New Britain herald., 1925-04-14

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 itiated. The American Legion ritual was used, the obligation being given by State Commander F. l., White of New Haven. The second degree, new style. was enjoyed very much by both the spectators and the can didates.
 After the workings of the degree, Commander White spoke on the 1 national endowment fund which is being raised throughout the country for tho widows and orphans of ex- scrviccmen. He stated that Con- necticut's quota is $150,0O0, but the state department confidently expects He congratulated the Plainville post and it's members and welcomed the new Lcgionaires into the ranks and stated that the reputation of Brock Barnes post is known throughout the state as being one of the livest organizations in the state depart mcnt.
 Lunch was furnished by the kitchen crew in charge of Finance Officer James F. Usher
 At the next meeting of the post, which will be held on April 27, an- other class of candidates will be in- itatcd and with the success Of the drive which is now being shown, the post hopes to raise the membership to 100 or more.
 !. The next county meeting will be held in West Hartford on Sunday, April 26 and members of the Plain vile post who wish to make the trip, should notify the commander or adjutant before that time so that transportation may be arranged. The Plainvillo post is fortunate in having had the state commander at it's meetings twice and he has prom iscd 10 come again in the near future.
 Engagement Announced
 Carl F.. Johnson of Washington street, Forestville, announces tho engagement of his daughter, Julia Caroline, to Mr. J. Edwin Nilsson, son of Mir. and Mrs. John Nilsson of 24 Forestville avenue.
 Dr. Cook said today that the water situation here is one of the most puzzing in the history of the town. At the present time all known methods of treating the water arc being used, but that if they do not prove 10 be successful, the water company will revert to the use of the pumps. This will he put into ef- feet in the near future if the taste does not clear up. The company usually goes onto the pumps about the first week in June, but from present indications, the pumps will have to be put in motion in the very near future.
 Fred Bullcu Better
 Fred BuIlcns condition is much improved, according to reports en- anating from St. Francis hospital where he has been confined for sev- eral weeks. lie is mp and around every day and although his condition does not as yet warrant his being table to return to his home here. he will be able, it is thought, to leave the institution in few weeks. He vas seized with an attack of pncu- monia and pIcurisy and for a time it was thought that he would not re- cover.
 New Post Onicc Rates Postmaster James F.. Usher has announced that the new postal rates which are 10 go into effect have been received at the local office and for the benefit of the patrons Of the of- flee, are published in brief form. They are as follows: First class. let tcrs written and sealed matter 9 cents for each ounce; government post cards, one cent each; private mailing or post cards, 2 cents. each. Second class. newspapers, magazines and other periodicals containing mo- ticc of second class entry, 2 cents for each ounces up to ounces and fourth-class zone rates, plus cents service charge, on each parcel over s ounces. Third class, limit ounces, circulars and other miscellaneous printed matter. also merchandise, F cents for each ounces. Fourth class. over s ounces, merchandise, books, printed matter and all other mailabie matter not in first or sec ond class.
 The zone rates are as fo|lOws-T.o- cal zone, first pound. cents and 1 cents for each pounds; zones 1 and ?, first pound cents and cent for each pound; zone three, first pound 8 cents and cents each pound; zone 1, first pound 9 cents and cents each pound; zone E. first pound 10 cents and 6 cents each pound; zone $, first pound T cents and S cents each pound; zone z first pound 13