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“...OCTOBER 1920.
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In Deo Fidimus Nihil Absque Lahore.
Fons Sapienfiae Verbum Dei.
W. H. Stafford & Co., Ltd., Printers, 92 Railway Road, Leigh, Lancs....”
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“...far is Only ^>20, for England and Scotland. The only member of the Association in Ireland as far as we know, has sent a contribution. Looking at the list of names we realise that only a very small proportion of members of the Association have contributed ; surely Chefooites should do better than this 1
One thing more. Not a single copy of the October Mag., for which we appealed in our last issue, has been sent to the Editor. Will our Hon. Secretaries please look round again, and if they can find any left over, will they kindly send them back as-requested?
G. (McCarthy) Scott Challice.
Fir Cottage, West End,
Near Southampton.
Cbefoo Schools’ War (Demorial Srinb.
I must confess to a certain amount of surprise and a great deal of disappointment, at the exceedingly meagre response there has been to the appeal for donations to this most excellent fund. There is not the slightest doubt that all who ever attended the Chefoo Schools received not only a splendid education, but also had, in every sense...”
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I sincerely hope this personal appeal will give the necessary impetus to the fund, so that we in England shall not be behind those in China in showing our appreciation of all that has been done for us by the Schools, and for our country by many of the Scholars.
Yours very sincerely,
W. D. Mudditt, Hon. Treasurer.
All donations to W. D. Mudditt, 25 Monument Street, London, E.C. 3.
LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS TO THE CHEFOO WAR MEMORIAL FUND.
H. J. McCarthy. O. St. M. Williams. Miss Aplin.
Miss Willett.
D. Polhill.
Miss O. Copp.
H. G. Judd. Miss M. Wilson. Miss B. Stark.
Miss. G. Parry.
Mrs. Lutley.
R. H. Mungeam.
H. James.
Miss G. Price,
Miss H.M. Reis.
A. B. Randle & family.
C. F. Hogg.
Misses O. & G. Botham. Miss H. Gibb.
M rs. Chailice.
Mrs. W. Callis.
Mrs. H. Callis.
J. S. Green.
A. F. Lutley.
W. D. Mudditt.
A Cbefoo Webbing.
(From a letter to an old Chefooiie).
“Now I am going to tell you about Gladys McMullen’s wedding. The poor girl was married three times; first at the Consulate...”
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Jottings from a C.I.CD.B.S. Journal.
“When found, make a note of.”—CAPT. CUTTLE.
A new Master—Mr. H. J. Chalkley, B. A.—arrived during December to take the place of Mr. Harris who has gone on furlough. The Girls’ School, also, had most interesting additions to the staff in the persons of Miss Grace Taylor, B.A., and Miss Nellie Wilson, B.Sc., both of whom are old Chefooites (or should I say Chefuscians?). (No!—Editor). We cordially wish happy years of service to the new-comers.
January witnessed the passing of Mrs. Cameron, well-known and loved by many in the C.S.A., and of Dr. Corbett, splendid veteran and the Nestor among missionaries. Both were warm friends of the Schools and will be greatly missed.
Mr. Lea was warmly welcomed on his return early in January. For the time being he is undertaking the work of Port Chaplain.
Feb. 3rd. Opening service (the Northerners absent of course) conducted by Dr. S. Macfarlane who spoke on “My son, give me thine heart.”
Mar. 17th. The 25th...”
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“...States Army.
The competition was open to the scholars of all schools in the Scranton N.Y. district, which comprises some thirty counties; and nearly five hundred essays were sent in. Out of all these competitors Mary Ferguson carried off the first prize which was a silver cup and $225.
Other districts held competitions also, and in all fifty five 1st prize essays were sent to the Adjutant General of the Army, Mary’s among them. Out of these fifty-five, three won prizes, and ten honourable mention ; Mary Ferguson’s was one of the ten. Well done Chefoo again I We hope the success was duly celebrated in the Girls’ School.
By CDotor4orry to Rermansbab.
This is not a guide book, so of the country through which we passed from Queritu on the Mesopotamian frontier, to Kermanshah, the place where we were to spend our month’s leave, up in the Persian hills, away from the dreary scorched monotony of the plain, I can say but little.
We left Bagdad in the evening, and after a night’s travelling in the...”
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others who had not the privilege of being “Gunners” so as far as we were concerned hardly existed), commandeered a special lorry, resolved to die rather than be parted from our kit.
Then we started, bumping our way over unmade roads, and catching but a fleeting glimpse of the changing landscape through the clouds of dust. Occasionally we stopped to fill our radiator and ourselves with ice-cold water from the snow-clad mountains, for being still in the plains, the heat was terrific and we were without shelter, sitting in our shirt-sleeves under the sweltering sun.
We were in the depths of depression till we began to climb; then, as the air grew cooler, spirits (metaphorically, of course) rose, until, when we were nearing the top of the Paitac pass, and could see the small camp at the bottom spreading away like a tiny patch of snow six thousand feet below us, somebody, I think it was the Major, suggested a song.
We turned at once to the youngest subaltern, who boasted a chesty baritone...”
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Already the resourceful British Tommy had produced some rope, and, slipping it under the beast’s belly, we hoisted it to its feet with great gusto The camel-driver watched with stolid indifference until the operation was complete, when with a word of thanks to Allah, a polite ignorance of our presence, and a kick in the stomach to'the camel—which indeed must have hurt his bare foot more than it hurt the camel, he went on his way perspiring.
So did we. Down the further side of the pass we ran, twisting, turning, with brakes screaming or engine roaring, through a totally different type of country from that through which we had passed hitherto.
On either side of us swept green-clad slopes, with ribs of black rock jutting out here and there, while trees, leaning over, cast their welcome shade on the road down which we travelled. The country-side was a riot of rank vegetation till we reached the plains once more, and there found cultivation and more or less ordered growth.
Here, near...”
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This was a change indeed. For miles round the city stretched luxuriant orchards and flourishing vineyards, bordered by swaying poplars which bowed and beckoned to us as the wind from up the valley moved them.
Right round the outer wall we crawled, for the lorry seemed to lose its speed once our goal was well in sight, and all of us, even the Major, who was still suffering from the effects of having given a pathetic rendering of You called me baby doll a year ago,” strained our necks to catch the first glimpse of the rest camp which was to be our home for our month in Kermanshah.
Of the month in that city I must say little, or write a book. Suffice it therefore, if I state that for sheer and unparalleled enjoyment it would have been hard to beat. Facilities for games of every description had been provided, but for these we had little time. The multitude of new sensations, of strange sights, and still stranger and never to be forgotten smells that saluted us in and around the town...”
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F5ints from Canada.
Continued from Vol. XI, No. 3, p. 69.
As a Stenographer a girl can earn from $13 to $18 per week. The training for a stenographer takes about six months, and costs about $15 per month for tuition.
A graduate nurse gets good pay after three years' training. The beginner has to find her own uniform at a minimum cost of $25. The Hospital provides board and lodging, and in some cases any extra uniform required. The entrance age is twenty-one.
Students help themselves through college though they find it difficult to put themselves through.” There are openings for holiday work that bring returns, but the amount depends on the individual and his or her capacity for making or seizing an opportunity.
An Arts course might be reckoned at from $50 to $60 for the first year, exclusive of special fees and books; the other years a little higher.
A Medical course is more expensive and now takes six years.
As a year must elapse between the 6th Form at Chefoo and entrance to...”
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thoughtfulness, had ordered to be in readiness to convey us the three and a half miles to the Hall.
During the drive we had great fun, and Mrs. Scott-Challice felt especially pleased with herself as she did a roaring trade in Badges. It was on this same memorable occasion that Colonel Winn was elected an Hon. member of the C. S.A., which, greatly to his joy, enabled him to purchase one of our badges. Sad to relate he promptly fell into disgrace with the Badge-Controller, by his brazen attempt at profiteering. Having just paid half-a-crown for his badge he endeavoured to entice Mr. Joyce to buy it from him for three shillings!
On reaching our destination we were welcomed by Mr. Polhill, and his two daughters Eileen and Ellie, and Evelyn Polhill (nee Wood).
Then we scattered and made delightful tours of investigation through the grounds. Some of us risked our lives in a punt, others played tennis, others again preferred croquet, others bowls; and some of us just wandered round...”
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work. Then Jack McCarthy electrified the company by appearing with pads on both arms, and also strapped on the back of his legs. Altogether his side scored forty runs, and the other side made fifty four runs, and then retired.
By this time it was raining pretty steadily, so we adjourned to the house, and had some rousing games of hide-and-seek” and “French catchers.” Then we let off steam by singing some good old Chefoo Rounds, which were sung so lustily that we hardly heard the gong for tea !
After tea we played several games, the most amusing of which was Questions and Answers. Everyone was provided with a piece of paper on which they wrote a word, then passed it on to their next door neighbour who wrote a question underneath it—the favourite question seemingly was Where do flies go in the Winter?” Once more the slip of paper was passed on and this time the question had to be answered in poetry, and the first word had to be introduced in the answer.
The poem which aroused most...”
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A Cambridge Cetter.
St. John's College, Cambridge. Dear Editor,
It will be of interest to you in all probability to hear of the doings of such Chefooites as are up here. We number at the moment three, including Charlie James who, though never actually at Chefoo himself, may yet legitimately be reckoned an Old Chefooite for several of his brothers and sisters were there. Charlie James who lost a leg while serving in France is now at Trinity College engaged in abstruse mathematical problems, with a view to a Mathematical Tripos. Henry Wright who served in France in the 7th Royal Surreys is now at Downing College studying for a Medieval and Modern Language. Tripos, while I am studying the now somewhat despised Classics.
The number of men who are reading “stinks”—which is the polite way of referring to scientific pursuits—is extraordinary, and so unprecedented are the numbers studying medicine that the University authorities are experiencing considerable difficulty in procuring the...”
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separate Mission of its own. Addresses were given each evening at 8-30 in four different places simultaneously by the four Missioners. Although the Mission did not produce all the results that were hoped for, yet not a few were brought for the first time to accept the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour.
The C.I.C.C.U. (Cambridge Inter-Collegiate Christian Union), the union in which I am particularly interested has a daily Prayer Meeting from 1-5 to 1-25 p.m. and on Sundays a Bible Reading from 12-30 to 1 p.m. and in the evening a Sermon at 8-30. In the Easter term, however, instead of the Evening Sermon, open air meetings are held in different parts of Cambridge and the villages round about. This term 15 open air meetings have been held each Sunday evening, at which there have been gatherings ranging from 20 to 30 in some places to 200 to 300 in others.
One of the speakers at the Sunday Bible Readings this term was Bishop Cassels, who also spoke at the Missionary breakfast...”
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Mrs. Lindsay is in charge of a Soldiers’ Home in the Wicklow Mountains. Artillery batteries come there to camp during the summer months; she sends her kindest greetings to all Old Chefooites who know her.
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Arthur Anderson is at home, and is expecting to sit for the Army Entrance Exam, in November.
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George Andrew has been given the O.B.E He was decorated on July 20th, at Buckingham Palace, the Duke of Cornwall acting on behalf of the King. It was conferred for valuable service rendered in North-West China.
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Elsie Randle is at the Head-quarters of the Ministry of Labour.
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Hilda Randle is the Educational Secretary to the Officers’ Families’ Fund.
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Nelsie Fishe was demobbed in January and is now taking a Secretarial course.
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Edward Carwardine is with a Car manufacturing Firm in Bath.
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Edward Fishe is expecting to go out to Fu-kien, in the Dublin University Fu-kien Mission. He was demobbed lately, and got a three months appointment...”
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At the School there was the usual excitement and a larger number than on the previous day assembled to see the boys finish. As they came in sight the lists were scanned and watches were taken out to get an idea of the times that they had taken. Anderson W., running in great form, was a favourite, but he was closely followed by Hogg and Palmer. When the official times were announced later it was stated that Anderson had secured first place, his time being 14 mins. 50 secs. Hogg, who was second, took 15 mins., and Palmer, the third on the list, was 15 mins. 19 secs, in covering the ground.
The Senior Long Run is much more difficult than the Junior. The latter is over comparatively level ground, but the former consists in jumping across boulders, etc. As a matter of fact in the Senior Division the competitors are forbidden to use the path for practically the whole of the distance.
Competitor. Time started. Time arrived. Competitor. Time started. Time arrive
B. Westwood 3.45...”
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“...third generation. Through her presence and that of Miss Jeffery (who also was passing through), and especially by an impromptu but impassioned eulogy on the part of Mr. Whittlesey, Chefoo as a God-given help and factor in the Mission’s work was vividly brought before us. Incidentally I might say that four or five Chefoo boys were at the Conference for whole or part time and as many Chefoo girls, nearly all of the latter being entertained together in one home in the town by a lady who very kindly offered to take two and then, liking the sample, took the lot. One of the Chefoo boys swam across the mouth of the Niagara river, a risky course owing to the very swift current on the American shore, but not dreaming that anyone would undertake it we were only able to advise him after its accomplishment .... A Chefoo” picnic interrupted my letter at this point for Mrs. Helmer and I had been asked, among others, to join the Chefooites at Centre Island at half past five. At first rain threatened but...”
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We gathered on the Bay shore, where sail boats, ferries, motor launches and rowing shells enlivened the waterscape, while Toronto in a mantle of grey smoke composed a very quiet background. The tea was set out on two portable park tables built with attached plank seats on each side. Large jugs of orangeade and lemonade had early been placed in the middle of one at which a boy ventured to seat himself. The base being narrow and there being no one opposite him the table tilted and suddenly the two jugs poured their contents over him, much to the-consternation of all the party. After a hasty (more or less fruitful) effort to dry himself, he made off with the empty jugs, over a bridge and far away, to a refreshment stand for a new supply. This vigorous action prevented any ill effects—except to his clothes. After all the party had partaken of the rations of specially made meat patties, sandwiches of innumerable kinds, Chelsea buns in slabs of a dozen, inexhaustible cakes, groves...”
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Correspondence.
Glasgow. Dear Editor,
From the Glasgow branch to all other members of the Chefoo Schools Association greetings.
I take up my pen to give you an account of the Re-Union we had here last Friday. Unfortunately, and I must say against my better judgment, I was elected by the assembled company to do so.
Mr. and Mrs. Graham Brown sent out invitations to those Chefooites who were known to be residing in this part of the country, while Mr. and Mrs. G. Ritchie very kindly lent their house and prepared a most sumptuous repast for the occasion.
Most of us arrived about 7 o’clock and after greetings started singing songs and rounds known so well to almost all Chefooites. At 8 o’clock we sat down to supper. Words would fail to describe the array of dainties and good things that were put before us, but this did not keep us from doing justice to them. (I hear on quite good authority that the tables still have a strained appearance after the load they had to carry that night...”
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“...was President of the student senate of Wooster College this last year. He has introduced a new feature into the place, Chefoo pep and enthusiasm. Dick finished in the same class with his brother. Bill is studying for the ministry in McCormick Seminary. Ben Adams has obtained prominence in the senior class at Wooster. His brother “Ned" Edward, who is studying at McCormick, was ordained this June at Wooster. Fanny White took honours in English, and indeed showed proficiency in devious forms of art, music, athletics and college organizations. She carries her degree either to China to teach or to N.Y. City to study nursing. Ruth Wittlesey, a demure miss from the Quaker City, is president of next year’s Self Government Association (Girls). Fred participates in so much and with such success that it would be a bore to attempt to enumerate his triumphs.
We have others of the immortal Chefooites in our midst, Gertrude Swallen and her sisters, Sara and Esther Irwin, the red-headed Millers, Porter...”
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Alan Chalfant the week of commencement, knew he was in town, but just met in the open street. He is a husky chap, warm-hearted and energetic. They say he is already looking for more worlds to conquer.
Wm. Cornwell has taken up his abode in Peking, as a Y. M.C.A. instructor of Finance. Sarah teaches in a private school in Providence, R.I.
Donald Irwin finished his seminary course, took post graduate work in Columbia, married and now looks toward the mission field. His world must be on the jump. There are others with whom I failed to establish communication, and would rather delay until definite reports come from Headquarters. Other minor details will come up from time to time, which might have been settled by William, had he not flown in such a precipitous hurry.
Wishing you success in the continuance of the paper.
I am sincerely and faithfully your friend,
John Nevins Cornwell,
Secretary in U.S.A.
My Dear Editor,
This seems an appropriate time to write a letter about Chefoo,...”
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