A.-No. 3

DISALLOWANCE OF PROVINCIAL BILLS.

No. 1. His Honor W. Eolleston to the Hon. W. Gisborne. Superintendent's Office, Sic, — Christchurch, Canterbury, 2nd February, 1872. I have the honor to transmit herewith copies of the following Ordinances, passed last Session of the Provincial Council, to which I have assented on behalf of His Excellency the Governor : — " The Imprest Supply Ordinance, 1872." "The Diversion of Roads Special Ordinance, No. 1, 1872." "The Diversion of Roads Special Ordinance, No. 2, 1872." "The Diversion of Roads Special Ordinance, No. 3, 1872." "The Diversion of Roads Special Ordinance, No. 4, 1872." "The Railway Tolls and Management Ordinance, 1872." " The Education Ordinance Amendment Ordinance, 1872." " The Appropriation Ordinance, 1872." Also the following Ordinances, which I have reserved for the signification of His Excellency's pleasure thereon, viz.: — " Section No. 7 Town of Kaiapoi Ordinance;" " Reserve No. 262 Ordinance, 1872." 1 have, &c, W. Rolleston, The Hon. the Colonial Secretary. Superintendent.

No. 2. The Hon. W. Gisborne to His Honor W. Eolleston. (Telegram No. 91.) Wellington, 20th February, 1872. Eeserve No. 262 Ordinance, enclosed in your Honor's letter of 2nd instant. —As reserve is for recreation ground, Government is advised that Provincial Legislature cannot authorize sale of any part of it; see section 3 of "Public Eeserves Act, 1562." Unless you can show that this objection is not well founded, I cannot advise Governor's assent. Eeply. Superintendent, Christchurch. W. Gisborne.

No. 3. His Honor W. Eollbston' to the Hon. W. Gisborite. (Telegram No. 91.) Christchurch. The portion of Eeserve 262 which is not required for recreation ground is being built upon for purpose of a gaol, as Ordinance having been assented to in 1871; see your letter 18th September, 1871. The present Ordinance proposes to extend the site. 1 presume that an Act of General Assembly will be required. Hon. W. Gisborne, Wellington. W. Rolleston.

No. 4. The Hon. W. Gisborne to His Honor W. RolliEston. (No. 50.) Colonial Secretary's Office, Sic, — Wellington, 20th February, 1872. Adverting to my telegram of the 20th instant, with respect to the " Reserve No. 262 Ordinance," I have the honor to inform you that the Government is advised that as this is a reserve for recreation ground, the Provincial Legislature cannot authorize the sale of any part of it; see section 3 of " Public Reserves Act, 1862," His Excellency the Governor has therefore been advised to withhold his assent to that Ordinance. I have, &c, His Honor the Superintendent, Canterbury. W. Gisbobjte.