. Canadian forest industries January-June 1921. Lumbering; Forests and forestry; Forest products; Wood-pulp industry; Wood-using industries. 54 CANADA LUMBERMAN February 15, 1921 Public Spirited Eastern Lumberman. Alfred S. Gravel Etchemin Bridge, Que. Alfred Samuel Gravel, who is vice-president and managing di- rector of the Gravel Lumber Co., Etchemin Bridge, Que., is widely known in the lumber industry in the sister province where his firm are large manufacturers of dressed lumber and box shooks. Mr. Gravel was born in Mont- real in 1862 and after receiving his education at the Plateau Aca-
. Canadian forest industries January-June 1921. Lumbering; Forests and forestry; Forest products; Wood-pulp industry; Wood-using industries. 54 CANADA LUMBERMAN February 15, 1921 Public Spirited Eastern Lumberman. Alfred S. Gravel Etchemin Bridge, Que. Alfred Samuel Gravel, who is vice-president and managing di- rector of the Gravel Lumber Co., Etchemin Bridge, Que., is widely known in the lumber industry in the sister province where his firm are large manufacturers of dressed lumber and box shooks. Mr. Gravel was born in Mont- real in 1862 and after receiving his education at the Plateau Aca- demy, Montreal, joined the staff of Matthews & Hickok, Burling- ton, Vt., with Avhom he remained two years. He travelled in the Southern States and was later inspector for the Export Lumber Co. at their Greenpoint yard in Brooklyn, He became ac- countant 'with the A. Gravel Lumber Co., Limited, in 1885 and four years later was promoted to the vice-presidency and manag- ing directorship, which post has necessitated numerous trips to Great Britain and much travelling throughout Canada and the United States. Mr. Gravel is a member of the Canadian Manufacturers' Asso- ciation and the Canadian Lumbermen's Association. He was ap- pointed Harbour Commissioner of the Port of Quebec eight years ago when Sir Wm. Price Avas chairman, and since that date has been twice reappointed. Sir David Watson noAv being chairman of the present commission. Mr. Gravel, Avho is fond of motoring and yachting, is a member of the Garrison Club of Quebec and of the Knights of Columbus. In 1883 he married Miss Flora Dessault, daughter of Stephen Dessault, and has three sons and one daughter. Getting Rid of Water in Payrolls The Birmiiighani News commenting on the commercial condi- tions ediorially has something to say that will no doubt interest every operator in the South who recognizes the conditions as put forth in this article: Water in Payrolls as Well as in Stock; Big Lumber Com- pany Makes E
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