Thirtysgcen Chinese, who \ave served from twenty to thirty years from Mr, C. S. Frankli from Shanghat Fire' Brigad Top, bir.
franklin' presenting one' of the medals, with Mr. W. Charters, Déput 3 Chairman of the Hunicinal Counc received Long Service Medals Chics Opicer of the Brigade, also in the picture. firemen Below, the decorated ated Refugee Problem Supt. W. Robertson Still Urgent Leaves Police Shanghai, Oct. 9.
Shi Oct. 6
Although the Chinese refugee ination in Shanghai has improved singe the number of refugees has been reduced to less than 100,000 as compared with nearly 500,000 during the hostilities "around—Shanghai, Jocal Chinese merchants and people will have. to" support these unfortunate people for at least another year, In other words, the monthly Rent Arbitrations Shanghai, Oct. 7.
The Committee of the Shan, hai General Chamber of Com= merce announces that all members of the panel of arbitrators in ental disputes have signified their willingness to give their services gratuity ously, and as the result of this public-spirited attitude on ihe part of the panel of arbitr tors no fees will have to be paid for arbitrators or umpires. In the circumstances, the Commites will charge a_ special fixed fee of $50 per arbitration, provision for the payment of Which will be embodied in the awards made by Arbitrators. contribution campaign among Chinese merchants here in aid of refugees has been postponed for another Atter nearly 30 years in the Mf pal Police, Supt. Willia tually take him and Btrs. Robert son to America, 'At a well-attended farewell reception yesterday afternoon, Mr. Robert-on, & native of Scotland, was honour ed by his police comrades in the Police Club, Foochow Road, when large silver tray, suitably inscribed, was presented to him' and. Mrs. Roberlson with many wishes for happiness in their retirement.
Major K. M. Bourne, Commissioner of Police, made the speech of presentation, pointing to Mr. Robertson's long and distinguished career in the force and to his prowess in the feld of sport—as a boxer (and trainer of fighters), footballer, tennis player and, finally, lawn-bowler. "Supt. Robertson responded, expressing his appreciation of the gift and. the friendships of which the reception was 2 manifestation,
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