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“...I CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATE 1058 AVENUE ROAD JULY 1954...”
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“...C.S.A. MAGAZINE No. 53 JULY, 1954 General Committee Notes TWO Chefoo stalwarts have recently J- finished their course—Mr. Frank McCarthy, Headmaster from 1895-1930, and the Rev. H. A. H. Lea, a member of the Staff from igo6-igi6. Tributes to their great services to the Schools will be found in this magazine, and on behalf of the whole C.S.A. I would like to assure the members of both families of our sympathy in their loss. The Chairman of the C.S.A., Howard Joyce, was able to attend Mr. McCarthy’s funeral, and was privileged to say a few words on behalf of Old Chefusians, expressing our gratitude to God for the life and work of a great Headmaster. Several changes on the General Committee must be mentioned. Kathleen Strange has resigned from her position as News Editor, as she is going to Canada, and Mary Hoyte has been appointed to succeed her. I have also been obliged to resign from the Committee on being appointed Rector of Holy Trinity, Norwich, as the distance from London will prevent...”
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“...disappointingly low. Orders in Great Britain should be sent to the Treasurer, the prices being: Ties ... ... each 12/6 Pin badges ... each 3/- Payment with return postage should be sent with orders. Members in North America and Australasia should order through their Branch Secretaries. ACCUMULATED FUNDS GENERAL FUND-Surplus at 1/1/53 Surplus for 1953 COLOURS A/c.—(G.B. Branch)— Surplus at 1/1/53 Profit for Year, 1953 GREAT BRITAIN BRANCH A/c.— Surplus at 1/1/53 .......... Deficit for year 1953 CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION Balance Sheet at 31st December, 1953 (incorporating General Fund and G.B. Branch Accounts) 34 4 38 REPRESENTED BY THE FOLLOWING ASSETS CASH at Bank, in hand, and in P.O. Savings A/c............... ... STOCK IN HAND on Colours A/c. ... DEBTORS: N. America Branch I 219 27 9 26 9 Less Liabilities— G.B. BRANCH : Subs, received in advance Life Subs. A/c.'... CREDITORS : Printers ... ... Sundrv ... 35’ 78 £8o £80 General Accounts for the Year, 1953 GENERAL FUND Expenditure Sundry...”
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“...A History of the China Inland Mission School at Chefoo, China By DR. F. Chapter XII Continuing to quote from Rev. G. Scott's book “In Whose Hands?” TJT OPES that the school, as a unit, might A A be repatriated had been cherished for a time, but these faded from the realm of the practical, and only lingered as wistful, wishful thinking. The idea of preparation for the Oxford Examination was discussed and agreed upon as an incentive to steady work with a definite objective—and the plan succeeded in its purpose. The effect on the whole school was noticeable. To find a one-time slacker voluntarily seeking help with his arithmetic and algebra was a heartening sight for a hard-working staff ! The reintroduction of half-term marks was a further spur to industry, and a means of checking the progress of individuals. During this period in Weihsien three groups of boys and girls in all sat for the Oxford School Certificate Examination, and in the opinion of the local examiners the majority of the...”
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“...Each move had been dreaded, yet each move proved to be the right thing for them. There had been the first, most catastrophic move, from the School compound to the four houses at Temple Hill. The result had been they had food and fuel supplied by the Japanese during a winter when the town of Chefoo was hard put to it to get supplies. The move to Weihsien shared out the tasks and gave relief at a time when the Temple Hill regime could not have continued. The bigger and more diverse society, too, was also for their good. And the third move, with which they were now faced, proved the same wise choice of a Heavenly Father “ who knoweth our frame ”. The move was made on Foundation Day—the time-honoured Chefoo holiday of many happy memories. Every able-bodied man, woman and child not on duty elsewhere was called to help. The actual work of removal was done in three hours—-it was a marvel of organization and good humour. When finally settled in, there was a ready agreement that the change was indeed...”
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“...still fighting over the possession of the district. Instead of self-defence, they were embraced by the people they had come to save and carried shoulder high past the bewildered guards to the camp. As the crowd swarmed back through the gates, the Salvation Army Band struck up their Victory March—a medley of the national anthems of every nationality represented in camp, and specially composed in anticipation of something like this happening ! Among the parachutists was a former student of the Chefoo School who had volunteered for a place in the team for Weihsien for the purpose of meeting the old School again ! They had brought with them medical supplies and radios, and soon they had the camp in communication with the outside world. A few days later supplies of every kind began to be showered upon the camp at regular intervals by parachute; the beautiful green countryside became gay under these great, silken flowers. Although many parachutes failed to open and some supplies were damaged...”
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“...life has been work among youth, for which he has a real God-given gift. Dr. Hayes has always been a devoted friend to Ghefoo, and to all Chefooites. He was imprisoned in the Japanese Concentration Camp at Wei Hsien, for two years, along with the transplanted Chefoo Schools. Many who shared those terrible experiences with him speak with the deepest affection and regard. One day when Dr. Hayes was ill in bed the school matron, Mrs. Houghton, went in and sat down beside him and said, “John, have you any mending for me ? ” Just in a flash, that name and that question made him a Chefoo-boy again. We were thrilled when Dr. Hayes remarked one day that of all the boys he had seen in America our youngest son Roland reminded him most of a Chefoo prefect. Roland is sixteen, six feet, and tips the scales at close to two hundred pounds—perhaps it was the size. 11...”
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“...C.S.A. MAGAZINE That Oxford trophy oar of Dr. Hayes’ could tell quite a story—if only oars could tell stories. For many years it adorned his study in Peking. Then he decided to present it to the Chefoo Schools, where it was prized so highly that it was carefully taken along on their many migrations to various parts of China and India. Finally, when forced to flee for their lives, some kind C.I.M. missionaries rescued the oar and took it all the way to America. It is once again home in Dr. Hayes’ study in Washington D.C. Now Dr. Hayes has come home to America after three years under the Chinese Communists, much of that time actually in jail. He reminds one vividly of his own missionary father and also of mine. Perhaps it is the venerable beard. He is a hero again and upholding a great tradition. This undaunted warrior has a deep desire to return to the Orient to work among the Chinese with whom he is so much at home. Meanwhile he is fulfilling a heavy speaking schedule for the Presbyterian...”
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“...Selangor; G. P. Moore (’17-27), also C.I.M., at Kuala Lumpur; Fern Geare, nee King (’25-33), husband is District Officer for Kuala Lumpur District; Colin Marshall (’17-21), State Forestry Officer in Selangor. Front Row: Gertrude E. Carter, nee Mclntrye (’23-33), whose husband works in a Kuala Lumpur firm; Doris Cobb (’33-45) of C.I.M. station at Serdang, Selangor. (Teacher at Chefoo): Annette Harris (’45-46) of C.I.M., stationed at Sungei Way, Selangor. (Teacher at Shanghai): Doris Briscoe (’24-34) °f C.I.M., stationed at Yala, South Thailand: H. G. Henderson (’33-45) of C.I.M., stationed at Kuala Kubu, Selangor. (Teacher at Chefoo): Elizabeth M. Houston, nee Stewart (’32-34), husband in business in Kuala Lumpur. 13...”
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“...that Mr. McCarthy was most severe on wrongdoing, I do not think I am exaggerating if * * rT"’HOUGH it is twenty-five years since I left the -Boys’ School at Chefoo at the same time as Mr. McCarthy finally retired from his headmastership, the memory of him is still fresh and vivid and I think and hope will remain so for ever. His authority seemed absolute and without apparent effort ; and was accepted unquestioned and unresented. I think it is right to say that he never instilled fear into I say that many of us looked upon Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy as our “ Parents away from home ”. It was while at Chefoo that I first learned to pray aloud in public through attendance at the boys’ prayer meeting, which, sponsored by Mr. McCarthy, had been arranged to take place each Wednesday evening between tea and prep. The Association which began in Chefoo developed in later years into a deep and lasting friendship, which continued right up to his home-call. After he returned to this country from China, he and...”
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“...an able mind, and given her moreover, love and devotion to Himself. That Kaethe overcame shyness, deafness and poor sight and entered hospital in a foreign country to train as a nurse, speaks volumes for her character. Caroline Mann wrote thus of her: * THE REVEREND HAROLD “ TT.A.H.L.”, as Mr. Lea liked to call himself, lived a full life, and died at Worthing in his 77th year, March 5th, I954- He came to Chefoo with his wife in 1906, and taught in the Boys’ School until‘1916, when, in spite of opposition, he went to serve with His Majesty’s forces in France. Thence he returned to Chefoo, and was Port Chaplain before coming back to England to work for the Bible Churchman’s Missionary Society. He was the first Organizing Secretary and, later, while Rector of St. Margaret’s Church, Edgware, constantly to make us disciples of the Master. Looking back, it seems to me that he emphasized the more exacting aspects of Christian discipleship, drawing his teaching and illustrations largely from going...”
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“...have such a limited background it’s impossible at times to follow the recognized methods of teaching. Their world is the river. Trains and trams, ships and shops, radios and pictures are remote things they have heard about, but seldom or never experienced. A spelling lesson often turns into a general knowledge lesson, and a page from the reading book has a vocabulary of a dozen words to be learned and explained before they can start to read it. But they love to be informed. I often tell them of Chefoo and the snows we had; the Chinese, and experiences of travelling home. We have found them very receptive to Scripture stories. Being so isolated we take our own Bible-in-schools programme. They will never let the day for Scripture begin without enthusiastic demands for stories about Jesus. We were surprised to find how much of their traditional superstition they have still retained. They are still genuinely fearful of omens and taboos. For instance, Meohau is named after an ancient taniwha or...”
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“...C.S.A. MAGAZINE REUNION REPORTS London. January 2nd, 1954 The essential features of a Chefoo Reunion seem to vary only slightly from year to year. There is always the same thrill at seeing old friends and even kindly remarks such as, “I left Chefoo when you were just two ” are received with a smile ! Chefoo, Weihsien and Ruling were all well represented, and participants in the games had to be summoned from the corners where they were chatting hard. The excellent tea and supper provided further opportunities for hailing long lost friends. The A.G.M. followed, after which Reminiscences of Chefoo were brought to us by Mrs. Martin, who had “ amahed ” some stranded Chefusians, Mrs. Bazire, who had sponsored orchestral music with one violin only and Mr. Chalkley, who had witnessed the disappearance of a boy over a cliff on Lighthouse Island ! Perhaps old pupils were struck by the presence of mind of their staff ! Finally, Mr. Bruce led Prayers, emphasizing the importance of praying for old ...”
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“...was Colin Marshall, Fern King Geare, Elisabeth Stewart Houston, Gertrude MacIntyre Carter, Kenneth Price, Percy Moore, Peter Murray and myself who had all been in the Chefoo Schools for longer or shorter periods, and Miss H. G. Henderson, Miss Cobb, and Miss Annette Harris who had been on the Staff at different times. We felt it was quite a good gathering for short notice in a capital town in South East Asia. We all enjoyed the usual reminiscing and I don’t know how often we used the words ‘ do you remember when . ...’ ! Mrs. Moore had provided an ample tea, to which it was difficult to do justice when conversation flowed so continually, but of course Chefusians never found serious difficulties in such a situation. The difficulty comes on these occasions, in separating ourselves and returning to our normal lives where Chefoo is a background and the foreground clamours for immediate attention. This time was no exception and we moved first from one spot on the lawn to another, nearer the house...”
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“...in her fifth year as a medical student in Sheffield and hopes to graduate next year. She is living with Audrey in a flat shared with another medical student at 20, Edgebrook Road, Sheffield, 7. They will be glad to see or hear from any Chefoo friends. MISS BLACKMORE and MISS UNWIN last summer celebrated their sixty years of friendship by an enjoyable holiday to Torquay with an octogenarian friend, j who has since flown to South Africa and I back ! They did not feel tempted. GWEN BOBBY is moving in July to a new self-contained flat. Her address will be: 4, Dorset Gardens, Mitcham, Surrey, j MRS. CARR and AILSA still live at I Anway, Gatton Road, Reigate. Repairs extending over many months are nearing completion, and the house is still the same shape. Chefoo friends are always wel- I come, so here’s hoping tsai huei. DAVID CLARKE writes of an amazing I meeting. “ A boy in the youth club at our.«jk church broke a window, with a stone, of the house adjacent to our church. Naturally this brought...”
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“...later try an L.C.C. Scholarship to the same (Senior) School. Joe still runs Rochester Crus, and I still have some lone Crusaders. I also have done quite a bit of writing for the C.S.S.M. Senior Teachers’ Magazine. I took a party of London Sunday School Teachers round the British Museum to see the Assyrian exhibits as a background to their II Kings lessons. I am putting in over forty O. level candidates for G.C.E. this summer. When we get to London, I shall hope to see far more London C.I.M. and Chefoo-ites ”. HELEN COSTERUS is still in England, nursing at Heanor Hospital, Derbyshire, only five minutes from where KATHLEEN STRANGE is living. HELEN hopes to go to Holland this summer and then back to Canada. She now has a constant companion, “ Mephistopheles ” by name, a brand new motor bike. RUTH CROCKETT had a wonderful holiday at Easter, sailing on the Norfolk Broads with the Kingfisher Cruise arranged by the C.S.S.M. She learnt a great deal about sailing and cooking, as it was the first time...”
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“...is varied and most interesting. She will be back in England at the end of this term. Stewart and a friend visited her over Easter. JEAN BRUCE attended Stewart’s birthday celebrations last December. MR. JOHN GREEN’S third grandchild, John Stuart Millard, arrived safely on 12th February, 1954. He had a letter some time ago from ELSA LOGAN, a friend of Chefoo days, seen but once since then. She was planning to spend a brief holiday in Britain in June. Mr. Green had the privilege of paying a brief tribute at Mr. McCarthy’s funeral service. He was truly greatly beloved and a Christlike example to all who knew him. SPENCER BARDENS, another Chefoo contempary, ’phoned after seeing the notice of Mr. McCarthy’s death in the newspaper. A party of recruits from N. America recently passed through London, MRS. CONNIE WINDSOR {nee BROCK), MRS. OLSEN, widow of ALFRED OLSEN, JOSEPH COOKE, GRANT HANNA and HOWARD HATTON were among them. Mr. Green had the privilege of leading the C.I.M. Prayer Meeting on that...”
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“...MRS. A. SMITH {nee TOCHER) just missed the winter re-union, being held up by fog from Cheltenham. She was most disappointed, for she will be unable to attend the summer one, as an addition to their family of three girls is expected. Her husband moved to Cheltenham with his department of the Foreign Office. They are thoroughly enjoying living in the lovely Cotswold country. Any Chefoo friends in the area will be most welcome at 16, Barbridge Park, Cheltenham. CAROLINE TOONE writes from Cheshire to say that her husband is very busy in church work but is getting very little response. Her daughter IRENE, who was in Chefoo for eighteen months, has finished nursing, including midwivery, and is about to take a midwifery teacher’s course. She is at present at Hackney Hospital, London, E.cj. JEAN TAYLOR is working in the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Edinburgh, an extraordinarily varied and interesting job, having done a variety of house jobs in different parts of Scotland since graduating two years...”
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“...still has her eyes on the mission field under the C.I.M. ELAINE DAVIS is in high school in London, Ontario, in Grade XI. From JOE DUNLAP: “Not much news from these parts; a usually busy year. Last August we spent the night at the summer home of LOIS ABBOTT EVANS in Hammond, N.Y., near the St. Lawrence. She and her husband live in Florida during the winter. Their son and daughter are now in Wooster College. A few weeks ago I talked with MRS. NORWOOD ALLMAN who as MARY LOUISE HAMILTON attended the Chefoo Schools some years ago. She expressed interest in seeing the News Letter when I told her of it. Her husband was a judge in Shanghai for many years. ELEANOR BOOTH had a serious operation this winter. She had to leave her job in Washington, D.C., and is now with her parents in Whittier, California ”. JOSEPHINE COULTHARD contributes an item about KENNETH EVANS, now Bishop of Ontario. “ I don’t know how many of you were at St. Paul’s Church (Toronto) yesterday afternoon, but it certainly was KENNETH...”
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“...BETSY (Ruling only) are in the local high school in Aurora, just outside Toronto. HUGH is taking engineering at the University of British Columbia. CHARLES JUDD, a veteran Chefusian writes: “ Thanks for magazine which I am sending to MAYBETH (Gray) to see, as we can afford only one in the family ! Tonight is the Chinese Dinner. Wish I could share it ! Have just completed four Sunday afternoon Bible talks to I.V.C.F. in Vancouver, under a splendid Chefooite, CATHIE NICOLL. She is a real credit to Chefoo ”. MISS FLORENCE LUTON, who is teaching at Branksome Hall, reports on her GLAZIER nephews and nieces. EDWARD is studying medicine in his sophomore year in Washington University. ELEANOR is in her second year of nurse’s training at Riverside Hospital, Newport News. LOIS has finished her first year in high school and did well in her exams. GRACE has graduated from high school and is expecting to go to Wheaton College in September. From MOLLY SPRINGER a plaintive, but how familiar a note. “ I would...”