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Star (Christchurch), Issue 12757, 29 September 1919, Page 1

EDUCATION*!. THE ONLY PASS; THE ONLY PASS: A YOUTH OF IS WITH A STEM) TYPE 1 "YfEWS just received from Sydney teDs 1 v of v ( .C another Steuolype triumph, A youth c.f 18, operating a Ste no type Machine, was the oniy candidate to pass the New South Wales Court Reporters' Exam. The.rc were ovor 20 entrants — one stenotypist—tho others nil _ handkhorthend ■writers. Tho loy with tho silent, simple machine was successful—all the others failed; Tho examination is regarded as a great stumbling-block to shorthand writers. Firstly, 8 minutes of continuous dicta*tion is given—the first three at 100 words per minxite and tlie last five, at 120 words per minute. This must be transit crib ed on the typewriter _ at a rapid rate. Then follows a tcu-minnto “ take ” of questions and answers as given in Court—tho epeed now increased to 150 words per minute. Typewriting and other testa complete ono of the sternest exams, known. The IS year old candidate with the Stenotypo Machine carried all before him. Though in his teens, he is now qualified as a Court Reporter, at a lucrative salary. In New Zealand, cur stenotypo students are successful at all exams. Learn stenotypy—it is simple—it enables you to make rapid progress and commence work sooner; thus saving fees for long study. Cal! and incqcct—or writs for details, GILBY’S COLLEGE, LTD. L. J. Berry, FJ-A-, N.Z., Director, Royal Exchange Buildings, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. 'Phono 1333. P.O. Bos 56. tend at WcHingtom) - DIGBT’S COMMERCIAL SCHOOL. Principal: MISS M. D. DIGBY, P.C.T., T.P.P.S (Tvpists’ Section). THOROUGH AND INDIVIDUAL COACH TNG for MATRICULATION PUBLIC SERVICE ENTRANCE 6th S. PROFICIENCY SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNTANTS’ PRELIMINARY BOOK-KEEPING TEACHERS’ EXAMS, ETO.. ETC., By HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS. Hours arranged to Suit Students. Special Classes are also held on SATURDAY MORNINGS, from 10 to 12. Teim Commences at any time. Prospectus giving full particulars on application at the School. HALLENSTETN’S BUILDINGS, TRIANGLE fepp. DJ.CA 1

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