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“...Published by the Chefoo Schools Association
The Chefoo Magazine
2003 Issue
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE
The Impact of Chefoo and Weihsien: Students ’ Perspectives, by Christina Spink 4
Escape from Weihsien. by Laurence Tipton 19
How we Got the Mistletoe, by Bruce Clinton (reprint from 1979) 23
Recollections of Weihsien. by Marjory Jackson, and Mary Previte 23
Norman Cliffs report on his 2002 visit to Chefoo 30
Bottle Rock is No More, by Theo Jordan 31
Ruling Journal, by Gordon Allen 32
Full Table of Contents 3
A NEW EDITOR, AND A NEW FORMAT
Q
ince no one else has stepped forward to take the place of Dorothy (Cox) Chadborn, I am happy to step into the breach. I am honored to join the ranks of some very fine editors over the years, the most recent, in my memory being the late Isabel Taylor, Rob Joyce, and Dorothy Chadborn.
We are all very grateful to Dorothy for the fine job she has done since 1991 having stepped forward when a change was necessary.
Dorothy is to be commended for all the many...”
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“...The^Chefoo^^a^azirw
Arthur W. Hummel, Jr., 1920-2001
RULING ON THE WEB
If you have access to the Internet, and are interested in some pictures of Kuling, you can go to the Kuling American School Association web page at www.kulingamericanschool.org. This site has recently been updated, although it still suffers from too many photos. A further revision is now in process. There are two series of pictures, one taken pre-WWII, and the other in 2002. There is also a series of photos taken at the KAS Reunion in Georgia in April 2002. The Chefoo Magazine editor and his wife attended, and they are included in some of these pictures. If interested, readers may look at picture #8 to see what we look like, then go from there. (The reader might want to stop at picture #8).
The Chefoo Magazine editor received this obituary from Oscar V. Armstrong, producer of The China Connection, shortly before his own untimely death, in 2002. Oscar said: “I am enclosing a copy of the account of the life of Arthur...”
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“...1984, and 1985 and for the last time in 1995 when I was able to join him. At this point in his long and interesting life, Chefoo is probably the most important part of his memory." In a later email, Barbara wrote: “Joe and his brothers and sisters own a 'cottage’ on Lake Joseph in Muskoka (Ontario). We have passed through Barrie many times on our way up. It is always good to reach it." Editor’s note: For many years Joe Dunlap was the Chairman of the North America Branch. His service to the Association is greatly appreciated.
Vaughn (Dickson) Early (1928-36). i thoroughly enjoyed renewingChefoofriendships ata Chefoo luncheon last February in Los Angeles ata Chinese restaurant (see ’Reunions’, page 26). I had not seen Phyllis and Irene Bannan, Elsie and Ruth Watson, and
Helen and Nester Kuhn since 1936. We had a great time. My sisters Ethel Dickson Smith, Kathie Dickson, and Mary Ray Dickson Evans and brother David Dickson attended a family reunion in North Carolina in June of this year.
Margaret...”
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“...facade. This facade, standing at the summit of a dramatic granite staircase, is probably the finest Christian monument in the Far East. History being my one star subject at Chefoo, I savoured the scene which some 150 years ago inspired the then HK governor Sir John Bow-ringto write the famous hymn "In the Cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time..." At 74, I'm thankful to still be fit and well. Being Secretary/ Treasurer for the Wellington Branch of the NZ Chinese Language Association, together with my ongoing study of putonghua (Mandarin Chinese), keeps me out of mischief. I've been able to source a lot of Chinese feature films in DVD format for our monthly film screenings, at which this year we have to date averaged 60 a session. We attract a lot of recent immigrants from main land China. We also run a monthly 'Mandarin Corner'.*
David Baird on the left, with Nor-
man Cliff
Henry Hallgren and Ian Grant
Robert Hallgren left, with brother Norman and his wife
Ron and Carol...”
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“...was returned to the UK where for the rest of the war he was an instructor. After his discharge all thoughts of returning to Reading University had vanished as his desire to become an architect grew. He joined a top firm of London architects, combining his studies with his daily work. Yvonne was one of the young ladies in the firm and they were married in 1950 - a marriage that was to last happily for 53 years. It was atthattime that he became the Great Britain Secretary of the Chefoo Schools Association, holdingthe position for a number of years. After a brief spell in West London he designed a new home for his family at Maidenhead where they brought up their family. Family was important to him and he took a great interest in each one. As well as his church activities he undertook voluntary work with Maidenhead Care and was a support to neighbors and friends. That and his garden occupied most of his time. He was truly a good man who always did his best."...”
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“...son of a missionary, and spent his early formative years in that country. But he will best be remembered by students and colleagues for his quite outstanding clinical ability, both on the wards and in the operating theatre. He made operating look easy (until one tried to emulate his ability!). His skill in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the knee made him one of the leading knee surgeons of his day, and this was recognized by his peers when he was made President of the British Association for the Surgery of the Knee (BASK) and Vice-president of its European equivalent - ESSKA.
In his younger days ELT was a talented amateur cricketer and was a member of the MCC and Middlesex CC up to the time of his death. The onset of Parkinson's disease prevented him in his retirement from becoming a first class golfer. However he didn't give up the game, but instead characteristically accepted a challenge; and as chairman of his local Parkinson's Society encouraged the establishment of a nine...”
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“...left China to relocate in South East Asia (see column to the left on this page). The last Chefoo School, in Tanah Rata, Malaysia, was closed in June 2001.
THE CHEFOO SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
The Chefoo Schools Association was founded in 1908. Its purpose is to operate an association for all former scholars and members of the staff of the Chefoo Schools; to sustain interest amongst its members in matters concerning the Schools and in one another; to afford means whereby its members are kept in touch with one another; and to promote friendly relationships between all persons in any way connected with the Schools.
MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION
All former scholars and members of staff of the Schools are eligible for Ordinary Membership. Associate Membership is open to other persons interested in the welfare of the Association.
MAGAZINE AND MEMBERSHIP DUES
Membership is based on the calendar year. The annual membership fee includes a subscription to The Chefoo Magazine at no additional charge and...”
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