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“...Newsletter No. 24. DECEMBER. 1939. Chefoo Schools Great Britain Association X Branch. Editorial. At some time during the past three months the thoughts of most of us must have winged back to the familiar, beloved “ Mem. Hall,”—built to the glory of God, and in memory of our Old Boys who laid down their lives in the last War. So we have put a picture of it right at the beginning of this News Letter, but otherwise, apart from items concerning our members on Active Service, In the A.R.P. or other National Service, you will find no talk about the War. It is too early for that. There are two photos in this number, entitled respectively “ Snowbound ” and “ Lost Lake.” They were taken a good many years ago by the father of a Chefoo boy who is now back on the mission field himself. They are Chefoo photos, though maybe you haven’t guessed just where they were taken ? Well, if truth be known, the snow picture is—well, turn to page 23 and you will see ! Do you like the ” Mixed Grill ” from the “ Chefusian...”
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“...are on active service, but we shall continue to carry on the business of the Association with a smaller Committee for the time being. Winter Reunion. It is with real reluctance that we have to abandon our usual Winter Reunion, but we shall have to exist on the memories of the happy and jolly times we have had in past winters at Newington Green. We intend, however, to hold a Chinese Chow as usual, and we hope that a good number will be able to come and take this opportunity of having a good old Chefoo Chat together. This will take place at Young’s Chinese Restaurant, 180 Wardour Street (Oxford Street end), London, W. I, at I p.m., on Saturday, January 13th, the charge being 2/- per head. Those who hope to attend are asked to notify the Secretary before Thursday, January I Ith, and to bring with them their gas-masks and their subs, for 1940 ! Finance. In 1938 we were able to cover our expenses and show a small surplus of 17/11. Will members who still owe their subs, for 1939 please send them...”
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“...The Locust Hath Eaten But can You yet restore, God, of the bare brown hills above Chefoo, The years that I have wasted, spurning You, Forgetting all I learnt—nay, more— Sneering at truth I held In my heart’s heart to be immaculate ? Dare I believe that You will re-create And give me back my life fulfilled ? White clouds where sea-gulls soar, Gold-gleam of sand, deep blue of Chefoo’s sea, What comfort comes from Chefoo’s God for me ? “ I will restore—I will restore.” M. The Breakwater. 4...”
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“...Prize Giving Day, JULY 28th, 1939. Prize-giving Day In Chefoo ! To those across the seven seas who remember just such a day ” once upon a time,” and to the mothers and fathers in inland China whose hearts are here, is this written. Do you remember the rows of the blue sashes and white suits and merry faces ? Can you still hear the metallic buzz of the scissor-grinders in the willow trees outside the windows, the creak of the punkah and the happy hum of conversation ? For you these are old and fragrant memories ; for me, a new and happy experience. This year’s programme was unusual, in that it consisted mainly of a Cantata, ” Sherwood’s Queen,” rendered by the boys and girls of the Senior School. Robin Hood was introduced to us by four Third Form girls who recited A. Noyes’ poem ” Sherwood,” and for one hour we followed him and his merry men through solos, duets and four-part choruses. It was an ambitious attempt at music a little above the level of such youthful performers, but all did...”
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“...Mrs. Robertson distributed them. Finally all the “ leaving students ” were presented with a lovely Chefoo-monogrammed Bible—a treasure to be prized and used. The large group of visitors who gathered to examine the Art, Craft and Needlework exhibits, proved how interesting this part of the programme was. Some of the work showed talent and ability. And what was the outstanding feature of the programme ? The tense moment when the stage-struck headmaster forgot his speech ! Shall I tell you what I enjoyed most ? It was the look of joy and sincerity and earnestness on the faces of our boys and girls as they sang the last verse and chorus of the school-song : the eyes of youth wide open for the very best that the years ahead hold. “ God give us grace in the coming years His voice alone to heed . . . Ever to bring through the toil of the days Glory to God’s great name.” (Reprinted from “ Chefoo Daily News ” and “ Chefusian.”) The following were some of the principal prize-winners this summer :...”
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“...Girls’ School, Chefoo ! What of the Boys’ School, did somebody ask ? To tell its glories were a very long task— How “ Schneider ” drilled them in the quad, How “ Z ” refused to spare the rod, How doughty War Arrows and valiant J.R.s Would fight fearful battles beneath the cold stars. The “ Iso ” I shall ne’er forget, I always left it with regret, For though our nurse would oft look stern. Who ever really feared Miss Burn, As dressing-gown-clad, in ev’ry bright hue, We ran on the hills—a ” measley ” crew ? Then there were picnics to the Bluff, When none could ever eat enough, For such good things had been prepared— Alas ! how oft that night we scared Those dear kind souls who the whole night through Would dose us with physic in dear old Chefoo. And when the term began once more, With longing gaze we’d eye the shore, As two by two at seemly rate, We passed beneath the Ninghai Gate, Where litters and mules, pigs, wheel-barrows, too, Streamed on down the Highway towards Chefoo. g t r hc rc c...”
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“...Twidale has had to leave for Shanghai owing to ill-health, and Mrs. Cliff has taken her place as Mrs. Preedy’s assistant. Miss Priestman has had to leave owing to ill-health, and is now living in North Ferrily, Yorkshire. She has been in poor health since the beginning of the year, and we hope that as she settles down at home a large measure of health will be restored. Her service in Chefoo extends over a period of about twenty-six years. The Boys’ House has been very pleased to welcome Mrs. Eaton as Matron, while Miss Smith is on furlough. . . . The students of the Men’s Language School, which has been at Chefoo this winter, have been designated, and are most of them Snowbound. 8...”
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“...The Breaking-up Storm. on their way to their stations. The three Old Chefusians are going to the west, Sydney Best and Arthur Mathews to Kansuh, Jim Broomhall to Szechuan. The Szechuan and Kweichow parties have been asked to drive trucks from Haiphong to Chungking, for a car company who want to sell them there. This is a great thrill, and will mean seeing a good deal of China en route. Dr. and Mrs. Judd have been back in Chefoo for two or three months. It has been very nice to have them here again for a while, but their permanent designation is Shanghai. The Summer Term was enlivened by the celebrations of the King’s Birthday, 8th June. There was a cricket match, a boat-race and tea. The Consul held an official reception for British subjects and their friends in the grounds of the Consulate. . . . Open Day was one of the important events of the school year. During the morning the school building was open to visitors, who were at liberty to wander in and out of ordinary classes, to watch...”
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“...Service of the Larger Life, and yet we cannot but know that it is this call of His Master, Who does what He will with His own. We think of Dr. Anderson with the background of his missionary home, of the way in which he reproduced the characteristics of his mother, whom he so resembled, and so may well give thanks for this child of the Mission, who in his turn has passed on that true Vita Lampada which his parents had kindled in Chekiang in their time. Dr. Anderson carried the high traditions of the Chefoo School to Aberdeen, where he made a lasting mark both in the life of Gordon’s College and at the University ; he held his well-won honours lightly, and stood firm against the wearing test of University life, putting first things first among his fellows. In a more intimate way, we venture to recall hallowed days at the Keswick Convention in 1927, when, with a group of other students, he realized the deeper secrets of a life fully surrendered to his Lord, and then went back to his work made free...”
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“...the brink of the River, to her little daughters who will only know of their father from others, and indeed to the affectionate inner circle by whom this loss is most deeply felt, we can only offer the heartfelt sympathy and prayer which is most justly due. (Reprinted from “ China’s Millions.”) A Toronto Reunion. On Monday, June 6th, a Chefoo Reunion was held in Toronto at one of Hunt’s Restaurants. Following dinner, a moving-picture film of Rachel Nicoll Morrison’s wedding, which took place in Chefoo last November, was shown. No one had any difficulty recognizing the entrance to the Union Church. Afterwards Mr. Arthur Rouse gave us the latest news of Chefoo. His depressing account of the great difficulties under which business has to be carried on at the present time was enlivened by humorous incidents of ” red tape.” Among those present were : Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Rhodes ; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rouse ; Mr. and Mrs. Averell Robinson ; Mrs. G. Nicoll, Cathie and Mary Nicoll ; Mrs. G. A. Andrew...”
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“...sentence.’ ” MR. and MRS. J. J. COULTHARD called to see Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Taylor when the latter were spending August in Bournemouth. They had a very happy visit and an unexpected pleasure in meeting Mrs. Garwood (nee Dix), formerly of the staff of the Girls’ School. Mr. and Mrs. Garwood and family were spending the day there. HAROLD CROFT, who joined the “Terriers” in May last, is now in training in the Anti-Tank Regiment, R.A. He writes, “ It is not bad fun, but I must say that after going to Chefoo, I find the life quite easy ; while others never having been away from home, don’t seem to get on so well. I hope to continue at the office (architect’s) when H. thinks fit.” MR. DUNCAN seems as versatile as ever. Not content with doing School work, he is now a fully-fledged Air Raid Warden. He has been speaking for the British and Foreign Bible Society and for the Y.M.C.A. MRS. DUNCAN has been using the car pro bono publico and visiting outlying districts giving lectures on nursing and nursing...”
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“...GORDON GILLISON is Assistant Medical Officer at the Berks, and Bucks. Sanatorium, Peppard Common, Oxon. “ It was in my capacity as M.O. here that I was introduced to the C.S.A. A patient here, knowing I was interested in China and things Chinese, introduced me to his employer when that gentleman visited him. The said employer forthwith discovered my Chefoo origin and enrolled me in the C.S.A. My brother, Dr. Keith Gillison, another old Chefoo boy, has just set sail for China with his wife and small son. He is returning to Hankow, to the Union Hospital there. His two daughters, aged 10 and 7, are remaining at school at Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks. DONALD HAY wrote from the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, that he had entered the Navy in May last by the Public School Special Entry exam. Of the three HIRST boys, two are in the same position as for the past two years or more, viz. : THEODORE still with a Government Engineering and Building firm : at present Asst. Works Manager on a big Aerocessory...”
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“...June last (M.B., B.S., Congratulations —Ed.), was married in October to Miss Katie Roseby, a cousin of WILLIAM LAPPER’S. DAVID LANDS-BOROUGH was the best man on this occasion, and we take this opportunity of wishing Dr. and Mrs. King all the best from their Chefoo friends. DAWN KING has taken up an Exhibition in History at the Royal Holloway College, and is enjoying her first year very much. FERN KING spent her summer holiday in Sweden with Mrs. Guinness and Joy, and had a very good time. She is now acting as secretary to Mrs. Oswald Chambers. DOROTHY KIRK was spending a holiday in America when war started. She is therefore staying in Canada, and has got work in the Biology Department of Toronto University. We wish her good fortune in her new work. HAROLD LEDGARD is somewhere in France. His address is : No. 726621 I, Pts R. H. A. Ledgard, “ A ” Company, I Ith Field Ambulance, R.A.M.C., B.E.F. There are a number of fine Christian men in his company, and they form quite a little band. They...”
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“...evacuated with his school to Writtle, where he still is. At present it is not considered advisable to call up teachers, but when his age-class is reached, he will probably have to go. DR. SMITH has been very busy on a medical board examining recruits. He finds it very interesting work. REV. J. HOWARD STOOKE has for sixteen years been the minister of Victoria Park Baptist Church, Bristol. He went there at the time when the Doctor would not let him return to his work as a Master in the Boys’ School at Chefoo. He is very happy in his work. He writes, “ My wife (who like myself was both a scholar and a teacher in the Schools) has been ill since 1930, since when she has had to be under special care. She is no better at the time of writing.” MR. & MRS. W. HEDLEY TAYLOR, with theirtwochildren are livingat 14, Buckland Avenue, Slough, Bucks. Mr. Taylor left China in 1937 and is now the Representative in Slough of The Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. RUDLAND WEATHERHEAD is still in the Royal Aircraft...”
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“...Stories ” (Modern Library series) was bought and mailed to Chefoo. A few " Old Boys ” met together for lunch in New York City last July— CARRINGTON GOODRICH, ERNEST HAYES, HUGH FITCH, HAROLD ELTERICH and ALAN CHALFANT. ERNEST HAYES has recently returned from the Missions’ Treasurers’ Office at Shanghai. SOFIE TORNVALL PETERSON, on the doctor’s advice, is remaining in the States another year for further rest, but hopes to return to China in the spring of 1940. MARGARET BUNTING writes : " During the past years I have completed three summers of a graduate library course at Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, U.S.A. It was the usual kind of summer course— i.e., six months’ work in six weeks, or twenty-four days, including sixty miles daily commuting from Atlantic City. However, living with books is worth perhaps even chat, and now I am iust revelling in the position of School Librarian—infinitely more satisfying than being one English and History teacher among eight or nine. My particular hobby...”
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“...of Nurses of the American Presbyterian Hospital on that island. MORRIS BURKWALL is married and living in Kansas City. His first child, a son, was born on May 16th. BARBARA BROADFOOT has charge of the Rainbow Corner, a luncheon counter in the Robert Simpson Company’s Store, Toronto. ISABEL TAYLOR, a member of the School Staff at Chefoo, now home on furlough in Toronto, took a three weeks’ normal course in Piano Class Instruction in August under the auspices of the Canadian Bureau for the Advancement of Music. It is possible that this method of teaching piano to children for the first two years of their musical education may be introduced into the Schools at Chefoo. At the beginning of September the Canadian Government appointed KENNETH TAYLOR Secretary of the War-time Prices and Trade Board. He has obtained leave of absence from McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, for a year. His family are moving to Ottawa some time during October. CATHIE NICOLL was in charge of the Girls’ Camp in Ontario...”
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“...Avenue, Toronto, Ont., Canada. MANN, John, Erh Ma Lu, Chefoo, N. China. MOORE, Mrs. E., c/o C.I.M., 150 St. George Street, Toronto, Canada. MUDDITT, W. D., Monkswood, Forest Way, Woodford Green, Essex. or Temporary : Barn Elms Farm, Bradfield, Nr. Reading. OLESEN, Wilfrid, c/o 9 Hurst View Road, S. Croydon, Surrey. ORR-EWING, Mary, North End, Gander Hill, Haywards Heath, Sussex. PORTEOUS, Christine and Ruth, 22 Coppin Grove, Hawthorn, E.2, Victoria, Australia. PORTEOUS, Stanley, Marymeade, Mary Street, Hawthorn, E.2, Victoria, Australia. ROBERTSON, Mrs. de B., c/o C.I.M., Newington Green, London, N.I6. SERGEANT, David and Linda, 138 English Street. Dumfries, Scotland. STURT, Mary and Henry, c/o N.Z. Insce. Co., Ltd., Box 51, Auckland, C.I., N. Zealand. THOMPSON, Eric, 8 Henry Street, Kilbirnie,Wellington, N. Zealand. WALKER, Dorothy and Robert, c/o 88 Warrender Park Road, Edinburgh, 9. LUCIA, Miss I. T., c/o C.I.M. Girls’ School. Chefoo. N. China. PRIESTMAN, Miss H. M„ c/o C.I.M., Newington...”
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“...Singapore Road, Chefoo, N. China. MURRAY, Christina M- 1932-39. 4 Field Lane, Chefoo, N. China. PARADISSIS, Stafanos A. 1929-39. Monkton Combe School, Nr. Bath. PLATT, Winifred. 12 Banool Avenue, Kew, E.4, Victoria, Australia. RIELLEY, Joyce A. 1936-39. c/o Rielley Simmons & Milne, 91 Pekin Road, Shanghai, China. RICHARDSON, Frank and Margaret, 25 Claremont Street, Dunottor, Dunedin, N. Zealand. RICHARDSON, Mary I. 1929-39. 25 Claremonte Street, Dunotter, Dunedin, N. Zealand. RICHARDSON, Marjorie. 1927-39. 25 Claremonte Street, Dunottor, Dunedin, N. Zealand. ROBERTSON, John H. de Butts. 1931-39. C.I.M., Newington Green, London, N.I6. SCHMIED, Robert C. 1934-39. Zurich, Switzerland. STURT, Eleanor, c/o Mr. H. Sturt, c/o N.Z. Insce. Co., Ltd., Box 5 I, Auckland, C.I., N. Zealand. WALKER, Elspeth L. 1930-39. 112 Chandos Avenue, Whetstone, London, N.20. YORKSTON, Gordon C. 1931-39. c/o C.I.M., 6B Cambridge Street, Stamore, Sydney. EDWARDS, Norah M. C.I.M. Girls’ School, Chefoo, N. China. WIGHT...”
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“...CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION. Presidents : Mr. & Mrs. F. McCarthy. Vice-Presidents : Miss L. Blackmore. Mr. F. H. Rhodes. Mr. D. E. Hoste. Mr. H. G. Judd. Rev. W. H. Aldis. Miss E. Rice. And the Principals of the Chefoo Schools : Mr. P. A. Bruce (Boys' and Girls’ Schools). Miss A. Carr (Prep. School). GREAT BRITAIN BRANCH COMMITTEE. Chairman : Mr. W. D. Mudditt, Monkswood, Forest Way. Woodford Green, Essex. Hon. Secretary : Mr. H. F. Joyce, Gwynear, 9 Hurst View Road, S. Croydon. Hon. Treasurer - Mr. B. B. Burnett. 59 Lenmore Avenue, Grays, Essex Editor : Miss F. King 29 Woodberry Crescent, London, N. 10 Miss D. Kirk, Miss G. Briscoe. Miss W. G. Rouse. Miss E. J. Williamson. Mr. S. H. Rowe. Mr. j. M. Slimmon. Mr. J. S. Green. Mr. T. j. Hirst. Mr. C. Fairclough. Mr. D. Barling. Scottish Secretary : Mr. C. W. Fleischmann, 56 George Square, Edinburgh. China Secretaries: Miss E. M. Broomhall and Miss D. Foucar, C.I.M. Girls’ School, Chefoo. Australian Secretary : Miss R. Porteous, 22 Coppin Grove...”