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we obtained the full benefit of his services. We are glad to say, however, that when this point was once reached he co-operated loyally in our work, and we found his skill as a draftsman both in language and arrangement of the greatest value to us. We desire to express our appreciation of the services rendered by Mr. Eedward, Assistant Crown Law Officer. He possesses an accurate knowledge of the statutes, together with a special gift of method, and has served us with conspicuous ability and zeal. To the Government Printer also, and his staff, we are under many obligations. Considering the mass of the work, and the constant revision of the matter which the Commission furnished him, owing to the changes necessitated from time to time by the action of the Legislature and otherwise, he is to be congratulated that he and his staff have been able to overtake the duty imposed on them by the Commission and bring it to a satisfactory conclusion. Bespectfully submitting the foregoing matters for Your Excellency's consideration, We have the honour to be Your Excellency's obedient servants, Kobebt Stout, j Feed. Fitohett, [ Commissioners. W. S. Eeid, j ■ Wellington, 28th July, 1908. Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, not given ; printing (1,500 copies), £2 In

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