THE COLONY'S SORROW.

Grey River Argus, 22 June 1906, Page 3

THE COLONY'S SORROW.

A DAY OF MOURNING

All over the colony yesterday^ was ob served as a day of mourning for the late Mr Seddon. According to numerous Press Association telegrams received last night from all parts of New Zealand, business was suspended and memorial were held. Never before in the colony's history have there been such widespread expressions of sorrow at the death of a statesman than those made throughout the colony yesterday.

In this town, also, business was suspended and the large attendances at the memorial services showed how deep and universal was the sorrow for Mr Seddon's death. Portions of- the Railway Station were draped in black crepe by the stationmaster: (Mr Spindeler) and evergreens and native ferns,- entwined with black and purple were largely used. Over the main entrance was a draped photograph ..of the late Mr Seddon. On the engines were placed floral wreaths and crosses whilst the vans were draped in black. The Post Office and Mr Revington's hotel were also draped in black. Flags on the buildings in the town and .on the .shipping were flown at half-mast.