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“...1VLAO AZ U H E
THE ORGAN OF
THE CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION....”
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“...written legibly. The Editor, though anxious to receive articles for publication, will have no time for deciphering illegible writing. It will also help if articles are not too long.
All correspondence re C.A. matters and subscriptions should be addressed in future to :—
H. F. Joyce, Christ Church Vicarage, Sidcup.
There are still 56 members in England who have not yet paid their 1926 subscriptions. The receipt of these will be of great assistance in meeting our liabilities. The rules of the Association lay down that any one whose subscription is twelve months in arrears ceases to be a member. In practice, v/e are at present giving two years’ grace, but
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“...practice of the pro fession to which he has given himself. Every available opportunity should be grasped to study building construction, from actual work in progress ; constant notes should be kept, sketches carefully made, and, turning to the classic side of life, historical buildings visited and their styles studied and compared assiduously. For the moneyed student, many Architectural Schools will provide him with an excellent course in the elementary and advanced stages, although it is questionable whether the study of the classic forms of design, to which a very prominent part is allotted in these Schools, will stand the student in as good stead,—as in the actual practice of an ordinary office it is much more likely he will be called upon to design a workman’s cottage than a Roman Basilica.
The Royal Institute of British Architects holds two examinations, the Intermediate and the Final (qualifying for Associate R.I.B.A.), and it is most desirable that students should pass these examinations...”
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“...with his Alma Mater to come and go without the least support.
We hope sincerely that this era oi indifference is over, and that this new movement in Canada will usher in an era o.f individual responsibility which will culminate in the great achievement of a larger, better and more frequent issue of the Mag. being placed in the hands of every Chefooite the world over. Why should we not have more subscriptions ? Why should not every Chefooite. every parent of a Chefooite. every one interested in Chefoo, be given a chance and encouragement to become a subscriber? Why should we not hear more from the teachers, both past and present: are they not Chefooites also ?
It is only by the concerted action of all who read this that this end can be accomplished. It is only when each in his separate sphere " shall put forth his or her utmost for the common good—the memory of the old School— that we can be justly proud of our organization. We are all proud that we are Chefooites : we are proud of the past...”
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“...shall not be lost in a coma cf indifference.
The pacifist, of course, will see a triumph in this extirpation of organized militarism. He will argue that it fostered pugnacity and disharmony in the School. He will rejoice at this new millenr ium. with the powers of light exemplified in the caricature of the House System in vogue, over the powers of darkness as exemplified in the gangs.
Fir be it from us to disturb any dream of the era of righteousness and sublime gentleness about to dawn over the schools. Yet. nevertheless, we feel duty bound to place one or two of the findings of modern child psychology at the disposal cf the powers that be.
It is to-day generally recognized that perhaps the severest crime that can be committed against the adolescent youth is the suppression of his natural instincts. These are not abnormal, as is often supposed ; they are the normal expression of the boy. and their development is as necessary to the attainment of his perfect manhood as is the development of...”
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“...was violating, or of the heritage it was snatching from future generations.
H.H.G.G., 2C3.
This article, it will be noticed, is the third of a series to be published by the Canadian Publication Committee dealing with questions vitally affecting the Schools.
The first by " V.A.C.” was on the Conduct Watch, and the second by *! Sir Galahad ’’ on the Lack of Mora! Education in the' Schools.
This series is being published, not in any spirit of destructive criticism, but in ths realization that unprecedented changes have taken place in the various Staffs during the past few years, and that these new teachers are laced with new problems of a very dlfficu t nature.
We do not oppose innovations, but we believe that our experience, as pupiis in the Schools, may serve to indicate certain ‘‘ fundamental " traditions, and may point our the " historical ” basis of many customs, e.j.. “ the gangs,’’ which seem absurd to our innovators.
It is sincerely hoped that this series will be taken in the spirit in...”
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“...conveyed to the reader may be one which will in no way cause sorrow or regret to any of those who have toiled so long and so lovingly for the Schools of which we are justly proud.
The Editor fully appreciates that Old Chefooites desire the best for 1 heir old School, and we are naturally zealous of guarding old traditions, but the C.S.A. was not founded to control the policy of the Schools ; and indeed, whatever may be our individual opinions, we may rest assured that no decisions are made or innovations attempted without full consideration of all facts and definite appeal for guidance from Him whose counsel is wisest of ah.
AN APPRECIATION*
EULAH parcels 1 What memories they bring to our minds, A warm winter coat, a gay gingham dress for the summer, and a host of other enviable things. And every one who spent any of their Christmas holidays at Chefoo will always remember the jolly time given them at the annual Beulah picnic.
Beulah parcels and Beulah picnics are very nice things to have...”
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“...hospitable roof. “ Reef ” is only a small island, its area is about six or seven acres, and Miss Carpmael’s the only house on it. So it is here we experience the joy of living and find an outlet for this exuberance of spirit in making paths around the island, sawing logs, swimmings canoeing, and going for all-day excursions in the D.P.
And when the day’s fun is over, we lie in bed listening to the water lapping against the shore and thinking how long ago it was since we last heard that sound in Chefoo ! Isabel Taylor, 2C2.
FIELD DAY.
R. and Mrs. Brownlee had the Chefooites in last Wednesday, as Mr. and Mrs. Bunting had left funds for a party for us, though they themselves were unable to be with us. The executive divided us into “Jolly Rovers” and “War Arrows ” and we had a “ Field Day.” I won’t describe more than about one race, as the ladies’ high jump was naturally the most difficult to bring off. Imagine Marion T. in a slender creation of mauve satin, Rosie Olsen in a flowing green crepe...”
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“...After refreshments, we had what they called a business meeting, at which Al Grosart made quite a long speech. What it was about, no •one seemed to know, but it was a good speech. Then we had a prolonged and awkward silence, but every one knew what this was about. We were all thinking of the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Bunting and Mr. and Mrs. Brownlee, but no one was clever enough to express it properly. Anyway, this was the first really old-fashioned Chefoo Reunion we had had for a long time. The jolly tumult of the evening wore our veneer ■of sophistication, and in some cases even of cynicism, pretty thin ; so that by the time we were ready to close by singing “ Lord of all Power and Might," it pealed forth like it used to in the Boys’ School when we were Prepites there for the winter holidays and if you sung flat Shinter could turn you into stone by the power of his eye. I understand that there has been a legend founded on this, called Medusa. Probably not as terrifying as the original...”
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“...department of Modern Languages, with second class honours, obtaining her B.A.
Hugh Coulthard, M.B.. and ** Chesh ” Dryer, M.B., have completed their sixth year in Medicine with Honours.
Fred Lawson. B.A.. has passed his fourth year in Medicine.
Warren Knight has completed his fifth year in Medicine.
Harold Warren, after a year of Arts, took up Architecture and was very successful, obtaining second place in his year.
We extend our heartiest congratulations to these who have so nobly upheld the name of Chefoo and wish them every success in the future.
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ENGLAND COMMITTEE:
W. D. MUDDITT {Chairman).
H. W. HUNT.
h. |. McCarthy,
MISS M. I. WILSON.
MISS O. JOYCE.
C. W. ROBERTSON. MISS L. HUNNEX. -MISS I G. GUINNESS.
R. 1-1. M UNGE AM.
K. H. BRICE.
Editorial Secretary ;
II. I', JOYCE, Christ Church Vicarage, Sidcup, Kent.
SCOTLAND :
H. JAMES, 272, Crow Road, Broomhill, Glasgow, W.i.
CANADA EXECUTIVE:
President : K. C. EVANS.
Vice-President : MISS MARION TAYLOR. Treasurer : MISS M. LAWSON...”
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“...Chefoo Schools dissociation.
(In connection with the C. I. M. Schools, Chefoo, North China.)
Presidents :
mr. & mrs. f. McCarthy.
Vice-Presidents :
MISS BLACKMORE.
MRS. HAYWARD.
MISS WILLIAMSON.
MR. CECIL POLHILL.
LIEUT.-COL. J. WINN, R.E.
MR. MARCUS WOOD....”
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