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“...to re-assume the editorial hard-headedness,—we hope our new correspondence heading will please Sir Oracle and everyone. If it doesn’t, we can always say that the printer made a mess of it, and try another.
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Two of the articles in this number are reprinted from other publications. That by Mr. A. Hunnex on the Japan Earthquake is from the “ Blue Lantern,” and comes appropriately at this the approach of the secnd anniversary of that catastrophe.
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We have some very careful reports from Chefoo of the season’s cricket, and are much obliged to our unknown contributor.
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Items of Interest.
RNIE Hardman has left for Hongkong temporarily, his address is c/o Messrs. Lowe, Bingham & Matthews.
Hedley Taylor has joined the Silk Department of Messrs. Holyoak, Massey & Co , Ltd., here.
Leonard Tomkinson left for England at the beginning of June, on furlough.
The engagement has been announced of Miles
Broomhall to Miss Janet Arthur of Shanghai. Our congratulations to the happy...”
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“...es” of the older, times at Chefoo. For you I rack my brain to find something that is really worth while. The paragraph in the Editorial for the first C. S. A. Mag. of 1925 certainly gives fresh vigour to both brain and arm. Seeing it is a comforting conviction that I still remain, and may remain awhile longer, though how much longer is
beyond my ken, to carry on the traditions of the place, I say then “Carry on!” and trust that the years will be merciful, until the prophet’s mantle can descend on younger shoulders at anyrate. This by way of introducing a new paragraph Mr. Editor. I must now continue from where I saw my six former travelling companions start for Ganking to acquire a working knowledge of Chinese at least. From 15th December to 19th December there is little to record, except the arrival of Mr. Ebe. Murray from Chefoo for a month’s holiday.
4th Feby. 1890 saw E. M. and myself embarked on board the old “Mei-foo,” fairly en route at last for Chefoo, after eight weary weeks of...”
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“...to the B. 0. P. for much needed solace. Such stories as the “ Tiger Chief of B’.irmah,” gave most satisfaction if I remember correctly.
It was there some of you struggled with A. B. C. (no Prep. School in those days) while others wrestled with Compound Multiplication, varied with Composition, at which some excelled; others alas L found hard. Who remembers the account of the Norman knight “ who called for his pony and got on,” as given by one who probably had never seen anything better than a “ Chefoo Charger.” Or the boy whose spelling was decidedly weak, but who nevertheless astounded the class with the statement that a certain general had “ mustard ” his troops. This conveyed the impression that the large dealers in Mustard had
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“...Adelaide Reunion.
HEFOO ” was once again the topic of the day on the 20th April, 1925, when the so-called small state of South Australia held a Chefoo Reunion on her own.
The ‘‘scene of action ’’ was in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Trudinger (Senr.) The medical profession formed a strong contingent in the persons of Grace Middleton, Elsie Edgar, and another- nurse who came for the evening, and also Malcolm
Trudinger, who is looking forward to the time when the doctor’s certificate will make him a free man. Then there were Ina
Adelaide Reunion, 20th April, 1925.
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“...Ait Mission Van. All told we were six Chefooites and Miss Trudinger, our old teacher, made the seventh.
Around the tea table and later on in the Drawing Room, the topics of “Chefoo’’, “Chefooites” and “Chefooisms” were the thing of the evening.
As one can well imagine the spirit of the Trudingers did not lose its reputation. We had a few word games, which taxed some of our brains, and after them we found that the nurses had to return to duty. However before we departed the twenty third Psalm was sung, and then we separated till the following day. The Adelaide Reunion was too important an incident to take place without a photograph being taken. So on the following day all were present including Duncan and Graham. McKie who were able to come this time.
Thus Adelaide had a Reunion worthy of note in the annals of the Chefoo Magazine, where we claim an entrance.
Greetings from Adelaide Chefooites.
A Yangtsze Backwater.
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“... Masonic Orders, and Rotary Clubs; and, last but not least, among Chefooites we have the Chefoo Schools Association.
We Chefooites are part, then, of one of the greatest movements of this much lauded, much vituperated modern civilization of ours. Does it not behove us, therefore, to enter into the spirit of the age,—to do our best to foster and encourage this small micro of the great cosmos of the world of industry, society, learning, and religion,—to rally round the Standard of Alma Mater,—in short, to co-operate?
“ But,” I hear some cynic ask, “ why should I co-operate, with what should I co-operate, and, anyhow, how can I cooperate?” Mr. Cynic you have anticipated me, I was going to answer those very questions after I had expanded my introduction,—but you are getting tired—so, to the fray.
Why should you co-operate? For two very good reasons, I opine. First, the immense debt that you owe Chefoo, for physical, mental, and spiritual development still looms large upon the account sheet...”
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“...answers. The C.S.A. true to its part in modern organizations is international. There are branches in several countries, and many others are reached by the magazine. Here are two ideal rallying points for your potential enthusiasm, an association existing for you, and a magazine whose literary and financial obligations must be met by you alone.
Mr. Cynic, if you do not do your part, the Association is doomed, and the Magazine is doomed. In spite of all our combination. the individual is still the unit of progress, and unless the individual co-operates to support the combination; the combination, be it trust, trade union, or fraternity, has but shortlived success. Wherefore, Mr. Cynic, I am resolved that the duty of every Chefooite to-day is to pay fees to the Association be it “for richer or for poorer” and to contribute articles to the Magazine, be it “for better or for worse,” as the Prayer Book says in its dedication to Venus and Hermes.
How can you co-operate? The philosopher asks “Why?”, the...”
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“...malaria. With regard to education, from the kidergarten upwards it is conducted in Japanese; although, under pressure of public opinion, a small amount of time is allowed for the study of Chinese character. The Missions are not allowed to open schools below high-school grade; and the bulk of the subjects must be taught in Japanese. While there is quite a good educational system, the number of high-schools is still insufficient to meet the needs of these who ■ graduate from the elementary schools. Under this system the people are gradually becoming bi-lingual not, as the Government at first fondly hoped, speaking only Japanese!
The Formosans are never allowed to forget that they are a conquered race. The anniversary of the conquest is celebrated in the schools, and lectures given about it! There is only one Formosan who is allowed to wear a sword, a coveted distinction. On the railways and in the police force no Formosan can rise
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“..."Old Girl” to join the Staff. As our ChefoO Secretary remarked in the last issue of the Magazine, Miss E.- M; Broomhall came up from Shanghai with the Southern Party.
In February for several lessons in the upper school, amalgamated classes were held for the boys and girls, and as it was inconvenient for the corresponding forms in the two schools to have different names, an alteration took place. Form V a at the Girls’ School has become the Sixth Form, V b now rejoices under the added dignity of the name V a, the Junior Oxford Form, IV a, is now V b, and IV b is the Fourth Form. The lower forms remain the same.
In March the Hockey Cup Matches were played off. The-Finals were between Forms VI and V a, the two forms which were represented in the Finals last year, in both the Hockey and Tennis Matches. This year the Sixth Form again carried off the coveted Cup, which was presented to the School by Mrs. Orr-Ewing.
The Tennis Trials took place at the beginning of June, and the following six girls...”
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“...heat as best we could, for it might be mentioned here that the temperature rose to 97° in the shade at Noon. -
We assembled again at 3.30 P.M. for Tea “under the Trees” as in proceeding years, after which were the Tennis Tournaments.
As usual these were held on the front Tennis Court, and there were a considerable number of spectators; The Games commenced as soon after 4 P.M. as possible, the first being the ‘ Final of the Mixed Doubles Tournament,’ for the Racquets pre-Chefoo Schools Association, and was won by Kathleen Hockman and Stanley Conway, who secured a rather easy victory over their opponents, Ruth Dilley and Dick Sternberg. Stanley Conway played a splendid game throughout, and his low drives between the s’de lines brought him many a point. It might be mentioned that this is the third year following that a Conway has won the Racquet, having been won by Freda Conway and R. Hockman in 1923, by Stanley Conway and E. Bevis in 1924, and this year by Stanley Conway and Kathleen...”
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“... at Mienchuh, Szechuen.^to Rev. and Mrs. \V. R. 0. Taylor, a daughter. (“Peachy Major.”—Ed.)
TAYLOR.—On 23 June, 1925, at Shanghai, to Mr. & Mrs. Peter Taylor (nee Kathleen Broomhall) a daughter.
MACDONALD—On 28 June, 1925 at Kobe, Japan, to Mr. & Mrs. I. D. Macdonald (nee Hilda Evans) a son.
ROBERTSON.'—On 21st. July, 1925, at Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. D. de B. Robertson (nee Anhwei Lachlan), a daughter, Francis Catherine. '
Marriages.
MILLS—WRIGHT.—Roger Sherman, son of Mr. & Mrs. Mills of Chefoo, to Ruth Priscilla, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. F. M. Wright of U. S. A.
(The Editor regrets the absence of details as to the time and place of this wedding, Mr. Mills has, however, kindly furnished us with an account of it, which is printed in this number.)
EMSLIE—NIKOLINA,—On 16th. April, 1925 at the British Consulate, Hankow, Theodore Douglas, son of the late Rev. W, Emslie and Mrs. Emslie of the China Inland Mission, and Anna daughter of the late Lieut. Ivan Petroff Nikolin of the Imperial Russian...”
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“...for nearly a fortnight. The Doctor didn’t think we’d rear him and is delighted at the progress.
Give my best wishes to Tim and Percy Westwood. I wish I could see you all and wouldn't we talk. But tell me this. Why is Melbourne honoured with so many Old Girls and Boys—I’m sure they can come to Sydney. Surely they cannot have heard of “ our ’arbour,” to say nothing of the bridge we’re building. Please remember me to all Chefooites.
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Extract from letter from Mr. H. J. Aliy.
Lansdowne Cottage, Chefoo,
May, 14th, 1925.
............I am enclosing a second instalment of “ Reminiscences.” I hope these will prove interesting and will not be taken in any sense as ’personal.’ Names as far as possible have been suppressed, but the incidents will readily be recalled. That is unavoidable. Each must take it as it is meant. Myself has not been spared for things that might be deemed foolish.............
(No fear of that, Sir.—Ed.)
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“...CHINA COMMITTEE.
Secretary.
W. C. Taylor, Esq. c/o. Electricity Dept., Shanghai Municipal Council.
Treasurer.
N. E. Lack, Esq., c/a. Finance Dept., Shanghai Municipal Council, Shanghai.
Mrs. W. Weston, A. Hunnkx, Esq.,
Miss G. Evans, E. F. Hardman, Esq.
H. J. Ford, Esq.,
Chefoo Secretary.
R. L. Faers, Fsq. c/o. C. I. M. Chefoo.
AUSTRALIAN BRANCH.
Secretary.
Miss A. I. Burgess
Melbourne, Hospital, Melbourne....”
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