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No. 22.—Petition of Henry B. Huddleston, of Marlborough. Petitioner states that the passing of " The Land Transfer Act, 1885," cancelled his license as a surveyor. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 4th August, 1892.

No. 85.—Petition of the Right Reverend W. G. Cowie, D.D., Bishop of Auckland. Petitioner prays for the abolition of the totalisator, &c. I am directed to report that, as it is a matter of policy, the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 4th August, 1892.

No. 189.—Petition of F. W. Cornwall, of New Plymouth. Petitioner states that he received serious permanent bodily injury at the Shelly Beach explosion. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the Government should, if possible, find some suitable employment at a fair remuneration for petitioner, and until such arrangement can be made, the petitioner should receive from the Government an allowance of £1 per week. 4th August, 1892.

No. 22.—Petition of H. B. Huddleston, of Marlborough. Petitioneb states that the passing of " The Land Transfer Act, 1885," cancelled his license as a surveyor. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 4th August, 1892.

No. 47. —James Beatty, of Gisborne. Petitioner states that he acted as warder in the Government employ for nearly twenty-five years, and was discharged, but only received compensation for fourteen years' service. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 4th August, 1892.

No. 80.—Petition of William N. Chambers, of Dunedin. Petitioner states that, after serving for twelve years in the service of the Railway Department, he was discharged on account of being over sixty years of age, without compensation. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th August, 1892.

No. 15. —Petition of Thomas Kennedy, Junior, of Auckland. Petitioneb states that he did not receive a proper notice of discharge from the Crown Lands Department, and prays for further compensation. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th August, 1892.

No. 111.—Petition of Isabella D. Hamlin, of Auckland. Petitioneb prays for a compassionate allowance on account of her late husband's service as Native interpreter. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th August, 1892. _

No. 20.—Petition of Robert Cruickshank, of Dunedin. Petitioner states that he was a ganger in the service of the Railway Department for twelve years, and was retired on account of old age without compensation. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th August, 1892.

No. 167.—Petition of J. G. Huntee, of the Bluff. Petitioner states that after nearly sixteen years' service-in the Railway Department as stationmaster, he was retired without compensation. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th August, 1892.

No. 19. —Petition of Gbobge Gbigg, of Dunedin. Petitioner states that he was a carriage painter and varnisher in the Hillside Railway Workshops, and was discharged on account of a reduction in the staff; he has not been able to obtain employment since. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petitioner be offered employment in the railway workshops when opportunity occurs. 10th August, 1892.