A simultaneous increase of 25% in the price of photographic plates by English makers, said to be the result of the formation of an agreement on the part of the makers of all the so-called English popular English brands, has caused considerable complaint in the press on the amateurs. The Bradford City education committee has made a practical test of the educational value of the cinematograph. In London, the education committee of the County Council has recently decided to install the cinematograph in a number of Council schools. – 'Consular Report'