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“...42 CHEFOO, N. CHINA Chefusian MAY 1929. CONTENTS. Editorial 42 Lectures 44 A Rhyme of the Day 46 Winter Holidays 48 Lit: & Deb. Soc. B.S. 50 Hobbies G.S. 51 Competition 55 Prep. School Corner 67 < Vaccin & Innoculatioun 71 Memorial Hall. (Engraving, > Service Speakers, Lectures.) 84 Sports 73 '/ “The Local Situation” 85 Notices 87 l In Memoriam 89 * * * EDITORIAL. Wjefore most of our readers will have reached this stage in their perusal of the Magazine, they will probably have wondered—or perhaps even voiced their thoughts— concerning the cover. Though it may seem a paradox, the Editor would like to state that this is no cover. Public taste regarding the three previous designs is so varied that it is impossible at present to decide on any one of them and the only way out of the difficulty is to have no design on the cover at all. We trust, however, that this problem will be solved before the next issue. This is the fourth number of the Chefusian, but as each volume is to consist of the...”
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“...thard, the Chairman told us a little of Banking in the early days in China, and said that the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank had gained favour and its good name to a great extent, on account of its courtesy. The Lecturer explained to us, very simply, the primary working of Banks, and also some terms, su'ch as “crossed cheques’’. He spoke too of the work in Banks, and said that there was great scope for ability on account of the many different departments. In closing Mr. Wood told us a little about Chefoo trade, and the work of the Bank here in connection with it. Mr. Houghton took the chair for the next lecture, given by Mr. Duncan on “Monuments of the Past’’, and illustrated .by lantern slides. A good many pictures of Cathedrals were shown, and sketches illustrating develop- ments and forms of their architecture, the lecturer explain- ing as lie went on. We owe a special vote of thanks to Mr. Duncan, as he had the majority, if not all of these slides made for the lecture. On Good Friday evening...”
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“...A RHYME OF THE DAY, (From a Home Paper) WHERE IS CHEFOO ! “200 soldiers, whose loyalty was suspected, recently created a disorder at Chef 00.—” (News Item in a Home Paper.) Far from the peaceful haunts of man In Highgate or in Hoo, Somewhere, perhaps, in Turkestan Lies turbulent Chefoo— Or on the plains of A'strakan Or, maybe, Timbuctoo! There where the feather-toppecl rattan Waves in a sky of blue, Two hundred rebel soldiers ran And half that number slew, But why, or where, or how’t began I know no more than you! The message in the news I scan Is brief, but false or true, I gather that in far Japan (Or is it in Peru?) They’ve had a bit more trouble than Is usual in Chefoo! How do you reach—by caravan? This outpost—or canoe? Or do you go by merchantman Or by the Bakerloo? Ho! boy, procure me, if you can, A map that shows Chefoo! By Shanghai’s outer barbican It lies (of course I knew!) Known only to the learned clan The erudite Che-few. A challenge such as the above could not be allowed...”
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“...48 HERE IS CHEFOO. Far from our home's in wild Yunan, In Szechuan or in Hu, From brigand-tested old Honan And far off Kansuh, too, Across the wide plain of Si-an We flock into Chefoo! We travel all the ways we can— Except perhaps canoe— Raft, litter, cart, or luggage-van, ’Most anything will do. Train, motor, steamer and sampan All help us reach Chefoo. Our lives here—quite a lengthy span! Are limited in view. To us it’s more important than London and New York too! Really, we don’t see how you can Be asking “Where’s Chefoo?” Though small upon the map you scan The spot that marks Chefoo, Within the heart of many a man And many a woman too, It’s larger in proportion than A continent or two. And when we reach life’s rubican And take a backward view, There’ll be few memories that can Outshine those of Chefoo! A Chefoo Resident....”
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“...which was eaten by the school next day at dinner, amid many groans! The result of the last class was raspberry buns which were eaten with great relish by the cooks. Thus have the delightful evenings ended, much to our regret. (The school is learning “The Pied Piper” as a Cantata— and it seems to have taken root I) Aileen Andrew. Margery Black. Mary Bird. Maybeth Judd. Winifred Lack. Denise Milne. Jean Orr. Olive Bouse. Doris Embery. Jean Gardiner. There’s a school for girls in China, Tn famous Chefoo city, The Pacific Ocean deep and wide, Washes the shores on the northern side. A pleasanter spot von never spied. But, when begins my ditty—...”
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“...arranged invit- ing collections of quotations, each of which should serve as an illustration of, or comment on, some phase of school life as experienced by scholars in the Boys’, Girls’, and Prep. Schools. The contributions Were so numerous and varied, that instead of priniing them separately, a selection Was made of the most suitable, and We are printing the result as a com- posite whole. One short competition, with the quotations all selected from Dickens, is being given separately.) On Entering Chefoo Harbour. “Oh! dream of joy! is this indeed The lighthouse top I see? Is this the hill? Ancient Mariner. Coleridge. On Entering The Prep. “The world is all before me.” Byron. “He wears the rose of youth upon him.” Anthony and Cleopatra. Shakespeare. “A mother’s pride, a father’s joy.” Rofceby. Scott. Prep. Life. “With little here to do or see Of things that in the great world be.” Wordsworth. “Alas! regardless of their doom The little victims play! No sense have they of ills to come No care beyond...”
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“...supporters among the girls. The Prepites, were unfortunately debarred from the joy of watching, as an epidemic of German Measles had broken out that very day, but the B.S. were there taking up their now well known position on the path. Loud and long was the cheer- ing for any good play, and an exceedingly good game it was. The score, at the end, stood 9 to 1 in the School’s favour. Everyone wished for a return match and so it took place on the following Wednesday, a day memorable in the history of Chefoo, as it had again gone over to the North. This time there was an addition of one more mas- ter and another boy. The game was fast and exciting, and so even were the sides that the score, when the whistle blew for time up, was 5 all. BASKET BALL. Basket Ball this term has been neglected somewhat because of hockey, but after the final Hockey Match Basket Ball matches commenced for the first time in the history of the Girls’ School. Tn the past the game has been played in the obscurity of the back...”
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“...81 The Long Run. On account of the unsettled conditions in Chefoo, competitors for the Long Run this year were unable to practise on the traditional course but were obliged to re- main within restricted bounds for their training. On the actual day, however, the old course was used. Though the times can hardly be compared with those of previous years, the results have been fairly satisfactory on the whole. Certificates were awarded for this year only, to all those who took under 15 minutes 30 seconds. The following is the list of official times. Senior. Junior. 1. Kourbatoff 13.15 1. Moore D. 13.50 2. Walker 1 13.26 2. Hirst J. 14.10 3. Smith A. 13.37 3. Learner 14.24 4. Darlington 1 13 42 4. Mair 15.01 Dilley J 5. Rist 15.10 5. Davies 13.44 6. Thompson 15.19 6. 'Mathews 13.51 7. Porteous 15.26 7. [Edgar 13.52 8. Robertson 15.40 8. Tyler 13.58 9. Ledgard 15.52 9. Mann D. 14.15 10. Hutchison 16.03 10. Hirst 1 14.17 11. Weller R. 16.04 11. Pedersen 13.35 12. Weir 16.13 12. Moore A. 14...”
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“...the schools —even to the extent of maiden aunts, who believe all that the Newspapers have to say about the “political situation”. But though there has been fighting to the left of us and firing to the right of us, no “cannon volleyed and thun- dered” anywhere near us. In fact, the Lower School at least were not satisfied with the “brave sound of a distant drum” and clamoured for more excitement. Hope rose high within their breasts when they heard the news of General Liu’s defeat to the West of Chefoo— and the thought of an army retreating through the city with the victors hot on their heels was certainly a thrill- ing one. But alas! the soldiers did not rise to the occasion —and the retreat was simply tame, for unbelievable though it may seem, they retired orderly! It is the lighter side of warfare, if such there be, that interests us at all. We heard of the “comforts” that were being sent out to the troops at the front—and of the generous gift of a cake of soap and a towel that was to be...”
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“...CHANGES IN THE STAFF. Mr. and Mrs. Welch left Chefoo for furlough on January 21st. On behalf of the Schools we wish them both a very pleasant holiday. On account of a serious operation during the winter holidays, Miss D. M. Wilson has been unable to return to School this term, but we hope she will soon be back with us and resume her normal duties. Mr. G. F. Andrew, who has been on the staff for the past four years, was asked by the Committee of the International Famine Relief Fund to make a survey of the famine stricken districts, to decide on the best methods of bringing relief to the starving population, and to choose centres for the distribution of supplies. The position is an exceedingly responsible one, and Mr. Andrew has been selected as the most competent man in China to perform the task, both for his fluency in the language and for his great knowledge and experience in dealing with Chinese. It may be recalled that Mr. Andrew was in charge of the reconstruction work after the tremendous...”