OEDEES OF EEFEEENCE.

Extracts from the Journals of the House of Representatives. Tuesday, 3rd August, 1869. — Ordered, " That the Thames Sea Beach Bill be referred to a Select Committee." "Wednesday, 4th August, 1869.— Ordered, " That the following be the Committee to which ' The Thames Sea Beach Bill' be referred: the Honorable Mr. Dillon Bell, Mr. O'Eorke, Mr. Swan, Mr. Creighton, Mr. Studholme, Mr. Eichmond, Mr. Clark, and the Mover. Three to be a Quorum ; to report in a week." (Hon. Mr. Fox.) Tuesday, 10th August, 1869. — Ordered, " That the Select Committee on ' The Thames Sea Beach Bill,' have leave to postpone the bringing up their Eeport until this day week." "Wednesday, 11th August, 1869.— Ordered, " That the names of Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Farnall be added to the Committee on ' The Thames Sea Beach Bill' " (Hon. Mr. Fox.) " That the name of Mr. Creighton be omitted from the Select Committee on ' The Thames Sea Beach Bill,' and the name of Mr. Main substituted in lieu thereof." (Mr. CreiffJiton.) August 17.—Time for bringing up Eeport enlarged to 20th August.

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