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Show SNAPSHOT GUILD l ' "V J, 3- - ! Developing and printing pictures is an exciting; hobby for vonngsters. Fun for the Youngsters NOW that schools are closed for the summer vacation, most youngsters have lime and energy to spare and their parents are looking for activities that will take up some of both. For boys especially, I'd like to ntf0Pct rlmrplnnin a nnrl nrintino to developing film, absolute darkness dark-ness is required for only one step that of placing the film in a light-tight tank. Practically any household has a dark closet which could be used for this one step. The tank is made so that the de- rplnnintf cnlntinnc rnn ho nnnroH pictures. Most youngsters find it a fascinating hobby. They feel like junior chemists as they mix, measure, time and test temperatures. tempera-tures. And it looks like they're performing feats of magic when they see a picture appear on a seemingly blank piece of paper. The equipment isn't expensive you can buy simple kits containing everything a beginner needs for as little as $4.30. The process is simple enough that even pre-teen-agers can do it with perhaps a little help in interpreting instructions instruc-tions in the beginning. A darkroom isn't essential. There's a photographic paper for printing t'vt can safely be used in subd ''"In. When it comes in and out without letting any light get to the film. For most of the work the youngster young-ster will need a place where there's running water and work space that's not easily damaged. Mother may or may not agree to having her kitchen be the scene of operations, although it's a good place. So, 1 suggest fixing up a spot in the basement or laundry room where the young man at work isn't so likely to interfere with the household routine. Your photo dealer wiD be glad to show you the equipment needed to start your youngster off with an interesting, constructive hobby. John van Guilder " " " i |