notes well enough to transcribe them without assistance. If a word or a sentence puzzles you during the progress of your course of training, study it out for yourself and do not bother your fellow student with it. Strive to work out your own salvation, and with perseverance and the cultivation of self-reliance you will become a first-class stenographer.
CLEANLINESS.
We have already urged upon the student punctuality in attendance at school and in business, and we would now like to say a word about cleanliness. Some students consider this a minor matter. On the 'contrary, it is of vital importance, not only to the student but to the stenographer. Cleanliness includes tidiness, not only personal tidiness, but tidiness of your books, papers and office equipment.
First, to treat of the personal portion: See that your hands are clean and that your clothing is neat. Look after your finger nails and see that your hair is tidy. Take pride in yourself, be sharp, bright and active. Shorthand should and must make you quick and energetic. Keep your books and papers free from lead-pencil marks and ink stains. Use a rubber band on your note-book to mark the page you are using. Don't allow the corners of your note-book to become "dog eared." Learn how to sharpen a lead pencil without covering your fingers with lead. Keep your desk in order; be systematic, and
