erroneously paid into the State treasury as an inheritance tax," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Also, a bill (No. 926, Rec. No. 272) entitled "An act to amend the Surrogate's Court Act, in relation to publication of notice of creditors," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Walton, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1352, Rec. No. 273) entitled "An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to restrictions on loans," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

Also, a bill (No. 312, Rec. No. 274) entitled "An act authorizing the commissioners of the sinking fund of the city of New York to cancel and annul all taxes and assessments which are now a lien upon the real estate of the Diocesan Missions of Long Island situated at Steinway in the county of Queens, borough of Queens and city of New York," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Thompson, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 199, Int. No. 200), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 72, Rec. No. 275) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to the use of a representation of the national or State flag, standard, color, shield, or ensign, on business stationery," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Burling, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading and referred to the committee on codes, retaining its place in the the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1338, Rec. No. 276) entitled "An act for the relief of certain towns in the county of Essex," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Ferris, and by unanimous consent, said bill

was substituted for Senate bill (No. 1589, Int. No. 920), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 878, Rec. No. 277) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Practice Act, in relation to limiting the power of the court to make orders, during the housing emergency, in relation to the possession of certain real property," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Also, a bill (No. 1112, Rec. No. 278) entitled "An act to amend chapter three hundred and seventy-one of the Laws of nineteen hundred and thirteen, entitled 'An act to incorporate the city of Canandaigua,' in relation to the appointment, salaries and compensation of certain officers of such city," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Carson, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 869, Int. No. 784), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1103, Rec. No. 279) entitled "An act to amend the Real Property Law and the Executive Law, in relation to the recording of written instruments and the taking of acknowledg ments or proofs of deeds," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Also, a bill (No. 1190, Rec. No. 280) entitled "An act to amend the charter of the city of Buffalo, in relation to the publication of the annual notice of the sale of real estate for the nonpayment of taxes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on affairs of cities.

Also, a bill (No. 1283, Rec. No. 281) entitled "An act authorizing the city of Oneonta to abate the floods in Silver, Oneonta and Glenwood creeks, and to wall, bottom and cover the channels of any or all of said creeks for any part of their courses within said city, and to authorize said city to acquire lands therefor by purchase, gift or condemnation, and to raise moneys by general and local taxation to pay the costs thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Bloomfield, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 1028, Int. No. 904), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1577, Rec. No. 282) entitled "An act in relation to the establishment of home schools in cities of the second class," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on affairs of cities.

Also, a bill (No. 1284, Rec. No. 283) entitled "An act to amend the charter of the city of Oneonta, generally," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Bloomfield, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 1448, Int. No. 903), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 932, Rec. No. 284) entitled "An act to amend chapter seven hundred and forty-seven of the Laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-six, entitled 'An act to revise and consolidate the several acts in relation to the city of Kingston, to revise the charter of said city, and to establish a city court therein and define its jurisdiction and powers,' in relation to charge for publication of notice of tax sales," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Walton, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1105, Rec. No. 285) entitled "An act to amend the Condemnation Law, in relation to fees of commissioners," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Walton, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1369, Rec. No. 286) entitled "An act to amend the Inferior Criminal Courts Act of the city of New York, in relation to magistrate court districts in the borough of Richmond of such city," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Also, a bill (No. 400, Rec. No. 287) entitled "An act to amend

chapter six hundred and seventy-two of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty, entitled 'An act to provide service badges and ribbons for officers and enlisted men of the military forces of this State who were on active duty under orders of the Governor guarding public property, public utilities or other establishments necessary for the conduct of the World War, between February second, nineteen hundred and seventeen, and February second, nineteen hundred and nineteen, and making an appropriation therefor,' in relation to the persons to whom service badges and ribbons shall be issued, and in relation to changing the bar of the ribbon," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Lowman, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1590, Rec. No. 288) entitled "An act to amend the Military Law, in relation to military courts in the naval militia," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Lowman, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading. Also, a bill (No. 995, Rec. No. 289) entitled "An act to amend the Village Law, in relation to fees to be paid for the publication of notices," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Burling, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading and referred to the committee on affairs of villages, retaining its place in the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1038, Rec. No. 290) entitled "An act to amend the Town Law, in relation to the powers of town boards in certain towns to establish building lines; regulate the character and location of buildings constructed within such town; authorizing the appointment of a commission for any such town to recommend the necessary ordinance or ordinances therefor, and mak ing the necessary expenses incurred in connection therewith a town charge," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Burling, and by unanimous consent, the

rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways, retaining its place in the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1295, Rec. No. 291) entitled "An act to authorize the town of Bedford, in the county of Westchester, to purchase certain real estate in said town adjoining other town property and to be used in connection therewith," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Burling, and by unanimcus consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways, retaining its place in the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 1296, Rec. No. 292) entitled "An act to provide for the submission of a proposition to the electors of the water district number two, cf the town of Harrison, in the county of Westchester and State of New York, for the acquisition of a site, by private purchase or condemnation, and the construction, decorating and equipment of a fire house in said water district, and, if such proposition is adopted, authorizing the issue of not to exceed seventy-five thousand dollars of bonds to provide for said acquisition of said site and the erection and construction of said building, and the furnishing of same," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Burling, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways, retaining its place in the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 824, Rec. No. 293) entitled "An act to amend the Conservation Law, in relation to drainage, creating a capital fund, and making an appropriation therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Also, a bill (No. 1466, Rec. No. 294) entitled "An act to