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“...Briefly, I would like to report on the A.G.M. held in London on 29th December, 1951, at which over 110 members were present.
1. Chefoo Schools. I feel sure you will read Mr. S. G. Martin’s article on the closing of the schools after seventy years with nostalgic memories, and I hope it will instil into each member the absolute necessity of continued C.S.A. membership -and the urge to win every Chefusian for the
C.S.A., as without any further increase in entrants from the schools, membership in time must decrease. Everyone must therefore do his utmost to obtain fresh members. I cannot add any further remarks to those of Mr. Martin, but I feel sure all of us greatly regret the necessity of closing the schools down and wish all those who ever taught us the Lord’s blessing and guidance in their future, and do thank them for all that we were taught at the schools.
2. C.S.A. Branch Membership.
Australia ... ... 79 members
Great Britain ... ... 312 members
North America ... ... 79 members
Total
470...”
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“...Dixon in the Secretary’s office.
Various improvements were made. ii Golden Bells ” was substituted for the two hymnbooks which had been in use at school prayers for many years. Central heating was installed in the central parts of the G.S. and B.S., and the south verandah of the B.S. glazed in.
An extensive epidemic of cholera broke out in Chefoo this August, but about 500 persons in the schools and compound were inoculated by the school Medical Officer and no cases occurred.
A Shanghai Reunion of Old Chefoo-ites was held on October 24th. At this it was agreed to form a China Branch of the Chefoo Schools Association, and Miss G. Evans was elected as the Shanghai representative. On the following January 14th (1933) at the 25th Anniversary, of the
C. S.A. in England it was decided that the title “ Old Chefusians ” was more
acceptable than “ Old Chefoo-ites ” and it was forthwith adopted.
The Bethel Band, a small group of Chinese Evangelists who spoke English, visited Chefoo in March, 1933...”
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“...Chefoo this summer relieve^ Dr. Judd for a holiday in Peitaiho, and then Dr. F. E. Dilley, the senior surgeon in the American Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Dilley’s illness necessitated his leaving suddenly for America, where after a few months he died. His and Mrs. Dilley’s departure from Chefoo was a great loss to the Schools and Community, for, apart from his professional skill he was greatly respected for his life and character. Mrs. Dilley also as a missionary and musician rendered much service and pleasure in the Settlement. Dr. Hoyte on his departure for furlough said that he had complete confidence in the Chinese surgeons in that hospital for what might be needed in the schools. The presence of such a hospital only two miles away with its capable and sympathetic service has been an invaluable help to the health of the School and Community.
Changes in the regulations for tennis were made this year which met with general approval. With co-tuition in school work came mixed partnership in tennis...”
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“...allpwed to bring away almost all our personal possessions.
Travel for all three parties to HongKong was safe and speedy : and each party had its peculiar causes for thanksgiving.
When adults and children were interrogated by officials, none of us said anything to which serious exception was taken. (The help of Mr. and Mrs. George Bell and Mrs. Robertson as interpreters was God’s good gift to us.)
We were permitted to sell the School cows and some of our large stock of stores. (Much we gave away to Schools and official organizations.)
The long negotiations about registering all our Ruling properties were completed at last.
Very happy fellowship together on the staff is to me an abiding memory.
The first party got away on February 28th, when we had our last united School prayers and Mrs. Houghton spoke words we shall not forget : “ Tears are tele-
scopes ”, On March 16th, the second party left, including all remaining children except staff families. Then we were eighteen remaining : Pearces, Conways...”
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“...the role of any character, or group of characters for that matter, he chose. His description of Elijah and the priests of Baal will go with me for the rest of my days especially the high point when, with appropriate actions, he portrayed those perturbed and desperate hierophants as they leaped and cried, “ O Baal, hear us ’. ” His History w'as equally as graphic ; I recall his Wallace assaulting a Scottish castle held by the English. They may use motion pictures for instruction in elementary schools now’-a-days, but these can hardly have the personal touch of Mr. Alty’s characterizations. Perhaps the fact that many years later I achieved an M.A. in Medieval History may have at least one root in his vivid method of teaching. . . .
Mr. Alty’s Bible exam was held in a series of individual conferences outside by a corner of the building. I remember being somewhat elated when I found that I had tied with Margaret Alty for second place in the exam two or three points behind Mary Nicoll.
Thus the...”
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“... collaboration came about.
MILDRED OLDFIELD MILLER notes her change of address : “ We have moved to Halifax, where my husband is now employed with the Defence Research Board. We thoroughly enjoyed driving here from Toronto in August, and have had some delightful drives and picnics around the outskirts of Halifax since arriving. It is wonderful not to have traffic jamming roads. School opening was delayed here by polio, but holidays are now over and the family is getting used to Nova Scotian schools. David is at Queen Elizabeth High School, Joan in Junior High at Gorsebrook School, and Tornia and Bruce also at Gorsebrook.
ARTHUR PARRY grows lyrical over his move to the country, while his Toronto ex-patients moan. He writes : “ I find a country dental practice most interesting. Country people are happy and friendly. My office is situated in a grove of maple trees and the outlook is pastoral and idyllic, gardening affords a very restful recreation ”.
CARRINGTON GOODRICH writes about IDA PRUITT...”
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“...called to see FAITH LEDGARD (nee HUTTON) and the Sydney Home, and the folks there.
Now a few words from the retiring Secretary-Treasurer : Owing to the price of the magazines having been raised in England because of inflation, and postage and everything rising in Australia with
possible further rises, it has been necessary to make the annual subscription 7/6 Australian currency.
I would like to thank you all for your loyalty to the C.S.A. which I am sure will remain unchanged even though the Schools in China are no more. We remain, and the traditions. I do commend CON CORDEN (nee WEBSTER) to you as the Secretary-Treasurer. Greetings to all, especially to those in Tasmania and Western Australia, who are too far from others to enjoy the fellowship of Reunions. God bless you.
Beth Eaton.
••Au Revoir”
Ruling • • . Chefoo
Reminiscences collected and edited by DAVID EATON
NORMAN AUSTIN describes the last Christmas Holidays at the Chefoo School. The turn of events those last days has again put...”
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“...Chefoo Schools Association
Presidents :
Mr. F. McCarthy. Rev. P. A. Bruce.
Vice-Presidents :
Miss L. Blackmore Bishop F. Houghton
Mrs. L. Cunton Mr. H. G. Judd
Mbs 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, Outwood Lane, 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,
1 Norbury ”, 24, Woodlands Road, Redhill, Surrey.
Mr. J. S. Green. Mr. C. Fairclough. Miss M. Hoyte.
Mr. T. P. Welch. Miss G. Bobby. Miss K. Strange.
Mr. R. Hoyte. Mr. D. Clarke. Mr. D. Vinden.
NORTH AMERICA BRANCH.
Chairman :
Professor L. Carrington Goodrich,
640 West 338th Street, New York...”
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