Mr, John O'Toole Leaving for Ireland Mz, John O'Toole, Honorary Assistant Commissioner of etired from the Shanghai Municip Police en' Mar. 31 after 31 years service. To mark the conclusion of s0 worthy a service and as a token of appreciation, a. presentation, will be made by members of the force before his departure with his family, on, April 10, Born 85 years ago in Clare County, Ireland, Mr. O'Toole arrived, in China in 1900, after five years? service with: the. police force, ho returned home in 1905 where he' was married. "Mr, and Mrs, O'Tool have since his return to China stave in Shanghai, being popular among Vocal community, In appreciation of Mr. O'Toole's vice, the following circular was sued by the Police Headquarters, "On the occasion of the retirement of Mr, John O'Toole, Honorary Assistant Commissioner of Police, the Commissioner of Police wish to place on record his appreciation of the very valuable services, ren~ Jdered by Mr. O'Toole as a member of the Shanghai Municipal Police "Mr, O'Toole Joined the force in 1900 and has served the Councit for over 31 years, He attained the rank of Superintendent in 1920, Im appreciation of his long and meritorious service the Council in=l93L granted: him one year's seniority conferred on, Kin, the rani of of Police, On the reorganisation of the Force he was posted ay Divisional "C" Division, which post he has held with marked distinetigh up to the date of his retirement.
"He is the "Father of the Foret in point of age and length vice and by his retirement the Force loses an experienced and capable officer. He will be missed, but the record of his efficiency and' devotion to duty will remain as a source of pride to the Force and an example to all who continue in service, 'O'Toole leaves the Force with the best wishes of all for peace Jand contentment in his retirement."
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