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REPORTS.

No. 292,—Petition of E. Marryatt, Teacher, of Hataitai, Wellington. Praying that he be allowed to continue in his present position until the completion of forty years' service. I have the honour to report that the member in charge of the petition having expressed a desire to withdraw same, the Committee recommends that he be allowed to do so. 9th November, 1937.

No. 36.—Petition of C. B. Arnold, School-teacher, of Akaroa. Praying for restoration of an allowance payable while occupying the position of senior secondary assistant teacher at the Akaroa District High School. I have the. honour to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th November, 1937.

No. 223/1936. —Petition of Eva M. Chillingworth, of 450 Madras Street, Christchurch. Praying for inquiry and compensation in respect of her service as a school-teacher under the Education Department. I have the honour to report that the Committee has carefully considered this petition, and recommends that the petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 17th November, 1937.

No. 97,—Petition of J. S. Mackenzie, of 514 Adelaide Road, Wellington. Praying for reinstatement in the Education Department. I have the honour to report that the member in charge of the petition having expressed a desire to withdraw same, the Committee recommends that he be allowed to do so. 15th March, 1938.

No. 122. —Petition of Mary Schultz, of 393 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch Praying for a compassionate grant in consideration of services rendered as a school-teacher, and other relief. I have the honour to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 15th March, 1938.

No. 133,—Petition of Alma B. Davies, of Junction Street, Paeroa. Praying that her name be reinstated on the Teachers' Register, and that she be granted compensation for alleged loss of salary and her means of earning a livelihood. I have the honour to report that the Committee has carefully considered this petition, and recommends that the petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, with a view to securing some suitable position for the petitioner. 15th March, 1938. Rev. Clyde Carr, Chairman.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that the Education Committee desires to record its appreciation of the care and ability with which the Chairman, Rev. Clyde Carr, has conducted the business of the Committee during the session ; and it also desires that this resolution shall be recorded on the minutes of the Committee and be reported to the House. W. A. Bodkin, a Member of the Committee. 15th March, 1938.

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