In pursuance and exercise of the powers conferred by "The Civil Service Act, 1866," and its amendments, and of all other powers and authorities vested in me in that behalf, I, James Prendergast, for and on behalf of His Excellency the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, and as his duly-appointed Deputy, do hereby make the following regulations respecting the travelling allowances of officers in the Civil Service of New Zealand, and the hours of attendance, and do direct that the same shall come into force on the first day of February next ensuing.