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“...THE ORGAN OF
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“...almost pinch oneself to make sure it was no dream. What those sedate young ladies of the Upper School could do, or had done ; well ! it was a good thing no teacher was there.
On arrival at the Home, we found Miss Hibble had kindly prepared a special supper, and then we had an enjoyable evening over Chefoo songs, rounds, and photos, the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Murray making Chefod seem all the nearer. Our hearts were full of thanksgiving as Mr. Murray led us to the Throne of Grace, commending the Schools and all old scholars to the care of our loving Father.
T. G. Willett.
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“...But I hear that there is good stuff coming on.
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May 22nd.—Can’t make out what the Girls’ School is playing at. Quarantined for scarlatina now, if you please. As if every one did not know that the Spring Term is the right and proper time for such luxuries. This was pointed out to Miss Craig, and that was the end of it, as the small boy said when he trod on the cat’s tail.
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May 26th.—The jubilee of the C.I.M. Of course there was a holiday for the Schools, with a service of praise conducted by Mrs. Joyce. The three Schools are testimony enough to the Mission’s principles, and we gladly exclaim : “ What hath God wrought ? ” Buildings, lands, equipment,
men and women offering freely for the work of teaching—and all in direct answer to prayer. Truly a sign for such days as these.
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May 30th.—Mr. Curtis, well known to all Chefooites, the father of Vaughan Curtis who is now serving King and Country at the Dardanelles, was found drowned this morning. It is a dreadful tragedy,...”
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“...Yet, in spite of the use of all three side class-rooms, the room was crowded to its utmost limits. Further, I learned afterwards that almost a dozen Prepites were absent owing to coughs (which have since developed into something causing one of the everlasting quarantines which made up so much of one’s life at Chefoo) ; there were also, it appears, half a dozen girls away. It seems to me, therefore, that it has almost become a question already (i.e., when the quarantines are over) as to which schools will stay out of the united service. This is what it seems to me concerns all Chefooites. I feel sure that every old Chefooite, no matter what his present attitude to things religious, would do what he (or she) could do to prevent the breaking up of this old service. I appeal to all Old Boys to think of a Children’s Service without the girls ! Why, it would be like an interminable quarantine ; which to prevent, I am sure, every man will do his part as soon as the requisite official sanction is...”
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“...assistance of parents or guardians. To remain in England and to carry out this resolve seemed an impossibility. Such things, however, are possible , and of frequent occurrence in Canada, where the opportunities and facilities are so much greater.
It is the purpose of the writer to tell of some ways and means of putting oneself through College in the hopes that other Chefooites may take advantage of the opportunities, afforded in Canada, of continuing their education after leaving the Chefoo Schools. To do the subject justice would require more space than the proportions of this magazine would allow. Hardly more than a bare enumeration of ways, chiefly those drawn from the writer’s own experience, will be attempted here.
Roughly speaking, a College year of eight months costs a student three hundred dollars. It is possible to earn most of this sum during the long summer vacation of four months. The balance can be made up by a loan which can easily be “worked off” after graduation. Many an...”
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“...ve. The prairie schools of the north-west are opened only during the summer months, and for the scarcity of professional teachers, it is possible for students to fill the positions. This is still the case in the newly-settled territories of Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Perhaps the chief benefit derived from this “ working out ” system is the practical experience gained of life while coming into contact with the world of men and things. This gives a balance to the student’s mind, and counteracts any tendency toward mere “ bookishness ” while in pursuit of knowledge during his long academic course. Whatever the profession or calling for which the student may be preparing himself, there is usually ample opportunity for him to gain some practical experience in his chosen field. Law students find positions in solicitors’ offices; meds often earn money and experience as doctors’ assistance, or in chemical works ; prospective teachers test their pedagogic skill in public schools ; and ministerial...”
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“...Chefoo Magazine to set a misunderstanding right once and for all.
i Some, if not all, of the readers of the Chefoo Magazine will remember that at the last C.I.M.B.S. Exhibition I attended as a scholar in the Chefoo Schools. Mr. Murray, out of the kindness of his heart, made a rather rash statement, which was.“That in the School Records there could be found no Conduct Mark against my name ” ; from this statement some of those who were present wrongly inferred that I never lost one. At that time 1 thought it would die a natural death, and if asked personally about it to deny it ; but, as after two years I have again been congratulated, 1 think it is about time to take some measures to set matters right, so I beg every reader of the Chefoo Magazine, the organ of the Chefoo Schools, to very kindly put a stop to this misunderstanding by firstly being disillusioned, and secondly by letting any other disillusioned person or persons know the true facts.
Asking your pardon for taking up so much room...”
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