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“...CHcFOQ $
TGRQ'i'UQi. ~ OFf
THE ORGAN OF
THE CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
SCHOOLS^
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“...way, having fallen in love with some fair one.”
Since coming here, however, I have been, brought into very much
closer touch with old friends than before. Chefoo is well represented in Toronto. Besides myself, there are Paul Goforth, Gardiner and Morrison Taylor, Willie Windsor, Arthur Parry, Mrs. Naftel, and the sole and lonely (?) Chefooette, Mary Ririe. As my own home in Hamilton is only forty miles distant, my brothers too are quite near, while Jack Wright, Douglas Avison, and R. H. Judd are all at present resident in the province of Ontario.
Through the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Helmer and Mr. and Mrs. King, the C.I.M. Home has been thrown open several times during the winter to our young folks and their friends, and on each occasion thoroughly enjoyable evenings have been spent. Though we have hardly sufficient numbers of true Chefoo blood to sustain the old rounds in a worthy manner, we were able to work off vocal energy in other ways. The intended-to-be-peaceful game of “ Missionary...”
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“... was largely in honour of the birthday of the two Taylor brothers, which oddly enough occur within a few days of one another. Our congratulations to them both !
All in all, a pleasanter series of evenings it would be impossible to imagine, and if our reunion proper, when it does come, is to be gauged by these foretastes, it will surely be splendid ! Our hearty thanks, and those of all Chefooites, go out to Mr. and Mrs. Helmer and Mr. and Mrs. King, who are doing all in their power to promote Chefoo interests here in Canada.
Now, my dear Mr. Editor, I can hear your persecuted sigh at my volubility, and hasten to apologize, hoping you will see fit to forgive a first offence. Yours very sincerely,
George H. Duff, Junr.
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“...ECHO FROM THE WILDS.
C/o Olaa Sugar Co., Ltd.,
Dear Mr. Editor, Olaa, Hawaii, T.H.
It was with the greatest delight I received a copy of the Chefoo
Magazine through the kindness of that hustling Secretary you have in the United States, William Cornwell. He jumped all over me, in a similar manner to those Prefects, dearly loved, in Old Chefoo days, and ripped me up for the reason I had not joined such a happy Association. In answer I posted him a money order, just as soon as the cannibals would let me, and explained to him that never had I received any notification that such a Society existed, and felt very, very sorry to think that I had missed seven years of news of doings in Old Chefoo. I see that I am the sole Old Boy, or Old Girl for that matter, in the territory of Hawaii. Hard luck !
Mr. Editor, you will undoubtedly like to question me as to how one could ever be stranded and live in such an out-of-the-way place as Hawaii. In the days when Bob Parry held the Shield, George Robinson...”
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“...the breasts of the juvenile spectators. Whatever it is, the interest is undoubted and vocal.
The teams for the final were :—
Reds: Evans (Capt.), Ririe, Lindberg, Baird, Bobby and Wilder.
Blues: Hoste (Capt.), Lyman, Soderbom, Thomson, Emslie and Hoste (W.).
The Reds finished with two goals to their opponents’ one. The better side won, but the losers played a plucky game.
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Cecil Wilson (“ Cis ”) has joined the local firm of Messrs. H. E. Railton & Co.
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Arnold Bryson passed through Chefoo during the winter holidays. He is one of the Old Guard, and those here at the time were as delighted to see him as he was to be back in the old haunts once more. We have just seen the sad news of the death of his mother, after a long illness, and would express our sympathy.
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“...Reggie Squire (“ Uncle ”) was here recently on his way to England. I gather that he proposes to study engineering, probably at Glasgow.
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Charlie Hartwell and his wife have had an unpleasant experience on their way to Chefoo from the interior cf the Province. Mrs. Hartwell was set on to and robbed by some of the disbanded soldiers who were infesting the roads at the time. Mrs. Hartwell was naturally much upset, and Hartwell was threatening to revise his opinion on Republics generally.
The Annual Athletic Sports have a never failing interest of their own. What Old Boy would not give a month’s salary to be on the field again on a Sports Day ? And may I tell you that the Meeting is better than it ever was ? the organisation this year being an improvement on previous years. The weather played all sorts of tricks, and Jupiter Pluvius succeeded in demonstrating how to bisect a given Meeting, that is to divide it into two equal parts. A full account of the sports appears on another page...”
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“...consisted chiefly of the wonderful productions of an accomplished chef, and then all were eager for the advance to begin, and the trembling Terriers were not far from the front in the assault, which was carried out in proper Chefoo fashion.
After tea was finished we went upstairs for some music and games, while those who had been fortunate enough to be “ told off ” to clear the field were doing their work (they took a long time). The first game in which we indulged, a hunt for proverbs, was doubtless the most suitable to begin with, for what harassed soul was not helped by the words of advice later on in the evening, when struggling to find answers to the many questions which had been prepared for it by a thoughtful but relentless “ fate ! ” Another outlet was found for Chefoo ability in “ clumps,” and such perhaps obscure an object
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“...returning thanks for Chefoo and the wondrous benefits that we had reaped from our connection with it.
“ The first act’s doubtful we should say,
It is the last commends the play.”
On behalf of all present that evening I should like to take this opportunity of publicly thanking Mr. and Mrs. Judd for their kindness to us. I may safely say that we all enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.
Cecil M. Mills.
PRESENT:
Theodore Anderson.
Mr. and Mrs. Graham Brown. Frank Brown.
Rose Clarke.
Nessie Cooper.
W. E. Cooper.
Walter Coulthard.
Harold Coulthard.
Cowan Dickie.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Judd. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Judd.
Lina Kay.
Cecil M. Mills.
Nessa Walker.
Willie Walker.
Mamie Weir.
Evelyn Weir.
Cecil Weir.
WANDERINGS.
PO sooner had I joined the Association than I was pounced upon for an article : that article has been long in appearing, so long, in fact, that the Secretary must be looking on it as a “ bad debt.” He suggested that I should tell of my doings since leaving Chefoo, and I think I shall follow...”
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“...was surprising what an enjoyable time I had (there is a certain amount of pleasure in going out for the express purpose of getting wet).
On returning home with my parents I found a position in the government school vacant; owing to the Revolution, however, the school was closed soon after, and I was forced to swell the ranks of the unemployed.
The P. and O. liner, 5.5. Nyanza, left Shanghai on the 2nd of February. Our party consisted of eight C.I.M. Missionaries, Cowan Dickie, who had just left Chefoo, and myself. For my part, the sea journey was the same as most of them are. It was impossible to see much through the porthole, as I usually “felt tired” and “thought I had better lie down.” One of the party brought forward an original excuse for retiring early—he “ felt cold.” Oh ! no, the sea did not affect him in the least, it was just the cold—and to keep up the pretence, he made his appearance at meals, for the next day or two, wearing an overcoat!
For the most part, the steamer made very...”
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“...asked if I had ever been to Chefoo. On my answering in the affirmative, he said, “Shake hands on it, so have I.” It was Hugh James.
The trip across the herring-pond was far more enjoyable than I had expected. I saw something of Montreal before proceeding to Toronto, where I met a number of Chefooites. My next move was to London, Ontario, where I am at present. I commenced my study of medicine in Western University last September and am now beginning to realize that the “ beginning of the end ” of my first year is drawing near ; in fact, before this goes to press, the examination will be a thing of the past.
It is almost needless for me to say how much I appreciate the Magazine. There are no other Chefuscians here with whom I can talk of bygone days, and so it is with added interest that I read the articles written by those whom I have known well, and again, by those whom I have never seen, yet to whom I feel drawn by the ties of dear old Chefoo. Long live Chefoo ! !
H. O. Foucar.
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“...won by Rowley Evans. Loud cheers greeted the announcement of the winner’s name, and eyes, not only green but all colours, gloated over the prized trophy as “ Ape ” carried it away. Evans’ name will occupy the last space on the old Shield, but, coming athletes, do not you be alarmed, for I hear that endeavours are being made to present the School with a new and better Shield.
Cheers for Mrs. Corbett and others who had so ably arranged the programme brought another eventful occasion to a close.
A Chefoo Chefooite.
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“...X'
Dear Mr. Editor,
I have just received the last number of Chefoo, and have read it with exceptional interest.
I have been here about a year and a half now, and enjoy the work very much. I expect to stay another two years, and then go to Toronto to study medicine, in preparation for a return to China.
I was fortunate enough to get up to Chefoo for the Summer holidays last year, and hope to do so again this year.
Last year I was very pleased to have Frank Parry here in the C.I.M. Training Home. This year no Old Chefooites have come, but I hear that next Autumn, at least one and perhaps two will be coming. Needless to say I am looking forward to that time with a great deal of pleasure.
This Chinese New Year I went for a two-day visit to Kuling. There 1 saw Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay, Miss Aplin, and Miss Burns, all of whom are connected with Chefoo, and spent a very enjoyable evening with them. Mrs. Lindsay has already given a description of Kuling to this paper, so I shall not give another....”
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“...entirely pleasant. At any time between two and four-thirty in the afternoon the poor unfortunate beings may be seen splashing or riding through the water that is well above the tow-path, and yet occasionally we may see their faces lighten and the cares fall from their shoulders as they watch the beautiful rhythm of the ’Varsity, and remark on the sure outcome of the race on March 15th.
Another fact of interest is the coming reunion, and may many of us be there to enjoy it and re-tell the stories of Chefoo School days I
Sincerely yours,
J. A. Hayes.
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“...pretty good job, am forced to overlook a number of things. 1 am first assistant book-keeper of the Olaa Sugar Co., having a staff of nine, including timekeepers, under me, all white men.
“ Enclosed please find money order to cover dues, in order to belong to something I’ve never heard of before. In 1906 there was no such Association, or, if there was, I was blind about it. I recollect a number of ‘Old Boys’ subscribing together for a shield ; but, apart from that, why, I’ve never been notified. You were always a pretty good ‘ bum.’ in Chefoo, so am answering to your request this time, and see what comes of it. Let me have any other information about the C.I.M. Schools which may be of interest.
Best chin-chins,
A. Stanley Clarke.
“ I will fill that blank (subscription form) and send you the money as soon as I can get time. This happens to be Sunday, so I am not able to get the money order filled out.” “Vic” Lagerquist.
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“...Chefoo Schools' Association.
(In connection with the C. I. M. Schools, Chefoo, North China.)
‘President :
HAROLD G. JUDD.
MISS BLACKMORE.
GEO. GRAHAM BROWN, Esq MISS CRAIG.
THEODORE HOWARD, Esg.
‘Vice-Presidents:
frank McCarthy, es«. l.c.p. CECIL POLHILL, Esfi.
MISS WILLIAMSON.
P. MARCOS WOOP, Esg.
' Central Committee:
W. I). MUDDITT (C7,MISS WILSON.
MISS EASTON. ‘ . J. D. HAYES.
MISS MUDDITT. D. A. POLHILL.
Editor of “ Chefoo ” :
H. W. HUNT, " Kansu,” Aylesbury, Bucks.
Qeneral Secretary and Treasurer :
A. B. RANDLE, 18, Maldon Road, Acton, London, W.
joint Secretary : .
DOUGLAS POLHILL, Ridley Hall, Cambridge.
AMERICAN BRANCH. Secretary and Treasurer : WILLIAM CORNWELL, Yorktown Heights, Westehester Co., New York,
CANADIAN BRANCH.
Secretary and Treasurer:
ARTHUR PARRY,.MacMaster University, Toronto.
CHINA BRANCH.
Secretary: ' .
G. H. RENDALL, 3. Carter Road, Shanghai.
Ladies’ Secretary : ■ ,
MRS. HOWARD STOOKE, c/o C.I.M. Chefoo.
Treasurer:
GEORGE A. ROBINSON, 16, Seward Road, Shanghai...”
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