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“...Notes ” ; but on behalf of all Chefusians we should like to express again here the most lively appreciation and gratitude to Howard himself, for a quarter - century of magnificent service as an officer of the C.S.A.—and practically all that time as its General Secretary. It is the simple fact that he has done more for the growth and prosperity of the C.S.A. than any other single person. If we may quote from an editorial in 1942 : “It would be impertinent to remind you of the debt which the Association owes to Howard. For twenty years now he has been its moving spirit and no one among us is more beloved . . . whatever happens after the war, we know that his close link with the C.S.A. will remain unbroken”. Well, we were right !—and though we shall all sorely miss him as General Secretary, we know that the C.S.A. will be as safe as the Bank of England —but far more lively—with him now as Treasurer. Our confident good wishes go to his secretarial successor, David Barling, and to the other new...”
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“...we had hoped, we are glad to welcome Irene King. The other vacancies have been valiantly filled by Mildred Porter, Christopher Fairclough and John Hirst, all of whom say they would prefer to see younger O.C.’s in their places, but their experience and advice, I know, will be valuable to us. The changes in Executive Officers are as follows : (b) General Secretary. As already announced David Barling is taking this post over from me. His fresh vigour will, I am sure, be of great benefit to the Association which well deserves a change after twenty-one years ! My work as Secretary has brought me into close touch with O.C.’s of all generations and I shall always cherish the many friendships I have made. I know that our new General Secretary agrees with me that the C.S.A. is well worth while. It is up to all our members to help in carrying on the good work. (c) Editor and News Editor. John Hirst and Irene King have kindly agreed to take over these posts respectively and we are indeed grateful to...”
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“...quality of the methods and the excellence of the results of Chefoo School, which it has been Mr. Bruce’s constant aim to improve still further. Some will recall his justly proud announcement when the Oxford results had arrived one year : “ The first code word in the cable is ‘ BABOB ’, and when I saw that my heart gave a leap—it means that everyone has passed ! ” This and the other annual results were an eloquent tribute to his work. Games and athletics have always been a healthily prominent feature of the School PRESENTATION TO MR. AT the London Winter Reunion, Dr. David Landsborough, on behalf of many O.C’s who were at Chefoo under the Headmastership of Mr. P. A. Bruce, announced the opening of a Fund with the object of making a presentation, at the Summer Reunion, to Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Bruce. The General Committee warmly support this worthy cause but feel that the CHEFOO : THE TACTICAL PLEASE pray now for God to act on behalf of Chefoo. The position at Shanghai demands a change—the staff and...”
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“...staff, for the transition period while one staff takes over from the emergency staff, and, above all, for the “ unity of the Spirit, which is the bond of peace ”. Note. We are grateful to the C.I.M. for permission to use the two photo blocks illustrating Mr. Houghton’s article, and the view of Chefoo from Consular Hill which adorns the Editorial page. HISTORY OF THE CHEFOO SCHOOLS : A SUGGESTION WHATEVER the final decision is in regard to the location and rebuilding of the Schools, I think that everyone will agree that the war closed a certain chapter in their history. We all hope that this new chapter will be as bright a one. So I think that this is the time for a definitive history of the Chefoo Schools up to World War II to be written by competent and devoted hands, especially as many persons connected with the earlier days are still alive to give their personal recollections. I am sure that, should such a project be undertaken, many of the alumni, faculty and friends could and would contribute...”
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“...familiar view, from the quad side of the school, belonged to the last of the day’s celebrations, the concert. This was held after dark, when one sensed rather than saw the hills as an immense backcloth to the unwonted stillness of the quad, its life gathered into one corner where a platform had been contrived from planks on forms, and an improvised lamp-post in a barrel threw fitful shadows on the audience. Here we heard songs that forever after became linked with school life : “ Parent comes to Chefoo ”, “ The school beside the sea ”, together with readings, recitations and piano solos. At the end of a day whose well-known programme yet held surprises, there might come the greatest surprise of all, the discovery that a Headmaster was human and could sing with gusto and verve. Finally Foundation Day was rounded off, as we knew all such days should be, with the singing of the Doxology. The School troops into the building—now only a memory—writh partners and rivals alike warmed by that sense...”
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“...C.S.A. MAGAZINE Chefoo Schools Reconstruction BELOW is given a list of donations received so far by the Association. The General Committee hope that many more O.C’s will contribute, as the need is great. Some items of equipment urgently required are already being purchased for use of the School at present at Shanghai and particulars of these will be given in the next issue. (A note from Mr. S. G. Martin, also printed below, makes reference to one or two of these purchases.) Donations in North America and Australia should be sent to the respective Branch Treasurers. In Great Britain Mr. J. S. Green will continue to act as Treasurer for the C.S.A. Fund and gifts sent to him should be clearly marked “ C.S.A. Fund for Chefoo Schools Reconstruction Gifts received by Great Britain Gifts received by North American Branch up to 14th May, 1947. Branch up to q/A May, IQ47- Receipt Amount Receipt Amount No. s No. $ Receipt Amount I 5.00 33 5.00 No. L s. d. 2 5.00 34 2.00 344 3 0 3 10.00 35...”
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“...C.S.A. MAGAZINE The Chefoo Buildings IN pre-war days, the stranger from Shanghai travelling along the China coast on one of the poky little ships that ply these waters, would (unless he was aesthetically minded) be unimpressed by the small port of Chefoo, where, since ships are unable to dock, goods and passengers alike have to land on the wharf from launches and other small craft. But in reply to some derogatory comment a fellow-voyager might point out to him a small cluster of buildings on the other side of the bay and close to the sandy beach— the Compound of the famous Chefoo School, affectionately known to its admirers as “ the best school East of Suez ”. If on landing he troubled to make a closer inspection, he would as he approached the compound in his rickshaw note the handsome iron gates, the large Sports Field, the low enveloping stone walls, the pretty gate-keeper’s lodge, flanked by hollyhocks ; but three main buildings would stand out ; first the large gothic-looking building...”
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“...been prepared by Doris Briscoe (retiring Branch Secretary) and-Patsy Bruce and others ; and it was easy to keep things going : with a game of identifying old Chefoo photographs, then tea ; and, after the business meeting, Animal Noises, How Green you are, and Charades. We aimed at a good balance between too much “ Compulsory Sport ” and too much chat. At the business meeting Howard Joyce retired from the post of General Secretary to yield to David Barling. Mr. Mudditt, warning us that he, too, judged himself due for retirement, said for us all how much we owed Howard for his twenty-one years of service keeping the C.S.A. alive, making it grow and keeping it moving and in good shape until handing over to his successor. Thank you, Howard ; we know the results of your work, and we congratulate you. We had a good sing of three of the Chefoo songs : the old ribald “ So to Latin, French and History . . . adieu, adieu ”, the Boating song, and the School song. Then David Landsborough, the first Head...”
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“...the new Headmaster of the Chefoo Schools, as the speaker of the evening. Mr. Houghton gave interesting news about the families, individuals and members of Staff whom he had met while he was in England, New York and Philadelphia. He also spoke of how the Lord had wonderfully guided him in getting supplies for the School. He then gave a brief outline of Chefoo, as it was in the past, as it is now (showing pictures of the ruined buildings) and as he hopes it will be in the future. Looking back, he showed how the Lord’s hand had been in everything, and how the war and internment had united the Staff and pupils, creating in them a greater trust in the power of God. The present is very uncertain in many respects, but looking forward, Mr. Houghton pointed out some of the changes that he hopes will take place —teaching Chinese as a voluntary subject ; improving the athletic side by eliminating compulsory Cricket, etc. ; making a joint dining-room for the two Senior Schools, were among the suggestions...”
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“...reunion. That meant it had to be a perfect reunion—and it was. We had a good old Chefoo get-together with all its usual fun, gossip, reminiscences, renewals of acquaintances, and inspiration. After a hearty dinner and a rather flat sing-song with a “ tin-can ” piano, we had a lively business meeting in which we decided that the older group of Chefusians and the collegiate age group would join together in one organization, meeting four times a year. We are certainly looking forward to some fine times together. Next each one introduced himself, giving the dates of his stay at Chefoo. Mr. Roger Mills was the earliest one, being at Chefoo a little after the turn of the century, while Kari Torjesen was the last brave emigrant from China. Then Kari gave us the vivid picture of Weihsien, with the ins and outs of camp life that we had been anxious to hear about. She emphasized the important part that the Chefoo Schools played in the camp. Mr. Fiddler climaxed the evening with his beautiful and fascinating...”
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“...quiet service and devotion in Chefoo. We were reminded by Mr. Welch of what her home meant in gracious hospitality—and for some of us memory went far back into the days of childhood, and to Christmas and other children’s parties in the Doctor’s home. Our loving sympathy goes out to Dr. Hogg, Grace and Duncan, who were present at the service, and to Bertie and David in their distant homes. E.M.B. Mrs. Dansey Smith writes : The news of Mrs. Hogg’s death brought back many memories of long-ago days in Chefoo. Then, she was “ guide, philosopher and friend ” to me, and, I 'am sure, to many others. Hers was a quiet, strong influence on the compound. She had high ideals and put them into practice both at home and abroad. As the apostle Paul said of another : “ She . . . hath been a succourer of many and of mine own self”. MR. H. J. ALTY Chefusians whom the news has not yet reached will be sorry to learn of the death last year of that stalwart veteran of the Chefoo Staff, Mr. H J. Alty, who began...”
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“...and am now in the middle of a course for Wireless Operating, etc. I am at school at Compton Bassett. I have signed on for ten years and expect some of my time to be spent abroad. Due to my not having finished my course at Chefoo, some of the work is rather difficult, but I am enjoying it and in various tests so far, have got through ! I was sorry to have just missed Mr. Vinden who, I believe, took some meetings at Caine, Wiltshire.” MRS. OLIVE D. BAKER (nee MUDDITT) is to be married to Mr. Nicholas N. Doom in Buenos Aires in about June. ROSEMARY BAKER has finished her training at Exeter and is now at the West Middlesex Hospital, Isleworth, on a Midwifery Course. FAITH BAKER S1TEGEHALTER has a daughter who has just celebrated her first birthday. BARBARA BARNES (Chefoo 1939-41) is now married to Mr. Stephen Thirlle. THEO and PETER BAZIRE are at the Battersea Grammar School, working for Higher School Certificate and School Certificate respectively. Mr. Bazire is Secretary to a Patronage Trust...”
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“...guests. I found myself welcoming the eldest son of James Hudson Taylor, HERBERT HUDSON, with two of his sons, JAMES HUDSON TAYLOR (Number two) and HERBERT DYER. For an hour or more we talked whilst Bertie got out his camera and began to take pictures. One was of a framed Address presented to my wife and myself when leaving Chefoo finally in 1929. It was beautifully hand painted by Miss Luton (G. S.) : at the top a Harvest scene with reapers, at the foot a view of Chefoo Schools, Bay and Bluff. The Address was signed by F. McCarthy for the C.I.M., Dr. Elterich for the Presbyterian Mission, Geo. Nicoll for the American Baptist Mission and Albert Rouse for the friends in Chefoo. Bertie placed his father on one side of the frame and me on the other side holding it. Then we parted ; the taxi took them back to Eastbourne where the father lives with his daughter Eva. The brothers were leaving for Southampton on the following day, returning to their homes in U.S.A. (See also North American news, under...”
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“...C.S.A. MAGAZINE greatly used of God in connection with the C.I.M. I was glad to meet Mr. Ernest Cooper who was Architect of the Boys’ School at Chefoo. He is almost blind and reads Braille : our English type is of no use to him. Naturally he is sorry for the present state of the school building.” DAVID DUGUID is working in an Accountant’s office in Glasgow. WINNIE EMBERY has been in England for several months. In January she and MAY HARDING spent three days “ doing ” London together. Winnie also visited May in Cambridge. She expects to leave for Australia in June. MRS. EMSLIE sends news of her daughter VICTORIA who was in England for six months last year with her husband and small son. They have now returned to their work in Basra. CHRISTOPHER FAIRCLOUGH writes : “ In February I met HERBERT (BERTIE) TAYLOR and his brother JAMES, who came over to England to see their father who recently returned from internment in China. We had some most enjoyable times together and it was good to get together...”
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“...C.S.A. MAGAZINE Michael is expected to join him there in September, 1948. RAYMOND JOYCE and family left Palestine last summer and are now at Tali, Yunnan, hoping to contact Moslems through the hospital work. In April they expected to be staying with a Moslem family. Margery, aged four, is with them, and Robert, aged seven, is at the Chefoo school in Shanghai. OLIVE JOYCE, after a period of missionary service in Honan and Kansu, and after meeting Raymond and family in Shanghai, is now on furlough in England. FRED H. JUDD and MRS. JUDD, resident in Worthing, Sussex, are on the “ Retired List ”, but keep fairly well occupied with meetings. Dr. Judd is at present lecturing at Livingstone College. CHARLES H. JUDD and his wife are in a nursing home in Vancouver where Mr. Judd finds opportunities of service for the Lord and others, and where medical attention is available when necessary for Mrs. Judd. SHEILA KELSEY hopes to go to university next autumn, either in Exeter or in London, after taking...”
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“... He obtained his majority last year. DICK,, who is permanently in the Army, is now in Malta and has got his majority. He will probably be there for three years ; his wife hopes to join him soon. CLARENCE PREEDY and his family-have spent some time at the C.I.M., Newington Green, waiting for passages to China. They were booked to sail with the Empress of Scotland party in May. They were all well when he wrote, and eagerly looking forward to getting back to China. Grace and Carol will enter the Chefoo School in Shanghai. MARY PREEDY HOWIE and her family arrived in New Zealand early in December, and Kathryn Mary was born on December 30th. Dr. Howie is busy with deputation work, and they are enjoying many visits to relatives and friends. They expect to return to China later in the year. DOUGLAS and MURRAY SADLER are now settled in Liverpool where their father is Vicar of St. Nathaniel’s Church. They have both played in the 1st XI hockey team this season. ROWLAND STEDEFORD has visited them twice...”
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“...aircraft technique and practice at the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia, where he is one of three Army Air officers appointed by the U.S. government to teach in the Air R.O.T.C. LOIS ABBOT EVANS is at present living in Clyde, N.Y.—112, Caroline Street. ESTHER BURTT BEANE is living in Bakersfield, Calif., at 1824, Truxton Ave. AGNES BELL has a position with the Financial Post in Toronto. FRONSIE BECKON, together with numerous other Chefusians, is 'attending Wheaton College—“ How the Chefoo magazine is appreciated by us. It is a great day when it comes out.” BARBARA BROADFOOT is with the National Y.W.C.A. in Toronto. ■9...”
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“...MARY NICOLL and PRISCILLA FISH are on the Teaching Staff, and HELEN COSTERUS, MAIDA HARRIS and GRACE SEAMAN are pupils. JOSEPH COOKE is living in Los Angeles—his address is 558 So. Hope Street. MARY CULPEPPER expects to graduate from Baylor University, Waco, Texas, in the Spring of 1947 and plans to be married shortly after her graduation. VERNA CROFTS is teaching 3 R’s and Shakespeare to interested members of the occupation forces in Japan, being on leave to the Army from the Chicago Public Schools. She is an enthusiastic colour-photographer. SAIMA CROFTS TAKKEN’s new address is 6926 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago. She is kept busy with Teddy, eight, Elvie, six, Tommy, four and Terry, one. ALFRED CROFTS was Lt. Commander in the Education division of the Japanese occupation. Since 1946 he has been Professor in the Social Science Department of Denver University. He has two children, George, ten and Gertrude, eight. JOHN CROFTS is at present teaching discharged veterans who did not finish high school...”
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“...C.S.A. MAGAZINE exporting organization. John has recently been made Chairman of the Chefoo Chapter in the Chicago area. He is married and has three children. JAMES FIDDLER is in the Hotel Management line, and has recently bought a home at 326 S. 7th Street in Alhambra, California. ROGER (formerly Reuben) FIDDLER, is a tax collector in the Los Angeles area ; he is married and has two children. DAVID FIDDLER is married and has four children. He keeps a large apartment building in top shape and its occupants without complaints. His address is 1030 E. Court, Wilmington, California. HUGH FOUCAR has a church in Painesville, Ohio. HALLIN FORD returned to Victoria, B.C., from Malaya to be demobbed, and after six months near his parents left for New Zealand where he expects to settle down with his family—he has three daughters. BETTY FORD HOSIE is living in Seattle and is able to visit her parents in Victoria, B.C. quite frequently. BILLY FORD is still in the Navy, stationed at Singapore ; enjoying...”
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“...University in 1946 and has spent this past year teaching Home Economics. She plans to do graduate study in 1947-48. MIRIAM MOORE WOFFORD keeps busy looking after the needs of her young daughter, Beth, and of her hdsband, Bill, who is studying law in Washington, D.C. JAMES MOORE was back in the States from December, 1946, to April, 1947, when he returned to North China to become vice-consulate in Darien. His wife and two children hope to join him soon. MARTHA MOORE HUTCHINS recently attended her first Chefoo Reunion in Chicago. She is doing secretarial work in Chicago until her husband, Merrill finishes his work on his Ph.D. degree. He took his preliminary examinations in May and hopes to have his thesis completed by the summer of 1948. Their son, Grant, is now 4J and enjoying nursery school. Jock Murray, grandson of MRS. E. A. MURRAY recently spoke over the radio after a camping trip to Yosemite. TRUMAN MCCRAE is married and living in Mill Valley, California. STANLEY NORDMO writes from the Northwest...”