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THE ORIGIN OF COMMERCIAL EDUCATION.

After the many homilies that have been addressed to Englishmen with reference to their supposed backwardness in the matter of commercial education, it will probably come as a surprise to be told that its origin is due to themselves. One hundred years ago, said Mr J. Montgomery in the interesting paper which he contributed to the I.P.S. conference at Liverpool, England was at the head of the world in the matter of commercial education. On 15th February, 1804, Graf Struensee, minister to Friedrich Wilaelm III., addressed a memorial to that monarch announcing the continued prosperity of the Berlin School of Commerce, founded in 1802, and asking for funds for its further development. In his memorial he specifies the subjects of instruction, which are practically those now universally taught in commercial schools abroad, and he points out with a certain pride that this school of his creating is giving such an education for commercial life as is obtainable "in no other country in the world except England." In fact, England appears to have been well provided in those days with schools giving what was practically a commercial education. These were mostly day schools, and devoted their energies to the instruction and mental training which are the proper functions of a school. The mercantile community, as a rule, kept their boys at home, and the formation of character devolved on the family, the Church, and the Sunday school. Later in the century it became the fashion to send boys to grammar schools in country and cathedral towns, established for the education of clerics and gentlemen, where Greek and Latin were the main features of the curriculum. This tendency was aided by the epidemic of snobbery which set in in the early Victorian days, and gradually the excellent type of education represented by the London Brewers' School (1687), the Haberdashers' Hoxton School (1695), and Gresham College, and the College de France, and a crowd of minor so-called mathematical and writing schools entirely disappeared. It is a resuscitation of this type of education, said Mr Montgomery, modified to suit our altered conditions, that is all that the commercial educationist asks for. In other words, commercial education so far as this country is concerned, so far from being something altogether new, an innovation, represents a reversion to a past state of things, the re-adoption of an abandoned method.

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An excellent lecture on the new universal language Esperanto was given recently at Newcastle-on-Tyne by Mr W. H. Clephan. Referring to a former invention named " Volapuk," the lecturer ascribed its downfall to the difficulty attached to learning it, and to its construction being based on German lines. international language, to progress, said the lecturer, must be so constructed as to be spoken and written by all nations, and not merely a language for scholars. They could not, of course, sweep away the languages that already existed, but they could form an international

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We are much obliged for your cheque for £160 to hand this morning, per our representative (Mr. Williams) in settlement of account to date, and the amount has been duly placed to your credit, with thanks. We beg to point out, however, that when we started trading with you, the special wholesale discount of 10% was quoted you for cash in thirty days from date of invoice and in supposition that your business with us would increase, instead of which we find you have only paid the April and May items in August and have bought very little from us since the end of March. We regret to state, therefore, that unless your orders are likely to be increased and you see your way to adhere to the terms above mentioned, we shall be forced to withdraw the concession and only allow you the usual discount of 21%. We shall, however, in this

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language with a rigorous phonetic spelling based on the considerable vocabulary that was common to most languages, just as scientific terms were generally derived from Latin and Greek. The "Esperanto" alphabet was phonetic, and he claimed that the construction of the grammar could be easily learnt in an hour. Persons who knew English and a little French could easily master the vocabulary. There were very few Russian words; the others came from the Spanish, German, and Italian, while the words already international had been retained subject to spelling modifications to meet the phonetic principle. He claimed that the whole structure of this new language was logical and easy to acquire. Its commercial advantages were incalculable; its social advantages great.

AN ENVELOPE OPENING MACHINE.-An American post office clerk has invented a machine which opens envelopes and extracts their contents at the rate of 10,000 per hour. Machines that open envelopes without injuring the contents are common enough, but the beauty of this one is that it takes out the contents, deposits them neatly on the table, and throws the envelopes aside into a wastee-paper basket.

ENGLISH A WORLD LANGUAGE.-According to Professor Brander Mathews, of Columbia University, U.S A., before the year 2000 English will have forced its right to be considered a world's language. At the beginning of the Nineteenth century it was spoken by about 20,000,000, whereas in 1900 it was spoken by over 130,000,000.

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Many illiterate persons, and others who can only be described as illiberal-minded, appear to be immovably convinced that there is no advantage to be derived from the study of such a subject as astronomy, and that any attempt to number bodies which are admitted to be innumerable, or to measure space which is simply immeasurable, is but a waste of time and energy. Such a view is at once irrational, illogical, and immoderate. Indeed, it is almost irreconcilable with the spirit of the age in which we live. The conclusion is irresistible that persons who hold such opinions are (1) in an almost irredeemable state of ignorance as to the value of mental training. None but the most immature intellect | can for a moment suppose that the contemplation of the illimitable space above and around us, with the innumerable crowd of unnamed and unknown stars, can be aught but beneficial to any man, or can fail to irradiate the mind of the observer and render him better fitted for the performance of even the ordinary duties of life. No man will be unneighbourly because of his study of the

will be read, we are sure, with much interest by phonographers generally, and with especial pleasure by those phonographers of his native land, Scotland, and of London, who had the opportunity of making the personal acquaintance of the ex-Mayor of Newcastle, N.S.W., when he was on a visit to this country in 1898. Mr Christie is teaching Phonography in ten schools, all under the Department of Public Instruction, and his last quarterly return showed a total of 128 pupils for those schools. The Minister for Public Instruction has given his sanction to Mr Christie's house being called "The Woollahra Technical School of Shorthand," and he is the only person in the state who is so honoured. Classes are held here every night in the week, and on Saturday from 10 to 12 noon. The attendance is 75Last year was Mr Christie's first year of teaching in the Sydney district, and he passed 20 pupils, two with honours. This total exceeded by four those of any other teacher in the Department for that year. Mr Christie recently addressed an important letter to the Minister for Public Instruction on the especial aptitude shown by very young scholars in learning Phonography, as compared with the progress of those who are about to leave school. Christie advocates the teaching of shorthand to the very young, say nine years old, so that by the time they reached twelve they would be so proficient that they would be able to take notes of the lessons given them by their teachers. Mr Christie has mastered the writing machine and is teaching its use

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immutable laws of nature. He is much more likely to be (2) INCORPORATED PHONOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.

known as an irreproachable member of society; moderate in his views; mature in his judgment; kind and generous to his fellows. But apart from these considerations, it has been shown that from a purely legal point of view the study of astronomy is far from being an unnecessary branch of learning. Thus, there is recorded an instance of a man | who was summoned to appear at a court of law held in Carlisle, and punctual to the minute, according to the local time, he was in his place, only to find that the court had met according to Greenwich time (3) before his arrival, and had decided the case against him. The decision was afterwards declared to be illegal, and there was another trial. Moreover, as a direct result of the illegality of the first trial, an Act of Parliament was | passed with the object of preventing such a hardship in the future. It has been proved beyond a doubt that were the labours of the astronomical observers suspended for any length of time, innumerable inconveniences and immeasurable, indeed, irretrievable mischief | would speedily result. The running of railway trains, now so marvellously methodical, would become quite immethodical ; long sea voyages, now (4) so common as to be unnoticed, would have to be abandoned, and, in consequence, much of the merchandise now readily moveable from any one part of the world to another, would become practically immovable. In other directions, also, there would be an almost inconceivable disarrangement of the affairs of life. Such considerations should serve to strengthen our conviction that no | branch of human learning can truly be said to be utterly useless, and should result in nerving us to greater and better efforts towards self-improvement. Learning does not necessarily bring all happiness, but it certainly helps to alleviate much misery. (500)

PHONOGRAPHY IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

Mr Colin Christie, J.P., of Fletcher street, Woollahra, Sydney, New South Wales, sends us an account of his efforts in the promotion of a knowledge of the winged art, which

LONDON.

On Saturday, 3rd Oct., the summer rambles in connection with this District were brought to a conclusion by a visit to Watford. There was a good attendance of members, who spent the afternoon in the charming country surrounding the little Hertfordshire town, and entertained themselves after tea with a social evening at which songs and recitations were given.

On the following Thursday, 8th Oct., the usual speed practice was followed by a paper contributed by an Indian member of the I.P.S., Mr A. Ramaswami Aiyer, of Mysore, on "The State of Education in India." The paper, which which was written in Phonography, was read fluently by Mr F. J. French. After a vivid and picturesque description of the training that Aryan boys underwent in the Vedic period, as gathered from the Rig-Veda, he proceeded to describe and discuss the provision at present made for education in India. He thought it defective. There were not so many facilities for technical and commercial education as in England or on the Continent. Teachers in the primary schools were badly paid, and the teaching was largely inefficient. Much more required to be done to promote an efficient system. They heard of questions of raising fees and affording better means of imparting higher education, but they nowhere heard of the question of commerce being taken up. The country was poor if the Government would grant them ample scope to exercise their faculties, and would scatter technical institutions here and there throughout the land, the country might become more prosperous. The paper was written in excellent English, and at its close a hearty vote of thanks was directed to be transmitted to the author. Mr E. A. Cope occupied the chair.

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF S.W.A's.

EAST LANCASHIRE DISTRICT.

The attention of phonographers and Association members is drawn to the Conference of this District to be held in Manchester, on Saturday afternoon, 31st October. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock, a visit to the Whitworth Institute has been arranged, after which the proceedings will take place at the Food Reform Restaurant (late Marsden Café), Marsden street. The following is the program:-5.15.-Tea, Is. each 6.30.-Paper, "Phonography in the Association," by Mr C. D. Baxandall (Lancaster), followed by a discussion. 7.45.-Lantern Lecture, " Phonographic Work and Workers," by Mr. E. Helm (Stockport), ExPresident of the Federation. 8 30.-Social Gathering. Shorthand writers and others interested are cordially invited to attend the Conference. The District Secretary, Mr A. H. Gilbertson, 143 Romford street, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, will be pleased to supply any further information.

A SHORTHAND WRITER'S BILL.

At the meeting of the Finance and General Purposes Committee of the Llanelly Harbour Commissioners on 2nd Oct., Mr W. Wilkins presiding, the solicitor (Mr David Randell) submitted his bill of costs in connection with the recent arbitration between the Commissioners and the Mynydd Mawr Railway Co. Mr D. R. Edmunds: Is the shorthand writer's bill included? Mr Randell replied in the affirmative, the amount being £300. The other side agreed to pay £150. Mr Edmunds asked why Mr Randell went out of town for a shorthand writer. Mr Randell said the other side declined to take the services of a shorthand writer who was an interested man, or who was connected with the town. For himself, he would most certainly have employed a local gentleman. The Chairman suggested that the whole matter of costs should be referred to a committee. Mr Edmunds said it was a great shame that 300 sovereigns should be paid to an outside gentleman for shorthand work which could have been done by Llanelly men. To suggest that a journalist from Llanelly would not be impartial was a great insult. Eventually the bill was referred to the Finance Committee.

LONDON AND THE PROVINCES.

The Editor will be greatly obliged by receiving marked copies of any local journals that contain paragraphs or comments on subjects likely to be of interest to the readers of this Journal.

The Borough Polytechnic News for October says: "The S.W.A. is one of our oldest and still most active sections in the Institute. This is a mutual improvement society of the best type. The members who have a good knowledge of the subject take the keenest and liveliest interest in giving out what they know to the improvers. It is an up-to-date society, too, as the members keep running two evercirculators, hold exciting debates on current topics, maintain a capital library, and hold well-attended socials and dinners. Shorthand writers desirous of increasing their speed, and also, of course, of becoming attached to a sound practical society, should obtain the special syllabus and join at once." The first meeting of the eighth annual session of Norwood and District S.W.A. (federated) was held on 2nd Oct, at the Technical Institute, Elder road. Meetings will now be held every Friday evening, and local phonographers are cordially invited to join. Full particulars may be obtained of the Hon. Secretary, at the Institute.

Before the East London S.W.A. on 16th Oct., Mr W. G. Brenchley gave a paper on Lewis's system of shorthand. The paper was highly appreciated by the members and freely discussed. The winter session has now commenced, and phonographers residing in the district are invited to avail themselves of the benefits of the Association. Full particulars can be obtained of the Secretary, 89 Dartford road, Dartford.

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Mr W. L. Battison, Glasgow, delivered a lecture in the Aberdeen School of Shorthand, Crown street, Aberdeen, recently, his subject being Shorthand as a Commercial Asset. The lecturer dealt with the many benefits of shorthand, remarking that it taught accuracy of thought and mind, that it was a capital trainer of memory, and that it gave an insight into the English language. Shorthand was a valuable asset, in conjunction with other business acquirements, but a mere knowledge of shorthand would be of little service. Mr C. M. Lawrence, who presided, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Battison, which was heartily awarded.

Coventry S.W.A. (federated) has made a very successful start for the present session with a well-attended meeting at the Priory Row Assembly Room. Mr W. J. Davis, the president, extended a hearty welcome to the new members, and commended the objects of the Association to the shorthand writers of Coventry and district. Mr J. Griffiths gave

an interesting illustrated lecture upon "Phonography and the Federation," in the course of which he traced the history of Phonography from its invention by Isaac Pitman in 1837. A short concert program followed.

The annual meeting for the inauguration of the 21st session of the Hull S.W.A. (federated) was held in the Municipal Technical School. Mr J. H. Manger presided It was resolved that the Association should meet one night in each week, viz. Wednesday, at 8 o'clock. The election of officers resulted as follows: Mr J. B. Bickerstaff did not seek reelection, and Mr W. H. Pridgen was unanimously elected President; Vice-Presidents, Mr J. H. Manger, Mr C. Hall, Mr J. B. Bickerstaff, Mr L. Hillier; Hon. Secretary, Mr H. L. Marshall, 116 Campbell street, Hull, was again elected: and Mr W. K. Statters was appointed Assistant Secretary; Hon. Treasurer, Mr G. Ansell (re-elected).___ During_the meeting the Chairman presented prizes to Miss Brumby, Miss Slingsby, and Miss Stephenson for having each obtained a Pitman Speed certificate for 130 words per minute. Mr P. Pearce and Mr E. S. Rhodes were also awarded prizes for attendance and progress. The Chairman referred to the fact that during the last session the number of certificates gained by the members constituted a record, viz.: 17 Pitman certificates and nine Federation.

The Leicester and District S.W.A. (federated) held a successful social evening at the High Cross Coffee House recently. The Association meets here on Tuesdays from 8 to 9.45, and program and full particulars may be obtained on application to the Hon. Sec., Mr A. T. Eyre, 14 Hinckley road.

The Liverpool S.W.A. (federated) and the Y.M.C.A. Literary and Debating Society opened the session with a social evening at the Y.M.C.A., Mount Pleasant. Mr T. Williams occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance. During the interval the Chairman referred to the loss the societies had sustained by the death of Dr Nevins and the departure of Mr H. E. Blain to London. Having alluded to the election of the new Presidents of the societies, Messrs A. Black, C.C., and E. S. Murch, he emphasized the advantage of membership, and invited all who desired to avail themselves of the objects to join.

Under the auspices of the Salford S. W.A. (federated) a well-attended lantern lecture was delivered on 2nd Oct., by Mr J Berry, subject, "The Fascination of Shorthand." Mr G. W. Thompson, F.Inc.S.T., occupied the chair. Mr Berry sketched the history of shorthand from the earliest times to the present day, and the illustrative slides, consisting of portraits, etc., were received with applause. A cordial invitation is extended to all phonographers in Salford and The meetdistrict to become members of this Association. ings are held in the John Street School, Pendleton, every Friday evening at 7.30. Mr A. H. Gilbertson, secretary, 143 Rumford street, C.-on-M., Manchester, will be pleased to answer any inquiries regarding the Association.

The winter session of the Sunderland Commercial S.W.A. (federated) was commenced on 7th Oct. in the rooms of the Shorthand Academy, John street. There was a good attendance of members, presided over by Mr T. Douglas. After speed practice and the discussion of outlines, the Chairman of the Association, Mr G. E. Pearson, gave his conference paper, entitled "Is Shorthand a Help or a Hindrance?" A brisk discussion followed.

The annual meeting of the Sunderland Shorthand and Literary Society was held on 7th Oct. at 55 John street. Mr J. Campbell presided over a good attendance. The annual general and financial reports (the latter showing a small balance in hand) were unanimously adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows: Chairman, Mr J. Campbell; Vice-Chairman, Mr E. Stanley Thirkell; Hon. Secretary

and Treasurer, Miss N. Ewart, 2 The Terrace, East Boldon; Committee, the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, and Messrs J. Morrean, A. Burnett. and J. Stoddart; Federation District Delegates Miss Ewart and Messrs J. Campbell, E. Stanley Thirkell, and A. J. Burnett.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Teachers of Phonography and Secretaries of Shorthand Writers Associations are invited to send us Announcements of Classes, Meetings, Lectures, Discussions, etc., for this column. Announcements are inserted free of charge.

LONDON. BOROUGH POLYTECHNIC S.W.A., Borough road, London, S.E.-The meetings have recommenced, and it is hoped there may be a number of new members this winter. Meetings every Tuesday evening in Room 49, from 8 to 10, for speed practice, etc. The Secretary (Mr F. G. W. Lester) will be glad to give further particulars to any member of the Institute.

OSSETT.-The shorthand classes at the Ossett Municipal Technical School have been resumed for the winter session. Tuition is given in all stages. There were forty-six students entered for all three classes. Mr George Moorhouse, F. Inc.S.T., has been appointed teacher.

SHERBORNE. Technical Schools.-The session commenced on 5th Oct. at this School, when there was a good entry of pupils. Shorthand is again being taught by Mr H. G. Moore, and for the elementary class there are at present 16 entries, and probably a few more will join. Those desirous of joining the above, or an advanced class, should lose no time in communicating with the Secretary (Mr L. Hamilton Ruegg), or the teacher above named. Out of seven students in the advanced stage last session, six were successful in the Society of Arts examination, two securing places in Class II. (110 words per minute) and four in Class III. (80 words).

SOUTHAMPTON School of Shorthand, 12 Portland street. -Special Society of Arts class on Tuesday and Friday evenings throughout the winter, conducted by the Principal, Mr J. S. Travis, I P.S. honoursman. Instruction daily in shorthand, typewriting, book-keeping, commercial arithmetic, business routine. Full particulars on application.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Answers to all inquiries relating to Shorthand, Typewriting, Commercial Education, Commercial Law, the Civil Service, and kindred subjects, will be published as soon after receipt as possible, but correspondents are requested to bear in mind that in some instances research taking time may be needful before satisfactory information can be furnished, and also that this Journal is sent to press eleven days in advance of the date of publication. Correspondents can be answered under initials or a pseudonym, whichever they prefer, but their names and addresses must be forwarded as a guarantee of good faith. All letters of inquiry should be addressed EDITOR, PITMAN'S PHONETIC JOURNAL, PHONETIC INSTITUTE, BATH.

OUTLINES.-H. A. W. (British Honduras) is informed that the use of the sign to represent rch, rj as in the words archbishop and clergy was discontinued in 1888, and the single consonants are now used when r ch and v j occur, thus clergy. Twentieth Century Phonography the sign is given the signifipoorer. The outline heyday, about

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IMPROVEMENT OF POSITION.-The prospects of S. H. might, we think, be somewhat better in the office of the clerk to an Education Committee than in a junior position in the office of a private solicitor. To fill such a position with success, our correspondent would need to make himself thoroughly acquainted with the provisions of the Education Act, 1902, and the various orders and regulations issued by the Board of Education. A knowledge of languages would not be needful. S. H. would be too old to enter a bank.-At F. M.'s age it would, in our opinion, be desirable to make an effort to secure regular cccupation in the pro

fession he has followed hitherto; the openings are numerous, and we should strongly advise him to persevere in this direction. On his second question he would do well to seek the aid of a good teacher. Auto's qualifications are extremely good, and most creditable to his ability and industry. A superior position ought to be within his reach; he would do well to place himself in communication with the legal and other agencies through which vacancies become known, and to keep an eye on advertisements. Persevering effort, if conducted with due discretion, and a proper regard for what is due to his present employers, will sooner or later be rewarded.

INSURANCE OFFICE EXAMINATIONS.-In reply to R. P. and several other inquirers, these examinations are by no means difficult to a fairly well educated candidate, and include writing and spelling, arithmetic and algebra, both elementary, and a little history and geography. Age 15 to 18, varying with the different offices. Judging from R. P.'s letter, we think he would find the first-na med subjects beyond his present attainments.

BOOK-KEEPING DUTIES.-Algy wants to know what are the duties of a book-keeper in a co-operative wholesale society.— Obviously the duties of a book-keeper are to keep or to assist in keeping the books, and in such an establishment as he names the book-keepers would probably take up where the invoice clerks left off. The duties of cashier might also fall into the sphere of the book-keeping department. Probably after taking or assisting to take out a trial balance, the book-keeper's duties would cease, and the further operations of closing and balancing the books would be taken up by a professional accountant.

BOOK-KEEPING EXAMINATIONS.-In answer to C. B., the next examination of the Society of Arts in book-keeping, Grade II., is on 22nd of March next, that of the London Chamber of Commerce at some date in May. Our correspondent's writing is certainly susceptible of very considerable improvement; however good his book-keeping might be, we think his writing would be a bar to his gaining a medal if he succeeded in getting a first-class certificate. We have not heard of any book devoted especially to the accounts of electric light companies.

FINAL EXAMINATION CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF SECRETARIES.-Among Pitman's commercial handbooks G. C L. will find "Advanced Book-keeping," "Commercial Arithmetic," "Commercial Correspondence and Commercial English," "Commercial Law" and Précis-Writing "all useful in preparing for this examination. We do not think he should need many, or indeed any, books in addition to those we have named.

RESERVE FUND.-E. B. is informed that this is always a liability. If he knows anything of book-keeping, and will think about the matter, he will find that this must be the case.

MALE LEARNER G.P.O.-Aspirant asks whether it is true that a new regulation has been instituted to the effect that two brothers cannot hold the position of Male Learner in the Post Office. We do not believe that any such regulation has ever existed or ever been contemplated. Aspirant should write to the Civil Service Commissioners for the Regulations for Male Learners.

WRITERS UNDER THE ADMIRALTY.-There is (or was) a class of Temporary Writers serving at the Admiralty, but in regard to these posts no information is published. Although fairly well paid they were not established, and therefore not pensionable. There are, of course, Dockyard Writers employed at the outports and recruited from the ranks of Hired Writers, which last class the Admiralty Temporary Writers seem to have resembled. Nomination is necessary in each case, and a letter to the. Admiralty might show our correspondent how to proceed in the matter if the class still exists.

ASSISTANTS OF EXCISE.-W. A. E. and Prius both inquire about the examination prescribed for Assistantships of H.M. Excise. The former asks what books he should use for higher arithmetic and mensuration and geography. - For arithmetic and mensuration Workman's Tutorial Arithmetic (Clive and Co.), or Haugh's Higher Arithmetic (Simpkin Marshall). For mensuration Todhunter, and for geography, commercial, physical and general, Pitman, price 2s. 6d. If Carmarthen has a University Extension course of lectures on commercial geography, W. A. E. should attend it and sit in arithmetic, précis-writing and commercial geography at the Society of Arts (local centre) next March.—

Prius is 162, and asks whether he could succeed in the Excise Examination if he commenced study at once.-Certainly he ought to begin study at once; see advice given above. There are three Society of Arts centres at Sheffield, and there ought to be commercial geography lectures in that city. Besides the books mentioned, use Pitman's " Indexing and Précis-Writing." Nicol's Primer of English Composition (Macmillan, Is.), and any book of Tots. Prius would have to do an exercise in both précis and essay writing once a week, and have it corrected by a competent teacher. There is no prospect of an alteration in the subjects of examination, the fee for which is £1. While studying take the Society of Arts Examinations (Grade II.) in the three subjects mentioned above and in English. Our correspondent's writing can be adapted to Civil Service requirements most readily by dropping flourishes, and avoiding fantastic methods of forming the letters Y, S, B, þ, r and d.

HANDWRITING.D. H. writes a very good hand, but should make the down strokes heavier; from the character of his writing we do not think that he is a victim to writer's cramp.-Butler does not write a sufficiently round hand for legal purposes; he should loop g, y, etc., in the ordinary way.-Mona's handwriting, although exhibiting strong individual peculiarities, is bold and legible. Capitals and looped letters need improvement; he should endeavour to imitate the capitals shown in any good commercial copybook.

MISCELLANEOUS.-It is not practicable to present the features given in this Journal in the manner A. W. L. suggests; nor is it possible to make any announcements about reprints at the present time. We know nothing of the system W. H. B. names; it is practically unknown in this country.-The school J. H. B. mentions is the only one of the kind, but he must himself decide whether he requires the tuition it offers; it is quite bonâ fide.— The only method by which E. S. I. could secure a Spanish or Italian correspondent would be by inserting an announcement under the head of "Correspondence," similar to those which appear on this page.-There are very good courses on drawing and sketching from nature in "Cassell's Popular Educator" which W. H. H. might take up with advantage.-Français should persevere with the work of the author he has taken up, but he would find it of great advantage to obtain the assistance of a teacher for individual instruction.-We are unable to supply Devon with the information he requires, because we are obliged to make it a rule not to undertake the solution of arithmetical problems in these columns.-Excelsior is thanked for his suggestion.-We know of no such typewriter eraser as H. S. S (St Gall) inquires about.— T. W. will find what he requires in "The Factory System "' (Methuen, price 2s. 6d.).-Several questions which necessitate inquiries shall be replied to in our next issue.

PITMAN'S SHORTHAND CERTIFICATES.

The following Certificates are ssued:

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THIRD CLASS OR ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATE, for thorough knowledge of the "Phonographic Teacher "'; Shorthand Primer, Book I."; or 20th Cent. "Manual" or "Instructor," as far as Chap. xvii. Fee 6d. Every student after having worked through the" Teacher" is recommended to test his knowledge by applying for this Certificate.

SECOND CLASS OR THEORY CERTIFICATE, for a thorough knowledge of the 20th Cent. "Manual"; or " Instructor," Chaps. i-xxvi.; or " Shorthand Primer, Book II." Fee 2s.

FIRST CLASS OR SPEED CERTIFICATE. Speed certificates are granted for 60 words per minute and upwards. Fee is. 6d. FULL CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY.-When a Second Class Certificate and a First Class Certificate for 80 words have been obtained, a Full Certificate is issued, certifying that the holder has a thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of Phonography. Fee Is.

Forms of Application for the above Certificates, containing full particulars, can be had gratis and post-free from any of the Offices of Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd.

NOTICES.

Each Notice should be written on one side only of a separate piece of paper. Every Notice under the head of Correspondence must give full name and address.

Correspondents are requested to write their address clearly in ordinary longhand. If they wish to receive replies in Phonography, a star should be attached to the name; thus, John Smith.*

Notices of all kinds must reach Bath at least eleven days before the date of the Journal for which they are intended.

Every communication addressed to the Editor of this Journal must be authenticated by the name and address of the writer.

Exercises Corrected Gratis (enclose stamped and addressed envelope) by
Cope G. S., 111 Stroud Green rd., Tollington Park, London, N.
Cullen T. J., Coolowley, Grogan, Ballybrophy, Queen's Co.
Fitz-Gerald J. S., Caherciveen, Kerry, Ireland
Goldsmith R., 9 Trafalgar st., Lakenham, Norwich
Irving G. F., 80 Highbury New park, London, N.

MacNaulty P. E., Fern Lea, Bolton rd., Atherton, nr. Manchester

Lyndridge A. W., 48 Norfolk avenue, Southend-on-Sea

Miller J., Heathfield, Brayton, S.O., Cumberland

Nunn T. Louis, 285 Dewsbury rd., Leeds

Pass J., 48 Ellgreave st., Burslem, Staffs.
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Correspondence, etc. 1d. per line of ten words. Advertiser, one year French, 10 years' Phonography, would be pleased to meet young man for conversation practice. W. Crowther, Spring gardens, Drighlington, near Bradford.

Hal Hartmann, The Student's Hostel, 11 Mount Preston, Leeds, desires correspondence in shorthand, French, German, or Italian. P.P.C.'s. Prompt replies. [44] Mr I. Ginsberg, 91 Church st.. Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa, would like correspondence in English, longhand, or shorthand (Corresponding Style); also French (longhand), and will exchange picture post cards. (44) Will phonographers residing in British possessions kindly correspond with Harold G. Allen? Address 355 Ropery rd., Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England. [45] Correspondence desired with English gentleman, for mutual improvement. Address, Vasuder G. Bhalkhande, Office of the Superintending Engineer on Special Duty, Poona, India. [44]

Correspondence desired with phonographers, in any style. Albert Brookman, 125 Brixton rd., London, S. W.

Frenchman desiring to improve his knowledge of Spanish wishes to meet Spaniard; could give in exchange lessons in English, French, or Pitman's Phonography. P. De attre, 125 Lillington st., Pimlico, London, S. W. J. S. Grieve, 8 Coustonhill st., Pollokshaws, N.B., desires to meet young phonographer for mutual speed practice.

Correspondence desired with gentlemen in all parts of the world by letter. Jno. N. Davey, c/o Mrs Boyd, The Mall, figo, Ireland.

Pictorial post card correspondence desired; English and foreign views preferred. Frank W. Miller, The Limes, Aylsham, Norfolk.

Pictorial post cards exchanged, all parts of the world longhand; replies guaranteed. W. B. Cresswell, 2 Cissbury rd., Hove, Sussex, England.

Coloured pictorial post cards exchanged. Horace Nelson (shorthand), and Stanley Brown (longhand), 5 The Colonnade, Boscombe, Hants. Pictorial post cards exchanged; views. B. Toplis, Broom terr., Rotherham.

Pictorial post cards exchanged (Tuck's and Foreign). Prompt replies. Fred Bean, 164 Loughboro' Park, Brixton, London, S.W.

Fictorial post cards exchanged. Views only. Longhand Prompt replies to all pretty cards. A. Foster, 18 Market place, Hull.

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Pictorial post cards. Exchange desired in all kinds of views with residents in all parts of the world. Correspondence, if any, may be in longhand or shorthand. Prompt replies to all. Address (for home readers), Ernest E. Empett, 64 Charter st, Chatham; (for readers abroad) Ernest E. Empett, Chatham, England. 47]

Pictorial post card correspondence desired. All parts except British Isles. Prompt replies. Miss G. M. Carr, Darwen st., Blackburn, Lancs. Phonographers in all parts of the world are invited to exchange pictorial post cards with Charles Terrington, 10 Broad st., King's Lynn, England. Longband correspondents not desired.

Pictorial post cards exchanged; views or stage preferred; immediate replies, shorthand or longhand. Leslie Thomas, 39 Haven Green, Ealing, London, W.

Pictorial post card correspondence desired. Ralph Gardner, High st., Mortlake, Surrey.

Shorthand.

Views.

44] Pictorial post cards promptly exchanged. Misses Pascoe, Pill and Lander, c/o Read and Roberts, Helston, Cornwall. Stamp exchange desired with Colonial collectors; used or unused: basis, if desired, Stanley Gibbons, 1903. Immediate replies. Noble Burrows, Hinksey, Oxford. 1441

Associations d. per line of ten words. Phonetic Shorthand Writers Association (London District I.P.S.), The Arcadian Restaurant, 8 Queen st., Cheapside.--The principal Shorthand Association in the kingdom. Meetings held every Thursday evening from 7 to 10. Regular speed practice conducted at various rates by experienced phonographers. Lectures by well-known shorthand writers; discussions, etc. Speed examinations held periodically. Centre for Socit ty of Arts shorthand examination and for Pitman's medal competitions. (Members sit at these examinations and at the I.P.S. Teachers' Exam. at reduced fees.) Shorthand library and other advantages. Fees, including speed practice, 10s 6d per annum, or 3s per quarter. All phono

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