Afrer some further discussion the motion for the second reading of the clause was carried on the voices. On the motion that the clause be added to the bill, a division took place — ayes, 32 ; noe?, 19. The clause was added. A further motion by Mr Seddon, making; three convictions for drunken ness a ground for divorce, was nega tived on the voices. The bill was reported with amend ments agreed to, read a third time and passed. The following bills also passed through Committee were reported with amendments, read a third time, and passed ; — Neglected and Criminal Chil dren Act Amendment, and Dentists Act Amendment Bills. The report of the Conference on the Licensing Bill was brought up and agreed to. Mr Oliver moved the second reading of the Medical Practitioners' Society Bill. Mr Bowen moved an amendment that it be read that day six months. The amendment was carried by 30 votfis to 25. Mr Kelly moved -that the Mouse go into Committee on the New Plymouth High School Act Amendment Bill. Mr Collins moved as an amendment that it be committed that day six months.
Messrs Bryce and Fox condemned the bill, as an attempt at robbery of the Wanganui Education district. Mr Kelly and Colonel Trimble de fended the bill.
On a division the. amendment was carried by 35 to 17.
The bill was thrown out

On the motion of Mr Tomoami, the Maori Committee Empowering Bill was read a second time. He explained that if read be would be content to allow it to stand over till next session.
The Native Land Act Amendment Bill was read a second time on the motion of Mr M 'Donald.
Mr Seddon moved the second rpading of the Counties Act Amendment Bill.
