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“...was increased by the gift of a large new bathing raft from the Chefoo Schools Association. It was well timed, for a storm on July 13th washed both rafts adrift, and the old one. was never recovered.
Adding variety to the routine came a strike on October 6th by the servants of the Boys’ School. Masters and boys, however, rose to the occasion and carried on for several days till the trouble was successfully negotiated.
Another event which might have had far more, serious consequences was the report on November 6th that General Wu Peifu’s retreating troops (said to be 20,000 in number) were marching on Chefoo. Extensive looting would almost certainly follow. The Commander of the U.S.A. warships in port asked for quarters in the schools in which to billet marines. Though preparation was made, fortunately this action was not needed—another instance of the Lord’s protection. A fall of snow on November 9th, though slight in Chefoo, is said to have diverted the troops. At the same time it was reported...”
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“...Chefoo Schools Association
Presidents :
Mr. F. McCarthy. Rev. P. A. Bruce.
Vice-Presidents :
Miss L. Blackmore Bishop Houghton
Mrs. L. Clinton Mr. H. G. Judd
Miss I. A. Craig Mr. J. B. Martin
Miss D. Trudinger
GENERAL COMMITTEE
(Acting also as the Committee for Great Britain Branch).
Chairman :
Mr. W. D. Mudditt,
The Paddocks, Meath Green Lane, Horley, Surrey.
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,
7, Summerlee Avenue, London, N.2.
News Editor :
Miss D. Rouse,
36, Grovelands Road, London, N.13.
Secretary for Great Britain Branch :
Miss E. Preedy,
“ Norbury ”, 24, Woodlands Road, Redhill, Surrey.
Mr. J. S. Green. Miss G. Bobby.
Mr. C. Fairclough. Miss K. Strange.
Miss M. Hoyte. Mr. R. Hoyte.
Mr. J". P. Welch. Mr. D. Clarke.
NORTH AMERICA BRANCH.
Chairman :
Professor L. Carrington Goodrich,
640 West 238th Street, New York City...”
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