The third annual luncheon of the Shanghai Police Old Comrades Association was held at the Holborn Restaurant. London, un October 2 Capt Martin, the founder, presided. with Capt. D, R. Wahl as principal guest, Members present were—Major Hilton Johnson. Messrs. Adams, Beale, Crookdake, Dunne. Givens, Groves, Jackson. Kerrigan, Lille: Long, Maguire W, Macgillivra: Mitchell, Martin, Ockwel, Powell, Reeves, Sims, Springfield. Vaughan, Walker, Weatherhead and Webb After the toast of The King at the conclusion of the lunch the meeting proceeded to formal business. The death of Ernest Ring was announced. the members standing for one minute's silence in respect to his memory, The President then gave the toast "The Shanghai Municipal Police" and in doing so referred to the trying and strenuous times now being endured by the Force. When the news of the recent dire happenings in Shanghai appeared in the press, our thoughts were centred on the Settlement, on our old friends and colleagues there and how things were faring with the S.M, P- During the present century Shanghai has gone through many anxious times and all present had borne responsibility in major or lesser degree and he felt and knew that all present would and could sympathize with the Acting Commissioner in his most arduous and difficult task, The toast was most enthusiastically received and it was agreed that the following cable be sent to the Acting Commaissioner—"Old Comrades following events with sympathy and understanding send warmest greetings confident that prestige of Force is in safe keeninz" The following reply was received—"Cable from Old Comrades Association much appreciated.' Force weathering storm admirably,"
Captain: Wahl gave an account of the happenings in Shanghai and his first hand information was very much appreciated, Capt, Martin was re-elected presldent for the ensi year and Mr.
T. Crookdake, honorary secretary and treasurer, The question of Rules of Association were discussed and the presi dent explained that under the existing rules the membership was confined solely to members of the SM.P. who were in receipt of pension. He would suggest an amendment whereby. under certain conditions, other persons might be enrolled as honorary members, The election or rejection of such persons would be at the sole discretion of the members assembled at the annual tiffin, The innovation was welcomed and the following approved for membership—Dr, Murray, Major Gerrard, Messrs, C. Harpur, Compton and Mr, Williams of Messrs.
John Pook & Ca, The President expressed the sorrow of the assembly at the illness of Messrs. Kinipple, and Hermitage and the honorary secretary was directed to communicate to them expressions of regret with hopes of a speedy recovery, Messages of regret at inability to be present were received from Aiers Coghlan, Ginnane, Kinipple, Peck. ' McKenzie mackintosh, Hermitage. Wheeler and
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