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No. 213.—Petition of the Bangitikei County Council. The petitioners oppose the new Hospitals and Charitable Aid Bill. I am directed to report that, as this petition refers to a Bill now before the House, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th August, 1889.

No. 56. —Petition of William Christie, of Oamaru. The petitioner makes charges of favouritism and oppression against Mr. District Judge Ward, and prays that steps may be taken to insure proper administration of justice in the District Court of Timaru and Oamaru. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has commenced civil proceedings against Judge Ward for false imprisonment, this Committee is of opinion that it should not further proceed with the consideration of the petition while the case is still sub judice. 6th August, 1889.

No. 151. —Petition of James Heberley, of Picton. The petitioner prays for consideration for his long service as a pilot in Port Nicholson and Queen Charlotte Sound since the year 1840. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, with the recommendation that a small annuity should be granted to the petitioner. 6th August, 1889.

No. 31.—Petition of James Donaldson, of Christchurch. The petitioner prays for compensation for loss of office as Gaoler. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petitioner has received all the compensation he is entitled to. Bth August, 1889.

No. 66.—Petition of Henky Ellison, of Napier. The petitioner states that he is the assignee of Mr. C. W. Eeardon in respect of a contract to survey certain Crown lands for the Wellington Special Settlement Association ; that on completion of the survey the Government Inspector improperly refused to certify Mr. Eeardon's plans, alleging that they contained errors greater than those allowed by law; that the secretary of the Association accordingly determined the contract; and that the petitioner was thus prevented from receiving from the Association the sum of £400 due to him on. completion of the contract. He prays for compensation. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petitioner has no claim to compensation. Bth August, 1889.

No. 102.--Petition of Jessie Kelly, of Port Chalmers. The petitioner is the widow of Thomas Kelly, formerly pilot at Dunedin, and claims consideration for his services under the Provincial Government of Otago. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petitioner has no claim whatever upon the colony. Bth August, 1889.

No. 116. —Petition of Henry Bull, of Newmarket. The petitioner prays for compensation for dismissal from his employment as a coach-trimmer in the railway-workshops at Newmarket. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petitioner has no claim whatever against the colony. Bth August, 1889.

No. 191. —Petition of T. G. Hungebfobd, of Catlin's Eiver, Otago. The petitioner prays for additional compensation for loss of his office as Banger. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petitioner's claim has been fully satisfied. Bth August, 1889.

No. 196. —Petition of A. W. Bubkows, of Tauranga. The petitioner prays for payment for making a plan of the sanatorium grounds at Eotorua. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petitioner has no claim against the colony. Bth August, 1889,

No. 7. —Petition of Johjt Fulton and other Members of the Otago Harbour Board. The petitioners complain that a piece of land belonging to the Board has been taken by the Government for railway purposes, and that no equivalent for it has been given to the Board. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petitioners are entitled to payment of £4,500 for the land taken. 9th August, 1889.