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No. 271. —Petition of Michael Clarkin, of Taumarunui. Praying for compensation on account of injuries received by his son whilst allegedly in the employ of the Public Works Department. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 7th October, 1915.

No. 352.—Petition of John Cochran, of New Brighton. Praying for relief in connection with a prohibition order. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 7th October, 1915.

No. 334.—Petition of A. R. Davis and 11 Others, of Pukearuhe. Praying for the removal of the telephone-office to a more central place. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 7th October, 1915.

No. 379.—Petition of Thomas M. Gillies and 1,181 Others, of Dunedin. Praying for the remission of the remainder of the sentence imposed upon John Robert Henderson. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee inquiry should be made regarding the petition, and refers it to the Government for immediate and favourable consideration. 7th October, 1.915.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at a meeting of the Public Petitions A to L Committee the following resolution was unanimously adopted : — " The Committee wishes to put on record the valuable services rendered by the Chairman (J. H. Escott, Esq.), and acknowledges the tactful and courteous way in which he has conducted the business of the Committee." 7th October, 1915.

Special Report. I am directed to report that the Committee, having in view the ten. years' service of the Clerk (Mr. E. D. Dunne) to this Committee, desires to recognize the ability he has shown in connection with the business of the Committee, and recommends that he be permanently appointed to the Committee. 7th October, 1915.

Final Report. I am directed to report— The Committee held 13 meetings during the session. The Committee dealt with 68 petitions. The number referred to the Government for immediate and favourable consideration was 2 The number referred to the Government for special favourable consideration was ... 1 The number referred to the Government for favourable consideration was ... ... 14 The number referred to the Government for consideration was ... ... ... 27 The number referred to the Government for inquiry was ... ... ... ... 2 The number withdrawn by leave of the House was ... ... ... ... ... I The number which was allowed to lapse was ... ... ... ... ... 1 The number on which the Committee had no recommendation to make was ... ... 14 The number held over until next session was ... ... ... ... ... 6 Total ... ... ... ... ... .. ... 68 7th October, 1915.

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