In the course of his reply Mr Seddon expressed his pleasure at, the kindly manner in which the bill had been re ceived by the Bouse, and said ha had do idea that it would have given such general satisfaction.
The second reading was then agreed to on tbe voices, and oa the suggestion of the Premier it was agreed to go into com-

niilteo on the bill at orco in order to ad vance it a stage. Tbis was done, and the short title adopted, after which progress was reported, leavo being given to sib egiin on Tuesday next.
THE ESTIMATES,

The House then went into Committee of Supply for tbe farther consideration of the estimates.
Lunacy Department, £42,591,— Passed without alteration.
Charitable Aid, £624 —Passed without alteration.
The vote for the Rotorua Sanatorium was under discussion when the telegraph office closed at 2 a.m.
Wellington Gossip.
