thorough training, which will prepare him for the much coveted reporter's chair. Many of the best present-day reporters have had training of this character. It may take two or three years, but it will be time well spent. In addition to this valuable experience the stenographer will almost daily be brought into contact with men who may assist him in his ambition. Judges, when choosing court reporters, invariably choose those stenographers whose work they are already familiar with through references or hearings.
In taking a reference, sit as close as you can to the speaker or witness. Make a note of everything that takes place, as well as what is said. The court reporter should understand thoroughly the meaning of rulings, exceptions and objections, generally used in court procedure, so as to be able to make a proper record of them. Exhibits entered in court as part of the evidence should be carefully marked in the order in which they are produced. Beginning with the first mark them "Exhibit A," "Exhibit B," and so on. Articles which are entered as exhibits and which cannot conveniently be marked as such, should have labels attached to them, with the number of the exhibit marked thereon. Names and addresses of the witnesses should be carefully recorded, and it is the duty of the stenographer to take down, word for word, everything that is said. If a witness or lawyer is incorrectly heard, the
