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No. 262.—Petition of Mart A. Harditto, of Palmerston North. (First Report.) Prating for a reduction of the ileal li duties on a deceased relative's estate. T am directed to report that, in view of the existing legislation, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 15th October, 1919.

No. 56. —Petition of I!. .1. Ahhhkon, of Wairarapa. I'itAYTNfi for a compassionate allowance or increase of his superannuation so as to provide a living for his wife. I am directed to report that, owing to the vrvy special circumstances that have arisen since the petition was presented, the Committee have no recommendation to make, but would strongly urge upon the Government that the charge for Mr. Acheson's maintenance in the mental hospital he remitted. 20th October, 1919.

No. 119. — Petition of 0. A. BLOOMFIELD, of Southland. Prating for a gift of grass-seed to enable him to grass an area of burnt bush land, which he is unable to do without such help, being totally blind. T am directed to report thai upon this petition the Committee has no recommendation to make, but would urge upon the Government the greal need for introducing legislation making provision for the sustenance of blind people. 20th October, 1919.

No. 120.—Petition of C. A. Br.oowFiKT.n, of Southland. Prating for assistance to provide transport to New Zealand for , his nephew and his wife and child, to help him on his farm, he himself being totally blind. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion the petition should be referred to the (iovernment for favourable consideration. 20th October, 1919.

Nos. 7 and 22.—Petitions of R. Fokkkstki, , and L. JONES, of Auckland. Pratjng for half civil pay while members of the New Zealand Army Postal Service. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 20th October, 1919.

No. 2.—Petition of Lilian M. Forstth, of Palmerston North. I'nATINO for compensation for services rendered by her late husband, who was employed as a Dairy Inspector and accidentally killed in the course of his duty. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 20th October, 1919.

No. 18. —Petition of Matuan Fraser, of Christchurch. Prating for further compassionate allowance on account of servioes rendered by her late husband while a member of the Police Force. 1 am directed lo report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should lie referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 20th October, 1919.

No. 279.—Petition of Joseph Inglbt, of New Plymouth. PnAYTNfI that he may be awarded the Maori Wai' Medal for services rendered during the Maori War. I am directed to report thai in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 20th October, 1919.

No. 246. — Petition of W. A. JOHNSTON, of Wellington. Prating for compensation for loss of wages and a refund of legal expenses incurred through alleged wrongful arrest. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the (iovernment for favourable consideration, 20th October, 1919,