Kilkenny Moderator 28 September 1892
Villierstown
School Fete
In the interest of
education, it is the custom of Mr and Mrs Villiers-Stuart* of Dromana to invite annually the children attending
the Villierstown National Schools to Dromana. Last week the children (boys and
girls) assembled in their respective schools, assembled at the time appointed
started in procession for Dromana, where they were received by Mrs
Villiers-Stuart, Mr Maurice Stuart, and the Misses’ Stuart who displayed great
energy in making the children feel happy. A football match was arranged for the
boys, during which the girls were shown the beautiful flower garden. When the
match had ended, Mr Maurice Stuart* suggested some races, which were speedily arranged, the young fellows
being most eager to win the prizes presented by that gentleman.
The sack races
caused much amusement. Mr Stuart coming upon the scene at this stage enjoyed
these sports most heartily. All were then summoned to tea, which was
plentifully served out to the entire company, mustering about 200 children,
with buttered bread and sweet cake. At the close of these happy proceedings the
children thanked their kind patron and patroness by cheering loudly, and waving
their hats.
*Henry Windsor
Villiers-Stuart (1827-1895), soldier, clergyman, politician and Egyptologist,
and Mary Power, daughter of Ambrose Power, Archdeacon of Lismore. *Maurice Ambrose Villiers-Stuart (1870-1932).
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| Villerstown ,circa 1910 |