LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
Wellington, August 13. The C >\mcil met at 2.30 p.m. WELLINGTON iLECTKIC LIGHTING BILL. The Wellington Electric Lighting Bill was read a second time. THE LIBEL BILL. The Libel Bill was further considered m Committee. The folio sving new clause was inserted :—" This Act shall not apply to the case of any libel against any candidate for public office or position m the colony unless retractation of the charge is made editorially m a conspicuous manner at least three days before the election." Tho Bill was reported as amended, the third reading being fixed for next day. CANTEKBURY SOCIETY OK ARTS KESERVK EXTENSION BILL, The Canterbury Society of [Aits Re serve Extenuon Bill was read a thud time 3nd passed. ________

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
