“A CAREER FOR BOYS.”

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3602, 14 October 1920, Page 4

“A CAREER FOR BOYS.”

The Public Service Commissioner has placed before parents an exposition of what the Public Service has to offer as a vocation in life for boys. Having read what the little booklet states we arc surprised that any special effort should be necessary /o induce boys to take positions in the

Dominion’s Public' Service. Boys who have passed out of Standard six are'Offered £65 per annum to commence with, and if are located out of their home town, an additional £4O is given as board' allowance. Lads who pass the Civil Service Entrance, Senior Free Place, or equivalent examination may bo engaged at a salary of £BS a year, with a lodging allowance of <£4o if called upon to reside away from home. While those who have matriculated begin in the Public Service with a salary of £IOO a year, with a lodging'allowance of £3O a year, if they cannot live at home. But with these liberal salaries the advantages offered by the Public Service Commissioner only commence; sixth standard lads are given opportunity of attending special classes in order that they may~pass the Civil Service Examination and move up to the higher grade. Lads accepting appointments in Wellington are taken care of from the moment they alight from the railway train, provision is made, if desired, for their board at ‘^lionbatfk,’ 1 that magnificently equipped and managed hostel, conducted by the Young Men’s Christian Association. Facilities are provided for study, and having a lengthy knowledge of Mr R. Darrock as a successful member of the teaching profession, who has been appointed by the Government as tutor, to coach lads free of charge, we are convinced that every boy will be equipped for moving up to a higher grade in the Service in the shortest possible time. A parental Commissioner demands of lads only a half day’s duty each day, the other half being devoted to their tuition under Mr Darfochi who will also exercise a general supervision over the welfare of the lads. As though this were not enough a medical will "be available to ensure that the health of ,the Tads is properly looked after, It.shoulu be noted by parents that promotion in the Civil Service does not depend on length of service, social standing, political patronage, or any such nonsense. but purely on combined considerations of seniority and, above all, fitness. WeTitrongly advise parents interested to 'write for further information on this subject to the Secretary, Public Service Commissioner. Wellington.