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“...CHEFOO, N. CHINA SEPTEMBER 1935. CONTENTS School Chronicle 81 ( Valete 98 The Tungchow Piracy ... 83 < The Good Old Days ... 100 Jubilee Day 86 £ Prizegivings ... 103 Royal Cavalcade 90 < The Long Run ... 109 Foundation Day 94 < Sounds in Co-Ed. ... ... Ill Prep. Sch. Reflections ... 97 Sports ... 115 * * * SCHOOL CHRONICLE /f" HE most startling event of the last two terms .................. was the “Tungchow Piracy” of which the whole world knows. An article setting forth briefly the facts and illustrat- ing the imagination of the modern journalists will be found in the pages of this issue. Spring Term began with an abundance of epidemics; the Girls’ School contribution was one case of chickenpox, which broke out on the last day of the Winter Holidays. The Prepites had the greatest share of the germs and two Old Girls, Miss Mann and Miss Davies helped out with the nursing. The boys had a few cases of whooping-cough, on account of which a few missed the great Jubilee celebrations...”
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“...Five .senior boys have joined to supply tenor and bass parts. A senior Singing class has been started too in the Boys’ School and this made it possible for the senior boys to join in the Cantata this year on Prizegiving Day. We are greatly indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Windsor, both of whom were at the schools in years gone by, for writing their impressions of Foundation Day and to Mr. and Mrs. Lutley for their contribution on the Prizegiving celebra- tions. Our deepest sympathy has been with them in the loss they have sustained this year of Mrs. Lutley Senior and of their son, Jamie. We hear that an Old Girl now in Chefoo recently held a reunion for Old Girls and twenty put in an appearance. Chefoo seems to have an irresistible attraction for Old Boys and Girls. The latest addition to the G.S. is “Jilly”, a little black kitten with white nose and paws. She often appears at meals. One evening she decided to stay to Prayers and re- mained inside the teachers’ desk perfectly quiet. During the ...”
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“...assented to every request to allow the children to have their supper and go quietly to bed. We saw a little of what was meant by the Master Himself when He said,” “Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above.” * * * THE TUNGCHCW PIRACY It has been urged that so outstanding a landmark (or rather seamark) in the history of the school as the pirat- ing of the Shanghai party, which took place last winter, should be commemorated in the official organ of the schools. So here goes. Much fiction has already been published on the matter. We will try here to set some of it in a more truthful light. The ship left Shanghai on the morning of Tuesday, January 29th., with the ladies, girls and Prepites in the first- class accommodation, and the B.S. contingent down below, where they had much more room, comparatively, than the others, who were crowded into fewer cabins than their number demanded. Just as the Prepite “tea” or supper was to be served the attack was...”
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“...surprising that anyone’s face should look a little unusual under such unnatural circumstances. On the American continent the proceedings were pre- sented to the public in illustrated form. A girlish-looking teacher, with a child of about three round her neck, stands up and regards a group of strange pirates, with conical Can- sampandy hats, rifles and fixed bayonets and wild scimitar- like execution swords. The children are delightfully dressed in knickerbockers and socks, but not at all like any Chefoo children that have been seen lately. Another sketch, from the same part of the globe (which is surely far enough from the scene to observe things in their correct perspective) shows two smudgy-faced villains in odd black picturehats, holding revolvers at the head of a bov, whom they call Swen- son. Another paper states that this particular member of the party, spent the whole of the three days comforting his sobbing sisters: no doubt he would have done something helpful in this direction if he...”
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“...86 JUBILEE DAY. I. Jubilee Morning ............. By a British girl AY 6th, 1935, was a gieat day in the life of every Briti- sher, especially for those who had never before taken part in a day of national rejoicing. This was the case with a large number of the British population of Chefoo. Weeks before the day arrived, vague rumours were set afloat, telling of fireworks, sideshows, a bonfire and many other delights. Presently notice was given of a prize offered for the best-designed programme and dollar bill to be used on the occasion. In the process of time various works of art began to appear on the boards outside the Art Room. Some of these designs were well planned and beauti- fully drawn. A grand notice of the competition also appear- ed, showing a gaily-dressed herald vigorously sounding his trumpet. At length came the great Day of Jubilee. As soon as the rising gong sounded, we leapt out of bed and sang the National Anthem. At half-past ten the Guides and Rangers assembled on the...”
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“...89 After prayers, the British flag was pinned on each individual coat. During the morning nothing important took place, but at 11.45 we ascended the hill from which we hoped to hear the Royal Salute; instead, we were surprised to hear the singing of the National Anthem by those assembled in the Consulate grounds. It was my privilege as Senior boy to read to the others at Rest-Time. We read the article in the Chefoo Daily News “Twenty-five Years a King”. Tea followed, with a grand cake and apples. Then we made our way to a field where we held our Jubilee celebrations. Item 1. A mock battle in which a side of three waged war against an entrenched side of two. It was very primi- tive (stones and clods of earth being the only weapons) but highly entertaining. Item 11. A throwing contest in which distance and accuracy were the chief points. Item III. Volley-Ball. This consisted of hitting a rub- ber-ball over the clothes-line. After playing this amusing sport happily for some time, our game...”
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“...90 (By special arrangement the boys and girls had an opportunity during the Summer Term of seeing a film des' cnbing the twenty^five years of the reign of King George V. By the kindness of the film'manager it was possible for the Schools to see a selection of scenes previously decided upon as suitable by the Headmaster.) * * * “ROYAL CAVALCADE’’ The film opened with a display of fireworks. Rockets shot through the air and gradually the head of the King was shown standing out brightly. The National Anthem was played while this was shown, and all rose till it was over. The next picture was of a bright, new penny, fresh from the Mint. This penny was to be the main theme of the whole story, and we were shown how it was made. Soon we were in the House of Commons, listening to a great orator speaking. His theme was that women should be able to vote, and we saw the first lady member of Parlia' ment greeted with cheers. Now came the most exciting part of the film—the story of the Great War. The...”
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“...92 EMPIRE DAY. CELEBRATIONS on the BOYS’ SCHOOL FIELD Weathei conditions were ideal when, at 3. o’clock H.B.M. Consul and Mrs. Ogden took up their positions near the Boys’ School flagstaff. The British Consul’s uniform afforded just the touch needed to make the proceedings official and significant. On his left was the 1st. Chefoo Company of Rangers and Guides, looking smart and alert in their neat blue uniforms: on his right, lining the path, were the Convent School girls in serviceable tunics and the dapper Japanese boys and girls: on the terrace above stood the C.I.M. Schools and visitors. The Consul reminded his aud'ence of the vastness of the Empire over which the British Sovereign reigns. In the course of his remarks he referred to the just pride which the Britisher may well have in being a citizen of such a common- wealth of nations. This pride should result in a readiness for service at all times. Though cut off from the Mother Country, we are all members of one team, pledged to...”
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“...93 would be, for—let us whisper it—Empire Day without the time-honoured ice-cream would scarcely be a success. The thanks of all are due to Mrs. E.P. Railton for the delicious refreshments prepared so effectively and to Mr. Eric Railton for his strenuous work as organiser of the programme and starter of the events. To all who helped in any official capacity or behind the scenes, the British Community in Chefoo tenders grateful thanks. GARDENS. In the Summer number of 1934 an enterprising owner of a garden gave a brief resume of what was happening in the gardens. Things have not stood still since then; on the contrary, they have pushed forward at a positively amazing rate, for no one who saw the gardens last summer would be able to tell where certain, then well-known but now unseen, gardens stood. But I must start methodically. The great change took place in the Spring holidays when a group of about five boys found themselves looking forward to the term for a rest. The aim, when the first...”
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“...94 FOUNDATION DAY By two Old Chefusians /?■ O the scholars in the Schools, Foundation Day means a holiday full of interesting events; to some the culm' ination of boating practice; to others the test of their skill at tennis. This year Foundation Day brought to at least two of us a vivid recollection of days gone by, and the glorious feeling of being able to witness the events in which we once participated, not now as scholars, but as real “Grown ups”. Looking back to Foundation Days of nearly 30 years ago, one truth forces itself upon the consciousness; it is that in spite of radical differences and many changes, the spirit of Foundation Day remains the same. The personnel of the Staff has changed, of recent years the Compound has radical' ly altered in appearance; (30 years ago the Boys’ School build' ing was baiely 10 years old!); the old boats have passed on— (who remembers the Meteor, now all but forgotten?)—and a new fleet has come into being; stone boat houses have taken the place...”
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“...96 Aldis were a good beginning, putting the audience into a re- ceptive mood for the rest of the splendid programme. Mr. Faers, without whose presence Chefoo would not be quite Chefoo, played the part of an efficient Chairman. Thus closed another Foundation Day—the first in many years for two of “us”. It was the same—yet different; but so are we! In the new we saw the old; out of the old grew the new! And we were glad to be able to be there and live it all over again. GARDENS (concluded) down to it. From here we have been able to get sufficient water to make our reluctant gardeners produce fruits worthy of praise. When this hole was dug, a large amount of earth was piled round the sides. There was a move of gardeners to make a rock-garden. Our ideas were vague but after suggestions and hints on how to do it from Mr. Robertson, we made a plan based on a picture given us by him. Though the rockgarden is not finished, we have made a start. It has meant a lot of work and so we have been kept...”
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“...100 THE GOOD OLD DAYS A Chefoo Ballad of Tender Reminiscence and Doubtfid Doggerel. (By two Old Boys) We feel it no small privilege— That’s quite sincere, though trite— To chant the praises of Chefoo On this auspicious night. Chorus Let’s join in praise of Chefoo days At school by the China Sea. For to match Chefoo, in the whole round world What place could there possibly be? Oldest Chefusian Now I’m no mere Chefusian, But the oldest Chefooite. And though my memory’s failing now. Mine were the days all right! We used to rise at five o’clock (Or was it half-past four?) And, ere we took our morning plunge. Run several miles and more. Our food was really Spartan stuff; The meat we swallowed raw And egg-plant was our staple dish With onion scent galore. They turned us out as heroes then, But now, I understand That luxury is turning out A much inferior brand. They don’t get up till nearly seven Instead of half-past four, And all the run they have to take Is down the corridor! Their bathrooms...”
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“...sun sets over the sea; And still, the barren hills reflect The tint of the old School Tea. Chorus Let’s join in praise 8tc. Oldest Chefusienne. I speak in my capacity As an old Chefusienne; Not really old, you know—but not So young as I was then. And since my days things have become • Sadly degenerate; The present girls are not the kind We were, at any rate. We used to go for scrumptious walks In solemn crocodile, To study Nature on the hills And hear her voice a-while. And ah! how blue was the Chefoo sky! And the grass and the leaves how green ! The sea, when I swam my quarter-mile, Was bright ultra-marine. I had a strong aesthetic sense; You should have heard the way That I recited soulful poems Each Exhibition Day....”
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“...thing’s threatened by This dreadful Co-Tuition. And naughty words like “Wurrovonner” Are from B.S. imported, And soon to “pean ur-r-r-r “our cherished “pean” Is sme to be distorted. • But still a bulwark there remains To stem this rising tide; What other than the high intent Of each G.S. Girl Guide! Though it seems that the Good Old Days are now By the Bad New Days replaced. Yet we know that Chefoo’s fair renown Will never be defaced. Chorus So Let’s join in praise of Chefoo Days At school by the China Sea; For to match Chefoo, in the whole round world What place could there possibly be?...”
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“...103 CHEFOO SCHOOL ENDS YEAR Preparatory School Gives Display of Work aT HE China Inland Mission Schools in Chefoo held their closing exercises, prize distributions and exhibitions of work, this week. On Monday the Preparatory School had their day. In a very good programme the best items were undoubtedly the later recitations and the combined songs of the Uppei School. The smaller children were not undeserving of praise in theirs but it was the Upper School who displayed a .eally remarkable clearness in nearly all their songs, so that very few words were missed. The older generation were reminded of their own childhood by the happy little scene from Struwelpeter. A particularly chubby Augustus, John Stephen, commenced the tale; a much leaner number two took on the narrative, and a suitably cold and blunt youngster, Peter North, told with heartless brevity of the sad end to the hunger strike. Mr. A. A. Milne is, of course, absolutely indispensable in a children’s programme, just as Lewis...”
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“...type, a small lake for watering, most realistic vegetation and scrub, and figures neatly cut out in stiff paper to stand in suitable positions. The walls of the rooms showed an assortment of examples of the drawing and writing of the different classes throughout the year. Extract from the North China Daily News by permission of the author) THE CHEFOO SCHOOLS PRIZE GIVING, 1935. /1ft N Tuesday, July 30th the first part of the closing exercises of the upper schools took place. Mr. Bruce as head- master presided and made a few introductory remarks about the Cantata, specially mentioning the fact that the accom - panists were scholars of the schools. Katherine Costerus took her place at the piano and played an opening solo to introduce “Water Babies,” the boys and girls rose, and with Miss Rice, as usual, ably conducting from the back of the hall, the Cantata began. The yearly performance of a cantata by the Girls’ School has been such an important event in Exhibition Week of the past, that...”
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“...of the house keepers and Wardrobe keepers, and the careful nursing of the sick, the general health of the schools was good; and it was remarkable that an epidemic might sweep through one school and yet not spread to the other schools. This was largely due to the constant prayer going up in so many parts of China and the home countries, and to the care taken by the watchful doctor. The climate also helped with its bracing weather and germ- killing sunshine. Then Mr. Bruce introduced the speaker, Dr. W. B. Glass of the American Baptist Mission. Dr. Glass said he did so appreciate the honour conferred upon him of speaking to the boys and girls. He had always been interested in the Chefoo schools since the day twenty- two years ago when his first boy entered the Prep School. Very few of the present staff were here then, it was when the McCarthys and the Murrays were here,—There were giants in those days.—The boys and girls looked much the same, and were just as interesting todav. Like Jacob...”
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“...No matter how dark the clouds, how tempestuous the sea nor how thick the hail around you, there’s a way through for the boy and girl whose heart is fixed and whose trust is in God.” After the presentation by Mrs. Glass of the prizes, (details of which are given below), Dr. Glass commended those who were leaving in prayer to God, and the whole school then joined in the new school song, specially written (words and music) by S. Houghton for the combined schools to replace, on such occasions as this, the school songs of the separate schools. Many a favorable comment was heard of this new song which was sung with spirit and feeling, and formed a most fitting close to the whole prizegiving. This year all the drill took place on the third day, not as in previous years the girls’ drill one day and the boys’ the next, Though neither exhibition was therefore quite as' long as in the past, the alternating of girls’ and boys’ items was an added attraction, and the whole effect was most pleasing. During...”
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“...customary cheers and the chairing of the captain of the school and others, and the general rampage that tradi- tionally follows the close of Exhibition day. But the thoughts of many of the spectators, as they left the quad were with the senior boys and girls, who had played their part in these schools by the sea, and were now going out into the world to maintain the honour of the school; and many a prayer went up that they might amid all the difficulties and perils of the future be true to the ideals of their old school and to Him to Whose glory it stands. /<*' HE Extract below describes the programme on the second day. It is taken from the North China Daily News by kind permission. On Wednesday the Chefoo School term closing per' formances in the Hall were few but select, pianoforte solos or dialogue recitations. D. Nicholls was the first performer, with the welLknown Rubinstein’s melody in F. The next item had the finest finish of all the items—a scene from Matthew Arnold, “The Sick King in...”
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“...bamboo or strips of wood with a wooden stylus, then a pencil was used and finally a brush. Mr. Lutley showed us many charts of radicals, with the ancient and modern form and the various types of writing. There are now about eight different styles or schools of Chinese writing. Mr. Lutley gave a most skilful demonstration of how to write Chinese characters before concluding his lecture. BOYS’ SCHOOL LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY (Space permits only the briefest account of the doings of this society.) Feb. 20. That the pen is mightier than the sword. Mr. Whitelaw v. Mr. Glass. Passed by 2 votes. 27. With the advance of civilisation, it is harder for man to be happy. Mr. Thompson v. Mr. Rowe. Passed by 1 vote. Mar. 6. That the future of Chefoo depends upon its being connected with a railway. Mr. Slichter v. Mr. Kidder Passed by 1 vote. 13. That it is better for a country to have a dictator rather than a president. Mr. Clarke v. Mr. Moore. Lost by 5 votes. 20. Literary Evening. Subject: “Phantom...”