intelligence of our people, as we did in working out our fire laws, and a 

 proper representation of facts. Where possible, practical demonstrations 

 should be given so that all may be convinced. 



I sincerely trust that the magnificent Convention held in Ottawa in 

 1906, as well as this meeting to-day, held under the distinguished patronage 

 of His Excellency, Earl Grey, will be recorded by future historians as 

 epochs in the general movement for the conservatism of Canada's forest 

 resources. 



Annapolis Royal, N.S., February, 1909. 



