DEPARTMENTAL NOTICES. 



SCHOOLS OF AGRICULTURE. 



OPENING OF 1923 SESSION. 



The next diploma courses at the Schools of Agricultnro will fommence in 

 January, 1923. 



Present fees (including hoard, lodging, tuition, laundry, and ordinary 

 medical attendance) are £50 per annum, payable quarterly in advance. 

 Candidates should be at least 16 years old. and should have passed the Junior 

 Certificate or its equivalent. 



It is strongly recommended thiit those who have not had experience of 

 farm life and work should acquire a practical knowledge of farming operations 

 before entering the diploma course. 



The complete and thorough character of the instruction offered in agri- 

 culture and agricultural science, and the valuable practical traini)ig given, are 

 now well known. The education of the young farmers of the future should 

 not be regarded as complete without a course at one of the agricultural 

 schools. Apart from its value in agricultural pursuits, it provides an excellent 

 general education. 



Applications, accompanied by satisfactory references as to character and 

 evidence of good health, should be made to the respective principals. The 

 names and addresses of the institutions are — 



Elsenburg, Mulders Vlei, Cape Province. 

 Grootfontein, Middelburg, Cape Province. 

 Glen, Orange Free State. 

 Potchefstroom, Transvaal. 

 Cedar a, Natal. 



FARM ASSISTANTS AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYMENT. 



A number of students have completed their course of practical training at 

 the Guba Park Training Farm, Indwe, and are open to offers for employment 

 as farm assistants, overseers, etc. 



Application should be made direct to the Superintendent, Guba Park 

 Training Farm, Indwe. 



SPINELESS CACTUS LEAVES FOR SALE. 



The School of Agriculture, Potchefstroom, has a large number of spineless 

 cactus leaves for sale of the following varieties : Anacantha, California, Fresno, 

 Hardybred, Korfu, Malta, Mayers, Sonoma. 

 Prices are as follows : — 



3d. per leaf up to 100 leaves (carriage forward). 



2id. per leaf from 100 leaves to 500 leaves (carriage forward). 



2d. per leaf over 500 leaves (carriage forward). 



A few leaves each of several other varieties will be supplied, free of 

 charge, on a co-operative basis to farmers who wish to try them, and who 

 will furnish a report on the result. 



SPECIAL COURSE IN OSTRICHES. 



Grootfontein School of Agriculture, Middelburg, Cape Province. 



A Special Cour.se in Ostrich Farming will be held at the above institution 

 commencing early in October, and extending over a period of two months. 



The course will comprise : Breeding, Chick Rearing, Feeding, and the 

 "Clipping, Judging, and Marketing of Feathers, etc. 



Fees (inclusive of board and lodging) : £10. 



Reduced railvvay fares at single rate foi return journey will be granted. . 



Further particulars and forms of application may be obtained from the 

 Principal. 



