derstanding of all who may endeavor to learn by it. A teacher, however, has it in his power to give such minute and personal instructions as cannot fail to produce a beneficial result. He can at once explain to the student whatever seems obscure and ambiguous; can solve his difficulties, correct his mistakes, assist his invention, encourage him in his progress, and lead him on to practical proficiency."
By the aid of a teacher, the difficulties which beset the path of the student are overcome, and the student is skillfully guided over the rough places. To have a teacher to point out errors of form and outline, mistakes in typewriting, faults in spelling, and lapses in punctuation, is an almost indispensable aid. An encouraging word, an appropriate suggestion, which the conscientious teacher gives, strips shorthand of many of its difficulties. Then, when the trials of study are over, and the pupil is ready to embark in business, the teacher is able and willing to assist him to a good position. Get a good teacher, then, by all means, and you will find your study lightened.
DON'T GET FITS OF THE BLUES.
It is a mistake to think, in taking up the study of shorthand and typewriting, that all will be smooth sailing. Periods of depression are sure to come, when storms of discouragement will sweep down and clouds of disappointment will almost drive
