The North American Animated Photographic Co. (Temperance Hall, 28->28 janvier 1901)

The North American Animated Photographic Co., entreprise fondée par James Dewhurst Walker et Edward George Turner, organise quelques séances de photographies animées en janvier au Temperance Hall de la ville :

"War in Bolton"
Owing to a misfortune with the main fuse, which failed to act, the animated pictures of the Boer and China wars, which were to have been given for the first time in the Temperance Hall on Monday evening, were unable to displayed. A large audience had assembled, but despite every effort to get the apparatus in working order the announcement had to made that the main fuse had blown, and the defect could not be immediately remedied. It was therefore Impossible to proceed with the entertainment, and those present were provided with tickets for another evening. It was an exceedingly unfortunate occurrence for the management, inasmuch as a special attraction had been announced, the band of the 9th L.V.A.. under Bandmaster Range, being present, and having giver several pleasing selections. The programme is one of exceptional merit, upwards of 500 animated pictures, taken by the telephographic lens, and depicting sensational incidents the Boer and China wars being advertised, all the pictures, it is stated, being entirely new to this country. The entertainment, which is produced by the North American Animated Photographic Company, at a cost of £5.000, will, it is expected, proceed to-night.

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The Bolton Evening News, Bolton, mardi 29 janvier 1901, p. 2.

La presse publie, le lendemain, un compte rendu de la séance :

"War in Bolont"
The North American Animated photographic display was successfully given in the Temperance Hall on Tuesday evening, and a large audience was provided with a rich treat. Comprising for the most part, entirely new views of different countries and well prepared photographs of the most sensational incidents and horrors of the China and Boer wars, the entertainment is one the best its kind which has been seen in Bolton, and should be well patronised during the stay. In the first half some beautiful views were thrown upon the screen, including Niagara. Hong Kong. Killarney, and Bettwyscoed, this portion of the programme concluding with an excellent production of the Queen's last drive. The war pictures occupied the latter half of the programme, and each was received with applause. With the accompaniment of the band of the 9th L.V.A. under Bandmaster Range, several of the views presented a very realistic appearance, the embarkation of Bluejackets for China, and the marching of the troops in South Africa being very fine. A sensational picture of the capturing of the Taku Forts was also presented, and a repetition was demanded of the representation of a Boxer attack upon a Mission House in Pekin. The Relief of Ladysmith was presented to the accompaniment of an original fantasia by the band, and numerous excellent pictures were displayed. A full representation of the Queen’s funeral is announced for Monday evening.

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The Bolton Evening News, Bolton, mercredi 30 janvier 1901, p. 3.

Les projections se prolongent jusqu'au début du mois de février. L'article signale les problèmes liées à la non-réception des vues locales attendues :

The Boer and China Wars.
The North American Animated and Photograph Co., whose interesting entertainment has proved so popular to Bolton audiences, entered upon their second week's tenure of the Temperance Hall on Monday evening. There was a good attendance, doubtless many people having paid a visit with a desire to see the animated pictures depicting the principal events of the late Queen Victoria's funeral; the memorial service at the Parish Church ; and the Bolton Ambulance Corps, but unfortunately only the Parish Church function was thrown upon the screen. Slightly altered from last week, the views included the Boer and China Wars, and numerous other interesting views. Perhaps the great success was the Boxer attack on a Mission Station. The Band of the 9th L.V.A. played several pleasing selections, whilst the audience patiently awaited the arrival of the films from London, but owing these did not arrive to time, and many enthusiasts waited until a quarter past eleven, when it was announced that the views could not exhibited.

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The Bolton Evening News, Bolton, mardi 5 février 1901, p. 2.