In the evening a very fine set of slides will be shown by the limelight lantern. From a rapid survey of the pictures we confess to a feeling of surprise at the great strides that photography has made at Home, many of the views exhibiting that gradation of distance so difficult to obtain by photography. There are several little gems among the sea views. "The Storm lifting", by C.F. Inston, showing the dark clouds rolling off the boisterous waves, is a view hard to beat. These pictures are the pick of the work done by the best known photographers in the Old Country. The views to be shown to-night have been described as the best seen in any part of the world.



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WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The annual meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held last night at Denton's Studio. The balance-sheet was read and showed a very prosperous year's work.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1906 - 1907				PATRON Mr. S.S. GRIFFITHS		PRESIDENT Mr. C.W. BABBAGE
Vice-President Mr G. Gordon	HON.SECRETARY: Mr A. Doig	Hon. Treasurer: Mr A. Doig	Committee: Mr. T.W. Downes	Committee: Mr. F.J. Denton	Committee: Mr. Garrett	Committee: Mr. C.H. Jacobs	Committee: Mr. C.R. Cooke

The monthly meetings are always very interesting and instructive and are always well attended. The Wanganui amateur photographers are indeed fortunate in having such an enthusiastic club in their midst.



9th April 1923  Page 2 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18752

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
A meeting convened by Mr Babbage for the purpose of forming a Camera Club, was held at the Borough Council Chambers on Thursday night. It was unanimously agreed by those present that a Camera Club be formed, and that the name of same be The Wanganui Camera Club. It was decided that the club be separate and in no way a section of the Arts and Crafts Society, but if possible arrangements be made with the latter society that the club members be entitled to the privileges of the society on payment of a subscription to be agreed upon.

Mr Babbage, the only member of the old Wanganui Camera Club, was asked to take the chair. The following officers were then elected: President, Mr Babbage; vice-presidents, Messrs A. Goldsbury and H.R. Jones; secretary, Mr Eric Lind; treasurer, Mr L. Carter; committee, Miss Allen, Miss Ritchie, Miss D. Hadfield, Messrs Rennie, McRitchie.

It was decided that the annual subscription for active members be 5s, non-active 7s 6d. The next general meeting of the club will be held on Thursday 15th April, at 7.30pm — place to be notified later. All interested in photography are invited to attend this meeting.



3rd May 1923  Page 2 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18771

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
A MEETING of the Wanganui Camera Club will be held at the Y.M.C.A. to-night, Thursday 3rd May, at 8pm. All interested in photography are invited to attend



14th February 1938  Page 2 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 37

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The First Annual General Meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club will be held at 8pm in the Y.M.C.A. on Wednesday 16th February. Business: General.



19th February 1938  Page 11 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 42

CAMERA CLUB
FORMATION IN WANGANUI
FIRST ANNUAL MEETING
The first annual meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club was held on Wednesday evening. With an attendance of over 20 an enthusiastic spirit prevailed, auguring well for the future of (he club. During the evening Mr L. Wilson spoke briefly of the objects of the body, pointing out that it was the aim of the founders of the club to bring about an appreciation in Wanganui of the art of the camera.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1938 - 1939								PRESIDENT Mr. G. FISHER		HON.SECRETARY: Mr S. Newton-Hood
Vice-President Dr. Murray Nicholson	Vice-President Mr E. Lind	Vice-President Mr F.J. Denton	Vice-President Mr J. Carr	Hon. Treasurer: Mr B. Bern	Auditor: Mr F.E. Smith	Committee: Mrs. Ingram	Committee: Mr. L. Wilson	Committee: Mr. M. Hunt	Committee: Mr. G. Palliser	Committee: Mr. H.R. Jones	Committee: Mr. R.J. Searle

It is the intention of the club to popularize amateur photography in Wanganui, and to make frequent outings in search of suitable subjects.



10th MAY 1938  Page 6 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 108

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
A good deal of interest is centering in the activities of the Wanganui Camera Club, and the membership is now over 30. A recent outing was held when members traveled to Waverley Beach where they sought subjects to photograph for a competition judged on Wednesday evening. Results were: J. Adams 1, M. Hunt 2. During the last week-end members of the club journeyed to Long Acre and Okoia to obtain photographs to be judged at the next meeting of the club. A cup was recently donated to the club for competition by Mr. G. Palliser. His purpose has been to stimulate interest in the art of photography in Wanganui.



26th MAY 1938  Page 6 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 122

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
An example of the havoc wrought among sea-birds by discharges of of oil from vessels was seen by members of the Wanganui Camera Club at Kai Iwi Beach on Sunday. While walking along the beach they came upon a penguin trying vainly to struggle on to a rock out of the water, a thick coating of heavy oil on its feathers preventing it from swimming. But for the timely assistance of a young man the bird would have drowned.



27th MAY 1938  Page 11 - EVENING POST, VOLUME CXXV, ISSUE 123

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
In spite of repeated protests, ships apparently still discharge oil into the sea not far from the shore, states "The Post's" Wanganui representative. At the weekend members of the Wanganui Camera Club were instrumental in saving a penguin whose feathers were coated with oil. The bird was struggling vainly to reach the rocks and would have drowned but for the timely help of a member.



28th MAY 1938  Page 8 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 124

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
At a recent club night of the Wanganui Camera Club an address was given by Mr. M. Hunt on “Fundamentals of the Camera”. The talk proved to be both interesting and instructive, the speaker dealing with principles of photography. He was accorded a vote of thanks by the chairman. Outings of the club are held regularly, giving members opportunities to seek suitable subjects. Since its inception the club has flourished, an increasing membership testifying to its popularity. Both professional and amateur photographers comprise the membership, although there is a preponderance of the latter class.



31st MAY 1938  Page 6 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 126

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Wellington Camera Club, consisting of about twenty members, will visit the Wanganui Camera Club from Saturday 4th to Monday 6th June. Elaborate arrangements have been made for the entertainment of the visitors, and many spots of interest to the amateur photographer will be included in the program. Such places as the Okehu Valley, Waverley beach, and Virginia Lake will be photographed, and it is anticipated that much benefit will be derived from the meeting.



10th June 1938  Page 6 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 135

CAMERA CLUB TO VISIT CAPITAL
The Wanganui Camera Club, a most enterprising, body of both amateur and professional photographers, will be sending a large contingent to Wellington towards the end of July. In the capital city they will view the Royal Photographic Society Salon for 1938, and as 232 perfect prints will be on display a great amount of valuable data will be assimilated. It will be remembered that the Wellington Camera Club visited Wanganui recently.



1st July 1938  Page 6 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 153

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
PROSPECTIVE ACTIVITIES
At a meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club, Mr M. Hunt deliverer, an exceptionally fine address on composition.

The lecture was dealt with under four headings — tone, line, color and contained space. The speaker elaborated his address with illustrated sketches, and it was further augmented by examples of perfect composition pictures. Members availed themselves of the expert advice offered by taking notes.

The president (Mr G.H. Fisher) welcomed the vice-president, Mr F.J. Denton, who made his first appearance at the club.

Discussion followed on prospective photographic journeys to be undertaken by the members. It was decided that a party of about 20 should visit the Dawson Falls Mountain House, Mount Egmont, on Sunday week. An early start is to be made in the morning in order to obtain as much time as possible between sunrise and sunset to get the highest number of photographic effects. On 6th August, an undertaking of greater importance in the nature of a visit to Wellington, in order to view the Royal Photographic Society 1937 salon, consisting of 232 perfect prints, will be carried out. The Wellington Camera Club has arranged an extensive program of visits to varied spots of interest, and the Wanganui members will spend the week-end in Wellington.



13th August 1938  Page 8 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 190

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Members of the Wanganui Camera Club will pay a visit to Wellington today for the purpose of viewing n wonderful collection of 232 prints, which comprise the pictorial section of the Royal Photographic Society 1937 Salon. The exhibition, which is on display at the Dominion Museum and Art Gallery, is being held under the auspices of the Wellington Camera Club.



15th August 1938  Page 6 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 191

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
Members of the Wanganui Camera Club visited Wellington during the week-end to view a selection of more than 200 prints comprising the pictorial section of the Royal Photographic Society 1937 salon. The prints are being displayed at the Dominion Museum and Art Gallery under the auspices of the Wellington Camera Club.



24th September 1938  Page 8 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 226

ART OF THE CAMERA
ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
EXHIBITION OF LOAN COLLECTION
The catholicity of the camera is well evidenced by the exhibition of camera studies of the pictorial section of the Royal Photographic Society 1937 exhibition. The exhibition is staged under the auspices of the Wanganui Camera Club in the annexe of the D.I.C. Tea Rooms.

The exhibition provides possibly the highest form of camperography which has yet been attained by the combined efforts of the scientist and the artist. The scientist aids the artist, but in the end it is the judgment and perception o£ the operator which is the decisive factor. The camera studies are far removed from the family “likeness” in that the artist can be not only a portrayer, but he is also an interpreter. The character of the sitter, or the temporary mood of the subject is sought to be registered by the modern artist with the camera, and this exposition has reached a high level in this respect and even gone beyond it to represent remorse in an exceptionally fine composition entitled “Cain and Abel”, by F. Aszmann.

It would be impossible to comment here upon the exhibits, first because they are so numerous, and second because they are so diverse, but the viewer will find great pleasure in searching for the national characteristics of the artists in their work. Particularly is this true of the Japanese artists, who are expert in making pictures out of simple objects, in one ease just a prosaic basket of onions. The exhibited pictures range from the simple child study and the delicate family group, particularly “Mrs. Ward and Her Daughter”, by R.A. Speight, to the “Damascus Gate”, by C.L. Clarke, and “Beachy Head”, by Dr. S.D. Jouhar, “Dancing on the Moonbeams”, by R. Wurtz, has captured the poetry of fast motion.

The Mayor of Wanganui, Mr. W.J Rogers, officiated at the opening ceremony yesterday afternoon.

In calling on Mr. Rogers to declare the exhibition open, Mr. J.R. Keenan, manager of the D.1.C., said that never before had such a collection of photographs been shown in New Zealand. He thanked those who had assisted to bring the exhibition to Wanganui and also thanked the Wanganui Camera Club for its co-operation and support. Mr. Rogers paid a tribute to Kodak (N.Z.) Ltd., for bringing the collection to the Dominion and said a compliment should also be paid to the D.I.C. for the part they had played in bringing the fine exhibition to Wanganui. People who viewed it would realize the wonderful art developed in photography. In declaring the exhibition open, Mr. Rogers said he hoped it would be enjoyed by all.

Mr. J.S. Cotterill M.P. for Wanganui, extolled the high quality of the exhibition, remarking it was a branch of art well worth cultivating. Those who were responsible for bringing the collection to New Zealand deserved warm thanks.

After the official opening, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and Mr. Cotterill were entertained at afternoon tea by Mr. and Mrs. Keenan.

Among others present at the official opening were Mr. G. Murch, Mrs. J. Siddells, Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Lampe, Mr. F.J. Denton, Mrs. T. Metcalfe. Mrs. T.R. Dix, Mrs. F. Wilkie, Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Jenkins, Mrs. P. Latham, Mrs. Halley, Mr. G. Spriggens, Mrs. N. Annabell and Miss Annabell, Mrs. Palliser, Miss P. Hackshaw, Mr. E. Lind.



3rd May 1939  Page 1 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 102

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Annual General Meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club will be held in St. Paul's Institute, Guyton Street, at 8pm TONIGHT (Wednesday). There will be on display the prints of the 1938 New Zealand Inter-Club Competition.



4th May 1939  Page 6 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 103

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
CAMERA CLUB HIGHLIGHT
The showing of the complete pictorial section of the Coronation Year Royal Photographic Society Salon was the highlight of the year, states the secretary of the Wanganui Camera Club, Mr. G.C. Palliser, in his annual report. "The 232 pictures which comprised the exhibit were the work of the best known pictorialists of to-day, and the opportunity of seeing the pictorial section of the world's greatest salon may never occur in Wanganui again.



5th May 1939  Page 9 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 104

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
SUCCESSFUL ACTIVITIES
“The first year’s activities of the Wanganui Camera Club have been most successful, taking into account the fact that we have not the same large membership to draw upon as have the clubs in the four main centers", stated the secretary of the Wanganui Camera Club, Mr. G.C. Palliser, in his annual report.

“During the year the Palliser Cup was presented for ‘set-subject' competition", continues the report. “Congratulations are extended to Mr. G.H. Fisher, in winning the cup, with a total of 14 points, and to the runner-up for gaining 11 points.

“Many of our keenest and most active members have left the city since our inception, among these being Mr. M.J. Hunt for Hastings, Miss M. Sedon for Auckland, Mr. E.G. Williams for Feilding, and Mr. G.A. Spencer for Manaia.

“We were fortunate in having the Marcus Adams portfolio for one meeting, from which we learnt a great deal.

“The club is in a satisfactory financial position".



22nd June 1939  Page 6 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 145

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
LECTURE ON COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
A very interesting lecture, illustrated with lantern slides, on the art of color photography, was given to members of the Wanganui Camera Club by Mr. Thomas Metcalfe last night. The lecture was at the conclusion of the club’s monthly meeting, there being a good attendance.



21st September 1939  Page 6 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 223

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
An interesting and instructive talk on mountain photography was given to members of the Wanganui Camera Club by Mr. D.A. Carr last night. Numerous mountain photographs were used by Mr. Carr to illustrate his points.



1st May 1940  Page 1 and 7 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 100

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Annual General Meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club will be held at the office of Messrs. Timber Treatments, Ltd., 29 Taupo Quay (next to Messrs. Ross and Glendining) To-night (Wednesday), at 8pm.
Business: Election of Officers, etc.; General.
A.M. PEAT
HON.SECRETARY.



2nd May 1940  Page 7 - Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 101

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
ANNUAL MEETING HELD
INTERESTING LECTURE
A lecture on "Experiences in Press Photography" was given at the annual meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club last night by Mr. M. Hunt. There was quite a good attendance of members, Mr. D. Carr presiding.

Officers for the coming year, with the exception of the president, who will be appointed at the next meeting, were elected as follows:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1940 - 1941									PATRON Mr. F.J. Denton
Vice-President Mr M. L. Lampe	Vice-President Mr B. Byrnes	Vice-President Mr H.R. Jones	HON.SECRETARY: Miss M. Peat	Hon. Treasurer: Miss M. Peat	Committee: Miss E. Ormsby	Committee: Mr. D. Can	Committee: Mr. A. Coutts	Committee: Mr. M. West	Committee: Mr. R.J. Jones	Committee: Mr. M. Hunt

19th January 1949  Page 1 - Wanganui Chronicle

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
A meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club will be held tonight, Wednesday 19th January, at 7.30pm, in Newham’s Studios. All intending members and visitors welcome.

R.A. McANALLY
Hon.Secretary.



19th January 1949  Page 7 - Wanganui Chronicle

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB  FORMED
An enthusiastic group of amateur photographers assembled at Newham’s Studios recently with the object of forming a camera club. Those present resolved to form a Wanganui Camera Club, with headquarters at Newham’s Studios. Meetings are to be held fortnightly, the first and third Wednesday of each month. A decision of interest to all beginners was that the club policy would enable all learners to receive every assistance and instruction. Mr. H. Jones offer of his studio and darkroom facilities was greatly appreciated.

The election of officers for 1949 resulted as follows:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1949					PRESIDENT Mr. H. Jones
Vice-President Mr J. Goss	HON.SECRETARY: Mr R. McAnally	Hon. Treasurer: Mr R. McAnally	Committee: Miss P. Gordon	Committee: Miss P.J. Brooke-Taylor	Committee: Mr. J Cawley	Committee: Mr. J. Pudsey

A club night will be held this evening and members are asked to bring their cameras and any problem photographs they may have encountered.



16th February 1949  Page 1 - Wanganui Chronicle

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
CLUB Members are reminded of Club Night TONIGHT, 7.30pm, at Newham’s Studios. Lectures: Advanced, Lenses, by Mr. G. Young; Beginners, Practical Developing. Visitors welcome.

R.A. McANALLY
Hon.Secretary



2nd March 1949  Page 1 - Wanganui Chronicle

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
MR. S. SHEAVES is lecturing TONIGHT at 7.30pm, Newham's Studios. Subject: “Chemistry Applied to Photography”. Visitors welcome.

R.A. MCANALLY
Hon.Secretary.



16th March 1949  Page 1 - Wanganui Chronicle

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
COLOR Evening, Exhibition and Lectures by Mr. T. Metcalf M.P.P.A. (N.Z.) and Mr. K.V Broughton.

Visitors welcome Newham’s Studios, TONIGHT, at 7.30 sharp.

HARRY JONES
President



24th March 1949  Page 1 - Wanganui Chronicle

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
CLUB PICNIC, SUNDAY 27th MARCH. Departing Newham’s Studios, 10.30am. Members, relatives and friends and all interested welcome.

R.A. McANALLY
Hon.Secretary



7th November 1949  Page 1 - Wanganui Chronicle

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
On 9th November, a Special Night is to be held, featuring color photographs by Mr. T. Metcalfe and Mr. K.V. Broughton, Everyone welcome. National Party Rooms, 7.45pm.

P. GORDON
Hon.Secretary



13th December 1949  Page 1 - Wanganui Chronicle

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
The Annual General Meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club will be held on Wednesday 14th December, in the National Party Headquarters, Victoria Court, at 7.45pm. Members and intending members are urged to be present.

P. GORDON
Hon.Secretary.



15th December 1949  Page 6 - Wanganui Chronicle

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
CAMERA CLUB HAS A SUCCESSFUL SEASON
A successful year both from the point of view of club activities and financially was revealed in the annual report adopted at the first annual meeting of the Wanganui Camera Club last night Mr K.V. Broughton presided over an attendance of 15 members. The first evening for next year will be held in the National Party Rooms on 18th January and a field day will be held at Newton Lees Estate on 15th January.

The following officers were elected:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 1950		PATRON Mr. T. Metcalfe		PRESIDENT Mr. S.A. Sheaves		DEPUTY PRESIDENT Mr. J. Cawley		HON.SECRETARY: Miss P.J. Brooke-Taylor
Vice-President Mrs E. Seivewright	Vice-President Mr J. Millward	Vice-President Mr E.P. Richardson	Hon. Treasurer: Miss P.J. Brooke-Taylor	Committee: Miss J. Pendreigh	Committee: Mr. D. Valentine	Committee: Mr. K.A. Newton	Committee: Mr. K.V. Broughton	Committee: Mr. L.T. McCready	Committee: Mr. J. Pudsey

29th June 1955  Page 9 - PRESS, VOLUME XCI, ISSUE 27697

WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
The Wanganui Camera Club has won the Blcdisloe Cup competition for 1955. The competition, held among members of the Photographic Society of New Zealand, is the major award for the year.



15th March 1960  Page 25 - Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29154
16th March 1960  Page 25 - Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29155

CAMERA CLUBS COMPETITION
CHRISTCHURCH PLACED FIRST
(New Zealand Press WANGANUI, March 13
Judges placings in the 1960 inter-club exhibition of photography conducted by the Wanganui Camera Club on Saturday on behalf of the Photographic Society of New Zealand were:

Christchurch Photographic Society (1500 points) 1; Dunedin Photographic Society (1436) 2; Wellington Camera Club (1418) 3; Auckland Photographic Society (1414) 4; North Shore Photographic Society (1357) 5; Waikato Photographic Society (1340) 6.

The judges were Dr. A.R. Anderson, Mr K.A. Newton and Mr G.S. Powell, all of the Wanganui Camera Club. There were 19 entries.



15th February 1961  Page 14 - PRESS, VOLUME C, ISSUE 29439

BLEDISLOE CUP FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
(New Zealand Press Association) NEW PLYMOUTH, February 14
Twenty-one clubs entered the 1961 New Zealand interclub exhibition of photography for the Bledisloe Cup, the results of which were announced by the Stratford Camera Club today as follows:

North Shore Photographic Society 1, Christchurch Photographic Society 2, Dunedin Photographic Society 3, Waikato Photographic Society equal 4 Auckland Photographic Society equal 4, Wanganui Camera Club 6.

The competition was conducted on behalf of the Photographic Society of New Zealand by the Stratford Camera Club, which was placed thirteenth. The judges — Messrs S. Rumsey. F. Hofmann and O. Peterson, all of Auckland, said they were impressed with the high standard.



5th October 1961  Page 11 - PRESS, VOLUME C, ISSUE 29636

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD
CHRISTCHURCH MAN'S SUCCESS
(New Zealand Press Association) WANGANUI, October 4
The Metcalfe Medal for the most outstanding print in the Wanganui Camera Club fifth salon of photography, was awarded to Mr F.L. Casbolt, of Christchurch, for a study entitled “Foggy Morning".

This is the second occasion Mr Casbolt has won the medal.

Honors were awarded to Mr N. Beaumont (Dunedin), Mr F. Reavey (Christchurch), and Dr J.T. Salmon (Wellington).



17th August 1962
Page 5 - Press, Volume CI, Issue 29903

SOUND-SLIDE CONTEST
(New Zealand Press Association) TAURANGA, August 16
The Tauranga Photographic Society today announced placings in the new photographic contest which it is organizing for sets of color slides with tape recorded commentary, the New Zealand sound-slide exhibition.

This is the first time such a contest has been held in this country and it is intended to hold it annually in future.

Winning programs were: Division 1 (club entries): “Apples Grown in New Zealand”, Waimea Camera Club, 1 (gold plaque): “Water Rhythm”, Waikato Photographic Society, 2 (silver): “Wairakei”, Wanganui Camera Club, 3 (bronze).

Division 2 (individual entries): “Mahab — Tale of a Horse”, Mrs Irene A. Cooper, Hamilton, 1 (gold plaque): "Toilers of the Hive”, M. Leete, Havelock North, 2 (silver plaque): “Up the River”, Ian McVinnie, Oamaru, 3 (bronze plaque).

Thirty-two entries — 10 from photographic societies and 22 from individuals — were received. These involved 1570 slides.



2nd April 1965  Page 9 - Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30715

SUCCESS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
(N.Z. Press Association)  ROTORUA, March 31.
The Christchurch Photographic Society has won the National Wiltshire Cup color slide competition.

The Rotorua Photographic Society ran the competition on behalf of the Photographic Society of New Zealand.

Fifty clubs entered this year. The first 12 placings are:

1965 NATIONAL WILTSHIRE CUP COLOR SLIDE COMPETITION
1st	Christchurch Photographic Society	2nd	Southland Photographic Society	3rd	Taieri Camera Club	4th	Dunedin Photographic Society
5th	South Canterbury Photographic Society	6th	Tolaga Bay Camera Club	7th	North Shore Photographic Society	8th	Manawatu Camera Club
9th	Hastings Camera Club	10th	Wanganui Camera Club	11th	Howick Camera Club	12th	Tauranga Photographic Society

The judges were Messrs W.M. Robb, R.F. Singleton and E.W. Young (Auckland). Each club entered six colored slides.



July / August 2016  Page 5 - NZ Camera Talk (THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INC)

LONG LIST OF
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND
PRESIDENTS FROM WHANGANUI
Having recently learned of the death of Ken Newton at the age of 97, Whanganui members were told of a proud succession of Photographic Society of New Zealand Presidents from their club and city.

Derek Endersby acted as Treasurer from 1973 to 1978 before serving as President in 1980 and 1981.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND PRESIDENT
1959 Ken Newton Wanganui Camera Club	1962-63 Bob Anderson Wanganui Camera Club	1970-71 Arthur Bates Wanganui Camera Club	1978-79 Vonnie Cave Wanganui Camera Club	1980-81 Derek Endersby Wanganui Camera Club

The Wanganui Camera Club was further honored when Vonnie was appointed to the position of Photographic Society of New Zealand Patron in 2009. She served in this capacity for five years.



September / October 2016  Page 5 - NZ Camera Talk (THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INC)

FULL CIRCLE FOR WHANGANUI
By Bruce Harding, Club HON.SECRETARY
The Wanganui Camera Club recently celebrated the purchase of new clubrooms. After many years of renting or sharing facilities with other Whanganui social clubs, an opportunity arose to secure the club’s future with ownership of their own venue.

With around 85 members the club is growing, drawing members from as far as Ohakune, Raetihi as well as the Rangitikei.

The venue was until recently the home of the Gonville Women’s Bowling Club, and the winding up of that club made it possible for their building to be purchased. With extensive support from the Whanganui District Council a lease for the land was arranged.

Having celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2014 the club has a proud history in Whanganui. With its own venue the club can now widen its activities within the community by offering tutorials and workshops and supporting exhibitions. Consideration is also being given to setting up a studio space, and possibly a darkroom, within the new clubrooms.

The purchase brings the club full circle from the 1980s when former clubrooms had to make way for the redevelopment of Cooks Gardens sports ground. Perhaps it is fitting that money received in compensation for the loss of the old clubrooms has now been reinvested in the club’s new property.

Vonnie Cave MNZM, Hon FPSNZ, FPSNZ
life member and club patron,
opens the new clubrooms

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