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Loyal Fountain of Friendship Lodge, No. 3920, M.U.1.0.0.F. Dear Madam, —• Auckland, 14th June, 1906. At a meeting of this lodge held on the 12th instant it was resolved, " That the members of this lodge offer their kindly sympathy to the widow and family of the late Right Hon. R. J. Seddon, and that the secretary be instructed to forward a copy of the resolution." I may state that the death has caused a great shock to our brethren, and they will ever remember his kindness and interest taken in the friendly society world. May the Great Ruler of the Universe give you all strength in your time of trouble. Yours, &c, Mrs. R. J. Seddon, Wellington. C. Westphal, Secretary. Gladstone Lodge, No. 38, 1.0.0. F. Dear Madam,— Fairlie, 24th June, 1906. At a summoned meeting of the brethren of the Gladstone Lodge, No. 38, 1.0.0. F., Fairlie, held last evening, the following resolution was passed : " That this lodge places on record its appreciation of the services of the late Right Hon. R. J. Seddon to the Empire and this colony, and also of his sympathy with and help to the friendly societies of Neyv Zealand." In instructing me to forward you a copy of the resolution, the brethren also desire me to express their heartfelt sympathy with you in your sad bereavement. They sincerely feel for you and your family. They trust that the messages of consolation which you are receiving from all corners of the Empire may be of some help to you in this time of general mourning, and hope that their little tribute will be accepted. I have, &c, Mrs. R. J. Seddon, Wellington. Chas. J. Talbot, Secretary. Loyal Greymouth Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F. Dear Madam, — 18th June, 1906. By resolution of the above lodge, am directed to convey to you our deepest sympathy and condolence in your great bereavement and our colony's loss, for he was truly a giant among the statesmen of the earth, a kind brother of our order, and a beneficient ruler in the affairs of the colony. But, dear madam, it must be a source of consolation to you and yours, that whatever he undertook his first question was always, "Is it for the public good ?" Having settled that in his mind, he would go through with it at all costs. Again, dear madam, we would express our heartfelt sympathy and condolence with you and yours in your great bereavement. Yours, &c, Mrs. Seddon. E. Hopkins, Secretary. Loyal Greytown Lodge, No. 6341, M.U.1.0.0.F. Dear Madam, — Greytown, 29th June, 1906. I am instructed by resolution of the above lodge to convey to you and your family its deepest sympathy to you in your late sad bereavement. Your late dear husband was a member of our order, and one who always took a great interest in our society. May the knowledge that we all feel we have lost a real friend help you to bear up under the great trouble that has been placed upon you. I remain, &c, Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. D. P. Loasby, P.G.M., Secretary. Loyal Hamilton Lodge, No. 7849, M.U.1.0.0.F. Dear Madam, — Hamilton, 14th June, 1906. At a meeting of the above lodge, held last night, the following resolution was passed : " That the Loyal Hamilton Lodge of Odd Fellows, Manchester Unity, deplores the loss which the colony has sustained by the death of the late Premier, the Right Hon. Richard John Seddon, P.G, and also the loss the Manchester Unity has suffered in the passing away of so loyal a brother, and expresses its sympathy with Mrs. Seddon and family in their sad and sudden bereavement, and prays that they may in their sorrow be comforted by the God of all comfort." On behalf of the brethren, I have, &c, J. M. Enersen, Permanent Secretary. Mrs. Seddon and Family, Wellington. Hokitika District, 1.0.0. F. (Telegram.) Mrs. Seddon, Wellington. Greymouth, 13th June, 1906. On behalf of the Hokitika District Independent Order of Odd Fellows I sympathize with you and family in your bereavement, and the loss we have sustained in losing a true and faithful brother. E. J. Smith, N.G.M.