Chronicle-1939

■f GontlGmGn" at Gillingham, andIshall be glad to pre sent it to Koarsnoy College as a moraento of the original sourco from which this present oducational project has sprung. Dr. James Hulett was succoedod fcy his son, James Liego Hulett, who was, the father of Sir Liege Hulott and my grandfather. In 1857 Sir Liege - then a young man of" 19 yearsoame out to Natal, and as soon as he was settled in business he made a homo for his parents. Soon after James Liego Hulett, his wife and daughters arrived in Natal, they started a School for boys and girls at Seaforth, Umhlali, in 1859, In this school a number of loading men of Natal received their early educa tion. This school was the precursor of the present Koarsney College. Some yoai^ after the school at Seaforth had boon closed do^vn, Sir Liogo founded Kearsney Collogo on his own estate and \ms the Chair man of the Governing Body \mtil he diod. After his death in Juno 1928Iwas electedto the Chair of Koarsney College Council, and in that capac ityIhave the honour today to declare this stone well and truly laid. Ihave but one more duty to perform on this mem orable day, and that is, to present to the Treasurer this donation to the Building Fund in affectionate memory of ny late wife, my loyal and devoted helpmate through the long span of forty-two years." Several telegrams of goodwill wore road out during the af ternoon, and one that was particularly appreciated came from Kingswood College, Grahams town. At the conclusion of the ceremonies tea was served under the trees, and an opportunity was given to those who wished to assist the" scheme, the amount received being £736 including the donation of 600 guineas from l«r, A.S.L. Hulott, The pronouncement of the Benediction brought to an end a mcmor-

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