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“...Published by the Chefoo Schools Association
The Chefoo Magazine
2008
Chefoo Bay in Winter...”
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“...The Chefoo Magazine 2008
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EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK
This editorial note is short. I only need to remind readers that because this is the 100th anniversary of the Chefoo Schools Association the main feature this year is a special anniversary issue of the Magazine, which accompanies this brief 2008 issue in this year's mailing. That issue is composed entirely of excerpts from the Chefoo Magazine commencing from our founding year, 1908.
Consequently this 2008 issue includes recent letters to the editor, news, reunions, and obituaries, plus announcements of a few books by Chefusians that have been published re-
cently. Those who submitted articles will, I am sure, appreciate that they will be considered for 2009. Nevertheless, I am sure you will enjoy this small issue as a supplement to the centennial issue.
On another note, are you interested in acquiring one or both of Gordon Martin’s books, Chefoo Schools, 1881-1951, and Schoolmaster Errant? See a fuller notation on this on the bottom of page...”
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“...Con Cordon (Webster), Chris Calcutt (Porteous), Ruth Bailey (Porteous), Marjorie Herbert
2nd Row: Mrs Darffin, Elizabeth Edwards, Ruth Grant, Dorothy Simpkin, Marian Kitchen, Chris Herbert, Kevin Edgar, Alistair Herbert
Front Row: Roxie Smith, Hazel Edwards, Helen Simpkin, Martin Smith, Stuart Smith, Madelene Calcutt, Audrey Grant.
(Photo taken by Vern Draffin)
Melbourne, April 12, 2008
Over 50 people accepted the invitation to attend the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Chefoo Schools Association in Melbourne at the Chefoo Reunion on 12th April this year. However, prior to the Reunion, Eric Embery (aged 96) fell and broke his hip, although two of his daughters, Dianne Potter and Joy Lightbody attended. Eric passed away the following week, survived by his three daughters and his sister Doris who lives in Brisbane.
There were Chefusians from every State of Australia at this year’s Reunion held at the Hong Kong Seafood Hut where we were squeezed in, due to the large number attending. Our...”
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“...some of the Chefusian songs. The afternoon concluded with Ruth (Draffin) Searle cutting the 100th Anniversary cake and tea and coffee.
Marjorie (Butler) Keeble
Toronto, April 26, 2008
We once again met at our usual haunt, China House, to celebrate our Centennial reunion. This event was even more special because we were blessed with the presence of a former Chefoo Prep School staff member (1936-1940), Pearl (Galloway) Dobson, who was born within a month of the formation of the Chefoo Schools Association. So 100 was very much on our minds. Pearl cut the birthday cake, and stood up to give a speech for close to 10 minutes. She was also very happy that her son, lain, and grandson, joined her in the celebration.
Our special speaker was none other than Dr. Alvin
Desterhaft, who came all the way from California. He talked about his memories of Chefoo as a child (1939 to 1943), then showed slides and talked about a visit to Chefoo earlier in the month, on a trip organized by Francis Joyce. A total...”
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“...Samaritan Ministries in Thailand, that Joe founded. You may contact his sister, Leila Bolster at 1-541-469-6126, or PO Box 7013, Brookings, Oregon 97415, USA.
David Logan Dunlap, MD ca. 1920-1927
My husband Joseph Dunlap (former President Emeritus of the North America Branch, ED), died four years ago but I have continued to subscribe to the magazine because I like so much to read about Chefoo and those associated with it.
Joe's brother, Logan, died last month. Although he did not belong to the Association, I thought you might be interested in the information below. Logan - as he was always called - died on February 14, 2008 at the age of 93. He was born in Chefoo, as were his four brothers and sisters. He attended the school while his father was director of the hospital sponsored by the Board of Missions of the Presbyterian Church in Chefoo. He was an outstanding young athlete and scholar. On the family's return to the United States in 1927, he attended high school in western Pennsylvania and...”
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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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