Thanks and Confidence.

Mr Ambrose Stevens, Fairburns, Manganui, representing the country districts in the North, proposed a resolution heartily thanking the Premier for his able and interesting address, and whilst expressing heartfelt thankfulness for his recovery to health and strength, the meeting desired to express unabated confidence in himself as Premier and in the Government.

Mr W. Gallachin, Newtown, seconded the resolution.

The chairman, in putting the resolution to the meeting, described the Premier's speech as a "noble utterance," and added that there was a promise of good work yet in Mr Seddon. (Applause).

The resolution was carried with acclamation.

Cheers for the Premier and Mrs Seddon and the chairman followed.

The Premier thanked the meeting for the very kind manner in which they had listened to him, and said their cheers would encourage him on to further efforts. He hoped to do some more work, and he might tell them he would work as long as he was able. He was more than rewarded by the kindness and encouragement he rereived from the people. He asked them to pass a vote of thanks to the chairman by acclamation.

This was duly done. Cheers for Sir Joseph Ward and the other members of the Ministry followed.