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Wellington District Institute. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. Wellington, 18th June, 1906. The management committee of the Wellington District Institute (Registered), on behalf of the teachers of the Wellington District, begs to tender its sincere sympathy to Mrs. Seddon and family in their sad bereavement; and to express the great loss the teaching profession has sustained by the death of the Minister who did so much for the cause of education during his term of office. D. Yeates, President. Canterbury Referees' Association. Dear Madam, — Christchurch, 13th June, 1906. I am desired by the Canterbury Referees' Association to convey to you the following resolution : " That the management committee of the Canterbury Referees' Association desires to record its deep and sincere regret at the death of the Right Hon. R. J. Seddon, and to express its deepest sympathy with Mrs. Seddon and the members of her family in their sad and sudden bereavement, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. Seddon." Yours, &c, Mrs. R. J. Seddon, Wellington. W. G. Garrard, Hon. Secretary. Hamilton Rugby Union. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. Hamilton, 15th June, 1906. On behalf of Hamilton Rugby Union accept my deepest sympathy in your sorrow. McGarrigle, Secretary. South Canterbury Rugby Football Union. Dear Mrs. Seddon, — Timaru, 19th June, 1906. At a general meeting of the above union the chairman moved, " That the union records its appreciation of the qualities of the late Right Hon. R. J. Seddon as a man, a statesman, and a sportsman, instancing his services to football in New Zealand on the occasion of the recent tour of the ' All Blacks ' in England." The above motion was placed on the minutes of the Rugby Union, and a copy ordered to be sent to you. The union offer you their heartfelt sympathy in the loss you have sustained. I am, &c, Mrs. R. J. Seddon, Wellington. H. H. Fraser, Hon. Secretary. Waihi Rugby Union. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. Waihi, 13th June, 1906. Waihi Rugby Union express their sincere sympathy with you in your sad bereavement. Wm. Gibson, Hon. Secretary. West Coast Rugby Union. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. Greymouth, 13th June, 1906. Accept deepest sympathy in your bereavement. Keating, Secretary. Kaiapoi Branch of Mothers' Union. Dear Mrs. Seddon,— Kaiapoi, 20th July, 1906. At a meeting of the Kaiapoi Branch of the Mothers' Union it was unanimously resolved to convey a vote of condolence to yourself and family in your sad bereavement. As Secretary of this society I can do this feelingly, having gone through the same sad loss. How well I know the cold ache which numbs the heart of those who grieve the loss of a husband. May the God of all comfort touch you with His finger of healing-power, ease the pain, and send balm to your wounded heart. Please accept the warmest feelings of our union. Yours, &c, Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. E. Meadowcroft, Secretary. Hamilton Bowling Club. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. Hamilton, 15th June, 1906. Members of Hamilton Bowling Club tender you their deepest sympathy. rv. Parr.