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Monday, 15th July, 1912. The Commission resumed at 9.30 a.m.. all the Commissioners being present except Mr. Poland, to whom leave had been given. The following witnesses were examined : Misses E. M. Rowley and L. Roberts; Messrs. G. L. Stewart, A. C. Gilford and R. Darroch ; also Major-General Godley and Colonel Heard. Messrs. W. T. Mills, W. S. La Trobe, and A. Heine were recalled and further examined. The Commission rose at 5.10 p.m.

Tuesday, 16th July, 1912. The Commission resumed at 9 a.m., all the Commissioners being present, except Mr. Poland (on leave). Correspondence was received from the Auckland District Educational Institute per the Auckland Education Board, the Women's Christian Temperance Union at Christchurch, the Moral and Physical Health Society of Wellington, and Mr. S. Botting. The Commission visited a number of schools in Wellington City and suburbs. The Commission rose at 5.30 p.m.

Wednesday, 17th July, 1912. The Commission resumed at 9.30 a.m., all the Commissioners being present. Statements were received from Messrs. J. Fuller, jim., H. R. Fisher, G. M. Henderson, and J. W. M. Harrison. The following witnesses gave evidence : The Rev. J. Dawson and Dr. R. 0. Whyte (representing the New Zealand Alliance), also Professor T. H. Easterfield. The Inspector-General of Schools resumed his evidence. The Commission rose at 5 p.m.

Thursday, 18th July, 1912. The Commission resumed at 9.30 a.m., all the Commissioners being present. The following witnesses gave evidence : Dr. Pickerill and Messrs. J. N. Rishworth and W. R. Hursthouse (representing the New Zealand Dental Association), and Captain A. C. C. Stevens. The Commission rose at 5 p.m.

Friday, 19th July, 1912. The Commission resumed at 9.30 a.m., all the Commissioners being present. Written statements were received from Messrs. G. Sims and R. H. Dodd, the secretary of the National Peace Society at Christchurch, and from the secretary of the Wellington Branch of the NavyLeague. The Inspector-General of Schools continued and concluded his evidence. It was resolved to apply to the Minister for an extension of time (till the 31st instant) in which to prepare the Commission's report. .The Commission rose at 5.30 p.m.

Saturday, 20th July, 1912. The Commission resumed at 10 a.m., all the Commissioners being present. Written statements were received from Messrs. J. S. Small (Auckland) and G. H. Maunder. Votes of thanks were passed to the Wellington Education Board and to the representatives of the local Press. The Commission adjourned at 12.15 p.m.

Monday, 22nd July, 1912. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m. at the Parliamentary Buildings, ail the Commissioners being present. Correspondence was received from the Southland District Educational Institute, Mr. W. A. Harding, and from Mr. G. W. Forbes, M.P., covering a communication from Mr. J. R. Wilkinson. The Commission went into committee, resumed, and adjourned at 5.10 p.m. From Tuesday, 23rd July, to Tuesday, 30th July, the Commission was engaged in Committee considering its report. Communications were received from the Minister, extending the time till 31st July and forwarding a letter from Major Robb, of Onehunga. A letter was received from Mr. G. S. Hill (on behalf of the Life-saving Society, Wellington), and another from Mr. E. Macdonald.

Wednesday, 31st July, 1912. The Commission met at 9.30 a.m., all the Commissioners, except Mr. Pirani (to whom leave had been given), being present. The report was finally adopted, and it was resolved to present it to the Minister at 5.30 p.m., which was accordingly done, and His Excellency's commissions returned.