There are very few applications formarried couples and single men. The demand for single women continues much as before, while hardly so great in Christchurch and its immediate neighbourhood, strong, active girls for the country districts are urgently inquired for. It must be borne in mind, however, that so recently after the arrival of a large num ber of single women, the demand is not so great. We have no doubt that the single women expected by the Blue Jacket, due in October, will meet with .ready engagements at good wages, especially if they are equal to those sent out by the Bombay, of whom, since their arrival, report speaks very highly. At the present time there are 15 applications on the books at the Female Home for good general servants aud cooks, the wages for the former being from £25 to £3O. and for the latter £35 to £45;

There is no demand for mechanics, if we except good country blacksmiths, a few of whom are wanted, and who would receive good wages.
The immigrants expected by the Blue Jacket, due early next month, will, no doubt, meet with employment at good wages.
The Lyttelton Times. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1866. GENERAL SUMMARY.
