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arrangemenits with OveK-eer McGinn to go with his launch to Washago, and wait- 

 ing until 9 a.m., according to arrangements, left Orillia, and patrolled to Beaverton 

 in a heavy storm, and laid there until the storm was over, then went on to Kirk- 

 field. Next day patrolled the waters from Kirkfield Lift Lock to Balsiam Lake, 

 thence to Oameron Lake, and on to Fenelon Falls, took on coal and patrolled Stur- 

 geon Lake to Bobcaygeon, on arrival there the "Arthur C^' was towing logs through 

 the lock, and after she got through we locked down and stayed over night. Thursday 

 patrolled the waters of Pigeon Lake, Chemong Lake and up around Herron^s Island, 

 also searched three houses belonging to the Herron's, but found nothing, we then 

 oame back to Chemong and got net that had been seized by Overseer Nicholls. 

 Friday the 31st, patrolled the waters of Chemong Lake, and searched several oanoes, 

 but they were catching frogs. Brought Overseer Nicholls as far as Gannon's Nar- 

 rows, he then patrolled back to Chemong, and I oame on to Bobcaygeon, thence 

 to Fenelon Falls. Saturday, June 1st, patrolled the waters of Cameron Lake into 

 Balsam Lake, up to the North Bay, then took skiff and rowed up the creek about 

 four miles; while there was informed of some illegal work going on, but could find 

 nothing, and only one boat, which from appearance had not been used this 

 spring. Monday patrolled the waters from Beaverton to Big Bay Point, thence 

 to Hawkestone, Eight Mile Point, then went on to Orillia to meet Capt. Hun- 

 ter. Tuesday, June 4th, waited for Capt. Hunter at G. T. R. station, but he 

 did not come, owing to sickness. The Department told me to go to Bradford River, 

 but could not go on account of heavy winds. On Wednesday patrblled to Orillia 

 Narrows, thence to Eight Mile Point, found everything all right; as the wind was 

 rising fast I put for the Island, and thence to Roadie's Point. On June 6th, lay 

 in Bradford River, and watched Bradford Fish Co. land seine ; they only hauled 

 once, and got five carp, one bass, and one perch ; the bass and perch they put back 

 iruto the water. In the afternoon went to Gilford, afterwards to Orillia to meet Capt. 

 Hunter. Friday patrolled Lake Simcoe to Orillia, met Capt. Hunter, and in the 

 afternoon drove out into the country to see Overseer Timlin, then came back to 

 boat, and laid in Orillia all night. Saturday, June 8th, patrolled the waters from 

 Orillia to Thora Island, went on to Beaverton, laid there for the rest of the d'ay 

 on account of high wind. Capt. Hunter oame down to Beaverton with us, and 

 left for Belleville. Sunday laid at Beaverton. On Monday patrolled the waters 

 from Beaverton to Kirkfield Canal, stopped to see Overseer Fry, and showed him 

 how to make out his reports, then patrolled Balsam Lake, and then to Coboconk. 

 Saw Overseer Burtcheall, and patrolled to Rosedale Lock. Tuesday patrolled 

 the waters from Rosedale to the Gull River, and Burnt River, then took skiff 

 and patrolled up to the old Look; also Goose Lake, patrolled Cameron Lake, and 

 went on to Fenelon Falls, and after leaving there patrolled Sturgeon Lake. The 

 following day took on coal and patrolled the waters from Lindsay to Scugog Lake, 

 and thence to Washburn Island, Port Hoover, and Port Perry thence back to 

 Washburn Island, and on to Overseer Parkins for the night. Thursday patrolled 

 the waters from Overseer Parkins to Ijindsay, took on coal; also met Overseer 

 Malbee and Bradshaw, then patrolled the Lindsay River, and on to Sturgeon 

 Point, and then to McConnell s Island for the night, watched until dark around 

 Sturgeon Lake. On Friday, took skiff and patrolled Eimily Creek to Emily Lake. 

 Then patrolled with steamer to No. 10 Lighthouse in Lindsay River, took skiff 

 and patrolled McLaren's Bay, Goose Lake, thence patrolled to Lindsay, remaining 

 there Saturday and Sunday. On Monday 17th, patrolled the waters from Lindsay 

 to Bald Point thence to Sturgeon Point and Bobcaygeon, sold two Angling Permits, 

 took on coal, and patrolled to Gannon's Narrows; called at several fishing boats 

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