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“...Newsletter No. 9.
APRIL, 1934
Chefoo Schools Great Britain
Association X Branch.
Is it worth while '! This question is asked by a writer in a recent issue of the “ Chefusian.”
It must have come to the surface in the life of many other literary “ organs ” and “ organisations ”—it certainly has in the case of “ Chefoo ” and the C.S.A. ! But, it is the fervent hope of the Committee that the days of such a doubt have left us for ever.
In asking the question for ourselves, the enthusiasm and support of our fellow Old Chefusian members of the C.S.A. are a sufficient affirmative reply—for them, we sincerely hope our efforts are producing a similar response !
For encouraging evidence we need only look at our steadily increasing membership—now 230—and our Chefoo Reunions. At our recent Winter Reunion we had another large gathering of Old Chefusians and friends, and it was really refreshing to hear all the “ Chefoo chatter ” !
Is it worth while ? It has been, it is, and we- must all co-operate so...”
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“...time to time short reminiscences of past but unforgotten days at Chefoo. Here is the first—one which will seem very old to the modern and sophisticated Chefusian !
“ Why and When the Girls’ School got Lamps in their Dormitories ! ”
One evening, many years ago, in far-away Chefoo, a Headmistress and a Headmaster were strolling down a corridor of the Girls’ School. The little oil lamps suspended from the ceiling, threw circles of light in patches somewhat far apart. It was dark in the dormitories—the open doors iust enticing enough light in from the corridor to “ see to get to bed with ” !
Suddenly, to their surprise, the two “ Heads ” espied in the distance —a little half-clad figure, standing squarely under one of the corridor lamps. A little pile of clothes surrounded her—such a thing !—
Who was it? (I wonder !—Ed.)
ENGLAND WINTER REUNION.
Saturday, January 13th, 1934.
Phlegmatic Englishmen though we may have become, Chefoo Reunions have always the power to whisk us back to our gaily riotous...”
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“...in progress, as everything inside gave the impression of a gay evening— The Chefoo Winter Reunion was in full swing.
Regardless of the winter weather prevailing, sixty to seventy Chefusians and friends rallied for the supper, which was served at 6.30 p.m., and, joined by a few more who came later, stayed to enjoy the splendid programme supplied by local talent.
Note !—Toronto Chefusians are trying to get out of the habit of saying “ Chefoo-ite.” But some are finding it rather difficult, having been so thoroughly “ brought up on ” (so to speak) the Canaanites, Perizzites, Girgashites, etc. However, we agree (rather reluctantly !) with the Great Britain Branch that “ Chefusian ” is, no doubt, more acceptable !
The main part of the evening was taken up with an,illustrated lecture by Ken Evans on his trip to the Near East. Averrf Robinson kept us all amused with little anecdotes from his recent tour of China, Chefoo in particular, and gave us his impressions of “ Now ” as compared with ‘Then”...”
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A H eakty Welcome to our latest contingent who have arrived from Chefoo !—Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Houghton and Felicity Blanche, Eleanor Ford and Stanley Weller.
During the past year the following have also joined us from Chefoo—Jean Graham, Raymond and Fern King, Mary Macpherson, Reginald Parrot, David Parry, and Beatrice Stark. We have sent back the following to Chefoo, the better, we hope, for their stay amongst us !—Mr. and Mrs. Chalkley, and “ the twins,” Miss Rice and Miss Priestman.
Our Winter Reunion. It was splendid to have so many Old Chefusians there. Our grateful thanks are due to many kind friends, such as Mrs. Hayward, Mrs. Houghton, Mr. Aldis, Dorothy Kirk, and many others, whose help and hard work made our gathering such a pleasant one.
Oijr Summer Reunion. Mr. and Mrs. Millner Morris have again kindly invited us to Reigate. Please book the date now— Saturday, September 8th.
Another Ciiefoo Week-end ! We are hoping to...”
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“...months, in connection with work for his firm, the Imperial Chemical Industries (China), Ltd. He is leaving for China again on April 7th, and will be going to new territory in Amoy. During recent years he has been stationed in Shanghai, Tsingtao, Harbin, Dairen, Hankow and Chungking.
CHINA, AUSTRALIA AND THE EAST.
From Chefoo :—
The building operations in connection with the new Preparatory School and the Co-Tuition Classrooms are making good progress, as will be seen from the picture in this issue. The architect is Mr. de B. Robertson, who, no doubt, is greatly helped by his wife, who is an Old Chefusian !
An item of importance and great interest is the inauguration of the Chefoo General Omnibus Company, which has no less than five different services of Ford 'buses from the Ninghai Gate to the West Motor Station. The London Passenger Transport Board will soon be eclipsed, it seems !
Beach Road, from the Boys’ School Gate to Woodland Road, is being widened.
Betty Anderson was with the A.P C...”
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“...NORTH AMERICA.
The Chefoo Prayer Fellowship of Toronto meets at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hf.lmer on the third Tuesday evening of each month. Mr. and Mrs. Helmer extend a warm invitation to all.
Chefusians who have recently arrived in Toronto — Terence McCarthy, Edna and Stanley Rist, Mervyn Andrew.
Jean Orr is taking a business course at Pearce’s College in Philadelphia.
Charles Dilley has a position as registrar of Fenn College, Cleveland, Ohio. Dudley Dilley is a student there.
Chefoo is well represented at Worcester College, Ohio. Muriel Dilley hopes to graduate this year, Mary Abbott and Irene Bannan are in their second year, and Paul Dilley is a Freshman. Irene visited Toronto during the Christmas holidays and enjoyed meeting so many of her school friends. Lois Abbot is studying for her M.A. at the University of Pennsylvania. She is specializing in Mathematics, and expects to teach.
Ruth Dilley is busy doing Public Health work in connection with the Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland....”
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“...Mr. H. F. Joyce, V-B -, -
Gwynear, 9, Hurst View Road;,5i Croydon^ -
Hon. Treasurer : , •.•
. Mr. K. PI. Price. . .
Lu Shan, i.05eberry Road, Claygate, Surrey.
. ,by.. ;' News Editor :
Miss D. Kirk, s
Cathay," Great North Way, Hendon, London, N.W. 4,
Miss L. Hunnex. - Mr. R. H. Mungeam, Miss G. .Price. " Mr. J. M. Summon.
Mrs. F. Houghton. Mr. R. Wkatherheau. Mr D. Landsborough.
? Scottish Secretary : : ,
Mr. W. Olbsen,
9, Warrefider Park Terrace,. Edinburgh,
‘ Chefoo Secretary :
Miss 'Ey. M: Broomhalr,
C.I.M-Girls-School, Chefoo.
China Secretary :
- " Miss-Glaoys Evans,
CJo Asiatic Petroleum Co., P.Q. Box No. 266, Shanghai....”
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