PRESENTATION TO MESSRS BUTLER BROS.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 13 September 1901, Page 4

PRESENTATION TO MESSRS BUTLER BROS.

- Messrs William and Joseph Butler, the well-known sawmillers, have decided to remove to Auckland, where they have secured a fino belt of timber country, were yesterday presented by ihe West Coast Timber Trading Company with two very handsome gold medals.

On one side is inscribed the name of the recipient, with the words "On the ove of departure for North Island, 1901;" oa the other cleverly executed is a circular saw, with the initials W. C. T. T. C, Greymouth. The work was. performed by Mr Shilton in his usual capable style, and we are asked to thank Mr Shilton on behalf of the company for the excellent work done. The following is a copy of the letter to be sent accompanying the medals':

Greymouth, September 12,1901. Dear S;r, —The shareholders of the West Coast Timber Trading Company, with which you were so long associated, wish to convey to you their appreciation of the earnest and energetic attention you gave to the company's business. Being, as you were, one of its founders, the aompanj always received your first attention.

Your departure from amongst us is viewed by all with regret, and the members unanimously express the wish that in your now sphere of operation your energy and enterprise will be rewarded with the prosperity you deserve.

Herewith the company hands you a small memento, which they trust will serve to remind you of the many good friends you have left on the West Coast. Again wishing you long life and prosperity, we are, Yours faithfully, Joseph Jay 7 itt.„„i„„„ . William Morris j lectors. Edmund A. Wickes, Sec.