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The Hon. Mr. A. M. Myers: Minister of Customs, and Minister in Charge of Munitions and Supplies, Pensions, Advertising, and National Provident Fund Departments. The Hon. Sir Francis li. D. Bell : Minister of Immigration, and Leader of the Legislative Council. The Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald : Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Mines, and Minister in Charge of Legislative, Public Buildings, Inspection of Machinery, State Fire, and Accident Insurance Departments. The Hon. -J. A. Hanan : Minister of Education, and Minister in Charge of Friendly Societies. The Hon. Dr. Pomare : Member of the Executive Council representing the Native Race, and in Charge of Maori Councils, Cook and other Islands Administration. 1 have, &c, LIVERPOOL, The Right Hon. A. Bonar Law, P. 0., &c, Governor. Secretary of State for the Colonies.

No. 29. New Zealand, No. 185. Sir,-- Government House, Wellington, 14th September, 1915. I have the honour to transmit to you four copies of each of the following Acts passed by the Parliament of New Zealand : — Regulation of Trade and Commerce Amendment Act, 1915 (No. 2). Public Revenues Amendment Act, 1915 (No. 2). I have, &c, I. I YFRPOOL, The Right Hon. A. Bonar Law, P.C., &c, Governor. Secretary of State for the Colonies.

No. 30. New Zealand, No. 188. Sir,— Government House, Wellington, 10th September, 1915. With reference to my despatch, No. 154, of the 18th August, I have the honour to transmit to you the accompanying statement, showing contributions by the Government and people of New Zealand to various war funds during duly of this year, which have been remitted by telegraph to the High Commissioner for New Zealand in London for distribution. I. The amounts shown on the statement do not include many other cash contributions which have been distributed other than through the High Commissioner, nor ilo they include the value of gifts in kind. T have, &c., LIVERPOOL, The Right Hon. A. Bonar Law, P.C., &o, Governor. Secretary of State for the Colonies.