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He then gave a short history of the formation of the National Association and outlined the work of the association, particularly the Tracle Extension Program. He passed around samples of the association's literature and invited those present to send in their requests to his office for any ofthis they desired. He referred to the trade and grade marking of lumber and said he hoped the day is coming when the National trade-mark on lumber rvill be as well known as the name of Stetson is now known in connection with hats. The speaker concluded by asking dealers to seek the assistance of the association in specific problems, or when they want information.

R. Y. Hanlon, field engineer of the National Association, told of his work in connection with the standardization of wooden oil derricks.

L.L. De Flon of the Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, 'Wis., spoke on his recent work on the moisture content problem in the Douglas Fir Region.

Harry A. Lake gave one of the excellent talks he has been presenting all over the state on the subject of cooperation. He urged co-operation of the closest kind, and suggested that retailers take advantage of the advertising of the National Association, and advised them to do more advertising.

Mr. Lake said the committees of the State Association are ready to help any individual or any group, and will help any retail lumberman even if he is not a member. Local organizations now number 27, with 25 paid secretaries. These take in 800 yards out of the 1050 in the state.

"The State Association has had a gain of 85 members or about 40 per cent, and with Mr. Essley's good wotk and the fine co-operation of the directors there will be a big increase in the number of new members before the next annual meeting of the association," he concluded.

R. T. Titus, West Coast Lumbermen's Association, Seattle, spoke briefly on the subject of American Lumber Standards.

Secretary Paul Overend introduced Dee C. Essley, field manager of the State Association.