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No. 190.—Petition of G. W. Woodeoofe and Others (No. 1), Masterton. The petitioners pray that the Masterton and Greytown Lands Management Bill may not pass. Nos. 221 and 258.—Petitions of E. Hake, Masterton; and A. Bish and Others, Masterton. The petitioners pray that the Masterton and Greytown Lands Management Bill may pass. I am directed to report: That, as the subject-matter of these petitions is now under the consideration of the House, the Committee do not consider it necessary to make any recommendation. 25th July, 1883.

No. 109.—Petition of Chaeles Feanoe, M.E.C.S., Wellington. The petitioner states that he petitioned the House in 1881 for compensation for provincial service, owing to the abolition of his office; that the Committee reported, " That, under the circumstances, he was entitled to the allowance granted for loss of office under ' The Abolition of Provinces Act, 1875 ;.'" that he again petitioned the House last session, when a decision adverse to the former one was given. He now prays that his case may be considered a special one, and his just claim satisfied. lam directed to report: That the Committee, having reconsidered the case of the petitioner, do not see any reason why the decision of last session should be departed from. 26th July, 1883.

No. 32. —Petition of Andeew Thompson (No. 1), Waikouaiti. The petitioner states that Mr. James Green, member of the House for Waikouaiti, is a member of the Otago Lands Board, for which, petitioner believes, he receives payment. He prays that inquiry may be made in view of ascertaining whether Mr. James Green is qualified to be a member of the House, in accordance with the Disqualification Act or not. lam directed to report: That the Committee are of opinion that the subject-matter of this petition is one to be dealt with by the ordinary Courts of law; the Committee have therefore no recommendation to make. 26th July, 1883.

No. 246.—Petition of Bobebt_ Weiss, Dunedin. The petitioner prays to be allowed to exercise immigrant's land scrip, lapsed through the effluxion of time. lam directed to report: That, having dealt with this case in the year 1882, the Committee have no recommendation to make. 26th July, 1883.

Nos. 124 and 125.—Petitions of J. Joint and Others, Dunedin. The petitioners pray that " The Licensing Act, 1881," may be amended. No. 126.—Petition of Alfeed Kjdd and Others, Auckland. The petitioners pray to be relieved from certain grievances contained in "The Licensing Act, 1881." lam directed to report: That, the subject-matter of these petitions being before the House, the Committee have no recommendation to make. 26th July, 1883.

No. 255.—Petition of Alexander Ceawfobd, Dunedin. The petitioner states that he believes he is entitled to a grant of land in the Auckland District, as an old soldier. He prays for relief. lam directed to report: That the Committee have no recommendation to make to the House in the case of the petitioner. 26th July, 1883.

No. 257.—Petition of E. Wilson and Others, Dunedin. The petitioners complain of unfair treatment in the matter of the renewal of the license of the railway refreshment-rooms. lam directed to report: That the Committee have no recommendation to make to the House in the case of the petitioners. 26th July, 1883.

No. 236.—Petition of E. Beauohamp S. Meecee, Wellington. The petitioner prays for consideration on account of the loss of his father, Captain Mercer, E.A., who fell in action during the "Waikato war. lam directed- to report: That the Committee recommend the claims of the petitioner to the consideration of the Government with the view of offering him employment for which he is suitable, as the circumstances of his father's death entitle him to consideration. 26th July, 1883.