HIGH CLASS FURNITURE. CHARLES BIRKS & SONS, WHOLESALE CABINET MANUFACTURERS, UPHOLSTERERS, &c., 2. GREENFIELD STREET, COMMERCIAL ROAD, E. FACTORY AND GOODS ENTRANCE, 38, YALFORD STREET, E. N.B.-Greenfield Street is the fourth turning to the left in the Commercial Road; within five minutes' walk east of Aldgate Station, M. R., and within three minutes' walk from Whitechapel Station, E. L. R. Omnibuses from all parts of West End pass every five minutes. DINING AND DRAWING-ROOM SUITES IN EVERY STYLE AND FINISH, Early English Sideboards, Cabinets, and Bedroom Suites in Stock or Made to Special Order. IRON AND BRASS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. WINDOW CORNICES, POLES, CURTAINS, DRAPERIES, &c. Competent Men sent within 10 miles of Warehouse, free of charge, to take own Plans and Measurements. EXTRACT FROM "THE CIVILIAN," DECEMBER 8TH, 1883. "The stranger, in passing down Greenfield Street, Whitechapel, would never dream that at the back of one of these obscure houses in an obscure street, was situated a manufactory where was produced some of the finest, soundest, and most artistic furniture in the world. The name over the unpretending doorway is that of C. Birks and Sons, a name that has stood there from father to son for generations. We believe that they were the first firm affiliated with the Civil Service Supply Association for the supply of high-class furniture, and we must commend the rare foresight of those who had charge of the preliminary arrangements. On account of the new plan of supplying members with furniture, the name of C. Birks and Sons no longer appears in the catalogue, but, like the fifteen other firms who are equally conspicuous by their absence have to look to their old connections; and we are glad to say that the splendid reputation of Messrs. Birks still brings them orders from the Service, from Hong Kong in the East, to Demerara in the West.' 16 Tu 17 W Foundation Stone laid of New Post Office, St. 351 352 18 TH 19 F Josiah Forshall, M.A., F.R.S., Orientalist and C. S., 353 [died, 1863 354 20 S 21 S 22 M 24 W Sir Philip Francis (Junius), Civil Servant, died, 1818 23 Tu Mr. Childers appntd. Chancellor of Exchequer, 1882 James Smith (jointly author of Rejected Addresses) 25 TH CHRISTMAS DAY [died, 1839 360 26 F BANK HOLIDAY W. Gifford, critic, poet and Civil Servant, died, 1826 366 0 26 0 52 FROM "THE CIVILIAN," 1ST DECEMBER, 1883. The young Civil Servant, no matter what may be the state of his pocket, has to assume and maintain the appearance of a gentleman. But, be this as it may, there is no more occasion for a Civil Servant to "wear his heart upon his sleeve" than for some of those who live in high places to do so. It is a well-known fact that if all the jewellery worn at the Drawing-Rooms had to pass an official test a good many names would be absent from the list of those who had the honour of kissing hands. Such being the case, it would be an uncalled-for piece of self-denial and a doubtful act of economy for Civil Servants, with their distinctions in the way of salaries, and unlimited demands upon limited means, to forego the possession of a watch or other article of jewellery until their means would justify the purchase of nothing but the genuine article. These remarks are particularly appropriate in connection with an illustrated catalogue we have received showing forth the many and wonderful designs obtainable in oroide jewellery, and manufactured by Mr. C. C. Rowe, of No. 92, Brompton Road. It is questionable if any one, without the aid of chemicals, could notice the least difference; in fact, the probabilities are that the Oroide would be selected as the real gold. Accurate timekeepers, having the appearance of 20-guinea watches, are produced at 50s. There are so many things equally deserving of notice that we must recommend a visit, which we are sure will be gratifying. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. KING'S COLLEGE, LONDON. MESSRS. BRAGINTON, WOOD, M.A., WALKE, HINKS, HARCOURT. Last successes: 1 Clerkship, Class I. (1883), 33 of 64 India Office and Men Clerkships (October), 28 of 54 Boy Clerkships (June), 17 of 27 successful London Excise candidates (May), 7 of 12 Assistant-Surveyorships of Taxes (July), 3 Outdoor Customs (June), 3 Engineer Studentships (April), 30 of 60 Female Clerkships (May), Copyists. For Prospectus, with names of the above successful students, &c., address Secretary, King's College, London. THE CIVIL SERVICE CANDIDATE, a weekly circular, 1d., by order through booksellers, or post, 1s. 6d. quarterly, from W. W. Morgan, Hermes Hill, Pentonville, N. SPEC CIVIL SERVICE INSTITUTE, 110, CANNON STREET, CITY OF London. PECIAL PREPARATION for the COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS for ADMISSION into the INDIA and HOME CIVIL SERVICE. Only six candidates are received as resident pupils, at the fee of 210 guineas per annum. Non-resident pupils pay 25 guineas per term of 12 weeks. They will be admitted after having undergone an examination, and thus proved that they have a fair prospect of success. The successful pupils for Student Interpreterships, Army, Navy, Home, and Ceylon Civil Services are over onefourth of all the vacancies that have oecurred during the last five years. The highest scholarship at Gray's Inn was gained by a pupil of this establishment. Principal: Dr. J. KLEIN, M.A., With a large staff of the most eminent Tutors. Author of "The Student's Manual of the History, Laws, and Constitution of England," Third Edition, price 4s. 6d. Civil Service Printing and Publishing Company Limited, 8 Salisbury Court, Fleet Street, London, E.C. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. Lower Division Clerkships, Excise, Outdoor Customs, Boy Clerks, and Copyists. CLAS LASSES for the preparation of Candidates for the above appointments are held at the City of London College, White Street, Moorfields, E.C., on Mondays and Thursdays, under the direction of Messrs. ETHERIDGE, A.K.C., and INCH, of H.M. Civil Service. Fees:-Lower Division, £2 2s. per Term of about 14 weeks; Excise, £1 158. per course of about 24 weeks; other Classes, £1 1s. per Term. For Prospectus, giving full particulars, apply at the College. CIVIL SERVICE CLASSES (Afternoon and Evening) held all the year round, AT THE CIVIL SERVICE ACADEMY, 6, Colquitt St., Liverpool. J. KEEFE, F.R.G.S., &c. PRINCIPAL Assisted by members of H.M. Civil Service. COUNTRY CANDIDATES PREPARED THROUGH THE POST. DURING 1883 upwards of Fifty Appointments were gained by Students from these Clases. About two thirds of the Candidates successful at the Liverpool centre are prepared at this Academy, besides a large number of Country Pupils, who pass at provincial centres. Candidates also prepared for Departmental Examinations. PROSPECTUS ON APPLICATION. |