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In conclusion I wish to thank His Honor the Mayor, the members of the City Council, the clerks, foremen and em- ployes of my department for their advice and assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
THOS. F. BURK,
Commissioner of Public Works.
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LOCATION OF HYDRANTS SET IN 1906.
One on Bridge Street corner Thayer Street.
One on Cushing Street corner Wayland Street.
One on Fifth Avenue 300 feet east of South Street.
One on Glendale Road opposite Dimmock Street.
One on Glendale Road end of 6-inch pipe 500 feet north of Dimmock Street.
One on Intervale Street corner Brooks Avenue.
One on Merrymount Avenue 200 feet south of Hancock Street.
One on Quarry Street corner Boulevard.
One on Sea Street 112 feet east of Private Way near "Willows."
One on Walker Place 170 feet east of Prospect Street.
One on Walnut Street corner Chestnut Street.
One on Walnut Street 500 feet west of Chestnut Street.
TOTAL WATER PIPE LAID. Length in feet and size of pipe laid to December 31, 1906.
DIAMETER OF PIPE IN INCHES.
WHEN LAID
Hydrants.
Gates.
TOTAL.
2
4
5
6
7
8
10
12
16
20
Previous to Dec. 31, 1905 In 1906
689 1266 12|
25
40954 604
97232 1364
948
218799 4915
994
88378 266
32166
23548 1439
23232
2679
528930 8588
351
Total, *Taken up
701 1291
11588 672
98596 72
948
223714
994
88644
32166
24987
23232
2679
537518 744
Total,
701 1291
40886
98524 948
223714
994
88644|
32166
249871
23232 2679
536774
Total number of feet, 536,774.
Total number of miles, 101.66.
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WATER PIPE LAID IN 1906.
Ward.
Street Location.
Gates
Hydrants.
2 in.
4 in.
6 in.
8 in.
Io in.
12 in.
Intervale Street, 3
·
I
..
·
252
. .
.
. .
6 Walker Place,
I
I
170
. .
. .
·
. .
5 Elmwood Avenue,
I Harvey Place,
215
. .
.
. .
. .
I Charles Street,
I20
·
. .
. .
·
. .
I Sea Street,
I
I
. .
. .
12
113
2 Read Place,
I
II5
. .
.
.
. .
2 Bigelow St. Ex.,
60
. .
·
. .
2 South Street,
I
. .
. .
. .
.
.
. .
5 Merrymount Ave., I
I
.
. .
·
. .
I Bird Street,
74
.
. .
. .
.
· ·
5 Cushing Street, 2
240
. .
. .
5 Wayland Street, 2
. .
. .
. .
240
. .
. .
5 Winthrop Avenue,
. ·
.
. .
I44
. .
.
. .
4 Quarry Street Ex. . .
I
.
490
. .
. .
5 Willet Street,
·
·
·
30
5 Morton Street,
I
. .
. .
274
. .
.
5 Blake Street,
I
. .
. .
28
.
. .
2 Fifth Avenue,
I
I
. .
· 309
.
. .
I Glendale Road,
6 Walnut Street,
2
2
·
·
672
6 Sagamore Avenue,
195
2 Hill Street,
. .
. .
.
. .
. .
I Bridge Street,
4
I
. .
·
. .
533
I Adams Street,
2
·
. .
.
·
..
876
5 Belmont Street,
I
. .
. .
. .
·
. .
4 Buckley Street,
I ..
. .
. .
46
. .
· ·
4 Suomi Road,
I . .
. .
. .
50
5 Willow Street,
I
. .
.
276
. .
. .
5 Wollaston Ave.,
. .
72
. .
·
. .
Total,
25
12
604 1364 4915
266
. . I439
.
228
·
. .
·
.
. .
252
5 Green Street, I
. .
I
. .
. .
.
. .
·
. .
. .
. . I433
.
.
. .
96
185
.
. .
2
635
153
. .
· ·
. .
Length of Each Size of Pipe.
GATES IN USE. Number and Size of Gates in Use December 31, 1906.
SIZE OF GATES IN INCHES.
WHEN SET.
2
4
6
7
8
10
12
16
20
TOTAL.
Previous to Dec. 31, 1905, During 1906,
132
250
601 13
1
150 2
57
36
35
4
1266 25
353
Total
132
254
614
1
152
57
42
35
4
1291
4
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SUPERINTENDENT
OF THE
Woodward Institute
CITY OF QUINCY
MASSACHUSETTS
1906
BOSTON FARRINGTON PRINTING CO.
1907
Woodward Institute.
Organization of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 1907.
Chairman REV. ELLERY C. BUTLER
Vice Chairman REV. EDWIN N. HARDY
Secretary REV. WILLIAM E. GARDNER
Finance Committee REV. ELLERY C. BUTLER, ex officio REV. WILLIAM E. GARDNER REV. NATHANIEL J. SPROUL REV. ALBERT B. TYLER
Textbooks and Supplies REV. ELLERY C. BUTLER, ex officio REV. WILLIAM J. HEATH REV. EDMUND D. WEBBER REV. ERNEST W. HUNT
Superintendent FRANK E. PARLIN
The Faculty.
PRINCIPAL
Frederic W. Plummer
Latin and History
TEACHERS
Charlotte J. Burgess Stenography and Typewriting
Abbie O. Stoddard Natural Sciences
Grace S. Burke Greek and Mathematics
Adella W. Bates English and Latin
Helen H. Claflin French and German
Anna W. Pinkham English
Martha E. Maccarty Physical Training Art
Georgiana C. Lane
John D. Buckingham Vocal Music
Susie T. Sprout Household Science
Abraham L. Buzzell, Engineer and Janitor.
Woodward Institute.
To the Mayor and City Council:
Gentlemen: The Directors of the Woodward Institute submit their report for the year 1906. During the year the Board has held six regular and two special meetings. At all of these meetings Superintendent Frank E. Parlin has been present, and has given full statement concerning the general condition of the school. He has added suggestions in the way of firmer maintenance and larger efficiency. His report as adopted appears on the following pages.
In the preparation of this introduction I have attended the Institute in session, visited recitations, examined meth- ods of instruction, talked with the principal and teachers, to find independently that the purpose of the Institute is being adequately carried forward.
Unusual harmony and interest exist between the faculty and the superintendent, which argues for the continuance of the present policy.
J. S. MILLER, For the Board of Directors.
January I, 1907.
IReport of Superintendent.
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To the Board of Directors of Woodward Institute:
Gentlemen: The report herewith submitted is, in the series of annual reports of Woodward Institute, the thir- teenth, and of the superintendent the sixth.
Education is not a thing which can be marked off, exam- ined and fully measured up year by year. The important or essential part of it lies not in the processes of instruction but in the effect upon the growth, development and character of the pupils, which is not easily measured, especially at short intervals. It is possible to judge with a high degree of cer- tainty whether the means used are adapted to produce the desired results and whether the growth and development are in the right direction. That is, we can provide appropriate conditions and can determine the general character of the results of our work, but the only real measure of its effec- tiveness will be found in the lives of our pupils through the years to come. Nor can even this measure be exactly written down in percentages, because those lives will be made up of two parts, the external or their relations to persons, things and events, and the internal or the condition which prevails in the mind itself-the soul-life of the individual-the most important factor of all and the one which is beyond our reck- oning. Even the measure of the external life depends largely upon the standard used. If we measure it by the material things one gathers about himself and possesses-by what he receives-we may get a very different result from what we do when we measure him by what he has added to the sum
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of human happiness and goodness-by what he has given to the world.
Thus it is never possible to state definitely just what has been accomplished in the education of the pupils of any school during a single year. We can do little more than state the conditions under which the work has been done and infer the permanent results from the methods used, from the increase of power shown and from the general attitude toward responsibility and the opportunities offered. The interest and effort of both pupils and teachers have been good. On the whole, the teaching was never better nor the work more satisfactory.
Just before the opening of the September term a request was received from the School Committee of the city that they be permitted to use the Woodward building afternoons for the purpose of holding recitation of high school classes, the completion of the new high school being unexpectedly delayed. After being assured by competent legal opinions that the request could be granted without endangering in any way the endowment of Woodward, the Board of Directors voted to allow the School Committee to use the building as proposed from one forty-five to six o'clock, at a rental thought sufficient to cover the extra cost of fuel, light, jani- tor service and the wear and tear of the building. At the time this arrangement was made, it was expected that the high school would require the use of the building not more than eight or ten weeks, instead of nearly four months, as it proved. During this period, of course, the Woodward pupils and teachers were deprived of the use of the building after- noons and were obliged to omit all meetings and exercises usually held at that time-social gatherings, library work, gymnasium practice, class and teachers' meetings. The teachers have not been able to give as much outside help as was desirable nor to secure the making-up of lost lessons as
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satisfactorily as usual. Although there was a perceptible loss to the Institute pupils the larger interests of the com- munity seemed to justify the sacrifice under the circum- stances.
The attendance during the year has not only been the largest in the history of the school but the most regular, it being 93.8 per cent. in place of 93 per cent. last year. The number of cases of tardiness and of dismissal continued to decrease, the decrease being 12 per cent. in the former and 25 per cent. in the latter.
The following table shows the class and total enrolment of pupils each year since the school was opened, also the number of regular and special teachers employed.
TEACHERS
SEVENTH CLASS
SIXTH CLASS
FIFTH CLASS
FOURTH CLASS
THIRD CLASS
JUNIOR CLASS
SENIOR CLASS
POST GRADUATES
TOTAL
REGULAR
SPECIAL
TOTAL
Spring of 1894
28
I5 4I
44
18
17
5
125
8
I
9
1895-1896
9
4I
36
IO
8 8
5
107
8
3
II
1897-1898
13
22
23
28
5
3
94
8
3
II
1898-1899
14
13
17
21
27
92
8
3
II
1899-1900
20
I4
13
14
21
3
85
8 8
3
II
1900-1901
3
28
18
II
I4
14
88
3
II
1901-1902
13
28
I5
9
14
2
I2I
-7
3
IO
1902-1903
II
40 55 43
35 46
:27
16
9
2
155
8
2
IO
1903-1904
47
30 38
15 33
5 4 6
164 160
8
3
II
1905-1906
47
43 40
25 38 35 37
37
I68
8
3
II
Fall of 1906
51
34
9
I71
8
3
II
I7
I3
7
7
1894-1895
II5
8
2
IO
1896-1897
29
28
32
5
The graduating class last June numbered thirty-four, the largest ever sent out from this school. Of these eleven either entered college, normal or other schools in the fall
8
2
IO
1904-1905
80
10
and nine returned to the Institute for special graduate work.
The class which entered in September was also the larg- est in the history of the school, numbering fifty-one. It seems to be the opinion of the teachers that this class was well prepared and rather above the average of entering classes in ability.
Special attention during the year has been given to the work in Latin and science with gratifying results in both subjects.
In Latin, by systematic weekly reviews the fundamentals of the language are more firmly fixed in the minds of the pupils and the interest in the work largely increased. In science, the first year pupils have begun the laboratory work earlier than usual and have given more time to this method of study. Greater interest and better results have followed the introduction of modern methods in teaching zoology made possible by new text and reference books in this sub- ject.
A new departure this year in household science has been the buying of supplies for the cooking class by the pupils themselves, under the direction of the teacher. In this way the pupils learn how to select goods, how to buy econom- ically and also something of the expense necessary to main- tain this part of a home. There are seventy-six pupils in this department, fifty-three taking the first year course and twenty-three the second.
A recent test of the sight and hearing of the pupils revealed fifteen per cent. defective in sight and five per cent. defective in hearing. This is not an unusually large propor- tion for a school of this kind.
The general health of the students has been good during the year. In fact, there seems to be a constant improvement in this respect. The membership of the school has increased so much during the last few years that the dressing-room
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connected with the gymnasium no longer provides sufficient locker room even after much overcrowding. Additional ac- commodations will have to be provided in the near future.
During the year gifts as follows have been received: "Rembrandt" from Miss Grace F. Spear, member of the class of 1906; two pamphlets, "The Effect of Footwear on the Form and Usefulness of the Feet," and "Conclusions Drawn from a Comparative Study of the Feet of Barefooted and Shoewearing Peoples" from Miss Maccarty, Director of Physical Culture; The Manual of the General Court, 1906, and a complete set of the Calendars, Journals and Docu- ments of the House and Senate for the session of 1906, seven volumes, from Representative Eugene C. Hultman. Two of the teachers, Miss Bates and Miss Burgess, have pre- sented photographs of special interest to the pupils of the school.
The policy of making substantial additions to the library and laboratory equipment has been carried out this year as usual. Some much needed apparatus for the gymnasium has also been provided; and twenty new desks and chairs were purchased for the assembly hall.
The school plant has been improved by putting in a Berryman heater to heat the water before it enters the boiler. As this is done by means of the exhaust it is without cost and saves the additional heat which would be required if the cold water were put directly into the boiler, besides protect- ing it from a very severe strain.
During the summer vacation the building was painted two coats and all necessary repairs made to put the outside of the building in good condition. Many minor improve- ments and repairs have also been made within the building.
With a sincere desire to give full credit for the effort and good work of both pupils and teachers and with a firm
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conviction that the school is developing in a wholesome and efficient manner, I submit this report.
Very respectfully, FRANK E. PARLIN, Superintendent.
December 31, 1906.
OUTLINE OF COURSE OF STUDY
CREDITS
PERIODS
FIRST YEAR
CREDITS
PERIODS
CREDITS
PERIODS
THIRD YEAR
CREDITS
PERIODS
FOURTH YEAR
-
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
4
4
English I.
4 A
4
English II.
4
4
English III.
5
5
English IV.
2
3
Physical Training I.
2
3 w
Physical Training II.
2
3
Physical Training III.
I
2
Physical Training IV.
I
2
Music I.
2
Music II.
ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES
4 A
4
History III.
5
5
History IV.
4
4
History I.
4
4
History II.
4
4
Science III.
4
4
Science IV.
13
3
3
Science I.
3
3
Science II.
4
4
Mathematics III.
4
4
Mathematics IV.
4
4
Mathematics I.
4
4
5
5
Latin III.
5
5
Latin IV.
5
5
Latin I.
5
5
Latin II.
5
5
Greek II.
5
5
Greek III.
4
4
French I.
4
4
French II.
4
4
French III.
4
4
German III.
2
3
Commercial Arithmetic I.
5
5
Greek I.
4
4
German II.
2
3
Stenography II.
I
I
Drawing I.
4
4
German I.
2
3
Stenography I.
I
2
Typewriting II.
2
2
Household Science and Arts I.
2
3
Bookkeeping I.
I
2
Typewriting I.
I
2
Music IV.
I
I
Drawing II.
2
3
Bookkeeping II.
I
I
Drawing IV.
7
2
Household Science and Arts Il.
I
I
Drawing III.
I
2
Music III.
Mathematics II.
-
.
SECOND YEAR
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EXPLANATIONS.
Required work includes subjects which all pupils are ex- pected to take unless excused by the Principal.
With the consent of the Principal a pupil may select from the electives as many subjects as her health and ability will warrant. Ordinarily she is expected to elect not less than twelve (12) nor more than fourteen (14) periods per week. The approval of parents should accompany any re- quest to take a greater or less amount of work.
In the column marked "periods" is indicated the number of exercises per week.
In the column marked "credits" is indicated the number of points allowed for satisfactory work in each subject. A total of eighty (80) points or credits entitles a pupil to a diploma. One additional credit will be allowed each year for excellence in conduct and effort.
A pupil in any class may elect from the preceding years' lists any subject which she has not satisfactorily completed.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH.
LITERATURE.
The first two years of the course in literature are spent in reading carefully, but without attempting analysis and criticism, as much of the world's best literature as the time will allow. The books are selected because they are adapted to the minds of the readers and are worth reading. They in- clude not only English classics but good translations from the literature of various nations and cover many subjects. There are three distinct aims in the course: (1) to teach the students to read intelligently and enjoyably; (2) to develop in them a taste for good literature; (3) to lay a broad foun- dation for the subsequent study and appreciation of the Eng- lish classics selected for the third and fourth years. These are taken up in the order of narration, description, exposi- tion, and argument. An outline history of English literature, supplemented by a study of English poets, completes the four years' course.
RHETORIC.
One period a week is assigned to each of the three upper classes for the study of rhetoric.
COMPOSITION.
Four compositions are required each week from the three upper classes. The work is correlated with the course in literature-narration, description, exposition and argu- ment, each taken in turn. The course is designed to awaken the interest of the pupils in theme-writing and to enable them to express their thoughts clearly and logically.
The pupils are urged to write from their own experi- ence, to write often, to eliminate by degrees all faulty expres- sions and to acquire the habit of using simple, correct, idio- matic English words.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL TRAINING.
Physical Training I.
Individual prescription work.
Class work. Military marching; free, ring and horizon- tal bar exercises.
Games.
Physiology I.
Relation of health to posture, cleanliness and dress. Study of the skeleton and of the muscular system. Emergencies.
Physical Training II.
Individual prescription work.
Class work. Marching, fancy steps; free, dumb-bell, club and wand exercises.
Games.
Physiology II.
Anatomy, physiology and hygiene of the respiratory and digestive systems. 1
Practical demonstrations and experiments.
Emergencies.
Physical Training III.
Individual prescription work.
Class work. Marching; free, chest-weight, horizontal bar, ring and club exercises. Fencing. Games.
Physiology III.
Anatomy, physiology and hygiene of the circulatory and nervous systems. Study of the special senses.
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Physical Training IV.
Individual prescription work.
Class work. Marching, jig and fancy steps; free, bound- ing ball, dumb-bell, chest-weight, club, wand and ring exercises.
Games.
Physiology IV.
Physiology of the nervous system.
Papers on diet, exercise, sleep, bathing and clothing.
Talks on first aid to the injured, together with practical demonstrations.
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS.
I. Original work in inspectional geometry and elementary algebra.
2. Elementary algebra completed.
3. Plane geometry,-demonstrations and original work.
4. Solid geometry or advanced work in algebra.
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC.
The aim of the department of music is to cultivate a taste for good music and to prepare the girls for intelligent and appreciative work in the further pursuit of the art in its various branches.
The vocal and choral study includes vocalization, sol- feggio, sight reading, dynamics, breath control, intonation, enunciation, unison and part singing.
The elementary theoretical work (required) aims to give the pupil a thorough foundation in the elements of music and includes rhythm, meter intervals, the derivation and con- struction of our present day tonalities, major, all minor forms
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and chromatic scale in all keys, triads. chords of the dom- inant and diminished sevenths and cadences, leading to the study of
Harmony-elective, but strongly advised for all pupils in vocal or instrumental study.
Individual class work, one period weekly.
Vocal and choral work (entire school required) one period weekly.
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY.
I. A preliminary consideration of the origin and races of mankind,-their primitive condition, migrations and progress toward civilization.
A brief study of the extinct civilization of the East.
Greek history to the death of Alexander.
2. Roman history from the founding of the city to the fall of the empire.
3. English history from the Roman invasion to the acces- sion of Edward VII.
4. American history, special attention being given to the forces which have shaped the government of the United States and developed its present institutions. Civil government of the United States.
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE.
I. Introduction to science,-training in careful observation and scientific methods as a preparation for subse- quent work.
The evolution of the solar system and the formation of the earth.
The elementary facts of astronomy and geology.
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The examination of a few of the common minerals and rocks.
The systematic observation and record of some common phenomena.
Simple experiments to ascertain facts or to test given propositions.
The classifications of facts under divisions of science.
2. Zoology, first half year.
The time is about evenly divided between laboratory and recitation work.
Flementary work in morphology, physiology and some ecology.
Botany, second half year.
There is considerable field work for the purpose of iden- tifying plants, studying their habitat and procuring specimens for a small herbarium.
3. Chemistry or Physics.
A class in one subject only will be formed for those electing science in the third year.
4. Physics or Chemistry.
The subject not taken in the third year is offered in the · fourth.
DEPARTMENT OF LATIN AND GREEK.
LATIN.
I. Latin Lessons.
Translation of prose selections.
2. Caesar,-Commentaries on Gallic War, books I-IV in- clusive.
Sight reading. Prose composition. Grammar.
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3. Cicero,-Orations against Catiline, The Manilian Law, and Archias. Sight reading. Prose composition.
4. Virgil,-Æneid, books I-VI inclusive. Sight reading. Prosody.
GREEK.
I. Greek Lessons.
Translation of easy Greek narrative.
2. Zenophon,-Anabasis, books I-IV inclusive. Sight reading. Prose composition.
3. Homer,-Iliad, books I-III inclusive. Sight reading. Prose composition based upon Attic Greek.
DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES.
FRENCH.
I. Pronunciation.
Grammar: Declension.
Conjugation of regular verbs and of a few irreg- ular verbs. Simpler uses of tenses and moods. Syntax.
Memorizing: Vocabulary for oral and written work. Prose and poetry selections. Composition: Translation into French. Transposition. Reproduction.
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Dictation. Easy conversation. Reading of simple French.
2. Grammar: Rapid review of grammar. Conjugation of irregular verbs. Uses of tenses and moods. Memorizing: Vocabulary enlarged. Idioms. Prose and poetry selections.
Composition: Translation into French. Transposition. Paraphrasing.
Dictation.
Easy conversation.
Reading: Contes de Fees, Merimee's Colomba. Sandeau's Le Gendre de M. Poirier.
3. Grammar: Review and continuation of difficult points. Syntax.
Memorizing.
Composition: Translation into French.
Transposition, Paraphrasing. Abstracts.
Dictation. Conversation.
Reading: Selections from Zola, Maupassant, Balzac, Hugo, Daudet, Loti. Corneille's Le Cid, Racine's Athalie, Moliere's L'Avare.
GERMAN.
I. Pronunciation.
Grammar: Declension.
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Conjugation of weak verbs and of the more usual strong verbs.
Simpler uses of tenses and moods.
Prepositions.
Syntax.
Memorizing: Vocabulary for oral and written work. Prose and poetry selections.
Composition: Translation into German.
Transposition. Reproduction.
Dictation.
Easy conversation.
Reading and translation of Fairy Tales.
2. Grammar: Conjugation of strong and irregular verbs and modal auxiliaries.
Order of words.
Translation: Schiller's Der Neffe als Onkel.
Benedix' Eigensinn.
Gerstacker's Germelshausen.
Lyrics and Folksongs. Sight reading from easy texts.
3. Prose Composition.
Exercises in idiomatic German, including letter writing, short dialogues and descriptive themes.
Conversation.
Translation: Lessings' Minna von Barnhelm. Schiller's Jungfrau von Orleans.
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS.
Commercial Arithmetic I. Subjects: Common and decimal fractions, common measures, interest, percentage, dis- count, insurance, taxes, duties, exchange, partnership.
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After a review of fundamental processes pupils are drilled in business methods.
Bookkeeping I. The principles of double and single entry bookkeeping are presented in a clear and practical man- ner. Neatness and accuracy are insisted upon.
Bookkeeping II. The work of the previous year is contin- ued, giving, as far as possible in a school, business prac- tice.
Stenography I. The principles of stenography are learned, and practice in reading and writing shorthand is begun.
Stenography II. Regular and systematic practice in reading and writing shorthand is continued in order to secure accuracy and speed.
Typewriting I. After the use of the typewriter has been learned, practice is given in writing from shorthand notes and from dictation.
Typewriting II. The practice of the preceding year is con- tinued and the pupils are taught to use at least one standard duplicator.
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