In the presence of a large number of his comrades, representing Headquarters, uniform and detective branches, a "presentation was made yesterday afternoon to Sergeant S. W. R. Mayne, who is retiring from the Shanghai Municipal Police after fifteen years service, The presentation was made at Sinza Station, by Mr. E. R. Baker Assistant Commissioner and Divisional Officer of "B" Division. It con-isted of an inscribed silver tea-service, from the Foreign Branch, and a silver rose-bowl from the Chinese personnel. Mr. Baker, in making the speech of presentation, referred to the spotless record in the S.M.P. of Mr. Mayne and the dependable service that he had alway: rendered to the Settlement. He ex pressed the hope that Mr. and Mrs, Mayne would fully enjoy life at Home, and proposed a toast of health of the departing police officer. Sergeant Mayne replied in suitable terms, saying that he was handing over the post of senior sergeant to Sergt. E.
Harrison.
The presentation was attended also by Supt. R. J. Crouch, Divisional Detective Officer of "B" Division, and a large number of police of all ranks.
Mr. and Mrs. Mayne will leave Shanghai early next week. They will spend some time in America on their way to England.
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