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Nos. 84, 85, 86, 87, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, and 117.—Petitions of Mayoe and Councillors of Auckland City and 27 Others, Mayok and Counoillobs, Borough of Onehuuga, and 38 Others, Mount Roskill Road Boakd, Waitemata County Council and 59 Others, Avondale Road Board, Eden Terrace Road Boakd, Mangare Road Board, Mayor of Borough of Parnell, Mayob of Borough of Newmarket, Mount Albert Road Board, and One-tree Hill Road Board. Petitioners pray that a sum may be placed on the estimates for the purpose of constructing the much-needed wharf at the Huia without further delay. I am directed to report that the Committee repeats the finding of last year, recommending the prayer of the petitioners to the favourable consideration of the Government. 27th July, 1905.

No. 152. —Petition of J. L. Stinear and 7 Others, of Christchurch. Petitioners pray for certain amendments to " The Dentists Act, 1904." I am directed to report that the Government be recommended to bring in and pass this session an amendment to " The Dentist Act, 1904," to remove the disabilities referred to in this petition, which have evidently entailed serious injustice on many persons in the colony. Bth August, 1905.

Nos. 122 and 123.—Petitions of John McCormick and 12 Others, and Rev. T. O'Callaghan and 34 Others, of the Thames. Petitioners pray that the necessities of the elderly blind people may "be considered. I am directed to report that this Committee is of opinion that the subject-matter of these petitions is worthy of the serious consideration of the Government. Bth August, 1905

No. 140. —Petition of Alex. Maxwell and 85 Others, of Geraldine. Petitioners pray for grant-in-aid for building bridge, approaches, training-fence, and road. I am directed to report that the prayer of the petitioners be referred to Government for consideration. Bth August, 1905.

No. 149.—Petition of Pollok Settlement Road Board. Petitioners pray for a grant-in-aid of repairs to wharf and road —say, £300. I am directed to report that, in view of the difficulty of communication of the district with other centres, the Committee refer the petition to the Government for consideration. Bth August, 1905.

No. 3.—Petition of Richard Openshaw, of Waitara, Taranaki. Petitioner prays for consideration for his services during the war. I am directed to report that the Committee, having no evidence in support of this petition, has no recommendation to make. 10th August, 1905.

No. 129.—Petition of Henry Willacy, Rotorua, Bath Attendant. Petitioner prays that relief may be granted him. I am directed to report that the Committee reaffirms the resolutions of 1901, 1902, and 190-' i, and has no further recommendation to make. 10th August, 1905.

No. 227. —Petition of John Scott Myees. Petitioner prays that he may be heard at the bar of the House. I am directed to report that the Committee reaffirms its last year's decision, that it has no recommendation to make. 10th August, 1905.

No. 223. —Petition of Joseph Phillips, Dome Valley. Petitioner prays for allocation of £1,000 on road-formation. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the prayer of the petition to the Government for consideration. 10th August, 1905.