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I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition to the favourable sideration of the Government. 20th July, 1893.

No. 27. —Petition of A. G. Fell, Mayor of Picton. Petitioner states that the Eailway Goods-shed and Platform has been built on the street known as London Quay, thereby reducing the width of the street to 24ft., and prays Government to take part of Sections 207 and 208, in order to restore the street to a proper width. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the Public Works Department to take the necessary steps to acquire a sufficient portion of Sections Nos. 207 and 208 in the Borough of Picton (as shown on the plan attached to petition) to widen London Quay and Wellington Street. 20th July, 1893.

No. 719, 1892.—Petition of the Bank of New Zealand Estates Company and 30 Others, of Karangahape. Petitioners pray that some assistance maybe given towards making the Muddy Creek-Huia EoadI am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th July, 1893.

No. 108. —Petition of Patrick John Carey, of Napier. Petitionee states that he was dismissed, from the position of Drill Instructor, Hawke's Bay, without sufficient reason. He prays that he be reinstated or paid compensation. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th July, 1893.

- ■ No. 703, 1892. —Petition of Jambs C. E. Isheewood, of Palmerston North. Petitioner states that he gave scrip of certain sections in the Birmingham Small-farm Settlement as security for a loan of £30 to one John Waldegrave, and that his son, Harry Waldegrave, obtained the Crown grants for same. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th July, 1893.

No. 43. —Petition of William Caelton, of Catlin's Eiver. Petitionee states that co-operative workmen on the Long Point Eoad felled trees on to his fences, thereby causing eleven head of his cattle to stray and be lost. He prays for compensation for loss sustained. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that the petitioner has a good case against the department, and recommends that reasonable compensation be given him. 27th July, 1893.

No. 7.—Petition of H. E. Crofts, of Wellington. Petitionee prays for compensation for loss of office, as an instructor of deaf-mutes at Sumner. I am directed to report that the petitioner, having by his counsel requested to be allowed to withdraw his petition, the Committee recommends the request be granted. 27th July, 1893.

No. 77. —Petition of John Elliott and 118 Others, of Thames and Ohinemuri Counties. Petitioners pray for the construction of a road from the junction of the Hikutaia Stream and the Waihou Eiver to connect with the Miranda-Pokeno Eoad. I am directed to report that, as a great portion of the road will pass through Native lands which cannot be rated, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 27th July, 1893.

No. 668, 1892.—Petition of H. E. Ceofts, of Wellington. Petitionee prays that he be allowed to call and cross-examine witnesses at the Commission of inquiry to be held in connection with the Summer Deaf and Dumb Institution. I am directed to report that, as the investigation has been held, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 27th July, 1893.

No. 702, 1892.—Petition of Arpeb Aleswoeth, of Picton. Petitioner prays for further consideration on account of his services ■while in the Mounted Police Force, and for services as mail-carrier during the Maori war. I am directed to report that, as a pension of £10 per annum has been granted by the Government to the petitioner, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 27th July, 1893.

No. 732, 1892.—Petition of John Jervis, of Auckland. Petitioner complains of wrongs done him by money-lenders. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 27th July, 1893.