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“...L- !y'Qy CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOC!ATI 1058 AVENUE ROAD DECEMBER 1956...”
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“...CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION 1058 AVENUE ROAD C.S.A. MAGAZINE, No. 58 TORONTO, ONTARR^CEMBER, ,956 General Committee Notes * | 'HE General Committee wish all Old Chefusians a very happy Christmas and a -*■ prosperous New Year. May 1957 find the C.S.A. ever more united in fellowship and in awareness of our unique heritage. Jean Bruce has very kindly consented to serve as News Editor, and we wish her well in the very valuable task of keeping us all in touch with each other. With our members scattered all over the world this News Service does more than anything else to maintain the life of our Association; so, members, it’s up to you: don’t ignore that card which is evidence of our interest in YOU ! The Winter Reunion and Annual General Meeting of the G.B. Branch will be held at the C.I.M., Newington Green, on Saturday, January 12th, and we would like to see a record post-war attendance. Yours very sincerely; ARTHUR R. PARRY [Hon. Gen. Secretary). TREASURER’S NOTES C UBS past, present and future...”
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“...C.S.A. MAGAZINE din iKnnortiun MISS H. M. ATISS PRIESTMAN spent the early ±Vx years of jier ministry in Chefoo in the Prep. School. Hers was a gentle spirit and the little ones must have loved her. The more turbulent element may have tired her at times, but she remained ever the same—loving and kind. One of her fellow-workers once said of her, “ She seems to pour oil on troubled waters ”. When she was transferred to the Girls’ School, she had full scope for the exercise of her musical gifts. Even before that time she had become well known as a pianist at compound concerts. How many times, one wonders, was she asked to play “ The Brook ” as an encore, and how many girls were inspired to practise hard in the hopes that one day they, too, EDWARD GTHE news of the sudden Home-call of -*• Edward Bromby (after a comparatively short illness in the summer of 1955) came as a profound shock to his many friends both far and near—and in fact it is even possible that to some this may be the first intimation...”
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“...young Chefusians ! One of the two newest wrote, “ I like it here. Love from Mary Sue.” A school of eleven ! We are small just now, but we expect to grow in coming months. Quite a few left during last term. We are privileged to carry on the name of “ Chefoo ”, in spite of our size and location, and have had links with the old school in three of the staff, Henry and Mary Guinness and Mary Nicoll. In the dormitories you will see shields with familiar mottoes, as “ In Deo Fidimus ”, and in the dining-room is the Prep. School motto, “ Remember Jesus Christ There, too, you will see a water colour of the Bluff, and you may even find a class practising the school anthem, “ Lord of All Power and Might ”. As for Register Holidays—they are a very popular Chefoo tradition ! Sometimes we borrow the playing field of a neighbouring school for our games and picnic. Sometimes we visit a small plateau where there is plenty of scope for playing with sand, and from which there is a lovely view of this high valley...”
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“...earlier in the week, as June 15th is usually the day for packing or travelling. There are two main holidays of six or seven weeks each, and the children scatter to Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and through the Federation of Malaya. The two very long terms which make up the school year are broken by half-term holidays when a new staff comes to take over for about six days ! This term “ Uncle Henry and Auntie Mary ” stayed on for the holiday as Mr. and Mrs. Birch, who also have associations with Chefoo, took over as houseparents immediately after that weekend. The children had a wonderful half-term, with David Beard as the new (temporary !) member of staff. They had “ Beach Services ” at the Jungle Pool and other places where there is a “ beach ” or sand. We find it best to get in outdoor activities as early in the day as possible, on holidays, as the glorious blue skies and sunshine we often enjoy in the morning tend to give place to cloud and perhaps rain by noon. Although we are in the tropics...”
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“...showed us some of the beauty of North Wales. On the Sunday, after attending the Assize Service in Liverpool Cathedral, I had lunch with Dean and Mrs. Dillistone (formerly on the Staff of Wycliffe College), and in the evening attended a Baptist Church where I had the unexpected pleasure of meeting Miss Phemie Wilson, a friend of my sister Isabel, who was on the Staff of the Chefoo School in Ruling. On the Monday, Edith and I took a coach trip to Coniston Water and Windermere in the Lake District. On the way to London on June 12th, I stopped off at Leicester and was with Connie Greening Allen for a few hours and we mixed Chefoo chat together with viewing St. Nicholas’ Church from a road called Holy Bones. I was in the south of England three weeks and of that time only spent about four full days in London itself, consequently I saw very little of that great city. The last afternoon I was there, Jessie Bentley Taylor was almost shocked to learn that I had not seen the outside of Buckingham Palace...”
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“...the only partially successful one was un- intentional—some on the hillside beside Gare Loch in Scotland. They continually reminded me of verses memorized in Chefoo—“ All we like sheep have gone astray. . . .” “ The Lord is my shepherd. . . .” “. . . that great Shepherd of the sheep. . . .” Marion D. Taylor. Toronto, Canada. September, 1956. ■forty Tfoars On or WHAT CHEFOO HAS MEANT IN MY CAREER 'T’HERE are Chefusians now on every continent and most countries. There are Chefusians now in every age bracket, from early teens to seventy plus. There are Chefusians in every walk of life and profession—particularly professions. There are Chefusians too on every rung of the ladder of those professions—some have permanently reached the top. Others have located equally permanently elsewhere on the ladder. Others are rising. Just how did Chefoo get them where they are? (or hope to be). Three of us here give some ideas. Three others approached have not materialized— yet. (They will.) Unfortunately,...”
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“...Twenty Plus—Marjorie Lowson Lugsdin: Teacher-Housewife I I TA ID the years at Chefoo affect the credit or the debit side of the balance sheet of preparedness for the things I have done since leaving school in 1923 ? I had not actually sat down to an accounting before, and probably would not have done so now, had it not been for a little lady-like* blackmail on the part of the North American secretary, who wanted words for the spaces she had promised to fill in the Chefusian. For my course at university and the career I was planning to follow—teaching —Chefoo was very good. Our English, history and language studies were well above par. Although we had no science standing, that defect was remedied for later generations. Moreover, we were encouraged to read, and read, and read. That also was good. The only drawback was that we rather got the impression that * Tut ! Tut ! blackmail ? Wouldn't be lady-like. Wouldn't be Chefoo. nothing worth while had been written since the days of Queen Victoria....”
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“...REUNION REPORTS Maxwell House, September 8th, 1956 This was my first visit to Maxwell House and I was very much looking forward to seeing this bit of Chefoo transplanted to England, where so many of my school friends spent their holidays. It was just grand to find myself back in the friendly Ghefoo atmosphere once more. For those who have not seen it, Maxwell House is the perfect place for a reunion, with a large garden and beautiful house, where even the pictures on the walls remind one of Chefoo or Ruling. We arrived about 12 o’clock and were welcomed by Miss Prcedy and the Maxwell House family, who took us on a conducted tour round the house and garden ! That Saturday was one of the loveliest days of the whole summer, and we had a very enjoyable picnic lunch on the lawn in the sunshine. Miss Phare produced photos and drawings of Chefoo, Weihsien, and Ruling, which brought back many memories to all the generations of Che-fusians represented. In the afternoon our numbers increased. A lengthy...”
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“...Goold, suggested that as he had served in that capacity for five years someone else should be elected for this position. Stan Conway was then elected. The Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Howie, was re-elected. Greetings were brought from a number of members who could not attend the reunion. We then had a “ roll-call ”, each giving the years they were at Chefoo. After this we had family prayers led by our President, who read to us Psalm 46. We then sang the Chefoo Anthem and Psalm 23 to the Chefoo tune, accompanied at the piano by Stan Conway. After prayers we adjourned for supper, thus bringing to an end a very enjoyable evening. The albums of Chefoo photos brought along by various Chefusians were a source of great interest during the evening. Present: Mrs. Brock and Joan, Stan and Norah Conway, Mrs. Gibb (nee Kendon), Stan Goold, Mr. Hamilton, Margaret and Jessie, Dr. Howie and Mary (n£e Preedy), Ivan, Margaret, Kathryn and Marion Howie, Sheila Pottkamper (nie Lipson-Ward), Tony Railton and Margaret...”
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“...prayer letter. DAVID HARRIS writes from Baton Rouge, La. He is working for the Fluor Corporation Ltd., which builds chemical and petroleum plants. He and his wife have three children now. JOHN (1939) was married in February; he has been with Douglas Aircraft at El Segundo, for the past five years. FRED is still a pastor at Ladora, Iowa. WANDA HAZELTON is to be married in December. MISS F. HERBERT writes that she feels very ancient at eighty-one ! But it gives her great pleasure to see so many Chefoo and China friends at Cornford House. News of the HOYTE family. Dr. and Mrs. Hoyte are still at Dungate Manor, Reigate Heath. ROBIN is studying at a Preliminary Theological Centre with a view to joining one of the Religious Orders in the Catholic Church. “ There are 135 students here from all parts of the British Isles, and we form a very happy family, worshipping together and learning Latin, English, and either French or Greek together. The course is intensive, but we do not have many distractions...”
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“...next year. HELEN MacLACHLAN enjoys being in the country—they moved from East Grinstead to Withyham, Sussex, over a year ago—and have had visitors staying most of the time GRACE SERGEANT gives news of her family. LINDA’s small son, Lindsay, is now a year old and keeps her busy. DAVID and JOHANNE have a small son, Christopher, born in Montreal last January. They are flying over to spend Christmas in this country. David and Johanne spent a happy Sunday with the Arendt family in Montreal, recalling Chefoo days. JOY SIMMONDS has left the London Bible College after a year’s teacher training course, and has now embarked on her first 23...”
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“...home from Malaya just now. Ronnie expects to return to Malaya in January, but things are rather uncertain until her independence has taken place. They spent a week-end with BERESFORD and MURIEL at the beginning of October. JOY WILLIAMS {nee Maxwell) is kept quite busy at home—West Wickham-with her two small sons. She is always pleased to see Chefusians who may be in the district. MARGARET YOUNG spent a very enjoyable holiday with a party in Switzerland this year. Members who knew Bishop Scott in Chefoo or Weihsien will be interested in the following extracts from a newspaper report: “ Word has come from England of the death of one of the outstanding personalities of the Anglican Church in China, the Rt. Rev. Thomas Arnold Scott. He was Bishop first of Shantung, and later, when Bishop of North China in Peking, was the presiding Bishop of the Sheng Kung Hui (Anglican Church) of all China. “ The churches in Shantung where he was Bishop for nearly twenty years were mostly rough stone chapels with...”
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“...North China. His death followed an attack of coronary thrombosis. “ A friend who knew him intimately in Shanghai said, ‘ He combined with the dignity and authority of his office, of which he was fully conscious, a deep, personal humility and a gay sense of humour, which endeared him to all who knew him; but he had far more than firmness and personal charm. He was a great Christian, a man of God NORTH AMERICA From the C.I.M. hostel at Wheaton comes extensive news: “ Greetings from the up-coming Chefoo generation in Wheaton. This semester our family at the Detenbeck Memorial Home is the smallest we have had for any school year since our opening. Year by year, since the fall of 1952, we have had twelve, eighteen, seventeen, and now eleven young people, whose parents were away. This year, from spring until January, six families are on furlough, and have out with them ten of their children; hence our temporary decline in numbers. Those now here are Faulkners, Frames, Glassers, Lois Glazier, Bob...”
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“...RIVKIN MILLER, who had a baby boy, Barry, in June. LYDIA and her husband live in San Francisco. KEN BELL works in the office of Burns Meat Co. DOROTHEA BELL has entered her second year of nurses’ training in the Toronto Western Hospital. From a correspondent comes a note. “MISS BERTHA CASSIDY Chefoo, 1894) has been serving in Japan with the Christian Advent Mission, since leaving China in 1950. Young people take note. Even the formidable Japanese language is not an insurmountable barrier with old warriors. She can sit on the floor around the ‘ kotatsu ’ (covered charcoal brazier) and chat the Gospel with anyone.” Scrapings from the COULTHARD pot. “ In an endeavour to produce for you some hash with a Chefoo aroma, I can proudly record having met recently a Chefooite, whom I did not know before. ELISABETH KIRK, now MRS. MICHAEL COOPER, came to Weston from Saskatoon in August with her husband, who is a doctor now practising in our little suburb. As for me, I am still at the Sanatorium, where I...”
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“...finished the year. HELEN WINDSOR is in her first year of nurses’ training in the Toronto East General Hospital. In spite of the fears of some, she is able to reach up to the beds. HAROLD MARSHALL reports the very sudden death of his sister, ANNE MARSHALL VOGELSANG. ANNE became seriously ill first on May 10th. She was operated on on the morning of May 11 th and passed away that night. Neither she, nor anyone, had expected this. HAROLD and ANNE’s family will have the deep sympathy of their many Chefoo friends. Who’s Who in winter and summer activities at the C.I.M. hostel at Three Hills, Alberta. Canada. DAVID GRANT is starting his first year of a four-year course at the Prairie Bible Institute and is taking clarinet lessons. IAN is in grade 10 at Prairie Hig S is taking trumpet lessons. HENRY HALLGREN is taking the first < >urse at the Prairie Bible Institute and is studying the violin. ROBER I is ishing his last year of high school at Prairie High School and is vice-president of his class...”
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“...went to North Battleford, Saskatchewan, where his uncle is a contractor, and worked for him for the rest of the summer. BOB JOYCE spent a large part of his time at Pioneer Camp, near Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. He is now in his final year in Briercrest High School at Caron-port, Saskatchewan. JOHN and DONALD HUNT are in Saskatoon, where JOHN has just finished his high school and DONALD is in his final year. (These varied activities sound all a little different from the way we stayed put in Chefoo. The old order does change. Ed.) NEW ZEALAND DAVID BEARD has moved to another New Village, called Kalumpang, in Malaya, during this year. He is very busy studying for another language exam, and writes cheerfully. He is having some encouragement in the work. Life in these villages in Malaya is very hard, and there is a real spirit of fear and suspicion on account of the terrorists, and consequently much opposition to the Gospel message. MR. and MRS. FUNNELI, are living in Nelson for a few months...”
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“...Chefoo Schools Association President : Rev. P. A. Bruce. Vice-Presidents Miss L. Blackmore Mrs. L. Clinton Miss I. A. Craig Miss D. Trudinger Bishop F. Houghton Mr. H. G. Judd Mr. J. B. Martin Mr. W. D. Mudditt GENERAL COMMITTEE (Acting also as the Committee for Great Britain Branch). Chairman : Mr. H. F. Joyce, Brook Cottage, Scrase Bridge, Haywards Heath, Sussex. General Secretary : Mr. A. R. Parry, 8i, Burnham Way, London, W.13. Treasurer : Mr. D. F. Parry, 107, Southdown Avenue, London, W.7. Editor : Miss D. Rouse, 36, Grovelands Road, London, N.13. News Editor : Miss J. Bruce, “ Milestones,” Bidborough Ridge, nr. Tunbridge Wells. Secretary for Great Britain Branch : Miss E. Preedy, “ Norbury,” 24, Woodlands Road, Redhill, Surrey. Mr. J. S. Green Mr. T. P. Welch Miss M. Hoyte Miss J. Pearce Mr. D. Clarke NORTH AMERICA BRANCH Chairman : Professor L. Carrington Goodrich, 640, West 238th Street, New York City, U.S.A. Secretaries : Miss Margaret Bunting (News and Magazine), 126, Lawton...”