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demand, with good wages, according to fitness. Married couples with children are the most difficult to place, yet I always find that where they are pushing and willing an opening does occur, and they get on in time. In conclusion, I may observe that, considering what I have above stated, in addition to those received by the excellent system of nomination, we shall be able to absorb a fair proportion of the immigrants that may be allotted to the Southern Island during the ensuing season. I have, &c, HeSBEET V. LILLICEAP, The Under Secretary for Immigration, Wellington. Sub-Immigration Officer. By Authority: Geobge DidSBURY, Government Printer, Wellington.—-1877. Price 9d.]