Whalley and Co., photo. MR. J. M. JOHNSTON. Mr John Moore Johnston of the well known Palmerston North firm of J. M. Johnston and Co., was born in June, 1858, in County Antrim, Ireland, his father being the late Mr James Johnston, a well known merchant of Belfast. Mr J. M. Johnston came to the Dominion in August, 1878. He Joined the staff of the Bank of New Zealand, and had a long and varied experience in many parts of New Zealand He was manager at Marton for some years, but finally was induced to accept the managership of the Palmerston North Branch of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency, which he held for six years, when he commenced business on his own account. Mr Johnston was a member of the Borough Council in Palmerston North, and for three years was President of the Chamber of Commerce. For thirteen years he has been hon, treasurer of the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association, besides which he is secretary of the Manawntu Racing Club. hon, treasurer of the Rangltikei Hunt Club, a steward of the Marton Jockey Club, and several other clubs in different places.

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Whalley and Co., photo. MR. J. M. JOHNSTON. Mr John Moore Johnston of the well known Palmerston North firm of J. M. Johnston and Co., was born in June, 1858, in County Antrim, Ireland, his father being the late Mr James Johnston, a well known merchant of Belfast. Mr J. M. Johnston came to the Dominion in August, 1878. He Joined the staff of the Bank of New Zealand, and had a long and varied experience in many parts of New Zealand He was manager at Marton for some years, but finally was induced to accept the managership of the Palmerston North Branch of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency, which he held for six years, when he commenced business on his own account. Mr Johnston was a member of the Borough Council in Palmerston North, and for three years was President of the Chamber of Commerce. For thirteen years he has been hon, treasurer of the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association, besides which he is secretary of the Manawntu Racing Club. hon, treasurer of the Rangltikei Hunt Club, a steward of the Marton Jockey Club, and several other clubs in different places.