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Enclosure in No. 75. Immigeation Commissionebs' Eepoet on Ship "Wild Deer." Sic, — Port Chalmers, 21st January, 1875. The ship " Wild Deer " arrived in port on the 20th instant, having made a passage of eightyone days from Gravesend. Her immigrants numbered 300 souls, being equal to 243 statute adults. Two deaths occurred on the passage, both being young children. The whole of the immigrants were landed in excellent health. On making the usual inspection, we found the ship beautifully clean in every compartment. The condenser (Chaplin's patent) worked well, and supplied at the rate of 500 gallons of water in twelve hours. Our attention was directed to the booby hatch over the married-people's compartment, which appeared to us to be insufficiently constructed and fastened to withstand the pressure of water that finds its way amidships. It was washed away more than once on the passage, to the discomfort of the persons occupying the compartment. The immigrants were well satisfied with their treatment. The provisions were good, and served out according to rule. There were no complaints. The surgeon-superintendent, Dr. Gregg, and Captain Malcolm and his officers, fulfilled their respective duties to the immigrants faithfully and conscientiously. We have, <fee, Colin Allan. John Deysdale, M.D. His Honor the Superintendent of Otago. Wm. Thomson.

No. 76. The Hon. H. A. Atkinson to the Agent-Geneeal. (No. 58.) Sic, — Immigration Office, Wellington, 9th March, 1875. I have the honor to transmit herewith copies of the following documents relative to the ship " Lady Jocelyn," which arrived at Lyttelton upon the 21st January : — 1. Immigration Commissioners' report. 2. Surgeon-Superintendent's report. 3. Certified list of births and deaths. I have, &c, The Agent-General for New Zealand, London. H. A. Atkinson.

Enclosure in No. 76. Immigeation Commissionebs' Eepoet on Ship " Lady Jocelyn." The Commissioners report the arrival of this ship on January 21st, after a voyage of seventy-eight days. The health of the immigrants had been good throughout the passage. Pour births had occurred and nineteen deaths —namely, eighteen from infantile diseases and one adult from apoplexy. All the apartments were exceedingly clean; the light and ventilation perfect, combined with ample room. In the married-people's compartment thirty-two berths had been erected on the principle of Johnstone's patent. These berths appear admirably suited for immigrant ships; they not only permit privacy, but materially assist in keeping thorough cleanliness, as the whole of the fittings are easily removed. The surgeon-superintendent approves of the plan, and the immigrants who occupied the berths were very well pleased with them, and much preferred them to the ordinary open bunk. The provisions had been served out in accordance with the dietary scale, the supply was ample, and the quality very good. The cooking and distilling apparatus had worked very satisfactorily throughout the passage. The bath-rooms in the single and married women's compartments had worked admirably, there being throughout the passage a plentiful supply of both hot and cold water. The immigrants had no complaints of any kind to make, but on the contrary spoke highly of the treatment they had received from the surgeon-superintendent and officers of the ship. The matron performed her duties exceedingly well, and appeared well adapted for the situation. The Commissioners would suggest that the enclosed berth for matrons should bo constructed so as to allow them a little more privacy. The class of immigrants was highly satisfactory, and appeared well adapted for the colony. The Commissioners recommend the payment of full gratuities, and the further employment of the surgeon-superintendent, should he desire it. Wm. Donald. John E. Eouse. Lyttelton, 25th January, 1875. J. E. Maech.

No. 77. The Hon. H. A. Atkinson to the Agent-Geneeal. (No. 59.) Sic, — Immigration Office, Wellington, 10th March, 1875. I have the honor to transmit herewith copies of the following documents relative to the ship " City of Dunedin," which arrived at Port Chalmers upon the 20th ultimo : — 1. Immigration Commissioners' report. 2. Certified list of births and deaths upon the voyage. I have, &c, The Agent-General for New Zealand, London. H. A. Atkinson.