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MISCELLANEOUS. Mr. A. Simpson to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Marton, 28th April, 1893. Peemiee's death cast gloom over Hunterville last night, and sincere regret expressed here this morning, in which, we join. Thanks for letter. All well.

Mr. J. C. Hanna to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Auckland, 28th April, 1893. Like every one here, am inexpressibly grieved to hear of your colleague's death. The whole thing is very saddening.

Mr. Geoege Rennee to the Hon. J. McKenzie. (Telegram.) Kaikoura, 28th April, 1893. Geeatly regret Premier's death, which is enormous colonial loss. Sympathize with widow and Ministry.

Mr. John Keer to the Hon. J. McKenzie. (Telegram.) The Lake, 28th April, 1893. Deeply regret to hear Premier's death. Irreparable loss to country and party. Warmest sympathy to Mrs. Ballance.

Mr. John Feasee to the Hon. J. McKenzie. (Telegram.) Dunedin, 28th April, 1893. Univeesal regret Premier's untimely end.

Mr. Moody to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Kawakawa, 28th April, 1893. Am grieved at hearing of Mr. Ballance's death. The colony has lost a good friend, statesman, and patriot.

Mr. J. H. Eeynolds to the Hon. E. J. Seddon.

(Telegram.) Havelock, 28th April, 1893. My heartfelt regrets at death of Premier. Truly a nation's loss. Please convey same to Mrs. Ballance.

Mr. G. A. Marchant to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Stratford, 28th April, 1893. Kindly convey to Mrs. Ballance my sincerest sympathy for the loss which she personally and whole country have sustained in Premier's death.

Mr. Allswoeth to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Stratford, 28th April, 1893. Universal sympathy at national calamity occurred. Convey to Mrs. Ballance kindly sympathy.

Mr. G. Bedford, Hon. Secretary, Courtenay A. and P. Association, to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Kirwee, 29th April, 1893. At annual meeting of Courtenay A. and P. Association and Kirwee Saleyards Company it was resolved to express sympathy with Mrs. Ballance. Kindly do so.

Mr. J. Baeleyman to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Stratford, 28th April, 1893. Please convey to Mrs. Ballance my sympathy in her trouble, and regret for loss to colony.

Mr. W T . J.Napier to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Mongonui, 28th April, 1893. While professionally engaged here the sad tidings of Premier's death reached me. Accept for Government my profound sympathy. A great man has fallen.

Mr. C. Malfroy, Chairman of Meeting, Rotorua Residents, to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) Rotorua, 29th April, 1893. At a public meeting held yesterday evening it was unanimously resolved that the sincere condolence of the residents of Rotorua be conveyed to the Ministry at the loss they and the colony have sustained by the death of the Hon. the Premier ; also, that you be asked to kindly convey the sincere condolence of the residents of Rotorua to Mrs. Ballance in her bereavement.

Mr. R. M. Houston to the Hon. R. J. Seddon. (Telegram.) ■ Hikurangi, 29th April, 1893. At a public meeting last night a unanimous vote of sympathy was passed for great loss sustained by death of Premier, and condolence with Mrs. Ballance. The sympathy is universal here.