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No. 189.—Petition of M. K. Clausen and 19 Others, of Bonny Glen, Te Aroha. (Second Report.) Petitioners pray that boardinghouse-keepers be given coequal rights, with reference to defaulting lodgers, that hotelkeepers possess. 1 am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. Bth September, 1910.

No. 366.—Petition of Dr. T. C Savage and 36 Others, of Auckland. Petitioners pray that provision be made for the immigration of domestic servants. I am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration. Bth September, 1910.

No. 571 (1908).—Petition of C R. Caverhill, of Akitio. Petitioner prays for compensation for loss suffered through alleged offer of a Government appointment as Valuer. I am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 14th September, 1910.

Nos. 363, 364, and 365.—Petitions of D. K. Fisher and 23 Others, S. Hill and 55 Others, and G. Mclntosh and 16 Others. Petitioners pray that the Walton Park Railway be extended to Brighton, a distance of four miles. I am directed to report that these petitions be referred to the Government for consideration. 14th September, 1910.

No. 358.—Petition of James Hill, of Haku, Te Kuiti. Petitioner prays for further payment for bushfelling work done by him on road-lines in Te Kuiti District. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 14th September, 1910.

No. 27.—Petition of A. R. Hunter, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for compensation for injuries received on parade whilst being a member of the Auckland Garrison Band. I am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 14th September, 1910.

No. 398.—Petition of Madeline Baker, of Christchurch. Petitioner prays for an amendment of the Dentists Act, 1904. I am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 22nd September, 1910

No. 409.—Petition of W. J. Dawson, of Christchurch. Petitioner prays for an amendment of the Dentists Act, 1904. I am directed to report that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 22nd September, 1910.

No. 362. —Petition of B. C. Freyberg and Another, of Wellington. Petitioners pray for an amendment of the Dentists Act, 1904. I am directed to report that this Committee recommends that the Dentists Act be amended so as to permit of all bona fide apprentices and dentists at the time of the Act coining info operation being admitted. 22nd September, 1910.