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“...IAN GRANT 27 Little Ave Barrie, ON L4N4M7 (705)726-9677 THE CHEFOO MAGAZINE...”
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“...E OO MAGAZINE [Est. 1908] Published twice a year by the CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION Edited By Dorothy Cox 34 Pirie Road West Bergholt Colchester Essex C06 3TA UK THE CHEFOO GRAPEVIHE (Supplement issued twice-yearly to secondary school Chefusians) Editors: Debbie Peskett A Anna Marie Bennett THE CHEFOO SCHOOLS (Founded in 1880) Chefoo was established by the China Inland Mission at Chefoo (Yantai) in Northern China to provide an education for the children of missionaries and the business and diplomatic communities. In 1951 the school left China to relocate in South East Asia. Two Chefoo Schools are currently operating as junior schools in Japan and Malaysia under the Overseas Missionary Fellowship. CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION (Founded In 1908) To operate as an association for all former scholars and past and present members of the staffs of the Chefoo Schools. - To sustain interest amongst it's members in matters concerning the Schools and in one another. - To afford means whereby it's members...”
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“...X NDEX A Word from the Chairman 2 From the (Surprised) Editor 5 News of Chefusians 6 Martin Memoir Fund 14 Book Reviews: Trunk Road for Hannibal 15 Weihsien & Other Camps 17 Novels on Chefoo 4 Weihsien Camps 20 Visits to China: David Landsborough 23 Betty (Harle) Acton 26 Ronnie Weller 29 Reunions 31 About Chefusians: Dr Arthur Douthwaite 34 Helen Ronsoldson Neve 37 Alex Armstrong 39 Obituaries 41 Stp Press News 47 Constitution (Centre) (i) -1-...”
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“... the resignation of David Parry as Treasurer. David has looked after our finances for no less than AO years with grdat precision and fidelity. I have a number of matters to share with you:- 1. C. S. A. CONSTITUTION The 1929 Constitution is out of date, and the Great Britain Branch Committee has proposed some alterations and additions. We are following the requirements of the existing Constitution in publishing these changes in this magazine. They are as follows: - Para 4(a) ’Various CIM/OMF Schools' covers the original School and the more recent ones, and changes the name of the Mission. Para 5(b)
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“...the end of an era, and when the 21st century dawns there will not be many left. This points to two things. First, we must record for posterity as much of that Chefoo era as we can. We will be glad to have photos and articles about the school life at Chefoo. We will also welcome archival material, which will be kept as a distinct section of the OMF archives - carefully classified and professionally done. Second, to ensure a smooth transition from the leadership of 'Chefoo Chefusians' to the Chefusians of the post war Chefoo Schools we need to bring on to our Branch Committees former scholars of this second category, and gradually give them the leadership of the CSA. In the Great Britain Branch Dorothy Cox and Tim Reynolds are already playing an important role. We are anxious to receive articles and photos on the post war Chefoo Schools, so that material is well balanced between the old and the new. -3-...”
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“...3. SCHOOL TIES During 1989 we were able to have some Chefoo Ties manufactured, and Tim Reynolds kindly undertook this for us. There is still a supply of ties unsold, and these can be purchased for £5.00(Sterling). 4. CHEFOO HISTORY In this issue is a financial statement of the 'Martin Memoir Fund'. Chefusians responded generously to this, and we were able to publish not only 'The Chefoo School 1881 - 1951' but also 'St Paul's Tabletalk'. There were some printing errors in the first batch of 'The Chefoo School', and we are glad to report that a further stock has been printed with these items corrected. You will see from the financial statement that royalties from the first book have been paid to Gordon Martin and the CSA. 5 1991 REUNION (GREAT BRITAIN) After many years of meeting in Tunbridge Wells, last year we met at the Regents Square United Reform Church hall, which is near King's Cross station. This venue proved a suitable one, and our 1991 Reunion will be held there again - on 22nd...”
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“...will be most appreciated. If the items are hand written please print 'Proper Names'. Any changes in the make up of Branch Committees and an indication of membership (for numbers of magazines) would be helpful. You will find the proposed revised Constitution in the centre of this magazine. Please could I have comments by 1st October 1991. Another reason I was sorry to miss the Committee Meeting was I did not have the opportunity of saying thank you to Ailsa Carr who has had long contacts with Chefoo and resigned from the Committee having served on it for some time. I am one of those fortunate enough to have been taught by her at Ruling. Looking forward to receiving your news and views. D L Cox - Temporary Editor -5-...”
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“...from my career in teaching Biology. I hope to carry on with various activities such as playing the violin in the Bath Symphony Orchestra, conservation work and rock-climbing. Lawrence Brock (Chefoo 1931-1941) left Chefoo to join his parents in new Zealand, and graduated there in Science and Medicine, he has lived in the U. K. for many years, and has Just retired from his post as Neuroradiiogist in charge of the Mersey Regional Department of Neuroradiology, in Walton Hospital, Liverpool. His wife Jill, also a doctor, is a Consultant Radiotherapist, as well as Medical officer in charge of the local Hospice. They have three daughters; the eldest is a microbiology student at Sheffield University, and the others are still at school. Lawrence's sister Joan Brock, a librarian, lives in Auckland, New Zealand, and was coming to the U. X. in May, for a month's holiday. Lionel Bruce, now retired from Sherborne School, lives in Bristol. Edith (Bruce) Staines is still in Tunbridge Wells, where she still...”
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“...Elisabeth (Stewart) Houston Retired from Dundee in 1982 where my husband was Accommodation officer at the University and I was teaching. We brought up our 4 children. The 3 girls are married and our son is teaching in England. My husband died in 1988 but I am enjoying being back in Edinburgh and renewing friendships from Chefoo days. Rachel (Nicoll) Morrison organises Chefoo reunions annually which are greatly enjoyed and well attended. Beau Howell, (Chefoo 1936-1942) I feel very remote from Chefoo affairs in Zimbabwe. Haven't had a visit since Sylvia Long called about three years ago. I do love receiving the magazine but I envy all those able to make the trip back to dear old Chefoo. I retire in 1991 and hope Imight make the visit to Ruling scheduled for that year. My home town was Hankow and I recall spending a summer holiday in Ruling when I was very small - probably 6 or 7. Howard Joyce (1909-15) To my old friends in the C. S. A. I 6end greetings! I often allow myself a little C.S.A. nostalgia...”
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“...Chefoo week-ends and then the post-war years of the 40's with our booming Winter Reunions at the C. I.M. In Newington Green. May God continue to bless and use the Association to His glory. I am now on the 87 mark and have much to thank God for. I am still living on here alone In my bungalow In Falrllght, East Sussex since my wife's Home-call In July 1984. Healthwise, a torn leg muscle somewhat diminishes my mobility but I still get around In my car; also, I have so many helpful friends here. My elder 6on Peter died in May 1988 but I still see my younger 6on Michael, now finance director of Thos Cook’s In Peterborough, and other members of our family Including grandchildren and great-grandchildren, from time to time. Other members of the Joyce manage are to be found in Canada and I enjoyed my visit to them in 1985. Some of them have been to visit me here. Irene (Duguid) Kilpatrick My son George Is a lieutenant in the Royal Marines. Whilst on exercise In Malaysia in April 1989 he called in...”
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“...year. Mum and Dad recently returned 'to retire' from Thailand and are slowly settling back into a different life here. Brenda, my sister is at Redcliff Bible College, London. Adrian Dansey Smith (1924-32) It was nice to have a surprise visit from Norman Macrae one evening recently and to reminisce about our Saturday visits to Mr Funchashi, a friend of the Macrae family who lived in Chefoo. I have just received from Joy Wilton, Bruce Clinton's daughter, a copy of a paper written by her son Peter, a theological student, about his great great grandfather (my grandfather) F W Bailer who spent some years in Chefoo on the Union Mandarin Bible Revision Committee which completed the translation of the New Testament in 1907. His three daughters, Margaret, my mother, Emmie and MeiMei were among the first pupils of the school. -9-...”
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“...the right month. I wish more could come over and visit us. I look forward to reading all the other letters in the next Chefoo magazine. Dorothy (Walker) Toop (1926-36) Billy and I are Just back from spending nearly 3 months in Seattle with our eldest son Jim and his wife Margaret and 3 daughters. Jim is a Doctor of Optometry working with the University of Washington. Our time over there included visits to my brothei—in-law Dr John Toop and his wife Victoria, and to my sister-in-law Miriam Dunn in Abbortsford whose husband died unexpectedly just before Christmas. We feel God wonderfully timed our visit. A special joy while over there was to talk on the 'phone to Martha Moore McClain and Gertrude Glass Chang a few days before returning here. We enjoyed a Chinese meal with Cathie Nicoll in Vancouver, and Jennifer Dunn Greenway (our niece) who had taught in Chefoo Schools in both Cameron Highlands & Nanae. Very strangely it happened again that we bumped into Marlon Harris Pickering in church...”
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“...retired last year. Besides Church activities, taking a counselling course, and teaching the oboe, I am trying to rectify a Chefoo omission by attending a Chinese language class. Last summer it was possible to join the Scottish Chefusians in Edinburgh, courtesy of Rachel and Ian Morrison, and in November the annual get-together of Chefoo medicals - in Bristol then and to come to Glasgow this year, provisionally for Saturday, 10th November. My sister Elsbeth MacKenzie (1930-39) has been in Kettering for some years where her husband Donald is a Baptist minister. Their family include two professional tenor singers; mine two more doctors! Robert Walker (1920-30) My wife and I are enjoying retirement in Edinburgh since 1981, after 27 years in ministry at Lesinahagow, and earlier as missionaries In Malawi. Interests now include Church Bible Society, Missionary Fellowship, Association and Society, and the Council of Christians and Jews; occasional teaching; other Church activities. Son, James, Principal...”
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“..., as well as giving complete sets of Goforth books to the libraries of these schools. Two of the books are being translated into French. Mary herself is working with Mrs Lois Neely on writing the testimony of her parents, and the impact of.'the Goforths on modern missions. Rob Joyce has prepared the first draft of the introduction of this book. What has greatly thrilled Mary has been committing all the Goforth books to audio cassettes in the studios of the Christian Blind Mission International in Stouffville for the International Library for the Blind - a tremendous work on Mary's part. (Parkview Home, 481 Rupert Avenue, Stouffville, Ontario L4A 1P7) Audrey (Nordno) Horton (1940-45) writes of the trip she and her brother Stanley and sister Kathleen (Rictor) had a trip to China in September 1989. Among other Chefusians in the group, led by Rob Joyce, were the Harle sisters, Betty and Barbara. In Yantai (Chefoo) they were allowed on the school premises, but were not allowed to take pictures...”
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“...MAR'l'I M MEMOIR FUND Receipts and Payments a/c 01. 02. 89 - 26. 02. 91 RECEIPTS Donations Interest Received Sales of 'Chefoo History' at publication price Royalties 'Chefoo History PAYWTS 'Chefoo History' Publishing costs Purchase at pre-publication price Free copy to all donors 'St Paul's Tabernacle' Publishing Costs Other Payments Committee expenses (Travel, Photocopying) Bank Charges S G Martin Chefoo Schools Association Balance b/d 26. 02. 91 £ £ £ 6068 141 344 667 7220 3780 344 662 4786 1609 85 3 472 236 796 7191 29 -14-...”
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“...Clapier. First I note that it is dedicated to his mother. Who can forget that gentle little lady and her tribe of little Hoytes - her patience and unflappability? Then it is a Hoyte adventure. I think that this trait of adventurousness came from the Stanley Hoyte side of the family. I remember touring Beijing with Dr Hoyte (was it Easter 1940?) together with a group of Chefoo boys and girls. He was the traveller and guide leader par excellence. Later when I went to Africa I discovered that some Hoyte missionaries had pioneered north of the Zambezi. The memory goes back over many years. We had all been out on picnics at Chefoo one Register Holiday, and when we had all returned Robin Hoyte and Jack Bell were missing. We scoured the countryside in pairs looking anxiously for them. The Japanese had arrested them near a naval base at the Bluff, and Pa Bruce had to speak for them in a military court at the YMCA. David Michell tells us that when he made his plans to re-visit Weihsien Camp John Hoyte...”
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“...escaping through the barbed wire surrounding the camp. It shows how although officially Shantung was entirely Japanese occupied there were in fact pockets of Kuo Min Tang troops, Communist and rival bandit groups giving incohesive resistance to the invades of China. Myra Scovel, wife of an American Presbyterian medical missionary, writes a vivid story in her ' Chinese Ginger Jard of life under the Japanese, first in Tsining and then in Weihsien, before being repatriated in 1943 - Just as the Chefoo group arrived from Temple Hill. Then there are a number of biographical books which include chapters on the years in Weihsien. Elizabeth (Hoyte) Goldsmith's 'God can be trusted has been widely read in Britain. Mary Scott, American Nazerene missionary, in her ' Kept in Safeguard describes her missionary work in North China and her experiences in Weihsien. Mrs Beatrice Lack of the Boys' School staff has written a slender book 'In Simple Trust' on her early years in south China culminating in internment...”
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“...in memories of good days and in prayer' . I have not assembled this collection of books in order to morbidly dwell on man's inhumanity to man. I do so for at least three reasons: 1. I like to read of the ingenuity people display to provide themselves with the basic needs of life when forced to live in primitive conditions. 2. I look for the triumph of God's grace when His children are overwhelmed by physical and mental suffering and deprivation. 3. I have become increasingly convinced that the Chefoo community in Weihsien experienced divined protection in circumstances which could have ended quite differently. I am aware that there are philosophical theological problems surrounding this complex subject of Providence, but I cannot escape this conclusion. -19-...”
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“...HOVELS ON THE CHEFOO SCHOOL AND WEIHSIEN CAMP By Norman Cliff I have Just read two fairly lengthy books - one a novel which refers to an American student who went to Chefoo School some time between the Boxer Rising and the First World War, and the other about an American missionary who was Interned In Welhslen Camp before being exchanged and repatriated In 1943. I refer to Pearl Buck's 'God's Men1 and John Hersey's ' The Call' . When I ordered them through my local library I did not realise how much common ground these two quite different novels had. Both covered the period from the Boxer Rising to the 'Liberation', Including such events as the recruitment of Chinese coolies to work In France during World War 1. Both novels describe the lives of American missionaries thrust into the field through the challenge of the Student Volunteer Movement with it's ambitious programme of 'Evangelise the World in this Generation'. Both deal with the tension on the mission field between those who stressed...”
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“...way as to make the masses think as they wanted them to think. But the significant thing to me was that William and Henrietta attended the Chefoo School for several years in their youth. It is interesting to see how Pearl Buck made William's short time at Chefoo have such an influence on him in his later years. I counted 16 references in the novel to the school, referred to either as 'the school at Chefoo' or 'the English school in China’. It was a school where the scholars were not encouraged to speak Chinese to the Chinese. 'At school William spoke pidgin English to the servants, and pretended he did not understand them when they replied in Chinese. ' (p. 9) There is perhaps a hint of the same attitude to the Chinese when William Lane is described as playing tennis on 'the immaculate coolie-kept courts at Chefoo' (p. 94). William Lane found that at Chefoo Americans were treated as second class citizens. 'He was ashamed and yet proud of being American, ashamed because to be American at the...”