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Associated Workers' Union, Queensland. Dear Madam,— Charters Towers, IBth June, 1906. I have been instructed by the members of the above union to extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends of the deceased Hon. Richard Seddon, P.G, hoping that even in the sadness of their affliction they may yet find some consolation in knowing that the work of his public and private qualities are properly appreciated. That, in token of our sorrow at the death of our friend, the members of the above deeply deplore the loss occasioned to New Zealand. Yours, <fee, Mrs. R. Seddon, Wellington, New Zealand. W. J. Wellington, Secretary. Longreach Branch of Amalgamated Workers' Union, Queensland. Dear Madam,— 22nd June, 1906. I have been instructed by the annual meeting of the Australian Workers' Union, sitting at Longreach, to express to you our ardent sympathy with you in the sad affliction that has befallen you and New Zealand. The great services which your distinguished husband rendered, not only to his own State but to the cause of democracy itself, and the progressive measures introduced by him and carried to a successful issue, have been like beacon lights to reformers the world over, encouraging them and spurring them on to renewed efforts. For that reason we feel his loss as a personal one, and we beg to tender you our sincerest condolences, and join in the universal chorus of regret with which the news of his demise has been received in every land. Yours, &c, Mrs. R. J. Seddon. W. Keuley, Secretary. Toowong Parliamentary Debating Society. Dear Madam, — Toowong, Queensland, 25th June, 1906. On behalf of the members of the above society, we, the undersigned, beg to extesd to you and your family our most sincere sympathy in your recent sad bereavement. Australasia, and, indeed, the British nation as a whole, deeply mourns the loss of one who has done so much for the betterment of conditions for his fellow-men. On behalf of the above we subscribe our names — J. Ure McNaught, Speaker. A. Mackenzie, Premier. R. J. Cottell, Jun., Leader of Opposition. J. M. Colledge, Secretary. Mrs. R. J. Seddon, Wellington, New Zealand. Toowoomba Baptist Literary and Debating Society. Dear Madam, — Sir Street, Toowoomba, Queensland, 19th June, 1906. The members of the above-mentioned society desire to convey to Mrs. Seddon and family their sincere regret and condolence in the passing away of their illustrious husband and father, the Right Hon. R. J. Seddon, P.G They feel that the noble life now so suddenly closed will ever prove an inspiration to young men in the rising Commonwealth of Australia. They trust that the bereaved widow and family will be graciously sustained in this great personal and national bereavement. I am, &c, Mrs. Seddon, Wellington, New Zealand. William G. Neil, Hon. Secretary. North Queensland District Ancient Order of Foresters. Dear Madam, — Wellington, 2nd July, 1906. I have been desired by the North Queensland District Ancient Order of Foresters to convey to you and your family their sincere condolence and sympathy in the sad bereavement sustained through the death of your beloved husband. They also feel that his death is a severe loss, not only to friendly societies but to the whole of the British Empire, as his sympathies were ever in accord with our desire to assist those least able to help themselves. I am, &c, Mrs. Seddon, Molesworth Street, Wellington. A. Witheford, D.S. Royal Society of St. George (Mount Morgan Branch). Dear Madam, — Mount Morgan, 20th June, 1906. The Mount Morgan Branch of the Royal Society of St. George desire to convey to you the deep regret and sorrow they felt on hearing of the sudden death of your esteemed and honoured husband, Mr. R. J. Seddon, also to express their sympathy to you in the loss sustained. As individuals and members they realise that not only has New Zealand lost an able and ideal leader and a great man, but so has the Australian Commonwealth and the whole of the British Empire. His memory will be hallowed by posterity; and while praying for the Divine hand to comfort and sustain you—and we join with you and your family in the hour of mourning—there is the consoleinent that your husband ably and honourably proved himself to be—that man was the noblest creation of God. I remain, &c, Mrs. R. J. Seddon. N.N.M., Secretary.