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ADVERTISEMENTS 



"FIKESIDE PHOTOGBAPHY." 



"Fireside Photography," the latest 

 in the series of photographic publica- 

 tions issued by the Bausch & Lomb 

 Optical Co., has just been received, and 

 we find it of unusual interest. The 

 book contains thirty-two pages, 6" x 

 g", and carries fourteen illustrations 

 reproduced in dual tone sepia. For 

 several of the studied floor plans are 

 given in order to assist others in ob- 

 taining like results in their own homes. 

 Aside from the pleasing execution of 

 the book and the attractive cover, 

 "Fireside Photography" is of value be- 

 cause of the lighting methods de- 

 scribed, the brief explanation of the 

 advantages to be gained by the use 

 of an Anastigmat, and the concise de- 

 scription of the various objectives 

 listed for such work. 



We can recommend this publication 

 to our professional and amateur read- 

 ers. It will be sent gratis upon request 

 by the Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., of 

 Rochester, N. Y.. or it may be obtained 

 at your dealer's. 



SPEED PHOTOGRAPHY. 



The photographer, whether amateur 

 or professional, who does not attempt 

 some line of speed photography, is rap- 

 idly becoming the exception. For all 

 there is some disappointment in store 

 and frequently something happens to 

 produce features in the negative which 

 were entirely unexpected and which are 

 altogether unwelcome. The "Prism" for 

 February is of particular value because 

 of the interesting" way in which the rea- 

 sons for many failures are brought out, 

 and because of the suggestions which 

 are given to guide aspiring speed photog- 

 raphers towards success. 



One of the things that may not have 

 occurred to you is that one must be 

 trained so that the muscles will respond 

 instantly to the brain's command to 

 push the button at the exact moment the 

 image of the moving object occupies the 

 space desired on the ground glass. The 

 lack of this quick nervous reaction ac- 

 counts for the misplaced object on the 

 plate and is the reason for missing it 

 altogether, as is the experience with 

 many beginners 



Many other points of interest are taken 

 up, the illustrations given are worthy 

 examples of unusually good speed work, 

 so that taken all in all this issue of the 



magazine should be appreciated by the 

 photographers generally. The February 

 "Prism" may be had upon request with- 

 out cost from your dealer, or it will be 

 sent to you by the Hausch & Lomb Op- 

 tical Co., Rochester, X. Y. 



I thought "The Observer" the best maga- 

 zine I ever read and am pleased to know 

 that you are again editing a magazine for 

 "observers." — Mrs. Susan Tucker. 



Lectures by Elliot R. Downing. Ph. 0. 



Professor of Biology. The Northern State Normal School 



Marquette, Mich. 



The Significance of Nature Study Movement. Our Friend the 



Dog — A discussion of methods and materials in nature study. 

 The Making of the World— An outline of evolution. Illus- 

 trated with stf reopticon slides. William Wordsworth, the Nat- 

 uralist's Poet Laureate. 



PRESS COMMENTS 



Professor Downing, of the Marquette Normal School, de- 

 livered a fine lecture at the high school last night before a 

 large and appreciative audience on "The Making of a World." 

 Mr Downing is a fine speaker, and was thoroughly conversant 

 with his subject. The lecture was beautifully illustrated by 

 stereopticon views. — Menominee (Mich,) Leader. 



Members of the West Side Fortnightly Club and their 

 friends enjoyed an excellent lecture yesterday afternoon at 

 the Public Library by Dr. L. R. Downing, of the State Normal 

 School at Marquette. Mich. Dr. Downing is a very pleasant 

 speaker and interested his hearers from the very start, and 

 there was not a moment until the close but what was enjoyed. 

 — Beloit Wis. ) Free Press. 



If you are planning a lecture course or in need of a single 

 address, correspondence is solicited. 



Address : 



E. R. DOWNING 



1216 Presque Isle Ave., Marquette, Mich. 



This small cut shows the head of 

 the great Imported Collie, ' Parbold 

 Provost," winner of special for the 

 best Collie dog at Madison Square 

 Garden, New York Show, 1909. 



He is the longest headed and most 

 beautiful Collie living and the great- 

 est sire. 



I have some matrons bred to this 

 grand dog and some splendid puppies 

 by him for sale at reasonable prices. 



Full list and particulars cheerfully 

 furnished. 



Apply to 



WILLIAM G. 



Ghambersburg, 



HUNTER 



Pennsylvania 



