Resolutions Adopted at Hoo Hoo Annual

Forest Fire Appropriation

WHEREAS, the need is urgent that the public be kept constantly advised of the great losses which the United States and Canada sustain by reason of forest fires through diminishing the available supply of timber required for the world's wants, and

WHEREAS, the matter of forest fire prevention is a subject of such transcendent.importance, the Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoo at this, its thirty-fourth Annual, desires to reaffirm its positi,on in favor of more adequate fire prevention measures through the education of the public and by the enactment and enforcement of stringent laws which will severely punish all who disregrad the statutes enacted for the prevention of forest fires, and

WHEREAS, there is need for larger State, Provincial, Dominion and Congressional appropriation for the prevention and suppression of forest fires to the end that great protection be afrorded Canadian and American forests.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Hoo Hoo, through its Executive ofrcers, and its individual mernbership impress upon the various legislative bodies the need for increasing forest fire appropriation.

FORESTRY .SCHOOLS

WHEREAS, the forestry schools of the United States and Canada are rcndering very efficicnt service in thc training of young men for the various branches of the lumber industry.

THEREFORE, BEIN RESOLVED, that the C6ncatenated Order of Hoo Hoo go on record as expressing its appreciation of the splcndid work being done by these forestry schools and pledging its coopcration in the mattcr of calling to the attention of their legislative bodies the need for supplying adequate funds for the training of the future lumbermen.

Capital Stock Tax

RESOLVED that this conveniion go on record as being unanimously opposed to the Capital Stock Tax, and that this resolution be transmitted to the President of the. United S:ates and Secretary Mellon and that copies be sent to all Hoo Hoo jurisdictions requesting vicegerent snarks to send copies to their respective senators and representatives.

Reforestation Policy

WHEREAS, the decadence of certain countries is directly traceable to the disappearance ofits forests, through impairment of stream fow, erosion of soil and creating unfavorable climatic conditions, demonstrating the very close analogy which exists between forestry and the degree of civilization which may be maintained.

THEREFORE, an intimate study of forestry and its relation to the welfare of society bccomes at once a subject of tremendous importance, and

WHEREAS, the Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoo realizing the need for maintaining a suficient volume of forest cover to insure the unimpairment of water supply for irrigation, power, and domestic uses as well as by providing the most valuable and readily available building material in the shapc of lumber, desires to lend every assistance in its power to the furthering and encouragement of every governmental and private agency seeking to grow new timber crops, and to assist in placing the manufacture of lumber on a sustained yield basis.

THEREFORE, BEIT RESOLVED, that the Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoo again pledges itself to do everything in its power to co-ordinate and galvanize into immediate action every agcncy seeking to carry forward a just and efrective national forest policy, rcalizing the urgency of the situation.

Discriminatory Insurance Rates

WHEREAS, it is alleged by wooden shingle manufacturers that Fire Underwriters are making discriminatory insurance rates in favor of competitive roofing materials, claiming to have greater fire resisting qualities than wooden shingles.

THEREFORE, BEIT RESOLVED, that the Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoo demand that where such practices are proven to exist and after an open and impartial determination, that the alleged discriminatory practices in fixing insurance rates are unjust and prejudicial, they shall be removed.

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that exaggcrated and untruthful advertising claims regarding substitutes merits thc condemnatibn of the Ordcr.

. APPRECIATION

WHEREAS, thc cntertainmcnt features which havc becn so generously provided by the Spokanc Hoo Hoo Club, the Spokane Committce on entcrtainmcnt, thc Davcnport Hotel and othcr organizations, havc bcen on such a gcnerous scale that your Committce finds itself at a loss to be able to adequately cxpr€ss its approciration. of the courtesies showered on the delegates.

Especial recognition is made of the music rcndered by the Minneapolis Hoo Hoo Club orchestra, and the Spokane Hoo Hoo Club quartette, which added much to the happiness and plcasure of the Annual. We shall always remembcr with fondcst recollcctions "Sunny Old Spokane" and its hospitable citizcnship.

The Press

The Committec desires to make special rcference to the vcry exccllent manner in which the Daily Prcss of Spokane covercd the various sessions of the Thirty-Fourth Hoo Hoo Annual. The Committee also recognizes with deep obligations the services which the Trade Journals have rendered in making known and furthering interests in the work sought to be accomplished by Hoo Hoo in behalf of every branch of the lumber industry.

Acknowledgment Of Loyal Services

To the Snark and Supreme Nine and the Secretary-Trcasurer and our beloved Chaplain "Parson" Simpkin who have so splendidly served the Order in the year past, we feel that we should speak a word of the sincerest praise and affectionatc appreciation.

Snark Allen and his Nine and the officers have given an nonforgettable gift in the Loyal and unselfish work whose fruitage has been seen in this Session.

The spiritud vision that has thrust forward the golden rulc and its implications is an even greater thing than thc splendid advance in numbers and material resources.

Wc trust that for long their spirit may be given to us in the toils and achievements of the futurc years.

Want To Buy Yard

We heve an inquiry from a Southern California lumberrnan, decirotrs of locating a well located retail yard. Will pay all or part cash, up to a total investment of $3o'0fi) hefers a yard on leared gtound, reasoneble equipment and located with poosibilities of profit.

Yard must be faidy close to Loc Angelee, and he preferr North or East of the city on account of hir reridence.

If you would consider relling to a responrible party and wilt pl,ace your confidence with particulars with our Loc Angeles office, we will gladly attempt to get you together with this man.

Addrees, THE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT, 318 Central Bldg., Los Angelet.

Lloyd Harris Takes Lead in Redwood . Salesmen's Contest

Northern California Redwood representatives continue to hold a slight lead over the Southern California contingent in the Redwood Salesmen's Contest, and during the past week, Lloyd Harris, representative of the HolmesEureka Lumber Co. i'n the Bayi District, Sacramento. and San Joaquin Valley territory, was leading by a slight margin. At the offices of the California Redwood Association in San Francisco, they state that the Redwood Publicity Contest which aims to boost for "Better Homes," is piogressing nicely and to date they have received much valuable information and figures and selling arguments for Redwood.

Among the many valuable specimens submitted at the Redwood Association Office by Lloyd Harris during the past week rvere ',

"End of Railroad Tie" obtained from the Coast Gas and Electric Company of Santa Cruz. This tie was placed in the ground in lXJ7. For the past eight years it has been under concrete. The tie was in constant use from the first day that it was installed.This specimen is now in excelleht condition.

"Bridge Timber-Lynch Bridge" obtained from the City Engineer's Office at Santa Cruz. This specimeri is an end of an old cap, l2xl2, whicli was in constant use on the Main Streets of Santa Cruz for over 50 vears. The remainder of the Redwood used in this bridge was in such a perfect state of preservation that it has beeh u'sed in making small culverts.

"Redwood Board-End of Flower Box"This specimen was in constant use from March, 1911, to July 6, 1925. The board is free from rot although watered every other day for the above period. The dirt was next to this piece of Redwood and box contained vegetable matter all this time. The specimen also shows an absence of any signs of worm holes or insect activity. This specimen was obtained from Mrs. J. Bried of Oakland.

Among the many.interesting photographs submitted by Mr. Harris was one.showing 5 houses being constructed entirely of Redwood, located on Carrillo Street, Santa Rosa. The houses are being built by Mr. Sweet of the Santa Rosa Business College.

ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR OLD ESTABLISHED RETAIL YARD WANTED:

Wethave a fine opening for a wide awake young man (not over ,10) who can prove to us that he can get results. No application will be considered unless accompanied by a complete record of experience showing applicant has been able to obtain and hold customers by his personality and general knowledge of the retail game, and not by his price cutting ability. Prospect of being promoted to Manager if make good as present owner-manager has other interests requiring his attention. Will pay good salary and give block of stock in company to be paid forout of profi{s. Company in business about 40 years, well financed and paying regular dividends foryears. City of about 40,000 population, and pleasant place to make ahome. All answers strictlv confidential.

Box A-75, care California Lumber Merchant.

J. S. WEBB APPOTNTED TURLOCK AGENT FOR, MODESTO LUMBER CO.

J. S. Webb, formerly with the Valley Lumber Co., of Fresno, has been appointed Turlock agent for the Modesto Lumber Co. Mr. Webb iswell known in lumber circles throughout the state and has been associated with the lumber industry for nearly twenty years.

Chas. Lamb Elected President of East Bay Hoo Hoo Club

Chas. Lamb, Tilden Lumber & Mill Co., Oakland, was elected President of East Bay Hoo Hoo Club No. 39 at the regular meeting and luncheon held at the Oakland Hotel on Friday, September 18. The other officers elected were: Vice-President, Frank L. Parker, Eureka Mill Lumber Co.; Secretary-Treasurer, Milton Hendrickson, Waterfront Sash & DoorCo.; Directors, C. I. Speer, Zenith Mill & Lumber Co,; J. A. Wentworth, E. K. Wood Lumber Co., W. C. Simpson, Simpson Screen Co.; G. C. Troth, Boulevard Mill & Lumber Co., and Merril Robinson, Loop Lumber & Mill Co.

Rod Hendrickson, Supreme Junior Hoo IIoo, spoke on the church services to be held on September 27 at the 10th Avenue Baptist Church, Oakland, when Chaplain Parson Simpkin will deliver the sermon that will be broadcast over radio station KTAB and urged everybody to attend. Fred Roth, the new appointed Vicegerent Snark of the BayDistrict, spoke onHoo Hoo activities for the next year.

N. Austin Cary, M. D., of Oakland was the speaker of the day, his subject being "Specialists in the Medical Profession." 'Dr. Cary, who is one of the pioneer orthopedic physicians in the East Bay District, gave a very instructive talk on human cripples which he classified under three heads; crippled children, industrial cripples, and adult cripples. He also talked on infantile paralysis, which he said was the greatest cause of cripples, especially among children. His talk was very much enjoyed by the large attendance at the meeting.

A rising vote of thanks was extended the retiring Pre5ident Hugh Hogan and the other retiring officers for the excellent work done during their term of office.

The new president, Charles Larrib, has been associated with the lumber business in the BavDistrict for over twenty-five years. He has always been an active Hoo Hoo worker, ever since he joined the Order which was in 1902, and his election to the presidency of Hoo Hoo Club No. 39 is very popular with the members in the East Bay District.

Celebrates Return Of Henry Patten

Three hundred employes of Patten & Davies, Los Angeles retailers, and their ladies, gathered at the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce banquet hall,onthe evening of September l9th, in celebration of the return of Mr. Henry Patten, and his family, from a four months' trip around thi world.

Mr. Patten made a very interesting talk, telling of their experiences on the cruise.

Arrangements of the affair were in the hands of Mr. Frank B. Patten, of Alhambra.

MR. AND MRS. G. W. FRASER ON EASTERN

Trip

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Fraser of San Francisco are enjoy- ing a six weeks' vacation touring the east. They went east by way of Seattle and Vancouver, thence over the Canadian Pacific to Montreal. They plan on visiting New York, Boston, Washington and other eastern points of interest. They will return to San Francisco ar-ound the latter part of the month.