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“...therefore look for an improvement in this direction.
The Editor has pleasure in including here a few remarks by the Chairman of the London Committee :—
“ The controversial tone of some of the articles that have appeared in recent issues of the ‘ Chefoo Magazine ’ are in the main very much appreciated by the London Committee.
“ I would suggest, however, that any criticisms that may be levelled at any time at either the Schools or the C.S.A. are couched in such terms as to be lucid and readily understood by all readers, and not expressed in a veiled and somewhat unintelligible form. I also think that it would be wise for all contributors to remember that it is hardly ‘ good form ’ to express disagreement with the methods adopted by the Masters of the Schools, as the policy which is carried out in these Institutions is hardly one with which Scholars past or present should interfere.
“ It should also be borne in mind that at the time when any present contributor to the magazine was a scholar, the...”
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“...listening for the sound of his assigned animal amongst those which the ladies had been instructed to imitate. The noise of animals was—well, unwonted in those surroundings, but before long all were recognised, and the pairs threaded needles, and rushed to fix them in a pillowcase, which served as winning-post. Of course Chefoo games were not forgotten, and the “Jolly Miller” had his turn. Musical partners proved a great success, for chairs were scattered in pairs about the room, and the competition to find seats when the music stopped was not between individuals, but between couples. We framed amusing telegrams, of which the words began with the letters C.H.E.F.0.0 ; then came Chefoo Rounds, with H. Joyce, our M.C., as conductor, and again there was cheerful din.
I must not forget the other important features of our Reunion : first, W. Mudditt’s words of welcome and introduction ; later the delicious refreshments which Mrs. Hayward had with such care and skill provided (delicious enough to attract...”
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“...Warwick.
Mann, M. Caroline, c/o Mrs. Warren, Chapel Place, Cranleigh. Shipway, Freda, 35, Berkeley Road, Bishopston, Bristol.
Squire, Ethel, Clovelly, 3, Gipsy Hill, Upper Norwood, S.E.19. Trump, Mrs. Violet (nie Ramsey), 36, Rue Gioffredo, Nice, France.
NEWS ITEMS.
Katie Graham has passed her State Registration exam, in Nursing, and is now fully qualified.
Miss E. B. Hayward is engaged to Mr. G. Jackson of the C.I.M. Heartiest congratualtions to both.
BIRTH.
To Eleanor, wife of Mr. Hugh James (Chefoo, 1900-1902), a son, Leonard Thomas, on September 19th, 1926.
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CONCERNING “SIR GALAHAD.”
Toronto,
Extracts of letter to the Editor. 24th Dec., 1926.
Dear Sir,
Had G. W. Robertson read the July, 1926, issue of Chefoo he would realise that he sent his cartel, not to Sir Galahad'alone, but to the Canadian Publication Committee.
Being a member of this committee and also holding strong opinions on the subject, I am answering for Sir G.
The article—“ 15 June—Canada” was not written in an off-hand or thoughtless manner. It was discussed before and criticised after writing ; and produced with the definite object of being useful.
If any of my remarks lead you to imagine that we do not appreciate most of the work done, they will have miscarried. It is because we do so that we try to criticise constructively.
Let me close by stating that a member of oui committee has received a letter from a master, wherein the hope was expressed that more might be done in the future as a result of the article in question.
Yours, E. Cecil-Smith (1C8)...”
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“...Does it ? Even if it does, is there any particular reason why they should be kept in touch with one another ? Is there anything besides sentiment in learning the movement of some one you "
knew once but whom you will never see again ? If not, then is sentiment a just basis for such an organization ?
Again would it be a great loss to Chefooites, or Chefoo, if the C.S.A. were disbanded ?
We hope that Chefooites who disagree with the views set forth in any of these articles will write to the Mag. and tell us their reasons. If we are interested in what Chefooites are doing, we are far more interested in what they are thinking. So, too, those at Chefoo must be interested—even if not always pleased—to know what we are thinking.
The above queries concerning the organization of the C.S.A. apply also to its publication, the Mag. Is the Mag. of interest and value to Chefooites ? One Chefooite—presumably an intelligent man—tells us he has no interest in the Mag.—he never reads it. Is that the sentiment...”
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“...sufficient has been said to show that very considerable adjustments have to be made by Chefooites on all questions of “ Black and White.”
To start with the kiddie has got to obey his parents. If there is any point in question, he is “ black,” they are “ white,” because, of course, they have the felt slipper. The same is true in the Prep. School. In the higher schools the authority over children’s actions is divided. There are rules and Bible, with teachers to interpret both. But what is there to determine what is “ black and white,” right and wrong, truth and untruth in moral, social or theological questions after school is left behind ?
The Chefoo method is dogmatic ; a boy is told that something here is true, that it is wrong to speak with girls. If he refuses to believe or obey there are punishments either in this world or in the next.
Now what is taught might be true, but this is the wrong way to get anyone to differentiate between “ black and white,” because it is very liable to break down...”
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“...ChefooSchools Association.
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(In connection with the C. I. M. Schools. Chefoo, North China.)
Presidents :
mr. & mrs. f. McCarthy.
MISS BLACKMORE.
MRS. HAYWARD.
MISS WILLIAMSON.
Vice-Presidents :
MR. CECIL POLHILL.
L1EUT.-COL. J. WINN, RE.
MR. MARCUS WOOD.
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