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No. 387.—Petition of Joseph Mackintosh, of Wellington. Fraying for compassionate allowance for dismissal as gardener whilst in the employ of the Public Works Department. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that petitioner be granted half-pay on sick-leave up to the date of his notice of dismissal. 29th October, 1913.

No. 353.—Petition of J. G. Price and 3 Others, of Motueka. Praying that a sum of money may be granted for Jshe erection of suitable library and reading-room at Motueka. 1 am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to thin petition. 29th October, 1913.

No. 407. —Petition of Robert Pitcaithly, of Wellington. Praying for relief owing to the loss sustained by the termination of the Wellington dock contract, and the passing of the Wellington Harbour Board Empowering Act. L9lO, which destroyed petitioner's business as a contractor. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for further inquiry. 12th November, 1913.

No. 391. —Petition of Flora Newport, of Golden Gate, near Paremata. ■Praying for compassionate allowance owing to her misfortune in being left in poor financial I circumstances. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to I the Government for consideration. 12th November, 1913.

No. 389.—Petition of John Maysmor, of Wellington. Praying *'or relief on account of services rendered in the Land-tux and other Departments owing to no superannuation or compensation having been awarded. I am directed to report that the Committee has n<> recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 12th November, 1913.

No. 428. —Petition of Annie E. Rees, of Gisborne. Praying for an allowance on account of the services rendered by her late.husband. W. L. Bees, .U.H.R.. who devoted much time to the public service to the neglect of his own interests. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition .should, b< , referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 3rd December, 1913.

No. 443. —Petition of Nellie St. Leger and 3 Others, of Masterton. Praying for compensation- owing to the loss of their licenses by reason of the alteration of the boundaries of the electoral districts. I am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, the Committee lias no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd December, 1913.

No. 431. —Petition of William McHugh, of Auckland. Praying for compensation for wrongful imprisonment. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 3rd December, 1913.

No. 439.—Petition of Florence McArthur, of Wellington. Praying for compassionate allowance for services rendered to the Government by her late husband, Dr. McArthur, S.M. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 3rd December, 1913.