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Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of New Zealand. Dear Mrs. Seddon, — Wellington, 14th June, 1906. The executive council, on behalf of the members of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of New Zealand, begs respectfully to tender heartfelt sympathy with yourself and family in the dire calamity which has overtaken you in the death of Mr. Seddon. We can scarcely realise the fact that our respected and loved friend has gone; but his many kindnesses to us and the whole of the railway men of the colony, the successful glory which has surrounded his efforts on behalf of the people of this land and of our Empire, will ever remain deeply impressed in our memories. The loss to us all is irreparable ; and may He, to whose own land our beloved Premier and friend has departed, watch over you all and help you in this your hour of trial and sorrow. Yours, &c, Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. W. J. Edwards, General Secretary. Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of New Zealand (Thorndon Branch). Dear Madam, — Wellington, 12th June, 1906. I am instructed by the branch meeting held last night to forward to you and your family the following resolution : " That this branch desires to place on record its sorrow on learning of the death of the Premier, and desires to tender its deepest sympathy with the bereaved widow and family in the irreparable loss they have sustained." Yours, &c, Mrs. R. J. Seddon. A. Philip,"' Branch Secretary Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants of New Zealand (Timaru Dear Madam, — 14th June, 1906 At a meeting of the branch held on the 13th instant the following resolution was carried : " That this meeting of railway servants of the Timaru Town and district tender their sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Seddon and family in their sad loss of a loving husband and parent, and regret his early decease; his memory will ever be revered by the Timaru railway employees as one whom they both respected and admired, and whom they always looked upon as their firm friend and wise counsellor." This resolution, with the many you will have received throughout the British Empire, is a true reflex of the golden opinions entertained by the humble workers of the State, and may tend to solace the wounded and grief-stricken feelings of yourself and the members of your family. With sincerest and sympathetic regards. Yours, &c, Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. C. E. Holmes, Secretary. Alexandra South Scottish Society. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. Alexandra South, 12th June, 1906. Heartfelt sympathy from Alexandra South Scottish Society. James B. Arnott, Secretary. Auckland Scenery Conservation Society. Government Insurance Buildings, 99 Queen Street, Madam, — Auckland, 3rd July, 1906. At a meeting of the committee of this society held to-day the following resolution was passed unanimously : " The committee of the Auckland Scenery Conservation Society expresses its deep regret at the irreparable loss to the colony and to the Empire by the death of the Right Hon. Richard John Seddon, and conveys to Mrs. Seddon and family the sincere sympathy of the members of the society." I have, &c, Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. Percy Holt, Hon. Secretary. The Scottish Society of New Zealand. Honoured Madam, — Christchurch, 18th June, 1906. I have been directed to inform you that at a meeting of the members of this society on Thursday, the 14th instant, the following resolution was submitted by the Chief : " That there be recorded in the minutes of this society the deep sorrow of the members at the death of the Premier, the Right Hon. Richard John Seddon, P.G, LL.D., who has left behind him a record of unblemished manhood, of high capacity, and of mighty deeds accomplished for the land of his adoption and for the British Empire. He was an ideal colonist, a born leader of men, a great statesman, and an Imperialist in the highest sense of the word. He was a Patron of this society since its inception, and took a keen interest in our objects, our work, and our aspirations, attending at considerable inconvenience several of our annual gatherings. Further, that a copy of this resolution together with a letter of condolence be sent to Mrs. Seddon, expressing our deepest sympathy with herself and family in their irreparable loss."

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