He continued his work for some years at the university, and was an active participant in all agricultural matters up to the time of his death in 1885. Provision having been made for agricultural instruction at the university, the board in 1859 decided to establish a course in veterinary science, and at once got into communication with Professor Dick of the Veterinary College at Edinburgh, Scotland.
"History of Farming in Ontario"
C. C. James
But Hollister was not a participant.
"The Hidden Places"
Bertrand W. Sinclair
Always in the little gatherings at his house Hollister contrived to keep in the shadow, to be an onlooker rather than a participant,-just as Charlie Mills did.
"The Hidden Places"
Bertrand W. Sinclair