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No. 239.—Petition of Alexandee Fleming, of Moeraki. Petitionee prays for relief for having attended certain Maoris medically. . I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 28th August, 1900. ,

No. 233.—Petition of E. Allan and 86 Others, of Christchurch. Petitionees pray that an additional duty of 2d; per pound be imposed on all teas imported in packets or boxes of less than 30 lb. net. • ,/..' I am directed to report that, as the subject of the petition is a matter of policy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. . 28th August, 1900. __ .

No. 207.—Petition of J. Teemain and 589 Others, of Auckland. Petitionees pray that the Bill for the abolition of trading-stamps now before the House may become law. I am directed to report that the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. , 28th August, 1900.. .

No. 268.—Petition of John Knight and Others, of New Brighton, Christchurch. Petitionees pray for relief in that John Knight was confined as a lunatic for three months, and was never insane. lam directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation-to make. 28th August, 1900. [

No. 141.—Petition of Alison Bain and 83 Others, of Bainham. Petitionees pray that a suspension-bridge be erected, connecting the communities on either side .of the Aorere Biver at Bainham. I am directed to report that the Committee recommend that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 30th August, 1900.

No. 98.—Petition of Adam Aemstbong, of Carterton. Petitionee prays for reimbursement of expenses incurred by him as Eeturning Officer in the conduct of licensing election, Wairarapa District. I am directed to report that the Committee recommend the petition to the favourable consideration of the Government. 30th August, 1900. ,

No. 324.—Petition of Campbell Johnston and Others, of Eaglan. Petitionees pray that an inquiry be held into the conduct of a certain police constable. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 30th August, 1900. .'

- No. 116.—Petition of John Holmes, of Wellington. Petitionee prays for compensation for heavy losses sustained when acting as special Fibre Commissioner. I am directed to.report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th September, 1900. . '

No. 323. —Petition of Maby Ann Donnelly, of Wellington. Petitionee prays for a compassionate allowance. I am directed to report that the Committee recommend the petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 6th September, 1900.

No. 158. —Petition of H. L. Gbeee, of Johnsonville. Petitionee prays that he be advised of the reason why the Government will not comply with the recommendation of the Public Petitions A to L Committee of 1899. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th September, 1900.

NO. 131. —Petition of J. H. Bannehe and Others, of Nelson. Petitionees pray that Nelson may be declared a place where the University examinations may be held. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that the five (5) districts proposed by the University Senate to be abolished be retained; that the Government be recommended to hold Matriculation and Civil Service Examinations, &c, Wherever there is a high school. 7th September, 1900. ' _____

No. 39. —Petition of The Gisboene High School Boaed, of Gisborne. Petitionees pray that University examinations be continued to be held at Gisborne. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that the five (5) districts proposed by the University Senate to be abolished be retained; that the Government be recommended to hold Matriculation and Civil Service Examinations, &c, wherever there is a high school, 7th September, 1900.