1914 GAME AND FISHERIES. 97 



EEPORT OF WOEK PERFORMED BY THE PATROL BOAT "MEENAGHA" 

 OX THE MUSKOKA LAKES DURING THE YEAR 1913. 



The 2nd and 3rd June was spent in the vicinity of Gravenhurst, patrolling 

 Brydens Bay, Hackrock River, Muskoka River, Dennison's Island, Montcalm, 

 Walker's Point and Port Carling. Received report of illegal fishing on the 4th 

 at Clarks Falls, took row boat but found nothing. 



The remainder of the week patrolled Breckinridge Bay, Windermere, Tobins 

 Island, Waskada, Rostreavar, Muskoka, Juddhaven, Morgans Bay, Rosseau, Sandy 

 Bay, Cape Elizabeth, and Skeleton Bay. 



The next fortnight was spent patrolling to .South Falls, Gull and Silver 

 Lakes, Montcalm, Walker's Point, Beaumaris, Milford Bay, Port Carling, 

 Breckenridge Bay, Windermere, Dee Bank River, Waskada, Tobins Island, Horse- 

 shoe Island, Fairview Island, Mortimer's Point, Smith's Bay, Big Island, St. Elma, 

 Narrows, Gravenhurst, Hackrock River, Steven's Bay, Gerry I^ea Island, Gowan's 

 Island, Shanty Bay, Acton Island and Rossclair. 



The week of the 30th was spent in patrolling Breckenbridge Bay, Windermere, 

 Dee Bank River, Juddhaven, Royal Muskoka, Waskada, Minett, Pinelands, Fern- 

 dale, Milford Bay, Beaumaris, Walker's Point and Montcalm. 



On Monday, 7th July, patroHled Gull and Silver. Lakes, calling at Pine 

 Dale House and the cottages by row boat. 



The remainder of the month was spent in making a thorough patrol of the 

 different lakes and bays in the vicinity of Port Carling and Gravenhurst. 



On August 1st left Royal Muskoka for. Skeleton Bay, but the wind was very 

 high, had to take shelter until evening and returned to Royal Muskoka. On 

 the 4th patrolled Gull and Silver Lakes, calling at the cottages and Pinedale 

 House by rowboat. The next two or three weeks were spent patrolling St. Elmo, 

 Big Island,' Beaumaris, Woodington, Nepawin, Joseph River, Painton House, 

 Tobins Island, Port Carling, Rossclair, Fairview, Mortimers, Bala Park, Dudley, 

 Acton Island, Montcalm, Walker's Point, Windermere, Waskada, Dee Bank River, 

 Port Sandfield, Craigielea, Breckenridge, Gravenhurst, Milford Bay, Shanty 

 Bay, Gerry Lea Island, Hackrock River, and Juddhaven. 



September was spent in much the same manner as August,' patrolling the 

 different rivers and lakes in the vicinity of Port Carling. There were one or 

 two reports of illegal work received, but no convictions were made. 



On October 4th, patrolled to Big Lake and Loon Lake in search of nets, 

 etc., but found nothing. On the 21st summoned two men who had partridges in 

 their possession during the close season. They were brought before the magistrate 

 on the 34th, and it was proved that they both had the partridges out of season; 

 one case was dismissed and the other adjourned while the evidence was submitted 

 lo the Attorney General. 



On October 30th, lay the patrol boat up for the winter. 



O.F. 



