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“...CHEFOO, N. CHINA (I SEPTEMBER, 1939. CONTENTS Sch. Chronicle ... 36 King’s Birthday ... 51 Chefoo Memories 38 Back in '30 54 Music 40 Foundation Day ... 57 Daily Blow-Off 44 Oxford Week 66 Lit. and Deb. Soc 46 Prize-givings 68 Vlth Form Sketches 49 Physical Display ... 74 A Picnic 50 Sports 75 * * * SCHOOL CHRONICLE. ITQ UCH has happened since the last Chefusian was issued. Conditions have changed; the war with its conse- quences has been brought nearer to us. But, in spite of in- creased difficulties for those who have charge of the business- side of school affairs, the other aspects of school life have not been hampered too noticeably. All kinds of athletics and the normal routine of work have been carried on almost as usual. Yet the war was not an unmixed evil. After their earlier public appearances the Sons of the Prophets had a great reputation to maintain, and maintain it they certainly did. In the field of sport their presence was much needed owing...”
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“...morning the School building was open to visitors, who were at liberty to wander in and out of ordinary classes, to watch sewing, drawing, craft, and science demonstrations, and explore the building itself. In the even- ing the combined Drill Display was given in the Boys’ House Quad. After this we toiled through exams, finally to be rewarded with a welcome five weeks’ holiday. CHEFOO MEMORIES. Though new fashions come and go, there is never anything that is entirely new. This is especially true in Chefoo. The Co-Education which seems such a recent im- provement is simply a repetition of some of the first pages of Chefoo history. Every year the same fashions and hobbies appear again. How many interesting incidents I could recall concerning roller-skating, acorn fights, night watches, pri-...”
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“...“Edgar’s mixture”. The great families flash before the mind’s eye.— Parry, Weller, Moore, Thompson (late as usual), Mellow; they all seem to have a share in the glory of the School. Some names reach into the more obscure past; Pote-Hunt—I used to fag for him at the first-game goal; McIntyre—he once squirted water at me through a broken bicycle tyre; Lapper—a stern but able house-captain; Learner—when he left, he distributed all the remains of his tuck round the Quad. Though Chefoo forgets them, they will never forget Chefoo. There are two memories that will go with me all my days. The Boys are doing House-marching for Exhibition Drill. We are lined up outside the Porch in our House- positions. We are to lead in. John Hirst, the Captain of Carey, calls out at the top of his voice; “Cock House, At- tention I Quick March! ” Who would not be insnired to loyalty by such a command? In the Memorial Hall my closing memory is depicted. We are ending the Dedication Service in which we commit...”
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“...40 the School in its new state to God. If we are loyal to the School, we can deserve to say in the words of the anthem we then sang: “O Lord, in Thee have I trusted; Let me never be confounded." J. S. H. MUSIC HATH CHARMS The School seems to be musically^minded these days. Since the publication of the last issue of the Chefusian in February a good deal of interest and enjoyment has come to all in the Schools and on the Compound in the participation in or hearing of special music. Below is given an account of the outstanding items. THE CRUCIFIXION On the evening of Good Friday the oratorio, “The Crucifixion” by Stainer, was rendered by a choir of over seventy voices in the Memorial Hall. A musical enthusiast, an Old Chefusian, very kindly came to our aid by supplying us with copies of the music, for we had never had so larger a choir before. This year the tenors and basses were most fortunate in having the help of the Sons of the Prophets. Besides such able support in the choruses, the Prophets...”
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“...and Andrew Hayman, a soprano, stepped into his shoes. In such difficult circumstances he acquitted himself well. Naturally the soloists, of which there were tour girls and four boys, spent a great deal of time practicing. Those who lived near the Girls’ House music-rooms parti- cuiarly were constantly treated to the solo “I am the widowed mother of three sons”. Many of the choruses contained very rhythmical melodies and these were sung, whistled or hum- med constantly in the vicinity of the schools. The public rehearsal was, as usual, on the morning of the Prep. School Prizegiving Day. Next day the Memorial Hall was comfortably filled. The audience was introduced to Robin Hood and his merry men by a recitation by some of the Third Form girls. In the first chorus the Foresters cheered the “forest free”. A Forest maiden, Joy Hayman, sang about the hunter’s horn. A short recitative by Little John, Harold Buckley, was followed by a chorus, the call to the hunt. The scene shifted to where Friar...”
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“...48 At the next meeting of the Society the subject for debate was that study of poetry in most schools was a waste or time. Mr. Sinton proposed this motion. The strength of the Opposition was quite overwhelming, much to the delight of those on the Staff who teach that sometimes unpopular subject. The voting was 5 to 15. On March 29th Dr. Judd very kindly consented to give the Society a most interesting and informal lecture on Reminiscences of Early Chefoo and Work in Inland China. The next Monday, April 3rd, the Public debate of the year took place in the Memorial Hall. The motion for dis- cussion was that the world would be happier if governed by women. As usual on these occasions, the girls joined in as part of the Society. The Proposer, Mr. Robertson, was seconded by Miss Earle; the Opposer, Mr. A. Cook, by Miss Kirk. After the opening speeches, Miss John, Mr. Walker and Miss Walker spoke, the latter comparing the efficiency of the Girls’ School with the “dirt and noise” of the Boys’...”
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“...on. The row home in the cool evening air: the calm sea: the songs of the crews: the late supper: the welcome shower. D. E. H. CHEFOO CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY OF HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE VI VISIT OF H.M.S. DAINTY ADDS TO THE DAY’S ENJOYMENT (Reprinted from the Chefoo Daily News) Fears that rain might interfere with the arrangements made for celebrating the Birthday of His Majesty King George VI in Chefoo proved unfounded, though black clouds did make their appearance in the afternoon and a few spots of rain actually fell, but the programme as planned was carried out in its entirety. From 11.30 a.m. until well after the noon hour, H.B.M. Consul, J. P. Coghill, Esq., held an official Reception for British Subjects and their friends in the grounds of the Consulate, which was graced this year by the presence of a great many members of the fair sex, while the visit to Chefoo of a British warship enabled Commander F. M. Walton, R.N. and his Officers, together with their wives, to attend the Reception...”
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“...“Lido” gradually emptied. VALETE Girls Carmichael House. DAVIS Margaret Marie: P.S. ’28: G.S. ’32: Ox. Junr. ’37: Guide P. L. ’38: 1st Cl. ’39: Swam Half-Ml ’39. Address: c/o C.I.M. Chefoo (pro tem.) JOHN Betty: G.S. ’33: ent’d Sch. Cert ’39: Guide P.S. '39: Swam 1 ml. ’38: Choir ’37-’39: Prefect ’38. Address: c/o Post Office, Kunming, Yunnan. LUDBROOK Myrtle E: G.S. ’36: Entd. Sch. Cert. ’39; Guide P.L. ’38: 1st. Cl. ’39: Bask. Ball Cols., Tennis Cols. Capt. ’39: Swam 2 mis. ’39: Prefect ’38: Ho. Capt. ’38. Prize for Loyalty ’39. Address: 63 'Whitehall Ed., Thornton Heath, Surrey. MACPHERSON Janet: P.S. ’29: G.S. ’32. Entd. Sch. Cert ’39: Swam 1 ml. ’38. Address: China Inland Mission, 1531 Sinza Rd., Shanghai. MURRAY Christina: P.S. ’29: G.S. ’33. Entd. Sch. Cert. ’39. Address: Stranraer, Field Lane, Chefoo....”
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“...another idea — pen and ink — back again '—• cut and slash — noble time, sir.” Our local “noble time” began as usual with the BOAT RACES. The afternoon was very hot with an east wind which made for fast times but difficult manoeuvring, especially at the start. Colours were presented to Mary Richardson, Agnes Tocher, Ann Bryan and Margaret Fish, and among the boys to R. F. Miller and David Cooke, the strokes of the two First Crews. It was appropriate and gratifying that Mrs. Tocher should be in Chefoo, and so able to honour the Boat Clubs by presenting the colours. Each of the races was good, but each had its own tragedy which dimmed the satisfaction we expected from them. In the Boys’ First Crews two boys had fallen sick with the paltry complaint of German measles. By the gal- lant courtesy of their opponents who wanted a good race more than empty glory, S. Paradissis came over to streng- then the weakened crew, and two reserves were promoted. A close race resulted, ending in a win by th...”
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“...61 THE SERVICE As the cricket match finished earlier than usual, there was an hour’s interval before the Foundation Day Service began. Parents and Visitors arrived in the Schools’ Memorial Hall considerably before 11.00 o’clock probably because of the traditional difficulty in finding a seat. This year, however, that difficulty did not arise since none of the boys and girls from the Preparatory School attended the services, as the Senior Schools are in partial quarantine for a mild epidemic. The services began with the singing of “All people that on earth do dwell” to the Old Hundredth. Dr. Judd—- whose presence provided a living link with the earliest foundations of the Schools, for he was one of the first scholars •—• then led in a prayer of thanksgiving and in- tercession. The traditional school-hymn, “The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want” was then sung to the time-honoured tune still sung at all Old Chefusian celebrations in the home- countries. Following this came a short reading...”
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“...air of festivity, which was enhanced by the large awning under which the Prep School enjoyed their tea. This patriotic canopy appeared last on the Girls’ School field to remind overhead visitors that the School was officially registered as British. The Tennis matches provided spectators this year with the maximum of interest and entertainment. The three main matches were between pairs representing the six Houses in the two Schools; variety was given by two other sets, sand- wiched between the inter-house matches, in which two Old Chefusians did battle against the Schools, and the Staff met the boys with different implements from those available in the ordinary routine. In the first match, Carmichael and Carey (Myrtle Ludbrook and D. Duguid) met Judson and Paton (Ruth Jacobsen and A. Brown). A. Brown was the outstanding player during the first few games. He kept a consistently good length and drove the ball with forehand or backhand equally well. Ruth Jacobsen gave steady support. The other...”
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“...COOK Winnifred A.: P.S. ’28: G.S. ’32: Ox. Jun.. ’37: Entd. Sch. Cert. ’39: Guide P.S. ’38: Swam Half Ml. ’36; Choir ’34-’39. Address: Clarendon School, Malvern, Worcs., England. EARIE Rosemary C.: G.S. ’34: Entd. Sch. Cert. 39: Guide P.S. ’38: Bask. Ball Cols. ’39. Address: Headington School, Oxford. HARRIS Marion G.: P.S. ’29: G.S. ’33. Entd. Sch. Cert. ’39: Guide P.L. and 1st. Cl. ’39; Bask. Ball Cols. ’38: Tennis Cols. ’39: Swam 1 ml. ’37: Prefect. ’38: Day Scholar Prize ’39. Address: C.I.M. Chefoo. HAYMAN Joyce W.: P.S. ’27: G.S. ’32: Entd. Sch. Cert. ’39: Guide P.L. ’38 Bask. Ball Cols. ’38: Boats Cols. ’38: Swam 1 ml. ’37: Choir ’34-’39 Prefect. ’38. , Address: China Inland Mission, 1531 Sinza Rd., Shangnai. WALKER. Elspeth L.: P.S. ’30: G.S. ’32: Ox. Jun. ’36: Entd Sch Cert ’39- Guide 1st Cl. and Allround Cords ’39: Bask. Ball C'ols and Capt. ’38: Tennis Cols. ’39: Boats Cols ’37 and Capt. ’38: Swam 1 ml. ’37: Sen. Prefect ’38: Conduct Watch ’39. Address: 112 Chandos Ave., Whetstone...”
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“...satisfied, feeling that the trip was well worth these few short hours. To those who had not the privilege of coming we add our greet- ings and the assurance that your daughters are becoming as polished stones and your young sons as growing plants whose roots are in a blest and happy place. Were we artistic we should paint around this greeting an emerald wreath of fern studded with the sapphire agapanthus, opal hydrangea which banked the living picture. SENIOR SCHOOL PRIZE-GIVING Prize-giving Day in Chefoo! To those across the seven seas who remember just such a day once upon a time”, and to the mothers and fathers in inland China whose hearts are here is this written. Do you remember the rows of the blue sashes and white suits and merry faces? Can you still hear the metallic buzz of the scissor-grinders m the wil- low-trees outside the windows, the creak of the punkah and the happy hum of conversation? For you these are old and fragrant memories; for me, a new and happy experience....”
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“...mention of the interest added to the various events this year by the presence and cooperation of the “Sons of the Prophets ”; he hoped that when they met the School in an Athletic Meeting the following Saturday, there would be a large num- ber of spectators and the School would acquit itself well. Mr. Bruce welcomed the visitors and expressed his pleasure at securing Mrs. Andrews to present the prizes, as both she and Mr. Andrews always showed the keenest interest in the Sports’ activities of the Schools. He was glad to notice that, whereas in 1937 ninety-six standard marks had been gained, this year the number was ope hundred and six....”