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PARLIAMENTARY PUBLICATIONS. 



[Sept. 1894, 



The reports of the Dairy Instructor show that in several 

 instances much remains to be done to remedy existing defects, 

 especially in the drainage, ventilation, and general cleanliness, of 

 the creameries. 



The Commissioners state that, although they have no power 

 of control or interference in regard to the management or 

 arrangements of creameries, the visits of the Dairy Instructor 

 have been well received by the managers, and they feel assured 

 that his suggestions for the removal of defects and the adoption 

 of satisfactory methods will prove of practical value in aiding 

 and encouraging the industry. 



Three young women were appointed to travel to various 

 centres and give demonstrations in dairying, and the results 

 have proved highly satisfactory. The female Dairy Instructors 

 were well received in the localities which they visited, and 

 a widespread interest was shown in their methods and demon- 

 strations. 



During the year, at the request of the Bee-keepers' Associa- 

 tion, bee-keeping was sanctioned as a branch of cottage industry 

 in connection with National Schools having farms, school 

 gardens, or dairies attached. 



In 23 agricultural schools payments Avere made to the pupils 

 of the industrial classes for working on the small farms or 

 gardens under the direction of the teachers. 



Directory, with Regulations for establishing and conducting 

 Science and Art Schools and Classes. [G. — 7408.] Price Qd. 



This Directory is revised to June 1894. It contains the 

 syllabus, which has been recast, of the principles of agriculture 

 in which examinations are held by the Science and Art Depart- 

 ment. In consequence of the large amount of new matter intro- 

 duced into the syllabus, it is mentioned that the optional subjects 

 are for the present omitted. Copies of the syllabus can be 

 obtained at Id. each, or Qd. a dozen, on application to Messrs. 

 Eyre and Spottiswoode, Queen's Printers, East Harding Street, 

 E.C. 



