. Canadian forest industries 1897-1899. Lumbering; Forests and forestry; Forest products; Wood-pulp industry; Wood-using industries. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WESTERN RETAIL LUMBERMEN'S ASSOCIATION. The Western Retail Lumbermen's Association, of Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, held its seventh annual convention in the city of Win- nipeg on Wednesday, February 9th. The chair was occupied by the president, Mr. T. A. Cuddy, ot Minnedosa. On account of a slight railway accident the vice-president, Mr. J. B. Mather, of Glenboro, was unable to reach the city in time to attend the meeting. There
. Canadian forest industries 1897-1899. Lumbering; Forests and forestry; Forest products; Wood-pulp industry; Wood-using industries. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WESTERN RETAIL LUMBERMEN'S ASSOCIATION. The Western Retail Lumbermen's Association, of Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, held its seventh annual convention in the city of Win- nipeg on Wednesday, February 9th. The chair was occupied by the president, Mr. T. A. Cuddy, ot Minnedosa. On account of a slight railway accident the vice-president, Mr. J. B. Mather, of Glenboro, was unable to reach the city in time to attend the meeting. There were present about 70 members, including the following hon- orary members of the Association: G. A. Graham, of Graham, Home & Co., Fort William ; D. C. Cameron, of the Rat Portage Lumber Co.; R. A. Mather, of the Keewatin Lumber Co.; D. Ross, of Whitemouth, Man. In his opening address the president congratu- lated the members on the improvement in busi- ness during the past year, and the bright out- look for 1898. Reference was also made to some of the difficulties which they had been obliged to contend with during , the year. The statement of the secretary showed that an increase of four in the membership had been made during the year, the total now being 164. Mr. Black opened an informal discussion as to the value of the Association to its members. The opinion was almost unanimous that the As- which was of very poor quality, and sold to farmers at a low price. The feeling appeared to be that the home industries should be given the preference, which was stated to be the only way to build up the country and advance the general prosperity of the community. It was shown that lumber was being sold throughout the pro- vince on a very small margin of profit, much smaller than is usually secured in other lines of business. The election of officer was next proceeded gestion to unite with the Northwestern Associa- tion for insurance purposes was not received with favor. The feeling
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