To Study Merchandbing and Distdbution Methods

Washington, D. C., Jan. 1S.-President John W. Blodgett of the National Lumber Manufacturers Association, has appointed the original eight members of the Committee to consider the merchandising and distributing methods of the lumber industry, authorized at the annual meeting of the directors in Chicago, December 15 and 16.

These members are: Geo. W. Dulany, Jr.; Fred K. Weyerhaeuser; C. A. Bruce; Robert Hixon; C. R. McPherson; Raymond B. White; Frank Adams; Ralph J. Hines.

Mr. Blodgett was designated by the directors to act as honorary chairman of the committee, but he has appointed Mr. Hines, who initiated the idea of having such a committee, as active chairman. According to the resolution creating the committee the eight appointed members may later add seven other members.

In notifying each member of his appointment Mr. Blodgett said:

"ft is necessary for me to press upon you the vital importance of the subject matter contained in the resolution. As a matter of fact, it is and has been for a long time my firm conviction that until the merchandising and distributing methods of the lumber industry were radically changed we cannot hope to stabilize our industry."

Mr. Hines is expected to call the committee together some time this month.

First Lumber Cargoes Reach Port of Stockton

The first lumber shipments by water to arrive at the Port of Stockton will be on the steamer Daisy Gray, carrying half a shipload of lumber for Wendling-Nathan Co. of San Ftancis,co, expected to arrive at Stockton February 2, and on the McCormick Steamship Company's steamer Peter Helms, expected to arrive February 9 with general cargo and lumber for the Chas. R. McCormick Lumber Co.

The lumber from both these ships will be distributed partly in Stockton and partly by truck to a number of Valley points.

Will Hear About Snakes

Dr. W. W. Cross of Oakland will be the speaker of the evening at the next monthly dinner meeting of East Bay Hoo Hoo Club No. 39 to be held at the Athens Athletic Club, Oakland, on Monday evening, February 13 at 6:09 p.m.

Larue Woodson, entertainment committee chairman, says the doctor's talk will be a most interesting one, entitled: "Venomous Snakes of the World", and it will be illustrated with slides showing closeups of the.dangerous reptiles.

Music will be provided by an orchestra from the Oakland Industrial Home for the Blind.

All lumbermen are welcomed at these get-together meetings. Dinner price is 85 ,cents a plate.