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CHEFOO, N. CHINA CHEFUSIAN SEPTEMBER 1929.
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CONTENTS.
Editorial 88 > Presentation 108
Foundation Day 89 ! Sports 111
Jenkyn View the Land 91 ; 1 Literary Interest 120
Correspondence 94 < ! G.S. Flag 121
Exhibitions. (Preps.) 97 < Prep. School Corner 122
(Girls) 100 < Notices 124
(Boys) 104 < In Memoriam 129
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EDITORIAL.
‘ijt has been a great term—the most eventful term
C? of the School year—and now for its chronicle.
From the very beginning, the thought of the Oxfords and
the Exhibitions loomed ahead, but, needless to say, it is not
the examination which makes this term what it is. Cricket
commenced early in May; boating and tennis came to a
climax on Foundation Day, after which bathing was the
chief recreation.
The season’s cricket has been fairly satisfactory; of
the nine matches the School played, five have been won,
two drawn and two lost. Greater interest seems to have
been aroused in tennis this year than has been
the case previously, and, although the...”
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“...through five kingdoms
of the Tartars, and all the land of Turkeman and Zagatay,
and so to the great city of Boghar in Bactria, not without
great perils and dangers at sundry times.
Journeying onwards and still Eastwards, after many
days we came to a sea, and there in a town of no great
size we were lovingly held and entreated: now the name
of that town in the vulgar tongue, as I was told by a
certain priest, was called Yantaia; albeit certain of the
Paroeci or Outlanders who dwell there call it Chefoo. We
found the people most gentle, loving, and faithful, void
of all guile and treason, and such as live after the manner
of the Golden Age. Now at the time that we came there,
being the 13th. of June, a festival was holden, which we
though not initiate, were yet permitted to behold. And
this is the manner of their feast.
We were brought unto a company of many men
gathered upon the sea-shore, and some of them ventured
forth upon the sea in small pinnaces or shallops, yet rowed
with four oars and...”
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“...one name: yet I considering
the name, judge that it is the name of a pagod, or of the
ruler whom they obey. Now that name was Ivuei Chiu,
and in his honour is all this concourse: and methought
he wras one of those rulers of whom Tully in his Disputa-
cions makes mention, who being themselves stricken in
years and doting, will that all who follow them shall also
be lunatick.
Although Empire Day fell this year on a Friday, a
half-holiday was especially arranged in order to provide
time for the schools to take part in the Sports.
The afternoon’s proceedings began at 2.15, when all
present assembled in front of the Boys’ School to witness
the unfurling of the Union Jack, after hearing a few ap-
propriate remarks from H.B.M. Consul, Mr. Pratt. The
Sports themselves, which included many of the old fav-
ourites as well as a few novelties, were most successful,
while the tea was very much appreciated. Suffice it to
say that the whole programme was thoroughly enjoyed,
and that all who shared that...”
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A PICNIC AT THE BLUFF
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A picnic for the three schools was arranged for the
first Register Holiday of the Summer Term. At ten
o’clock the Harbour Tug, engaged for the occasion, an-
chored opposite the B.S. Two crews of boys rowed the
parties out to the launch, which then set off for the Bluff,
towing a small lighter as well as the “Hector” and “Nep-
tune”. A landing was made off the Socony godowns, tiffin
being served in the company’s grounds.
After the meal the party split up into small groups,
some exploring the numerous caves, others climbing to the
topmost peak. Tea was at three, and at five the tugs set
out for home. It was a most enjoyable outing, though
partly spoiled by an accident which occurred in the after-
noon when Bruce McIntyre was injured by a fall from a
cliff. As soon as the launch arrived home he was taken
to the Hospital, where he remained in a state of semi-
consciousness for some days, after which he rapidly re-
covered, and is now back again at school....”
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“...the past year.
A further prize therefore is being awarded to Josephine Cunningham.
Distribution of Bibles to Girls
Grace Castleton
Winifred Lack
Lois Abbott
Ruth Castleton
Christine Porteous
Phyllis Booth
Maybeth Judd
Josephine Cunningham
Helen Smith.
Leaving School.
These girls haying left already had
| received their Bibles.
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DRAWING SUCCESSES.
At this year’s Annual Exhibition of the Royal Drawing So-
ciety in the Guildhall Art Gallery, London, for work sent in by the
Public Schools, Grammar Schools, High Schools etc. of the British
Isles and the Dominions, the following awards were given for work
sent up from this school:—
4 Sheets commended 2nd. Class.
6 Sheets commended 1st. Class (These were all class work.)
1 Sheet by Peggy Harris on Chinese Life was awarded the
BRONZE MEDAL....”
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“...Prizes
VIb. Language Prize. J. Weller
Va. Latin G. Kourbatoff
French G. Kourbatoff
Vb. Drawing D. Darlington
Senior Neatness J. Davies
Junior Neatness IT. Gourdin
Music Senior A. Smith
Junior C. Surman
E. Jane Judd Prize P. Dilley
Capt. Pote-Hunt Prize Senior A. Smith Junior C. Surman
Captains’ Shields. Presented by W. Forsyth Esq. of Shanghai.
Football A. Smith
Cricket A. Smith
Rowing W. Tyler
House Shield. Livingstone House.
“Bill” Malcolm Memorial Prize.
In the summer of 1927, the community of Chefoo suffered a great
loss in the death of Mr. William Malcolm, or “Bill” Malcolm as he
was affectionately called by those who knew him.
As he was an Old Boy of the School, many of his friends felt
that a special prize might be given yearly in his memory; and Mr. G.
Wayte Wood interested himself with others in collecting a Fund for
this purpose.
This Fund has been placed on deposit in the Hongkong and
Shanghai Bank and it is the desire of Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm and of
those administering the fund that...”
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“...109
inscribed on Vellum, which is hereby awarded him for
having on the 29th. July, 1928, gone to the rescue of a
Japanese who was in imminent danger of drowning at sea
off Chefoo, China, and whose life he gallantly saved.”
Signed:—Edward P., President.
James H. Blackwood, Chairman.
F.A.C. Claughton, Secretary.
The facts are set forth with necessary brevity. Al-
low me to recite them a little more fully. Almost exactly
a year ago—on Sunday, July 29th. last year—the S.S.
‘Kyodo Maru 21’ was on her way from Dairen to Chefoo.
Mr. Edwards was a passenger and at about 9.30 a.m. was
on deck with some of his friends when a cry went up of
‘Man Overboard’. His party made their way to the stern
and saw in the water a man’s head—rapidly receding from
the ship. Without a moment’s hesitation Mr. Edwards
took off his coat and boots and prepared to dive in to the
rescue of the drowning Japanese. Fortunately his friends
persuaded him with great difficulty to restrain his generous
impulse which at that moment...”
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“...boys, and
with sailor-like directness, and arresting simplicity, he gave
them three golden rules for manly living. First, Sink your-
self and play up for your side. Second, Always say “Come
on”, never “Go on”. Third, Live up to your best tradi-
tions.
The Commander closed his remarks with a few well-
chosen words of tribute to the hero of the hour.
Mr. Pratt then called upon Mr. Edwards to receive
the testimonial, which he did amid the tumultuous cheers
of the whole audience.
Reprinted from the “Chefoo Daily News”....”
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“...CHANGES ON THE STAFF.
BOYS’ SCHOOL.
At the time of going to press, news regarding Mr.
G. F. Andrew states that he is on his way back to Chefoo,
but at present is at Peking. The SCHOOL will be very
glad to welcome Mr. Andrew back and to hear some-
thing of the experiences he has passed through during his
work in connection with the International Famine Relief
Fund.
Mr. C. G. Edwards, who has been on the Staff for
the past five terms expects to leave soon for North-Western
China to take up Moslem work there. It is with real
regret that we part with Mr. Edwards, who will always
be remembered here both for his invaluable and pains-
taking work as a master and for his gallant deed, which
reflects so much honour on the School.
GIRLS’ SCHOOL.
The G.S. are losing three members of the Staff at
the end of this term—and as yet there is no news as to
who will have the difficult task of trying to fill their places.
Miss Priestman is leaving for furlough and she and
Miss McCarthy hope to travel home...”
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“...ip llacquet.
W. Thomas: The Winning Crew of the Junior Race.
The Committee finally responsible for the editing of
this magazine desire to place on record their sense of loss in
the departure of Miss McCarthy whose able suggestions and
inspiring enthusiasm have contributed so much to the success
which has so far attended its production. Were it not against
her express wishes the Committee Would have published in
this number an appreciation of the unique part she has played
in the life of the Schools, of the Compound, and of the Settle-
ment. Her Worfy will live, unfettered by the trammels of time....”
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“...IN MEMORIAM.
Once at the close of the Easter Holidays and
again at the close of the Summer Term a dark shadow
was cast over the Schools by bereavement. In the first
instance John Richardson, aged nine, the son of
the present C.I.M. Business Manager at Chefoo, Was
fatally injured by the explosion of a bomb, which Was
left evidently by a Chinese soldier off the Ninghai Rd.
and which John picked up and threw away. He had
been attending the Preparatory School since 1925. The
funeral, which was attended by a large number of friends,
including some of the boys and girls, took place on
Thursday, May 2nd.
News of the serious condition of affairs in Kansu
and of the danger incurred by missionaries from exposure
to the risk °f disease increased in Volume during the term.
Finally Mr. George Findlay Andrew Wired to the effect
that Mr. L. R. Rist, father of Edna, Stanley and Rus-
sell, Was suffering from typhus. The disease took its
all too customary course and death ensued on July 9th.
In God’s providence...”
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