PETERSFIELD.
RETIREMENT OF MR. OLIVER LONGLAND.—Upon the retirement of our late respected and efficient superintendent, Mr. Oliver Longland, which took place on Thursday, the 15th inst., after the long period of 27 years’ service in the Hants Constabulary—23 years’ of which time he filled the responsible position of superintendent in the force—it is therefore the more pleasing to notice that he carries with him the general satisfaction of the public, with the substantial consideration for his services. Mr. Longland is succeeded as superintendent by Mr. John Bennett, whose services also extends over a long period in the constabulary, and who has been for more than 10 years’ sergeant in the Aylesford district of the Winchester Division, and who, during this long period of service, has been respected for his efficiency.