The post office and its story an interesting account of the activities of a great government department

A large proportion of the depositors are still unable to read or write. A man, not connected with any Savings Bank account himself, wrote on behalf of a depositor and explained his action in this way: “I 'ad the whole business thro' my 'and cos he was an ilitrate.” This is clearly a case where a little knowledge may produce a swollen head. “I am married and wish to carry on as before,” wrote a lady depositor. This is not the first time a daughter of Eve has made the effort to eat her cake and have it.