master-lumberer

Updated: May 12, 2025

If there comes a storm or a change of weather, the pilot steers his convoy into some safe creek for the night, and secures it as best he can. "'Thus by degrees the raft reaches the place of destination, occasionally with some loss and damage to the timber. In this case the master-lumberer bears the loss, and is obliged to refund the expenses incurred as best he can.

Ella Rodman Church - Among the Trees at Elmridge