THE DAIRY SCHOOL.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 149, 18 March 1908, Page 2

THE DAIRY SCHOOL.

AN EARLY START. MR. J. M. JOHNSTON'S VALUABLE SERVICES. ■ The decision to establish the dairy school at Pajmorstbn North was referred to at a mooting of the Manawatu A. and P. Association yesterday (says our correspondent), when it was resolved " That the Minister of Agriculture bs written-to, expressing satisfaction that the dairy school is to be"erected in Palmerston. North, and stating that the Association will bo pleased to facilitate the movement." A hearty.voto of thanks was also accorded to Mr. W. T. AVood, M.P. . Mr. Wood-stated, that the Minister had informed him that the Government were ready to proceed with the erection. of the school almost immediately. Tho spaco it would occupy would be about SO by 100 feet. At a meeting of tho'Manawatu A. and P. Association yesterday Mr. Jacob moved "That Mr. J. M: Johnston bo asked to represent this association at the Royal AgriCultural Show of New South Waies,' and that tho sum of £2.1 be voted liini for. travelling expenses. . That the committee desire -to tako this opportunity of placing, on record their grateful , of. Mr. Johnston's valuable services to tho a-ssocia-tion during tho past thirteen years, arid more particularly of his efforts to secure, the dairy school in Palinerstori, which efforts are about to be crowned with success." Mr.: Jacob, in support of his' motion, spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr. Johnstoh' arid- his valuable services to the district. Tliere were very few people who realised how much he really had_ done, arid especially iir regard .to tho establishment of the dairy school. : ;'-His past show experiences' would be of invaluable help in collecting. useful information while w Sydney.' Mr. Cohen endorsed Mr.•; Jacobs remarks, and hoped that Mr. Johnston would return groatly. benefited by tho trip. Tho resolution was earned unanimously.