New Britain herald., 1916-05-19
POST OFFICE HAS
 HAD FINE YEAR
Postmaster Delaney's Administra-
 tion Crowned With Glory

The first 365 days of duty as post master in the local office of Uncle Sam. by William F. Delaney, leaves no doubts of the wisdom of the selec- ton to that important post, by the late congressman from this district, the vast improvem in the service the rapid gains in receipts and postal savings, coupled with the excellent service rendered by the capable corps of subordinates employed in the office, establishing that fact.
 Started Right Early.
 A resume of the years work by Postmaster Delaney will be seen in the report covering that period of time. Shortly after his inauguration master Delaney announced that bus mess at the general delivery window, which had become a nuisance, due to the hundreds of calls made by DllJlng and cooing couples who made 1t practice of conducting their love af- fairs unknown to their parents through this medium, would be con- ducted along more stringent lines, thus eliminating eighty per cent of the calls, The habit of converting the lobby of the building into a trysting place. was also discontinued due through this strict rule.
 Employes Kept Busy.
 Compiled figures show that during 1a ha o1o ark have handled the following pieces of out going mail: First class, s,oOO,00O, second class, twenty-four tons; third class, 300,OO0 pieces; fourth class. 350,o00 pieces; incoming mails, first class, 5000, 900 pieces; second class, thirty tons; third class, 100000 pieces; fourth class, 100000 pieces.
 The Finances Gained.
 Records for receipts every month were established, the grand total showing over $160,0OO compared with about $145,ooo during the preceding year. The total gain in receipts amounted to over $16,000. Renewed life was evident in the postal savings bank, the total receipts for the year amounting to s84,554, compared with s69239 in 1915, a gain of $16,315.
 Changes In Service.
 During the year three clerks were separated from the service by dismiss sal In their places were placed Carriers Mclean, Seitz and Bell. Three new substitute carriers were named, James F Roche Edward c. Roche and John F. Schmidt. Two tempor- ary regular clerks were named, An thony Cherpack and Fred Michaelis.
 No Added Benedicts.
 Two deaths occurred in the serv- ice. Rural Carrier Charles Barbour and Peter Hamilla, the latter IS cus- todian Emery Clough was appoint ed to fill the vacancy in the rural service and Robert J. Grace in the custodian service.
 During the year none of the en- ployes joined the matrimonial league, although at present several are con- sidered doubtful.
 Free Drinks Now
 Benefits to the service have been one of the matters that have occupied the attention of Postmaster Delaney since his advent in office. Extension of the credit allowance to the sub stations was one of his first improve ments which sas been greatly ap- preciated by the sub-station keepers. l In the past the employees were ! forced to pass the hat" for spring water in the office, but on applica- ton of the postmaster the officials in Washington granted his request that the "boys drink on the house. Much valuable time was used up by per sons calling at the carriers window and in order to eliminate this nuis- ance, an order was received from Washington, through Postmaster De- laney abolishing the custom.
 Postmaster Delaney has taken con- siderable pride in the appearance of the building and as a result a con- tract has recently been granted for screening the windows and doors with copper screens, which will add to the comfort of the employees Specifications have also been received calling for repairs to the sidewalks and the building of a paved driveway. To relieve the congestion at the ho1i- day season on account Of the heavy percel post business, Postmaster De- laney recommended the erection of a chute to convey the packages to the cellar where teams could be loaded, and this was granted. A filing cabinet was installed and method of filing important matter was adopted
 Mail at All Hours.
 A strenuous campaign is being conducted by the postmast ster for an all-night service, with bright pros pects for it's being installed in the near future. The fast growing Barnesda1e section is without proper mail service. On the solicitation of the postmaster's opinion that the j., rl,11 l,--