PRESENTATION. TO T. W. BRUCE, Esq.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 430, 30 January 1875, Page 2

PRESENTATION. TO T. W. BRUCE, Esq.

- A number of the employees and' inhabitants of the Benger and Teviot .districts met at the residence of Mr. John Sellars, on Saturday evening, the 23rd instant, for the purpose of presenting-^ that gentleman with an address and testimonial oh his .leaving the district. " , Mr. Steel, being voted to tHe chair, said : Gentlemen, — In asking me to occupy the

chair to-night, you have placed me in a position I would rather not be in. I regret very much the district is losing the valuable services of Mr.*Bruce ; while on the qthexhan 1. I am happy to be able to say that, whether in his private or public capacity, his gentleman ly demeanour and courtesy to all with whom he has come in contact, has camented a lasting friendship with the inhabitants of this district. Whilst thoroughly looking after his employer's iuterest,-he was never known to unnecessarily annoy his neighbors — a thing often done by those in similar positions to him. Turning to Mr. Bruce, he (the Chairman) said : To me has fallen the pleasant duty of presenting yon with this address and purse of sovereigns, as a small token of the esteem in which you are held by the people with whomyou have come in 'contact sinceyou have been manager of Ormaglade Station. I know I express the feelings of all present tonight in wishing you and your amiable lady, Mrs. Bruce, and family every success in. life. Mr. Bruce, in reply, said : Friends, — I can- . not find words to convey to you my feelings of gratitude for the kiud feelings expressed "by you towards myself and family in the address now presented. The accompanying testimonial makes it doubly valuable, for it places me in a most gratifying position to find that, after a residence of three years amongst you, you should unite in such a kind and handsome manner to present me with this expression of your high opinion of mr conduct while residing amongst you. It v now three years sm^e 1 came to lire in tLi distei;r, and, as our worthy Chairu ay remarked, I have faithfully done ny duty to my employers, and I hive never unnecessarily harrased my feLo ~ men. My motto has always been to do imro others as I would wish to be done to me, an" I can assure you it is with regret I leave you. Through not being permitted to have thg comfort of my family on the station with me, my position was made very inconvenient. 1 regretted very much I could not take that interest in your local institutions 1 should like to have done, my term of remaining here being so uncertain ; but if lam spared to return among you again I hope my residence will be .permanent, when myself and family will be happy to render you any assistance that will promote the welfare and happiness of yourselves and families. The health of Mr.- Bruce was received with acclamation. The health of our Host wa3 very warmly received. " The Mining Interest " was responded to by Mr, Graham, and the "Agricultural Interest" was responded to by Mr Eady. A vote of thanks to the chair, brought to a close the most social evening I have witnessed in the district.