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 Honourable Mentions, ten in each age group, were presented with 

 books. 

 Canadian National Sportsmen's Show - Toronto 



Our exhibit featured Hunter Ssdety Theatre, Trapper's scene with a fur display and Forest 

 Protection featuring an animated fire scene with the talking Smokey Bear. Fish, animals and birds 

 were also displayed. 

 Central Canada Exhibition - Ottawa 



Displays of Parks and Forest Protection were used this year, and new animal cages 

 installed. Fish were also shown. 

 International Plowing Match - Springfield. Ontario 



Reforestation was the theme of this exhibit and a display illustrating the Dutch Etm Disease, 

 and a tree planting demonstration. Animals and birds were also included in the display. 

 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair - Toronto 



The panoramic Timber Model showing Saw Mill operations w^as used for our exhibit in this 

 Fair along with cages of animals and birds. 



All Districts co-operated with the Section to nnake Departmental exhibits at local fairs a 

 success. All material for major exhibits is prepared and displayed by the Section; later, it is 

 released for use by the Districts. Permanent exhibits, suitable for transporting, have been 

 emphasized to gain the maximum use of each appeal. 



Six new portable animated displays, constructed to withstand transportation, have beai 

 added to our available display material. Three of these illustrate woodlot management, and three 

 describe causes of forest fires. 

 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 organizations. 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 fiscal 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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