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No. 138.—Petition of John Jeffries, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for refund of certain contributions under the Police Force Act, 1908. I am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 25th August, 1910.

No. 139. —Petition of David Lloyd, of Picton. Petitioner prays that he may be allowed to obtain the maximum pension provided by the Police Force Act, 1908. I am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration.

25th August, 1910. No. 221.—Petition of D. Lundon and 95 Others, of Rotorua. Petitioners pray that John Gallon may be compensated for loss of employment at Rotorua. I am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable and immediate consideration. 25th August, 1910.

No. 76.—Petition of Dr. J. R. Purdy and 49 Others, of Wellington. Petitioners pray that provision be made for the immigration of domestic servants. 1 am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 25th August, 1910.

No. 16. —Petition of George Charles Best, of Devonport, Auckland. Petitioner prays for further compensation on account of loss of position of pilot. I am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 2nd September, 1910.

No. 181.—Petition of Marion Carnahan, of Ravensbourne, Dunedin. Petitioner prays for compassionate allowance on account of the death of her husband whilst in Government employ. I am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 2nd September, 1910.

No. 189.—Petition of M. K. Clausen and 19 Others, of Te Aroha. Petitioners pray that boardinghouse-keepers be given coequal rights, with reference to defaulting lodgers, that hotelkeepers possess. lam directed-to report that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 2nd September, 1910.

No. 69.—Petition of R. J. Feltus, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for redress for alleged assault while confined in a mental hospital. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 2nd September, 1910.

No. 328. —Petition of William Allison and 27 Others, of Whangarei Heads. Petitioners pray for a grant for the improvement of the road between Urquhart's wharf and the boundary of the Parua Bay Road Doard District. I am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. Bth September, 1910. . .

No. 519 (Sess. 11, 1909).—Petition of Martin Budden, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for £75 compensation for injuries received while on co-operative works on the Stratford-Ongarue Railway. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. Bth September, 1910.