Hardwood Dealers in Convention at San Diego

_ A large percentage of the membership of the Pacific Coast Harclwood Dealers' Association mei at their Third Annual two-day Convention, held at the U. S. Grant Hotel, San Diego, on January 29th and 30th.

Both business sections were well attended and were remarkable for the great number of fine merchandising ideas advanced by the members present, representing concerns dealing in hardwoods and panels, from Vancouver, B. C., to San Diego.

,_Mr. J. Fyfe Smith of the J. Fyfe Smith Company, Ltd., Vancouver, was elected to serve as president for the comilg y""., succeeding Mr. D. J. Cthill, president of the Western Hardwood Lumber Company, Los Angeles. Mr. Fyfe Smith served in the capacity of ,,ice-preiident last yeaf.

The retiring directors of the Association are : Jerry Sullivan, Jr., Sullivan Hardwood Lumber Co., San Diego, Calif.

W _P Cooper, W. E. Cooper Lbr. Co., Los Angeles, Calif.

C. H. White, White Brothers, San Francisco,-Calif.

B. E. Bryan, Strable Hardwood Co., Oakland, Calif.

E. E. Hall, Nicolai-Neppach Co., Portland, Ore.

D. A. Johnson, D. A. Johnson & Sons, Seattle, Wash.

Norman Sorvers, J. Fyfe Smith & Co., Ltd., Vancouver, B. C.

Monday

The convention was officially openecl Friday morning by President Cahill, whose address will be found in its en- tirety elsewhere in this report.

Five new members were admitted: F. B. Baugh, Los Ang_eles; Brown & Derry L.umber Company, Los Angeles; Hammond Lumber Company, Los Angeles; Nickey Erother_s, Inc., Los Angeles, and Miller & McDermott, San Diego. The new member firms, all represented at the meeting, were ofificially welcomed into the association bythe prJsident. Mr. Cahill also rvelcomed the large delegaiion of-members from the northern part of the coast, thanking them for their sllendid support in making the long trip for the meet!"g. This rvas followed by a rising vote of thanks to the San Diego members who had provided such a large array of splendid entertainment. both for the ladies and the merr.

Nezu President: J. Fyfe Smith, Seattle.

Retiring President: D. J. Cahill, Los Angeles.

Otlrer officers elected were: J. E. (Ted) Higgins, J. E. LIigSi"l I, urnber Company, San Francisco, Vicd-presiient; Roger Sands, Seattle, Secretary-Treasurer; and ser.en Di-

. Following the appointment of a Nominating Committee, the balance of the morning. session *as consuired in a gen- eral discussion of the hardwood lumber business. pr6minent members taking part in this part were C. H. White of San Francisco, lI. W. Swafford bf Los Angeles, J. Fyfe Smith_of Vancouver, Jerry Sullivan of San Diego ana oiners. The Nominating Committee consisted of ]erry Sullivan, Ernest Hall, Bob Taenzer, Homer Maris -and Henry Swafford.

H. V. Hanson

PRESENT: B. trI/. Byrne A. L.Frost Flozuell Baher W. G. MitcheU

PROMIAIENT AMONG rectors, A. L. Frost, Frost Hardwood Company, San Diego; !{o1ngr Maris, H. B. Maris Panel Company, Sin Francisio; !. J. Atte.n, Emerson Harclrvood Company, Portland; L. H. Stanton,_9. l_. Stanton & Son, Los Angeles; Roger Sands, Seattle; W. G. McKenzie, McKenzie Hardwood Co*p"ny, Vancouver, and G. lI. llrown, Strable Hardwood Comfany, Oakland.

Mr. Fyfe Smith lauded San Diego, applauding the splen- did civic spirit displayed, the business progrels, and the beauty of the city in its parks and its harbor.

Jerry Sullivan officially welcomed the delegates to the city, giving them the keys to their beautiful melropolis also to the little town across the line, Tia Jauna.

At noon the entire membership, with the ladies, embarked on a special launch for a tour of the San Diego Harbor, landing at the Coronado Hotel, where a tasty luncheon was served. A number of the men departed from here, to journey over the famous "Silver Strand" road, to Chula Vista, where they enjoyed an l8-hole golf tournament, as guests of Mr. Herb Sullivan, of Sullivan Hardwood Company.

Two beautiful cups rvere provided for prizes, one for first low in Class A and the other in Class B.

Los Angeles distinguished herself in this event bv being the home town of the trvo victors. Harrv V. l{anson of the California Panel & Veneer Company, ind James T. Cline of E. J. Stanton & Son.Harry scored a net 72, shooting' 102 with a handicap of 30, ancl Jimmy turning in a net 69, playing I24 with a 55 handicap.

Later in the afternoon a large party of ladies were entertained at the Country Club, with Mrs. Jerry Sullivan and Mrs. A. L. Frost as hostesses. Tea was served.

It would hardly be a record of the convention without mention of some of the outstanding features of the golf play. Distinguishing traits of some of the boys, such as the amount of conversation bandied by Hanson, the brilliance of Roy Stanton's play, Gearhart's gobd game in spite of his increasing girth, Mitchell's delight over his second time on the links, Herb Sullivan's long drives, Henry Swafford's being late as usual, llomer Maris (the Sheik), etc., etc.

At eight that evening the party assembled in the ballroom of the Cabrillo Cafe for the annual banquet and dance.

Mr. Cahill presided, welcoming the members and their

Saturday

President Cahill opened the Saturday morning session.

Following a spirited discussion it was decided to hold but one Convention a year in the future, attended by the entire membership. This meeting will be held in February.

A semi-annual, regional meeting will be held each summer, one for the northern group and one for the south. No dates nor places of meeting were selected.

The Nominating Committee's report was unanimously adopted, naming Mr.J. Fyfe Smith of Vancouver as presiclent and the other officers as listed in the opening of this l'eport.

A lengthy discussion followed, on the hearings being held by the Federal Trade Commission, on thd use of the name "Philippine Mahogany" for woods coming from the Islands. Evidence is now being heard by the Commission on the Pacific Coast.

Honter. H ltritt,:X: t7?f"Tf, ,*,y suttixa,.

Follorving a rising vote of thanks to the retiring President, Secretary and other officers, and a second vote of thanks to the San Diego group for the splendid entertainment, the convention formally closed.

Members and their wives were taken on special auto buses to the International Border, at Tia Juana, where they'' enjoyed seeing the horses run and other features provided in Old Mexico.

At eight the men gathered at the Golden Lion Tavern for their Annual Stag Party, and the ladies were entertained by Mrs. Frost and Mrs. Sullivan at a theatre party.

President Cahill turned the gavel over to Mr. Fyfe Smith at the evening meeting. Mr. Fyfe Smith was at his best, introducing nearly all the members, some of whom responded with appropriate remarks.

Jerry Sullivan talked of the old days in Michigan, taking his hearers through the old-time saw mill and lumber camp. Roy Stanton acknowledged his introduction fittingly, and as one member remarked, "came through rvith some good stuff".

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guests and paying a tribute to the ladies. A splendid dinner followed, being interspersed with vocal selections by one of the guests and short addresses by H. W. Swafford, Bill Davis, C. H. White, A. L. Frost and Phil B. Hart of "The California Lumber Merchant". Then the entire party tripped the light fantastic until midnight.

' Henry Swafford presented the golf cups to Hanson and Cline, with proper remarks, and then Bill Davis and C. H. White, the San Francisco twins, "did their stuff". It was a wonderful, hrppy party and a fitting close to the most successful Annual yet held by the Pacific Coast Hardwood Dealers' Association.

President Cah,ill's Address will be found, in full, on Pages +6-47.

Beautiful Tribute Paid Sylvester 'Weaver

Mr. Sylvester L. Weazter, head of the Weaver Roof Company, Los Angeles, zaas the recipient of a aery beautiful ond deserued, tribute from the officers of the Los Angeles Chamber of Cdmmcrce, one that he should, be proud of

Mr. Weazter, besides being one o'f the foremost roofing men in the state, is a Xeader in ciztic affai,rs, bei,ng promi,nent in the Chamber, the Los Angeles Rotary Club, the Shrine and other ittsti,tattions.

The follozaing resolution, or tribute, zLtcts directed at Ml. LVeazter, at a recetut meeting:

Tribute

It is deemed a rare privilege, as well as a pleasure for the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LOS ANGELES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE at this time, to say a word of commendation and to express well merited regard and esteem to one of its members, who for the last eight years has served this Chamber, this State and this Nation r,r'orthily and well.

SYLVESTER L. WEAVER has been a Director since 1918

During the years 1918 and 1919, he served as Chairman of the Manufacturing Committee of this Chamber.

Huge Stack Nearing Completion

What is declared to be the largest smokestack in the r,vorld, towering 308 feet above the ground, is now nearing completion at the Hammond Lumber Company mills on Humboldt Bay. The huge stack, constructed of concrete, with a twenty-six foot base, is creating considerable interest among sightseers in the Mendocino county district.

Ships passing along the northern coast report that the smokestack can be seen plainly thirty miles out at sea. Officials of the lumber concern have announced a plan to place a strong light atop of the structure, which will in all probability become an important aid to ships passing the northern coast at night.

In the year L9?fJ he was elected Vice President and l92l he held the honored position of

PRESIDENT

During his administration as President, he foresaw the needs of the Chamber of Commerce having a building of its orvn, capable of properly caring for the constant growth of the organization.

Mr. Weaver was untiring in his efforts to make his dream of a beautiful new home for the Chamber be realized. It has been realized, and is a monument to the institution and the men who, Iike Mr- Weaver, aided in its realization.

From 1922 to 1926, as Chairman of the Committee on Federal and State Affairs, he has been the mentor, whose zeal to protect the prestige of this Chamber, and whose high-minded citizenship has ever evoked admiration and respect.

In all the many intricate and complicated affairs which confronted him during his term as President ofthis great organization and also during his years of Chairman of the Committee on Federal and State Affairs, good-will, calm judgment and deliberate decision always prevailed.

His personal contacts, when he so generously gave of his time to be the representative of the Chamber ofits excursions to foreign lands, have been graced with a charm of sincerity and moral conviction.

In brief, he has measured up to every requirement with undying energy and devotion crowned with rare tact and good judgment.

THEREFO''RE, it is a great pleasure for the BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the LOS ANGELES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, to express the commendation of a very worthy man-SyLVESTER L. wEAV€Rr

S. Bent, President.

Attest:

A. G. Arnoll, Secretary and General Manager.

Nickey Bros. Open San Francisco Offices

Nickey Brothers, Inc., hardwood producers and distributors with immense storage vards at Los Angeles, have just opened San Francisco headquarters, under the direction of Mr. H. H. Whiteside, according to Mr. W. G. Mitchell, Pacific Coast manager.

Mr. Whiteside will cover the Pacific Coast territory in and north of San Francisco.. He was formerly with the Hammond Lumber Co.