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“...CONTENTS,
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Editorials 1
Melbourne Runion—P. W. W. 4
Delphi • • 5
Reminiscences—“Z” ... 8
Reunion In West China—W. R. 0. Taylor ... 15
English Lesson Part II ... ... 17
On 'a Queensland Sheep Station—P. M. McC. 18
Boys’ School Notes ... 19
Ye Aunchient Pistol 22
Oxford Examination Results, 1924 24
Grids’ School Notes ...' ... :... 25
[lems of Interest 27
A School Song ... ... 28
Oxford Examination Results, 1924 29
A Few Jottings from Chefoo - 30
Births—Marriage—Death 31
Oorrespondence ... 32...”
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at Chefoo will be arranged, with tennis, perhaps, thrown in; the details of which will be circulated in due course.
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One of the privileges (?—Anon.) open to members who attend the Reunions, is that then is afforded a very favourable opportunity of paying their Annual subscriptions. The amount is $2.00, and those who prefer to send theirs will find the name and address of the Treasurer elsewhere in this number.
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This Issue, we flatter, ourselves, makes up in interest what it lacks in punctuality.
It is with real pleasure-thalrweTtre able to commence with it the publication of Mr. H. J. Alty’s “Reminiscences,” the interest of which to every Old Boy will need no emphasis. In mourning the degeneracy and foolish innovations of its successors, each generation as it passed on, has had the comforting conviction that “Z” at least remained to carry on the tradition. May he continue to do so for many years to come!
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We have received, as usual, something worth reading from Australia...”
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“...Canada, in the person of “Sir Oracle,” has sent ns a sound contribution in the shape of a running fire of comments and criticism which we give elsewhere. Here are signs that the C.S.A. is far from dead. Excellent! Anybody who likes to follow suit please carry on and help to keep the ball rolling.
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The Schools have lost a good friend in Mr. Milsum of Tientsin whose death, after escorting the Northern Party back to ChefoO this year, we regretfully have to record. Members of Northern Parties for some years past are not likely to forget the welcome they received in Tientsin after the bleakest of sea journeys, nor the. way in which even the little things which make for comfort, were never forgotten.
A knowledge of all of Mr. Milsum’s achievements in his life’s work could hardly, we think, add to the respect and appreciation of him which we already have; an appreciation born of his practical thoughtfulness for all our juvenile wants,—our pocket money for example, or even the luxury of a...”
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“...own school, past scholars displayed a keen interest in their “Alma Mater”.
In has been indeed a pleasure of recent months for old scholars to have met four teachers who have rendered splendid work in China. The interest displayed in hearing of the progress of the old school, the development of Chefoo, and other items proved to the teachers that Chefooites still cherished happy memories of their school days.
Australia is a land of large open spaces, and consequently it is difficult to assemble all Chefusians for a reunion. However., we were able to hold a very successful party owing to the kindness, and cheerful consideration extended to all of us by Miss Batterham, and other true friends of Chefoo.
Although there has been a certain amount of controversy in regard to the form of amusements to be indulged in on the occasions of such gatherings, we clung to the “good old games” which we played in boyhood and girlhood.—they arc the sports which beget sweet memories of the days that are gone...”
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“...My dear Veterans of 1890.
I have heard that you are somewhat aggrieved at not having your minds refreshed by memories of the years of early youth; those days when we did things, not merely imitated the doings of others, but rather took the strong initiative, and forged a trail for ourselves.
Well, the one who asked me to contribute from time to time to the pages of the C. S. A. Mag. remarks that reunions and magazines alike are admittedly interesting to those who have recently graduated from Chefoo, but that neither make that strong appeal which is needed by such as ourselves, who have grown wise or otherwise since the ancient times.
Hence if certain conditions are granted, I as an Ancient of the Ancients have consented to supply the good meal tolerably well cooked (hut not overdone) if some one else will supply the garnishing of the dish that is to bear before my fellow Ancients the mental food they crave.
“Reminiscence” is a good word for an Ancient. Take it pure and simple as it stands...”
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“...novices, was the change of rig that took place among the officers, crew, and passengers as soon as we entered the lied riea. White seemed the p. evading colour. Doubtless some of us would have adopted so agreeable a change of raiment if we had had the necessary things. Mine, I might state, had been purchased in England at a pretty high figure, and been packed in my box which safely lay in a part of the ship which was not accessible to a very “new chum,” and there they had to stay until I reached Chefoo.
In the meanwhile when I could endure a blue serge suit no longer, I was compelled to purchase one suit of “whites” during our stay at Aden. This did not remain white very long, and it was only by turning washerman myself, when the suit could be exchanged for evening attire, that I managed to appear respectably clothed each day.
Perhaps another incident which marked our arrival at Aden as a kind of Red Letter Day for such “new chums” as we were to
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was weighed and then they painted his ears and part of his back vermilion, and having introduced his nose into a conical shaped basket, induced him by fair means or foul to enter therein. This being done, he was securely tied up in his new home to be sent by native junk across the wave.
[An After Thought.—After nearly tbirt five years experience of- the black variety you veterans must have seen and heard, if not tasted, here at Chefoo, that Hongkong Piggie must have been many shades lighter in colour t.han his Northern brethren, to take the vermilion. What think ye?]
At 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday when we were intending to make a fresh start, the tow rope and propeller became badly mixed up, and so it was 5.45 before Mr. Diver could set us free to proceed. After much blowing of tho steam whistle we succeeded in getting clear of the numerous junks that seemed to stand in our way.
The journey to Shanghai revealed the rapid change of climate one experiences at the time of year in which we...”
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“...preparations for the journey to Ganking of six of that party. Head shaving and the purchasing of Chinese dress and other requisites for the Interior, took up a good pari of the time.
At last the parting came between myself and the six. On the night of Wednesday, December 18th I took leave of them on board the river steamer “Tai Ho,” they to begin the study of Chinese in real earnest in preparation for their life work; I to wait as it proved another eight weeks in Shanghai before proceeding to Chefoo to begin my work among you “veterans”.
I have had the privilege of teaching ten sons of those who were members of that party of Seven.
That party was intact until within a year or so ago, when the first of that group was called Home. The rest have continued at their work for nearly thirty five years, and two of the number have had the joy of seeing their daughters enter the Lord’s service here in China.
How many more shall we see of those who may read these linos, giving their hearts and lives...”
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“...Reunion In West China.
Jir. R. 0. Taylor.
“...The Company Being Conveniently Seated.ye Proceeded to
Demolish the Lot.”
NCRED1BLE as it may seem, a Reunion has been celebratedthis summer away behind the hack of beyond in the wilds of Western China, and no less than four of use were there. We found ourselves at the same mountain summer resort, Peh Lu Tin, 50 miles north of Chengtu and two days by sedan-chair. The Chefoo instinct to foregather was aroused, expressed and in due course acted upon, Mrs. Harry Frier generously undertaking the task
(from which the boldest may well shiink) of making adequate provision of food and drink for the party. Those piesent were R. V. Bazire (B. S. Staff, 1923), Lily Grainger (1905—1915), Grace Cassels (1906—1909), W. R. 0. Taylor (1896—1906), also Mr. Harry Frier, Lily G’s. husband, and Mrs. W. R. 0. Taylor.
For some weeks after Mrs. Frier first proposed the Reunion there was “nothing doing”, and just as we were wondering if
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“...picnic decided upon. We discovered eventually that it was Mrs. Frier’s brithday, so the delay was explained, and nothing was lacking in the auspiciousness of the date.
Promptly at noon, out we trooped single file into glorious sunshine and breeze, presently diving into the damp shade of thick bush to look for a cool place for grub. Soon found; under trees at the head of a cliff, overlooking the hazy Chengtu plain 4000 feet below; an ideal spot surrounded by ridges of wooded hills—a contrast to Chefoo, and mountains 12,000 ft. high to snow-tipped 20,000 rearing their summits in the dim distance westwards.
We wasted no time but eagerly opened a large packing-box of provisions, laid a spotless paper cloth and the viands in order upon it, and the company being conveniently seated within reach all round, we “said grace”. Then, upon being informed that “nothing was to be taken hack”, we proceeded literally to demolish the lot, beginning with hot potato-pie and sweet beans, which coincided comfortably...”
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“...a few yards away from the polling booth could certainly be improved upon. AfteT 1 had endured this for fully a minute I started to cross question her, but she was nett to be bustled or side-tracked like THAT. I felt like Mr. Partington sweeping back the flood tide with my broom and was just about to snmmon aid when she stopped short a d ran. She had only missed the car that brought her and seemed in her anxiety to get home to have forgotten her name and place of abode.
On another occasion my Chefoo—or more accurately Shanghai training stood me in good stead. An old lady (these, came my way so I suppose it is the lot of every beginner) interrupted my home-made Nirvana with a statement to the effect that she had nursed my mother as a baby. Instinct and training combined to produce the answer “Thank you very much Mrs.” and it was only when she continued as to the state of my health that I realised that I had any share in the conversation.
Another voter went in with a “ I want to vote for Mr...”
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Oxford Examination Results, 1524.
A few Comments from our Chefoo Secretary.
A list of the Results appears elsewhere in these columns, and I trust these few comments may be of interest First however, I must say that this is not written in any spirit of criticism.
Shall we take the Failures to begin with as the more painful subject?.
It is I think only fair to say that one boy did not have the Whole year to prepare in owing to his having been with his parents on a trip to the States, and another boy was handicapped through being away for a considerable period on account of illness. These two boys, I think 1 might safely say. did their best, and are to be sympathised with rather than “condemned”.
With regard to one or two of the other boys I think T am right in saying that the teachers themselves had doubts of their passing if it was a “hard” year, but they were allowed to have a “shot” at it, and 1 certainly agree that this is the right course to adopt in these cases. Unfortunately there...”
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“...chance of using it during the holidays.
Almost as soon as the term had ended, wc began, with the help of a few members of the Staff, to get up a Concert, which took place on August 19th. There were several Pianoforte Solos, Recitations, and Songs, ahd the last item was a Song, the words and tune of which were as follow:— (We have printed these on a separate page.—Ed.)
The 1924-5 Session began on September 2nd, and on the 12th we had the unexpectedly early pleasure of welcoming Mrs. Knight back to Chefoo. The whole School met her by the Recreation Ground and gave her a warm reception.
This term, on the resignation of Mrs. Harris, Miss Phare was elected Honorary President of our Literary Society. She has started to give us a series of First Aid Lectures, at which there are full attendances. As we have not had anything of the kind in the School before, everyone is very enthusiastic, and we shall soon bo almost hoping for accidents to happen, in Older that we may display our skill I
Although the...”
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“...arrivals from England and A merica since our last issue, among their number being Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Hartwell who have returned to their station, Hwang-Hsien, to resume their former work. Miss Connie Parry, Miss Edith Hayward and Arthur Allen have all come out as members of the C. T. M., and are studying at the Language School. Miss E. M. Broomhall, a former valued member of our Committee, has now7 returned after a year’s stay in Canada, and is also at the Language School, prior to going up to Chefoo to join the Staff of the Girls’ School.
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Miss Trudinger left for Australia on furlough in September. We wish her a most enjoyable holiday and hope to see her back a rain before long.
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Robert and Charlie Hockman sailed in October, for England where they are making only a short stay. They hope eventually to take up further studies in U. S. A.
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Charlie Butland has again been transferred. His present address is Changsha, Hunan. Reggie Squire has left Holyoak Massey & Co. and is now...”
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“...A SCHOOL SONG (To the C.I.M.Q.S. Chefoo.) 1924.
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“...reverent may we pay To thee, & to thy Laws each day.
REFRAIN (for all verses.)
0 Chefoo School, may God defend Unstained thine Honour to the end!
2. School that we love,—thy Motto true Imprint on every heart anew,
God’s Word, of Wisdom is the Source, Who drinketh there gains vital force.
(Refrain.)
3. School that we love,—for others’ weal Our parents toiled with selfless zeal,
O teach their children now to be Loyal, Chefoo, to God & thee.
(Refrain.)
4. School that we love,—in work or play Our utmost may we do each day;
Not for our own, but for tby fame Enable us to “play the game.’*
(Refrain.)
5. School that we love,—when forth we go May thy Faith in our hearts still glow, That, as in Life our part we play, Thine ideals still may guide our way.
(Refrain.)
6. Chefoc, in Innds both near and far Thy many scattered daughters are— Present * Past alike, to thee
Still turn with changeless loyalty.
(Refrain.)
0 Chefoo School, may God defend Unstained thine Honour to the eudl
Oxford Local Examination...”
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“...' ji cyrrrgc, riirg-Ti-Tr,w7
A Few Jotting9.
from Our Chefoo Secretary, Chefoo, 6th March, 192S.
The Southern Party arrived back on the 2nd February, bringing with it several new additions to the C.I.M. Compound. These were Mrs. H. E. V. Andrews, Miss Marjory Brooinhall and Miss Dorothy Stark.
. Miss Broomhall has joined the staff of the Girls School, and is Form mistress of the Third. Miss Stark is helping at the Prep.
The Northern party arrived on the 6lh., being escorted by Rev. W. B. Milsum, of the C.I.M., Tientsin. Mr. Milsum. caught a bad cold on the steamer, which developed into lobar pneumonia, to which he succumbed. When Mr. Milsum’s condition was found to be serious Mrs. Milsum and Doris were wired for at once, but unfortunately arrived too late. Any of your readers who like myself have had the privilege of knowing Mr. Milsum will I am sure join with me in expressing their sinceie sympathy with Mrs. and Miss Milsum in their tragic loss.
Mr. George Findlay Andrew, O.B.E., F.R.G...”
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“...14, 1924 at the Victoria Nursing Home, Shanghai, to Mr. & Mrs. R. L. Evans, a daughter.
CAREY—On November 18, 1924 at Dr. Fearn’s Sanatorium, Shanghai, to Mr. & Mrs. A. J. H. Carey (nee May McMullan) of Chinkiang, a daughter.
GREEN.—On Decjmber 3rd, 1924, at Hankow, to Mr. & Mrs. John S. Green a daughter, Alice Vera.
McCARTHY.—On December 28th, 1924, at Bethesda Hospital, Melbourne, to Mr. Mrs. W. T. W. McCarthy a son, Patrick Dunuem.
McMULLAN.—On February 11th, 1925, at Temple Hill Hospital, Chefoo, to Mr. & Mrs. D. F. R. Me Mullan a daughter, Elizabeth Margaret.
BELL.—On February 19th, 1925, at theVictoria Nursing Home, Shanghai, to Mr. & Mrs. L. M. Bell (nee M. Me Owan) a daughter.
MURRAY.—On March 10th, 1925, at Dr. Fearn’s Sanatorium, Shanghai, to Mr. & Mrs. Douglas T. Murray, a son.
Marriage.
LANCASTER—COWAN. On October 9th, 1924, at Sarnia, Ont. Canada, Percy Martin Lancaster, younger son of the late Capt. M. V. Lancaster and Mrs. K. Lancaster of Shanghai, to Caroline Mary Cowan eldest...”
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“...from it—No, I won’t: I’ll enclose it, and you can reproduce the suitable paragraphs t I enclosed articles from Alec Entwistle and Ray McCarthy last mail; so that this will not need to be a long letter.
I received Mr. Hardman’s receipt for the subscriptions from Australia. Thank you.
Miss Molly Todd, whom we associate with Chefoo for her parents’ sake, is going to be married in December ; so that is our fourth wedding within about 12 months.
It seems a pity that the composer of the “Boys’ School Ballad” is so modest of his success. We sang the whole thing through with much gusto 1 In fact, my young sister has learnt it by heart already, and wishes she could go to Chefoo.
Wishing all a very happy Christmas and New Year,
I am, on behalf of the Chefooites here,
Yours sincerely
Annie I Burgess.
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“...before they passed over to Tasmania, from whence they hope to join Athelstan in New Zealand.
Nora Conway, having finished her contract of nine months at Bethesda Hospital, has gone nursing in Geelong.
Several Chefoo teachers have recently passed through Melbourne, namely Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm and MisB Trudinger, and it has been great to chat with them about Chefoo and Chefooites.
In October last I went to the C. E. Convention in Adelaide, and so was able to see Ina and Malcolm Trudinger and Elsie Edgar. They all appear to enjoy life, and think Adelaide the place. Malcolm is doing the Med. course, and is making a -name for himself in the rowing line, I believe. Ina goes to a Teachers’ Training College, and Elsie is learning the art of homemaking.
Being there I was unable to attend the Chefoo reunion held in Melbourne, but Percy Westwood kindly wrote it up. He, by
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