KIORE NOTES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 30, 5 June 1915, Page 2

KIORE NOTES.

(From our own Correspondent.)

I At last, Kiore has realised a longfelt want in having obtained an up-to-date school. For a short time, the school has been occupied by teacher and scholars, but it was always intended to have an official opening. Mr R. Masters (.member of the Education Board), was invited to preside; but 'unfortunately could not conveniently Ido so. However.. Mr A. G. Stewart came to the rescue willingly, and discharged the duties in a most satisfactory manner as chairman and M.C. at our concert ana dance, held on May 28th. Despite the unpropitious weaIther, there was quite a representative 'gathering, and the affair proved a I great success. 'During the concert, the chairman made a few well-chosen remarks to the effect that the best •thanks of the distinct were due to iMV A. J. Stockley for his untiring |efforts in endeavouring to ohtain the .school. At first, a site was kindly offered by Mr Todd, but the Board considered it unsuitable. Then Mr Stockley came forward and offered a site on his frontage, which was accepted by the Board. The chairman also spoke |in eulogistic terms of the work done Iby the teacher (Mrs Pearson), and ! particularly commented on the children's good manners. Tn making aljlusion to the school, which some con'sider small, he explained that it was 'the regulation size for the number of children on the roll, and had there been one or two more pupils a larger school would have been erected. The chairman concluded his remarks by thanking all those who had in any way helped towards making the evening - success.

I The programame of concert was as follows:—Piano duet, "Waves of the, Ocean," Lizzie Bray and Mr Pearson; "The Marseillaise," School children; piano solo, "Fairyland," Fred Stockiley; vocal duet, "Home to our Mountains," Mrs Pearson and Muriel Pearson; song, "Lullaby," Ernest PerIvott; piano solo, Phyllis Stanford; song, "Row, Row, Row," Mr C. Todd ; 'piano duet, "Tancredi," Mr Pearson 'and Muriel Pearson; "Round," tl?te [children; vocal duet, Mrs Perrott and [Miss Perrott; song, "The Inquisitive Kiddy," Mr W. Stewart; recitation, "Boy Blue," Betty Beauchamp; comic song, Frey Stockley; song and chorus, "The Shamrock," Muriel Pearson, AlIfred Hodder and the children; piano 'solo, "The Mill," Ada Stanford; comic isong, Mr W. Stewart; song, "Somewhere a Voice is Calling," Mrs W. Stewart and Mr Todd. The items were very well received, several being encored.

At the conclusion of the concert a most enjoyable supper was handed round. Supper over, the room was cleared for dancing. Excellent music was provided/by Mr Pearson (piano), land Mr Stockley (violin). Extras were 'played by Mesdames Stewart and Stockley, also Master; Fred Stockley. About 2 a.m. the National Anthem was played, and thus terminated what might be called a red-letter day for Kiore. The proceeds are to be devoted to the school fund, i I would like to mention that three of our young men have volunteered for the front. Mr Bert Perrett being the first in the district to enlist, undoubtedly, by his example set the ball rolling. They have our best wishes.