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“...It is with deep regret that we learn of the death of Lulu Clarke, rendered all the more sad by the fact that her parents were on their return journey to China at the time. The heartfelt sympathy of all old girls and boys is with them in their great bereavement. From the commencement of our Magazine she took the keenest interest in its production, and frequently contributed to its pages, and we lose in her one of our staunchest supporters.
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THE STORY OF A GIFT.
Chefoo,
April \2th, 1912.
Dear Editor,
On April 1st a very enjoyable function took place at the Boys’ School, which, I am sure, has elements of interest for all your readers.
Some two years ago when Carrington Goodrich was in our higher Forms, the idea occurred to his parents (Dr. and Mrs. Goodrich of Peking) that the picture of some classic hero sans peur et sans reproche fighting a good fight against evil, couchant or rampant, might stir an answering chord in the breasts of those who daily might have this ideal before their eyes...”
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“...thumbprints made by the coaly hand of Andrew, a clean ballot paper had been found—and the culprit stood discovered in the shape of a small boy with big eyes and roguish face, known familiarly as Froggy (schoolboys showing no hesitancy in turning another’s facial peculiarities to account). Poor Froggy’s failure to grasp the intricacies of manhood suffrage had brought about his downfall. The stove shovel was now requisitioned and we draw a veil. Froggy suffered in the flesh. Thus is the dignity of the Chefoo Debating Society preserved.
Your reporter wishes to place on record that he spent a most enjoyable evening, and only regrets that he has not done justice to really excellent speeches of undoubted debating power. H. A. H. L.
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“...Chinese Revolution.*]
*AN the enclosed be used for the Magazine?” Such was the gist of a message which reached me in February last, the “enclosed” being a page from The Daily Mirror giving a thrilling account of the rescue of the Shensi Baptist Missionaries by “ Sowerby’s party of Heroes.” In my haste I replied “rather,” little thinking I should have to do the work—and that on a sunshiny Whit Monday !
The special point of interest to Chefooites is the fact that the leader of the expedition was at Chefoo
for some years, and he will be remembered by many of the boys of 1896 for his remarkable ability in modelling birds and animals in clay.
I ventured to write to the Rev. E. F. Borst-Smith, and received a very kind reply referring me to the above-mentioned book for fuller details. It is with a desire, akin to that of the Author’s, that we hope to call the attention of Chefooites to this “ record of risks and rescue.”
The Missionaries of Shensi were in positions of the gravest danger, when the Relief...”
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“...Governments, as we desire to express to yourselves, our appreciation of the courage and devotion which has enabled you and your companions to carry your undertaking to a successful conclusion.”
Finally, I would strongly recommend every Chefooite to read Mr. Borst-Smith’s book. To me it has brought further knowledge of the Revolutionary movement, a greater admiration for the work of the Missionaries inland, and an intense pride in the splendid heroism displayed by an old Chefoo boy. May this heroism be widely known and copied by Chefoo boys, past, present, and to be. Three cheers for Sowerby, and another three for the C.I.M.B.S.
A. B. Randle.
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IN THE STILLY NIGHT.
’Tis night.; the world around is calm and still,
While I, awake, lie dreaming ’neath my bower;
The moonlight comes in softness o’er the hill And rains down gently in a silver shower.
Falling upon the drops of crystal dew,
Which flash like diamonds at a queenly throat ;
The trees stand forth upon a screen of blue ;
From far is...”
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“...teachers beaming, children resigned, piles of luggage, jetty frozen, hills snow-clad, roads slushy, the old quad once more and—the Term’s begun,
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And a good steady term it appears to have been, unexciting and productive. Even the 10,000 soldiers quartered in the vicinity failed to raise a row, and there was not even a sign of an epidemic.
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Football flourished. The following outside
Goals. Goals,
Temple Hill Chinese School Boys (ages 16 to 18) of H.M.S. Kent .. 0 .. 1 School 6 2
Chefoo Settlement .. 1 2
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At the beginning of the term there seemed every prospect of a poor season, as all the good players appeared to have left, but Mr.Taylor, the team’s able and enthusiastic coach, tells me that the defence has been faultless, the halves and backs excellent, and the forwards weak, especially in shooting. He adds that within his experience the team has been the most evenly balanced one for some time. I am sending you, Mr...”
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“...those rather tantalising serial stories, the last chapter but one of which informs us that the narrative is “ to be concluded in our next.”
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The winner of the Shield was E. B. Cahusac, with Hugh Faers a close second. Warm congratulations to Cahusac from us all.
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Andrew (A) and Lester left during term, the former returning to England with his parents, and the latter going into business at Kiukiang.
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J ack Corbett of the Standard Oil Co. of New York has been appointed to the Chefoo Agency.
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The Summer Term begins on 7th May and finishes at the end of July. The best wishes of all readers to those who are entering for the Oxford Examinations. The Chiel.
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“...upright and fearlessly honest fellow-worker will not soon be forgotten—nor can we, his closest associates, but profit in a large measure from our intercourse with him.’
“ He always loved Chefoo, and among his manuscripts is an unfinished little poem beginning
‘ There is a town in old Cathay Which gently calls—1 must obey.’
“ Life was very bright and attractive before him when he was called to lay it down, but with a bright smile and a believing ‘ all right ’ on his lips, he relinquished all earthly plans and hopes.”
Our most sincere sympathy is with the bereaved family, but we feel that there is little room for mourning, rather do we rejoice that a past Chefoo boy should merit so high testimony. We rejoice in the inspiration such a record must bring to all who knew Pruitt at Chefoo and elsewhere. Chefoo has just cause to be proud of its son.
A Christian gentleman—a true friend—fearlessly honest. I can conceive no higher praise than this—may I be worth so much.
A. B. Randle.
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“...to write an essay on Switzerland. The chief pleasure of my visit there was not seeing the country, though that was very enjoyable, but seeing old Chefoo friends, and many of the old girls will envy me my long visit to Miss Knight and Miss Ellis in their home on the border of Lac Leman.
Picture to yourself a large white house, standing in a garden, in which, late as it was in the year, roses were blooming. In front the lake, and beyond the Savoy Alps. The Dent du Midi was just hidden, but there were the Dent de Jaman, the Rochess de Naye, the Tours d’Ai, and other giants, to watch the sunrise and sunsets over ; sunsets that made me think of those 1 used to watch over the sea in Chefoo.
When my niece had been safely accompanied to her destination,
I went., on to Lausanne to stay awhile with my old Principals ; and all who were with them in Chefoo will know I had what we used to call “ a lovely time.”
I shall never forget my drive from the station to “ La Marjolaine.” The driver of a brilliant...”
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“...have enjoyed, as I did, seeing her picture, “ The Burial of Moses ; ” only somehow, at times, as I looked at it, I saw not the picture, but the old schoolroom in Chefoo, which is now no more, and a group of girls, myself among them, trying to put some expression into “ By Nebo’s lonely mountain, on this side Jordan’s wave.”
It would take too much space if I tried to tell all about the places I went to : Morges where you get a peep at Mont Blanc ; Chilton, Territet, Montreux, and, one of the loveliest of all, Mondon, the old capital of Vaud, whose walls remind you of those of a Chinese city.
What fun it was, chattering over old Chefoo days, laughing over old jokes, finding out what had become of some of my schoolmates I had lost sight of, and hearing the end of some interesting histories I had only known the beginnings of in Chefoo !
I went for a short visit, but I stayed five weeks !
Gertie McCarthy {Scott Challice).
THE IRISH CHAMPION.
(A Parody.)
Some of those whom I helped to compose...”
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“...fill ; and oh I if we could only fully realise the great measure of good that can be accomplished in China through our small sums of money, surely our acts of self-denial would become more loving and more frequent, and the heart of not only each recipient, but of our dear Master, be gladdened by the enrichment of the treasury and the promises of greater possibilities of service. It is, I am told, the custom in the majority of our Mission Girls’ Schools, to educate and board a scholar for the modest sum of £3 a year ! and the fees of the Boys’ Schools are proportionately low ; so if even five Chefooites agreed to give one shilling a month, one more girl or boy might enjoy the advantage and privilege of education, and in the future become a bright and noble witness of the power of the Gospel. Then any who have spent their early years of childhood in Inland China will well remember with what delight a parcel from the Homeland was received, and though conditions of life have now very greatly altered...”
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“...learning to squint, by constantly gazing through a microscope at her “ Practical Phys.” slides.
Beth Stephen is now at French, and, according to her sister, is worrying everybody, herself included, with Physics problems.
The said sister, as far as I can make out, is having a fairly easy time of it ; namely, “ keeping house.”
Willie Entwistle and myself are sitting for the “ University Bursary Competition” in the second week of June. The former ought to take a very high place, if he maintains his Chefoo record.
Jessie Entwisle is still at the Central School, while Arthur Eagger is at Gordon’s College, having gained a Bursary last year, and he has about four years before him.
Early in May I had the pleasure of seeing Dora and Eddie Ridley in Edinburgh. They seem contented, and yet discontented with their lot ; discontented, because of the lack of Chefuscians. Eddie is trying for a Bursary at George Watson’s College in the near future. He eventually hopes to go to the Edinburgh ’Varsity.
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“...Glasgow, has been accepted by the Central Asian Mission, and hopes to leave in September next for work on the Frontiers of Northern India.
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J. D. Hayes writes objecting to the word “ stall ” in reference to their memorable dining “ Hall,” which occurred in his article on Oxford—that printer again—but this is nothing, John ; just wait till we get your next contribution.
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H. 0. Foucar, who did so brilliantly in the Oxford Exams, last year, arrived recently in England, joining the Association and securing a badge a few days later. He hopes to continue his studies in Canada, after a short visit to Germany.
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“ My sisters are very pleased with the badges, and will wear them on all occasions as I do. I think the “ Old Boy ” who designed them deserves our heartiest thanks. Anyone to whom I have shown my brooch has remarked on the neatness and beauty of it.”
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BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES.
On April 2nd, 1912, to Mr. and Mrs. George Andrew (nee Fanny Riley), a son.
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