Philippine Mcrhogqny Assn. Honors Wcrlter Scrim for 30 Yeors' Service qf 1957 Annuql

HENRY THOMP9ON of Philodelphio

(righr) wos elected the new prerident cf the ossociqtion

WAIIER SCRllrt (lefr in rhe lefr phoro) is shown with his son George ot the 1957 convention on ihe occcsion of his retire. ment os president of rhe Philippine Mohogcny Association ofter his mony years of devoted, unselfish service

"1927-1957 Outstanding Leadership-Devoted Service" read the inscription on the beautiful solid silver cigarette box presented to President Walter G. Scrim on the occasion of his retirement at the close of business at the recent 24th annual convention of the Philippine Mahogany Association, Inc. Mr. Scrim now holds the exalted offrce of president emeritus as a token of appreciation for his 30 years'service to the association and the industry.

- Henry Thompson of the Insular Lumber Sales Corp., Philadelphia, Pa., was elected president of the association to succeed Scrim during the closing sessions of the convention, which rvas held this year at La Valencia hotel, La

Jolla, California, July 7,8,9 and 10. Officers named to serve during the next fiscal year to assist Thompson were C. J. Atkinson, Robert Bury & Company, Toronto, vice-president;_ George D. Scrim, Scrim Lumber Company, South Pasadena, executive secretary-treasurer. and H. V. Cofiev, Westhard Importing Company, Los Angeles, assistant secretary. Nine directors from various sections of the United States and Canada r,vere elected to aid in the administration of the pioneer association.

2-a-Day Business Meetings

During the four-day conclave, business meetings r,vere held each afternoon and morning. Special luncheons and teas were held for the ladies and sightseeing trips rvere arranged throughout the San Diego and Mexico areas. Several cocktail parties for all members and their wives were highlights of the convention, including the dinner and