192 THE DOMINION ADMINISTRATION.

tion in subjects best adapted to test the fitness of the
candidates for the vacant office. The Head of the Department
in selecting is to choose “the person whom he considers best
fitted for the office having due reference to any special
duties incident to the office, to the qualifications and fitness
shown by the candidates respectively during their examinason
 and to the record of their previous conduct in the
service.”
In the case of certain professional men such as barristers,
attorneys, architects, actuaries, land surveyors, draughtsmen,
engineers, military or civil officers of artillery in the Militia
Department and graduates of a Royal Military College, the
examination may be dispensed with on a report from the
Deputy Head concurred in by the Head".
Probation. ~~ Every promotion is subject to not less than six months
orobation and at any time during the first year the Head
nay reject the person promoted”.
The Deputy Head and all officers, chief clerks, clerks,
messengers, sorters and packers are required to take the oath
of allegiance as well as the following oath.
“I (A. B.) solemnly and sincerely swear that I will faithfully
 and honestly fulfil the duties which devolve upon me
as ——— and that I will not ask, or receive, any sum of
money, services, recompense, matter, or thing whatsoever
directly or indirectly in return for what I have done or may
do in the discharge of any of the duties of my said office
except my salary or what may be allowed me by law or by
srder of the Governor in Council.”
The clerk of the Privy Council and all clerks under him
and any officer of whom the Governor-General requires the
same take the above oath with the following addition: —
“And that I will not without due authority in that behalf
disclose or make known any matter or thing which comes to
my knowledge by reason of my employment as ———.”
1 R S.C.e. 17, 8. 4. 2 Th. 8. 48.

Oath of
Vice.