The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-09

The third days business session OF the Ma
tional Photographic Association OF the United
States began at ten o'clock this morning in the
basement of Horticultural Hail. President Bo-
gardus in the chair.
The President exhibited an old daguerreotYpe
camera which had been procured for the use OF
the association of DR.. Dickson by Mr.. Gallo w.
Cheston. This made at the time that Da-
guerre conducted his experiments.
Mr.. NJ. A. Root was introduced, who exhibited
the first daguerreotype ever made in the State
of Pennsylvania. 1t was made by Mr.. Saxton,
who was at the time employed in the United
States Mint in Philadelphia. When the results
of Daguerre's experiments were published in
the papers Saxton read them in the morning,
and in the afternoon made the picture with a
cigar box, an opera glass lens, and Seidlitz
powder box in which to fume the plate.
Mr.. Root also exhibited other daguerreotype
plates, showing the progress of the art at dit-
ferent dates, which were the property, and bor'
rowed from the rooms, of the Historical Society.
A very early photograph was also shswn, made
A first attempt on silk was exhibited, which
was made by Mr.. Southworth, OF Boston, who
was present at the meeting OF the association,
and recognized the picture, though he did not
know that il was to be exhibited.
Several other mementos and historical relics
connected with the art were shown which Mr..
Root said he intended to donate to the Historl-
al Society.
The President then read his yearly address,
which expressed great qualification at the pre-
sent standing of the association and OF the art.
compare our work with that of others. 1t has
put down the selfish man and put up the gene
rous. We are now proud of being members OF
the association. The time can be remembered
when we were ashamed of the craft We now
compare favorably with the European members
of the profession. 1t is good thing that there
are so many young men in the craft, Tor In that
is the promise of great effects. Who can tell
what wonders will be exhibited by the photo
graphers ten years hence? Photography is now
one of the indlspensables. Too many photo
graphers are now doing too many varieties of
work, and they cannot expect to succeed we'll
in all The aim of the profession should be
high, and no member should do anything to
degrade it.
Mr.. w. J. Baker, of Buffalo, was then called
upon, who gave with the aid of blackboard
diagrams description of his method of light
ing the sitter and of the effects which he pro-
duced
Mr.. johnson, of Scranton, being called upon,
gave q description of his peculiar method of
working in outdoor photography
The report of the Committee on Apprentice
ship appointed last year was called for and read
by the Secretary.
The report stated that bound apprenticeship
is very unpopular in all departments of trade,
and boys when bound out do not take the same
interest in the affairs of their employers they
do when they know that the retention of their
situation depends upon his good behavior. The
committee recommend that three-years' ap-
premiership should be agreed upon by the
association.
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q diploma from his employer, the blank forms
of which should be supplied by the association.
No fixed rate could be agreed upon on account
of the difference in the cost of living in different
localities, but recommend that small rate be
paid first, which should be increased afterwards.
The employee if for any just cause he should
wish to stop his course of studies, should receive
an honorable certificate from his employer,
stating how long he had to serve. person
presenting such a certificate could then be en-
ployed by any member of the association. The
committee recommend the formation of pho
tographic academy for the better education OF
students.
The report was received, but, previous to
adoption, was discussed at length.
1t was objected that there was no provision
made for cases where the employer himself
proved defective.
motion was made that the report be pub
lished, and its adoption referred to the next
annual meeting.
A resolution asking that practical retouch-
ing artist be procured to explain his theory at
the afternoon session was made and passed
A motion was made to reconsider this resolu-
tion, on account of the difficulty of explaining
such process in public, but it was voted down.
Mr.. Baker, of Buffalo, gave few remarks on
the subject of retouching.
Mr.. Southworth of Boston, Mr.. Ayres, of
Buffalo, Mr.. Lyman G. Bigelow, Mr.. Fenninore,
of Philadelphia, Mr.. Bogardus, of New York,
and Mr.. Baker, of Philadelphia, also followed
with explanations on the same subject:
communication was received from Mr..
vice-president of the association.
motion was made that the resignation
should not be accepted. Agreed to unani-
mously.
Mr.. Holmes made q short address, giving the
reasons why the resignation had been presented
and thanking the association for the honor OF
the Office, but expressing regret that the re-
signation had not been accepted.
a motion was made by Mr. Spencer that al
the next exhibition the exhibitor of picture
exhibit also the negative from which the pic
ture is made, so that 1t can be seen what class
of negatives make the best pictures.
A notice was given of a change in the instltu-
tion, to be acted on at the next meeting, pro-
Viding that all officers be henGetorward elected
by ballot.
Adjourned until 8 P. NJ.
HOMEOPATHIC EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
Yesterday morning the members of the Hom@o
pathic Editorial Association breakfasted Will
DIR. r. j. McClatchey, editor of the Hahne
qnannidn Monthly, and after breakfast meet
ing of the association was held. The following
gentlemen were present II. I. Talbot, o
Boston, and W. Tod Helmuth, of New York, o
the Nelo England Medical Gazette; r. Ludam
of Chicago of the United States Medical an
Surgical Journal; s. Lilienthal, of New York
of the North american Journal Of HOmeo
pdthy; T. G. Duncan, of Chicago of the Medi
cal Investigator; Bushrod w. James, of Phila
delpha, of the American Homeopathic Ot
SerUer; I. p. Wilson, of Cleveland, of the Obi
Medical and Surgical Reporter; and Messrc
Bericke and Tafel, publishers. The associs
tion, after transacting business relating to th
improvement of homeopathic medical loul
nalism, and electing officers, adjourned to NEE
at the next session of the American Institute O
Homeopathy.
Music HATH No CHARMs.-Three Italian
named respectively Pedro de Clio, j. Antonio
and Joseph Piscarneni, the two former fiddler
and the latter harpist, struck up dulcet straiI
at o'clock yesterday morning, in Bank stree
and kept at it steadily for one hour. In tn
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