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“...Toronto Chefoo Reunion, April 3, 1982
The Annual Chefoo Schools Association Chinese dinner has been a highlight of my winter since I first attended at the age of 11 - 10 years ago. Being a second generat-
ion Chefusian(second generation of schools, that is, the generations of Chefusians seem to be without number) the tales of Chefoo daring, escapades on window ledges, boat races, and the joys and fears of Japanese Internment Camp have always entranced me. This last Reunion attended by about 100 people was no exception. The usual 'smashing feast' spread itself before us, with endless varieties of Chinese dishes until the table itself seemed to groan, although we did not! It is customary among us latter day Chefusians to refrain almost from eating for a full day prior to the Chefoo dinner by way of preparation. I might add that at this time a number of kind souls contributed left-overs from their tables to our 'doggie bags' commenting as they did so on the unhappy plight of bachelors who...”
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