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Dear Sir,-We beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 21st inst., and to say that the instructions therein contained shall receive our best [ attention. We regret to state that in consequence of a fire which occurred on our premises last week we are unable to carry out promptly your wishes expressed in a former letter in regard to the American and Canadian business. Some of our books have been unfortunately destroyed, and it will probably require several weeks to get our establishment sufficiently | in order to enable us to take in hand either (1) foreign or colonial work. You may rest assured, however, that | we shall proceed with as little delay as possible, and we trust that you will not be seriously inconvenienced. But | for the fire the business would have been completed by | Friday last, if not earlier. We are glad to say that the rents from your Bedfordshire estate are slightly improving, but we learn from the local agent that a considerable expenditure will be required for repairs in the course of the coming year. The small cottage property on that part of the estate which was in the hands of the (2) late Mr Parkinson was found, at his death, to be | in a very dilapidated condition. Some of the houses are still tenantless, and others will almost require rebuilding. Please let us know your wishes in this matter. We should certainly | advise a tolerably liberal expenditure on the property.-Yours faithfully, (250)

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I do not know that you will approve of my contention, but I have special reasons which lead me to speak as I do, and the strength of my opinion ought not to be influenced by any objection which you | may take to my belief. I believe then, and I have always believed, that curiosity is a very much stronger feeling in the minds of most of the men I have met than, perhaps, they would be willing to own. I believe that it is this feeling which has sent adventurous men in every generation to explore regions of the (1) world whither man had not travelled before. I have no doubt that it is the same feeling that impels men | to the study of history, that they may find out the religious and political views of their predecessors on this | earth, the struggles they had, and the sufferings they endured for the sake of religion and the Holy Scriptures; that they may trace the rise and progress of Christianity in the days when the word "Christian was taken to signify | a traitor to the State itself; and that they may learn something of what was signified by the downfall of (2) heathenism, the gradual dawn of freedom of worship, and the growth of a larger measure of liberty to practise the teachings of the Saviour. When I speak thus, however, I do not intend that my words should be taken to | signify that this curiosity is in any sense to be deprecated or blamed. On the contrary, I glory in the | possession of a larger share of the feeling than most young men can lay claim to. Indeed, I go so | far as to say that the great men of the past, who have glorified the age in which they lived, (3) were remarkable for the possession of this quality of curiosity; and the same may be said of the men who are likely to glorify the present age. Tell me, ye doubters, what led Sir Isaac Newton to the discoveries which | have revolutionized the scientific world, both as regards theory and practice? What induced Sir Isaac Pitman, when a mere youth, to devote himself to the study of phonetics, and brought him, at last, to invent a system of shorthand that is now practised by hundreds of thousands in all parts of the Englishspeaking world? What was the feeling that (4) first impelled Edison and Marconi to experiment, and, ultimately, to work such wonders with the subtle force of electricity? Was | it not, in all these cases, a feeling of laudable curiosity to know more than they previously knew, which prompted | these men to studies which have had such striking effects upon the world at large? And if we look at the most prominent men in the House of Commons, we shall find that they, too, have turned to advantage this | feeling of curiosity which is inherent in us all. It is the indulgence of an idle curiosity that is blameworthy. (500)

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LONDON MATRICULATION DIRECTORY.-Full particulars of the new regulations and courses for the Matriculation Examination, 1904, appear in the directory for September issued by the University Tutorial Press, Ltd., 157 Drury lane, London, W.C., price is. net. Fully worked solutions are given of the papers set last September, and complete information relative to the regulations is comprised in the volume.

An interesting feature in connection with this, as far as a

INC. SOCIETY OF SHORTHAND TEACHERS. number of the advanced shorthand pupils was concerned,

LIVERPOOL DISTRICT.

The first meeting of the sixth session of the Liverpool district was held at the Y.M.C.A., Mount Pleasant. Mr D. Beeby, chairman, delivered his annual address, in which he referred to the loss the district had to bear in the removal to London of Mr H. E. Blain, and dwelt in eloquent terms on his services to the district. Although the district was progressing, he thought there was very much room for an increased membership, considering the number of persons teaching shorthand in Liverpool. He felt, however, that this increase was bound to come as soon as the new Education Authority settled down to steady work, and insisted upon teachers of shorthand in the evening schools being fully qualified. The better payment of the diplomated teacher, and the grading of remuneration according to qualification as well as to length of service, were also items touched upon. Mr Geo. Birtwhistle (vice-chairman), in thanking Mr Beeby for his appropriate address, remarked that the choice of chairman had been a happy A model lesson" as to an elementary class was given by Mr E. Smith, and produced a very healthy discussion.

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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 opening meeting of the Glasgow S W.A. (federated) took place on 2nd Oct. in the Y.M.C.A. Christian Institute, Bothwell street, Glasgow, Mr J. Mackinlay (Vice-President) in the chair. Speed practice was given during a portion of the evening. The following are the officers for the present session: Patrons, Sir J. Ure Primrose, Bart. (Lord Provost of Glasgow), Sir J. Stirling Maxwell, Bart., M.P., Sir Samuel Chisholm, Bart., Mr C. Scott Dickson, M.P., and Mr W. L. Battison. President, Mr R. J. Taylor, F.I. P.S. Vice-Presidents, Miss B. D. Laurie, F.I.P.S., and Mr J. Mackinlay. Committee, Messrs T. D. Glencross, J. Asher, J. G. Duff, A. M'Phie, T. A. M'Caw, Misses A. Campbell, A. L. Kydd, and Mr J. M'Corkindale. Treasurer, Mr D. Thomson. Auditors, Messrs J. Mackinlay and J. M'Crossan. Secretary, Mr A. Dewar, 7 Broomhall street, Kinning Park. An excellent program of papers, lectures, etc. has been arranged for the winter months. Any phonographers in the district who are desirous of becoming members are invited to communicate with the Secretary. The following is the program to the end of the year :

Nov. 6. Lecture: "How to succeed as a Typist," Mr H. W. Grimsby. 13. Speed Practice.

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20.-Paper: "Shorthand as a Hobby," Mr R. M. Jack, 27.-Speed Practice.

Dec. 4.-Federation Examination (Speed Certificates).

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The annual meeting and prize distribution in connection with the Ledbury Science, Art and Technical Instruction Classes, held under the auspices of the Herefordshire C.C. Committee took place at the Robert Browning Institute on 6th Oct., Mr S. H. Bickham, F.L.S., presiding. The report presented by the Hon. Sec., Mr C. W. Stephens, gave particulars of the work done in the various classes and the successes at different examinations. It was stated that the shorthand classes (Mr H. B. Whyld, instructor) had again proved a leading feature in the work of the past session, a total of fifty-two pupils having entered. The interest was so well maintained that the County Council allowed the classes to be continued, an average of sixteen having been kept up during the summer for one class per week. In the Midland Union examination, four second-class certificates were gained in the advanced stage; in the intermediate stage five were successful in gaining first-class certificates, securing the county prizes value 7s. 6d. each. There was altogether a total of thirteen winning out of fifteen sitters. Mrs Bickham distributed the prizes and delivered an encouraging address.

was the offer of prizes to those who took down in shorthand Mrs Bickham's address. A first prize of 6s. 6d. and a second prize of 3s. 6d. were offered to those who sent in the best transcription of their notes one hour after the conclusion of the address. The conditions were that the address was to be delivered at the rate of 80 words per minute, but the rate actually attained was over 130 words per minute. Miss L. Stephens was awarded first prize, H. Brown second prize, and C. Baker third prize (extra) for the same amount.

The Hartlepools and District S.W.A. (federated) is making excellent progress. New members are being enrolled every week, the tone of the meetings is high; and several interesting papers have been read, followed by good discussions. On 12th October a debate took place on "Should Women earn their own living ? "' The affirmative was taken by Mr W. N. Thompson, and the negative by Mr J. F. Jefferson. An animated discussion followed, in which Miss Hardwick, Mr Hewitt, Mr Thoren, and the leaders of the debate took part. On a vote being taken there was a majority of five for the affirmative. Visitors are cordially invited to the meetings of the Association.

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Mr J. Berry occupied the chair at the meeting of the Salford S.W.A. (federated) on 9th Oct., when Mr W. Foy discoursed on "Current Events, Lessons from the Evening Paper. Taking one of the Manchester evening papers for his subject, Mr Foy gave a racy criticism of the production, at the same time throwing light on the methods by which the paper is supplied with matter. Messrs J. H. Jones, A. H. Gilbertson, and McCartney joined in the discussion which followed. All phonographers in Salford and district who desire to become members of the above Association are invited to communicate with the Secretary, Mr A. H. Gilbertson, 143 Rumford street, Chorlton-on-Medlock, who will be pleased to answer any inquiries. The meetings are held in the John Street School, Pendleton, every Friday evening at 7.30.

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The annual general meeting of the Stonehaven S.W.A. was held in the Public School under the chairmanship of the President, Mr D. Waldie. There was a large attendance, between sixty and seventy members and prospective members being present. The Secretary (Miss N. Scott) reported that during the past session there had been forty-four meetings for practice, at which there was an average attendance of fiftysix out of a total membership of seventy-eight. The report, which was altogether of a satisfactory nature, bearing evidence that the Association had carried on a considerable amount of useful work last session, was unanimously adopted. The following office-bearers were elected to hold office during the ensuing session: President, Mr D. Waldie; Vice-Presidents, Messrs J. S. Crawford and J. Clark; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr W. H. Edwards; Committee, Misses Greig and Scott, and Messrs Durward, Bisset, and Mitchell. Seventeen new members were admitted, and arrangements were made for holding meetings on Mondays and Wednesdays.

In the Oddfellows' Hall, Falkirk, an "at home" was given by Mr and Mrs Burgdorff to the pupils of M'Lay's Commercial School and friends. A company of about 130 was present by invitation, and were received by Mr and Mrs Burgdorff. An interesting and varied program of dancing and music was gone through. During an interval Mr Burgdorff addressed the company on "Great Britain and her Commercial Education," observing that Great Britain had

not, from a commercial standpoint, kept equal step with the progress of other nations in the point of commercial education. He went on to advocate the teaching of language by sound, the introduction of the metric system in weights and measures, and the decimal system in money. The hosts were heartily thanked for their kindness.

The Newcastle and District S.W.A. (federated) has opened the winter session with a large measure of success, 42 new members, including 18 ladies, having joined the Society. The adjourned annual meeting was held after speed practice on 14th Oct., Mr W. T. Todd presiding. A discussion took place on a motion to discontinue periodical lectures during the winter months, the Chairman, Mr W. T. Todd, and Messrs T. P. Borland, T. M. Browne, J. Ruddick, and F. A. Anderson taking part. It was decided, with only three dissentients, to continue the practice of having lectures, and a program will be arranged. Intending competitors in the joint competition for Pitman's silver-gilt, silver, and bronze medals, which will be held by this Association in conjunction with the Tyneside Phonographers' Association (both federated) on Saturday, 31st Oct, at 7.15 p.m, at the Y.M.C.A., Blackett street, are requested to communicate at once with Mr W. H. Blades, at No. 2 Cavendish terrace, Gateshead, or at the Y.M.C.A.

There was a good number of members present at the weekly meeting of the Oldham Shorthand Association (federated) on 14th October. After speed practice, Mr Clemens read an interesting paper on "Epitaphs." Mr L. J. Driver (president) occupied the chair.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

DONCASTER.-Mr C. Leeson, F I.P.S., certificated teacher of Pitman's Shorthand, 4 Cooper street, Hyde park, is prepared to receive a limited number of private pupils-evenings only. Terms on application.

HANLEY. CAULDON ROAD SCHOOL.-The evening classes under the Hanley Education Committee, at the Cauldon road School, re-commenced on Monday, 5th October, under the headmastership of Mr R. Pardoe, B.A. The subjects taught include: commercial arithmetic, reading, writing, and composition, commercial correspondence and office routine, freehand and geometrical drawing, vocal music, needlework, dressmaking, experimental science, physical exercises, and Pitman's Shorthand. The shorthand classes, which meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, are in charge of Mr Joseph Pass (teacher's registration certificate). At the end of the session there will be an examination for Pitman certificates.

LONDON. Bow, E., 12 Ewing street, Burdett road. Shorthand instruction and speed practice evenings and Saturdays. R. S. Walker. Prospectus on application.

WINCHESTER.-Evening classes under the auspices of the County of Southampton Education Committee are held at Peter Symonds' School in the following commercial subjects: Tuesday, commercial arithmetic, 7 to 8, teacher (Mr Bryan); shorthand, 8 to 9 (Mr A. Light, F.I.P.S.); Thursday, book-keeping, 7 to 8 (Mr Light); commercial arithmetic, 8 to 9 (Mr Bryan).

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.-We have spent a considerable time over the consideration of a second communication which has reached us from J. W. (Melbourne), but regret that, beyond the general answer we

gave a fortnight ago, we find it quite impracticable to deal with our correspondent's inquiries in detail in this column. There always have been a number of unwritten rules in operation in the formation of shorthand outlines, dictated either by convenience or experience. One of the objects we sought to secure in the revision of the Shorthand Dictionary was the harmonizing of the outlines, in order that the same practice in regard chiefly to similar terminations might be shown; for many of these methods there can be no specific rules. Relative to the forms about which our correspondent inquires: in ethergramme the left curve should be used, as in ether; for transmogrification, the first syllable should be written similar to a number of words beginning with the same syllable in the Dictionary; the other outline our correspondent submits is the form we should adopt for prestidigitator.-X. calls attention to a clashing which arises from the use of the same unvocalized form in the third position for true and outer; for example, "the tr limit of the sea shore." The " Reporter's Assistant shows a variety of outline which makes it easy to use a distinctive form for outer, namely Practical writers will probably continue to use this form, which is based on the logogram for out, in preference to having to vocalize and we see no reason why they should not. Our correspondent's other suggestions are receiving our consideration.-W. W. is advised that the back hook must not be used for insulation; there is too much danger of this outline when unvocalized being read for something totally different. The Dictionary outline is -E. A. D. is informed that to write a perpendicular stroke upward is entirely contrary to the basic principles of the system.-Ignorant should note that the outline for soldier indicates the pronunciation we consider correct; he will find the rule relative to the writing of possess in the Twentieth Century "Instructor," par. 69.-W. E. R. will see that we have stated more than once lately that we do not recommend the phrase suggested for you have.-Phono when writing in position in the Reporting Style can most certainly insert as many vowels as he pleases to facilitate ease of reading; if he has to take notes at a very high rate and cannot find time to insert vowels, the fact that the outlines are in position will no doubt render them easily readable.-Relative to the outline for exhaust, exhausted, W. J. P. is advised that it is not material to show the aspirate, and we do not recommend the outline our correspondent submits written by the use of the upward h; the Dictionary outline can be written easily and legibly, and is easily read.F. Z. S. will find that there is little danger of the outline for recessional clashing with recently, even if indifferently written, because the words are of different parts of speech.

BOY CLERKS' EXAMINATION.-W. F. A., who is nearly sixteen years of age, intends to try for a Boy Clerkship, and asks how long the examination lasts and when the fee is payable.-The fee is paid by means of a Civil Service stamp which W. F. A. must affix to his order of admission to the examination before presenting himself on the first day. He must attend on two, or parts of three days according to the subjects he offers. For his handwriting, about which he inquires, he will obtain fairly good marks, but he must join his capital letters to the words to which they belong. He ought to have been fit to attempt the first examination held after his fifteenth birthday.

LIBRARIAN BRITISH MUSEUM.-R. N. B. C. asks what he should study for the position of librarian, and whether any position in the British Museum is available.-He should watch for advertisements of positions in local Free Libraries which usually go to local applicants, who happen to be known to the Borough Councillors who control the Libraries. Educational qualifications (University, Local and Society of Arts certificates) have perhaps some little weight. In the British Museum Boy Clerks, Messengers and Attendants are appointed by the Civil Service Commissioners, and for the valuable post of Assistant the nomination of the Head of the Department is required, and an exceedingly difficult literary examination follows.

WOMEN INSPECTORS OF FACTORIES.-Rebellious Angel asks where the examinations for Women Inspectors are held, when the next will occur, and whether the vacancies are numerous.The examinations are invariably held in London, they are announced only to nominated candidates, and the vacancies are necessarily few as the staff is small. It is difficult to obtain from the Home Secretary the requisite nomination, and impossible to foretell when a vacancy and an examination will occur. The papers set to Male Candidates (1s. 2d., post-free) will indicate the scope of the papers.

HIGHER CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENT.-H. R. C. is a sorting clerk and telegraphist, but desires to improve his position, and asks our advice.-Had he studied the P. Ỏ. Circular, to which he has access, he would have discovered there an examination limited to Post Office officials, which ought to suit him exactly. Two languages will be required (of Latin, French and German), and the higher limit of age is 26. Our correspondent should sit for vacancies in the Secretary's Office (Supplementary Establishment) as soon as he can, and stick to it until he is successful. Success depends entirely upon his own hard work.

CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENT.-W. S. writes shorthand (60), can type, is a public schoolman, and holds the Oxford and Cambridge lower certificate. He asks us what salary he ought to command, and whether he should enter the Civil Service. He is now in a solicitor's office.-He should enter the Civil Service if he is able; and we suggest the Excise (age 19-22). An examination is announced, and another will take place in May; but for about 50 vacancies there are usually 800 candidates, most of them clever, well-prepared men. Examinations are also announced for Assistant Surveyors of Taxes and Clerkships London County Council, and (Scottish solicitors' clerks please note) for Clerkships in the General Register House, Edinburgh. Our correspondent would do well to write to Pitman's Employment Bureau and study French and German. It is impossible to say what salary he can command. He is too old for any of the superior appointments under the Admiralty.

SHIPS' CLERKS IN THE NAVY.-G. H. asks questions regarding Ships' Clerks.-A nomination is required for Dockyard Writers but not for Ships' Clerks in the Navy. G. H. should see the article on Ships' Clerks in our issue of 29th August. In our issue dated 11th October we gave the address to which applications for permission to sit were to be addressed, and no more explicit information than the article referred to above is obtainable.

ASSISTANT SURVEYOR OF TAXES.-F. N. C. asks for full particulars of the examination for and the duties of Assistant Surveyors of Taxes.-He should write to the Civil Service Commission, Burlington Gardens, London, for the regulations, and should obtain the previous papers. From his letter he has, at present, no chance whatever of passing this examination, but he might study for Assistants of Customs, or Excise, or Male Sorters G.P.O.

PREPARATION FOR SOLICITOR.-Energetic, who is nearly 17 years of age and has been in a solicitor's office for a year, is determined, if possible, to become a solicitor. He has a knowledge of shorthand and book-keeping, and a little German and French. He has very little money, but thinks his employer would article him cheaply. He inquires whether there is any economical way of getting through.-The first step is to pass the preliminary examination. Energetic should prepare himself thoroughly for this by making himself a master of the subjects in which he will be examined. He can hardly be ready in less than twelve months. When he has passed that examination successfully, he will be entitled to be articled. If his employer will waive a premium and "give him his articles," and also pay him a salary during the period of service under articles, and if our correspondent can find £80 for the stamp duty on the articles, there is no reason why he should not become a solicitor at a comparatively small cost. He will have to live frugally, study hard and systematically without a coach," and content himself with none but the absolutely indispensable books. Including stamp on articles, examination fees, admission fees and books, he must be prepared to spend at least £160, of which about £90 only will be required at the outset. Under the most favourable conditions a man can become a solicitor for an outlay of about £160, but that is an irreducible minimum.

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COMPENSATION FOR ACCIDENT.-Cripple writes that about seven years ago he lost an arm in the course of his employment. He has been continued in the same employment ever since. He now wishes to know whether, if he were dismissed or the business made over to another firm or company, and he were thereby thrown out of employment, he could compel his present employers to compensate him or find him fresh employment. Unless he made a proper claim at the time of the accident, and some special terms were arranged then between him and his employers binding them to find employment or wages for him, or to make him a weekly payment for some longer period than has already existed since the accident, we are afraid that our correspondent would not now have any legal right against them if he

were dismissed. If any such event occurs he should appeal to them to do something for him. Judging from their having retained his services so long, they would most likely be willing to assist him.

COMPLAINT AGAINST a SolicitoR.—J. M. J. mentions a case in which a person in poor circumstances instructed a solicitor to obtain out of court £200 to which she was entitled under a will. Eventually the solicitor paid over £20 with an intimation that that was all he could get. He refuses to allow anyone to see the papers in his possession or to give them up. J. M. J. inquires how information can be obtained to test the truth of the solicitor's statements. If the facts are as stated by our correspondent, we should think there would be no difficulty in getting another solicitor to take it up. The solicitor who was instructed has no right to retain the papers and can be compelled to give them up. If the person who was entitled to the £200 knows the title of the Chancery proceedings, she might write direct to the Chancery Paymaster (Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London), stating exactly how she is entitled and giving the fullest information with dates, and inquiring what amount was actually paid to the solicitor. If the title of the Chancery proceedings is known, the evidence filed on the application, and the order made can be searched up and seen at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. J. M. J. should call on a respectable solicitor and explain the facts, taking whatever letters may have been received from the solicitor whose conduct is suspected.

TIMBER MERCHANTS' CLERK.-Canadensis would not have to pass any examination for such a position as he aspires to. As a rule the only examination recognised in the commercial world in London is that of the London Chamber of Commerce, and those firms who are members of the Chamber frequently give a preference when engaging clerks and other employees, to those who hold the certificates of the body to which they belong. The prospects and salary of a clerk in any office depend entirely upon his own perseverance, and his suitability for the position he may hold.

POOR LAW AND Local GovERNMENT ACCOUNTS.-E. J. M's. inquiry in our issue of 17th Oct. for books which will enable him to gain a full knowledge of Poor Law and Local Government accounts, has elicited information from G. H. P. relative to the following works: "Fay's Exemplification of Poor Law Accounts," Messrs Knight and Co., La Belle Sauvage, London, E.C., 12s. 6d. "Exemplification of District Councils and Local Authorities Accounts," by J. Meredyth Evans. Messrs Shaw and Sons, Fetter lane, London, E.C., 21s. net.

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ADVANTAGES OF S.W.A.-N. Quirer asks what are the benefits and advantages which a shorthand writer will derive from joining a S.W.A.-The advantages to a shorthand writer of belonging to a good association are precisely those which men who follow any of the professions derive from their association with a professional society or club. There are artistic societies supported by artists, professional and amateur, for example, and so with other professions and callings. Well equipped S.W.A's. provide facilities to their members for improving their stenographic ability, while lectures and papers furnish intellectual stimulus and enjoyment, there are occasional social gatherings, and members have the opportunity of keeping themselves informed as to the movements and changes among shorthand practitioners. We have asked the secretary of a well-known S.W.A. to furnish our correspondent with the information needful for joining it.

JOURNALISM.-Shawn Oge, who is in the commercial department of an Irish newspaper office, is desirous of qualifying as a reporter, and inquires whether he could obtain a position on the literary staff of an English newspaper; he knows shorthand, but is not an expert note-taker.- Unless he were a fully qualified and experienced reporter, his chance of obtaining employment in England at a salary which would be an improvement on his present position is most unlikely. We should advise him to qualify as a verbatim note-taker, and endeavour to get some reporting experience in Ireland. If his efforts were successful, he could find an

opening for his abilities; if not, he should remember that desirable openings from time to time present themselves in the commercial sides of newspaper offices in London and the provinces.

HANDWRITING.-The chief defect in T. W. W.'s handwriting is that he omits the stroke to small d, making it exactly like small a. -P. L. H.'s handwriting is bold and clear, and with some improvement of capitals will develop into a good Civil Service hand; with practice he will attain to greater fluency, but he should not force his pace and thus destroy his chances of cultivating a good style; speed will come.-Knowledge would do well to improve his handwriting by the aid of Vere Foster's Bold Writing series, No. 19, copy book.-The advice we have given W. H. L. appears to have had a good effect.-G. G. B. should use the copy book recommended above.-O. W. needs instruction in order to acquire a satisfactory style of handwriting; we do not advise as to shorthand style, as all who desire to secure our opinion as to their ability can sit for Elementary, Theory, or Speed certificates.-W. M's. handwriting is quite satisfactory.-F. R. writes a fairly good hand, but her capitals are crude and looped letters not well formed; needless flourishes, too, are placed at the beginning of words; a great improvement could be effected by a course at Pitman's Metropolitan School.-Phono will find Pitman's "Business Handwriting" (price is.) a good text-book for the improvement of his style.

MISCELLANEOUS.-We cannot advise T. W. W. as to the respective merits of the typewriters he mentions; he will find touch typewriting fully explained in "Pitman's Typewriter Manual" (price 3s.).-Aspirant could only make use of "French Phonography," by T. A. Reed (price is.), if he is well acquainted with the language. If he is learning the language from a tutor, the pronunciation should give him little trouble; it would be of some advantage if he were to note pronunciations in English shorthand. "Cassell's French-English Dictionary" (price 3s. 6d.) can be recommended. There is no French shorthand dictionary; the degree mentioned is certainly a valuable one.-Student will find a good list of synonyms in "Everybody's Writing-Desk Book" (Saxon and Co., price is.). We know of no text-book teaching the art of advertising; the Advertising World, published monthly, price is., by Messrs Ewart, Seymour and Co., Granville House, Arundel street, Strand, London, W.C., contains many helpful hints.-E. M. R. would do better to cultivate Phonography in preference to poetry; with perseverance she will become a good phonographer.-We have asked the hon. sec. to furnish Senior with the information he desires about the Typists' Section of the I.P.S.-Steel would, we fear, have little chance of qualifying for the King's Scholarship examination under the circumstances he mentions; he would do well, however, to consult a local schoolmaster, we cannot advise satisfactorily.-Deutch would find his requirements met by Meiklejohn's work; "Chambers's English Dictionary (price 3s. 6d.) would answer our correspondent's purpose; we know of no English-German Dictionary of the kind inquired for.-W. M. should write to Taylor's Typewriter Co., Ltd., 74 Chancery lane, London, W.C., for a copy of their list.A number of answers are unavoidably held over.

PITMAN'S SHORTHAND CERTIFICATES. The following Certificates are issued :—

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 25. 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.
Lyndridge A. W., 48 Norfolk avenue, Southend-on-Sea
MacNaulty P. E., Fern Lea, Bolton rd., Atherton, nr. Manchester

Nunn T. Louis, 285 Dewsbury rd., Leeds

Pass J., 48 Ellgreave st., Burslem, Staffs.

Reed Charles, 34 Kent rd., St Denys, Southampton Rice H. D., Ark House School, Banbury

Correspondence, etc. 1d. per line of ten words.

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Hal Hartmann, The Student's Hostel, 11 Mount Preston, Leeds, desires correspondence in shorthand, French, German, or Italian. P.P.C.'s. Prompt replies.

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.

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.

Advertiser would be glad exchange correspondence or newspapers with all parts of the world except United Kingdom. English only, longhand or Phonography. Thos. W. Padmore, 126 Albert rd., Sheffield, England. [46]

Correspondence invited in French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or German. H. Walbank, 38 Parrin lane, Monton, nr. Manchester. Correspondence invited, Corresponding Style; also picture post cards (in longhand or shorthand). Prompt replies. Coloured views preferred. Thos. M. Bower, 1 Matthew's square, Bond st., Coventry. Correspondence desired on picture post cards in Pitman's Shorthand. Heraldic cards or celebrities preferred. Vincent Smith, Fern Bank, Disley, Cheshire.

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Pictorial post card correspondence desired, with readers at home and abroad; the latter specially invited. Immediate replies to all. E. E. Howell, 44 Olivier st., Derby.

Pictorial post cards exchanged. Actresses, coloured views, or humorous. Longhand. Replies to all good cards. Kitty Thorley, 74 Leonard rd., Birches Head, Hanley, Staffs.

Pictorial post card correspondence desired, Reporting or Corresponding Style (shorthand). Prompt replies to all. Llewellyn Davies, 36 Park rd., Widnes. [46]

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Pictorial post cards (coloured views or rough seas) exchanged; abroad. Thos. Wilson, 3 Bedlay st., Springburn, Glasgow. Pictorial post cards exchanged, all countries. Prompt replies. W. F. Morley, 25 Dulka rd., Leithwaite rd., Clapham Common, London, S.W. Pictorial post cards. Exchange desired. Longhand replies. W. Gill, Lindsay House, Cathcart, Glasgow.

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

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. Shorthand. Views. Ralph Gardner, High st., Mortlake, Surrey. Stamp exchange desired with Colonial collectors; used or unused: basis, if desired, Stanley Gibbons, 1903. Noble Immediate replies. Burrows, Hinksey, Oxford.

F. Kennedy, 15 Trinity st., Hull, wishes to exchange pictorial cards with readers at home and abroad (longhand only).

Wanted, pictorial post cards, from all parts of the world, photos, views; prompt replies. 8971, Corpl. Nolan, Barracks, Bury, Lancs. [49] I desire to exchange pictorial post cards for English, French, shorthand, or Hindustani correspondence. Miss Syla Namni, 18 Blenheim avenue, Hyde Park, Leeds.

Pictorial post card competition. First prize, 30 Phonetic Journals; second, Pitman's Teacher, for best view pictorial post card received. Closing date 20th Nov. Competition, 5 Foreman's terr., King's Lynn. Pictorial post card correspondence desired. Shorthand preferred. Views. W. Parker, 3 Marlborough st., Gainsborough. [451

Pictorial post card (longhand) correspondence required from all parts. Miss Graves, 130 Bridge rd., Sutton Bridge, Lincs.

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