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equipped. More suitable premises of wood framing and corrugated iron have been erected by day labour alongside the main Departmental Buildings, and are being occupied by the large Record and Pensions staff. Defence Stores, Wellington. —A new two-story building of wood and iron has been erected and equipped, and preparations are in hand for another similar structure. Devoupori. —The Maori Military Camp at Narrow Neck, comprising eighteen buildings, was erected and equipped by day labour. Hamilton. —A two-story wooden office building was added to the drill-hall. MorrinsvMe. —A drill-hall of wood and iron was erected under contract. Thames. —A drill-hall of brick and iron has been completed under contract, and electric light installed. Opotiki. —At the drill-hall stables were erected and fencing carried out. Napier. —An ammunition-store was erected at the Artillery Barracks. Wanganui. —Alterations to Defence offices were made. Christchurch. —Orderly-rooms at King Edward Barracks to replace those destroyed by fire have been erected. Hanmer. —A military convalescent home to accommodate 400 soldiers is approaching completion. In addition to the works specially mentioned in the foregoing report, a large number of minor works, comprising small buildings, additions, alterations, installation of lighting, water, and drainage services, have been carried out by petty contract, day labour, or the Department's artisans. Renovations, painting, and repairs to buildings throughout the Dominion owned by the Government have been attended to as required, and fittings and furniture supplied, mostly from the Department's workshops in the principal centres. The Wellington workshops have turned out a large and varied quantity of equipment for the military camps at Featherston and Trentham. T have, &c, John Campbell, Government Architect.