SELECT COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 1903 AND 1904 (PARTICULARS RELATING TO).

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SELECT COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 1903 AND 1904 (PARTICULARS RELATING TO).

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated the 4th July, 1906. Ordered, " That there be laid before this House a return showing, for the last two years,—(l) The number of Committees set up by this House, and the names of the members of each Committee; (2) the number of meetings held by each Committee or its sub-committees, giving the date and time of each meeting; (3) the number of times each member has attended the meetings of each Committee or sub-committee to which he was appointed."—(Mr. Witty.)

Number and Names of Committees set up, and Number of Meetings of each Committee, Sessions 1903 and 1904.

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1903—By the House, 25 ; by the Committees, 7 1904—By the House, 24; by the Committees, 11 35 1903. Number of Meetings. 1904. Number of Meetings. Name of Committee. Main. Sub. Main. Sub. Agricultural, Pastoral, and Stock Dentists Bill (1904) ... Education ... „ sub-committees (4)... Extension of Commerce „ „ sub-committees (3) Fire Brigades (1904) ... Fire Prevention Bill ... Goldfields and Mines.. House Joint, on Bills Joint, Standing Orders on Private Bills... Labour Bills Lands Library 13 15 16 3 15 18 15 30 6 2 21 11 4 1 13 22 5 6 16 5 4 1 11 16 7 17 "i „ Selection Local Bills ... Mutual Fire (1903) ... Native Affairs "a 23 3 48 49 9 5 „ sub-committees... Petitions Classification Privilege (1903) Public Accounts Public Petitions A to L MtoZ Railways Reporting Debates and Printing Selection— Grand Lodge of Freemasons of New Zealand Trustees Bill Presbyterian College Site Bill Waipori Falls Electric Power Bill Hamilton Parsonage Site Bill Stephen Cole Moule Trustees Empowering Bill Church Beserves, Canterbury, Bill ... Roman Catholic Bishop of Christchurch Empowering Bill Standing Orders Statutes Revision Stud Bill (1904) Old-age Pensions Registration (1903) ... 7 13 6 3 29 34 17 9 2 4 21 22 12 6 6 "a 2 3 13 1 19 2 3 2 2 9 9

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STATEMENT in Alphabetical Order of Committees set up, Sessions 1903 and 1904, with Number, Dates, and Time of Meeting of each Committee and Sub-committee; also Name, and Number of Times and Dates of Attendance of each Member. Agricultural, Pastoral, and Stock Committee. 1903.—13 meetings—July 15, 22, 31; August 7 ; September 3, 8, 10, 21, 24, 30 ; October 13, 20; November 20. 1904.—16 meetings—July 19, 29; August 5, 9, 12, 19, 24, 26, 30; September 21, 30; October 4, 14, 18; November 3, 4. 1903. Bollard.—August 7 ; September 3, 8, 10, 21 ; October 13, 20; November 20 : Total, 8. Buddo.—July 22 ; August 7 : Total, 2. Duncan, Hon. T. V.—July 15, 22, 31; August 7; September 3, 8, 10, 21, 24,30; October 13, 20 ; November 20 : Total, 13. Hogg.—July 15 ; August 7 ; September 10, 24 : Total, 4. Kidd.—July 15, 22; September 3, 8, 10, 24, 30; October, 13, 20; November 20: Total, 10. Lawry.—July 15, 22; August 7; September 3, 8, 10, 21, 24, 30; October 13, 20; November 20: Total, 12. Lethbridge.—July 15, 22, 31; August 7 ; September 3, 8 : Total, 6. Massey.—July 31; August 7 ; September 3, 8, 21, 30 : Total, 6. Mackenzie, T.—July 15, 22 : Total, 2. McLachlan.—September 3, 8, 10, 30; October 13, 20 ; November 20 : Total, 7. Rhodes.—July 15, 22 ; August 7 ; September 3, 8. 10, 21, 24, 30; October 13, 20: Total, 11. Rutherford.—July 22 ; August 7 ; September 10 : Total, 3. Steward, Hon. Sir W. J.—July 31; September 8 ; November 20 : Total, 3. Symes.—July 15 ; September 3 ; October 20 : Total, 3. 1904. Bollard.—August 5, 9, 12, 24, 30; September 21; October 4, 18 : Total, 8. Buddo.—July 29; August 9, 12, 24; September 21 ; November 4 : Total, 6. Duncan, Hon. T. V.—July 19; August 5, 19, 24, 26, 30; September 21, 30; October 4, 14; November 4 : Total, 11. Hogg.—July 19, 29 ; August 5, 12, 19, 24, 30; September 21, 30; October 4, 18; November 4 : Total, 12. Kidd.—July 29 ; August 9, 24 ; September 21 ; October, 4, 14 : Total, 6. Lawry.—July 19, 29 ; August 5, 9, 12, 19, 24, 30 ; September 21, 30; October 4, 14, 18 ; November 3, 4 : Total, 15. Lethbridge.—August 12, 24, 26, 30 ; October 14; November 3, 4 : Total, 7. Massey.—August 5, 9, 26, 30; October 4 : Total, 5. Mackenzie, T.—August 5, 9 : Total, 2. McLachlan.—July 19, 29; August 5, 9, 12; September 30; October 18 ; November 3, 4: Total, 9. Rhodes.—July 19, 29; August 5, 12, 24, 30; September 21, 30; October 18; November 3: Total, 10. Rutherford.—July 19, 29; August 5, 9, 19, 24, 30; October 18: Total, 8. Steward, Hon. Sir W. J.—July 19; August 9, 24, 26, 30; September 21, 30; October 4, 14: Total, 9. Symes.—July 29; August 5, 26; September 30; October 18; November 4 : Total, 6.

Dentists Bill Committee. 1904.—3 meetings—August 2 (10.30 a.m.), 4 (10.30 a.m.), 26 (10 a.m.). Baume.—August 2, 26 : Total, 2. Buddo—August 4: Total, 1. Ell.—August 2, 4, 26 : Total, 3. Hanan.—August 4 : Total, 1. Herries.—August 2, 4, 26 : Total, 3. Jennings.—August 4 : Total, 1. McNab.—August 2, 4, 26 : Total, 3. Ward, Hon. Sir J. G.—August 2, 4, 26 : Total, 3. Sidey—August 2, 4, 26 : Total, 3.

Education Committee. 1903.—15 meetings—August 27; September 3, 10, 25; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 2, 5, 12, i 7, 18, 20. The Committee met throughout the session at 11 a.m. 1904.—15 meetings—July 21; August 12, 17, 20; September 14, 21, 28, 29; October 5, 12, 19» 24, 25, 31; November 2. 1903. Allen, J —September 3, 10; October, 15, 22 ; November 2, 5, 12, 17, 18, 20: Total, 10. Baume.—August 27 ; September 3,10, 25 ; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ; November 2, 5, 12, 17, 18, 20 Total, 15. Buchanan.—September 3, 10; October 1, 22, 29 : Total, 5. Buddo.—September 3, 10, 25; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 1, 12, 18, 20: Total, 12. Ell.—August 27 ; September 3, 10, 25; October 1, 8, 15, 29 ; November 5, 18 : Total, 10. Fisher.—Nil,

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Fowlds.—August 27 ; September 3, 10, 25 ; October 1, 8, 15, 29; November 5, 12, 18 : Total, 11. Fraser, A. L. D.—August 27 ; September 3: Total, 2. Graham.—August 27 ; September 3, 10, 25 ; October 1, 8, 22 ; November 5 : Total, 8. Hall.—September 3 : Total, 1. Hanan.—September 3, 10 ; October 1, 15 : Total, 4. Hardy.—September 3, 10, 25; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 18, 20 : Total, 12. Hogg.—September 3, 10; October 15 ; November 20 : Total, 4. Lethbridge.—September 3 ; October 29 ; November 5, 12, 18 : Total, 5. Lewis.—August 27 ; September 3, 10, 25; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: November 5, 12, 17, 18 Total, 13. Major.—August 27 ; September 10, 25 ; October 1 : Total, 4. Massey.—Nil. Mackenzie, T.—August 27 ; September 3, 10, 25 ; October 1, 22, 29; November 2, 17 : Total, 9. McNab.—August 27 ; September 3, 10, 25 ; October 1, 15 : Total, 6. Russell, Sir W. R.—September 3, 10, 25; October 1, 15, 22, 29; November 2, 12, 17, 20 Total, 11. Sidey.—August 27 ; September 3, 10, 25; October 1, 15, 22 : November 2, 12, 17, 18 : Total, 11. Steward, Hon. Sir W. J.—August 27 ; September 3, 10, 25 ; October 8; November 2, 18 : Total, 7 Thomson, J. O—August 27; September 3, 10, 25; November 12, 17 : Total, 6. Wood.—September 3, 10 : Total, 2. Seddon, Right Hon. R. J.—August 27 ; September 3, 10 ; November 17, 18 : Total, 5. 1904. Allen, J.—July 21 ; August 12, 17, 20; September 14, 21, 28, 29; October 5, 12, 19, 24, 25 November 2 : Total, 14. Baume.—July 21; August 12, 17, 20; September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 24, 25, 31 November 2 : Total, 14. Buchanan.-August 17, 20 ; September 28, 29 ; October 5, 12, 25 : Total, 7. Buddo.—August 12; September 14, 21, 28, 29; October 5, 12, 24, 25, 31 : Total, 10. Ell.—September 14, 21; October 19, 24, 25 : Total, 5. Fisher.—Nil. Fowlds.—August 12, 17 ; September 21, 28, 29; October 5, 19, 24, 25, 31: Total, 10. Fraser, A. L. D.—Nil. Graham.—August 12, 17 : Total, 2. Hall.—September 14, 21, 28, 29 ; October 5, 19, 25 : Total, 7. Hanan.—Nil. Hardy.—July 21; August 20 ; September 21, 28, 29 ; October 5, 19, 24, 25, 31 ; November 2 Total, 11. Hogg.—August 12, 17 ; October 5, 12, 24, 25; November 2 : Total, 7. Lethbridge.—August 12, 17, 20 ; September 14, 21, 28, 29 ; October 5, 19, 31 : Total, 10. Lewis.—August 12, 17, 20; September 14, 21, 28 ; October 5, 12, 19 ; November 2 : Total, 10. Major.—July 21; August 12, 17 ; October 19, 25 : Total, 5. Massey.—Nil. Mackenzie, T.—September 21; October 5, 19, 24, 25, 31; November 2 : Total, 7. McNab.- August 12, 17 ; September 14, 21, 28, 29 ; October 5,19, 25, 31; November 2 : Total, 11, Russell, Sir W. R.—August 20; September 14, 21, 28, 29; October 12, 19, 24 : Total, 8. Sidey.—July 21; August 12, 17, 20; September 14, 21, 29; October 5, 12, 19, 24, 25, 31: November 2 : Total, 14. Steward, Hon. Sir W. J.—July 21; August 12, 17, 20; September 14; October 12,24, 25, 31 Total, 9. Thomson, J. O—July 21; August 17, 20 ; September 14, 21, 29; October 5, 24, 25, 31; November 2: Total, 11. Wood.—July 21; October 25 : Total, 2. Seddon, Right Hon. R. J.—July 21; August 20; October 24 : Total, 3. Education Committee's Sub-committees, 1904. Training Colleges.—Messrs. Baume, McNab, Fowlds, Hardy, and J. Allen (convener). Secondary Schools.—Messrs. Baume, J. Allen, McNab, Sidey, and Lewis (convener). Teachers' Salaries and Superannuation.—Mr. Baume, Hon. Sir W. J. Steward, Messrs. J. O, Thomson, Buchanan, and T. Mackenzie. Transfer of Teachers.—Messrs. Hardy, Lewis, Lethbridge, and Buddo (convener). Training-colleges. —s meetings—September 9, 30 ; October 11, 17, 21. Allen, J.—September 9, 30 ; October 11, 17, 21: Total, 5. Baume.—September 9 ; October 11, 17, 21 : Total, 4. Fowlds.—September 30; October 11, 17, 21 : Total, 4. Hardy.—September 9, 30; October 11, 17 : Total, 4. McNab.—September 30; October 11 : Total, 2. Secondary Schools. —3 meetings—August 30 ; September 20; October 18. Baume.—August 30 ; September 20; October 18 : Total, 3. Lewis.—September 20 : October 18 : Total, 2. Allen, J.—August 30; September 20; October 18 : Total, 3. McNab.—August 30; September 20 : Total, 2. Sidey.—August 30; September 20; October 18 : Total, 3. Teachers' Salaries and Superannuation. —4 meetings—September 20; October 4, 11, 21. Baume.—September 20 ; October 4, 11 : Total, 3.

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Thomson, J. O—September 20; October 4, 21 : Total, 3. Buchanan. —October 21: Total, 1. Steward, Hon. Sir W. J.—September 20; October 4, 11, 21 : Total, 4. Buddo.—September 20 ; October 11, 21 : Total, 3. Mackenzie, T.—October 4, 11, 21 : Total, 3. Transfer of Teachers. —3 meetings—October 19, 31; November 1. Hardy.—October 19, 31; November 1: Total, 3. Lewis.—October 19, 31; November 1: Total, 3. Lethbridge.—October 31; November 1 : Total, 2. Baume. —October 19 ; November 1 : Total, 2.

Extension of Commerce Committee. 1903—30 meetings of main Committee, 6 meetings of sub-committees —July 16, 21, 23, 31; August 4, 7, 11, 25 ; September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 30; October 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 21, 23; November 5, 6, 10, 12, 20. Up till September 22 the Committee met at 11 a.m.; from September 29 till October 16, at 10 a.m. ; from October 21 till the end of the session, at 11 a.m. 1904. —13 meetings (no sub-committees) —August 2, 24, 26 ; September 14, 21, 22, 29 ; October 6, 13, 19, 20, 27 ; November 3. The Committee met at 11 a.m. all through the session, except on October 20, when it met at 10 a.m. 1903. Aitken.—July 21, 23, 31 ; August 4, 7, 11, 25 ; September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; October 1, 6, 9, 15, 21 ; November 10, 20 : Total, 19 (and 2 sub-committees). Barber.—July 16, 21, 23 ; August 7 ; September 15; October 1, 6, 8, 9, 13, 16, 21, 23: Total, 13. Bollard.—July 16, 21, 23, 31; August 11, 25; September 1, 8, 15 ; October 6, 15, 21; November 5, 6, 20 : Total, 15. Buchanan.—Julv 21, 23, 31; August 4, 7, 11 ; September 1, 8, 22, 29, 30; October 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21; November 10, 20 : Total 22 (and 1 sub-committee). Duthie.—July 16, 21, 23, 31; August 4, 7, 11, 25 ; September 8, 15, 22, 29, 30 ; October 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 21; November 5, 6, 10, 20: Total, 23 (and 3 sub-committees). Field.—July 21, 23, 31 ; August 4, 7, 11; September 1 ; October 6, 9: Total, 9. Hanan.—July 16, 21 : Total, 2. Hardy.—July 16, 21, 23, 31 ; August 4, 7, 11; September 1, 15, 22, 29, 30; October 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 21, 23; November 10, 12, 20 : Total, 26 (and 5 sub-committees). Harding.—July 16, 21, 23; August 7, 11, 25; September 8, 15, 22, 29, 30; October 6, 8, 9, 13, 15 ; November 6 : Total, 17. Hogg—July 16, 21, 23; August 7, 11; September 1, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 8, 15, 16, 21; November 5 : Total, 15. Houston. —July 16 : Total, 1. Laurenson.—July 16, 23, 31 ; August 4, 7; September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 30; October 15, 16, 21, 23; November 5, 6, 10, 12 : Total, 19 (and 5 sub-committees). Mackenzie, T.—July 16, 21, 23, 31 ; August 4, 7, 11; September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 30; October 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 21, 23 ; November 5, 6, 10, 12, 20 : Total, 29 (and 6 sub-committees). McNab.—July 16, 21, 23, 31; August 4, 7 ; September 15, 29, 30; October 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21 ; November 5, 6, 12 : Total, 21 (and 6 sub-committees). Millar.—July 16, 23 ; August 4 : Total, 3. Russell, Sir W. R.—July 21, 31; August 4, 11; September 8, 22, 29, 30; October 1, 15, 16, 23; November 6 : Total, 13. Butherford.—July 21, 23; August 7, 11, 25; September 1, 29; October 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16: Total, 15 (and 1 sub-committee). Witheford.—July 16, 21, 31; August 7, 11; September 8, 22, 29 ; October 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 23 ; November 5, 6, 20 : Total, 17. Ward, Hon. Sir J. G.—July 16, 21, 23, 31; August 4, 7; September 15, 29, 30; October 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21; November 5, 6, 12 : Total, 21 (and 3 sub-committees). 1904. Aitken.—September 14, 29 ; October 13, 20, 27 ; November 3: Total, 6. Barber.—October 6, 13, 19, 27 : Total, 4. Bollard.—August 24, 26; September 14, 21; October 19, 27 : Total, 6. Buchanan.—August 24, 26; September 14, 21, 22, 29; October 13, 19, 20; November 3 • Total, 10. Duthie.—August 24, 26 ; September 14, 22, 29 ; October 6, 13, 19, 20, 27 ; November 3 : Total 11 Field.—September 22 ; October 19, 27 ; November 3 : Total, 4. Hanan.—August 26 ; September 14, 21, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 19, 20, 27 : Total, 10. Hardy.—August 24, 26 ; September 14, 21, 22; October 13, 19, 27 : Total, 8. Harding.—August 24, 26 ; September 22, 29 : Total, 4. Hogg.—August 22, 24, 26: September 14, 21, 22, 29; October 6 : Total, 8. Houston.—September 14 : Total, 1. Laurenson.—August 24, 26; September 14, 21, 22, 29; October 13, 19, 20, 27; November 3Total, 11. Mackenzie, T.—August 24, 26 ; September 14, 21, 22, 29 ; October 6, 13,19, 20, 27 ; November 3 ■ Total, 12. McNab.—August 24; September 14, 21, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20 : Total, 8. Millar.—September 14, 29 ; October 20 : Total, 3.

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Fire Brigades Committee. 1904.—6 meetings—July 12, 21, 28; August 12, 25 ; September 13. The Committee met at 10 a.m. throughout the session. Aitken.—July 12, 21; August 12 ; September 13 : Total, 4. Arnold.—July 12, 21, 28 ; August 12; September 13 : Total, 5. Ell.—July 28 : Total, 1. Hanan.—July 12, 21: Total, 2. Herries.—July 21, 28; August 12 : Total, 3. Kidd.—July 12, 21, 28; August 12, 25; September 13: Total, 6. Massey.—July 21: Total, 1. Sidey.—July 12, 21; August 12, 25 ; September 13 : Total, 5. Seddon, Right Hon. R. J.—Nil. Carroll, Hon. J.—July 12, 21, 28; August 12; September 13 : Total, 5. Allen, E. G.—July 21, 28; August 12 ; September 13 : Total, 4. Lawry.—September 13 : Total, 1.

Fire Prevention Bill Committee 1903.—2 meetings—October 29 (12.30 p.m.); November 17 (11.30 a.m.). Aitken.—October 29 ; November 17 : Total, 2. Allen, E. G.—October 29 ; November 17 : Total, 2. Arnold.—October 29 : Total, 1. Barber.—October 29 ; November 17 : Total, 2. Ell.—October 29 ; November 17 : Total, 2. Hanan.—Nil. Herries.—Nil. Kidd.—October 29 ; November 17 : Total, 2. Massey.—Nil. Sidey.—October 29 ; November 17 : Total, 2. Seddon, Right Hon. R. J.—October 29 ; November 17 : Total, 2. Witheford.--October 29 : Total, 1.

GOLDFIELDS AND MINES COMMITTEE. 1903.—21 meetings—July 9, 16, 23, 24, 30; August 5, 6, 7, 13, 20, 27 ; September 3, 10, 11, 24 ; October 1, 8, 29, 30; November 3, 5. Throughout the session the Committee met at 10.30 a.m. 1904.—16 meetings—July 12, 28; August 4, 17, 18, 25 ; September 8, 13, 15, 22, 29; October 4, 6, 13, 20, 21. Throughout the Session the Committee met at 10.30 a.m. 1903. Allen, J.—July 23, 24, 30; August 6, 7, 13, 20, 27; September 3, 10, 11; October 30; November 3 : Total, 13. Bennet.—July 9, 23, 24, 30; August 5, 6, 7 ; September 3, 10, 24; October 1, 8, 29 ; November 3, 5: Total, 15. Colvin.— July 9, 16, 24, 30; August 5, 6, 7, 13, 20, 27; September 3, 10, 11, 24; October 1, 8, 29, 30 ; November 3 : Total, 19. Fraser, W.—July 23, 24, 30; August 6, 7, 13, 20, 27; September 3, 11; October 1, 29 : Total, 12. Herdman.—August 13; September 3, 10, 24 : Total, 4. Herries.—July 9, 23, 24, 30; August 5, 6, 7, 13, 20, 27; September 3, 10, 11, 24; October 8, 29, 30 ; November 3, 5 : Total, 19. Kidd.—July 23, 24, 30; August 13, 20, 27; September 3, 11, 24; October 1, 8, 29, 30; November 3: Total, 14. McKenzie, R.—July 9, 30 ; August 5, 6, 7, 13, 20, 27 ; September 3, 11; October 1, 30; November 5: Total, 13. Millar.—July 9, 24 ; August 6, 20, 27 ; October 29, 30 : Total, 7.

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Mills, Hon. C. H.—July 9, 16, 23; August 6, 7, 13, 20 ; September 11, 24; October 1 : Total, 10. McGowan, Hon. J.—July 9, 23, 24, 30; August 5, 6, 7, 13, 20, 27 ; September 3, 10, 11, 24 ; October 1, 29, 30 ; November 3, 5 : Total, 19. Seddon, Right Hon. R. J.—August 5, 7, 20, 27 ; September 3: Total, 5. Moss.—July 9, 23, 24, 30; August 5, 6, 7, 13, 20; September 3, 10, 11, 24; October 29, 30; November 3, 5 : Total, 17. Reid.—July 9, 23, 24, 30; August 6, 7, 13, 20; September 3, 10, 11, 24 ; October 1, 8, 29 30 ; November 3, 5 : Total, 18. Smith.—July 9, 23, 24, 30; August 5, 6, 7, 13, 20, 27 ; September 3, 11, 24; October 1, 8, 29, 30: Total, 17. Witheford.—July 30; August 5, 6, 20, 27; September 24; October 1, 29, 30; November 3, 5: Total, 11. 1904. Allen, J.—July 28; August 4, 17, 18, 25; September 8, 13, 15, 22, 29; October 4, 6, 13, 21: Total, 14. Bennet.—July 12, 28 ; August 18, 25 ; October 6 : Total, 5. Colvin.—July 12, 28; August 4, 17, 18 ; September 8, 22, 29 ; October 4, 6, 13, 20, 21 : Total, 13. Fraser, W.—July 28; August 17, 18 ; September 13, 22 ; October 4, 6 : Total, 7. Herdman.—October 20 : Total, 1. Herries.—July 12, 28 ; August 17, 18, 25; September 13, 22; October 4, 6, 13, 20, 21: Total, 12. Kidd.—July 12, 28 ; August 17, 25 ; September 8, 13, 22 ; October 4, 6, 13 : Total 10. McKenzie, R.— July 28 ; August 17, 18; September 8, 13, 15 ; October 4, 6 : Total 8. Millar.—August 17, 25 : Total, 2. Mills, Hon. C. H.—August 4, 17, 25; September 13 ; October 4, 13 : Total, 6. McGowan, Hon. J.—July 12, 28 ; August 17. 18, 25 ; September 8, 13, 22 ; October 4, 6, 13, 21: Total, 12. Seddon, Right Hon. R. J.—September 8 ; October 6 : Total, 2. Moss.—July 28 ; August 18 ; September 8, 13, 15, 22 ; October 4, 6 : Total, 8. Reid.—July 12, 28 ; August 17, 18 ; September 13, 22 ; October 6 : Total, 7. Smith.—July 12, 28 ; August 4, 17, 25 ; September 8, 22 ; October 6, 13, 20, 21: Total, 11. Witheford.—July 28 ; August 18, 25 ; September 8, 13, 22; October 4, 6 : Total, 8.

House Committee. 1903.—11 meetings—July 8 (11.30 a.m.), 15 (noon), 22 (10.30 a.m.); September 22 (12.30 p.m.), 25 (noon); October 13 (12.30 p.m.), 15 (11 a.m.), 28 (5.30 p.m.), 30 (12.30 p.m.) ; November 17 (noon), 20 (12.30 p.m.). 1904.—5 meetings—July 13 (10 a.m.); August 3, 5, 13 (12.30 p.m.); September 4 (12.30 p.m.). 1903. Guinness.—July 22 ; September 22, 25 ; October 13, 15, 28 : Total, 6. Bollard.—July 15 ; November 17, 20 : Total, 3. Carroll, Hon. J.—July 22 : Total, 1. Colvin.—July 8, 15, 22 ; September 25 ; October 13, 15 ; November 20 : Total, 7. Fraser, A. L. D.—July 8 ; October 15, 28 : Total, 3. Herries.—July 8, 22 ; September 22, 25 ; October 15, 28, 30 ; November 17, 20 : Total, 9. Kidd.—July 8, 15, 22 ; September 22, 25 ; October 13, 15, 28, 30 ; November 17, 20 : Total, 11. Lang.—July 15. 22; September 22, 25 ; October 15, 28, 30 ; November 17, 20 : Total, 9. Parata.— July 8, 15, 22; September 22 ; October 13, 15, 30 : Total, 7. Seddon, Right Hon. R. J.—July 8 ; September 22, 25; October 13, 28 : Total, 5. Witheford—July 15, 22; September 25; October 13, 15, 28, 30; November 17, 20 : Total, 9. 1904. Guinness.—July 13 ; August 13 : Total, 2. Bollard.—August 3, 5, 13 : Total, 3. Carroll, Hon. J.—August 3, 5; September 4 : Total, 3. Colvin. —August 3, 5 ; September 4 : Total, 3. Fraser, A. L. D. —July 13 ; August 3, 5; September 4 : Total, 4. Herries.—July 13 ; August 3, 5, 13 ; September 4 : Total, 5. Kidd.—July 13 ; August 13 ; September 4 : Total, 3. Lang. —July 13 ; August 3, 5. 13 ; September 4 : Total, 5. Seddon. Right Hon. R. J.—August 3, 5 : Total, 2. Witheford.—August 3, 5, 13 : Total, 3.

Joint Committee on Bills. 1903.—4 meetings—July 24 (11 a.m.); September 1 (11.30 a.m.), 8, 6 (11 a.m.). 1904.—4 meetings—July 28 (noon) ; September 14 (10.30 a.m.) ; October 13, 19 (noon). 1903. Aitken.—July 24; September 1, 6, 8 : Total, 4. Fraser, W.—July 24 ; September 1, 6, 8 : Total, 4. Graham. —July 24 : Total, 1. McNab.—July 24 : Total, 1. Millar.—July 24; September 1, 6, 8 : Total, 4.

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1904. Aitken.—October 13, 19 : Total, 2. Fraser, W.—July 28 ; September 14 ; October 13 : Total, 3. Graham.—July 28; September 14 ; October 19 : Total, 3. McNab.—September 14 : Total, 1. Millar.—July 28 ; September 14 ; October 13, 19 : Total, 4.

Labour Bills Committee. 1903.—13 meetings—July 21, 24, 31 ; August 7, 14, 19, 21 ; September 11, 23 ; October 2, 9, 16, 21. The Committee met at 10.30 a.m. throughout the session. 1904.—11 meetings—July 8, 13, 22, 29 ; August 12, 19 ; September 9, 30 ; October 14, 21 ; November 2. Throughout the session the Committee met at 10.30 a.m. 1903. Aitken.—July 21, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21; September 11, 23 ; October 2, 9, 21 : Total, 11. Alison.—Julv 24 ; October 2 : Total, 2. Arnold.—July 21, 24, 31 ; August 7, 14, 19, 21; September 23 ; October 2, 9, 16, 21: Total, 12. Barber.—July 21, 31; August 7, 14, 19, 21 ; September 11, 23 ; October 2, 16 : Total, 10. Bedford.—July 21, 24, 31; August 7, 14 ; September 11, 23; October 2, 16 : Total, 9. Bollard.—July 31; August 7, 14,19. 21; September 11 ; October 9, 16 : Total, 8. Colvin.—Julv 21, 24, 31 ; August 14, 21; October 2, 9, 16, 21 : Total, 9. Davey.—July 24, 31; August 7, 21 ; September 11, 23 ; October 2, 9, 16 : Total, 9. Ell.—July 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21 ; September 11, 23; October 2, 16, 21: Total, 10. Fisher.—Nil. Hardy.—July 21, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 19, 21; September 11, 23; October 2, 9, 16, 21: Total, 13. Kirkbride.—July 21, 24, 31 ; August 7, 14, 21; September 11, 23; October 2, 9, 16, 21: Total, 12. Laurenson.—July 31 ; August 7, 14, 21; September 11, 23; October 16, 21 : Total, 8. Millar.—July 21 ; October 2, 16 : Total, 3. Russell, Sir W. R.—July 21, 24, 31; August 21; October 2, 21 : Total, 6. Seddon, Bight Hon. R. J.—July 21; August 14 ; October 2, 9, 16 : Total, 5. Sidey.—July 21, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 19, 21 ; September 11, 23 ; October 2, 16, 21 : Total, 12. Tanner.—July 24, 31 ; August 7, 14, 21; September 11, 23 ; October 2, 9, 16, 21: Total, 11. Taylor.—July 31; August 14 : Total, 2. Witheford.—October 9, 21 : Total, 2. Wood,—July 24 ; August 7, 21 ; September 11; October 16 : Total, 5. 1904. Aitken.—July 8, 29 ; August 12, 19 ; September 9 ; October 14 ; November 2 : Total, 7. Alison.—July 8, 13; August 12, 19 ; September 30; October 21 ; November 2 : Total, 7. Arnold.—July 8, 13, 22, 29 ; August 12, 19 ; September 9, 30 ; October 14, 21; November 2 : Total, 11. Barber.—July 8, 13 ; August 12, 19 ; October 21 ; November 2 : Total, 6. Bedford.—July 8, 13, 22, 29 ; August 12 ; September 30; October 14 ; November 2 : Total, 8. Bollard.—July 8, 13. 22, 29; August 12, 19 ; September 9 ; October 14; November 2 : Total, 9. Colvin. —July 8,13, 22, 29 ; August 12, 19; September 9 ; October 14, 21; November 2 : Total, 10. Davey.—July 8, 22, 29 ; August 12, 19; September 9 ; November 2 : Total, 7. Ell.—July 13, 22, 29 ; August 12, 19; September 30; October 21; November 2 : Total, 8. Fisher.—Nil. Hardy.—July 8, 13, 22, 29 ; August 12, 19 ; September 9, 30; October 14, 21; November 2 : Total, 11. Kirkbride.—July 8, 13, 22, 29 ; August 12, 19 ; September 9, 30 ; October 14 : Total, 9. Laurenson.—Julv 8, 13, 22, 29 ; August 12, 19 ; September 9 ; November 2 : Total, 8. Millar.—July 8, 13, 29 : Total, 3. Russell, Sir W. B —July 13, 22 ; August 12, 19 ; September 9, 30; October 14: Total, 7. Seddon, Right Hon. R. J.- July 8 ; November 2 : Total, 2. Sidey.—July 8, 13, 22, 29 ; August 19; September 9, 30; October 14, 21; November 2 : Total, 10. Tanner,—July 8, 13, 22, 29 ; September 30 ; October 14 ; November 2 : Total, 7. Taylor.—July 29 ; October 14 ; November 2 : Total, 3. Witheford.—July 22, 29 ; August 12, 19 : Total, 4. Wood.—July 8, 29 ; November 2 : Total, 3.

Lands Committee. 1903.—22 meetings—July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 18, 27 ; September 3, 23, 30 ; October 1, 7, 9, 16, 20, 27, 30; November 3, 4, 12, 17, 20. Throughout the session the Committee met at 10.30 a.m. 1904.—16 meetings—July 19, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25; September 8, 9, 15, 22, 29; October 13, 20, 27 ; November 1, 3. Throughout the session the Committee met at 10.30 a.m. 1903. Bennet.—July 15, 22, 29 ; August 12, 18, 27 ; September 3, 23, 30; October 7, 9, 16, 20; November 4, 17 : Total, 15. Buchanan.—July 15, 22 ; August 5, 27 ; September 3, 23, 30; October 1, 27, 30 ; November 3, 20 ; Total, 12.

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Duncan.—July 15, 22, 29 ; August 5, 12, 18, 27 ; September 3, 23, 30 ; October 1, 7, 9, 16, 20. 27, 30 ; November 3, 4, 12, 17, 20: Total, 22. Ell.—July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 18, 27; September 3, 23, 30 ; October 1, 7, 9, 16; November 3, 12, 17 : Total, 17. Flatman.—July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 18, 27; September 3, 23, 30; October 1, 7, 9, 16, 20. 30; November 3, 4, 12, 17 : Total, 20. Graham.—July 15, 22, 29 ; August 5, 12, 27 ; September 3, 30 ; October 9, 30; November 17, 20 : Total, 12. Hall.—July 15, 22 ; August 5, 12, 18, 27 ; September 30 ; October 1, 7, 9, 16, 20, 27, 30 ; November 3, 4, 12 : Total, 17. Harding.—July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 18, 27 ; September 3, 23, 30; October 1, 7, 9, 20, 27 ; November 3, 4, 12, 17 : Total, 19. Hogg.—July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 18, 27; September 3, 23, 30; October 1, 7, 9, 16, 20, 27, 30; November 3, 4, 12, 17, 20: Total, 22. Jennings.—July 15, 22, 29 ; August 12, 27 ; September 3, 30 ; October 1, 9, 16, 27, 30 : Total, 12. Lang—July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 18, 27; September 3, 23, 30; October 1, 7, 9, 16, 20, 27, 30; November 3, 4, 12, 17, 20: Total, 22. Laurenson.—July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 27 ; September 3, 23, 30 ; October 16, 20, 27 ; November 3, 17, 20: Total, 15. Lawry.—July 15, 22, 29 ; August 12, 18, 27 ; October 9 ; November 12, 17, 20 : Total, 10. McKenzie, B—July 15, 22 ; August 12,18, 27 ; September 3, 30 ; October 1, 9, 27 ; November 12 : Total, 11. McLachlan.—July 15, 22, 29 ; August 12, 18, 27 ; September 3, 30 : Total, 8. Symes.—July 15, 29; August 5, 12; September 3; October 7, 9, 16, 20 : Total, 9. Thomson, J.'W.--July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12,18, 27 ; September 3, 23; October 1, 7, 9, 16, 20, 27, 30; November 4, 12 : Total, 18. Vile.—July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 18, 27; September 3, 23, 30; October 1, 7, 9, 16, 27, 30; November 4 : Total, 17. Witty.—July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 27; September 3, 23; October 7, 9, 16, 20, 27, 30; November 3, 4, 12, 17, 20: Total, 19. Wood.—July 15, 29 ; August 12, 18; September 30; October 1, 7, 16, 20, 27 ; November 4, 12: Total, 12. 1904. Bennet.—July 19, 28 ; August 4, 11, 18; September 8, 9, 15, 22, 29 ; October 13, 20, 27 ; November 1, 3 : Total, 15. Buchanan.—August 4, 18, 25; September 8, 9, 15 ; October 13 ; November 1, 3 : Total, 9. Duncan.—July 19 ; August 4, 11, 18, 25 ; September 8, 9, 15, 22, 29 ; October 13; November 1: Total, 12. Ell.—August 4, 18, 25 ; September 8, 9, 15, 29 : Total, 7. Flatman.—July 19, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25 ; September 8, 9, 15, 22, 29 ; October 20, 27; November 1 : Total, 14. Graham.—July 19, 28; August 11, 25; September 29 : Total, 5. Hall.—August 18 ; October 20, 27 : Total, 3. Harding.—July 28 ; August 4, 11, 18, 25 ; September 8, 9, 15, 22, 29 ; October 13 ; November 1: Total, 12. Hogg.—July 19; August 4, 11, 18, 25; September 8, 9, 15, 22, 29; October 13, 20, 27; November 1, 3 : Total, 15. Jennings.—July 19, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25; September 8, 9, 15, 22, 29; October 13, 27; November 1, 3 : Total, 15. Lang.—July 19; August 4, 18, 25; September 8, 9, 15, 22, 29; October 20, 27 : Total, 11. Laurenson.—July 19 ; August 4, 11, 18, 25 ; September 8, 9, 22, 29 ; October 13, 20, 27 ; November 1, 3 : Total, 14. Lawry.—July 19 ; August 11, 18, 25 ; September 8 ; October 27 ; November 3 : Total, 7. McKenzie, R— August 4, 11, 18 ; September 9; October 20, 27 : Total, 6. Thomson, J. W.—July 19, 28; August 11, 18, 25 ; September 8, 15, 22, 29 ; October 20, 27 ; November 1, 3 : Total, 13. Vile.—July 19, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25 ; September, 15, 22, 29 ; October 20; Nov. 1: Total, 11. Witty.—July 19, 28; August 4, 11, 18 ; September 8, 9, 15, 22, 29 ; October 13, 20, 27 ; November 1, 3: Total, 15. Wood.—July 19 ; August 18, 25; September 8 ; October 27 ; November 1 : Total, 6. Library Committee. 1903.—5 meetings of main Committee, 2 of sub-committee—July 17 (10.30 a.m.) ; August 7 (12 noon), 11 (11 a.m.) ; October 20 (11 a.m.); November 17 (12.30 p.m.). 1904.—7 meetings of main Committee, lof sub-committee—August 5, 9, 12, 16; September 20; October 21; November 2. The Committee met at 10.30 a.m. all through the session, except on August 16, when it met at 12 noon. 1903. Alison.—July 17 : Total, 1. Allen, J.—July 17 ; August 7 ; October 20 ; November 17 : Total, 4 (and 1 sub-committee). Arnold.—July" 17 ; August 11 ; October 20 : Total, 3. Barber.—July 17 : Total, 1. Baume. —July 17 ; November 17 : Total, 2 (and 1 sub-committee).

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Bedford.—November 17 : Total, 1. Duthie.—July 17 ; August 7 ; October 20 ; November 17 : Total, 4. Ell.—July 17 ; August 7 ; October 20; November 17 : Total, 4. Fisher.—Nil. Fowlds.—July 17 : Total, 1. Fraser, W.— July 17; October 20: Total, 2. Guinness.—July 17 : Total, 1 (and 1 sub-committee). Herries.—July 17 ; August 7 ; November 17 : Total, 3 (and 2 sub-committees). Laurenson.—July 17 ; August 7, 11; October 20 : Total, 4 (and 2 sub-committees). McNab.—July 17 ; August 7 ; October 20 : Total, 3. Tanner.—July 17 ; August 7 ; October 20 ; November 17 : Total, 4 (and 1 sub-committee). Ward, Hon. Sir J. G.— July 17 : Total, 1. 1904. Alison.—August 9, 16 : Total, 2. Allen, J.—August 5, 12, 16; October 21; November 2 : Total, 5. Arnold.—August 5, 12, 16; October 21 : Total, 4. Barber.—August 12 ; October 21: Total, 2. Baume.—August 16 : Total, 1. Bedford.—August 5 : Total, 1. Duthie.—August 5, 9, 12, 16 ; November 2 : Total, 5. Ell.—August 5, 9, 12, 16 : Total, 4. Fisher.—Nil. Fowlds.—August 5, 9, 12, 16: Total, 4. Fraser, W.—August 5, 9, 16 ; September 20 ; October 21 ; November 2 : Total, 6 (and 1 sub-com-mittee). Guinness.—August 5, 9, 16; September 20 : Total, 4. Herries.—August 5, 9, 12, 16; September 20; October 21; November 2 : Total, 7 (and 1 sub-com-mittee). Laurenson.—August 5, 9; November 2 : Total, 3 (and 1 sub-committee). McNab.—August 5, 12, 16; October 21; November 2 : Total, 5. Tanner.—October 21: Total, 1. Ward, Hon. Sir J. G.—November 2 : Total, 1. Library Selection Committee. 1903.—2 meetings—August 7 (11 a.m.) ; September 22 (12 noon). 1904.—August 12 (12 noon). 1903. Allen, J.—September 22 : Total, 1. Baume.—August 7 : Total, 1. Guinness.—September 22 : Total, 1. Herries.—August 7 ; September 22 : Total, 2. Tanner.—September 22 : Total, 1. Laurenson. —August 7 ; September 22 : Total, 2. Arnold.—Nil. Fraser, W.—Nil. 1904. Allen, J.—Nil. Baume. —Nil. Guinness. —Nil. Herries.—August 12: Total, 1. Tanner.—Nil. Laurenson.—August 12 : Total, 1. Arnold.—Nil. Fraser, W.—August 12 : Total, 1.

Petitions Classification Committee. 1903.—13 meetings—July 8, 15, 24; August 7, 21; September 3, 17, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27. Throughout the session the Committee met at 10 a.m. 1904.—9 meetings—July 8, 21; August 3, 17, 26; September 8, 21 ; October 14; November 3, Throughout the session the Committee met at 10 a.m. 1903. Allen, J.—Nil. Barber.—July 8 ; August 21; October 13 : Total, 3. Bedford.—July 8, 15 ; September 3, 22 ; October 13 : Total, 5. Buddo.—July 8, 15, 24 ; August 7 ; September 3 ; October 6, 27 : Total, 7. Fowlds.—July 8, 15, 24 ; August 21; September 3, 22, 29 ; October 6, 13, 20, 27 : Total, 11. Harding.—July 15 ; August 7 ; September 3, 22, 29 : Total, 5. Hall-Jones, Hon. W.—July 8 : Total, 1. Kirkbride.—July 8, 15, 24 ; August 7 ; September 3, 17, 29 ; October 20 : Total, 8. Mills, Hon. C. H.—Nil. Taylor.—Nil. Willis.—Nil. Witty. -July 8, 15, 24 ; August 7, 21 ; September 3, 22 ; October 6, 13, 20 : Total, 10, 2—H. 28,

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Local Bills Committee. 1903.—23 meetings-July 15, 22, 28; August 4, 7, 11, 18, 19; September 1, 8, 15, 22, 23, 29; October 6, 9, 13, 20, 27, 29 ; November 4, 17, 21. On July 15 and 22 the Committee met at 11 a.m., on August 19 at 3.30 p.m., on November 4 at 10 a.m., on all other occasions at 10.30 a.m. 1904.—17 meetings—July 8, 15, 22 ; August 12, 19, 26 ; September 9, 20, 30 ; October 11, 13, 14, 21, 29, 31 ; November 1, 5. The Committee met at 11 a.m., with the exception of October 14 and 31, and November 1, when it met at 10.30 a.m. 1903. Alison.—July 28; August 4; September 1, 22, 29; October 9, 13, 20, 29; November 21: Total, 10. Allen, E. G.—July 15, 22; August 4, 7, 11, 18, 19; September 1, 8, 15, 22, 23, 29; October 6, 9, 13, 20, 27, 29; November 4, 17, 21 : Total, 22. Ell.—July 15, 22, 28; August 11, 18, 19; September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27, 29; November 21 : Total, 17. Graham.—July 15, 22, 28; August 4, 7, 11, 18, 19; September 1, 8, 15, 22, 23, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27, 29 ; November 17, 21 : Total, 21. Hall.—July 22, 28 ; August 11, 18, 19; September 8, 15, 22, 23 ; October 6, 13, 20, 27, 29 : Total, 14. Mackenzie, T.—July 15, 22, 28; September 1; November 4 : Total, 5. Mander.—July 15, 22, 28 ; August 4, 7, 11, 18, 19 ; September 1, 8, 23 ; October 29 : Total, 12. Millar.—July 15, 22, 28 ; August 4, 11, 18 ; September 1, 8, 29 ; October 6, 20, 29 : Total, 12. Reid.—July 15, 22, 28 ; August 11, 18, 19 ; September 1, 15, 22, 23, 29; October 6, 9, 13, 20, 27, 29 ; November 4, 17 : Total, 19. McGowan, Hon. J.—Nil. Hall-Jones, Hon. W.—July 15, 22, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 19; September 1, 8, 22, 23, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27 ; November 4, 17, 21: Total, 19. 1904. Alison.—July 8, 15, 22; August 12; September 20, 30; October 11, 13, 14, 21, 31: Total, 11. Allen, E. G.—July 8, 15, 22 ; August 12, 19, 26; September 9, 20; October 11, 13, 14, 21, 29, 31; November 1: Total, 15. Ell.—July 15 ; August 12, 26 ; September 30; October 11, 14, 21 : Total, 7. Graham.—July 8, 15, 22; August 12, 19, 26 ; September 9, 20, 30 ; October 11, 13, 14, 21, 29, 31; November 1, 5 : Total, 17. Hall.—July 15, 22 ; August 19; September 9, 20, 30 ; October 11, 13, 14, 21, 31 ; November 1 : Total, 12. Mackenzie, T.—July 15, 22 ; September 9, 30; October 13 : Total, 5. Mander.—July 8, 15 ; October 11, 13, 14, 21, 29 ; November 1: Total, 8. Millar.—July 15, 22 ; August 12, 26; September 30; October 11, 31 : Total, 7. - Reid.—July 8; August 12, 19, 26; September 9; October 11, 13,14,29,31; November 1, 5 : Total, 12. McGowan, Hon. J.—July 8, 15, 22 ; August 12, 19, 26 ; September 9, 20, 30 ; October 11, 13, 14, 21, 29 ; November 5 : Total, 15. Hall-Jones, Hon. W.—Nil.

Mutual Fire Insurance Bill Committee. 1903.—3 meetings—August 5, 12 (10.30 a.m.), 19 (10 a.m.). Allen, J.—August 5, 12, 19: Total, 3. Fraser, W.—August 5, 12, 19 : Total, 3. Hogg.—August 19 : Total, 1. Jennings. —August 5, 12, 19 : Total, 3. Massey.—August 5, 12, 19 : Total, 3. Millar.—August 5, 12 : Total, 2. Reid.—August 5, 12, 19 : Total, 3. Tanner.—August 5, 12, 19 : Total, 3. Kirkbride.—August 5, 12, 19 : Total, 3.

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Native Affairs Committee. 1903.—48 meetings of main Committee, 7 of sub-committee—July 21, 23, 24, 28, 30 ; August 4, 6, 12, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27 ; September 1, 3, 8, 10, 11, 15, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30; October 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 27, 29, 30; November 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 17, 18. Throughout the session the Committee met at 11 a.m. 1904. —49 meetings of main Committee, 5 of sub-committee—July 14, 21, 22, 29; August 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30; September 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30; October 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 31; November 1, 2, 2, 3. On September 29 the Committee met at 10 a.m., on November 2 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., on November 3 at 10.30 a.m., on all other occasions at 11 a.m. 1903. Carroll, Hon. J.—July 21, 23, 24, 28 ; August 4, 6, 14, 25 ; September 1, 3, 10, 15, 22, 23, 30; October 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 27, 29, 30; November 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 17, 18: Total, 36. Field.—July 21; September 3; October 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20, 27, 29, 30 ; November 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 17, 18: Total, 21. Fraser, A. L. D.—July 21, 23, 24, 28, 30; August 4, 6, 18, 20, 21, 27 ; September 3, 8, 10, 15, 22, 23; October 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 27, 29, 30; November 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 17, 18 : Total, 38. Harding.—July 21, 23, 24, 28, 30; August 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27 ; September 3, 10, 11, 15, 22, 23, 25, 29; October 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 19, 20, 27, 30; November 3, 4, 12 : Total, 33. Heke.—September 1, 3, 10, 11, 15, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30; October 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 27, 29, 30; November 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 17, 18 : Total, 32. Herries.—July 21, 23, 24, 28, 30 ; August 4, 6, 12, 14, 18, 21, 25, 27 ; September 1, 3, 8, 15, 22, 23, 25 ; October 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 27, 29, 30; November 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 17, 18 : Total, 41 (and 7 sub-committees). Houston.—July 21, 28, 30; August 4, 6, 12, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27 ; September 1, 3, 8, 10, 11, 15, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30; October 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 27, 29, 30; November 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 17, 18 : Total, 46 (and 6 sub-committees). Jennings.—July 23, 24, 28, 30; August 12, 20, 21, 27 ; September 8; October 2, 6, 7, 8, 15,19, 27, 29, 30; November 2, 4, 5, 6 : Total, 22. Kaihau.— July 28, 30; October 12, 13, 15, 19, 30; November 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 17, 18: Total, 16. Major.—July 23; August 12, 21, 25, 27; September 3, 8, 10, 11, 15, 22, 30; October 2, 13, 15, 19, 20; November 2, 3, 4, 6, 18 : Total, 22. Mander.—July 21, 24, 30; August 6, 12, 20, 21, 25, 27 ; September 3, 10, 30; October 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 27, 29, 30 ; November 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12 : Total, 31. Moss.—July 21, 23, 24, 28, 30; August 4, 6, 12, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27; September 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 22, 23, 25, 30; October 2, 15, 19, 20, 27, 29, 30; November 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 17 : Total, 37 (and 7 sub-committees). Parata.—July 21, 23, 24, 28, 30; August 4, 6, 12, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27 ; September 3, 8, 10, 15, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30; October 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 20, 27, 29, 30; November 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 17, 18: Total, 45 (and 7 sub-committees). Pere.— July 21, 23, 24, 28, 30; August 12, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27 ; September 1, 3, 8, 10, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30 ; October 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 27, 29, 30; November 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 17, 18 : Total, 42. Remington.—July 23, 28; August 12, 18, 27; September 1, 15, 25, 29, 30; October 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 20, 27, 29, 30; November 3, 4, 5, 6, 12: Total, 26. Russell, Sir W. R.—July 24; August 4, 6, 12, 18, 20, 21, 25; September 8, 22, 25, 29, 30; October 12, 15, 20; November 3, 4, 5, 6, 17, 18: Total, 22. Seddon, Eight Hon. R. J.—July 21; August 20; October 7, 8, 19, 20: Total, 6. Vile.—July 21, 23, 24; August 4, 6, 20, 27 ; October 8, 9, 29 : Total, 10. Willis.-July 24, 30; August 4, 14, 20, 21, 27; September 10, 22, 29, 30; October 8, 20, 27, 29, 30; November 3, 4, 5, 6, 18 : Total, 21. 1904. Carroll, Hon. J.—July 14, 22 ; August 5, 9, 11, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 30; September 8, 9, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30 ; October 4, 5, 13, 14, 18, 28 ; November 1, 2 (10 a.m. and 3 p.m.), 3 : Total, 32. Field.—August 18, 19, 24, 26, 30; September 8, 9, 20, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30: October 4, 5, 13, 18, 19, 20 ; November 2, 3 : Total, 21. Fraser, A. L. D.—July 14, 21, 29; August 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 30; September 9, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30; October 11, 13, 14, 19, 21, 25, 27, 28, 31; November 1, 2 : Total, 35 (and 5 sub-committees). Harding.—July 14, 22, 29; August 3, 4, 9, 17, 19, 24, 25; September 9, 13, 15, 20, 30; October 11, 13, 18, 25 : Total, 19. Heke.—July 14, 21, 22, 29; August 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30; September 9, 13, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30; October 4, 5, 13, 14, 18, 19, 21, 25; November 1, 2 (10 a.m. and 3 p.m.), 3 : Total, 39. Herries.—July 21, 22, 29; August 3, 4, 5, 9,11, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30 ; September 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30; October 4, 5, 11, 13, 14, 18, 19, 21, 25, 27, 28, 31; November 1, 2 (10 a.m. and 3 p.m.): Total, 42 (and 4 sub-committees). Houston.—July 14, 21, 22, 29 ; August 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 30; Septembers, 9, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30; October 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 31; November 1, 2 (10 a.m. and 3 p.m.,), 3 : Total, 48 (and 5 sub-committees/

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Jennings.—July 14, 21, 22, 29; August 16, 17, 19, 24, 25, 26, 30; September 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30 ; October 6, 11, 13, 14, 25, 27, 28, 31; November 1, 2 : Total, 30. Kaihau.—August 2, 5, 11, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30; September 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30; October 4, 5, 11, 21, 31; November 1, 2 (10 a.m. and 3 p.m.), 3: Total, 32. Major.—August 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 19, 24, 25, 26, 30: September 13, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28; October 5, 13, 14, 19, 21; November 1 : Total, 22. Mander.-July 14, 21, 22, 29; August 2, 3, 5, 9, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30; September 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30 ; October 4, 5, 18, 19, 25, 27, 28: Total, 35. Moss.—July 21, 22, 29; August 4, 5, 9, 17, 18, 19, 26 ; September 8, 9, 13, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 ; October 4, 5,11, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 31; November 1, 3: Total, 34. Parata.—Julv 21, 22, 29; August 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30; September 8, 9, 13, 14", 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30; October 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 14, 18, 19, 21, 25, 27, 28, 31; November 1, 2 (10 a.m. and 3 p.m.), 3: Total, 47 (and 5 sub-committees). Pere.— July 21, 22, 29; August 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30; September 9, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30; October 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 18, 19, 21, 25, 28, 31; November 1, 2 (10 a.m. and 3 p.m.), 3 : Total, 44. Remington—August 26 ; September 22 : Total, 2. Russell, Sir W. R.—July 14, 21, 29; August 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 30; September 8, 9, 14, 15, 20, 27, 30 ; October 11, 13, 14 : Total, 26. Seddon, Right Hon. R. J.—August 26 ; October 18; November 3 : Total, 3. Vile.—July 14, 21; August 2, 3, 5, 11, 16, 17, 19, 24, 25, 30; September 15, 21, 22; October 4, 14, 21 : Total, 18. Willis.—July 22, 29; August 11, 17, 19, 25, 30; September 13, 15, 22; October 5, 13, 20, 25, 27, 28; November 1, 2 : Total, 18. Sub-committees. 1903.—7 meetings—July 22, 24, 28, 29, 31; August 11; September 24. Throughout the session the sub-committee met at 11 a.m., except on July 28, when it met at noon. 1904.—5 meetings—July 15 (11 a.m.), 20 (11 a.m.) ; August 2, 3, 11. 1903. Houston.—July 22, 28, 29, 31 ; August 11; September 24 : Total, 6. Fraser, A. L. D.—July 22, 24, 28, 29, 31 : Total, 5. Herries.—Julv 22, 24, 28, 29, 31; August 11; September 24 : Total, 7. Moss.—July 22, 24, 28, 29, 31 ; August 11; September 24 : Total, 7. Parata.—July 22, 24, 28, 29, 31 ; August 11; September 24 : Total, 7. 1904. Houston.—July 15, 20; August 2, 3, 11: Total, 5. Fraser, A. L. D.—July 15, 20; August 2, 3, 11: Total, 5. Parata.—July 15, 20 ; August 2, 3, 11: Total, 5. Herries.—July 15, 20 ; August 3, 11 : Total, 4. Carroll, Hon. J.—Nil.

Privilege Committee. 1903.—6 meetings —September 10, 11, 12, 15, 22, 23. Throughout the session the Committee met at 11 a.m. Guinness.—September 10, 11, 12, 22, 23: Total, 5. Millar.—September 10, 11, 12, 15, 22, 23 : Total, 6. Massey.—September 10, 11, 12, 15, 22, 23: Total, 6. Russell, Sir W. R.—September 10, 11, 22, 23: Total, 4. Seddon, Right Hon. R. J.—September 10, 11, 12, 15, 22, 23: Total, 6. Steward, Hon. Sir W. J.—September 10, 11, 12, 15, 22, 23: Total, 6.

Public Accounts Committee. 1903.—3 meetings—September 11 (10.45 a.m.), 25 (10.30 a.m); October 21 (10.30 a.m.). 1904.—4 meetings—July 22 (noon); October 19 (noon), 21 (11 a.m.) ; 24 (2.30 p.m.). 1903. Allen, J.—September 11; October 21: Total, 2. Colvin.—September 11, 25 ; October 21: Total, 3. Fisher.—Nil. Flatman. —September 11, 25 : Total, 2. Fraser, W.—September 11, 25; October 21: Total, 3. Graham. —September 11; October 21: Total, 2. Mackenzie, T.—September 25 : Total, 1. McNab.—September 11, 25 ; October 23: Total, 3. Russell, Sir W. R.—September 11, 25 : Total, 2. Seddon, Right Hon. R. J.—September 11, 25: Total, 2. Ward, Hon. Sir J. G.—September 25 ; October 21: Total, 2. Wood.—September 11; October 21 : Total, 2.

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1904. Allen, J.—October 19, 21, 24 : Total, 3. Colvin.—July 22 ; October 19, 21, 24 : Total, 4. Fisher.—Nil. Flatman.—July 22 ; October 19, 21, 24 : Total, 4. Fraser, W.—July 22 ; October 19, 21, 24 : Total, 4. Graham. —Nil. IVTackenzie T Nil. McNab.—July 22 ; October 19, 21, 24 : Total, 4. Russell, Sir W. R.—Nil. Seddon, Right Hon. R. J.—July 22 ; October 19, 21 : Total, 3. Ward, Hon. Sir J. G.—July 22; October 19, 21, 24 : Total, 4. Wood.—October 21: Total, 1.

Public Petitions A to L Committee. 1903. —29 meetings of main Committee, 1 meeting of sub-committee—July 8, 15, 22, 29 ; August 6, 6, 13, 14, 20, 27; September 3, 10, 24 ; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 23, 29, 30; November 2, 3, 5, 12, 16, 17, 18, 20, 20. On July 8, August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 24, October 1, 8, and 15 the Committee met at 10.30 a.m.; on July 15, 22, 29, August 6 and 13 at 11 a.m. ; on all other occasions at 10 a.m. Two meetings were held on August 6 (11 a.m. and 3 p.m.), and " two meetings on November 20 (10 a.m. and 5 p.m.). 1904.—21 meetings—July 8, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 12, 18, 25 ; September 8, 9,15, 22, 29; October 5, 6, 13, 20, 27; November 1, 3, 4. Throughout the session the Committee met at 10 a.m., except on July 8, October 5, and November 4, when it met at 11 a.m. 1903. Allen, E. G.—July 8, 15, 22; August 6 (11 a.m. and 3 p.m.), 13,14, 20; September 10, 24 ; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 23, 29, 30; November 2, 3, 12, 17, 18, 20 (10 a.m. and 5 p.m.) : Total, 24. Hall—July 8, 29; August 6 (11 a.m. and 3 p.m.), 14, 20, 27 ; September 10, 24; October 8, 15, 22, 23, 29; November 5, 17, 18, 20 (5 p.m.): Total, 18. Hall-Jones, Hon. W.—July 8, 15, 29; August 6 (11 a.m.), 20, 27; September 3; October 8/15, 22, 23, 29, 30; November 2, 3, 5, 12, 17, 18, 20 (10 a.m.) : Total, 20. Hardy.—July 15, 22, 29; August 6 (11 a.m. and 3 p.m.), 13, 14, 20, 27; September 3, 10, 24; October 1, 8, 22, 23, 29, 30; November 2, 3, 5, 12, 16, 17, 18, 20 (10 a.m. and 5 p.m.): Total, 27. Lethbridge.—July 8, 15, 22; August 6 (11 a.m. and 3 p.m.), 13, 14, 20, 27; September 3, 10, 24 ; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 : Total, 17. McKenzie, R.—July 15 ; August 13, 20; September 3 ; October 22, 29, 30; November 5, 12, 16, 17, 18, 20 (10 a.m. and 5 p.m.): Total, 14. Remington.—July 15, 22, 29; August 6 (11 a.m. and 3 p.m.), 27; September 3, 10; October 1, 22; November 3, 12 : Total, 12 (and 1 sub-committee). Symes.—July 8, 15, 22, 29; August 6 (11 a.m. and 3 p.m.), 13, 14, 20, 27 ; September 3, 10, 24 ; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 23, 29, 30; November 2, 3, 5, 12, 16, 17, 18, 20 (10 a.m. and 5 p.m.): Total, 29 (and 1 sub-committee). Taylor.—July 29; August 6 (11 a.m. and 3 p.m.); September 3 ; October 29 ; November 18: Total, 6. Wood.—July 8; August 6 (11 a.m.), 13, 14; October 29; November 5, 12, 17, 18, 20 (5 p.m.) : Total 10. 1904. Hall.—July 21; August 4, 11, 12 ; September 8, 22 ; October 6, 27 ; November 1 : Total, 9. Hardy.—July 8, 21, 28 ; August 4, 11, 12, 25; September 8, 9, 15, 22 ; October 6, 13, 20, 27 ; November 1, 4 : Total, 17. Lang.—Julv 8, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 12 ; September 8, 9, 15, 22, 29; October 6 : Total, 12. Lawry.—July 8, 21, 28; August 11, 12, 18, 25 ; September 8, 9, 15, 22, 29; October 5, 6, 13, 20, 27 ; November 1, 3, 4 : Total, 20. McKenzie, R.—July 8, 28; August 4, 11, 12, 18; October 5, 6, 13, 20 : Total, 10. Remington.—July 21; August 11; September 15, 22; October 5 : Total, 5. Symes.—July 8, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 12, 18, 25; September 8, 9, 15, 22, 29; October 5, 6, 13, 20, 27 ; November 1, 3, 4 : Total, 21. Taylor.—August 4, 11, 12, 18 ; September 8; October 5 ; November 1 : Total, 7. Wood.—July 8, 21, 28; August 11, 12, 25 ; September 9, 22 ; October 5, 6: Total, 10. Mills, Hon. C. H.—July 8, 21: Total, 2. Hall-Jones, Hon. W.—August 11,12; September 15, 29; October 5, 27 ; November 1, 3: Total, 8. Sub-committee. 1903.—1 meeting—August 21 (10.30 a.m.). Symes, 1; Remington, 1.

Public Petitions M to Z Committee. 1903.—34 meetings—July 8, 15, 17, 21, 23, 28, 31; August 5, 12, 14, 18, 21; September 1, 8, 11, 15, 22, 23, 25, 29 ; October 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30; November 3, 4, 6, 17, 18. Throughout the session the Committee met at 10.30 a.m., with the exception of September 23, when it met at 11.30 a.m.

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1904.—22 meetings—July 8, 15, 21, 28 ; August 3, 5, 10, 11, 18, 23. 26, 30 ; September 8, 9, 14, 20, 27, 30; October 14, 21, 27; November 1. On July 15, 21, August 3, 26, September 30, and October 21 the Committee met at 10.30 a.m. ; July 8, 28, August 5, 10, 11, 18, 23, 30, September 8, 14, 27, and October 27 at 11 a.m.; on all other occasions at 11.30 a.m. 1903. Alison.—July 8, 15, 17, 21, 31; September 1, 8, 11, 15, 22, 23, 25; October 6, 20, 27, 30; November 3, 4 : Total, 18. Bennet.—July 8, 17, 21, 23, 28; August 14, 18, 21 ; September 8, 11, 15, 22, 23, 25, 29; October 2, 6, 13, 20, 23, 27, 30; November 6, 18 : Total, 24. Buddo.—July 8, 15, 17, 21, 23, 28, 31 ; August 5, 12, 14, 18, 21; September 1, 8, 11, 22, 23, 25, 29; October 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30; November 3, 4, 17, 18: Total, 32. Davey.—July 8, 15, 17, 21, 28; August 5, 12, 18; September 8, 22, 23, 29 ; October 6, 13, 23; November 17 : Total, 16. Fowlds.—July 8, 17, 21, 23, 28, 31; August 5, 21; September 1, 8, 11, 15, 22, 23, 29 ; October 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 27 ; November 3, 4, 6, 18 : Total, 26. Fraser, W.—July 21 ; August 18; September 1, 11, 15, 22, 23; October 2, 9 : Total, 9. Rhodes.—July 15, 17, 21, 28, 31; August 5, 12, 21; September 1, 8, 11, 15, 22, 23, 29 ; October 13, 16, 20, 27 : November 3, 4, 18: Total, 22. Rutherford.—July 21, 28 ; August 5, 12, 14, 18; September 1, 8, 11, 15, 25, 29 : Total, 12. Smith.—July 23; August 5, 12, 14; October 16, 30 ; November 3, 4, 6, 17, 18 : Total, 11. Mills, Hon. C. H.—July 8, 21 ; September 11, 15, 22, 23; October 2, 13, 20, 23, 27 ; November 4, 17 : Total, 13. 1904. Alison.—July 8, 21 ; August 10, 11, 23, 26, 30; September 20, 30 ; October 14, 27 ; November 1 : Total, 12. Buddo.—July 8, 15, 21; August 3, 5, 10, 11, 23, 26, 30; September 8, 9, 14, 20, 30 ; October 14, 21, 27 : November 1: Total, 19. Davey.—July 8, 28 ; August 10, 18, 26, 30 ; October 27 ; November 1: Total, 8. Fowlds.—July 15 ; August 3, 5, 10, 11, 26, 30 ; September 20, 27, 30; October 14, 27 ; November 1: Total, 13. Fraser, W.—July 21, 28 ; August 3, 5, 10, 30; September 20, 27 ; November 1: Total, 9. Kidd.—July 8, 21; August 10, 11, 23, 26; September 8, 9, 14; October 14, 27; November 1 : Total, 12. Rhodes.—July 15, 21; August 3, 5, 10, 11, 18, 23, 26; September 8, 9, 20, 30;' October 14, 21, 27 : Total, 16. Rutherford.—July 15, 28; August 5, 18, 23, 26, 30; September 9, 14, 20, 27; October 21, 27 ; November 1 : Total, 14. Smith.—July 8, 28 ; August 3, 5, 10, 11, 23, 30; September 8, 9, 14, 20, 27, 30 : October 14, 21, 27 ; November 1 : Total, 18. Mills, Hon. C. H.—July 8; August 3, 10, 23, 26, 30; September 9, 14; October 14, 21, 27; November 1 : Total, 12.

Railways Committee. 1903—17 meetings—July 15, 30; August 4, 11, 18, 20, 25; September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 20, 27 ; November 3, 17. Throughout the session the Committee met at 11 a.m. 1904—12 meetings—August 2, 23 ; September 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25, 26; November 1, 4. Throughout the session the Committee met at 11 a.m., with the exception of August 2 and 23, when it met at 10.30 a.m. 1903. Arnold.—July 15, 30; August 4, 18, 20; September 8, 15, 29; October 6, 20; November 3: Total, 11. Bennet.—July 15, 30; August 4, 11, 20, 25: Total, 6. Hogg.—July 15, 30; August 11, 20; September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Total, 9. Lawry.—July 15 ; August 11, 18, 20, 25 ; September 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6 ; November 3, 17 : Total, 12. Massey.—July 15, 30 ; August 4, 11, 18, 25 ; September 1, 15; October 6, 20 : Total, 10. McKenzie, R.—July 15, 30 ; August 11, 18; September 8, 15, 29 ; October 27 : Total, 8. Rhodes.—July 15, 30 ; August 4, 11, 20, 25; September 29 ; November 17 : Total, 8. Sidev.— July 15, 30; August 4, 11, 18, 20, 25 ; September 1, 8, 15, 29 ; October 20 : Total, 12. Tanner.—July 15, 30; August 4, 11, 18, 20, 25 ; September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ; October 6, 20, 27 ; November 17 : Total, 16. Thomson, J. O—August 11, 18, 20; September 1, 15; October 6, 20; November 17 : Total, 8. Ward, Hon. Sir J. G.—July 15, 30 ; August 4, 11, 18, 20; September 8, 15, 29 ; October 27: Total, 10. Witty.—July 15, 30 ; August 4, 20, 25 ; September 1, 8, 15, 22; October 6, 20, 27 ; November 3, 17 : Total, 14. Wood.—July 30; August 4, 11, 18, 20, 25 ; September 8, 22, 29; October 6, 20, 27 : Total, 12. 1904. Arnold.—September 13, 20; October 4, 11, 18, 25, 26 ; November 1: Total, 8. Bennet August 2, 23; September 13, 20, 27 ; October 4, 11, 25, 26; November 1, 4: Total, 11. Hogg.—August 2, 23 ; September 13, 20, 27 ; October 4, 11, 18, 25, 26 ; November 1, 4 ; Total, 12. Lawry.—August 23 ; September 13, 20 ; October 11, 18, 25 ; November 1, 4 : Total, 8. Massey.—September 13, 20: Total, 2.

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McKenzie, R.—September 20 : Total, 1. Rhodes.—September 20 ; October 11, 18, 25 ; November 1 : Total, 5. Sidey.—August 23 ; September 13, 20, 27 ; October 4, 11, 18, 25, 26 ; November 1 : Total, 10. Tanner.—August 2 ; September 20, 27 ; October 4, 11, 18, 25, 26; November 1, 4 : Total, 10. Thomson, J. C—September 13; October 4, 18, 26; November 1: Total, 5. Ward, Hon. Sir J. G.—August 2, 23 ; September 13, 27 ; October 18; November 1 : Total, 6. Witty.- -August 2, 23 ; September 13, 20 ; October 4 ; November 1 : Total, 6. Wood.—August 23 ; October 4, 26 ; November 1: Total, 4.

Reporting Debates and Printing Committee. 1903.—9 meetings—July 16, 23, 30; August 27 ; September 10,18, 25 ; October 15 ; November 18. Throughout the session the Committee met at 10.30 a.m., except on September 10, 18, and 25, when it met at 5.30 p.m. 1904. —6 meetings —July 12 (10 a.m.); August 29 (11 a.m.); September 19 (11 a.m.) ; October 14, 29 (11 a.m.)'; November 4 (10.30 a.m.). 1903. Guinness.—July 16, 23 ; August 27 ; September 10 : Total, 4. Davey.—Julv 23; August 27; September 10, 18, 25; October 15 ; November 18 : Total, 7. Fisher.—July 23 ; August 27 ; September 18 : Total, 3. Jennings.—July 16, 23, 30 ; August 27 ; September 25 ; October 15 : Total, 6. Lethbridge.—Julv 16, 23 ; November 18 : Total, 3. Mander.—July 16, 23, 30; September 10 : Total, 4. Steward, Hon. Sir W. J.—July 16, 23, 30; August 27 ; September 10, 18, 25; October 15; November 18 : Total, 9. Thomson, J. W.—July 16, 23, 30 ; August 27 ; September 10, 18, 25; October 15 ; November 18 : Total, 9. Willis.—July 16, 23, 30 ; August 27 ; September 10, 25 : Total, 6. Hall-Jones, Hon. W.—July 16, 23, 30; August 27 ; September 10, 18, 25 ; October 15 : Total, 8. 1904. Guinness.—July 12 ; October 14 : Total, 2. Davey.—September 19 ; October 29 : Total, 2. Fisher.—Nil. Jennings.—July 12 ; August 29 ; September 19 ; October 14 ; November 4 : Total, . Lethbridge.—July 12 ; October 14, 29 : Total, 3. McGowan, Hon. J.—July 12; August 29 : Total, 2. Mander. —July 12 ; November 4 : Total, 2. Steward, Hon. Sir W. J.—July 12; August 29; September 19; October 14, 29; November 4: Total, 6. Thomson, J. W. —September 19 ; November 4 : Total, 2. Willis.—October 14: Total, 1.

Selection Committee. 1903.—2 meetings—July 14, 16. The Committee met at 10.30 a.m. 1904.—6 meetings—July 20, 22; August 23; July 13; August 23, 9. The Committee met at 10.30 a.m. 1903. Duthie.—July 14, 16 : Total, 2. Hall-Jones, Hon. W.—July 14 : Total, 1. Hardy.—July 14, 16 : Total, 2. Millar.—July 14, 16 : Total 2. Steward, Hon. Sir W. J.—July 14, 16: Total, 2. 1904. Duthie.—July 20, 22 ; August 23 ; July 13 ; August 23, 9 : Total, 6. Hardy.—July 20, 22 ; August 23; July 13 ; August 23, 9: Total, 6. Millar.—July 20, 22 ; August 23 ; July 13 ; August 23, 9 : Total 6. Mills, Hon. C. H.—July 20; August 23; July 13; August 23: Total, 4. Steward, Hon. Sir W. j.—July 20, 22 ; August 23; July 13 ; August 23, 9 : Total, 6. Committees Selected by Selection Committee. 1903. Grand Lodge of Freemasons of New Zealand Trusters Hill Committee. —2 meetings —July 17, 23. The Committee met at 10 a.m. Arnold.—Nil. Fowlds.—July 23 : Total, 1. Laurenson.—July 17, 23 : Total, 2. McNab.—July 17, 23 : Total, 2. Millar.-July 17, 23: Total, 2. Presbyterian College Site Bill Committee. —2 meetings—July 22, 28. The Committee met at 10 a.m. Aitken.—July 28 : Total, 1. Thomson, J. W.—July 22 : Total, 1. Laurenson.—July 28 : Total, 1. Millar.—Julv 22, 28 : Total, 2. Arnold.—July 22, 28: Total, 2.

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1904. Waipori Falls Electric Power Bill Committee. —l 9 meetings—July 28 ; August 18,. 19, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30; September 1, 2, 3. 7, 8, 9, 15, 21; October 11, 12, 14. Throughout the session the Committee met at 10.30 a.m., with the exception of July 28 and August 18, 19, when it met at 11 a.m. Fraser, W— July 28; August 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30; September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 15, 21; October 11, 12, 14: Total, 19. Fowlds.—July 28; August 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30; September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 15, 21; October 11, 12, 14 : Total, 19. Major,—August 18, 19, 25, 27, 30; September 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 15, 21 ; October 12, 14 : Total, 14. Herries.—July 28; August 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30; September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 15, 21; October 11, 12, 14 : Total, 19. Buddo.—July 28 ; August 18, 19, 20, 23, 25 ; September 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 15, 21; October 11, 12, 14 : Total, 17. Hamilton Parsonage Site Bill Committee. —2 meetings—July 21, 27. The Committee met at 10.30 a.m. Field.—Nil. Kirkbride.—July 21, 27 : Total, 2. Bhodes.—July 21: Total, 1. Millar.—July 21, 27 : Total, 2. Lang,—July 21, 27 : Total, 2. The Stephen Cole Moule Trustees Empowering Bill Committee. — 3 meetings — August 26 (10.45 a.m.); September 1 (10 a.m.), 6 (10.30 a.m.). Bollard.—August 26 ; September 1, 6 : Total, 3. Laurenson. —August 26 ; September 1: Total, 2. Lethbridge.—August 26; September 1, 6 : Total, 3. Millar.—August 26 ; September 1, 6 : Total, 3. Witty.—August 26 ; September 1 : Total, 2. Church Reserves (Canterbury) Bill Committee. —2 meetings—August 26 (10.30 a.m.); September 2 (10 a.m.). Allen, J. —August 26 ; September 2 : Total, 2. Kirkbride. —September 2 : Total, 1. Rhodes.—August 26: Total, 1. Millar.—August 26 ; September 2 : Total, 2. Flatman. —August 26 ; September 2 : Total, 2. Roman Catholic Bishop of Christchurch Empowering Bill Committee. —2 meetings—August 12, 24. The Committee met at 10 a.m. Lang.—August 12, 24 : Total, 2. Jennings.—August 12, 24 : Total, 2. Flatman.—August 12, 24 : Total, 2. Millar.—August 12, 24 : Total, 2. Davey.—August 24 : Total, 1.

Standing Orders Committee. 1903.—9 meetings—August 4, 7 (10 a.m.), 10, 17, 20, 21, 22, 25 (10.30 a.m.) ; November 6 (11 a.m.). 1904.—3 meetings—October 13 (10.55 a.m.); November 1, 3 (10.30 a.m.). 1903. Guinness.—August 4, 7, 10, 17, 20, 21, 22, 25; November 6 : Total, 9. Fisher.—Nil. Fraser, W.—August 7, 10, 17, 20, 21, 25; November 6 : Total, 7. Graham.—August 7, 21, 22 ; November 6 : Total, 4. Massey.—August 4, 7, 10, 17, 21, 25 : Total, 6. McNab.—August 4, 7, 25 : Total, 3. Millar.—August 4, 7, 10, 21, 22 : Total, 5. Russell, Sir W. R.—August 4, 7, 10, 17, 20, 21, 22, 25 ; November 6 : Total, 9. Steward, Hon. Sir W. J.—August 4, 7, 10, 17, 20, 21, 22, 25 ; November 6: Total, 9. Seddon, Right Hon. R. J.—August 7, 10, 17, 20, 21: Total, 5. 1904. Guinness. —October 13 ; November 1, 3 : Total, 3. Fisher. —Nil. Fraser, W.—Nil. Graham. —November 1, 3 : Total, 2. Massey.—Nil. McNab.— October 13 ; November 1 : Total, 2. Millar.—October 13 : Total, 1. Russell, Sir W. R.—October 13; November 1, 3 : Total, 3. Steward, Hon. Sir W. J.—Nil. Seddon, Right Hon. R. J.—Nil.

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