One of the most popular police officers and at the same time one of the most efficient. Supt. J. "Jimmie" Sinclair, retires on January 15. having that time completed 30 years service with the Council. Mr. Sinclair. who has been through all the "wars which affected Shanghai during the last three decades. as well as the Various riots in the Settlement, was the divisional officer in charge of "D" area during the hostilities.
At lunch yesterday, Mr. Sinclair was at Home to senior officers and men of his division, particularly those from Yulin Road Police Station. After refreshments and a buffet lunch, Chief-Inspr, J. Clissold, in charge of Wayside Station. in proposing the toast. painted out that not only will the Force lose one of its sterling officers. but that the civilian population likewise would distinctly feel the lose of this sportsman. The speaker felt sure that all would join him in wishing the best of health and p perity on Mr, Sinclair's retirement The toast having been honoured with musical. accompaniment. Mr Sinclair suitably replied.
Supt. Sinclair expects to leave for London about February 10, but having been in Shanghai for 30 years, expects to return before next winter,
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