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No. 41.—Petition of John Scott Myers, of Marshland, Canterbury. Petitioner prays that some competent tribunal may be set up to make a full and exhaustive inquiry into an alleged miscarriage of justice in connection with certain lawsuits in which petitioner has been from time to time engaged. I am directed to report that, inasmuch as whatever misfortunes have befallen the petitioner have been largely the result of his own omissions or neglect, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 19th September, 1899.

No. 451.—-Petition of A. P. Seymour, Chairman Marlborough Education Board, of Blenheim. Petitioner prays that the sum of £1,000 may be granted the Marlborough Education Board for the purpose of establishing a high school at Blenheim, &c. I am directed to report that the claims of the Marlborough Provincial District for a grant of public money in aid to establish a secondary school at Blenheim justify the Committee in recommending the prayer of the petition to the very favourable consideration of the Government. 3rd October, 1899.

No. 431. —Petition of William A. Pye and 106 Others, of Waitemata County. Petitioners pray that they may be granted a sum of money to form and metal part of the mailcoach road from Wray's Hill, Takapuna—distance, eight miles. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 3rd October, 1899.

No. 318.—Petition of Gordon McKinnon, of Port Chalmers. Petitioner prays that the fine inflicted for piloting the ship " Bessfield " from Port Chalmers to Wellington without first renewing his license may be remitted. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 3rd October, 1899.

No. 364.—Petition of George William Wilcock, of Auckland. Petitioner prays that the prohibition against his being employed on Government works may be removed. I am directed to report that, as the grievance complained of by the petitioner has been removed, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 3rd October, 1899.

No. 356.-—Petition of Henry Nicholas, of Earotonga, Cook Islands. Petitioner prays that he may be granted relief in connection with certain alleged wrongs done to him by the Federal Government of the Cook Islands, &c. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government, with the view of an inquiry being made into the circumstances of the case. 3rd October, 1899.

No. 377. —Petition of Thomas Shearman, of Earotonga, Cook Islands. Petitioner prays that the application to the British Eesident for his deportation from the Cook Islands may be withdrawn, &c. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government, with the view of an inquiry being made into the circumstances of the case. 3rd October, 1899.

No. 386. —-Petition of Thomas Woedbn and 155 Others, of Maketu District. Petitioners pray that compensation may be granted to Mrs. Donaghue, who was seriously injured by her horse bolting and colliding with a telegraph-post on the road from Bamarama to Maketu. I am directed to report that, under the circumstances of the case, the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 3rd October, 1899.

No. 464. —Petition of William McKbbvbe, of New South Wales. Petitioner prays that he may be allowed to sue the Government for a land-grant for military services rendered to the colony. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner's claim has been considered and reported upon by the Commissioner appointed under " The Naval and Military Claims Settlement and Extinguishment Act, 1896," the Committee has no recommendation to make. sth October, 1899.