. Canadian forest industries January-June 1919. Lumbering; Forests and forestry; Forest products; Wood-pulp industry; Wood-using industries. 42 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER February 1, 1919. Dr. Wilson Compton of National Lumber Manufac- turers' Association Canadians Attend Buffalo Gathering New York State Retail Lumber Dealers Listen to Inspiring Talks and Enjoy Many Social Functions The 25th anniversary con- vention of the Retail Lumber Dealers Association of New York was held at the Iroquois Hotel, Buffalo, on January 21st, 22nd 23rd, The gathering was in every way successf
. Canadian forest industries January-June 1919. Lumbering; Forests and forestry; Forest products; Wood-pulp industry; Wood-using industries. 42 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER February 1, 1919. Dr. Wilson Compton of National Lumber Manufac- turers' Association Canadians Attend Buffalo Gathering New York State Retail Lumber Dealers Listen to Inspiring Talks and Enjoy Many Social Functions The 25th anniversary con- vention of the Retail Lumber Dealers Association of New York was held at the Iroquois Hotel, Buffalo, on January 21st, 22nd 23rd, The gathering was in every way successful and enjoyable and many practical addresses along the lines of confidence, reconstruc- tion and expansion were delivered by leaders, not only in the lumber business, but in allied industries. The social features of the gather- ing were also particularly attrac- tive. The "Prosperity Smoker," given by the Niagara frontier lum- bermen, on the evening of Janu- ary 21st, being the most ambitious and varied undertaking in its line ever attempted. Arnong those present from Toronto were W. F. Oliver, H. Brooks, Maurice Welsh, D. C. Johnston, A. E. Gordon, W. G. Paynes, W. C. Laidlaw, J. K. Muir, F. H. Horning and H. Boultbee. The New York State Retail Lumber Dealers Association has about 400 members and there were, along with the visitors fully 600 persons in attendance. One striking feature of the conclave was a building material service exhibit, which was open to all visitors and aroused much interest. It was announced that the association cost accounting system was there for inspection and the committee toge- ther with the cost council explained the details to anyone desiring to know them. Two or three effective announcements in connection with the final invitation sent out are particularly appropriate to all con- vention work. These were: "We have Won the War. We face the uncertain- ties of readjustment and the opportunities of peace. To determine our future posit
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