MR SEDDON

Otago Witness, Issue 3509, 14 June 1921, Page 38

MR SEDDON

FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF IHS DEATH. , WELLINGTON, June 10. Touching the ceremony which took place at the national monument of Mr Seddon in Parliament Grounds, when a laurel wreath was placed on it on behalf of West Coasters resident in Wellington, bearing the inscription: ’’With deep affection arid grateful remembrance of his devoted services to the cause of humanity,” M r J J. M Gratli, 011 behalf of tiie association, voiced the deep feeling of reverence and affection which the memory of Air Seddon kept gieen in the hearts of all West Coasters. Those present adjourned to Airs Seddon's residence to jiersonally tender her their sympathy and affection. Inspector W. B. M’Jlveney, an old Kurnara boy, and the oldest Coaster present, expressed sympathy with Mrs Seddon. Her •son, Mr T. K. Y. Seddon, M.P., feelingly thanked them for the kind words and thoughtful romerob ranee. {Richard John S- (USon, then Prime Alinistcr of Now Zealand, died on .June 10. 1206. The Liberal leader was returning to the dominion in the steamer Oswestry Grange, after a short visit to Australia, and suddeilly expi red.J