Major Gerrard's High Praise of Auxiliary Force On November 23 the Police Specials attended the periodical "At Home" given by Mr. A. L. Anderson, Honorary Assistant 'Commissioner and "father" of the unit, at "Happihouse," 25 Great Western Road, and the event proved as great a' success as its predecesto The men formed up at Bubbling Well Station and, headed by. the S.V.C, brass band they marched Mr. Anderson's home, forming up in the garden. They were under the command of Mr. R. G. Mac-Donald, their Assistant Commis. sioner, and Mr. W. J. Cane. They were then inspected by Major F. W. Gerrard, C.LE,, Conimiveioner Police, who appeared very impressed by the smart turn-out, Major Gerrard then ' addressed the parade as follows: "Specials—shall say only a few words. First I want to thank, Mr. Anderson for so kindly giving us this opportunity to meet Secondly, I want to tell you how much IF appreciate the privilege I have as Commissioner of Police to inspect you on parade, 1 congratulate you on a very smart) turn-out. Speaking for the regular} force I want to tell-you how much we value having behind us in times of trouble so fine a body of public-spirited men. Half the difficulty of police work would disappear if we had the full "ce-operation of the public, and you, by giving your active support, set a fine example civie duty. During the past. year, thanks to more peaceful conditions we did not have to call on. you as body, but it was no: "mall consolation to us to know you were ready to answer our call. You us greatly in our daily routine, and T have had several instances brought to my] notice of good work done by memders of the specials, I thank you for your help throughout the year congratulate you on your gh standard of efficiency." is understood that Tocal merchants and gentry propose to build a floating iron bridge across. the Whangpoo from the Nantao fore-bors, The cost will Lo $5,000,000.
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