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The Lantern Engineers then explained the new apparatus 

 supplied by Mr. A. Gunn — Tank, retort, saturator, etc., his 

 latest improvements. These were manipulated by the 

 engineers, and some 50 slides were shown with satisfaction, 

 and a little practice will make it complete. The lantern is 

 the property of the Association, and is always ready for hire 

 at a small charge to defray expenses. 



Mr. C. O. Dentry's paper on " Yacht Photography " 

 (published elsewhere) was read by the author during the 

 evening, and was highly appreciated. 



26/6/96. Mr. Brinsmead presiding, 20 members present. 

 Correspondence from Victoria Photo. Society, W. M. C. 

 Photo. Club, Smithsonian Institute, Ilford Co., and others. 

 The secretary reported receipt of numerous journals and 

 catalogues. Four new members were elected. Nominations 

 for office-bearers were received for ensuing year. The 

 appointment of one Lantern Engineer in lieu of four was 

 discussed, and finally deferred till the Annual Meeting. 



Monthly Competition — Copying — 



A. E. Bratley, 1st. 



B. Stafford, 2nd. 



G. H. Brinsmead, 3rd. 

 Landscape — C. O. Dentry, 1st. 



G. H. Brinsmead, 2nd. 

 J. Wadelton, 3rd. 

 Beginners — H. Wadelton. . 

 Judges— Messrs. J. B. Leitch, W. Waddell, A. PurnelL 

 Subject for next Monthly Competition — Interior. 



ANNUAL MEETING. 



3/7/96. President H. G. Roebuck presided, 30 members 

 present. The Annual Report and Financial Statement were 

 submitted and adopted. The Report intimated that the 

 members' roll now totalled 62, which was considered satis- 

 factory, and a credit balance of £6 15s. was shewn in the 

 statement of receipts and expenditure. Mr. H. G. Roebuck 

 was re-elected to the presidency amidst applause, and the 

 following gentlemen were elected to the other several offices — 

 Vice-President, Messrs. C. O. Dentry and J. Wadelton ; 

 Treasurer, Mr. R. C. Hocking ; Secretary, Mr. J. Hammerton; 

 Assistant Secretary, Mr. A. J. Wood ; Question Box Editor, 



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