itself. We must cut down the red tape and divide the postal service into the express division and the letter division. These are two distinct divisions. In one a man is a pack horse and in the other he is a letter carrier. I am thoroughly convinced that the parcel post congests the service." He closed by commending the letter carriers for their loyalty to the Nation during the war and said that, in reward for their services, they should receive better pay.

"Any economy that provides for a cut in wages in the civil service will be false and will end in disaster," said Congressman W. H. Kirkpatrick, of this Congressional district, in a brief address. He said the slogan of this administration appears to be "economy," which can't be applied too strongly in many departments, but the Government must go slow with its application in the civil service.

Congressman Fred B. Gernerd, of Allentown, Pa., brought cheer when he said: "The Post Office Department is a wonderfully big organization and as far as I am concerned, if I can help humanize the Department I am going to do it. When I see how they have become almost human caravans, it is about time to put humanity into our men. Although the Congressman commended the letter carriers for their service during the war, he was unable to give any hope for a raise in salary for at least four years, because it is now almost impossible for the Government to meet current expenses.

Other speakers included State President "Dick" Quinn, the old war horse, of Philadelphia; Clarence F. Stinson, of the Executive Board of the N. A. L. C.; our local postmaster, A. H. Barthold; District Attorney Richard Iobst, of Lehigh County, and John Patton, of Philadelphia.

During the meeting Toastmaster Eshbach read letters of regret from Postmaster General Will H. Hays and Secretary of Labor James J. Davis.

The local committee of arrangements, who were responsible for the decided success of the event, were Michael A. McNamara, chairman; Harry F. Metzger, secretary; Arthur Kluge, George A. Solt and Peter J. Mellon.

The Marine Postal Service Detroit, Mich., boasts of the only marine postal delivery system in the world; its letter carriers, recruited from the ranks of city delivery men with marine or life-saving experience are the highest paid letter carriers in the United States, because Congress has recognized the hazardous nature of the employment and allows them $2,100 per annum. Service is given to the mariners of the Great Lakes, which some seasons number as high as 21,000, from the opening until the close of the navigation season, during the twenty-four hours of each day, ice, snow, sleet and darkness being no obstacles.

Established in 1895 with a personnel of three carriers, who handled 47,000 pieces of mail the first season, it has grown to a force of seven men who handle approximately

one million and a quarter pieces of mail each season.

Its operation cannot be better described than it was by former First Assistant Postmaster General Daniel C. Roper, in his book entitled, "The United States Post Office," who writes as follows: "As the mammoth whalebacks and freighters pass through the Detroit River they are met by a boat letter-carrier in midstream. The mail is collected and delivered without even requiring the steamer to slacken its speed. This hazardous and important service is continuous throughout the twentyfour hours of each day.

"Mail addressed to the boats is sent to the Marine Station of the Detroit postoffice and is there separated according to the names of vessels, arranged alphabetically, and put aboard a steam tug. The tug proceeds to midstream to await approaching vessels. When the vessel arrives within a certain distance of the tug, one of the letter carriers enters a rowboat with the mail for the approaching vessel, and rows toward a point in the river at which he will converge with the oncoming vessel. Near the point of convergence the carrier throws a line up to one of the crew of the passing vessel, who catches and makes it fast. As the rowboat is towed with dashing speed alongside the large vessel, some one aboard the vessel lowers a bucket or hamper containing mail for dispatch. The carrier removes this mail and places in the hamper or bucket mail addressed to the vessel. The bucket is then drawn aboard, the line released, and the carrier returns to the tug to await the arrival of the next vessel.

"When traffic is heavy and two or more vessels are passing at the same time, the carrier in the rowboat serves one vessel, while the carrier who remains on the steam tug serves another from the tug by means of a bucket fastened to a long pole. In the latter case the tug steams alongside the larger vessel while the exchange of mails takes place.

"The operation which has been described is performed by the carriers about 20,000 times during each shipping season, extending from April to December. * * * In this mail are to be found orders from headquarters to the masters of the boats, the reports of the masters to their employers, messages exchanged between members of the crew and their families on shore, and innumerable communications of other kinds, including, since the establishment of the parcel post service, packages containing laundry and other necessaries for the men."

So familiar are the marine letter carriers with the vessels that they can name them as soon as they come in sight. At night, however, it is necessary for them to call to the crew with a megaphone for the name of the vessel before a delivery can be made. When the line is thrown back into the water after a delivery has been made, the momentum gained by traveling with the speed of the freighter, and the skilful use of the rowboat rudder, is usually sufficient

to prevent the rope being caught in the wheel of the freighter, but in case this should occur a small hatchet carried in the rowboat is used to chop off the rope before the rowboat is drawn in the wheel.

If your vacation travels carry you into our city this summer, do not fail to visit the marine postoffice, and assist in making a few marine deliveries. THE CUB REPORTER.

Detroit, Mich.

Former Postmaster Honored At a testimonial dinner given to our former postmaster, E. Tracy Lanterman, May 7, the employees of the East Orange, N. J. postoffice, presented him with a gold watch.

Assistant Postmaster M. E. Davis, in his presentation speech, dwelt on the kind acts of Mr. Lanterman in his eight years as postmaster, lauding his good judgment, particularly on "angles and curves."

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Mr. Lanterman, in replying, was visibly touched at the kind feelings and admiration of his former employSuffice it to say that Tracy Lanterman was more of a comrade and pal than a strict taskmaster. The latch string of his office was always out to all, committees were received in a kindly spirit, he made many concessions, his judgment and interpretation of the Postal Laws and Regulations were always timely. He took great interest in our social affairs also. We feel sure that he will make as great a success in his new undertaking as he has done in his last.

Seventy-eight were present, including our new postmaster, who seems to be a "regular fellow," too, Mr. Ragsdale, the ex-postmaster's new employer, and Judge Clancy, who acted as toastmaster. There were no other guests.

Judge Clancy allowed each employee two minutes to express himself, with a fine of a day's pay for each two minutes over the allotment. Several were fined, President Briscoe being fined two weeks' pay.

The names of the speakers were written on cards, the pet names by which they were known in the office being used. The Judge in looking them over, hoped that there wouldn't be any libel suits as a result, there being such names as "Giggling" Gilcrist, "Steamer" Flannigan, "Gunboat" Smith, "Blue Nose," etc., the only exception being "Othello" Travis, and "Bubbles" Edwards, who were announced with the prefix of "Mr."

Travis, who was custodian of the first aid kit, disappeared at the psychological moment, when we were most enthusiastically enthralled with kit and all, thus breaking up an otherwise enjoyable evening.

Jos. E. HILTON, Secretary.

Copies of the revised Constitution of the N. A. L. C., containing the Constitution and Laws of all the different features of our Association, can be purchased from the National Secretary for 10 cents a copy. Each delegate elected to the St. Louis Convention should have a copy of the National Constitution in his possession.

Proposed amendments to the Constitution of the N. A. L. C., or the Constitution for the Government of Subordinate Branches, or State and District Associations, or the M. B. A., or the N. S. B. A., should be considered and acted upon by the Branch and submitted to the National Secretary for publication in the Postal Record before the meeting of the National Convention.

Traveling cards can only be issued for the term per capita tax has been paid. Traveling cards for members cost two cents each. Branches desiring traveling cards good until December 31, 1921, must remit the semi-annual dues before their order can be filled. All supplies must be ordered through the Branch Secretary and the necessary remittance forwarded with the order.

Is every regular and substitute carrier in your office a member of the Branch? If not, the officers and members should invite non-members to join. Many Branches have instituted a campaign to have every eligible regular and substitute carrier join the Branch. Committees have been appointed by Branch officers for this purpose.

Has your Branch taken action to increase your membership?

Each Branch should endeavor to report a 100 per cent membership to the St. Louis Convention.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Owing to the volume of work incident to the preparations for our National Convention to be held in St. Louis, Mo., in September, the next succeeding issues of the Postal Record will be mailed to our members earlier than usual. The July number will be mailed June 20 and copy should reach the Editor not later than June 10. The August number will be mailed July 12 and copy should reach the Editor on or before July 4. The September number will be mailed August 8 and copy should reach the Editor not later than August 1.

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The officers of each Branch will confer favor on the National Secretary by remitting per capita tax and mailing credential cards at The an early date. extra work involved in making preparations for the National Convention will be lightened by the thought that you are desirous of giving your help. If the secretary of each Branch will mail per capita tax and credential cards before July 1, 1921, it will be of material help to us. The work of preparing for the National Convention is extremely heavy and must be completed in time to send the books and papers of the Association to St. Louis to be audited before the convention opens for business. You will lighten our burdens if you will have the per capita tax and credential cards mailed to this office at an early date.

Proposed amendments to the Constitution should be prepared and submitted. Article XV, Sec. 2, of the Constitution reads as follows:

"Sec. 2. Any three members of a Subordinate Branch in good standing may present in writing, signed by them. at a regular meeting of the Subordinate Branch, amendments to the Constitution and Laws of the National Association, which, if endorsed by a two-thirds vote of the Subordinate Branch, shall be forwarded to the National Secretary under seal of the Subordinate Branch. The Secretary shall cause such amendments to be printed in the official journal of this Association at least thirty days prior to a National Convention, when they shall be referred to and reported upon by the Committee on Constitution and Laws for action: Provided further, That any officer or delegate may during the first two days of any biennial meeting present amendments in writing, which shall be endorsed by at least two others, and referred as provided above."

RESOLUTIONS

Resolutions adopted by the Branch for presentation to the National Convention should be prepared in duplicate and mailed to the National Secretary at least two weeks prior to the opening date of the convention. All resolutions not in the hands of the National Secretary at that time must bear the endorsements of at least fifteen delegates in order to receive the attention of the convention. These resolutions will be placed in the hands of the Committee on Resolutions three days prior to the opening of the convention, and the committee will have the resolutions prepared and printed and in good order for presentation to the delegates on the first day of the session. This will give the delegates an opportunity to study the different questions that will be submitted for their decision.

If the above suggestions and constitutional requirements are noted and complied with by the officers of our Branches it will greatly expedite the work of this office as well as the preliminary routine work of the convention and promote a prompt consideration of all resolutions and amendments by the respective committees and the convention.

Local Daylight Saving Laws

April 26, 1921. Numerous inquiries have been received by the Department relative to the adoption of State laws and city or town ordinances governing day-light saving. Inasmuch as it is impracticable for the Department to issue uniform and positive instructions on account of the varying conditions in dif ferent sections of the country, this matter will be left to the discretion of postmasters who have full knowledge of local conditions.

Schedules of employees must be arranged and maintained so as to insure the most expeditious dispatch and delivery of the mails, and when necessary, to attain this end the schedules of distributing clerks, carriers, and collectors, should be based on mail train schedules.

Postmasters will be held responsible for the prompt handling of the mails and any changes of schedule deemed expedient to conform to the provisions of local or State be laws regarding day-light saving may inaugurated provided such changes comply with the law governing hours of service of postoffice employees and will not cause delay to mails or impair the service.

HUBERT WORK,

First Asst. Postmaster General.

Soliciting Magazine Subscriptions First Asst. Postmaster General, Washington, April 25, 1921. It has been brought to the attention of the Department that certain magazine agencies and dealers make it a practice to circularize postmasters and postoffice employees, requesting them to solicit and take subscriptions for magazines and periodicals and to use postage stamps in remitting funds collected.

Acting under sections 171 and 703, Postal Laws and Regulations, the Department has ruled that postoffice employees in the classified civil service may not act as agents for newspapers, magazines, or other publications or solicit subscriptions therefor, and this ruling should be brought to the attention of all employees.

Furthermore, postmasters and all other employees in the postal service are prohibited by law from disposing of postage stamps in the payment of debts, the purchase of merchandise, etc., which would render it unlawful for any employees in the service to use stamps in making remittances for magazine subscriptions. The violation of this law incurs a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both.

Date of Birth of Appointees

Postmasters of offices of the first and second classes are advised that since it is necessary, in administering the retirement act, to certify the date of birth of the employee to be retired, this bureau desires to secure this information at the time employees coming under its jurisdiction are appointed. With this in view the next issue of Form 1531 will be provided with a column in which the date of birth shall be indicated at the time the form is submitted to the district civil service secretary for endorsement and transmission to the Department. Pending the issuance of the new edition of Form 1531 postmasters are requested to change the heading of column 2 of the present form to read: "Date of birth" instead of "Age," and in the future to furnish the date of birth with each nomination submitted covering an appointment coming under the jurisdiction of this bureau.

HUBERT WORK,
First Asst. Postmaster General.

Holiday Hours

First Asst. Postmaster General, Washington, May 12, 1921. The Department's attention has been again directed to the action of postmasters at first and second class postoffices in observing holiday hours on days which are not enumerated by law as embodied in sections 284 and 311 of the Postal Laws and Regulations. Postmasters have been repeatedly cautioned through the medium of the Postal Bulletin to correct this abuse. In order to insure a uniform practice, postmasters are hereby informed that they will be held responsible for the enforcement of the law at their offices.

Personal

Items under this head, $1.00 for not more than 30 words, to members only.

Any carrier in Philadelphia, Pa., Columbus, Ohio, or Dayton, or any first class office in Ohio or Pennsylvania, wanting to transfer to South Bend, Ind., address Will Reply, care of Postal Record, Washington, D. C. Carrier, $1,800, New York City, wants transfer to small city. Excellent opportunity for one to see the big city or further an ambition. Mean business. Who's ready? R. F. D. considered. Address, American, care of Postal Record, Washington, D. C.

Carrier, $1,600 grade, Minot, N. Dak., wants to trade with carrier anywhere. Good two-trip residence district, and first class office and officials to work under. Personal reasons for transferring. Address all mail to Carrier No. 3, Minot, N. Dak.

Philadelphia carrier, $1,600 grade, desires transfer with carrier in Chicago or any first class city west of the Mississippi River. All communications answered. Address "Liberty," care of Postal Record, Washington, D. C.

Clerk, in hustling Puget Sound City, desires transfer to Colorado, Missouri or Kansas. California considered. Address Olympic, care of Postal Record, Wash., D. C.

Carrier, Portland, Oreg., would like to trade with a carrier in Arizona, New Mexico, or Texas, on account of health. Address, Oregon, care of Postal Record, Washington, D. C.

Carrier, $1,800 grade, Racine, Wis., desires transfer with carrier in Pacific Northwest; small town near Portland Oreg., or Tacoma, Wash., preferred. Address, Carrier 22, Racine, Wis.

Carrier No. 3, $1,800, two-trip residence route, Rochester, Minn., desires transfer with carrier in either city, St. Paul or Minneapolis. Address J. A. L., care of Postal Record, Washington, D. C.

Clerk, $1,800 grade, in Omaha postoffice, would like trade with carrier in second class office in Nebraska. Working conditions good here. Will answer all letters. Address L. E. Luther, Registry Section, Harvey Station, Omaha, Nebr.

Washington, D. C., carrier wishes to transfer with a carrier of Providence, R. I. I have good three-trip route. Family reason. Address "Clark," care of Postal Record, Washington, D. C.

Clerk, $1,800 grade, in a growing city of Southwestern Michigan, desires to transfer with clerk in ColoEastern Oregon rado, Idaho, Washington. Address, Wolverine, care of Postal Record, Washington, D. C.

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A carrier in first class office in Indiana desires a transfer with a clerk or carrier in Southern Kentucky or Tennessee. Other southern States considered. Address all communications to A. C. Bruce, Carrier No. 8, Peru, Ind.

Brooklyn, N. Y., carrier desires a transfer with a carrier of either of the following cities of Massachusetts: Springfield, Chicopee Falls, Holyoke, Northampton, Pittsfield, No. Adams, Worcester, So. Bridge, Greenfield or Leominster, or the following in Connecticut: New Britain, Middletown, Waterbury, Hartford, Meriden or Ansonia. Will consider any other inland city of these States or Stroudsburg, Pa., also rural route. Excellent reasons. All letters answered. Address, Dry Air, care of Postal Record, Washington, D. C.

New Jersey Tri-County Association

The fourth anniversary of the TriCounty Association, District No. 1, N. A. L. C., of New Jersey, was celebrated by a banquet at Klein's Hotel, New Brunswick, N. J., on the evening of May 7, 1921, by seventy letter carriers and their guests.

Among the invited guests were Walter P. Ellis, of Camden, president of the New Jersey State Association, N. A. L. C., and National Executive Committeemen Clarence F. Stinson, of Bayonne, N. J., and W. A. Monahan, of Brooklyn, N. Y.

These gentlemen made the addresses of the evening, and were eagerly listened to by all present.

Other guests were Postmaster R. F. White and Assistant Postmaster J. H. Terrill, of Perth Amboy, N. J., Abm. Reger, postmaster, and James Masker, assistant postmaster Somerville, N. J.

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Short addresses were also made by Messrs. Terrill and Reger and Brothers Gardner, of New Brunswick, and McCormack, of Plainfield.

Alva Dunham, president of the Association, acted as toastmaster, and the address of welcome was made by Jos. Schlosser, chairman of the banquet committee.

Excellent music was furnished by Knoll's orchestra and entertainment was also given by three artists.

The dinner was of such quality as only the Kleins can serve, and the general sentiment expressed by the members on leaving was that the event should be made a yearly affair. Jos. A. SKILLMAN.

Bound Brook, N. J.

Postmaster General Hays
Commended

Hon. Will H. Hays, Postmaster Gen-
eral, Washington, D. C.
Greetings and Salutations to our Hon-
ored Chief:

The sentiments to which you have given utterance on March 9, to the American people, and to postal employees in particular, are highly commendable, and worthy of the cause in which we are engaged; they fill a long felt want.

It would be very indecorous on our part, if we failed to convey to you our keen appreciation of the kindness which you have manifested for the welfare of postal employees. Language fails to properly express to you our feelings. Under your generalship we not only can, but will, do the job, and efficiently, too.

You can rely upon every member of Branch 56, N. A. L. C., to aid you in restoring the postal service of the United States to the proud place it once occupied with the American people, and also in making your administration thereof fill the brightest page in the history of the Post Office Department. May success and victory attend you and crown your every effort.

With kindest regards, we are,
Yours for efficient service,

EDWIN B. WADE, President.
ALEX MACDONALD, Secretary.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Forwarding and Return of Undeliverable Matter of the Second, Third and Fourth Classes.

Third Asst. Postmaster General,

Washington, March 25, 1921. Attention is called to the provisions of amended sections 595 and 637, Postal Laws and Regulations, and the instructions in the annual Postal Guide and monthly supplements thereto pertaining to the treatment of undeliverable mail of the second, third, and fourth classes and the conditions under which it may be forwarded or returned charged with the postage therefor to be collected on delivery. Complaints reaching the department indicate that these regulations and instructions are not being observed by many postmasters and all concerned are, therefore, strictly enjoined to be more careful in this respect hereafter. Particular care should be taken to observe the following requirements which, judging from the complaints received, are frequently ignored:

(a) Matter of the second, third, or fourth class which is undeliverable as originally addressed may not be forwarded to another postoffice charged with the forwarding postage to be collected on delivery unless the matter itself bears a pledge guaranteeing payment of such postage or, in the case of fourth-class matter, it is perishable and of obvious value. In all other cases the forwarding postage must be prepaid before the matter may be forwarded. Likewise, matter of these classes may not be returned charged with the return postage to be collected on delivery unless it bears a pledge to pay such postage, or the matter is of the fourth class of a perishable nature and obvious value.

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(b) All matter of the second, third, and fourth classes, including catalogues and other advertising literature, regardless of its value, which bears the sender's pledge to pay return postage thereon, and perishable fourth-class matter of obvious value, must, as soon as the fact that it undeliverable is definitely ascertained the period indicated in the sender's return request has expired, be returned to the sender charged with the return postage to be collected on delivery. Such matter must not be returned, however, until it shall be actually ascertained to be undeliverable on the other hand, the matter should not be held for a longer period than that specified in the sender's return card.

(c) The amended regulations referred to do not contemplate that a notice on Form 3548 or Form 3540, respectively, shall be furnished with respect to mail of the second, third, or fourth class which under these regulations is to be forwarded or returned charged with the forwarding or return postage, as the case may be, to be collected on delivery and, therefore, such notices should not be furnished under the conditions indicated.

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(d) When the sender of matter obvious value of the second, third, or fourth class which is undeliverable but not returnable under amended section 637, Postal Laws and Regulations, charged with the return postage to be collected on delivery, has been properly notified on Form 3540 or otherwise and he desires the return of the matter. he should furnish the amount of postage required for that purpose as stated in the notice in order that the return postage may be prepaid. The regulation does not contemplate that sender shall be notified on Form 3540 and then have the privilege of having the matter returned postage collect, thus imposing unwarranted labor and expense upon the postal service.

Board of Trustees:

Brothers:

April, 1921.

GENERAL FUND

$2,374 54

Benefit Certificates Registration Fees

3 50

3 50

20

Fines

Supplies

Total

April

Company

Salary for April..

$41 66

Salary for April.

250 00

100 00

75.00

25.00

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2/3 Full Total Assessed

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$1,653 35

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Saturday Half Holidays

Why don't Congress grant the letter carriers a Saturday half-holiday? Is it because they do not want it or does Congress think the Saturday half-holiday isn't a good thing? Well, I believe the letter carriers want it, but have been a little shy about asking for it, and I don't see why Congress wouldn't grant it if we would only use a little effort to get them to consider the proposition.

There isn't any argument but that the Saturday half-holiday is a good thing for everyone concerned, for if it wouldn't be, it would have been discontinued long ago. Instead of knocking it out, there are more every year adopting the Saturday noon closing. Of course, there are some places of business that will not allow closing on Saturdays, but in these cases they close on Wednesday. We will admit that when a factory closes at noon on

Saturday they are nothing out, for the men don't work and the majority, of course, don't get paid for the time they lose. Right here I want to say that the Government would not lose a penny either, for we would do the same amount of work each year just the same.

Perhaps some would say that it leaves too much mail for Monday morning. Of course we would have more, but what do we do after a holiday? We get by very easily and never hear any complaints. Almost all the business routes leave a large amount of mail in their cases on Saturday, while a large amount is delivered to empty offices. Now, wouldn't it be much better to leave all of this mail at the postoffice, where it is safe, than to deliver it to an office that is closed and place it at the mercy of the janitors or any one else who has access to the office other than the proprietor?

No doubt there would be some com

plaints, but has anything good ever been done without someone grumbling? Very likely not. Why do we or any one else want the Saturday half-holiday? Just to get in a few idle moments? I do not think that is the reason, for had it been it would surely have been discontinued during the rush period in the past few years. I will admit that some use it for that purpose, but the majority take advantage of the half-holiday and use it for what it was intended, such as recreation, to indulge in different sports or to witness them or to have outings with their families. Others use it to do shopping or to transact very important business and, in fact, so many things can be done on Saturday afternoon that cannot be done on Sunday that it would take much space to tell them all.

Dayton, Ohio.

HENRY ALTWIG.

Association

THIS ASSOCIATION PAYS AN INDEMNITY OF TEN ($10.00) DOLLARS A WEEK for loss of time resulting from disability caused by accident or disease FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY-SIX WEEKS in any year, the said indemnities to be drawn at once or at different times during the year,

AT A COST OF 55 CENTS A MONTH

The monthly premium is fifty cents and the monthly per capita five cents.

Benefits begin on the eighth day of disability in every case and are paid for each whole day of disability thereafter.

Benefits are paid for fractional parts of a week, after the first week of disability, in all cases.

Benefits are paid by check through the local clerks, who act as the agents of this Association in each branch.

Certificates are in force and benefits are payable on them thirty days after the date of their issue.

Members who leave the letter carrier service may retain their membership in this Association.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP

All letter carriers who are in good health and under 46 years of age, who are members in good standing in a branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers are eligible to membership.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

Apply to the local clerk for an application blank. Fill out the same and return it, with the necessary application fees. to him If the branch is without a clerk apply direct to the chief clerk of the National Sick Benefit Association, John T. Mugavin, Cincinnati, Ohio. In that case, if your application is approved, you not only become the first member of this Association in your branch, but its local clerk as well, and will be entitled to hold that office until your successor is elected or appointed. But whoever holds the office must be a member of the National Sick Benefit Association.

NOTICE TO CLERKS

All remittances, on account of monthly dues, must be forwarded by you in time to be received at the Chief Clerk's office not later than the 30th of each month. Monthly reports of the number and standing of the membership in each Branch, on the blanks furnished by the Association, must be forwarded with the remittance. All other remittances and reports should be promptly forwarded and especial care taken in the matter of members' claims for benefits, to see that the applications for same are properly filled out and are made as soon as the benefits are

due. Prompt applications for benefits will insure their speedy payment, if correct, and in view of this assurance it would seem to be the duty of every clerk to get these claims in on time.

"Application for Membership," "Application for Sick Benefit" and "Monthly Report" blanks, also "Members' Receipt Books" will be furnished on application to the Chief Clerk.