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F. H. Cockrill and Others, A. Cox and Others, W. B. White and Others, H. Curran and Others, E. Clarke and Others, S. Shepherd and Others, G. N. Skelton and Others, J. Wilson and Others, G. Dawson and Others, T. W. Wilson and Others, Bev. J. Gow and Others, Eev. C. W. Jennings and Others, A. Honore and Others, G. Everiss and Others, J. Dukis and Others, E. W. Irving and Others, N. Mine and Others, E. Allen and Others, D. Hall and Others, M. A. Buff and Others, J. B. Douglas and Others, T. Kirk and Others, G. Wyeth and Others, F. Bicknall and Others, T. Barr and Others, W. Prebbie and Others, A. Bull and Others, T. Efford and Others, C. Davis and Others, M. M. Green and Others, W. G. Bassett and Others, J. Barnett and Others, G. W. Holland and Others, J. Johnston and Others, T. W. Gunnett and Others, J. Beynolds and Others, J. Paterson and Others, H. Edwards and Others, W. J. Williams and Others, J. N. Blackwell and Others, B. W. Dudley and Others, J. Crawford and Others, J. B. Findlay and Others, J. W. Shadwick and Others, B. Clapham and Others, P. Ensom and Others, C. H. Hill and Others, S. Newport and Others, J. Dillow and Others, Bev. J. J. Garlick and Others, F. Graham and Others, B. C. Bobbins and Others, Bev. W. Lambert and Others, Bev. W. W. McArd and Others, F. B. Peart and Others, A. Shepherd and Others, P. Massey and Others, C. Stewart and Others, D. Swinton and Others, F. G. Fox and Others, J. Band, junior, and Others, G. M. Plzey and Others, A. McKenzie and Others, E. E. McLiskey and Others, J. B. Denwon and Others, P. Eankin and Others, J. Hunter and Others, T. Neave and Others, E. W. D. Mathews and Others, G. Eedpath and Others, G. A. Cruickshank and Others, M. Broadbent and Others, G. E. Stowell and Others, M. Budden and Others, Eev. W. Campbell and Others, A. E. Hornblow and Others, James Morgan and Others. Petitionees pray that the sale of intoxicating liquors may be controlled by the vote of the inhabitants of the several districts. I am directed to report that, as the petitions refer to legislation now before Parliament, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 27th August, 1891.

No. 456, Sess. ll. —Petition of Chaeles Seaton, of Brunnerton. Petitionee states that he erected an hotel and other buildings on a piece of land near the railwaystation in the belief that he would not be disturbed. The Bailway Commissioners now require him to move without compensation. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that the petitioner's case is an extremely hard one, which will not be adequately 7 met by compensation to the extent of £150, and therefore recommends the petition to the favourable consideration of the Government. 27th August, 1891.

No. 541, Sess. II. —Petition of John Tennent and 124 Others, of Nightcaps. Petitionees pray that the Nightcap Coal Company's line of railway may be purchased by the Government. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 27th August, 1891.

No. 465, Sess. ll.—Petition of Andeew H. Stobo, of Invercargill. Petitionee prays that the Indecent Advertisements Bill may be passed. I am directed to report that, as the petition refers to legislation now before Parliament, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 27th August, 1891.

No. 483, Sess. ll.—Petition of J. C. Macky and 66 Others, of Auckland. Petitionees pray that the Payment of Members Bill be not passed, as it is opposed to the retrenchment policy adopted. I am directed to report that, as the petition refers to a Bill now before Parliament, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 27th August, 1891.

No. 279, Sess. ll.—Petition of Jane McGuiee, of Christchurch. Petitionee states that her husband was injured while acting as a policeman, and that up to his death he received an allowance of £1 per week. She prays that the allowance be continued to her. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 27th August, 1891.

No. 475, Sess. ll.—Petition of W. B. Maetin and 144 Others, of Thames. Petitionees state that the compulsory clauses of the Vaccination Act are obnoxious. They pray for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. - 27th August, 1891.