the affiliated associatious have proven satisfactory and muth less expensive 

 than the former method of securing the returns direct from each mill. 



The secretary has traveled extensively during the year, attending meet- 

 ings of the affiliated associations where possible, as well as gatherings 

 and conventions of related interests. 



Much interest has been expressed by the manufacturers in the estab- 

 lishment of an insurance department, as proposed by the association at 

 the last annual meeting. The con.mlttee appointed to take up this 

 matter has considered various plans, but. in view of the unfavorable 

 financial conditions existing, as well as the amount of effort necessary 

 to promote the Forest Products Exposition, no definite recommendation 

 has been made for inaugurating this departure. If such work Is under- 

 taken, the advisability of the National association promoting it Is 

 evident. 



The Forest Products Exposition is an accomplished fact. It is unques- 

 tionably one of the most complete, instructive and attractive Industrial 

 expositions ever held in this country, and is a credit to the lumber 

 industry. It shows what can be done by the lumber manufacturers 

 working through one national organization. Whether it shall be held 

 another year will depend upon the practical results following both 

 expositions. 



I cannot close without thanking the secretaries of the affiliated asso- 

 ciations for the splendid spirit with which they liave co-operated with 

 the National association during the year. Without their hearty interest 

 and untiring efforts the Forest Products Exposition would not be the 

 success that it Is. 



There are many matters of great importance which the National 

 association should take up for the benefit of the whole industry. With 

 the proper financial support from the manufacturers, and the willing and 

 effective co-operation of the secretaries of the affiliated associations, the 

 National association will be able to produce still further satisfactory 

 results. 



G. C. Longman of Chicago read a paper that was entirely unique 

 in lumber trade conventions, having for its theme "The Man 

 of It." Mr. Longman succeeded in impressing upon his audience 

 his belief in the evolution that has taken place in the industrial 

 and business life in recent years, indicating a much closer rela- 

 tion between employer and employe. He instanced various exam- 

 ples tending to prove the modern spirit of mutuality which pre- 

 vails in industrial life as illustrated by various rules and regula- 

 tions for the benefit of employes, which have been adopted in 

 recent years by large employers. The real meaning behind the 

 talk was that regardless of a man's position in life, his real suc- 

 cess is measured by his manliness, and that the realization of the 

 human side of the various factors in commercial and business life 

 is raising the moral plane in business circles. 



The thought of this inspiring address is aptly shown in the 

 following poem which Mr. Longman quoted: 



In the workshop of the world I stood. 



And watched the craftsmen toil. 

 Some were working in metal and wood, 



And some in the common soil. 



.\nd something was in the product 



Of every one who wrought. 

 Something apart from wood and stone 



Of more than human thought. 



And one fashioned in metals. 



In gold and silver rare. 

 The form of a beast or serpent. 



Or the face of a maiden fair. 



Another gleaned from the forest, , 



From the sturdy oak or pine 

 A carving fit for a palace, 



-V work no less divine. 



While still from the depth another 



Quarried the marble white. 

 And chiselled himself a statue 



Of beauty, strength and light. 



And though the work were humble, 



So long as the aim was high, 

 The stamp of worth was on it 



The work to justif.v. 



And each one wrought his spirit 



Into the thing he did, 

 As guided by a master. 



As though by Heaven bid. 



.\nd lo. as I looked and wondered, 



So strange the vision ran. 

 The things they did all vanished, 



.\nd nothing was left but man. 



And a voice from forest and mountain 



Echoed the valleys through : 

 "Be brave and just and honest 



Be a man whatever you do." 



.\nd then when men and nations 



Are figured at their worth. 

 You'll not be counted a zero. 



But will add to the wealth of earth. 



Mr. Towsou was again called upon after Mr. Longman had con- 

 cluded, the subject of his address being "Tor the Sake of the 

 Lumber Jack." It might be inferred from this title that Mr. 

 Towson was going to tell of his work among the lumber jacks, 

 but in a forceful extemporaneous address he branched off into 

 other topics, speaking mainly upon the predominance of the 

 spiritual attitude in business life as controlling the physical and 

 mental attitudes. Mr. Towson paid the lumbermen a glowing 

 tribute, praising the spirit with which they work and in which 

 they treat with their fellowmen and employes. 



Mr. Towson in speaking of the problems facing the modern 



