Presentation.

Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3764, 20 January 1881, Page 2

Presentation.

Mr H. McCade, the well-known mine manager, having been ordered by his medical adviser to try a change of climate, his friends considered it a fitting time to testify their esteem and respect.for him. L&st evening, at Mr Gellion's office, a large number of gentlemen assembled for the purpose of making Mr McCade'apresentation. We noticed present— Major Murray, E. Comer, J". H. Smith, T. Dunlop, J. Wdrthey, D. R. Gellion, J. Smith, and others. Major Murray, in a few well-chosen words, presented Mr McCado' with a handsome pursa containing 60 sovereigns, and also letters of - recommendation from his lodge, Sir Walter Scott. Mr McGade returned thanks far the kind present to him, and for the expression ofsympathy shown by so many friends. He hoped to be back some day when he might have other opportunities to show his friends how much he appreciated their kindness. Mr McCade has been living in the province since 1862, for in that year in Coromandel he opened up the first payable lode known as Wo. 13 Driving Creek, now in the Kapanga Company's mine. When the Thames opened up, he left for this field, and was afterwards manager of Mclsa..s3's at Tapu, ti.e Belfast, Maltum-in-Parvo, and lied Queeu. Prior to coming to this district, Mr McCade gained his experiece in California (in 1850) Victoria, and Otago. A number of friends saw Mr McCade away by the Rotomahana this morning.