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TALKIE SHOWS BY VAN.
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Talking films, for illustrating the work it does, have been used by the Ideal Benefit Society, Pituaaston, Birmingharri, for a considerable period of time. It holds nearly 300 meetings a year in various parts of the country.
Formerly, halls or cinemas have been hired for this purpose, but now the Society employs an Austin 12 h.p. van, with suitable equipment, which includes a Gaumont-British projector_ By this means talking films can be shown in broad daylight. This last is a matter of importance during the summer months.
Sometimes the audience numbers as many as 700, and the van creates great interest wherever it goes. There are numerous other purposes for which the scheme could be adapted.
The screen and hood at the rear of the van are collapsable, and can be erected and dismantled in 10 minutes. A h.p. auxiliary engine provides the necessary power. When travelling the van has a quite normal appearance.