The Bending Of Wood.

This would give a product uniform in density and rigidity throughout its whole length , with the fibre undisturbed on the outer curve , to resist any tendency to change the shape produced . The long curve gradually adapting itself to the curve of tbe mould , would amount to double on successive manipulation , if unrestrained ; wood has

been compressed into one-third of its primary bulk , with every quality improved to resist decay- and wear in use . Nothing can be reasonably urged in support of the popular belief of tbe necessity to produce or permit tension and elongation in successful wood bending . Tension and elongation are required or permitted only in consequence of the uses of imperfect apparatus—elongation is

positively indispensable in machines that bend , from one end , or in one direction from the point of bending , and that press the wood against the mould with such power as to prevent all movements ofthe fibre , producing in advance of the point of bending a wave-like movement among tbe fibres of the wood , held rigidly confined and straight , until suddenly made to take the curve of the mould .

The movement in advance ofthe bending gradually accumulates a power that resists compression thus attempted , and before the completion of the process , ancl in order to save the machine or the process , relaxation of restraint is

required , and is followed by elongation of the wood , however small it may be . Tension acts upon tbe fibre , giving a ' product uneven throughout its wh . ole length , and more liable to change the artificial shape . It is obvious that any augmentation of restraint during the process must g ive such results , and that the machinery in use for the bending of wood is far from having reached perfection .

There can and will be machinery constructed to bend large timbers for marine and other structures , over any arc or curve that will not require a reduction of its bulk , by the compression of the inner curve , to less than one-half its lateral size . Past experience has shown that wood-bending machinery is most profitably employed in the production of similar articles , for which there is an unlimited

demand that will continue , because of the suitableness and superiority of bent wood for these purposes . Iron or jointed structures are generally used on a large scale ; but there can be no doubt that timber of the most imposing dimensions can be bent into many convenient forms , with considerable increase to its strength , and the appearance of the structure in which it is employed . The

subject is well worthy of the attention of inventive mechanics . Steaming wood , ] 3 reviously to submitting ifc to a bending force , is now employed . —Journal of the Board of Arts and Manufactures , Canada .

India Civil Service.

INDIA CIVIL SERVICE .

The following regulations for examinations for the Civil Service of India , which has heen officially forwarded to us , may he of interest to many of our readers who have sons or other relatives wishing to enter the Civil Service of India : — 1 . In June or July , 1863 , an examination of candidates will he held in London . Not less than — candidates will be selected , if so many shall he found duly qualified . Of these , — will be selected for the Presidency of Bengal— for that of Madras

, , ancl — for that of Bombay * Notice will hereafter be given of the days and place of examination . 2 . Any natural-born subject of her Majesty , who shall he desirous of entering the Civil Service in India , will he entitled to be examined at such examination , provided he shall , on or before the 1 st of May , 1863 , have transmitted to the Civil Service CommissionersDean ' s YardLondonS . W . —

, , , ( a ) A certificate of his birth , showing that his age on tho 1 st of May , 1863 , will be above eighteen years and under twenty-two years ; ( J ) A certificate , signed hy a physician or surgeon , of his having no disease , constitutional affection , or bodily infirmity , unfitting him for the Civil Service of India ; ( e ) Satisfactory proof of good moral character ;

( d ) A statement of those of the Branches of knowledge hereinafter enumerated in which he desires to be examined . 3 . In any case iu which a doubt may arise as to the eligibility of a candidate is respect of age , health , or character , such inquiries as may he necessary will he instituted hy the Civil Service Commissioners . 4-. The examination will take place only in the following brunches of knowledge : ' *—

. Marks . English Language ancl Literature—Composition 500 English Literature and History , including- that of the Laws and Constitution 1000 1500 Language , Literature , and History of Greece 750

„ „ „ Eome 750 „ „ „ Prance 375 „ „ „ Germany ... 375 Italy 375 Mathematics , Pure ancl Mixed 1250 Natural Science ] that is , ( 1 . ) Chemistry , ( 2 . ) Electricity ancl Magnetism , ( 3 . ) Natural History ( 4 . ) Geologyand ( 5 . ) Mineralogy 500

, , * .

Moral Sciences j that is , Logic , Mental and Moral Philosophy 500 Sanskrit Language and Literature 500 Arabic Language and Literature 500 7375 5 . The merit of the persons examined will he estimated h

y marks , ancl the number set opposite to each branch in the preceding regulation denotes the greatest number of marks that can he obtained in respect of it . 6 . No candidate will he allowed any marks in respect of any subject of examination unless he shall be considered to possess a competent knowledge of that subject . 7 . The examination willl he condneted hy means of printed

questions and written answers , ancl by viva voce Examination , as may be deemed necessary . S . The marks obtained by each candidate , in respect of each of the subjects in which he shall have been examined , will be added up , ancl the names of the — candidates who shall have obtained a greater aggregate number of marks than any of the remaining candidates will he set forth in order of merit , and

such candidates shall be deemed to be selected candidates for the Civil Service of India . They shall be permitted to choose , according to the order in which they stand , as long as a choice remains , the presidency to which they shall be appointed . 9 . In June or July 1 S 64 , a further examination of the selected candidates will take place in the following subjects : — 3 Iailcs

-. ., ^ Sanskrit 500 ( . Vernacular Languages of India ( each ) ... 350 * £ * Each candidate may name one or two languages . If he name one only , he must name either Sanskrit or a vernacular language current in the Presidency which he has selected .

2 . The history and geography of India 500 3 . The general principles of jurisprudence and the elements of Hindu and Mahommedan Law 1000 4 . Political economy 500 In this , as in the proceeding examination , the mei'it of the candidates examined will be estimated hy marks , ancl the number set opposite to each subject denotes the greatest number of

marks that can be obtained in respect of it . The examination will be conducted by means of printed questions and written answers , mid hy viva voce examination , as may he deemed necessary .