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“...SCHOOLS ASSOC!AT!C
MAGAZHHE
THE ORGAN OF
THE CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION....”
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“...there was a consecutiveness of School periods represented, right from some of the Ancient Lights down to the newly-lefts, so that everyone seemed to find several “ contemporaries ” straight away ; and also, that there was such a large and amused audience of friends from the Mission Home, who thoroughly entered into all the, fun of the evening, and obviously enjoyed themselves as much as we did.
Having been brought up on the “ work habit,” we were set to work at once to unravel tangled names of Chefoo “ notables and notorieties ” that were pinned up round the room. For instance, YTRLMA could be none other than the famous contributor of “ Reminiscences ” in our Magazine; while in FZYRUMZ flashed name and memories of Mr. Fuzzy 1
Chefuscian appetites were put to the test, and approved themselves, by demolishing with zest and audible delight the good and bounteous gj fare presided over by Mrs. McCarthy and Mrs. Hayward.
The games of the evening included old favourites such as “ Bingo ” and “ Rounds...”
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“...to be 1
Credit be to whom credit is due, and that is surely due to Mrs. Preedy, as the dishevelled tribe soon re-appeared, glossy, buttoned and spick.
There was just one strain of sadness mingled with the gladness that evening—and even that was one-sided. Our Chairman had to voice our Good-bye and God-speed to Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy, who expect to start back once more for China, due to sail by the “ Macedonia,” on February 27th (D.V). The Home-side will feel their absence keenly, while those in Chefoo wait to welcome them. -'
So for the last time, at least for a period, we listened with our hearts * and ears to Mr. McCarthy’s message to his “ boys and girls,”—and didn’t it warm our hearts afresh to be called that ?
Mr. McCarthy led our thoughts to :—
“ Thou wilt show me the path of life, In Thy presence is fulness of joy, At Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
“ There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God. ...”
“ He showed me a pure river of water of...”
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“... Taylor.
Marjorie Tull. Miss Wheeler.
Elspeth Wills.
Miss E. B. Wilson. Irene Wilson.
SCHOOL FORM.
A new method has been adopted for the purpose of the C.S.A. getting into touch with Chefooites who are on the point of leaving Chefoo. A printed form is given each of those leaving, on which he or she, is asked to answer questions with regard to future destination, address, future plahs, etc. These papers are then sent by the C.S.A. Secretary at Chefoo to the respective secretaries in England, Canada, Australia or China, whither those leaving are destined. The result has been good, since we have been able to get into touch with several on arrival in England who would otherwise probably have never heard of the C.S.A., and would ultimately have drifted away from Chefoo.
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“...a youthful maiden, recently from Chefoo, was sitting on the cliffs with her school chums, looking out to sea. She was just telling them how like Chefoo the sea was that day, when instinctively she turned aside, only to recognize the familiar figures of Mr. and Mrs. B--------, the parents of a worthy Chefoo family, then
home on furlough, and spending a holiday at the seaside. The surprise and delight was mutual.
A C.S.A. Committee meeting in the city—one member arrives late, only to say that he has just run up against--------just by London
Bridge—“ used to sleep in same dorm, with him at Chefoo ; haven’t seen him for years.”
Another Chefuscian is striding up busy Kingsway, intent on meeting nobody, yet meeting everybody—is stopped short for one moment.— No deception of eyesight on his part—but a veritable Chefooite—just off to China, leaving the docks tc-morrow. They adjourn to the nearest restaurant and reminisce over a cup of steaming coffee.
A Chefoo family ccme to reside in a suburban...”
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“...Bsfore long “ Yentai ” is discovered in a quiet by-road. Surely its inmates are from Chefoo.
Enquiries are made and Chefoo meets Chefoo at tea. The former were at the schools there, the latter once edited the “ Chefoo Morning Post,” and conceived the idea of the erection of a “ Chefoo Railway ” on the Recreation Ground on Empire Day. It was he who gave Mr. McCarthy a trial trip in the early hours of Empire Day morning, so as to ensure the safety of his charges who should follow later. “ Ires ” thoroughly enjoyed his joy ride and considered it “safe ” for the boys.
Yet another scene.—The rolling Sussex Downs on a clear summer’s day.—Not a soul in sight save the two dark figures who wend their way along the white chalky road which climbs the grassy slopes, and then dips below only to make another ascent up the slopes that lie farther on.
At a point where the road descends and almost gets lost to sight the walkers pass a field gate, and just within stands a Gospel Caravan. The younger of the...”
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“...June. Foundation Day.” These were the first words that escaped my lips as I rolled out a camp bed a few moments ago, and I am writing this while waiting for the rest of our party to wake up and call breakfast. Even though away up here in the Bush-land of
Northern Ontario, one’s thoughts naturally turn on this Foundation Day to those Foundation years spent in Chefoo, and it occurred to me that a few lines to the Magazine concerning the above extract would not be amiss.
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It is just daylight here, and in a few short hours old Mother Earth will have turned her head a few degrees more in order to allow Old Sol to bring daybreak to Chefoo. Soon the old School will smile, as another generation awakens to herald—even as we did—a holiday, our cry of “ Foundation Day at last ” will be re-echoed up and down every corridor.
What memories come to us as we follow the happy throng through the events of the day. Once more we scan with them the four pages of the programme to see if their names are still...”
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“...MY PET AVERSION IN CHEFOO AND IN TORONTO.
Part the First—Sunday morning, Boiled Eggs.
All was quiet in the house, when suddenly an ear-splitting row awoke me from a blissful dream of chocolate eolaires to the horrible reality of Sunday morning, boiled eggs. Boiled eggs ! How could I endure them ? And then— oh horrors—it was Easter Sunday, Besides a many coloured yolk, the egg would have a bright purple shell and—when the shell was removed, the white also would be tinted with purple dye.
As the breakfast gong rang I bolted through the closing schoolroom door, grabbed a serviette, which alas was not mine, and marched with dread into the dining room.
Porridge was dispatched in solemn silence, and, as I finished, in through the kitchen door came the eggs in colourful array. Innocent Prepites sat with eyes and mouths open in anticipation of the feast before them, whilst I in my misery groaned aloud.
Down the table came the eggs, nearer and nearer till at length one anchored itself on my plate...”
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“...Chefoo Schools dissociation.
(In connection with the C. I. M. Schools,
Chefoo, North China.)
President :
mr. f. McCarthy.
Vice-Presidents :
MISS BLACKMORE. MR. F. MARCUS WOOD.
MISS WILLIAMSON. MR. CECIL POLHILL.
LIEUT.-COL. J. WINN. K.E.
& B5 S!
Members of Committee; ‘
D. MUDDITT (C '.iirmu-ri. MISS B. M. STARK.
W. HUNT.
j. McCarthy. MISS M. I. WILSON.
MISS C. M. GREENING.
K. C. STEVENSON.
G. V.. R< iBERTSON.
Editor:
H. F. JOYCE, The Chalet, Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells.
LIST OF HON. SECS. :
AUSTRALIA;
MISS A. I BURGESS. Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne.
CANADA & U.S.A.:
C, B. CLINTON, 33. Charles Street W., Toronto.
■ CHINA; V
W. C. TAYLOR, c/o Electricity Dept , Municipal Council, Shanghai.
ENGLAND:
MISS O. JOYCE, The Chalet, Bidborough. Tunbridge Wells.
SCOTLAND:
HUGH JAMES, 272, Crow Road, Broomhill, Glasgow....”
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