34th Annual Concatenation of Hoo-Hoo

Alton J. Hager of Lansing, Mich., was elected Snark of the Universe, Harry Kendall, Ilouston, Tex., was elected Senior Hoo-Hoo, and Kansas City rvas selected for the 1926 meeting, at the 34th Annual Hoo-Hoo Convention held at Spokane, September 14, 15, 16 and 17.

The other members of the Supreme Nine are: Junior Hoo-Hoo, Rodman Hendrickson, San Francisco; Bojum, B. F. Howe, Boston, Mass.; Scrivenoter, Theo. Sparks, Winnipeg, Can.; Jabberwock, J. A. Edgecumbe, Vancouver, B. C.; Custocatian, Arthur Hood, Minneapolis, Minn.; Arcanoper, Alvin Schwager, Seattle, Wash.; Gurdon, W. W. Brock, Miami, Fla.

This annual can be written down as the most constructive and instructive Annual ever held. The remarkable harmony which prevailed throughout all the proceedings indicated that the spirit of brotherhood is a very vital thing in Hoo-Hoo today.

Registered Fromcalifornia At Convention

David Woodhead, Los Angeles.

R. A. Forsyth, Los Angeles.

Parson Simpkin, Santa Monica.

C. D. LeMaster, Sacramento.

R. A. Hiscox, San Francisco.

Frank W. Trower, San Francisco.

William S. Wells, San Francisco.

R. A. Piercall, San Diego.

The limit of membership was raised to 99,999, and in the course of his remarks Retiring Snark Allen said he hoped that the present number of 50 Hoo-Hoo Clubs would soon be increased to 250.

The addresses were listened to with the keenest attention by very complete attindances of those registered.

Resolutions of general importance to the lumber industry were:

Opposition to Capital Stock Tax.

Endorsement of Forestry Schools.

Pledge of support to all movements seeking to carry forward a just and effective national forest policy.

Need for increasing forest fire appropriation.

Important to the shingle industry was the resolution concerning discriminatory insurance rates against wooden shingles, and in favor of competitive roofing materials.

The attendance from points outside the Spokane district was almost 50 per cent higher than last year.

Spokane, the Friendly City, more than justified its name by the warmth of the hospitality extended to the delegates, who simply exhausted their stock of superlatives when they tried to express their appreciation. Spokane has set a standard which will be hard to equal. The greatest credit is due to the convention committees for the comolete success of the meeting

Convention headquarters were at that world-famed hostelry, the Davenport Hotel, where service was so fine that delegates were sorry when the time came to leave.

Conspicuous among the elaborate decorations was a beautiful curtain in the lobby of the hotel. Twenty-seven black cats, with amber colored electric lights for eyes, on a yel- lorv background, caught the eye of everyone entering the lobby.

Seattle. Portland. Tacoma and Vancouver, B. C., will be hosts to many of those who attended.

At the church service held Sunday evening, September 13, Parson Simpkin took as his subject, "The Power of Brotherhood." The church was well filled with members of the Order, and the brotherhood service was fittingly opened with the christening of the little son of Donald H. Clark, Seattle, a prominent member.

Snark Tames H. Allen called the first session to order promptly at9:39 Monday morning and presided throughout all the sessions, which were held in the Hall of the Doges.

Parson Simpkin delivered the invocation, which was followed by the singing of "America" and "God Save the King" by the entire convention, led by the Spokane HooHoo Male Quartette and Twin Cities Hoo-Hoo Club Orchestra. These two organizations delighted the audiences, and at their many appearances responded liberally to the calls for more.

An address of welcome was delivered by Harlan J. P.yton, president of Spokane Chamber of Commerce, on behalf bf the city of Spokane. His evident sincerity and friendship brought thunderous applause. He complimented A. L. Porterbn his systematic collection of "all the keys to Spokane, and all the good phone numbers." E. F. Cartier Van Dissell, Spokani, welcomed the visitors on behalf of lumbermen of Spokane and Pacific Northwest.

These were responded to by Alton J. Hager, Supreme Senior Hoo-Hoo, Lansing, Mich.

Snark James H. Allen's report was next. He referred to the factthatup until recently the lumbermen had been unorganized, thus having no efiective weapon-with which to ddfend themselves against climbing. conniving politicians, but said the Hoo-Hoo is rapidly changing this situationby the formation of Hoo-Hoo Clubs. In conclusion he said r "True fraternalism seems directly in contact with the sreat universal powerhouse. Therefore, it appears if *. i.-n Hoo-Hoo keep the brotherly spirit always in the foreground, our purposes highly patriotic, frankly and operi-ly discussed, -realiring alf the way, too, that th-ere is no taiy or apathetic way in progressiveness, then orlr- future powei shalf be safe andshall be cumulative with good through all time."

Secretary-Treasurer Isherwood then presented his report which disciosed that in the last year 2332 new members had been initiated, making a total of 9289, and that the number of Hoo-Hoo Clubs hai grown from 30 to 50. He paid a fine tribute to Snark Allen for the amount of time and money sacrificed in the interests of Hoo-Hoo, and for his loyal cooperation and helpful counsel throughout the year. He tianked the lumber trade press for their generosity in publishing articles having to db with the activities of the Order, publicity of a kind wnicn could not be purchased.

Parson Simpkin's report followed. All of the reports were well received, as were talks by David Woodhead, Los Angeles; Andrew McCuaig, Spokane, and Alton- J. Ha-ger, irembers of the Supreme Nine, and W. B. Tomlinson, Vancouver, B. C. Pasi Snark Harry J. Miller, Seattle, lumbermen's poet of the Northwest, told some good stories and recited one of his poems.

Snark Allen appointed the nominating committee -and Good of the Ordeicommittee, and recommended that these two appoint a committee in resolutions. Committees follow: Nominating committee, J. A. Edgecumbe, Vancouver, B. C., chairman j R. A. Hiscox, San Francisco; Herbert J. Anderson, Portland; R. J. Williams, Little Rock, Ark.; Louis Burgess, Lansing, Mich.; L. D. May, Jacksonville, Fla.; H. L. Folsom, Boston, Mass.; E. A. Ehlert, Milwaukee, 'Wis., and Henry D. Foote, Alexandria, La' Good of the Order: H. F. Partridge, Minneapolis, chairrnAnr;:DAvid Woodhead, Los Angeles; C. D. LeMaster, Saciarnento; B. F. Ilowe, Boston; Harry B. Houk, Little Rock, y'it$;.l,Theodore Sparks, Winnipeg, Man.; Don Clark, Seati'lii-Charles Post and Alton J. Hager, Lansing, Mich.

4., I-. Porter made a big hit when he introduced nine of hii'forty Kandy Kid Kadd'ies just before adjournment. He assured the golfers that the others were €ven prettier than the nine samples.

Monday afternoon a class of 28 candidates was initiated into the Osirian Cloister. These were as follows: trdward C. West, A. L. Porter, E. L. Rowles, D. E. Brown, R. L. Bayne, J. M. Brown, E. D. Hamacher, A. McCuaig, G. W. Duffy, Arthur Grantham, W. G. Ramshaw, Spokane; M.M. Riner, Kansas City; C. E. Locke, Beaumont, Tex.; J. A. Edgecumbe, Vancouver, B. C.; Harold'Hurndall, Vancouver, B. C.; H.D. Foote, Alexandria, La.; R. J. Williams, Little Rock, Ark.; Arthur Bevan, Don- ald H. Clark and R. C. Williams, Seattle; W.A. Bozarth, Williamsburg, Va.; Ernest A. Ehlert, Milwaukee; Louis F. Burgess, Lansing, Mich.; John H. Zouck, Baltimore, Md.; B. F. Howe, Boston; A.C.Archer, Seattle; G. R. French, Spokane.

The Osirian Cloister dinner and dance occupied Monday evening.C. D. Le \{aster, Sacramento, Cal., High Priest of Osiris, presided and delivered a splendid address on "The ldeals of the Osirian Cloister." He said that the Osirian Cloister is seeking to be a spiritual influence among lumbermen, and that its ideal, the Golden Rule, could be applied by them in every day contact with each other. Parson Simpkin's address, "The Legend of Osiris," was followed by dancing to the music furnished by Twin Cities Hoo-Hoo Club Orchestra.

Tuesday morning's session was opened with prayer by Parson Simpkin, following which Spokane Hoo-Hoo Male Quartette contributed several selections.

The first speaker was Sam P. Johns, president Seattle Hoo-Hoo Club, on the subject of "Value of Local Hoo-Hoo Club." He reported that Seattle Club now has 230 members.

Secretary Isherwood read telegrams from all parts of the country expressing regret for absence, and good wishes for the success of the convention.

"Why Hoo-Hoo is Going Over so Big in Vancouver, B. C.," was the topic chosen by J.A. Edgecumbe, Vicegerent Snark of Vancouver district. The speaker said the job of reviving Hoo-Hoo seemed at first impossible. The record of their three concatenations was 144 kittens and 65 reinstatements. He acknowledged the great help given by W. B. Tomlinson and Colonel Lightbody, but said the real turning point was when Snark Allen came to Vancouver and spoke at a luncheon. The Snark characterized this as the greatest report ever given by a vicegerent snark in the history of Hoo-Hoo.

E. D. Kingsley, president West Coast Lumbermen's Association, gave an address on "Facts Concerning West Coast Lumber Industry." These facts he put before his audience in a clear and concise manner. Referring to the great tax burden placed on stumpage owners, he said in part:

"Some stumpage owners having become so burdened by taxes, were forced to market their timber to meet these added demands. I venture this statement. and I believe it is a fact, that except for this increase in the tax burden, the p_r_oduction of lumber today in the states of Oregon ancl Washington l,vould be 25 per cent less, and stump-ige values would be from 30 to 40 per cent higher than ai present.

Another and seriously destructive side of the tax ques- tion is the saclifice of stumpage due to the demoraiized price conditions. Overproduction has depressed the prices to a point where few manufacturers are making any money.

The speaker asked for the help of Hoo-Hoo in obtaining the repeal of the Capital Stock Tax, which he considered unjust, and a motion to incorporate this recommendation in a resolution was'unanimously supported.

Snark Allen made a personal contribution to the discussion on Forestry which-he entitled: "lfoo-Iloo is Becoming a Forestry Seed Store." In part he said: "We are cutting-, wasting and permitting forest fires to destroy today timber four times as fast as it is growing. To perpeiuate the forest means, as I see it, to make this ratio one to one."

There was much food for thought in the addresses by A. J. Hager on "Friends of the Forest," and C. W. Granger, district forester, Portland, Ore., on "The Business Min's Part in Forest Conservation," and again in the afternoon session by talks on "Protecting Our Forests," by A. W. I aird, general manager, Potlach Lumber Company, Potlach, Idaho, and George M. Cornwall, Portland, on "l_Insolved Problems of the Lumber Industry."

Theodore Sparks, Supreme Custocatian, Winnipeg, Man., spoke on "Hoo-Ifoo Ideals" and Roy A. Dailey, Seattle, on "Trouble, Trouble, Boil and Bubble."

The annual Hoo-Hoo concatenation was held in the evening when 35 kittens were admitted to the Order and 13 old cats reinstated. The Spokane degree team was as folIows : Roland L. Bayne, Snark; W. G. Ramshaw, Senior Hoo-Hoo; A. Grantham, Junior Hoo-Hoo; D. C. Spoor, Bojum; C. A. Bartelson, Scrivenoter; Ed L. Rowles, Jab- berwock; Gordon French, Custocatian; Lee Smith, Arcanoper; Paul Gleeten, Gurdon. The nine were letter perfect in their parts, and were assisted by Bolling Arthur Johnson, who read the Code of Ethics, and Parson Peter A. Simpkin. Many old-timers who were on hand said they thought that this concatenation had never been surpassed in beauty and impressiveness. Undoubtedly the playing of suitably solemn music by the Twin Cities Hoo-Hoo Orchestra lent great dignity to the occasion.

After the ceremony several visiting delegates took the opportunity to express their thanks to Spokane for the wonderful entertainment provided. Among these were Carey Davenport, delegate from Oklahoma City, who complimented the degree team on their splendid work; Harry L. Folsom, Boston, Mass., 33 years in Hoo-Hoo; J. F. Judd, St. Louis, one of the original six who met at Gurdon, Ark.;

Herbert J. Anderson, Portland Ore., who invited delegates to accept the hospitality of Portland Hoo-Hoo Clubs, and W. B. Tomlinson, who invited delegates to come to Vancouver, and be guests of their Hoo-Hoo Club.

The Hoo-Hoo Cabaret in the Italian Gardens concluded the evening's entertainment.

Wednesday's session opened lvith a breakfast conference of Vicegerent Snarks and Hoo-Hoo Club representatives, for the prlrpose of discussing Hoo-Hoo Club activities. This discussion lasted from 8:29 to 9i59.

I. N. Tate, assistant manag'er, Weyerhaeuser Sales Co., Spokane, delivered a great address on "Selling Conservation."

"Good-Will ; Work; Friendship," was the title of the address given by Herbert A. Templeton, president, Western Retail Lumbermen's Association.

A. L. Porter, Spokane, was named head of a committee to raise funds and draw up plans for the erection or purchase of a building in St. Louis to be used as national HooHoo headquarters.

Then came reports of convention committees. David Woodhead, Los Angeles, secretary of resolutions committee, announced that the committees had worked literallv night and day. Their work was so well done that all their recommendations were unanimously accepted.

Frank W. Trower, San Francisco, was chairman of committee on Hoo-Hoo Club activities, and it was resolved that their report be referred to the supreme nine.

Retiring Snark Allen introduced the incoming Snark, Alton J. Hager, in abrief speech in which he said it had been a privilege to serve as Snark, and that he would always be accessible and available to the Order, and especially to the incoming Snark. ft was unanimously resolved to raise the membership limitto 99,999.

Snark Hager asked the men of Hoo-Hoo to get behind him, as he knew he had accepted great responsibility, but was convinced that with co-operation the outcome would be progress in the coming year.

This concluded the business and the convention adjourned.

Visiting Hoo and ladies were entertained at the regular noon luncheon of Spokane Hoo-Hoo Club, whert the installation of their officers for the ensuing year took place. Jim Brown, retiring president, gave the gavel to Ed. L. Rowles, Knute F. Engdall was installed as vicepresident, with Roy R. Meyers, secretary, and R. E. Meigs, treasurer. W. G. Ranshaw is Vicegerent Snark, It was the concensus of opinion among a large number of delegates that in an All-American contest for best chairman for a Hoo-Hoo Club luncheon Jim Brown would rank right around number one. He is president of Long Lake Lumber Co., Spokane. After lunch, automobiles were provided for visitors who wished tovisit the mills of Spokane and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

The annual banquet brought the third day of the convention to a close when 630 delegates and members of their families filled the Marie Antoinette room of the hotel to capacity. A revue in which more than a score of pretty girls took part furnished entertainment for the early evening hours. Mrs. C. E,. Locke, Beaumont, Tex., contributed two songs for which she was heartily applauded, as was P. L. Canfield, Woodstock, Ontario, rvho also sang.

A pretty little ceremony took place when the Toastmaster introduced Colonel James Lightbody, Victoria, B. C., rvho presented a bunch of Scotch heather to the wife of the retiring Snark, Mrs. James H. Allen. Col. Lightbody has made it a custom to send heather to be given to the wife of the retiring Snark at the annual meeting for the last 2l years. The first L2 yearc of this period he was Vicegerent Snark for Scotland. Mrs. Allen thanked Spokane on behalf of the visiting ladies for their splendid hospitality and entertainment.The presentation of the Snark's ring concluded the banquet, and dancing followed until 12:59.

The golf tournament at the Spokane Country Club concluded the social affairs. This was A. L. Porters' day, and

Our Chaplain

From the annual rcport of Sccretary Isherwood the McGoldrick Cup, given for the low gross score with a 78, and, Roland C. Williams, Williams Fir Finish Co., Seattle, won the Humbird Cup with a low net ol 69. Carl Blackstock also won the blind bogey prize with a score of 10 on three blind holes, this being one under par, and Gene Reynolds, Weyerhaeuser Sales Co., Spokane' won the driving contest with a drive of 271 yard,s, with another Spokane man, C. Weiss second with 260 yards.

The space here is wholly inadequate to detail even in small measure the achievements of our field officer during the year just closed, or to voice my deep gratitude for his unswerving loyalty and hearty co-operation in the face of heavy handicaps.

Although far from being in the best of health, he responded unhesitatingly to my every request, accepting frequently a long, tedious itinerary which demanded much of his already depleted energy. And, having accepted his assignments, ho exicuted them in the caphble fashion characteristic of his work since he went into the field for the Order.

It is impossible to relate his accomplishments, but it has been cstablished beyond cavil that his efrorts have played more than a minor part in the splendid membership growth of the Order, and that the gospel he hhs preached has had far-reaching spiritual efrects among lumbermen.

Wo have good reason to believe that the sturdy plant which has sprouted from the seed planted by him in the hcarts of lumbe-rmen the world over, will continue to thrive-yielding to this brotherhood of ours a perpetual harvest of gentlc thoughts and kindly deeds.

It is my earnest wish-and, I know, that of all oficers and members-that our Chaplain enjoy in the ensuing ycar, and for many thereafter, physical strength to match his robust spiritual and mcntal qudities.

CALIFORNIA RANKS FIF"TH IN NEW MEMBERS

From second place to fifth was California's lot in the summary of new members for the past year' according to the figures given in Secretary Isherwood's report, at Spokane.

Our district, Number Nine, David Woodhead, Supreme Gurdon, repofted 258 new members for the order, from September 5, 1924, to September 5, 1925, and 2l reinstatements.

\l[/e were led by four other districts, Numbers l, 2, 5 and 6.

This drop is easily explained by the fact that no less than three sections of California have reported their district as lo0/o, HooHoo and in the other sections it is getting harder and harder to find eligible candidates.

his Kandy Kid Kaddies turned out as advertised to the number of 41. It is regrettable that the only incident that marred the whole convention proceedings, occurred when Al was struck by a golf ball while playing in the tournament. He was hit on the back of the head and was unconscious for a time, and was rushed to a hospital, where it was found there was no fracture. It was hoped he would be able to leave the hospital in a couple of days.

' Carl Blackstock, Blackstock Lumber Co', Seattle'

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