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INSPECTOR RETIRES.

FAREWELL DINNER TO MR. SPEAR LAST NIGHT.

Inspector W. Spear, who is leav ing the Colony on retirement to day by the aa. Moren was the guest at a dinner last night, given by his colleagues in the Pollco Force at the King Edward: Hotel. Chief Inspector Peter Grant pre- Biddu over a large and Jovial at- tendence Including represents- tives from the Police Foree and detective departments, the P.W.D. and King's Own Scottish Border-

erk.

After dinner, Inspector Spear A,as prosented with an 18 carat gold Hunter watch, with a gold and platinum chain, and a tollet set in a case. by Chief Inspector Grant, on behalf of tho Police.

When the guests were all seated Inspector Spear was piped to his seat by Pipe Major Mackie.

After dinner, in making the pro- sentation, the chairman said they had gathered to bid goodbye to an old and trusted friend. It was not necessary for him to sing the praises of Inspector Spear as they all knew him. He was a man of few words Capplause). They were pleased to see that Inspector Spear was leaving them in the best of health and not on account of ill- health. "We also hope that when he arrives Home he will qualify for the 12 per cent. (Laughter and Applause).

Continuing,, Mr. Grant said that hd must thank the artists. They had with them several friends from the King's. Own Scottish Borderers who had rendered some very nice items and ho expressed the hope that that would not be the last occasion on which they would join the Hongkong Police In sending some of their friends away, (Applause).

In handing the gifta to Inspec- tor Spear, Mr. Grant said he hoped that Mr. Spear would live long to use them, It was only a small token but he know that their best wlahes went with him.

The presentation, was made to the strains of "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow."

"Rolling. Vagabond.” Replying, Inspector Spear said he was sorry he could not do what his predecessor had done, which was to invite any of them vieit- ing the old country to call on him. as he had "No fixed abode," (Laughter). He was going to be a "Roiling vagabond" (Laughter), and if they wanted an interpreta- tion of that they could ask Mr. Payne. (More laughter).

Mr. Spear continned that he had. tried to play the game and be one of the boys and he thought) he had succeeded. (Hear hear), He thanked them one and all for the beautiful presents. Every time he looked at them he would remember days gone by and he would not forget the old Sul Kwal (Water Police Station). (Laughter).

A great deal of amusement was caused when Inspector J. Moss planed a "Star of Honour" on the lapel of Inspector Spear's cont. This was a blg star, made of tin Amid awarded for "Valour, much laughter Inspector Spear remarked that he would have been disappointed to have gone away without the star,

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CONSERVATIVES WIN.

TAVISTOCK BYE-ELECTION

RESULT.

London, Oct. 12. The result of the Tavistock bye- election owing to the death of Major P. P. Kenyon-Slaney is as follows:

Brigadier-General W. D. Wright (Conservative) 10,745.

Lieut-Commander R. T. cher (Liberal), 10,572.

Flat-

Mr. R. Davies (Labour) 2,449. Brigadier General Wright Is the proud possessor of the Vic- torin Cross-Reuter,

Many varied selections were

Unusual interest was manifest- contributed by Pipe Major Mackie, Sergt. Potts, Sergt. Watts, Sergt.ed in the bye-election which was Ogden, King's Own Scottish Bor caused by the untimely death of derers, Sub Inspector A. J. W. Major P. P. Kenyon-Slaney, a Con- Dorling, Sergt. Dyerson, Sergt.servative, who was returned in the Hudson, Sergt. Kirby, Inspector J. 1924 election, securing 12,058 votes Moss and Sergt. Condon, of the against 10,786 for Mr. M. R. Thorn- in a ton, the Liberal candidate Police.

straight fight. A Fine Record..

. The contest was intensified by Inspector W. Spear has com.the appearance of a Labour candi- pleted 22 years' service with date for the first time, and the the llongkong Police Force. Dur. campaign has been waged with ever- ing the period he has been in the increasing vigour by all parties for

the past three weeks,

Colony his genial diaposition has The constituency is very wido- won for him many friends, both in spread embracing both the rural the Force and outside, whose best districts of Dartmoor and the In- wishes will go with him in his dustrial northern outskirts of Ply- well-earned retirement.

mouth.]

Originally a member of the Metro- politan Police, Inspector Spear, who is a native of Sheffield, York- anire, joined the Hongkong Police on March 28, 1907, as a constable. He was appointed lance Sergeant on August 1, 1913, and Sergeant on December 20, six years later. He attained the rank of Sub-Ing. poctor on April 27, 1920, and earn- cd his present rank of Inspector on December 20, 1024.

GIRL GOLF CHAMPION CREATES RECORD.

TITLE TWICE WON IN TWO SUCCESSIVE YEARS,

Miss Diana Fishwick, a fair, blue-eyed girl from Broadstairs, is Inspector Spenz was. In charge again the girl golf champion of at Taipo in 1914 when war broke Great Britain,

In the final of the championship out, and in the three following years he was in charge of the at Stoke Roges, rear Slough, recent- Shamshuipo district. From 1917 ly, she defeated Miss Marion Jolly, until 1919 he was in charge of of West Runton, by three up and Tai O, during which tenure he was two to play, thereby retaining the the Captain Ute which Bho won over the same commended by Superintendent of Police. Ina- course last year. pector Spear was prosecuting off-

Miss Fishwick has created a re-

cer in charge of the land police cord in the event, for no other girl

at Tsimshatsul before going Home has twice won the title since the in

on leave in 1920. He returned stitution of the championship in

to this position but shortly after-1919, .....

wards he became acting Divisional

The champion has won many open

Inspector at the Central Police events in senior golf when compet-

Ing against mon golfers, Station.

Recently he has again been in charge of the land police at the Water Police Station.

Cheng Lo and Tai Pak-peng were sentenced to death at the Criminal

commended by the Captain

For the emelont manner in Sessions on November 12, 1919, he. which Inspector Spear handled a was murder cs80 at Tal 0, when Superintendent of Police.

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