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THE ORGAN OF
THE CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
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1912-13...”
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“...Oxfoo.
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September.
1912.
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LL our readers will be glad to hear that Mr. Harold Judd has consented to continue as President of the Association, and we feel sure that he is the right man in the right place.
Mrs. D. Marshall, better known as Gertrude Burnett, and C. Hamilton Fishe have each respectively resigned the secretaryship of the China and Canadian Branch.
We venture to express our gratitude for their past services, and, in the case of Mrs. Marshall, to wish her every happiness in her married life. Mrs. Howard Stooke has kindly undertaken the work for China, and Arthur Parry for Canada. We also have to thank Harold Robinson for his long service as treasurer for the China branch. This is now taken up by his brother George.
We have heard a rumour that Mr. Armstrong has lately been suffering from ill health, and wish for him a very speedy recovery....”
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“...A CHEFOO REUNION, JULY 25th, 1912.
T is my privilege to attempt to describe a delightful Reunion. This time, for the first time in history, the scene was laid in old Chefoo. Mr. and Mrs. H. Stooke, who so kindly arranged such a pleasant evening for us, proved a most gracious host and hostess. The weather being propitious we were entertained on the tennis court, which was turned into fairyland. Light was shed on the scene by Japanese lanterns tastefully strung around the court, and a large acetylene lamp was planted beside the organ. The ground was strewn with carpets, and easy chairs were scattered freely about. On our arrival, we were welcomed by Mr. and
Mrs. Stooke, after which we became engrossed in renewing old friendships and chattering of the good old times. As will be seen from the appended list, there were over 20 “ Old Chefooites ” present. We were entertained with solos, organ, violin and vocal, one old boy (we knew not in the days of old that he was a songbird) favoured us with...”
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“...credit on those who had appointed him to the high position he holds in the C.S.A. by getting to business at once: his appeal for more members for the Association was quite powerful, and so effective were his remarks with regard to those members who were in arrears with their subscriptions, that when he left for Shanghai a few days later, he had to be escorted on board his ship by quite a number of members who assisted in the safe transfer of the bullion. What a warm welcome he must have received from the Treasurer at the other end.
Mr. G. Andrew expressed the good wishes of all old boys, first, for Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy on their departure home for furlough, and secondly to Mr. Murray who will be occupying the position of Head Master during their absence.
Mr. Murray, who followed, dwelt on the fact that no Reunion could be ideal unless held in Chefoo. In other places where old Chefuscians might gather to spend a pleasant hour in thinking of old places and faces to memory dear, the imagination...”
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“...light refreshments were served, and we separated each richer in memory and prouder of our Schools and Teachers.
Ajax (G. F. Andrew).
List of those present at the
♦Andrew, Mr. & Mrs.
Angwin, Miss
♦Avison, Miss
Blackmore, Miss Carver, Mr.
*Clinton, Mrs.
*Copp, Miss L.
*Copp, Miss R.
Coulthard, Mr. & Mrs.
*Faers, Mr. H.
Fergusson, Mr.
Fishe, Miss Harlow, Miss
*Hartwell, Mr. Hayward, Mrs.
♦King, Miss *Lang, Miss M.
Lea, Mr. and Mrs.
♦Lyman, Miss Macdonald, Miss McCarthy, Mr.
Chefoo Reunion, July 25th, 1912.
♦McCarthy, Mr. H. J.
♦Mills, Mr. S.
Murray, Mr. & Mrs.
Pearse, Miss Powell, Miss
♦Rendall, Mr.
♦Riley, Miss
Robotham, Miss Sanderson, Miss
♦Sears, Mr.
Shepperd, Miss
♦Silverthorne, Mr.
Stooke, Mr. and Mrs.
♦Squire, Mr.
♦Tomkinson, Miss ♦Tomkinson, Mr. L.
Triidinger, Miss Wells, Mr.
♦Wells, Mrs. (nde Grace Corbett)
♦ Old Chefooites.
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E. JANE JUDD PRIZE.
We have recently learnt a bit of Chefoo news that may be of use in suggesting “ prize schemes ” to old Chefuscians able to do...”
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“...STEAMING THROUGH THE GORGES.
VIDENTLY our Editor’s appeal in Chefoo has had the desired effect of awakening more consciences than one ! I have always felt it my duty to try and point out to others, whom I considered better qualified, their duty towards the Magazine, but now under somewhat unusual circumstances, more or less inspiring, it comes home to me that the duty is a personal one !
In a recent number of Chefoo, an article appeared describing the experiences of “ three men in a boat ”
on the Upper Yangtze. My contribution is intended to carry my readers still farther West on the same river, this time not in the good old-fashioned houseboat but in the more up-to-date mode of travelling by steam.
Without any further introduction let me invite your imagination to join our family party (parents and sister) as we bid farewell to our friends at Ichang, in glad anticipation of finding ourselves, after months of “ refugee-ing,” home once again in Chungking in five days instead of forty, as...”
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“...in closing: first, the intense human interest that one cannot but feel in watching the actual process of “change” in a great country like this; and second, the conviction that there are more widely open doors of opportunity than ever before for the proclaiming of the Message of the Gospel. May we all be ready to do our part in entering the open doors ! Lily Parry.
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GIRLS’ SCHOOL CONDUCT PRIZE.
C.I.M., Shanghai,
A ugust 3rd, 1912.
Dear Miss Randle,
Another school-year, and my last at dear old Chefoo, has . just drawn to a close. The Girls’ School Exhibition took place on Tuesday, July 30th. I had the much coveted honour of obtaining the Conduct Prize for this year.
It is to thank you and the other “ Old Girls ” very warmly that I am now writing this letter. You have chosen a lovely watch this year. I am very glad that it is a wrist-watch, as they are more convenient.
I am leaving for England (via Canada) with my parents on Tuesday, the 6th inst. On my arrival in the “ Home Country ” I hope...”
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“...appropriate that Mr. Marshall Broomhall was able to conduct the Foundation Day Service. His address on “ Continue ye in these things ” was, so I have heard, one to be remembered.
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In the tennis matches good form was shown. The following boys took part and played really well :—Wilder (Theo.), Rinell, Evans,
Luce, Hardman and Miller (Z.).
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Mr. Murray worked hard at a programme for the Musical Evening which is such an enjoyable feature of the Day, but what with talent being withdrawn from Chefoo, and much of that left being “ laid up in a napkin,” the task was an impossible one.
In the end, selections were given on a “ Victrola,” kindly lent by Dr. Hills.
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This has been an Old Boys’ summer. They have been as plentiful as the mosquitoes and far more welcome. One left yesterday, but two have arrived to take his place. It has been delightful to meet old friends once more, with their inevitable “ Do you remember---? ”
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We played cricket together, for, in an irresponsible moment...”
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“...remarks freely expressed, when mid-on remarked “ 1 say, you chaps, who votes that we’ve a jolly rotten side ? ”
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The following boys leave at the end of the Summer Term :—Zenos Miller to school at Kuling, Barry Cahusac to business in Tokyo, Henry Luce to Switzerland, Hugo Thor to Canton, and Oscar Rinell to Tsingtan.
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The new term begins on September 3rd, and closes at the end of November.
The Chiel.
CHEFOOLERIES.
(A Guessing Competition at the Reunion at Chefoo, 25th July, 1912.)
(1) A physical feature of Chefoo, the name of which is connected with the Book of Genesis.
(2) An ancient and pompous old gentleman who, though a nonstriker, yet strikes an onlooker as not being addicted to overwork.
(3) An institution which gives the Boys their first experience in the Laws of Mortgage.
(4) A giddy height! The goal of all Chefooites.
(5) A restive steed of long ago whose name savoured of the early classics.
(6) A famous receptacle—a sovereign remedy for feminine carelessness, if such...”
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“...(8) An annual and shocking event! eagerly anticipated, yet shrunk from.
(9) A frequent ceremony, highly personal and conducted in the spirit of severe criticism.
The answers, which will appear in the next issue, are institutions, persons or pilaces connected with Chefoo.
LULU CLARKE.
HE more one feels a sorrow, the harder it is to express it; it is therefore with great difficulty that I now write of the loss of my dear friend, one of the fairest blossoms of the Chefoo Schools’ Association. It was on the evening of Sunday, May 12th, at the age of twenty -three, that Lulu fell asleep in Jesus. Her life, though short, had been one of great physical struggle, for from childhood her health was extremely delicate. After leaving School, she entered the Glasgow University as an under-graduate for the degree of B.Sc. and despite
the handicap of Doctor’s orders and frail physique, she worked well and perseveringly, passing her Final Chemistry Examination in April, leaving but one other subject, that...”
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“...to the East Beach whither we are of course bound, and in which we are really interested. I must, however, mention a narrow escape from collision with a real live steam roller, which was puffing and grinding with great vigour in front of McMullan’s (Who can now say Chefoo slumbers ?).
As we rattle along the road (macadamized, if you please, though perchance Macadam, were he alive, might feel hurt at this term) and draw near to the west entrance ; occupant of No. 1 rickshaw shouts “ Why, the field has grown ! ” and so it has, and while the first game is played with great dignity on the east side, there is yet room for the Homeric struggles of the fourth and fifth elevens which compose the second game.
The grounds of the Schools and Compounds generally are much improved by the judicious planting of shade trees and flower beds, while the Boys’ School has lost something of its brand new and surprised look, by the growing of a creeper over its north face.
Of the old school not much remains; the...”
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“...inspiration, was attendance at the service in the Boys’ Schoolroom on Sunday morning. As I sat at the back of the room and saw the fresh and glowing young faces listening intently to a bright and earnest address, one’s thoughts were sobered in thinking of the possibilities bound up in the lives gathered together, and grateful praise ascended to the Throne above for the services of self-sacrificing and devoted Teachers, past and present, and for the wholesome and uplifting atmosphere of our beloved Schools.
G. H. R.
A DAY ROUND THE DEFENCES OF PORT ARTHUR.
*T was owing to a fortunate chance of having a defective stern gland that gave us the opportunity while in Wei Hai Wei of paying a visit to Port Arthur, in order to repair the defect.
It was during the brief stay there that we were enabled to visit the defences and battlefields of Port Arthur, by the kind, courtesy of the Japanese Admiral.
Our Ship’s Company were divided into two portions,
“ and were allotted one day to each portion.
The Japanese...”
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“...A CHEFOOITE IN TRINIDAD.
THINK that it may truly be said that the way of the Old Chefooite who leaves Home is exceedingly hard. Scarcely has he set foot in his new quarters before a request comes along for material to fill the magazine. And if (as it is in my case) he has the misfortune to belong to a second Old Boys’ Society, his life is made a continual worry through attacks on both sides at once, without taking into account the attacks of his conscience ; for though the Association is to be congratulated on possessing such energetic Officers, I suppose that each member is more or less anxious to do what he can to help them along.
The following lines, therefore, are penned from this stern sense of duty ; and I would request from my readers the same consideration which we are told is usually accorded to indifferent songsters in the Back-blocks or Far West, on the ground that they are doing their best.
The usual way of reaching “ The Jewel of the West,” as Trinidad is called by its admirers...”
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“...many I have not heard from for years. To-day an opportunity turned up which I have been looking for, for many months, one in which I am able to ascertain whether my friends have changed location or not, so that I can send another plugger, endeavouring to get at least a card from them. 1 have just written twenty or so postcards, some of which are to be carried in the many directions of the compass; whether this seed is sown so that I may reap a good harvest, time will tell.
I have not seen an old Chefoo member for over a year. We folks here in America are apparently too widely scattered. Some day we may be able to get together, but when, that will be more than 1 can say. We shall try, however. I have an idea which might be workable. Seeing that each of us
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“...little girl in the world, that will in no wise hinder my course, but rather be an inspiration. Just what I shall do later will be still to decide.
My brothers and sisters are all well and happy, and some day Chefoo may see some of them again.
There is one thing I would like to enquire about before I close. Have you any more badges ? If so, could you send me one to Yorktown Heights, N.Y., and I will remit the money, or let me know if you have them and I will be only too glad to remit the money first. I think every member of the C.S.A. should feel the obligation of supporting the Association by purchasing a badge and also wear it where possible. I shall, if I can get one.
Now I must close, but not before I enclose my heartiest congratulations to the officers of the Chefoo Schools’ Association for the big success the work is growing into, and assure them of my hearty co-operation where possible.
Very sincerely,
Wm. M. Cornwell.
24, Molesworth Street,
Kew, Melbourne,
August 9th, 1912.
Dear Mr. Editor...”
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“...ITEMS OF INTEREST,
Arthur Parry is studying at the McMaster University, Toronto, and is doing well.
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Ida Pruitt sailed from Vancouver on Sept. 3rd to take up missionary work at Chefoo.
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Mary Sears is doing well at Hardin College, Mexico, Mo. Howard Stephens is also at College in Missouri.
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G. E. Piercy has left China and is now in Canada. We believe his address to be c/o Y.M.C.A., Vancouver, B.C.
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Charlie Hartwell is doing excellent work in the Hwanghien Boys’ School. Mrs. Hartwell has charge of the musical departments.
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We hear of an interesting cricket match played this summer at Chefoo, Boys v. “ Old Boys ”—the latter winning. We hope the Editor has received full particulars and scores.
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Matriculation Exam. last January. She is now entering upon a three years' course as a Resident Student at Bedford College, London University, for her B.A. Honours Degree. We wish her all success...”
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“...Chefoo Schools' dissociation.
(In connection with the C. I. M. Schools,
Chefoo, North China.)
: President : ■
HAROLD G JL'DD. ;
cUice-cPresiden(s z
frank McCarthy. es9. l.c.p.
MISS BLACKMORE .
GEO. GRAHAM BROWN, Eso. MISS CRAIG.
TflEODORE HOWARD/ Rsq ,
CECIL POLHILL, fis9, MISS WILLIAMSON F. MARCUS WOOD, Efi0.
Central Committee.:
W. D. MUDDITT (Chairman). • • : MISS WILSON.
MISS EASTON. J. I). HAYES.
MISS MUDDITT. D. A. POLHILL.
Editor of '{Chefoo”:
II. W. HUNT, ".Kansu,11 Aylesbury, Bucks.
.. Qeneral Secretary and Treasurer:
A. B. RANDLE, 18, Maldon Road, Acton, London, W.
Joint Secretary : '
DOUGLAS POLHILL, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge:
PfORTH AMERICAN BRANCH.
Secretary and Treasurer :
ARTHUR PARRY, 66, Gloucester .Street, Toronto.
CHINA BRANCH.
Secretary :
G. H. REN.DALL, 3, Carter Road, Shanghai. Ladies’ Secretary :
MRS.. HOWARD STOOKE, c/o C I.M. Chefoo.
Treasurer: . .A : ‘LA
GEORGE A. ROBINSON, 16, Seward Road, Shanghai....”
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“...A Chefoo Reunion...”
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