SYMPATHY.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2961, 1 May 1893, Page 3

SYMPATHY.

Wellington, April 29. The Governor has received the following cable message from Lord Ripon, Secretary of Sta^e for the Colonies :—"Regret learn death Ballance." Wbljjnoton, May 1. References were made from the pulpit in a number of the Churches yesterday to the death of the Premier. The Trades and Labour Council has called a special meeting to consider the question of raising subscriptions for a memorial to Mr Ballance. Palmeeston Nokth, April 30. The Rev L. M. Isitt, having just seen the telegram sent by the Press Association through the colony, on Thursday last, states that Mr Duthie's reference to Mr Ballance's illness did not convey to him any idea that the illness had taken a serious turn, and that he spoke under the belief that Mr Ballance was steadily progressing towards recovery and the resumption of his political duties. An open Mr demonstration on the prohibition question and to welcome the itev Mr Isitc was attended by about 2000 people. Danng the proceedings a motion was carried of sympathy with Mrs Ballance, in seconding which Mr Isitt indignantly repudiated any intention of insulting the Premier in his speeches at Wellington, and expressed the highest admiration of both his personal and political character. Chbistchukch, May 1. Reference was made from the pulpits of many churches yesterday touching the death of the Premier. Oamaru, May 1. The Waitaki South Maoris are holding a great tar.gi, at which the death of the j Premier is loudly lamented. DuKEitiN, May 1. In several of the city churches yesterday reference was made to Mr Ballance a death. j