write on the cover the number, date of commencement and time of completion of the book, and then file it away where it can be readily found for reference purposes. Date your note-book at the beginning of each day's work and cancel the notes written up by striking a perpendicular line down the page. Form these habits while in school.
THE PHONOGRAPH IN BUSINESS.
The phonograph at one time threatened to take the place of the shorthand writer in the taking of dictation. It was found, however, that every business man could not dictate his correspondence into the machine without an occasional interpolation. As a consequence the phonograph has not yet met with such approval at the hands of the average business man as was anticipated. It is used, however, to some extent, and the up-to-date stenographer should learn all about it. For office purposes the machine is fitted with an apparatus for checking the speed of the motor when desired, so that dictation may be taken at any rate of speed. The employer dictates to the machine his replies to the correspondence. The records or cylinders, as completed, are taken to the typewriter operator and placed upon another machine beside the typewriter. The hearing tubes are placed in the ears by the operator and the transcribing begins. A switch is provided by which the machine may be instantly started or
