. Canadian forest industries July-December 1923. Lumbering; Forests and forestry; Forest products; Wood-pulp industry; Wood-using industries. CANADA LUMBERMAN 61. Montreal Lumber Market Continues Steady There is a reasonably good demand for B. C. fir clears though not sufficient to stiffen prices at this end as wholesalers are not dis- posed to hold larger stocks. Dimension stocks of such sizes as 8" x 8", 10" x 10" & 12" x 12", 20 ft. and up are quoted around $ per M. ft. ex rail; when water borne stock is available this can be had at something less. It
. Canadian forest industries July-December 1923. Lumbering; Forests and forestry; Forest products; Wood-pulp industry; Wood-using industries. CANADA LUMBERMAN 61. Montreal Lumber Market Continues Steady There is a reasonably good demand for B. C. fir clears though not sufficient to stiffen prices at this end as wholesalers are not dis- posed to hold larger stocks. Dimension stocks of such sizes as 8" x 8", 10" x 10" & 12" x 12", 20 ft. and up are quoted around $ per M. ft. ex rail; when water borne stock is available this can be had at something less. It is that an over shipment of about ft. is coming forward ex steamer which will probably be the last to reach port before the close of navigation. There is also some stock offering ex New York at about the above price. The spruce market is steady with good demand but there is hesi- tation on the part of the yards to buy at the advanced prices now- asked by the mills ; indeed, yards are often prepared to sell at a lower price ex yard than the mills are willing to accept ex cars Mon- treal ; in such a size as 2" x 9" local dealers are selling at $45 whereas mills ask around $ cars Montreal. Until the present divergence of views is rectified the trade does not look for a great deal of activity as between the mills and whole- salers. With the export market "off" buyers are going warily. The export market to Great Britain continues quiet for this time of the year when shippers are generally getting stocks across to complete their winter specifications, prior to any possible increase in freight rates and to avoid extra insurance. There is a fair quan- tity of white pine being moved out but it is doubtful if these repre- sent sales. It is more for the purpose of reducing holdings on this side and no doubt financing is easier across the pond. Ocean freight rates to all ports continue to be quoted at 70/-per standard, an absurd rate as compar
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