On Monday the Rev. E. C. Lobene stine, accompanied by its. Lobenstine, lett Shanghai after rendering devoted service to China for a period of wearly 40 years in this. country. [Appreciations to Mr. Lobenstine's work have appeared in these columns, but it is fitting to pay speci fic tribute in farewell to a man with his notable record in advancing, the cause of Christian ce-operation China. "Mr. Lobenstine was an early pioneer in what might be called the new vision of Christian association with the political forces working for China's national expression.. Before laying down the being of office ad the satisfaction of knowing that the principles for which he had stood had come to receive practical and effective recognition. The mere fact that for 22 out of the 37 years of his cureer in China he was actually, secretary of the leading Christian @perative organization is indicative of the important part played by him in China's missionary enterprises. His scutage and pertinacity' will have won for him a firm place on the roll of missionary administrators in the Far East
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