The Archive · 1938

Memorial Services Peiping Scenic Spot

E or Dr. Myat British Missionaries Who Were Killed by Chinese Guerillas on May 5

Memorial and burial services for Dr. H. G. Wyatt, Miss Beulah Glasby and a Chinese chauffeur, who were shot and'killed by guerilla units, Cbviously unaware of their identity, near Kuohsien (on the way to Taichow) on May 5, were held in Peiping and Taiyuanfu on May 20, May 24 and May 25, and the large crowds?bich attended testified to the great popularity of Dr. Wyatt and the gen-nine loss all felt on learning of his death.

On May 20, a memorial service was told for Dr. Wyatt at the Schofield Memorial Hospital, of which he was superintendent. A large quantity of Toses and narcissus wreaths ana Scrolls were sent by Peiping business houses, hospital staffs and patients, and the service was conducted by Dr. Bloom, assisted by the hospital evangelist and the business manager.

A Chinese memorial servic was held on May 24 for Miss Glasby, Dr. Wyatt and the chauffeur (a Mr. Hu), the ceremony being held in the Chinese Church, decorated with banners, wreaths and rose trees. The congregation included two Japanese officers; several German businessmen;

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