'A letter of appreciation has been handed to atr. W, E. Fairbairn, former Assistant Commissioner of the Shanghai Municipal Police, for his efforts in the promotion of the Japanese art of self-defence, the juijitsu the "Shanghai Mainichi" reported yesterday.
The letter has been given him by Mr. Yoshiaki Atlura, Japanese Consul General and Director of the Japanese Embassy Police Bureau.
'Mr, Fairbairn also was presented with' his portrait, painted by Mr. [Chikayuki Akagi, deputy commission-for of the S.MP,, the "Mainichi said.
A farewell meeting of members of the Japanese forces of the SMP. will [be held in Mr, Fairbairn's honour before he departs, the paper said. and the Riesha Inspection, Depot on 161 occasions, "The high standard of ficiency of the Unit has been fully maintained, 'Mounted' Police—There were 0 horses and 41 ponies on charge at the end of the year. " Six presentations were made by residents during the Specials.—The strength at the el the year was 475." 19 men were enlisted and 51 men resigned during the year. 'Two pistol shoots for all ranks Were held during the year with ood results. 'The Specials were on duly for all Anniversary and Emer-les throughout the year. A inward of efficiency' has been maintained. Long Service Medals were awarded t0 13 men, and one Ba Sing Song Houses.—A' total of 4,617 Sing Song House Licences were issued during the year.
"Girl Guide" Problem Girl Guide Bureaux—As from January 1, 1099, an amendment was made io Hotel' and Lodging House Licences prohibiting Girl Guide Bureaux to operate from such pre~ mises, Although this amendment brought about a great improvement the number of such establishments, many continue to operate in disregard of the police warning. Fifty-one raids were made during the year resulting the arrest of 90 keepers, 118 sistant and 265 entertainers, all of whom were charged in Court.
Brothels and Street Solicitations. One hundred and seventy six, raids were made on. brothels resulting in the arrest of 70 keepers, 65 chief tenants and 1,680 persons. for aiding and abetting, all" of "whom were charged in Court; 4.844 arrests were made for "street soliciting. Forty-five cases of criminal offences relating 10 prostitution and cruelty were inves gated, resulting in 247 arrests and the rescue of 71 victims.
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