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COMMERCIAL COURSES

1. Bookkeeping.—This course is outlined to give the student a
good working knowledge of the principles and methods of modern
bookkeeping in as short a time as is consistent with thoroughness.
Both Single and Double Entry books are studied and written up in
a practical and systematic manner. Due attention is given to statements,
Trial Balances, Balance Sheets, Opening and Closing Books.
A modern text is used as a basis, supplemented by lectures on important
points. The instruction is to a great extent individual; therefore,
perfect classification can be secured by those who have had
some of the subject as well as by those who are taking it up for
the first time. While it is impossible to complete the subject in this
brief time, the student is carried far enough to make it possible to
continue the study to excellent advantage outside of school and without
the personal aid of an instructor.

Daily, 8:30 to 9:30. Cabell Hall, Room 4. Professor Webb.

2. Shorthand.—This course covers the entire manual of one of the
leading systems of phonography—a system which has won its permanent
place in High Schools and Commercial Colleges because it
possesses to a greater extent than any other system the three fundamental
essentials: Simplicity, Legibility and Speed. The alphabet is
taken up and mastered in logically arranged sections. Sentence writing
is introduced in the first lesson; therefore, when this text is completed,
the student not only has learned the rules and principles by
which every word in the language is written, but has had considerable
experience in writing. Those who finish this course properly
should be able, with additional speed practice on their part, to
do office work.

Daily, 2:30 to 3:30. Cabell Hall, Room 4. Professor Webb.

3. Typewriting.—The Touch System of Typewriting is used. Careful
attention is paid to technique, and the methods selected will yield
the best results with the least expenditure of energy. Due attention
is devoted to the use and care of the machine, fingering, etc. The
progress of the student depends to a great extent upon his application
and ability, as the work is almost entirely individual. This is a
subject that can be pursued with the aid of the text to excellent advantage
after an introductory course has been taken. Underwood
typewriters will be used.

Daily, hours to be arranged. Cabell Hall, Room 4. Professor
Webb.

4. Commercial Arithmetic.—This course is outlined to give the
student a thorough working knowledge of those classes of problems
that come up for solution in every day business life. Common and
decimal fractions, bills and statements, all the divisions of percentage,
such as interest, discount, taxes and banking, equation of
accounts, and problems dealing with partnerships and corporations
together with many practical examples are taken up and treated
thoroughly. Accuracy and systematic methods are stressed throughout.

Daily, 9:30 to 10:30. Cabell Hall, Room 4. Professor Webb.

Note.—These courses are not free to Virginia teachers. A fee of
$5 for any one course will be charged, or $10 for any two or more
courses.