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“...CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
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W. XlIL-IRo. 2.
September.
1922.
Editorial
IRST of all 1 would like to thank those who have responded to our urgent appeals about paying up the subscriptions due for the magazine, and remind-others that there is still time for them to fulfil their obligations. If every one would do their duty in this way we might have more magazines, and then the news contained in them would be more up-to-date.
Next year we are beginning our new scheme of having the magazine printed in' two parts, so will the Australian contributors please send all news to Shanghai to Mr. E. F. Hardman, while Canadian and American members will continue to send their contributions to us in England.
Will all those sending articles for publication please take note of these dates: For China, all articles should be received before March 15th, July 15th and November 15th, for the current issues, and in England they should be in by January 15th, May 15th...”
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“...entered it. Rugs, curtains, dainty little tables and inviting armchairs all gave it a cosy aspect, and it was not many minutes after arrival that every one was thoroughly at home. It was naturally a pleasure to be received by Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy, to whom all “ Old Boys ” especially feel indebted, and their warm handshake was a fitting Chefoo greeting as we entered the Hall. After signing the Roll we all went round chatting and renewing former acquaintances and making new ones, and then Mr. Taylor called us all to order. He explained that the conglomeration of letters on the cards around the room represented well-known places on the Compound and in Chefoo, and then told us to begin and write down as many as we could. We were permitted to work in pairs. Mr. and Mrs. Hoste and Mr. and Mrs. Stark were noticeable amongst us all trying to puzzle out what the letters stood for. Some were keenly enthusiastic, others found it an Herculean task to unravel the lettering, while others decided that...”
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“...sympathy at the ill-health which might perhaps make necessary for a time their leaving the work at Chefoo, and the profound wish that, if so, the change and holiday might restore them both for further work in the School where they had both accomplished so much. Mr. Parry then briefly reviewed the activities of the Shanghai Branch of the Association, and mentioned that the membership of the same was under a hundred. Stating that Mr. Evans would present the accounts, he reminded his hearers that they would require to select a new Committee to take the place of those who retired that evening. Mr. Evans then dealt with the finances, and his lucid statement was listened to attentively and followed closely. He read from a letter he had received from Mr. E. Hardman, mentioning that there might arise the possibility of the Magazine’s production being handed over to the Shanghai Branch of the Association, and reminded the gathering that this might become a duty of the new Committee. No questions were...”
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“...after which another game, and then Mr. Mark Botham gave another recitation as comical, as attractive, and as well7 done as his first. Mr. Carver rendered another solo and then, with the hands of the clock near to midnight, we all stood and sang the Metrical Version of the 23rd Psalm, which was followed by prayer offered by Mr. McCarthy. Then, with sundry adieus and good-byes we dispersed, feeling that we had had a splendid time, and, as we constantly do, that it had been good to have been at Chefoo. During the evening opportunity was taken to thank Mr. Hoste for the loan of the Hall, Miss Angwin and Miss Cameron for arranging it so excellently, and Mrs. Parry and Miss Broomhall for the organizing and serving of the refreshments. While no mention was made, it is only fair to say that Messrs. Parry and K. C. Evans were the organizing geniuses who worked behind the scenes, and that the evening would not have been what it was had they not put in the time and attention to the arranging of the...”
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“...always dies, presumably owing to inadequate application of lubricant.
In the back room, two large cats, evidently intoxicated by the peculiarly cadaverous scent which pervaded the place, occupied the two easy chairs, so I sat on the table. “ Fond of cats, Mr. Smeeth ? ” says I. “ Yes, sir,” says he, “ and they’re fond of me. They always know when I’m about.” Then he added, “ We have a slaughter-house behind here, owned by Mr. Brown the butcher.” At this piece of gratuitous information the association of ideas was too strong for me, and I shuddered audibly. I could not but think of that extraordinary case narrated by Sam Weller—of the pieman whose pies were always in great demand. They were produced in quantity and were very cheap. “And how did he do that ?” said Mr. Pickwick. “Cats, sir!” said Sam. “ That pieman keeps a cat farm in his backyard. He makes the pies, and after that it’s all in the flavouring. The public generally fancy pork or beef, but he can turn any one of ’em into a mutton...”
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“...our Australian friends that we have trespassed quite unwittingly upon their preserves.'
However, should they feel like retaliating by sending an article on something, (merely, of course, by way of a change), we might consider the account as squared. “ Vacuum.”
MORE ON THE SAME SUBJECT.
After much intensive consideration and research the following form for the reporting of any given Chefoo gathering has been prepared for the benefit of beginners, and is being offered for a short time at the present reduced rate.
It is strictly in accord with the traditional style approved by 99% of our patrons, (beg pardon—contributors,) being founded, one would imagine, chiefly on the vast experience, gained while at school, in writing uninteresting letters once a week about nothing.
The pupil should note that it is not absolutely essential to use the form as it is given. In fact, if desired, names and dates may be altered to suit the occasion.
Chefooites in M-----once more had the pleasure of eacht ohers’...”
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“...Maple Leaf.
Well, believe me, old man, as far as recreation goes, this little old country is hard to beat.
Sports here are very similar to those we had in Chefoo, and in fact, if a fellow developed a taste for any one line at school, he seems to have followed it up here, whether at ’Varsity or in business.
Guess I can’t do better than by mentioning a few names. You remember Warren Knight ? Well, he won the open tennis tournament at Wycliffe College—he got his name in the papers and all the rest of it. Harold Pirie (well known to J.R.’s) represented his club in the men’s doubles.
Ed. Smith still clings to the water like a young hippo. (You remember he swam the three miles in his last year at school ?) He expects to distinguish himself one of these fine days in cur annual cross-the-bay swim. And Wallace Goforth, who won the Long Run at Chefoo, still seems to have plenty of spring left in his stride, in spite of a somewhat chequered career. He’s considered one of Toronto ’Varsity’s crack long-distance...”
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“...CHEFOO REUNION.
Friday, the Ylth January, 1922, at the C.I.M. Mission House, London.
PROGRAMME.
6.0. —Congregate.
6.5. —Sociability.
6.10.—Anticipation.
6.30. —Refreshments.
7.15. —Exercise.
8.0. —Ululation.
8.30. —Novelties.
9.0. —IoHANNUS BrUNUS.
9.15. —Oration.
9.20.—Necessitation.
9.45.—Prayers.
This very intriguing Programme announced the Reunion, and even a dash for the dictionary did not solve all the mysteries.
We duly “ congregated ” at the Mission House, in the Hall which was so kindly lent, and it was a great pleasure to find so many of one’s own “ generation ” there, and also to get some of the up-to-date news from the latest arrivals from the Schools. “Anticipation” at 6.10 was followed at 6.30 by realization in the form of the delightful and ample refreshments provided.
After this we played the dear old Chefoo games—“The Jolly Miller,” “ Bingo,” “ Two’s and Three’s ” and “ Musical Chairs.”
Having been thoroughly exercised we sat round in a circle and played “ Emergencies,”...”
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“...them, and after a few gesticulations it had to be abandoned. Stan and Alf Olsen were detailed to act a Boys’ School boy being caught stealing grapes by the vineyard keeper. This was killing! After Stan (the Chinaman) had got a firm grasp on the collar of the offender, he shook him hard and said, “ O ta ni, O ta ni.” To this threat Alfred whined, “ O pu-iao shui, O iao ti-tan.”
Refreshments at this juncture were very welcome after so much laughing. Do you remember the ice-cream once-a-year at Chefoo ?
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“...other fruit trees. Sometimes we are out in the vast expanses of Mongolia, with the bewitching wonders of the great desert around us. Whether we are gliding luxuriously downstream, on an easy stretch of river, or encompassed with the whirlpools and shallows of other places, it is all delightful. And then, at night, to bivouac under the glorious stars and hear the gurgling of the water passing through the crevices between the ox-skins is a pleasure to look back upon for a lifetime.
G. E. King.
CHEFOO SKATING PARTY ON TORONTO HUMBER.
January, 1922.
As London boasts historic Thames,
Toronto boasts its ancient Humber
A stream whose flow through ages long Will never cease, though we may slumber.
Long, long ago, e’er White Man came,
The old River witnessed many a sight,
When Red Man lived and Red Man fought, And youths and maids sweet troths did plight.
And as the years moved on apace,
A city fair sprang up around,
Till now full half a million own
The Humber as their pleasure-ground.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Ernest Grainger is in an Insurance Office in the city.
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Olive Copp is engaged to some one in the Civil Service.
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Alfred Barham is on a fruit farm in the Niagara Peninsula.
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May Grainger is now in England and is taking up Nursing.
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Donald Rouse is with the Fairbank Lumber Co., in Fairbank, Ontario.
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Emily Horne has gone to visit her future relations in Los Angeles.
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James McMullan is in Chefoo working with Bobs in their father’s business.
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Alf Olsen intends to migrate to Moody’s Institute in Chicago this fall.
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Hargo Howell passed his London Matric. Exam, last winter. Congratulations.
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David Hogg is selling electrical goods for his sustenance, having purchased, a motor cycle to get round.
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Reg Taylor is engaged to a Miss Boddy, a daughter of the vicar he has beep, working with in Durham.
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Dana Brownlee has acquired a Chevroler car, but never having seen the interior, as yet, we are...”
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“...Lachlan.—Anuci Lachlan to Mr. Douglas Robertson.
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Frier-Grainger.—Last January, Lily Grainger to Mr. Harry Frier (a Canadian Methodist Missionary at Chengtu).
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Grace Copp to a Doctor (name unknown).
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Harris-Taylor.—At Chefoo, Grace Taylor to Mr. Harris. We hear it was a most picturesque wedding, and Chefoo was in a feiment of excitement over it.
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McMullan-Angell.—;On May 19th, 1921, Miss Winifred Angell of Long Island, New York, to Bobs McMullan, and they are both living in Chefoo.
N.B.—When sending notices of marriages and engagements the Editor would be grateful for full details.
BIRTHS.
On February 28th, 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Murray {nee Gladys McMullan), a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Murray are returning to Chefoo in the spring.
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In August, 1921, to Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner Taylor, a son—William Charles..
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In March. 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. Roberts (nee Joyce Windsor), a son — John Windsor.
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“...delightful hour with the latest copy of. “ Chefoo ” 1 I could picture you all so well, whether in the dear old School, in Toronto, or London. I am delighted to hear that “ our Kuling bairns ” are doing so well in conduct, work and sport ; and trust some of the good results may be due, in a measure, to the early days on the mountain top. It is strange to think that some of you are now “ out in the world 1 ” God richly bless you one and all.
For the last four years I have been working among soldiers—in France, Ireland, Germany, and now out in India. The work is very difficult. The men seem indifferent and careless about the things that really matter ; but all things are possible to God, so we are praying that the wonderful revival we read of in parts of Great Britain and Ireland may spread out here, and that we shall have the joy of seeing even some of these hard cavalry men turning to the Lord in full surrender.
We have no winter here (Oh 1 for a good Chefoo North blow !) I arrived just before...”
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“...For six years he was ill, and during that time was a blessing to all, by his life and patient endurance. Not a murmur was ever known to pass his lips. We praise God for the Chefoo Schools, for it was there he accepted the Lord Jesus as his Saviour, and there he was grounded in the Word, which he made so much use of during the last two years of his life. From all parts of the world we have received letters testifying about the blessing he has been by his life, and we know that “ He being dead yet speaketh.” We give God all the glory.
To the very last he maintained a deep, warm love for Chefoo, and all the boys and girls who ever passed through the schools, and just before he passed away, after he had given me a message for one whose soul’s salvation he was deeply concerned about, he said “ I have a message for the Chefoo boys and girls, but I shall give it to you, mother dear, after 1 have rested.” He was not permitted to give it, but I believe his message would be what was the keynote of...”
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“...intend sending the next one to press, and we’ll guarantee to do our part to fill up space.
On behalf of Canadian Chefooites,
Stan. Olsen (Secretary).
N.B.—The Treasurer thinks this is a wonderful life, but wishes some one else would take his job 1
The Chefoo community in Toronto is breezing along as usual. Our ‘Varsity friends are spending their nights “ stewing ” and their days writing exams. The business section are beginning to plan for their annual vacations already.
We hope to have another grand Reunion towards the end of the month, after which the students separate for the summer, and seek, each in his peculiar way, to earn enough of the needful to put them through another year.
Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne.
December 9th, 1921. Dear Mr. Rendall,
In compliance with the new role of the magazine, I, as Australian Secretary, shall endeavour to pass on such items of interest as I have. First of all, I would like to know whether the funds still go to England or to China. Of course, as...”
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“...It is not the gale, but the set of the sail ” which determines the way “ he ” or “ she " goes.
Our next step is a trip to California, where Duncan joins us this autumn. We shall be delighted to meet any of our old friends.—Mrs. Marriott (nee Rachel Miller) hopes to meet us on arrival. A letter sent: c/o The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, 361 California Street, San Francisco, U.S.A., will be forwarded to us.
Wherever we may be, we shall always keep in touch with “ Chefoo ” the place, and with “ Chefoo ” the. magazine, of which we possess every copy since its first number.
We wish you much joy in your service as “ Editress,” and a hearty continued response to your appeal for letters from all of us, who still love to think of the old days, and who remember in prayer and love the present work carried on there.
With our united love,
Yours affectionately,
E. A. Murray,
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Shanghai Re anion | b .. 26
Deaths .. ' ... . . • '/.aS
Experiences of a New Curate • • • ' r>
Much Ado about Nothing • • 31
Chef ooites .in Canadian Sports ■ ' ”fc
A Prospective Missionary’ / . .. ’ f ®
Chefoo Reunion .. .. ^A':x
Mrs. W- . Taylor’s Party .. * \
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