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“...Newsletter. No. 18. MARCH, 1987 Chefoo Schools Great Britain Association % Branch. EDITORIAL. ON BEING A CHEFUSIAN. To every Chefusian, sundered by weary miles from the kindly shores of Yantaia, will come one day the question, from friendly stranger, curious acquaintance, or critical (possible) employer— “ And where were you at school ? ” Youthful, and inexperienced, the Chefusian may answer simply, albeit with a little quiet pride, “ Chefoo.” If his hapless interlocutor is merely the friendly stranger, she (it almost certainly will be she) will probably think that Chefoo is one of those awful names like Cholmondeley, which she never could pronounce anyway, and wonder whether she dare ask to have it spelt. The critical employer will, however, rudely conclude that Chefusian is speaking with his mouth full, and state in no uncertain terms that, had this not been the case, it is possible that his answer might have conveyed some meaning, instead of sounding like the noise you make when you...”
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“...Next time he is asked, he will answer informatively—“ Chefoo. It’s the only Public School in the Far East (see World Press, February, 1935). It’s a school for the children of missionaries and business people in China, but I’m not Chinese, and we take Oxford School Certificate there.” To which, of course, the only and inevitable answer is, “ How— interesting ! ” But one day everyone will know where and what and why Chefoo is, when all old Chefusians are, like Old Man Kangaroo, “ different from all other animals, and wonderfully run after.” Some of them will even be literary lights of the first order, like “ M,” who will, on applying in writing—(on one side of the paper only)—to the Assistant Editor, receive a Chefusian tie for the thoughts about whales printed in this number. SECRETARY’S NOTES. The Newsletter. We must congratulate Fern King on the copy she procured for this number, which is her first effort as Assistant Editor. News for the next issue should reach her before June 5th. A...”
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“...Hazel Young ; Elisabeth Stewart; Arthur G. Smith ; Bobby Walker ; Bernard Walker ; Heather Peill ; Farquhar Macrae; Norman Macrae ; Bill Fleischmann. Chinese Chows and Chefoo Chats. At the last gathering on the morning of the Winter Reunion we had a splendid crowd. The noise of Old Chefusians chatting and chowing caused quite a sensation in the Restaurant, but we are glad to know that besides leaving behind empty bowls, we also left a favourable impression ! The next two gatherings will be on Thursday, March 11th, ahd Thursday, May 13th, both at 6.30 p.m., at the Chinese Maxim Restaurant (2nd Floor), Wardour Street, London, W. 1, and the charge is 1/9 each, excluding tips. It is a help if those who hope to attend will kindly notify the Secretary beforehand, in order that the necessary accommodation may he reserved. Chefoo Winter Reunion. It seems to be generally accepted that this Winter’s Reunion was the best we have ever had. By a special request (we believe, from the girls !) we did not...”
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“...they have extended to the C.S.A. for many years past for our summer reunion. Chefoo Week-end. Miss E. M. Harman, through whose kindness and generosity we were able to have our Chefoo week-end at the Grove, Watford, is now in charge of the Downs School, Shoreham-by-Sea. She has given us a very warm invitation to have our Chefoo week-end there this summer, on the same terms as before. We have gratefully accepted this invitation, and are arranging for a Chefoo week-end there from Saturday, July 31st, until Tuesday morning, August 3rd. This period includes the August Bank Holiday. We realise that the distance from London will make it somewhat more expensive, but we are making inquiries about cheap fares, etc., and we do hope that many Old Chefusians will now start saving-up for the occasion ! Full particulars will be issued at the beginning of July. Book the date now. CHEFUSIANORUM SIGNUM Although it is time the Chefoo whale justified the faith of his believers by putting in an appearance, it...”
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“...But as I was crossing the Atlantic last week I heard one which drew in close during the night, and he explained many things. Members of the Chefoo family die on an average of one in twenty years. It is just over ten years since the last death occurred, so there seemed something mysterious about this. In fact, I was seriously considering writing to the Mayor of Chefoo to ask him to insist on holding a post-mortem. My chance meeting with the Atlantic whale, however, resolved all my doubts, and with his permission I am relating his story to allay the fears of those who may have been as troubled as myself. The last Chefoo whale died of heart-failure. It was all very sad, said my informant, who, it appeared, was a distant relative of the Chefoo family. Howard Joyce had neglected to send them a Newsletter (as they have not paid their subscriptions for the last hundred years), but the copy that Marjory Broomhall dropped into the sea on the way to the Bluff last summer was. forwarded to them. It...”
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“...young Adolphus’ death.” “ How ? ” I demanded. “ Young Adolphus,” said my friend, “ suffered from a weak heart. He was a puny creature, and hadn’t been able to get near the Newsletter until about a month after it had arrived. One morning a council of whales met to investigate the possibilities of sending one of their number to live permanently in the harbour. Partly so that the younger generation would grow up with some idea of the graceful construction of a whale, partly to act as guardian of Chefoo. The pater familias was just winding up a magnificent peroration, entreating someone to be self-sacrificing and go, when there was a shriek from Adolphus, who had just seen the emblem, and the malevolent look in its eye had proved too much for him ; he went off into a dead faint, and never recovered consciousness.” “ I’m awfully sorry,” I said, “ but you can’t blame our artist. He is a very law-abiding young man, and the heraldic rules are strict. Besides, there is a lot of vigour and vitality...”
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“...IN MEMORIAM. MISS D. M. WILSON. Soon after arriving in China, Miss Wilson was appointed in 1908 to the staff of the Girls’ School, Chefoo. With characteristic energy she threw herself heart and soul into the life there, filling a very full time-table of teaching and duty hours. She had always thought her work lay among girls, but after her second furlough there was work at the Boys’ School waiting for someone, and she was transferred to that staff. As time passed she found her early upbringing gave her much in common with boys, and she soon became thoroughly interested in her new sphere. With many of her erstwhile pupils, now scattered in many lands, she has kept in touch, prayerfully interested in the varied work they represent. Very reluctantly, in 1935, she received the word that health did not permit her to return to China. After a time of rest she came with alacrity to the London Headquarters to undertake various duties for the winter months. It was with that same desire, though with...”
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“...LETTERS from CHEFOO. Near the Pinnacle. Another Christmas holiday has come round, and most of the children are again scattered all over China. The quarantine for scarlet fever in the G.S. made it look as though their Shanghai party would be delayed, but, for the first time for many years, the boat was stuck on the bar at Tangku, and was delayed just long enough for all to be free to go on board. This year children have gone to Szechuan, Yunnan, Kweichow, Indo-China, Japan, and even to Vancouver ! as well as to all the nearer provinces. On November 18th Constance Knight and Mr. Amos were married in the Memorial Hall. Ailsa Carr was bridesmaid, Dr. Warren Knight best man, and Dr. Judd gave the bride away. Mrs. Knight, for so long Principal of the Girls’ School, was present, so most of the important people were Chefusians ! Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Taylor arrived in Chefoo about a week before the schools closed. I tried to get Dr. Taylor to write a paragraph of impressions for “ Chefoo,” but he wouldn’t...”
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“...days as a land-lubber. Here is a “ memory ” of his—and yours ? “ The worst storm I was ever in ? Let’s see, that was November 30th, 1922. I had on board eighty C.I.M. school-children, bound for Tientsin. We ran into a raging snow-blizzard, and the next day I managed to make Hope Sound, where we stayed for two-and-a-half days.” Old Chefusians join with Capt. Christiansen’s many other friends to wish him “ all the best.” STOP PRESS. Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy. We sent a telegram of greetings from our Chefoo Winter Reunion which was a great cheer to them both, as Mr. McCarthy was ill in bed and suffering considerable pain. In his reply, Mr. McCarthy sent very warm thanks and kind wishes to us all. We trust that he is much better now, and will soon be restored to full health and strength. He is kept very busy with C.I.M. meetings in N. Ireland. 11...”
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“..., and is now living with her sister in Ilford. After 31 years’ service in Chefoo she will be missed. Hazel Young is still at Cranleigh School and plays in the school hockey team. Elizabeth and Alison Stewart are still at school. Diana Weddebburn is up at Edinburgh University, and is in her first year of Arts course. Bobby Walker and Bernard Walker have both played in the Scottish hockey trials, Bobby twice. This summer in June the following sit their final degree exam, for medicine : A. G. Smith, Niels Pedersen, A. M. Philips, R. W. Walker, B. C. Walker. Heather Peill and Bill Fleisch-man sit for their second Professional in June. Norman Macrae is in his 1st year Arts. Farquhak Macrae is in his 3rd year Medicine, and seems to be able to be an efficient S.C.M. Secretary at the same time. CHINA AND THE EAST. Leslie Andrew is now working with McMullans and Co. in Chefoo. Mr. Baziue has now joined the Staff at Chefoo. Mrs. Bazire has already been with them for a year. Winnie Embery who is in...”
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“...Matthews is doing a Science course at the Sydney University. Gertrude McIntyre is training at the Brisbane General Hospital and likes it very well. Bruce McIntyre, we hear, is studying shorthand, and evidently has journalism in view. Ina Mr.AnES (Trudinger) spent a little time in Melbourne recently, with her husband, who is on leave from New Britain. They have a small daughter, Kathleen, who is decidedly a credit to them in every way. We like to feel, of course, that she is benefiting indirectly by Chefoo ! Norman Platt has a son, born not long ago. Christine Porteous is now on the staff of the Australian Provincial Assurance Company, Melbourne. She and Ruth had a flat for some months in East Melbourne. This arrangement fell through as Rutii was on the relieving staff of the Education Department for the year. After travelling from one school to another she was finally sent to a town about 200 miles north of Melbourne, to stay until Xmas. Mary Mathews teaches in a rural school in the same district...”
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“...Messrs. E. S. and A. Robinson, where Olive Rouse used to work. Rachel is engaged to Mr. Ian Morrison of the National Bible Society of Scotland, Shanghai. Cathie Nicoll spends most of her time visiting and speaking to Fellowship groups throughout the High Schools of Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. F. Graham Millar (nee Mildred Oldfield) have a son (Frederick David), born in November, 1936. Jack Brock has been appointed Office Manager at Watt and Watt (Brokers), Toronto. Recent arrivals in North America from Chefoo : Albert and George Stone are living in Boston, Mass. : Alvin F. Swenson is in business in Jersey City, N. J. : and James Walton Moore is studying at Simmars University, Abilene, Texas. Martha Jane Moore has completed a year’s study at the same University, obtaining a very high standing. Mrs. Rist is now living with Edna in Toronto. Douglas Moore is joining the Canadian Mounties as he finds office life boring. Printed in Great Britain. 16...”
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“...CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION. Presidents : Mr. &■ Mjss. F. McCarthy;) Vice-Presidents : Miss L. BlackmoriL Rev. W. H.. Alms. Mrs. Hayward. . Mr. F. H. Rhodes: Mr. P. EVHqstk. .A' Mr. H. C. Judd.* And the J Principals'of thy, Chefpo Schools : Miss E. Rice [(■<>'.' School].. Miss E: G. KsxixiN (A’«p. School). . Mr.' P. A. Khvck [Boys’ School). GREAT BRITAIN BRANCH COMMITTEE, k ' Chairman: Mr. W. I) Mcdditt, Glendower, Grove Road, S, Woodford, London, E. 18. Hon. Secretary & Editor : Mr. H. F. Joyce, wynear, !), Hurst View Road, S. Croydon (Cro. 5270). Hon. Treasurer-: . Mr. B. Burnett, 263, Rectory Road, Sockett’s Heath, Grays, Essex. Assistant Editor : Miss K King, Westfield College, Hampstead,.London, NAV. 3. Assist. Secretary : • . Mr. W. F. Ollsen. Miss H.’Kirk. Mr. J; M/Sli,mmon. . Miss M. Harding. . Mr. T. j. Hirst. . M-iss G, Briscoe. Mr. C. F.alrclougii. Miss M. Gibson, Mr. R. Weller. Scottish Secretary : Mr. C. W. Fleischmann, 56, George Squire?. Edinburgh.. Chefoo Secretary : Miss...”