I Am Your Convention

II I never existed, a ltroup ol progressive dealers would bring me into existence. Beccruse ecrch yecrr, like the Phoenix, I am reborn And in thcrt rebirth, I bring to all who come to me, cr multitude oI new ide<rs.

I represent the fellowship oI Crcft cnd the opportunity to exchcrnge, Ireely crnd without resenrction" crll the good which the pcrst yecrr hcs developed. I grow ecrch yecr beccuse ecch yecr I offer prcrcticcrl, money m<rking hint*

I cm crll things to mcmy men oI m(my minds.

No mcrn ever lecves me without crt leasi one new thought to mcrke business better.

To the mcm who meets me lor conviviality, I cnn c acrthering of friends. To the mcn who meets me lor new processes cnrd products, I qm crn exhibit and displcry of the new.

To the man who meets me lor the inspircrtion oI powerlul speckers and cgile minds, I crm cr long list ol the best in our business. To the man who wcmts to contribute to the sum totcrl ol the knowledge ol our business, I cm crn open lorurn Ior lree discussion.

I bring togelher lhose who misunderstcrnd ecrch other so thct there mcry no longer be misunderslcnding. Where there is dcrrkness, I bring light. Where there is distrust,I bring trust.

Within the engulling rcrdicnce oI ny inlluence, crll men cre equcL cll men cre lree, qll men crre met in common purpose. Where there is lreedom <rnd egucrlity, lhere ccrn be no petty bickering cmd selfish mcneuvering tor prelerment.

I cm encourcaenent to continue the good light during the next yecn. I mcrke all men who meet rne conscious oI the lact thtrt one mcn crlone does not hcve cll the troubles oI the world. All men cne troubled but, through me, troubles qre shcrred cnd lightened.

I lurnish cr hcrppy plcce for the relcxing ol the body cnd the leeding ol the miad. I offer entertcinment cnd ioviclity curd displcry cnd discussion I oller stimulction for mind crnd body. I come but once c yecr, but through experience I lind thcrt the srrcrrtest men in my Cralt crttend me qnd honor me and enioy me. They lind in me thcrt which is worthwhile.

I cmr your convention.

With crcknowledgments to the Indicrncr Lumber cnrd Builders Supply Associaiion

Eubank \(/ood Mantels Well Received Masonite HoldsOpen House

In announcirg the new line of wood mantels being m an ufactu red by L. H. Eubank & Son, Ingleu'ood, Calif., L. H. Eubank stated that these are made of the finest California Sugar and Pondelosa Pine.

"Being a stock item made on a quantity production basis it is rpossible for us to sell Eubank mantels to the dealers at a much more reasonable price than the custom-built mantels.

"Any carpenter can install them quickly on the job by merely placing a few screws from the back and then nailing on the mantel shelf.

"One of the great decorative features is the fact that they can be painted to match any interior color scheme.

"Eubank mantels are sold through lumber and sash and door dealers and we are much gratified at the reception already given to this latest addition to our line of ironing boards and cabinets," Mr. Eubank said.

The illustration shows one of the several types now in production at the Eubank factorY.

Masonite Corporation held open house at their enlarged warehouse, 721 East 62nd Street, Los Angeles, Saturday afternoon, February 8, 'when nearly 200 retail lumbermen, building material dealers, and others associated with the building industry visited the plant.

A fine turkey and baked ham luncheon was served at 12 o'clock and during the afternoon by the Avalon Catering Co. Their new'rvarehouse which originally had 12,000 square feet has been increased to 50,000 square feet, and they carry complete lines of all Masonite items.

A feature of the open house was the contest to figure the footage of the Masonite stock in the warehouse. Roy Envoldsen, E. K. Wood Lumber Co., was the winner of the first prize, $25.00, rvith 5,893,€O square feet. G. P. Barkhurst, Pacific Electric Railway, figured 5,840,000 square feet and was the winner of the second prize ol $15.00. R. Vance, E. K. Wood Lumber Coa with 6,?51,000 won the third prize, $10.00. The actual fd'otage of Masonite in tlre warehouse rvas 5,AD,5O3 square feet.

W. P. Frambes of Los Angeles, Western manager, the Los Angeles sales staff, and members of the warehouse f'orce were on hand to shou' the visitors over the plant.

Attends Annual Convention

A. E. Ferguson, American Lumber & Treating Co', Los Angeles, attended the annual meeting of the American Wood-Preservers' Association at Louisville' Kentucky, February 3-6.