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“...CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATE TC'ONFO, 6MTAR!O M5N X6 DECEMBER 1949...”
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“...attend, please make an effort to be there, as the General Committee are anxious that members should know thefull details of the Year’s activities? C.S.A. Reconstruction Fund. The General Committee have been advised that the Chefoo Schools (Ruling) are in the process of making a Sick Bay in one of the Hotels at the disposal of the Schools, and they have thought of the idea of having one room or all rooms fitted with the comforts, etc. needed in sick rpoms, i.e. a small library and book case, pictures, wireless, comfortable chairs, beds etc.— in other words, providing as many sickroom requirements as possible with the total money at their disposal. Will members please comment on this idea? If the comments are favourable, and if the authorities of the Chefoo Schools (Ruling) are agreeable, then we will endeavour to carry out the above idea in a practical form. Resignations. G.B. News Editor. It is with regret that we have had to accept the resignation of Irene Ring. We hope that the vacancy-caused...”
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“...feel sure that many have enjoyed Dr. Judd’s “ History of the C.I.M. Schools at Chefoo ”, and we would be grateful for any comments (either favourable or unfavourable) about his article or, for that matter, any other one published in the magazine. If we know what items people prefer, our Editor will be able to judge what material is more likely to interest everyone. All news and articles for the July, ’50, magazine should be received by the Editors by 20th May next at the very latest. It would help considerably if all items could be sent in typewritten and on one side of the paper only. Old Chefusian Colours. These are available as usual from the Treasurer, Howard F. Joyce, or from the Secretaries of the North American and Australian Branches. The prices in Great Britain are : Ties ........... 7/6 Metal Badges ..... 2/6 Payment and return postage should be sent with orders. Let us commence the 42nd Year of the Chefoo Schools Association with the fortitude and endeavours of those of 1908, r...”
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“...third. Seventy-five percent in a subject passes “ with distinction In 1901 sixteen girls obtained nineteen distinctions. For Honours 750 marks were required, but in 1901 George King, son of the Medical Officer, aged 14, was credited with 1,1.00, and secured the Second Junior Prize for General Proficiency, open to all competitors in England under. 16 years of age. The normal course of school life, with its classes, recreation and various pursuits is not dwelt upon, for it resembled that in other schools, to which was added the attempt to give the scholars something to stand for home influence and social amenities. In 1900 however, this was threatened by the upheaval due to the Boxer Rising, which caused the massacre of one-hundred-and-thirty-five missionaries and their fifty-three children, and thousands of Chinese, especially Christians. “ In Chefoo every precaution was taken. British and American men-of-war were standing by in case of evacuation being necessary. The school boats were drawn...”
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“...1902. The year 1903, as previously mentioned, was marked by the arrival on March 14th of Dr. A. Hogg as Medical Officer to the School and compound. Though not affecting the schools or Mission compound, great destruction and the loss of between 600 and 700 lives were caused by a “ cloud burst ” in the semicircle of hills south of Ghefoo. The torrents swept down the gully at the foot of Temple Hill, carrying away numerous huts and small buildings with their inhabitants. “ And in no time our harmless East Greek, harmless, except for its twenty smells and thirty stinks (due to the waste from the silk filatures, and euphemistically called Eau-de-Cologne gully. F.H.J.) became a torrent admitting no obstacles.” This calamity, like the Great Fire of London in 1666, was probably not without some benefit. It was a hygienic purge which cleansed for a time the filth along those water courses. Hostilities broke out between Japan and Russia on February 8th, 1904, but the war had little effect on the...”
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“...Chefoo without learning to swim. Aquatic sports are annually held, usually towards the end of the summer, and certificates are given for long swims. A number of boys, and even girls, have swum three miles, and some across to the Bluff", a distance of about five miles. Mr. Lindsay, who was very fond of sailing also gave many boys and others lessons in that useful and very enjoyable art. Mr. and Mrs. B. M. McOwan left Chefoo . this spring, he having spent twelve years and she ten years in the schools. Later, after his ordination, they returned to Chefoo as representatives of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel. The Rev. H. A. H. and Mrs. Lea joined the Boys’ School Staff in May. The School year was at this period changed, and hereafter began in September, and ended in July, instead, of being from February to November. The long holidays came in the winter, that season being more suitable for travelling to the homes in the interior.. Also the parents who could do so preferred to come...”
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“...considerably. • In Detember, 1906, there were 94 boys, 63 girls, and 56 prepites, totalling 213. A year later they had mounted to 97 boys, 73 girls and 80 or 91 prepites, the extra 11 being probably day scholars. These give'a total of 261. It is recorded that special Bible Study and Prayer meetings among the senior scholars were well attended ; and a visit by Commissioner Railton of the Salvation Army in 1907 was much appreciated. Under his ministry there- were marked signs of blessing in all the schools, and a number were brought to decision for Christ. Turning to another aspect of school life it might be mentioned that Mr. O. Burgess of the China Inland Mission, an exceptionally powerful man, while visiting Chefoo about this time, did much to promote gymnastics and other sports. Isolated as the school was, compared with those in. the home lands, it owed a good deal to visitors who, in one sphere or another, helped to widen the horizon of the scholars, and to increase their efficiency. The Boys’...”
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“...Chefusian. R.S.) 6th Form, *37-’38 (Continued from page '].) these examinations. In later years the Principal of the Boys’ School was granted permission to do this. Another important event which did not occur in Chefoo but is closely connected with its scholars, was the birth of The Chefoo Schools Association. This took place in London. Early in January, 1908, Mr. F. Marcus Wood, Secretary of the China Inland Mission, to whose interest and help the schools owe much, kindly invited several old Chefoo boys to meet for a social gathering. As a result of that meeting four, E. S. Elliston (son of the first Headmaster), W. D. Mudditt, H. W. Hunt and A. B. Randle met on January 29th, and formed the Chefoo Schools Association. Mr. Mudditt was chosen Chairman and still occupies that position. Mr. Hunt was the first Editor of the Chefoo Magazine. The new Association was warmly welcomed, and its Magazine was published regularly and served as an excellent link between Old Confusians or Chefooites and...”
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“...enjoyed the temperate Scottish summer and was glad that I was missing the wave upon wave of heat that Ontario suffered all July and August. But one look at those inadequate fire-places made me satisfied to think that I was spending the winter in Toronto in a comfortable, centrally-heated house. One of the most marked differences in the way of life in the two countries is the attitude towards labour. I noticed it especially among the young people. In Canada girls and boys (even those from exclusive schools) will spend their summer holidays working in hotels, in shops, in construction work etc. In Britain there seems to be less temporary work available and, moreover, class distinctions do not permit “ anyone ” tc deliver newspapers etc. I received the impression that the Socialist Government has made the people no less class conscious. On the other hand, in Britain school-boys and girls are refreshingly youthful when compared to our sophisticated teen-agers. Another comparison that, of course, forces...”
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“...Army’s Cadet School in Peking. Well ’ There was nothing for it, of course, but that Lt. Col. and Mrs. Stranks should come out to our home for “Chow”. A real Chinese “do”— Mien (Noodles) and all. My wife, Sally, even brought out the treasured Chinese Tea my father once gave her. The children, Trenna and Ray, were delighted to hear the Colonel say Grace in Chinese. After dinner our guests told us of the days of their internment at Weihsien, where the boys and girls and the staff of the Chefoo Schools had been made prisoner by the Japs- It was getting late, and the fire was burning low as the story of the Weihsien prison camp came to an end. It was a pitiful story, a story of severe restrictions for the children and almost intolerable discomfort and hardship for the old. But it was a story which made me feel very proud of being a Chefoo-ite. “ The boys and girls, especially,” said Mrs. Stranks, “ were wonderful through it all ”. “ The Eternal God is Thy refuge, and underneath are the Everlasting...”
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“...C.S.A. MAGAZINE all the equipment necessary for continuing a party in the good old Chefoo way. Games such as musical chairs, poor pussy and “ This is my ear ” provoked much hilarity amongst us. The climax of the evening was our making a wire recording of greetings to be forwarded to another Reunion. It consisted of several songs and speeches made by different members ; perhaps you will hear this yourself. One unique Chefusian, Joan Thompson, also represented the schools in Ruling. She praised the schools at Chefoo but claimed that Ruling exceeded them by far, and gave us examples to prove this. The programme closed with Devotions given by Mrs. Thompson. Our one wish was that everyone of you could have been with us. Kathryn Kuhn. Among those present were : Jack Fitzwilliam, Jack, Enid and Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Thompson, Joan, Stanley and Paul ; Grace Woodbury, Athene Cook, Edward and Eleanor Glazier, Jean Holton ; Rhoda Jeanne and David Thomas, Mary Ruth Howes, Haakon and Torje Torjesen, Jim...”
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“...express our sympathy with her brother and all who have been bereaved. MISS RIDGE who has worked at the C.I.M. Newington Green for many years, was called away from her work to look after her two sisters at Kew Gardens for five months. As it seemed uncertain when she could return to the office she offered Mr. Mitchell her retirement and it was accepted. She writes : “ My work with Mr. Martin on behalf of Chefusians was very happy, and I shall never forget what must always be known as the Chefoo Schools. May God bless every member, past and present, and answer the prayers of their parents and friends ”. STANLEY ROWE is in his last year at the London College of Divinity and 25...”
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“...Chefoo Schools Association Presidents : Mr. F. McCarthy. Rev. P. A. Bruce. Vice-Presidents: Miss L. Beacjimore Bishop Houghton Mrs. L: Clinton Mr. H. G. Judd Miss I. A, .Craig Mr. J. B. Martin And the Headmaster of the Chefoo School : Mr. S. Houghton. GENERAL COMMITTEE (Acting also as the Committee for Great Britain Branch). Chairman : Mr. W. D. Mudditt, Monkswood, Forest Way, Woodford Green, Essex. General Secretary : Mr. D. S. Barling “Testwood”, 66, Chipstead Valley Road, Chipstead, Surrey. Treasurer : Mr. H. F. Joyce, Brook Cottage, Scrase Bridge, Haywards Heath, Sussex. Editor : Mr. J. S. Hirst, 13, Laurier Road, London, N.W.5. News Editor: Miss I. King, C.A.W.G., Clarence Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Secretary for Great Britain Branch : Miss E. Preedy, “ Norbury ”, 24, Woodlands Road, Redhill, Surrey. Mr. J. S. Green. Miss D. Rouse. Mr. C. Fairclough. Miss G. Bobby. NORTH AMERICA BRANCH. Chairman : Professor L. Carrington Goodrich, 640 West 238th Street, New York City, U.S.A. Secretary...”