MR. SEDDON'S GRAVE.
THE MAUSOLEUM.
[BY TKLEGKJU'H. —rHESS association.]
'-•'■•■■ Wellington, Friday. The tent that so long sheltered the grave of Mr. Seddon, on. the crown of Observatory Hill, has been replaced by a galvanised iron structure. Of all the wealth of flowem that were massed in the Parliamentary, lobby, where the late Premier lay in state, some immortelles remain, but'these-ever-lasting blossoms are not alone. Arum lilies, narcissi, and other fresh blooms show that there have been recent visitors. Just by men are excavating, preparing a place for the new mausoleum, which is to be 22ft 6in square with external walls of brick lined with concrete, in layers 3ft to sft thick. The depth from the surface, of the. ground to the floor will be 9ft, and the tomb will be arched up to a height of 4£ft above the outeide level. Steps leading up to the mausoleum will command a view of the city. The new vault will take in the one in which Mr. Seddon's remains now repose; but it will not be necessary to disturb" the casket. The plans make provision for four recesses."
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13289, 22 September 1906, Page 4
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186MR. SEDDON'S GRAVE. New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13289, 22 September 1906, Page 4
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