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“...Cher \ i» 1058 AVtiNUt ROAD PRONTO, O^^ Vol. X. No. 3 CHEFOO MAGAZINE r THE ORGAN OF TEE CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION Fons Sapientiae Verbum Dei Southampton Times Company, Ltd. In Deo Fiaimus Nihil Absque Lahore CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSO 1058 AVENUE ROAD TORONTO, ONTARIO M5N 2C6...”
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“...^CONTENTS. Editorial .\ r .. ... 51 Many Thanks ’..>52 r Some Chefoo Howlers. II.. ' . 52 H : Treasurer’s Note .. .. ,. 54 ! Heroes All .. .. .. .. 55 Armistice Day in Chefoo .. 56 1 Boxing Day Reunion .. 56 ' > i The Riviera in War-Time , 57 ■ A Chefoo Reunion in Toronto .. .. 58 A Prisoner in Germany . . .. .. 60 In the Home of the Gordons during War 62 ( A “Wind-up” .. .. .. 63 . Pro Patria .. .. 64 / 77 Engagements .. 65 il-- Marriages .. .. .. 65 ! ! Items of Interest .. .. 65 \ Correspondence .... 68 Treasurer’s Statement, 1918 .. 72 Extracts from Letters of a Chefooite when at the Front 72 i ; ( I...”
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“...CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION -1058 AVENUE ROAD TORONTO, ONTARIO MSN Chefoo. Vol. X.—No. 3. MARCB. 1919. Editorial, How rapidly things change ! Our last issue was printed with the war still raging; this number is sent out while we are thankfully realizing the armistice. One of our correspondents wrote : " I quite agree with you as to the wonderful end of the war, and had a strange belief all along that God wanted Himself to put an end to it, and make us feel He had said, ' Thus far, and no farther.' " And surely we all feel that God’s hand was present in the way hostilities ceased! Many thanks to all Old Chefooites who have so generously helped by donations and paying back subscriptions to reduce the debt. We are not quite clear yet, but we are sure that we soon shall be. A look at the Treasurer’s statement will cheer us all, and also perhaps stimulate us to further efforts. One of the best ways of helping is to secure new members; so, if you know any Old Chefooites who are not members, try...”
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“...52 ’ CHEFOO Finally, please remember we hope there are other numbers of “ Chefoo ” to come ; and, if they are to be of interest, they must be full of news, and the Editor can only print news if it is sent to her. Verb. Sap. G. (McCarthy) Scott Ciiallice. Fir Cottage, West End, Nr. Southampton. Many Tfianfes. A few words of thanks are due to all those who responded to the appeal in the last number on behalf of “ Chefooites—in Germany.” Within a few days a good sum was in hand, and arrangements had been made for the use of the gifts, when the news of the armistice came. All subscriptions were therefore returned. The prompt and generous response received on this occasion should banish for ever the thought that “ It's difficult to get people to give,” or “ It’s such a bore getting up subscriptions.” Such is not the case—at least, when the appeal is made to Old Chefooites. Some Cfiefoo fioujlers. By an Old Member of the Staff. II. The response to the invitation to contribute to this column has...”
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“...54 CHEFOO Treasurer’s Note. I feel I have a very favourable financial year on which to report. The detailed account of our receipts and expenditure will be found elsewhere in the Magazine. It will be noticed that we have used the money handed over lately by the previous Treasurer and the special donations given for that purpose to clear off what we could of our debt of £25 2s. 9d., incurred under special difficulties in 1916 and 1917. We have now paid up £16 19s. 2d. (and have therefore only £8 3s. 7d. still left to pay), thanks to many keen and generous donors. In addition we have paid our current expenses, which, however, have been alarmingly high and a great deal in excess of our regular subscriptions. This we have only managed to do through some folks coming nobly to the rescue by paying their arrears in subscriptions. But obviously this is not a source on which we can count for the future! And it is to our future prospects that I specially want to draw the attention of members. We...”
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“...FOO 55 The Association seems bound to face the matter squarely, and to decide either to let the magazine drop, or to reduce it, or to find some way of paying our increased expenses. At present we propose to produce magazines only just as often as . we have the wherewithal to do it. We should like to produce three, but if we have not the money we shall have to print two only. We are working to increase our membership, as the number of magazines we have to print would stand a large increase of members without appreciably adding to our expenses. • Would all help in this, please? A suggestion has been made that the subscription be raised to 3s., but that might hit hard some whom we do not wish to lose as members. On the other hand, there is no objection to members voluntarily increasing their subscriptions ! Any financial help or helpful suggestions would be gladly received by Mrs. Scott Chailice or myself. In conclusion, I wish to thank most warmly, in the name of the Association, all who have...”
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“...56 CHEFOO The years rolled on, but still o’er all the earth Our British lads, at Duty’s call, obeyed, And reckoned all things else of little worth, The while they faced the foe—proud, undismayed— Proving to all that in the cause of Right, And armed with Justice, they would win the fight. O Lads, O Britons all, we honour you ! And never—no, not until life shall end— Can we forget, O heroes, brave and true, That you for us your fees, did freely spend. Right nobly have you won the victory, And for your sakes all peoples shall be free ! A. W. Armistice Day in Chefoo. News of the signing of the armistice with Germany reached Chefoo on the morning of November 12th. Mr. McCarthy formally announced it from the rostrum. Afterwards the three schools and all the foreigners on the compound gathered round the flagstaff and sang the Doxology. Mr. Coulthard and Mr. McCarthy led in thanksgiving to God for the wonderful news that had been received, Mr. McCarthy especially returning thanks for the courage...”
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“...CHEFOO 57 What a reunion we had ! “ Jolly Miller,” " My Father Bought a Horse and Gig,” and the “Brass Band” are tried favourites. We begin with the first two, end with them, and put them into gaps. I believe, if it were necessary, we could go on ad lib. ; but it never is necessary. This year, or rather this time, we were allowed breathing space while Edith Coulthard recited. She has a wide repertoire, and the selections were “ How the Whale got his Throat,” " Hiawatha’s Photography,” and another on Christmas cards. Edith Mills, whom most of us had not seen since the high and far-off times, added greatly to our enjoyment by her songs. There were several there whom we should not have seen but for the armistice ; among them Ernest Hardman, who had recently returned from Germany. It was specially nice to see Mr. and Mrs. Hayward with us.* As for the supper—well, we fared sumptuously, thanks to kind friends. I heard remarks about “ What a spread for war-time 1 ” But then it was not war-time...”
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“...in all circumstances. In San Remo there is a Recreation Hall for Italian soldiers in connection with the Waldensian Church. The Government will not permit any religious meetings to be held in this hall, but they allow the Pastor and his helpers to give away Testaments to any soldiers who desire to have them ; and thousands have been given away this winter. The work amongst the Italian soldiers at San Remo needs much prayer, for the priests, as always, try to hinder. A Chefoo Reunion in Toronto. It was announced in Chefoo circles that there was to be a reunion on Saturday, December 21st. Accordingly that evening twenty-five of us gathered together—a record number, surely, for a Toronto reunion....”
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“...CHEFOO 59 This past year has seen many more Chefooites arrive in Toronto. Is it the war or the natural charms of Canada, and Toronto in particular, that has caused our numbers to increase so rapidly ? Fully fifty per cent, of us cannot claim Canadian parentage. Well, we all gathered. The girls were given the seats, and the boys lined up against the wall, as far away as possible (a la Chefoo). This was with the exception of one or two who left Chefoo so long ago as to have forgotten the custom. We were hardly comfortably separated when we were each presented with a little piece of brown paper with no particular shape. Then the boys were told that they had to match their pieces with the girls’; and when this was accomplished male and female were hopelessly mixed. Each couple was given a puzzle to work out. We did this, and when we put the results together we found ourselves directed to a certain package. One of our number seized on this with great avidity, thinking it would be the reward...”
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“...6o CHEFOO A Prisoner in Germany. On the seventh day of the enemy’s offensive in March of last year our squadron was holding a stretch of the line (consisting of only one trench, and that a front one !) somewhere in France. During that day's action I had the misfortune to be detailed by my C.O. to “ liase ” with the troops on our right flank. My job as “ liason ” officer, however, didn’t last long, for I found, much as we had expected, the infantry (British)..on our right were in a truly pitiable condition, and were putting up a stubborn resistance against overwhelming odds. By noon I became attached, with my section of two Vicker’s guns, to the " M ” battalion of the “ N ” Infantry Regiment, or rather what remained of them after fighting a retiring action for the past six days. From the first it was apparent the game was up so far as we were concerned ; but we realized that, perhaps, by causing the enemy a delay of some hours in his advance, other troops might be enabled to come up in support...”
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“...66 =CHEFOO Dana Brownlee is getting about now with his right leg in a brace and with the aid of a cane. * * * * Stanley Olsen is working in a bank, Alfred is at the Armac Press, and Rosie goes to school. * * * * Eva Anderson is in Toronto, attending MacMaster University. * * * * Grace Taylor graduated from MacMaster last year, went to the Moody Institute during the summer, and now has a position under the Faculty of Education. * * * * Lilian Jones is nursing at the Western Hospital, Toronto. * * * * Willie Windsor is attending the Toronto Bible College. * * * * Warren Knight has begun again at Toronto University. * * * * Our former London Secretary, Kay Bropmhall, left for China last September. Our present London Secretary is Edith Hayward. * * * * A. C B. Merrilees received his discharge from active service in August, 1918, and is now a Lieutenant on the Retired List of the Special Reserve of Officers. * * * * John Cornwell wrote while on active service. His sister Sarah is teaching in...”
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“...SCH EFOO Correspondence. THE GIRLS’ CONDUCT WATCH. Girls’ School, Chefoo, North China, • July 27th, 1918. Dear Miss McCarthy, Thank you ever so much for the lovely watch, which arrived safely. It really is a beauty ! I’m afraid to wear it for fear of breaking it 1 There were two of us who received conduct prizes. Hilda Evans got a book, called “ The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.’’ Please will you thank all the Old Girls who so kindly subscribed for my watch ? I am really awfully grateful, but, not knowing how to express my thanks “ in flowing language,” I must end. Yours very sincerely, Connie Parry. Easton, Pa., November 22nd, 1918. Dear Editor, It was with great pleasure that I received and opened the latest issues of the “ Chefoo,” which just came to hand. You deserve to be congratulated on your success. I read of the doings of some of my American constituents through this issue whom I have not heard of for several years. You and those connected with you in the publishing of this...”
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“...France as. a member of the 104th Field Artillery, 33rd Division. So far he is the only one of the American Chefoo boys that I have heard of as being in any way hurt. While feeding his horses he had three of his front teeth kicked out, and barely escaped having his face smashed in. His steel helmet saved him. I can report as having heard from one of our girls, Freda Langman. At the time of hearing—it was her mother who wrote about the subscription to the magazine—Freda was at the time sick with measles. I do hope that this great war will weld the Chefooites in America as it has done with those in England. Again congratulating you and those connected with you for your admirable work, and praying that this little institution may continue to exist and thrive, Very sincerely, Wm. M. Cornwell. Dear Editor, I was astonished to see the feat with which I was credited in the last issue of the Chefoo Magazine, and should be very glad if you would get the statement corrected in the next .number. It is true...”
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“...7° CHEFOO Dear Editor, In reading the last number of “ Chefoo ” I found many names familiar to me six years ago, when I left Chefoo. I enlisted in the U.S. Naval Radio, and became a deck officer after months and months of hard work and close study in schools and on training ships. But it seems 1 was not cut out for glory, for before a single hostile submarine greeted my expectant eye the armistice was signed, the Hun surrendered his ships ! We did see three Hun submarines—two in the Downs and one in the Channel—but all three were securely fastened to the far end of a towline, and had a real flag flying above the Hun emblem. There was a little affair with the mines, and 1 observed that a mine destroyed in the proximity of even large ships can give them a distinct jolt. I feel like a tourist more than anything else ; so I’d like to congratulate the Old Boys who have had a chance to pay the price—for you have gained that which is priceless, and cannot be gained at all in peace time. Yours...”
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“...saying good-bye to the old year and to England, may I send you a few lines of greeting and appeal ? Our one year’s furlough has been prolonged to three and a half, during the greater part of which I have been doing medical work in Malvern and other places, where my wife (an old Tongshin Preparatory School teacher) and I have made many friends and aroused some interest in mission work in China. Now we are returning to the work in Jaochow, Kiangsi, where Dr. and Mrs. Dansey Smith (both well known in Chefoo) have been carrying on the work during our absence. Since the opening of the station twenty years ago over 200 have been received into membership, either in the city or out-stations. Among the latter is the great pottery and porcelain manufacturing city of China— Ching-teh-chen—with its population of a third of a million, still unoccupied by any foreign missionary. During the past fifteen years many thousands have been cured or relieved of their sufferings, and some of them accepted the Saviour...”
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“...72 ’CHEFOO Theodore Emslie, Leslie Evens, Duncan Hogg, Kenneth Campbell, Howard Joyce, E. Ridley, Arthur Andrew, George Rendall, Leonard Tomkinson, Ernie Hardman, E. Williams, Bertie Lutley, Edith Coulthard, Eva McCarthy, Edith Mills, Grace Botham, and a few more. We have only added one or two members lately, but hope to be able to report a few more soon. Ernie Hardman is going to be married on February 8th. I will try to send you an account of the wedding. Allen was demobilzied at the beginning of the year. He is waiting about for the Shipping Controller to allot him a passage out to Shanghai. Yours sincerely, Edith Hayward, London Secretary. Treasurer’s Statement, 1918- RECEIPTS £ s. d. EXPENDITURE £ s- d. Handed over by Rev. D. Printer’s bill, Vol. X., Polhill 5 6 2 No. 1 . . . . . . 120 o Donations towards Debt 11 13 0 Ditto, No. 2- . . . . 17 15 o Subscriptions . . 32 4 6 Postage, Stationery, etc. 7 3 31 From U.S.A. 3 1 3 Paid in part payment of In Post Office . . 4 3 debt...”
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“...frequently surprises me to find how comfortable and cheerful we really are under circumstances that might cause depression. 26th June, 1918 (St. PierrE-A-Guoy) .■—Yesterday came a chance to try my tongue at Chinese. I found a Chinaman absolutely alone and undefended—and rejoiced ! I thought it wiser to open up in English, but had to go on to Chinese, and then the fun was fast and furious, but—truth will out !—somewhat one-sided. He apparently came from Shantung, but didn’t seem to know much of Chefoo or Pingtu. I rendered him first-aid when he cut his hand on his washing tin, and he begged a safety-pin of me; and for these small services he was very grateful, decided I was " thumbs up " and " bon,” and gave me at parting a military salute in grand style. We started alone, but ended up with quite a crowd of English and French. 28/A July, 1918 (Warloy).-—We had several very wet days in our last position up the line, and in consequence came out somewhat muddy. Our two days here have been glorious...”