Bary, in charge of "D" Division, welcomed police and civilian guests, and pointed out their regrets. that Inspr. Smith had made the decision to-leave for "Down Under." Ho: felt sire that all present associated them selves wilt his seiimgnte, that he went only {o better himself, and he Imew that the ever-popular Jock': would be equally as well-liked by friends in the Antipodes, Reviewing Insp: Smith' career with the SMLP,, Sup', Barry observed that their colleague' had had varied official taske—he had been inst {or recruits. had been with the Soe lal District Court, with the. Pay Ofice and, having handled inter-me diary positions, had been in charge of several stations. Oflicers of the Force never failed {o find an effeient man in Inspr. Smith, wherever they placed him, Tu handing a suliably_ inscribed wrist watch to Mr, Smith. Sup' Barry observed that his many' friends Shanghai would not be forgo' and they hoped that when he sought the time, he would remember those lett behind in China, Replying, Mr, Smith made it plain that both he and Mrs: Smith would, and could, not forget their many. associations "here, "extending alla hearty welcome He also thanked the many who cou not attend for the handsome ten set, which had been sent to Mrs, Smith:
The affair closed with musical honours.
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