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of trout and a fourth was filled with the famous golden trout of the 

 ]\[ount Whitney reuion. Great interest was shown in the golden trout, 

 aiul no wonder, for their bright eoloi-s would attract anj'one. The hardi- 

 ness of this variety of trout was evideneetl 1)\- their vigorous good health 

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

 dui'ing the ten days duration of the fair. 



The pubiieations of the Commission were on display and wild life 

 films were shown in the motion picture theater twice daily. 



The exhibit was remodeled and improved for the lt)2() fair. The 

 observation platform was moved farther away, acblitional foothills were 

 added and a miniature electric train, with bridges and tunnels, was in- 

 stalled and better lighting efifects 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 was 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 Legi-^lature at its last session set aside the old hatchery grounds 

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

 ])ublic camp for vacationists. Under the direction of the Fish and 

 Game Commission 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 liundi'cd campers were cared 

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

 1289 persons registered, but tliis nuinl)i'i' docs not: represent the total 

 nund)er accommodated. 



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

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

 was no doubt due to the shortage of gasoline. 



Among the added attractions this season wa,s a profusion of beautiful 

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

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

 their supplies. 



There were visitors from every state in the United States, and every 

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



