All members of the Shanghai Municipal Police attached to Central Station were hosts Tuesday evening to Superintendent J. Barry, who re-languishes his post as officer in char; of Central Station today, having beel transferred to "C" Division as Divisional Detective Officer after his promotion -to his present rank a few days ago.
On behalf of the foreign station staff, Inspector W. Duncan presented the officer with a silver cigarette box and cigarette case suitably inscribed, whilst a small silver ash-tray was also among the gifts. Inspector Duncan expressed the foreign staff's regret at the departure of their chief hed him every success in his new position.
In reply. Supt. Barry said that it was not the man himself but the men under him, who were responsible for a promotion and it was therefore his duty to thank all ranks who had acted under his command whilst he had been in charge of Central Station, for the ce-operation and goodwill which they had extended to him.
The Chinese detective staff presented Supt. Barry with a beautiful whiskey decanter and two bottles of whiskey, and on behalf of his collegues. Detective-Inspector Van Tuhloo, wished the officer the best of luck for the future.
Messrs. Altkin, Trifonoff, Cooper, Alben and Bloor then rendered a few musical numbers, both vocal and instrumental and it was well after dinner time when the large gathering reluctantly broke up.
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