We regret to announce the death, which took place at Chingwangtao on May 29 of Dr. J. H. Pyke, the Yeteran missionary.
The Into Dr. Pyke came to El asa missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1878, and spent 50 years in evangelical work this country, with the North China Mission. He was a most successful evangelist, and was un-riving in this work, traveling far and wide in his visits to the country stations. The influence of his life will be deep and abiding. He was greatly beloved by all who knew him, both foreigners and Chinese alike, and his memory will long be cherished by a wide circle of friends.
Pyke leaves a widow, two sons, Arthur B. Pyke in America and the Rev. F. M, Pyke, of Tainan, Shantung, and five daughters, Mrs, F. R. Scott, Shanghai, Mrs. 'T. Breece, Peking, Mrs. R. W. Mooney, Chingwantao, "Mrs. J. Ridlon, in Americn, and Mrs. N. A. Thompson, Hankow.
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