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emigration of women to the colonies, under conditions set forth in the printed prospectus which I also enclose, together with a copy of my reply. At an interview which I had a short time ago with a gentleman representing the society, I pointed out that, while no doubt there was a largo continuous demand for good experienced domestic servants in New Zealand, yet it would be, in my opinion, necessary, before encouraging a special emigration of educated women not accustomed to such service, to institute careful inquiry as to the openings for their employment when they arrived in the colony. I shall therefore be glad to receive such information as will enable the society to judge how far it is expedient to promote such emigration so far as New Zealand is concerned. I have, &c, Julius Vogel, The Hon. the Minister for Immigration, AVellington, Agent-General.

Enclosure 1 in No. 41. Mrs, Walter Browne to the Agent-General. Women's Emigration Society, Sir, — 38, Belgrave lload, London, S.W. I am instructed by the committee of the Women's Emigration Society to forward to you the enclosed statement of the Society's objects and list of proposed rules. I am to ask whether, if you approve of these, you would be kindly willing to apply to the Government of New Zealand for detailed information as to the extent of the demand for women in different parts of the colony, who belong to the more educated classes, but who are yet prepared to make themselves generally useful as to the particular occupations for which such women are required. You will observe the Society by no means limits itself to sending out women of this class; but it is the class with regard to which the greatest caution is clearly required, and as to which the committee are anxious to obtain the fullest information. With regard to women emigrating as domestic servants, I trust we may consider that any applying through this Society will be placed by the Emigration Office on the same footing as those applying direct, provided they fulfil the required conditions. Waiting for the favour of a reply, I have, &c, Effie S. Browne, Sir Julius Vogel. Hon, Sec.

Enclosure 2 in No. 41. The Agent-General to Mrs. Walter Browne. Madam, — 7, Westminster Chambers, S.W., 13th February, 1880. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note without date, but the envelope bearing the postmark of the 11th instant, containing a statement or prospectus of the Women's Emigration Society. I will submit a copy of your note and enclosure to my Government, and advise you of the result as soon as I know it. In the meanwhile applications recommended by your Society which come within the qualifications and conditions of the emigrants I am empowered to send out, will receive due consideration. I have, &c, Julius Vogel, Mrs. Walter Browne. Agent-General for New Zealand.

No. 42. The Agent-General to the Hon. the Minister for Immigration, Sir, — 7, Westminster Chambers, London, S.W., 20th February, 1880. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 3rd January, No. 1, enclosing copy of an application from the Rev. Joseph Berry for an additional allowance for his services. I do not think Mr. Berry at all overstates his case or the work he did. He laboured indefatigably, and, I believe, with good results. I should think also that the pecuniary results are as he has stated them, and if he had made his applicaton through me I should have recommended it for favourable consideration. I have, &c, Julius Vogel, The Hon, the Minister for Immigration, Agent-General.