Le cinématographe de John Mackenzie (Workmen's Club, 22 février 1899)

John Mackenzie offre une séance de projections animées au Workmen's Club :

ENTERTAINMENT IN WORKMEN'S CLUB.— At the request the Committee of the Workmen’s Club, Mr John Mackenzie gave exhibition of his latest cinematograph pictures in the large hall of the Club on Wednesday evening. The invited andience filled area and gallery, and the exhibition of pictures was highly appreciated and applauded, many of the subjects being new, some being local and others homorous. The pictures were beautifully illuminated with lime-light, and were viewed at their best, the mysterious apparatus being manipulated by Mackenzie himself. The imposing picture of the launch at Belfast of the monster vessel, “Oceanic,” which moved majestically into smooth waters, the exciting dash of the railway train on the Forth Bridge, the Hispano-American War scenes, and the comic cigar and pillow-battle films were warmly applauded in turn. Several songs were rendered. Mr A. T. Watt played violin solo with good effect, and a string band under his leadership gave acceptable selections. Mr James Mellin, who occupied the chair, presented the prizes to the winners in the billiard handicap recently held in the Club.

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Inverness Courier, Inverness, vendredi 24 février 1899, p. 4.

Tournage d'une vue (John Mackenzie, 3 juin 1899)

John Mackenzie profite d'une revue d'artillerie pour prendre une vue animée:

LIVING PICTURES.—In connection with the Artillery review on Saturday last, Mr John Mackenzie, optician, Inglis Street, whose cinematograph exhibitions during the past two years have been so successful, has secured an excellent print of the Brigade as they left Bell's Park for Seafield. Two thousand separate pictures were taken in about two minutes, and we have no doubt that this interesting view will be a great favourite in Mr Mackenzie's entertainments during the coming winter. Positives from the films are at present on view in Mr Mackenzie's shop window.

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Highland News, Inverness, samedi 10 juin 1899, p. 4.

Tournage d'une vue (John Mackenzie, 25 juillet 1899)

John Mackenzie tourne une vue de l'inauguration de la statue de Flora MacDonald en juillet :

FLORA MACDONALD STATUE
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The ceremony of unveiling the statue of Flora MacDonald took place on the Castle Hill, Inverness, on Tuesday afternoon in presence of a large gathering of spectators, many being present from a distance.
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A cinematograph film of the procession moving to the esplanade and of the crowd after the unveiling of the statue was taken by Mr. John Mackenzie, Inglis Street, and general photographs of the crowd were taken by nearly all our photographic artists.

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Highland News, Inverness, samedi 29 juillet 1899, p. 5.

Inauguration de la statue de Flora Macdonald (25 juillet 1899) [D.R.]

Le cinématographe de John Mackenzie (Music Hall, 6 décembre 1899)

John Mackenzie prépare une soirée pour le 6 décembre avec nombre de vues locales :

WARNING
DO NOT BE MISLED !
NO CINEMATOGRAPH EXHIBITOR
EXCEPT MACKENZIE
Possesses ANY Local Moving Pictures.
HE WILL SHOW,
IN THE MUSIC HALL,
On DECEMBER 6th and 7th,
Three Quarters of a Mile of LOCAL CINEMATOGRAMS,
INCLUDING
Unveiling Flora Macdonald Statue, Triumphant March of the Seaforths, the Ceremony at Clachnaharry, Reception in Inverness, Fochabers 1899 Encampment, Highland Brigade Pictures, 1st V.B.C. on the March, &c; Higland Volunteer Artillery on Review Day, Garrison Companies, Position Battery, Beauly March,  Out of Big Gun Battery, 6c.; Highland Railway Engineering Staff, Inverness School Children Leaving School, Entering do, Inverness Farmer Society's Show, Horse Parade, Caledonian Canal, Tourist Steamer Arrival, a Busy Hour at Greig Street Foot-Bridge, Street Scenes in the Highland Capital, "Corsels alters See Us, Proprietory and Copyright Cinematograms; also all the Latest War and other Films, including 'nvercharron and similar Subjects, which are purchasable commercially by anyone.
NEW PROJECTING MACHINE.
LARGEST PICTURES IN SCOTLAND.
MACKENZIE, OPTICIAN, INVERNESS.

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The Inverness Courier, Inverness, mardi 7 novembre 1899, p. 1.

Dans un long compte rendu, il est question des vues cinématographiques présentées : 

MR MACKENZIE'S ANIMATED PICTURES.—At Mr Mackenzie’s cinematograph entertainment in the Music Hall last night the hall was crowded every part. Many who had to go away without gaining admission found consolation the fact that the entertainment will be repeated to-night. The local animated pictures which have been taken by Mackenzie, and are shown only himself, were a pleasure in themselves, and would have made a good evening’s entertainment. But Mr Mackenzie also introduced many pictures of the South American War. To enumerate the various scenes would be a lengthy task. Let it suffice to say that for nearly two hours and a-half the audience were given a spectacular entertainment with a strong personal element in it, figures in the moving pictures being those of many of the audience and their friends. A well-balanced string band, under the leadership of Bandmaster Wakelen, gave "tone colour*’ to many the moving subjects. The 1st V.B. Cameron Highlanders at Fochabers passed over the screen to the strains of the Regimental March. Colonel David Munro was observed busily moving about giving instructions, and individual members of the regiment were quite recognisable. Another moving picture which brought forth great enthusiasm was that of the arrival of the Seaforth Highlanders in Inverness after their recruiting march in the North. Three or four amusing snap-shots taken by Mr Mackenzie on the day their arrival were put the screen. One of these showed ‘’the Provost leaving his carriage at Clachnaharry," and "the Councillors enjoying cigars” while waiting for the soldiery. To many the lively and characteristic scene of the children leaving the High School was of great interest, while the picture of the unveiling the Flora Macdonald statue proved specially attractive to those who had not been present at the ceremony. The dismissal of the workmen of the Highland Railway for dinner, the horse parade at the Inverness Farmers' Show at Millhurn, a busy hour at the Greig Street Bridge, the arrival of the steamer Lochness at Muirtown, Highland Volunteer Artillery on review day, and the march out of the Position Battery were local pictures which could not fail to be appreciated, and were received with cheers. The pictures demonstrated that Mr Mackenzie has an excellent taste in effective pictures and knowledge as a public caterer. While the local scenes were of the greatest interest, those having connection with the war in South Africa were greatly appreciated. General Buller embarking on the Dunottar Castle raised the patriotic feeling of the audience, and these reached a high pitch shortly after, when a large vessel leaving Southampton with thousands of "absent-minded beggars" was put on the screen. Other patriotic scenes, such as Colonel Plumer’s column and the British artillery detraining in Natal, were shown, and the enthusiasm of the audience did not subside until a picture of “Kruger leaving the Volksraad” was placed the screen. The band played the "Dead March*’—not possibly the happiest selection in the circumstances—and the audience heartily hissed the old gentleman as his coach, with its mounted guard of honour, went out of sight. A portrait of Joubert and pictures were given, and were all duly bailed with hisses. A decided hit was made Mr Mackenzie, who showed a moving picture of the German Emperor arriving in this country. The picture, the cinematographist explained, had arrived that evening, and it afforded him pleasure place it on the screen. The picture of the Emperor was received with great applause. Many other animated pictures and photographs were shown, all going to make a really first-class entertainment.

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Inverness Courier, Inverness, vendredi 1^er décembre 1899, p. 4.

Grand Cinematograph (Glenalbyn Lodge, <9> décembre 1899)

John Mackenzie organise des projections cinématographiques au Glenalbyn Lodge.

Highland News, Inverness, samedi 9 décembre 1899, p. 2.

Le cinématographe de John Mackenzie (Kindergarten Hall, 26 décembre 1899)

John Mackenzie organise une projection cinématographique à l'issue de la réunion de la Primrose League :

CLACHNACUDDIN HABITATION OF THE PRIMROSE LEAGUE
ON Thursday evening a largely attended meeting in connection with the Clachnacuddin Habitation of the Primrose League took place in the Kindergarten Hall, Academy Street. [...]
Thereafter Mr. Makenzie gave a cinematograph exhibition, which excited considerable interest. the appearance of a portrait of Kruger led to loud and continued hissing. The views were very successfully produced. The meeting was appropriately concluded by the entire audience joining in singing the National Anthem.

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Northern Chronicle and General Advertiser for the North of Scotland, Inverness, mercredi 27 décembre 1899, p. 5.

Le Cinématographe de l'Armée du Salut (Music Hall, 21 mars 1904)

En mars, le cinématographe de l'Armée du Salut offre une séance au Music Hall. Elle est organisée par Fred Cox et Henry Howse :

SALVATION ARMY CINEMATOGRAPH EXHIBITION. In the Music Hall on Monday evening an excellent cinematograph exhibition was given by Major Fred Cox and Adjutant Howse of the Salvation Army. There was a large attendance, and the various pictures thrown on the screen were very much appreciated. Major Cox proved himself to be not only an entertaining but a very witty lecturer, so that he kept his listeners in pleasant humour throughout the proceedings. One of the most interesting pictures was that showing the funeral procession of Consul Mrs Booth Tacker. Other notable pictures were—" Our Slummers at Work," "Scenes at the Farm Colony, Hadleigh," "A Trip round the London Zoological Gardens." Altogether the exhibition was a great success.

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Highland News, Inverness, samedi 26 mars 1904, p. 5.