Monday, the 8th Day of October, 1894.

Ordered, "That Paper No. 217—' "The Native Land (Validation of Titles) Act, 1893": Decrees made by the Validation Court at Gisborne on the blocks known as Kouratewhi No. 2, and Wharekaka'—be referred to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Hon. Mr. Seddon.)