"Goods of the Woods" on Display

The accompanying photograph shows a ,cross section of a log cut from a Redwood tree that stands at the entrance to the E. K. Wood Lumber Co. offrce, 4701 South Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles. The log came from The Pacifi,c Lumber Company's mill at Scotia, and mill officials say it is the finest specimen they ever cut.

The log has an average diameter of about ten feet, and to solve this question and here she is about to make a,count of the annual rings. it is estimated that the tree was around two thousand years old. They have had so many inquiries as to the age of the tree, the young lady in the pi'cture, Oakie Wallace, secretary to \fo'arren B. Wood and J. A. Privett, decided

The log was a part of the E. K. Wood Lumber Co. exhibit at the Los Angeles Housing Show after which it was moved to their Los Angeles offi,ce. It stands on a cement base and is held in place by two steel rods fastened to the rear side and anchored to two blocks of cement in the ground. It has been treated with a special waterproof paint to prevent it from cracking.

The company has a?so added an attractive piece of furniture to their Los Angeles office, the "rock-in 'chair," tecently shipped from Bellingham, Wash. It is a seat about five feet wide made from a Douglas fir log.

There is an interesting story of how the seat got its name. When the log reached their mill at Bellingham, it had a large burl on one side. In squaring up the log, when sawing through the burl, the saw was broken into many pieces and upon investigation several stones were found embedded and partially grown over by the burl. The saw cut through two or three of the stones leaving the exposed surfaces just as smooth as the sawed portions of the burl, the stones still remaining in the burl. This portion of the log was ,cut off, a seat hewn out in it, and placed on the porch of their offi'ce at Bellingham where it remained for approximately twenty-five years.

Remodeling And Enlarging Office

The Cronin Lumber Co., Van Nuys, is remodeling and enlarging its ofifice, the interior of which will be lined with insulation board. The company has an attractive display room where all the conveniences for a modern home are exhibited. James P. Cronin is the owner and manager.

Upon arrival at their Los Angeles plant, the seat was finished up, the log varnished, and placed in the main office. The burl which extends a foot or more above the log serves as the back of the seat and gives it a very artistic appearance. Although this log was cut a quarter'century ago it is in fine condition, and the bark still remains intact.

Council Offices Moved To Fresno

Announcement is made by the California Lumbermen's Council of the removal of their offices from 1025 Merchants Exchange Building, San Fran'cisco, to 434 Rowell Building, Fresno, Calif.

Bernard B. Barber is secretary of the Council.

The Oral Speedometer

The Oral Speedometer is reported to be a phonograph attachment to your car speedometer, that speaks to you as you drive along.

At 25 miles it remarks: "The city speed limit has been passed, is there a motor cop behind you?"

At 35 miles per hour it says: "Too fast for city driving. It is to be hoped you are now in the country."

At 45 miles: "Your car is still under control, but watch the car behind the car ahead of you."

At 50 miles: "Your responsibility is increasing. Keep your eye on the road."

At 60 miles: "Are your insurance premiums paid?"

At 70 miles: "You do the driving, I'll do the praying."

At 80 miles: "Probably someone will have this car repaired. ff so, we thank you for the sale of another speedometer to replace this one, which is going for a ride on the 'black camel' along with you."