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CHE FOO,
N. CHINA
CHEFUSIAN
AUGUST
1933.
CONTENTS
School Chronicle 211 Exhibitions 225
Foundation Stones 213 Chefoo in 1983 ... 236
In Boarding School 215 Guides 237
Foundation Day Poem. Tennis 218 219 Rangers 241
Chapter of Accidents ... 220 y C.S.S.M 245
Lit. & Deb. Soc. 221 3 Sports ... 246
Poem. Trees 222 Old Boys and Girls 254
Prep. Sch. Corner 223 Valete 257
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SCHOOL CHRONICLE.
February to July 1933.
“School again 1 ” some of us sighed at the beginning
of February. But this year the school building was so dif-
ferent in temperature during the winter months, that some-
how they did not seem to drag on for so long. Lectures
on “The Romance of Words” by Mr. Houghton, and “The
Origin of Ball Games” by Mr. Martin made us see what
interesting things there are to learn, even about our ordin-
ary games and the words we use. Another lecture on
“Telegraphy” by Mr. Booth was much appreciated, and the
season closed with a concert, the majority of...”
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“...August 1st—fifteen days late—the Oxford papers arriv-
ed. The Exam, was held immediately, and was put through
as quickly as possible, because we were all very anxious
for our holiday.
CHINA INLAND MISSION SCHOOLS.
Foundation Stones Laid For New Buildings.
Another milestone passed, another corner turned,
another day of remembrance added to the history of the
China Inland Mission Schools.
On Tuesday April 4th. an impressive scene was wit-
nessed by a large company, when the foundation stones of
the new Preparatory School and of the Co-Tuition Building
were laid by the Rev. G. W. Gibb, the China Director of the
China Inland Mission.
By three o’clock in the afternoon the three schools
had assembled east of the godown on the C.I.M. Compound,
with members of the mission and friends of the schools. Mr.
Bruce, the Headmaster of the Boys’ School, opened the pro-
ceedings by the announcement of a hymn familiar to all old
boys and girls—“We come unto our fathers’ God”.
This was sung heartily by the assembly...”
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“...atmosphere of the China
coast.
“East is east and west is west and never the twain
shall meet.” Kipling knew his east, and so the Chefoo schools
are in no way Chinese, but English schools in a self-contained
little foreign settlement in the port of Chefoo. True we...”
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“...
and in the case of the Chefoo school remained an English
boarding school.
In the noble cause of examinations, China and cosmO'
politanism faded away. For such a school at the back of
beyond, some universally recognized exammination standard
had to be maintained, and so our scholastic efforts were all
directed towards three Oxford local examinations, correspond'
ing roughly to Junior and Senior Matriculation and a prelimin'
ary examination about the standard of the old Lower School.
The final of these, the entrance examination to Oxford uni'
versity, we regarded as the open sesame from our little world
of China, to anything in the great beyond of “the homelands”.
Of the curriculum suffice it to say, that the English
system differs from our Canadian one mainly in the division
of elementary and secondary schools. We had four years in
the elementary and seven in the secondary or High school,
and for the secondary period, boys and girls were in two
different schools. In the secondary school...”
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“...wheelbarrow? That is travel de
luxe, which no Cook’s tour can offer. We preferred not to
think of the trip back from the sunny south of China to
bleak, cold, wind-swept Chefoo in January, but even then
the two or three days of homesick misery soon gave way to
the delightful friendships of boarding school once more.
A ten year association from kindergarten to prefect-
ship, cemented by shared illicit midnight feasts, games, exams,
pranks perpetrated in lower school and detected in prefect
days, form a bond that the seven seas cannot break, and they
had to stand just that test, for at graduation we scattered to
the four corners of the earth. Wherever our parents hailed
from, were it England, Scotland, Ireland, the States, Australia
or Canada, even Sweden, France and Germany, there Chefoo-
ites returned. In post-war days the Chefoo schools saw even
one or two “White” Russian refugees, and these mixed, ap-
parently without contamination, with the daughters of the
Russian Consul, presumably “Red”. In...”
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“...225
IMPRESSIONS of the EXHIBITIONS.
“I’m sure you are going to enjoy it”, a friend told
me recently as he was enthusing over the yearly Exhibitions
that are given by the three C.I.M. schools at Chefoo. I was
a stranger in Chefoo, and was not particularly interested in
‘the Exhibitions’ (as he and other Chefoo people call them).
It was not until I had heard at least a half dozen others,
of reputation equally reliable, with glistening eyes, wax
eloquent on this darling theme, that I felt enough interest
tn it to even inquire the date on which it was to be held
this year.
However, when the warm afternoon of July twenty-
fourth arrived, it found me, together with several hundred
others, seated in the C. I. M. Memorial Hall watching, while
seventy or eighty boys and girls of the Preparatory School
streamed into, and quietly filled up the white tiers of seats
on the platform before us. Everybody began to clap, so I
did too, to keep up appearances.
There were yet a few minutes before things were...”
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“...226
After that, these little people gave us a very generous
program. Thee were, in all, a dozen songs, sung by the
lower and upper schools, and by selected voices: eight re-
citations; two pianoforte duets, and two pianoforte solos.
Those piano solos and duets-------1 I did enjoy them,
I must admit. I know one man, who, after he heard them
that afternoon, declared with a determined set to his chin,
and a glint in his eye, “If those little kids can play like that
after only a year’s practice, then so can 11 ”
After the performance was finished some of us went
to see the drawings and handwork of the ‘Prepites’. I
thought most of the little baskets and mats and models and
other handicraft were very neat and clever for such young
people, and some of the drawings were quite good. But I
did sadly ‘lose face’ over one picture we looked at. Someone
covered up with his hand the title to this drawing, and then
demanded, “Tell me what this picture is about”. I replied
at once, “Why, it’s a man fishing...”
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“...228
BOYS’ SCHOOL
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And now for the Boys’ School. Although I am not
a Chefusian, I had grown quite enthusiastic over Chefoo
during the first two days of Exhibition, and it was with a
feeling almost akin to pride that I viewed the eighty-three
or so young fellows (big strapping chaps, some of them)
who filed into the seats on the platform up front on the
afternoon of July twenty-sixth. Mr. Porteous took the
chair; Mrs. Porteous and Mr. Bruce were also on the plat-
form.
*♦. T j » n r T** J * l
The Boys’ School program had fewer items than
either of the previous two. There were only three songs,
two recitations, and two pianoforte solos.
‘Bees’ was a quaint and rather catchy number: part
of the boys kept up a soft buzzing sound, while the rest
sang the words of the song. The effect was good.
The last piece ‘Men of Harlech’ was sung by the
whole school; it put ‘the fight’ into one’s blood to hear
the challenging shouts of those dauntless...”
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“...! ’ of the piano with Gardiner at the throttle, was
more than I could see through.
The lads wound up the drill with a slow, majestic
march in pyramid formation. They halted before us, and
after singing the School anthem broke loose and ‘chaired’
the chief prefect, David Parry, and two others of the pre-
fects, Ray King and Stanley Weller, while we visitors went
off to the library to view the boys’ artistic efforts.
Allow me to add, that after these three interesting
days, I too have become a Chefoo-enthusiast; and I suppose
next year I will be gushing away about ‘The Exhibition’ as
loudly as anyone else.
Signed, A. STRANGER....”
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“...air-drome is situated on the soldiers' drillground
across from the East Fort, which has been changed into a vast
stadium, seating over a thousand people. From this stadium people
have a wonderful view, when the boys and girls from the C.I.M.
Schools exhibit their prowess in flying, on the traditional Exhibition
Days.
The business section of Chefoo extends from second to fourth
beach, and the large office-buildings such as McMullan & Co. and
each departmental store, have a landing-field for aeroplanes, on the
roof.
A railway, which was laid behind the hills, connects
Chefoo with Weihaiwei and all the northern cities. The hills are no
longer bare and rugged, for a lovely residential section has come into...”
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“...— 238 —
being and extends far up their sides, and buses and trains, not to
mention aeroplanes and rockets, make transportation to these beautiful
homes quite easy. All the once vile-smelling creeks have been trans-
formed to fragrant courses, and altogether ‘‘Chefoo is the most wonder-
ful city of the Orient,” to quote one enthusiastic fellow-traveller.
H. H. and S. G.
1ST CHEFOO GUIDE COMPANY |
A diary of the year’s doings taken from the Patrol Log Books.
16 September 1932.
Certain queer signs were found on the Guide Club Room door.
Most of us looked at them knowing that ignorance is bliss. The signa-
ture was a feather, and it all meant, to make a long story short—
that it was the 16th day of the Moon of Hunting. The feather is
Captain’s signature to all her Indian messages.
To begin with, we had a meeting or pow-wow to discuss things
of importance, and what the Red Man has to teach us that is useful
in Guiding. Captain told us that we were going to begin making a
wigwam, and besides...”
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“...“1ST CHEFOO” RANGERS.
Taken from the Company Log Book are the following Test
Tapers, which give a little idea of some of the ground covered, since
our last report.
AMBULANCE BADGE (BIENNIAL)
•Name the various forms of giving Artificial Respiration, to a
person who has been rescued from the sea., in an unconscious condition.
a) Describe the method of giving one form.
b) How long should the effort to restore respiration be continued?
c) Give the after care of a person who has been restored.
2. What is meant by Asphyxiation ? Name four general causes for
insensibility due to asphyxiation.
3. What is meant by Shock ? What are the most common causes
of physical shock ? Describe the symptoms. What are the
differences between fainting and collapse ? What is the treat-
ment for fainting ?
4. Tell what you would do for a girl who has fallen from a tree
and sustained a broken arm, and whose nose is bleeding?
{Other questions followed dealing with rescue from a burning
house, treatment for electric...”
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“...them whose play was decidedly above the normal seen on our field.
The School greatly missed the help of Olsson, but throughout the
season there have always been a number of competitors for the various
positions in the team.
D. Moore has made a good captain and is a thorough sports-
man under all circumstances. He has received excellent support from
R. A. King. Early in March the Committee awarded colours to
S. Rist, J. A. Whitelaw and D. F. 'Parry. We were fortunate in
having Miss D. Stark in Chefoo this season and she kindly presented
these colours.
There was great enthusiasm over the senior house matches.
In the last game Paton easily managed to beat Livingstone and thus
carried off the honours. Carey was suffering from the loss of so
many of its last season’s good players but will no doubt pull up
next season.
Summary of matches against Settlement:—
'Played 6 Won 2 Lost 4 Goals for: 21 Goals against: 30.
Critique:—
*,T. D. Moore.
*R. A. King.
*W R. FI. Lapper.
*3. Rist.
*J. A. Whitelaw...”
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“Chefoo.......25”, the C.S.A. Newsletter, in its dainty
silver cover, was eagerly perused by. present scholars and we take this
opportunity to send our thanks and to offer our congratulations to the
Great Britain Branch of the Chefoo Schools Association on its Silver
Jubilee. The following items of news, came to hand from other sources.
Under the title of “Holiday Adventure” “Plucky
Swim in Teeth of Squall” there recently appeared a stirring
account of Miss Gladys Evans’ rescue of a party of Japanese
from an oarless fishing boat which dragged its anchor, whilst
they were using it as a base for their bathing.
By the time that the occupants realised their predica-
ment, they were being blown out to sea, towards the rocky
coast of Hamazaki, so one of them swam back to the receding
shore to summon aid. No boats were nearer than two or
three miles, so the young student laid hold on two planks,
and at this juncture...”
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“...sends greetings to Miss Evans.)
Mrs. Lindsay writes from a Missionary Itest Home on the
outskirts of Toronto, “Just before Easter week-end, I had a brain-
wave...or as I like to think, a flash from our Father in Heaven...Why
not have a Chefoo House-Party?” Even at such short notice the
following gathered: Miss McCarthy, M. HSiicoll, 0. Rouse, M. and
S. Tull, M. Bunting, W. Tyler, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Lagerquist for
part or all of the time. Space forbids the inclusion of the rest of
Mrs. Lindsay’s very interesting account of that gathering.
A Chefoo “Tennis and Chat” took place at the G.S. on August
4th when twenty Old Girls repersenting many school, “generations”
turned up. Many of you have read of this in Miss Pvle’s letter.
(Mary Abbott still recalls Chefoo. We are glud to have these lines
from her.)
The Lighthouse flashes back its smile at the old gray Baby Tower—
The broken wall is white in the hazy moonlight—
The town spreads its smoky roofs way out into the bills—
And the little bells...”
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VALETE. GIRLS’ SCHOOL.
M. Bird. P.S. W.T. ’23 G.S. W.T. ’25 : Jun. Ox. ’31 :
Prefect W.T. ’32: Swims 1 mile ’32: Boating—Crews ’31 to
’33 Cup ’32 ’33 Capt. ’31 ’32 Colours ’31 : Hockey—Vice-
Capt. ’33 Colours ’32: Basketball-colours ’32: Choir ’28 to
’33 Entd. Schl. Cert. ’33
Address: c/o Mrs. Welch, C.I.M. Chefoo, China.
H. Briscoe. G.S. W. T. ’25: Jun. Ox. ’31 Swims. 1
mile ’32: Prefect S.T. ’32, Full and Head Prefect W.T. ’32:
Racing Crews ’32 ’33, Colours ’33: Hockey Colours ’33:
Ranger P.S. ’33 : Entd. Schl. Cert. ’33.
Address: C.I.M. Preparatory School, Chefoo, China.
M. Embery. G.S. W.T. ’25: Jun. Ox. ’31 (Dist. Scrip.)
Basketball-Cols. ’31, Vice-Capt. ’32: Hockey Cols. ’33, Ten-
nis-Six ’30 to ’33, Cols. ’32, Racquet ’32 Championship '32
Capt. ’33: Choir ’30 to ’33: Guide P.S. ’31. Entd. Schl.
Cert. ’33.
Address: C.I.M. 1531 Sinza Rd., Shanghai. China.
E. Ford. G.S. W.T. ’25 : Swims mile ’28: Jun. Ox.
’30 (2nd Class Hon. Dist. Scr.) Prefect S.T. ’32 Full Prefect
W.T. ’32: B...”
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“...259
R. Nicoll. G.S. W.T. ’25 Jun. Ox. ’31 (Dist. Scrip.)
Full Prefect W. T. ’32: Racing Crews ’32 ’33, Cols ’33, Ranger
P.S. ’33, Entd. Sch. Cert. ’33.
Address: 4 Vineyard Hill, Chefoo, China.
E. Rist P.S. Sp. T. ’23. G.S. W.T. ’25. Jun. Ox. ’31
(Dist-. Scrip.) Swims 1 mile ’32, Prefect S.T. ’32 Full Prefect
W.T. ’32, Choir ’29 to ’33. Tennis Six ’30 to ’33 Vice-Capt.
’33 Cols ’32 Hockey Cols ’32 Basketball Cols ’30 Vice^Capt.
’31 Capt. ’32 Guide P.l. ’32, Entd. Sch. Cert. ’33.
Address: C.I.M. 150 St. George St. Toronto, Canada.
G. Sinton. G.S. W.T. ’26, Jun. Ox. ’31 (2nd Cl. Hon.
Dist. Scrip.) Swims 1 mile ’31 Prefect S.T. ’32 Full Prefect
W.T. ’32 Boating Cols. ’32 Racing Crews ’31 to ’33 Hockey
Cols. ’32 Basketball Cols. ’32 Racing P.L. ’32 ’33 Entd Sch.
Cert. ’33.
Address: C.I.M. Chengtu, Sze, W. China.
J. Siryk. G.S. Sp. T. ’28 Jun. Ox. ’31 (dist. Scrip.)
Swims 1 mile ’32, Prefect Sp. T. ’33 Tennis Six ’33 Che-
fusian Comm. ’32 ’33 Guide P.S. ’32 Guide P.L. ’32 Entd.
Sch. Cert. ’33...”
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“...CHEFOO, N. CHINA d sian FEBRUARY 1934.
CONTENTS
School Chronicle 261 The Good Old Days 279
Is it worth while? 263 Public Debate • 280
A Leaf from the Past 266 Lectures 283
A Dream before Exams. ... 267 Oxford Exams 285
B.S. Lit & Deb. Soc. 269 Sports 287
Wheelbarrow-Driying 271 Xmas Celebrations 291
Longs 272 Guide Meeting 292
Prep. Sch. Corner 275 Sailing Experiment 293
The Good Old Times 277 Old Boys and Girls 297
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SCHOOL CHRONICLE
/Z HIS term has satisfied us all by its almost clean bill of
health, its matches—swimming, cricket, football and
basketball and finally, its holidays, especially the Oxford holi-
day which followed the arrival of the results.
The Boys’ School Swimming Sports, after being post-
poned some days because of boils, were carried out, with the
help of a lighter, at the Second beach pier. Mrs. Yorkston
kindly presented the cup to J. D. Moore, the winner, at the
end of the proceedings. The School Football team has again
been able to...”
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