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THE ORGAN OF
THE CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
SCHOOLS
FEBRUARY, 1910...”
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“...in the welfare of the Association, and if this equals the interest shown in us by others, there need be no fear for the future of the C.S.A.
It is with pride that we record the many successes achieved .at Edinburgh by our old school-fellow, George King. A brilliant University career indeed, and the promise of an equally brilliant future. His one fault lies in the fact that he is far too modest and retiring. It is with considerable difficulty that we obtained the few facts published in this number, from various outside sources. We know that they will interest all old scholars, and hope that they will inspire present boys and girls with an ambition to “ go and do likewise.”
ANNUAL RE UNION AT NEWINGTON GREEN.
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Thursday, January 13th, those members of the C.S.A. who were able to do so, met for the third time in the China Inland Mission premises at Newington Green. There were more this year than either of the previous years, and most of us having been at the schools during the same period...”
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It was most interesting to hear from Mr. Randle of how the association had grown, there being now 205 members, and representatives in nearly every country.
Here a vote of thanks was given to Mr. Wood, Mrs. King and Miss Holiday for their kindness in having us there, and to all the others who had helped in the arrangements.
Half-way through the programme it was suggested that we should have some games. The popular one of musical chairs was voted for, and after a good struggle, was won by Miss Emily King. We then played “push-ring” (I don’t know if that is the correct name, but it sounds likely), until some of them had to leave in order to catch trains, and it was thought advisable to have prayers in case any more were forced to go early. We sang that hymn “ Fight the good fight with all thy might,” a real school favourite, and then Mr. Sloane read the 27th Psalm, said a few words on it, and Mr. Armstrong closed in prayer. On rising from our knees we sang together...”
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THE CHEFOO MAGAZINE.
BRILLIANT SUCCESS OF A FORMER CHEFOO SCHOOLBOY.
[George E. King who left the Schools in May, 1902, was one of the five, out of 103 students, who passed with first-class honours. We may also say that during his medical course he obtained two scholarships, five medals and first-class honours in nearly all his subjects.]
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R. George E. King, son of Dr. G. King who was connected with the China Inland Mission from 1875-1903, has just finished his medical course at Edinburgh most successfully. Testimonials from the various professors at the University speak of his abilities, success
and character in the highest terms.
Sir J. Halliday Croom, M.D., F.R.C.P., E., F.R.C.E., E., Consulting Gynaecologist, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, and Professor of Midwifery, Edinburgh University, writes of Dr. Geo. King : “ His record is really a remarkable one, and I feel sure in commending Mr. King I am commending a man who has done credit alike to the University and himself.”
Other testimonials...”
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“...THE CHEFOO MAGAZINE.
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OUR LITERARY DEBATING SOCIETY.
BY OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.
A
LARGE and influential gathering assembled in the Library on Saturday afternoon last, drawn, no doubt, by what promised to be a highly interesting and instructive debate : “ Should Charles II. have been beheaded ?”
Tuck shop having just been served out, it was some time before any of the speakers were able to be heard distinctly by our reporter.
The proceedings commenced to be very lively, owing to an unfortunate misunderstanding of the subject; the Secretary, who, after great deliberation, had discovered the theme, being avoidably absent, deeming it wiser to postpone his arrival until the point of the debate was really settled ; amidst the din we heard repeated calls for Mr. Secretary Sears to explain reasonably, historically and satisfactorily, the meaning of the question.
Above the noise we distinguished W. Taylor in tremulous but decisive voice challenging the historical knowledge and educational attainments...”
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Foucar’s black buck,’ could that imply that she was not bitten by the black buck, but ought to have been bitten ? ” '
Mr. Foucar, being pressed for a reply, said he thought certainly, yes, if his black buck had been first bitten by the white doe.
Mr. Webley Taylor, with withering sarcasm : “ Then Charles II. ought to have been beheaded by the headsman if the headsman had been first beheaded by Charles II.” Roars of laughter, in which Cahusac rose to address the meeting. This was the signal for loud cries of “ Where’s your badge ? ” “ You are no member.” It transpired that he was not wearing it because he had dropped it down the heater in the big schoolroom a few seconds after he had received it. On the chairman being appealed to, he was told off to go and fetch it, and the proceedings became more tame.
Mr. Harold Burt, in a maiden speech, declared that “ Presuming on the unimpeachable veracity of the Secretarial statement, he had been devoting laborious efforts in...”
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the head of his people, and his head was the head of the king-; therefore the people were cutting off the head of the head of themselves, which was absurd Q.E.F. (cries of “ Do shut up ! ” in which the speaker retired abashed).
Mr. Sears said that as time was getting on he wanted everyone to argue whether they were Cavaliers or Roundheads, and if so, which ?
Mr. Beaufie Hardman remarked that he did not see how anyone could help the shape of his head (general expressions of sympathy).
Mr. H. Coulthard said he had been a member of this society since its commencement, and he had never, since the departure of Skit major, of beloved memory, heard such utter bunkum uttered at an L.D.S. meeting ; evidently it did not do to discuss heavy historical questions such as the one before them, so early in the afternoon, after a heavy meal. He . would much'like to move to go (a tremendous rush followed these words).
Half an hour afterwards our reporter, passing the room, saw it...”
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villages in Bedfordshire the missionary cause was represented by one sermon a year, followed in some cases by a meeting, at which there, was a collection, and possibly a few boxes were taken. Nothing else was done to keep up the interest through the year, which soon died down with nothing to feed it.
Village life tends to self-centredness, and village folk are apt to think only of themselves, and their own parish, forgetting the needs of the great world outside.
The missionary message comes to these people, with their narrow outlook, and bids them look out upon the world—the dark heathen world which needs their help—and the message, in many cases, falls upon responsive ears.
I have often been struck by the readiness to help the missionary cause which is shown by some of these poor, illiterate village folk, when once they realize Christ’s claims upon their own hearts and lives, and also the need of the heathen who have never heard of Him.
My work has been chiefly...”
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“...THE CHEFOO MAGAZINE.
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RE-UNION OF OLD BOYS AND GIRLS IN SHANGHAI.
[The following account is taken from a Shanghai paper, but we anticipate receiving a more detailed account in time for our next issue.]
AST night in Shanghai there occurred in connection with the China Inland Mission Schools, Chefoo, an interesting and unique event. For some years past there has been a growing wish for some bon'd of unity among the old scholars of these schools, and it has
seemingly found its realization in the “ Chefoo Schools’ Association,” which now embraces members in every part of the globe. This Association provides, by means of a magazine, opportunity for mutual intercourse, the recital of memories of the past and plans for the future. Last night, however, was the first time members of this Association met for social intercourse. Mr. and Mrs. T. Weir, of 26, Yangtsepoo Road, whose own children have been scholars at Chefoo, most generously placed their fine home at the disposal of the Committee, and...”
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A RECORD SWIM,
T was on Friday afternoon that a record long swim was accomplished. The longest swim is usually two miles; and in some instances three, but to the Bluff—impossible ! No ! it is not impossible, as was seen on the eventful day of 20th August, 1909.
Two cups were offered to the boys for the longest swim (which was a great incentive), by Messrs. Saunders and Soper, of the Telegraph Company, to whom due thanks was given.
All the rowing boats available were towed over to the Bluff by Corhabe, Eckford & Co.’s launch, kindly lent for the occasion, and at 3 p.m. six boys dived from the stern of the launch a short distance from the shore. Each competitor was accompanied by a small boat full of boys, eager to help and encourage (of course they didn’t help, but I feel sure wanted to) their charge. Fortunately no steamers interrupted the proceedings, arid all went well for some time till one boy gave up. Time lagged, as is usual with all long swims, and one swimmer...”
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■Remember Cfoefoo.
Words by Walter Coulthard.
Tune : “ Willow the King,’
Che -foo our home in our youth-ful days, Who can be-stow suf -fi-cient praise? Sce-ner-y,training, and school be - side Link us to Thee,what-e’er be-tide.
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Our memor-ies turn once a - gain to thee And say: This shall ever our mot - to be :
“Come what,come may,we’ll nev-er give way, Stand by the School,re-member Chefoo! ” And let us give, wher-ev-er we live, Three rousing cheers for dear old Chefoo!
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Play girls and boys, play an honest game, Never do that which brings you shame ; And in your leisure, to this give heed Pure be in thought, in word, in deed :
And when in your turn you shall leave
Chefoo—
For England expects it—your duty do. Chorus—Come what, come may, etc.
Chefoo, thy children would thank thee for The gift of Schools, on thy fair shore,# Though placed apart yet in thee combined,
In number three, but one in mind,
Of them may we ever be justly proud...”
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“...that we do not rise quite so early as I did on the farm.
After many discouraging experiences, we have decided to adopt as our motto, Nondismalumiir, which being translated is,_“ We are not dismayed.” I am afraid I cannot guarantee the correctness of the Latin spelling. Oh ! for a few hours-at Chefoo 1 -
I used to think that working with my hands would be very lowering to one’s dignity, but, since the commencement of an open-air life, my views have become much more democratic, besides having greatly improved my health. Open-air life is very attractive, and one learns much of the beauties and grandeur of Nature, behind which is seen more of the greatness of the Maker.
With best wishes for the Association and the Magazine, I subscribe myself.
Yours faithfully,
W. G. Elliston....”
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“...Britannic Majesty’s Vice-Consul, and afterwards by Archdeacon Upcher, Colonel Gerald H. W. O’Sullivan, late Royal Engineers, Inspector of Finance, Mozambique Company, to Clara Louisa, only daughter of the late Albert Croad, Esq., of Shanghai, China.
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We are glad to learn that all the scholars, with one exception, who entered for the Oxford Local Examination in July last, at the Chefoo Schools, have passed successfully. The reports are as follows:—
Junior Candidates.
Honours.—2nd Class, 1 boy.
3rd „ 3 boys.
Pass List.—1st Division, 6 boys, 7 girls.
2nd -,, 1 boy.
Preliminary Candidates.
Honours.—3rd Class, 1 boy.
Pass List.—1st Division, 4 boys, 8 girls.
2nd ,, 2 boys, 2 girls.
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The wedding of Miss Dora Humphreys, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Humphreys, to Mr. J. H. William Armstrong took place on Saturday, 6th November, at St. John’s Cathedral, Hongkong, in the presence of a large congregation, which included His Excellency the Governor (to whom the bridegroom, as a...”
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“...THE CHEFOO MAGAZINE.
THE CHEFOO SCHOOLS’ ASSOCIATION.
1910.
President:
Harold G. Judd, Esq., C.A.
Vice-Presidents :
Miss Blackmore.
George Graham Brown, Esq.
Miss Craig.
Theodore Howard, Esq.
Frank McCarthy, Esq., L.C.P.
Cecil Polhill, Esq.
Miss Williamson.
F. Marcus Wood, Esq.
Chairman of Committee :
W. D. Mudditt.
Central Committee :
Mrs. Scott-Challice.
Miss Olive Mudditt.
H. W. Hunt.
F. E. Parry.
Editor of “ The Chefoo Magazine ” :
H. W. Hunt.
Gen. Secretary and Treasurer :
A. B. Randle.
Ladies’ Secretary -:
Miss A. L. Parry.
Assistant Gen. Secretary :
F. E. Parry.
NORTH AMERICAN BRANCH.
Secretary and Treasurer :
C. Hamilton Fishe....”
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“...Robinson.
CONCERNING " COLOURS."
OR some time past the Committee has had under consideration the advisability of issuing some badge which members of the Association could wear to denote membership. It has therefore been decided to have
a design made with the initials C.S.A. combined with the School colours—red, white and blue ; this design, if approved, will be made up only in the three following articles at present—Charms, suitable for ladies or gentlemen, Brooches and Badges.
Some of our enthusiastic members have recently advertised a larger range of articles in a combination of colours which have no connection with the School, but the Committee have decided that it is not advisable to go as far as this at present; these arrangements are therefore cancelled.
Will those interested please note that the only official colours of the Association are Red, White and Blue, and that all communications re colours should be sent direct to the Hon. Gen. Sec., A. B. Randle,, at 41, Derwent Grove, East...”
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Zbe lEdttov’s Corner.
The List of Names and Addresses have now assumed such formidable proportions that we have deemed it advisable to classify the names under the different countries to which they belong. This will be a great help to members, and also facilitate the making of corrections and alterations.
We. understand, from the complaints made by some of the Honorary Members, that they do not consider 2s. 6d. an adequate subscription. We would draw their attention to Vol. I., No. 2, page 30; here they will find the following sentence : “ The subscription would be 2S. 6d. per annum as a minimum, but we do not like to bind our friends not to send more. ’ ’
Any of the photos appearing in the Magazine may be had as ordinary printed post cards at is. per dozen, postage extra.
We publish in this number a song--'' Remember Chefoo,” and we hope all Old Chefooites will learn it, and be able to join in the “ three rousing cheers ” whenever a reunion or other opportunity...”
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“...CONTENTS
. Fhe Boys’ . School in 1892 :> ‘ Editorial * <Chefoo" Correspondence’.
List of C.S.A. Officials Concerning " Colours "
The Editor’s Corner Complete List of Names
Frontj^piede
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Addresses.,
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