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We recognise that the workers of the colony can ill afford to lose the services of such a noble champion in the cause of humanity, and we trust our humble tribute of respect to his memory will be the means of gladdening your heart and a source of comfort to you in your time of grief. Believe me, &c, Mrs. R. J. Seddon, Wellington. J. Haymes, Secretary. Christchurch Painters' Industrial Union of Workers. Dear Madam, — Chistchurch, 12th June, 1906. On behalf of the Christchurch Painters' Industrial Union of Workers, I beg to tender you and your family our deepest sympathy in your recent sad bereavement, and pray that the Giver of all Good may give you the grace to sustain you in your sore trouble. Believe me, &c, Mrs. R. J. Seddon. W. Bell, Secretary. Auckland Saddlers' Union. 1 )ear Madam, — 33 Hackett Street, Auckland, 18th June, 1906. At a meeting of the executive of the Auckland Saddlers' Union held this evening the chairman, Mr. W. Hawkins, moved the following resolution, which was carried in silence : " That this meeting of the Auckland Saddlers' Union deeply regrets the loss which the colony has sustained through the death of the Right Hon. R. J. Seddon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, and offers its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. I have been directed to forward to you a copy of the resolution, which I now do ; assuring you that your loss is shared by us all. I have, &c, Mts. Seddon. J. A. Graham, Secretary. Christchurch Saddlery, Harness, and Collar Makers' Union of Workers. Madam, — Trades Hall, Christchurch, 28th June, 1906. The following resolution was unanimously carried at a meeting of the Christchurch Saddlery. Harness, and Collar Makers' Union of Workers : " That this union wish to place on record the great loss that has been sustained by the labour class and the colony generally by the untimely death of our respected Premier, the Right Hon. Richard John Seddon, and express their deep sympathy with the wife and family of our departed Prime Minister." I have, &c, Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. H. Savage, Secretary. Federated Seamen's Union of New Zealand. Dear Madam, — Exchange Chambers, 12 Grey Street, Wellington, 20th June, 1906. I am directed by the above union to respectfully forward to you the following resolution that my union passed at its last meeting—viz. : " This union places on record its high appreciation of the great services rendered to the people of New Zealand by the late Right Hon. R. J. Seddon as Prime Minister and Minister for Labour, and respectfully tenders its deep and sincere sympathy with Mrs. Seddon and family in their sad bereavement." I am, &c, Mrs. R. J. Seddon, Molesworth Street, Wellington. W. Jones, Secretary. Australasian Federated Seamen's Union. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Molesworth Street, Wellington. Wellington, 16th June, 1906. On behalf of the Australasian Federated Seamen's Union I beg to very respectfully tender to yourself and family our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in your extremely sad and untimely bereavement. W. T. Young, Secretary. Canterbury Sheepowners' Industrial Union of Employers. Dear Mrs. Seddon, — Christchurch, 165 Hereford Street, sth July, 1906. I am desired by the executive of the Canterbury Sheepowners' Union to inform you that at their meeting held yesterday a resolution was passed placing on record the great loss sustained by the colony in the death of the Premier, the Right Hon. R. J. Seddon. lam also asked to convey to you the sympathy of the committee in your recent bereavement. I remain, &c, Mrs. R. J. Seddon, Wellington. F. H. Labatt, Secretary. New Zealand Shopkeepers' Association. Dear Madam, — Technical School Buildings, Victoria Street, Wellington, 12th June, 1906. On behalf of the above association and myself, allow me to express my sincerest sympathy with you and your family in the great loss you have sustained. I trust the knowledge that the people of the colony are sharing with you your great trial, will in some measure help to alleviate the great shock you have been so suddenly called upon to bear. Yours, &c, Mrs. R. J. Seddon, Wellington. Herbert Seaton.