HOLIDAYS, &c. The usual Holidays are 1. New Year's Day. 2. Good Friday. 3. Queen's Birth-day. 4. Queen's Accession. 5. Queen's Coronation. 6. Prince of Wales' Birth-day. 7. Christmas Day. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The extent of Leave varies according to the Rules of the different Departments. In some Offices a Fortnight is allowed; in others, Three Weeks or a Month. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE. In general, from Ten till Four throughout all the Offices. Evening attendance from Six to Eight is frequently required when public business is pressing. |