Number of examinations conducted July 1, 1921, to June 30, 1922 15,140 Number of cards handled in conducting case examinations 12,334,812 Average case examinations, daily 50 Number of clerks instructed in post-office duties July 1, 1921, to June 30, 1922 4,636 Average instructions, daily 16 Number of study schemes in use in Examination Section 119 which are divided into examination sections 140 Mail schedule 4 divided into examination sections 26 Number of schemes examined July 1, 1921, to June 30, 1922 564 _Welfare Work in New York_ In the New York post-office there is a Welfare Council, which consists of representatives elected by the clerks, carriers, laborers, motor-vehicle employees, and supervisors. This council considers all matters pertaining to the welfare of the employees and makes recommendations in regard to them to the postmaster. At the General Post-office there has been established a clinic of the Government Health Service. This clinic is equipped with an operating table, surgical instruments and supplies, two cots, and the other appurtenances of a first-class dispensary. Three doctors and three nurses are in attendance. The clinic is open throughout the twenty-four hours with the exception of a short interval at night. Approximately fifty patients are treated each day and without charge. The employees also own and operate a coöperative store and cafeteria in the general office, and among the terminals and stations there are numerous other similar undertakings. The employees also maintain numerous associations formed to better their conditions. Several of these include sick benefits, insurance features, etc. Some of these organizations are of national extent, others are local; every station and department has its own association or associations in addition to the major organizations of large membership. At the newer stations well-equipped and well-lighted "swing rooms" are provided. These are utilized by the men during their lunch periods and by the employees who are awaiting the time to go on duty. The Manufacturers Trust Company Cordially invites the officials and employees of the United States Postal System, wherever located, to make use of its facilities and services, whenever their interests may thus be advanced. This Company conducts eight banking offices, at convenient locations throughout the City of New York, and at each of these offices it cares for the needs of its customers in every department of commercial, investment, and thrift banking. Our officers welcome opportunities to be of service, or to advise with you regarding your banking needs.