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Mr. W. M. Shore, Mayor, Kaitangata, to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) 28th April, 1893. Universal regret expressed here at news of the death of the Hon. J. Ballance. Kindly convey our sympathy to Mrs. Ballance in her bereavement, and accept our recognition of the great loss to the cause of Liberalism in New Zealand.

Mr. D. Dunn, Mayor, Oamaru, to the Hon. J. McKenzie. (Telegram.) ■ 28th April, 1893. Ministers accept sincere sympathy. Convey same to Mrs. Ballance.

Mr. G. Thompson, Mayor, Balclutha, to the Hon. E. J. Seddon.

(Telegram.) 28th April, 1893. P_ease tender to Mrs. Ballance in her present bereavement the sincere sympathy of Council and inhabitants of Balclutha.

Mr. J. C. Macfareane, Town Clerk, Eoss, to the Hon. E. J. Seddon

(Telegram.) 29th April, 1893. Eoss Borough Council, on behalf of people, wish to express their regret at Mr. Ballance's death, and would extend their sympathy to the Ministry for the loss which not only they but the whole country has suffered.

Mr. Graham, Mayor, Waimate, to the Hon. the Colonial Secretary. (Telegram.) 2nd May, 1893. Waimate Borough Council expresses deep regret for the Premier's death, and asks you to convey kindest sympathy to Mrs. Ballance on occasion, of her bereavement.

Mr. J. Parr, Mayor, Hamilton, to Mrs. Ballance.

(Telegram.) Ist May, 1893. The Hamilton Borough Council desire to express their profound sympathy with you in the irreparable loss of your husband.

Mr. T. A. Dunlop, County Chairman, Thames, to Mrs. Ballance. (Telegram.) 29th April, 1893. The Council of the Thames County offers you its assurance of profound sympathy for the irreparable loss you and the colony have sustained by the death of your most loved and lamented husband.

Mr. E. Edwards, Mayor, Palmerston North, to Mrs. Ballance.

(Telegram.) 29th April, 1893. Permit me to express my deep sympathy with you in your bereavement, and trust you will have strength to bear up under it. Australasia will mourn with you in the loss of a great statesman and gentleman.

Mr. W. Dunn, Mayor, Brunnerton, to Mrs. Ballance. (Telegram.) 29th April, 1893. The Council and burgesses of the Borough of Brunner beg to offer you their deep sympathy and regret in your recent bereavement.

Mr. J. Vile, Mayor, Pahiatua, to the Hon. the Colonial Seceetaey. (Telegram.) 29th April, 1893. On behalf of the inhabitants of the Borough of Pahiatua, please convey to Mrs. Ballance our heartfelt sympathy with her in her very great bereavement.

Mr. J. Colling, Town Clerk, Hastings, to Mrs. Ballance. (Telegram.) 29th April, 1893. The Mayor, Councillors, and burgesses of Hastings desire to convey to you their deepest sympathy at the loss yourself and the colony have sustained by the death of the Hon. the Premier.

Mr. J. Cunningham, Mayor, Palmerston, to the Hon. J. McKenzie. (Telegram.) 29th April, 1893. Please convey to Mrs. Ballance and your colleagues our sympathy with you in your recent affliction.

Mr. W. Coween, Mayor, Patea, to Mrs. Ballance. (Telegram.) 29th April, 1893. The people of Patea recognise the irreparable loss the colony has sustained in the death of the Hon. Mr. Ballance, and desire me to convey to you their profound sympathy in your bereavement.

Mr. J. C. Macfareane, Town Clerk, Eoss, to Mrs. Ballance. (Telegram.) 29th April, 1893. Borough Council, on behalf of people of Eoss and district, wish to express their sincere regret at the death of Mr. Ballance, and would respectfully offer you their sympathy in your great bereavement.