handles by an Indian, was featured in the outdoor trappers' wild fur display. 

 Other displays featured were Timber Management, Parks, Forest Protection, game 

 fish, snakes, animals, birds and the Children's Poster Contest. A nature trail was 

 arranged on the mound with cages containing small animals and various species 

 of trees were planted, and these were identified by sign cards for the viewing 

 public. 



The Conservation Poster Contest for Elementary School children from six to 

 fourteen years of age was held again this year. A Grand Prize of $100.00 was 

 presented for the best poster. First, second and third prizes, in each of three age 

 groups, in amounts of $50.00, $25.00 and $15.00 were awarded. Thirty Honour- 

 able Mentions, ten in each age group, were presented with books. 



Canadian National Sportsmen's Show — Toronto 



Our exhibit featured Hunter Safety Theatre, Trapper's Wild fur display, and 

 Smokey Bear. The actual making of canoe paddles and axe handles by an Indian 

 was featured in the wild fur display. The new Hunter Safety Cartoon Panels 

 and the Small Boat Safety Panels were also used. Fish, animals and birds were 

 also on display. 



Central Canada Exhibition — Ottawa 



A display depicting woodlot management was featured. Fish and animals 

 were also on display. 



International Plowing Match — Belleville 



Woodlot Management was the theme of this exhibit, with a tree-planting 

 demonstration. Animals were also displayed. 



Timmins' Sportsmen's Show — Timmlns 



This exhibit featured a Fish and Wildlife display of furs, fish, game and 

 Hunter Safety. Forest Protection was also featured. 



Royal Agricultural Winter Fair — Toronto 



The new Timber Management Models depicting "Thinning Plantations Pays", 

 "Wood Provides Employment" and "Good Woodlot Management Pays" and five 

 panels identifying important wood species. Four cages of animals were also 

 displayed. 



Full co-operation was given the District Office at Port Arthur for the 

 Canadian Lakehead Exhibition held in Port Arthur and the North-Westem 

 Sportsmen's Show in Fort William. 



Lecture Tours 



Officers of the Department keep in constant touch with the public through 

 fish and game associations, schools, church groups, service clubs and youth organi- 

 zations. Illustrated lectures are given on all aspects of the Department's work. 

 The following table provides a summary of the public lectures delivered by Head 

 Office and Field Staff during the fiiscal year. A summary of lecture tours which 

 were carried out by the Ontario Forestry Association during the same period is 

 shown below the Department figures. 



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