CEREMONY OF REVERENCE

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXVIII, Issue LXXVIII, 11 June 1919, Page 5

CEREMONY OF REVERENCE

ANNIVERSARY OF MR SEDDON'S DEATH.

(BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, June 10

"To perpetuate the memory of the late Rt. Hon. R. J. Seddon, Imperialist and Patriot, as a token from the young New Zealanders, 10th June, 1919." This inscription was attached to a large laurel wreath which was placed on the Seddon statue in the Parliament grounds this morning, as a tribute of respect to the memory of the Liberal leader. It has been the custom of the young New Zealanders Avhose parents were closely associated with the late AL- Seddon" to celebrate each anniversary of his death by a "ceremony of reverence," and on this occasion—the thirteenth anniversary—the Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald, Minister of Agriculturer, officiated. The family of the late Mr Seddon was well represented, while there was a large attendance of friends. Following this ceremony, the assemblage proceeded to the Sydney Street cemetery, where a cross of white roses •and violets and other floral tributes were placed on the vault, which was opened for the occasion. The following cable message has been sent to Mrs Seddon, care of the High Commissioner, London: "Our i hearts go out to you and yours to-day. —Seddon Memorial Day Committee."