98 REPORT OP THE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION. 



of trout and a fourth Mas filled witli the famous golden trout ol the 

 INIount Whitney region. Great interest wa.s shown in the golden trout, 

 and no wonder, for their bright colors would attract anyone. The hardi- 

 ness of this variety of trout was evidenced by their vigorous good health 

 while in the aquarium. Not a fish was lost in transit, nor did one die 

 during the ten days duration of the fair. 



The publications of the Commission were on display and wild life 

 films were shown in tlie motion picture theater twice daily. 



The exhibit was remodeled and improved for the 1920 fair. The 

 observation platform was moved farther away, additional foothills were 

 added and a miniature electric train, with bridges and tunnels, w^as in- 

 stalled and better lighting effects supplied. Of particular interest this 

 year were the added cloud effects. While changing colors which lighted 

 the mountains showed the change from day to night, clouds swept 

 across the sky and later the stars appeared. This was followed by the 

 rosy tints of morning. 



Visitors to the fair unhesitatingly stated that this exhibit was not 

 only the finest exhibit on the fair grounds but the finest ever shown in 

 the West, even exceeding any of those shown at the Panama-Pacific 

 Exposition. 



As in previous years there vras a splendid aquarium display of food 

 and game fishes, including a splendid exhibit of introduced fishes of 

 valley streams and the famous golden trout. 



TAHOE FREE CAMP GROUND. 



The Legislature at its last session set aside the old hatchery grounds 

 at Tahoe City, which were to be abandoned for a better site, as a 

 public camp for vacationists. Under the direction of the Fish and 

 Game Connnission the State Engineering Department installed a water 

 supply, sewer system and other sanitary conveniences. The camp was 

 opened to the public on July 4, 1919, with Mr. Arnold D. Patterson 

 as superintendent. On the first day over a hundred campers were cared 

 for. The camp remained open until September 5. During the season 

 1239 persons registered, but this nunibcr does not represent the total 

 number accommodated. 



In the summer of 1920 the attendance was not as large as the pre- 

 vious season, considering the length of time the caiiqi was open, which 

 was no doubt due to the shortage of gasoline. 



Among the added attractions this season was a profusion of beautiful 

 flowers bordering the drive and walks. Camp closets, or cupboards, 

 were also installed in each camping spot, where campers could keep 

 their supplies. 



There w^ere visitors from every state in the United States, and every 

 county in California. Every one of the 1396 guests voted that it was 



