February 18, 1913, as a constable and, Was promoted through the range of sergeant, sub-inspector, inspector and chief inspector to superintendent in May. 1932. He has served at the Wayside Station, in the TraMe OMe, at the Bubbling Well Station and fat Headquarters. He was first transferred to Headquarters on November 1921, and he remained there until the time of his retirement, a period of nearly sixteen years. He was in charge of Central Registry from April 1, 1927, until his appointment 'a5 Personal Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner in charge of Divisions, on March 1, 1935.
Mr. Mitchell received a commendation from the Council in 1019 for his work in connection with the repatriation of enemy subjects. He was appointed Acting Secretary of the Foreign Refugees' Earthquake Commit tee after the Japanese earthquake in 1923. He has also served as Secre tary of the SEP. Canteen Roard and of the Recreation Fund. He re-
One of the most _popular senior inspectors in the Shanghai Muni" cipal Police, Mr. E. A. Eva, will retire from' the Force on June 30 and will soon thereafter sail for England, with Mrs, Eva and their [small son and daughter.
Insp. Eva, "who hails from Plymouth, has completed 23 years' service in the Police and has held many responsible posts as officer in charge of stations. He is at present Ju charge of the West Hongkew Station "and previous to that held command. at the Dixwell Road Station. Throughout his career he has been intimately associated with police sport activities and has himself played tennis, lawn bowls and badminton. He was formerly outstanding track athlete, For a number of years he served as hon. secretary of the Police Recreation Club "and was the prime mover in organizing the badminton—section. [He has been decorated for War service and with the Police Long Service Medal.
'A complimentary dinner was held for Insp. Eva at the Police Club'
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