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Star of Canterbury Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F. Dear Sir,— Timaru, 26th June, 1906. At the meeting Of the lodge held on the 20th instant I was instructed to ask you to convey the following resolution to the widow of our late Premier : " That this lodge desires to express its deepest sympathy with Mrs. Seddon and family for the loss of one who took such a lively interest in, and worked so hard for, the furtherance of friendly societies in New Zealand." Thanking you in anticipation, I remain, &c, J. R. Tait, Secretary. Hon. W. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Loyal Stratford Lodge, No. 7635, M.U.1.0.0.F. Dear Sir,— 17th June, 1906. On behalf of the Loyal Stratford Lodge, No. 7635, I am instructed to ask you to convey to Mrs. Seddon the heartfelt sympathy of this lodge in her hour of sorrow and affliction. We looked on the late Hon. Mr. Seddon with feelings of affection as one who looked after our interests all the time. Trusting that time, the great healer, will alleviate her sorrow. Believe me, &c, Hon. W. Hall-Jones, Wellington. C D. Sole, Deputy District Grand Master. Loyal Timaru Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F. Dear Sir,— Timaru, 15th June, 1906. On behalf of the Odd Fellows of Timaru we desire to express our deep sorrow at the irreparable loss sustained not only by this colony, but the whole Empire, through the death of our brother, the Right Hon. Richard J. Seddon. We respectfully ask you to convey to Mrs. Seddon our heartfelt sympathy in the great bereavement she has been called upon so suddenly to bear. Anything we can say does but inadequately express our feelings with regard to the splendid services rendered to New Zealand by the late Premier. He has served his country well and his work will ever five in our memory. We are, &c, W. M. Nisbet, Noble Grand. The Hon. W. Hall-Jones. Wm. Eichbaum, Secretary. Loyal Tuapeka Pioneer Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F. Dear Sir,— Lawrence, 14th July, 1906. At the last meeting of the Tuapeka Pioneer Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F., the following resolution was unanimously agreed to, and a request made that I send same through you to Mrs. Seddon and family. Kindly therefore convey the resolution to Mrs. Seddon : " That the members of this lodge place on record their deep sense of the loss that this colony and the British Empire have sustained in the sad and sudden death of the Right Hon. Richard John Seddon, and also in a special degree the friendly societies of this colony, and more so the order yvhich we represent, and of which the deceased statesman was so worthy and distinguished a brother. That a copy of this resolution further conveying the profound and heartfelt sympathy of this lodge be forwarded to Mrs. Seddon and family in their inexpressibly sad bereavement." By order of the lodge. Thomas Villing, N.G. and Acting-Secretary. Hon. W. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Lodges of Wanganui District, M.U.1.0.0.F. (Telegram.) Hon. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Wanganui, 14th June, 1906. On behalf of the members and lodges of the Wanganui District, Independent Order Oddfellows, Manchester Unity, please accept and convey to Mrs. Seddon and family our deep sympathy and condolence upon the death of our respected and beloved brother and patriot the Right Hon. R. J. Seddon. J. Salek, District Secretary. Loyal Woodend Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F. Dear Sir,— 22nd June, 1906. I am requested by my lodge to forward to you a copy of this resolution passed at our meeting held last night: " That the Loyal Woodend Lodge of the M.U.1.0.0.F., Ashley District, New Zealand Branch, desires to express its sense of the great loss sustained by the colony and the friendly societies by the sudden death of P.G. Bro. Right Hon. R. J. Seddon, late Prime Minister of New Zealand, and to express its deep sympathy with Mrs. Seddon and family. T remain, &c, Hon. W. Hall-Jones, Wellington. S. H. Griffiths, Secretary,

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