Over the Round Table NEWS GATHERED FROM LUMBERMEN-FOR LUMBERMEN

EDDIE BRUSH WINS $SO.OO PRIZE

At the regular Monday luncheon of the Lirmber Salesmen Club of San Francisco, held at the Fal{ce Hotel on April 16, Eddie Brush of the Loop Lumber Co., was announced as the winner in the contest for making the most original- sale and, was presented with a prize-of $50.00. This prize was offered to the members of fhe club by Ben Reed, secretary of the Lumber Association of San'Franciscq for the most original sale of ,lumbBr fnadC in San Francisco; amount of sale to be $250.00 or over: sale to show a real profit as to the lumber and ,mill woik based on present costs. $25.00 of this prize was dograted by the Lumber Association of San Francisoo and $?5.00 by Ben Reed. The judges of the contest were M. A. Hairis of Van Arsdale-Harris Lumber Co.; S. W. ffowle of the Christensen Lumber Co.; and S. Steinberg of the Greater City Lumbel Co. The winning order submftted by Mr. Brush was for 13-16 redwood triangular strips, 3 3-16 inches and 1 5-16 inches,long; the strips werei used in the manufacture of batteries. M. A. Harris made fhe presentatiorr speech and also gave an interesting talk pn salesmanship. S. Steinberg also made an instructivel talk to the club members.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF STATEI ASSOCIA. TION TO MEET

The executive committee of the California lRetail Lumberman's Association will meet at the assodiation headquarters in San Francisco May 3rd.

Hardwoods

ANOTHER LINE ADDED BY JEROME C. GRIPPER

Mr. Jerome C. Gripper, with offices in the Security Building, Los Angeles, has added another mill to his line of connections. Mr. Gripper is the Southern California representative for the Central Door and Lumber Company of Portland, the Nichols & Cox Lumber Company of Grand Rapids, manufacturers of "Everlasting" flooring, and also represents in this territory the George M. Hardy Lumber and manufacturing Company of Tacoma. The George M. Hardy Company manufacturers fir finish.

New Yard In Los Angeles

Jones & Stephenson have opened a retai.l yard on Harbor Blvd. near Nadeau Ave. in Los Angeles.

ROBT. FORGIE RETURNS FROM NORTHERN TRIP

Mr. Robt. For,gie, wholesaler in the Central Bldg., Los Angeles, has returned from a two weeks trip through the northwest.

Mr. Forgie went to Seattle and Portland, stopping at San Francisco on his way home.

WILL SELL "AS TS''

The motor ship "Sierra," used for many years on the coast by the E. K. Wood Lumber Company, will be sold to the highest bidder "as is."

The Sierra was damaged several weeks ago in a collision with the "Wilhelmina," in a fog outside the Golden Gate. I

We can ship you straight or rnixed cars of the materialr lirted here. You can put manf nece$ities in a single car. We manufacture all this stoch ioureelves. You know tfie quality of Arkanras hardwoods. Prices or information sladly furnished.

SACRAMENTO VALLEY LUMBERMEN'S CLUB IN. SPECT REDWOOD PLANT AT PITTSBURG

The Sacramento Valley Lumbermen's Club and their friends were the guests of the Redwood Manufacturers Co. at Pittsburg on April 21, at which time they inspected the co'mpany's large yards and plant. An excellent lunih was served at the Hotel Los Medanos, after which some interesting talks and entertainment was enjoyed. Mr. M. Casey, General Manager of the Redwood Manufacturers Co., was master of ceremonies and E. T. Robie, president of the Sacramento Valley Lumbermen's Club, in behalf of the club thanked the company for the kind invitation extended to the club to inspect their plant. Adeline M. Conner, of Sacramento, read an interesting and instructive original paper on advertising for the retail lumber dealer. J. A. Orm&d, auditor of the Redwood Manufacturers Co., gave a chart talk and explanation of mefhods of costs; iniome ; the relation between costs and incomes; and the keeping of accurate records. R. F. Ham'm,att, secretarymanager of the California Redwood Association, also gave an interesting talk on Redwood. Little Miss Casey, daughter of General Manager M. Casey, mad,e a decided hit with the gathering with an excellent exhibition of fan_cy _danc- ing. - Excellent music was also provided by the Redwood Minufacturers Company orchestra. A short business session of the Sacramento Valley Lumbermen's Club was held after the luncheon with President E. T. Robie in the chair. The remainder of the afternoon was spent by the party in inspecting the large pla-nt under the supervision bf General Manager Casey. A full representation of the club membership was present, together with their families and friends, and an excellent time was enjoyed by all'

National Manufacturing Company Move Los Angeles Offices

The National Manufacturing Company has moved the [-os Angeles ofifices from the H. W. Hellman Eldg., to room 308 Merchants National Bank Bldg. Their telephone number will be Pico 684 for a short time until theycan secure a new phone.

Mr. Carl F. Meilstrup, manager of this that their company has all mills at full increasing their shipments to the Pacific in the hardwood department.

Mr. W. H. Packard is in charge for Mr. Meilstrup. Mr. Packard Match Company formerly, at the office announces capacity and are Coast, especially of the shook department was with the Diamond plant at Chico.

PAUL R. FISH NOW ASSOCIATED WITH ALVIN C. HAMER

Mr. Alvin C. Hamer in the Pacific Mutual Bldg., Los Angeles announces that he will now have Mr. Faul R. Fish associated with him.

Mr. Fish comes from Chicago where'he hardwood game for several years, having with the Mengel Lumber Company, of tuckv and other hardwood mills.

He will specialize in hardwoods here on the coast, representing several mills in Memp'his. The Memphis Band Mill Company, fhe Anderson-Tully Company, James E. Stark Company, and the C. L. Willey C,ompany. From these mills Mr. Fish will secure a supplv of hardwood lum- ber of all kinds and will also be able to furnish a coma be plete line of hardwood veneers. has been in the been identified l,ouisville Kenthe best the

Mr. Fish's father, F. F. Fish, secretary-treasurer of Nationa Hardwood Lumber Association, is one of the known hardwood men in the country, having been in game for a good many years.