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Just published, in boards, Bvo, with four Lithographic
Plates, price 2s 6d.,
A COMPLETE AND PRACTICAL SYSTEM OF
SHORT-lIAND. By T. C. FOSTER, Professional
Short-hand Writer, and Reporter for the LIVERPOOL
STANDARD.
London : WHITTAKER and CO. Liverpool: STANDARD
OFFICE, and MARPLES. Manchester: Sowl,Ea, and all
Booksellers.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
" This system of Short-hand will be found one of the most com-
plete that has ever been issued from the press—indeed we might
say the most complete. Utility and simplicity are the main objects
which the author has kept in view. A. perfect mastery of the
instructions which Mr. Foster has given, will enable any one to
take down, verbatim, the words of the most rapid speaker. Nor is
this the only advantage which will accrue from an acquaintance
with this system : the facility with which the notes may be after-
wards read is a consideration of very great importance. The
alphabetical characters have the recommendation of extreme sim-
plicity. The signs for combination of letters, and the arhitraries,
or marks for words, will be found highly conducive to expedition
in writing. In this department the author has been eminently
successful. To Ladies or Gentlemen who may wish to master the
useful art of stenography, we can cordially recommend this work,
by which a student of ordinary ability, especially if a quick writer,
may be enabled in a very short time to take down literal reports of
sermons and speeches. We may add, that the professional short-
hand writer may also derive much instruction from this compen-
dium."—Lirerpool Standard.
" This is art exceedingly clever. instructive, and well written
production. Generally speaking, works on stenography are not
sufficiently entertaining and attractive to obtain numerous
has readthrown
ers;
but we will do Mr. Foster the justice to say, that he
much that is highly-interesting in his " plain instructions," and
has very happily blended the entertaining. with the 'useful. Our
author's principal object appears to be to instruct the uninitiated ;
but we think his work will prove valuable in many respects even
to those whose profession it is to practice the art. Of course his
system must, in a great measure, partake of those previously in
existence, but as regards the distinctness and decision of his vowel
characters, it is superior to any we have seen. His examples and
illustrations are also exceedingly good, and the various lessons are
given with a plainness and perspicuity which must greatly facilitate
the learner's progress. In short, to all who are anxious io obtain
a speedy and accurate knowledge of the art of stenography, we
earnestly recommend the work."—Manchester Courier,
We are of opinion that the last essay on stenography must
almost of necessity be the best, and that the person most qualified
aaynsytemonae who
to treat of it is a practical reporter. Mr. Foster's enthusiastic
admiration of the art, has, we think, led him a little too far ; but
it by no means detracts from the value of information derived from
his own personal observation and experience as a reporter, which,
is now offered to the public in a cheap and accessible form."—
Lirerpool Mercury.
good
one. Constant
wishes to be a first-rate short-hand writer, either on this or on any
can mit with
rcaocnadee confidence cs
p absolutelyro unc e
necessaryl‘lr . Foster's
fo r
other system ; but we believe that a thoroughly -practised writer of
short-hand would find it easier to follow a rapid speaker with this
than with any other system. It also possesses the very great
advantage of being easily readable when written."—Liverpool
Times.
From a hasty glance through the pages, we pronounce it ex-
cellent."—Lancashire Herald.
" Mr. Foster we know has had much practical experience in the
art, and it is practical experience alone that can enable an indi-
vidual to form a correct judgment of any particular system. Arr.
Foster has, it appears, tried three several system's, and has fixed
upon that which he deems the best. On this he has made such
improvements as, in the course of his practice, seemed best cal-
culated to secure facility. With his judgment matured by constant
consideration of the subject. he tells us that the system which he
has now presented to the public • possesses many advantages over
those most in use, with which he is acquainted."—Lireroool
Albion.
We think its alphabetical characters are extremely simple,
and that the signs for pluralities of letters, and the arhitraries,
which are more peculiarly the author's own improvements, are
highly conducive to expedition, without inducing any correspond-
ing difficulty in deciphering. While Mr. Foster's arhitraries and
double and triple consonants are more numerous than those of
other systems that we have met with, they seem all well adapted
for practice, arid if so, they cannot but he regarded as a material
aid to the shorthand writer."—Liverpool Courier.
" Mr. Foster, in this little work, has given to the
world the
result of his own practical experience as a short-hand writer. In
the two great requisites of short-hand writing—exP editi
easy facility in deciphering the characters when written
on and an
present system is superior, we conceive, to most of —the
works on the same subject. Persons wishing to give the popular
application to the study of short-hand, will findn the requisite
manual everything they require. The practicability Mr.
F°ster's
is best tested by Mr. Foster's reputation of the system
stenographer.—Liverpool Chronicle. as an accomplished
" It is our opinion that the reporter is a far
more efficie
in the art of stenography than they who, however • t tutor
with it theoretically, have hut little practic well acquainted
; because in re
former case you are most likely topresented tyre
former •
be
perfected to the point of practical utility, while inwith a system
ten to one but you are taught a system which is f the latter it is
trial, and which may require years of alteration,found to fail upon
practice to render it serviceable. We must a amendment, and
admit that Mr. Foster's
system appears to us a very excellent one ; that
its capabilities are
equal to all demands upon it is evident from his
that it is laid down clearly and judiciously, will be
practice ; and
one who peruses the book."—Liverpool Journal, ie apparent to any

W. B. PROMOLI,
SUCCESSOR TO THOMAS WOOLFIELD,
No. 24, CHURCH-STREET,
ADJOINING THE POSTOFFICE,

ESPECTFULLY announces that he :has OPENED
lA, HIS NEW PREMISES to the Public. lie begs to
renew his invitation to his Friends and Customers to visit
his unrivalled Establishment, and to inspect a Stock remark-
able for its greater Extent, Elegance, and, choice of Goods
than any yet collected together. •
W. B. I'., under the impression thittilis Concern is really
unique, will, being honoured with thli same encouragement
and distinguished patronage with whrch he has hitherto been
favoured, continue to maintain it on a similar scale of mag-
nitude, by, if possible, a still greater attention to the manu-
facturing of his Goods, and by a careful selection of the best
of their kind in England, France, Germany, and Italy, his
knowledge and experience of which may be gathered from
the fact, that, for the last eight years, he was accustomed to
act in the latter department for his esteemed friend and pre-
decessor, TnomAs WOOLFIELD, who, in return, being at
present on the Continent, is giving him the advantages of his
time and taste in the purchase of articles of novelty.
-W. B. P. is now also on one of his periodical journeys to
Londonanvdatrty of New
IleeCon tinenti)sautptenerrinstien Flniianngety Goods forbegettingu 6e
p of
an infinite
ensuing season, which, he doubts not, will prove as attractive
as those hitherto offered to his Friends. . . .

W:li.P.considers it unnecessary to remind the Public,
that, selling always for Nett Cash, without any deduction,
he is enabled to charge comparatively a very small profit
upon his Goods; therefore it must follow, that their Price
and Quality :are unequalled. He may further add, that his
great Sales in every branch also enable him to manufacture
and to purchase in large quantities; consequently he buys at
a less cost, and obtains the full advantage of the manufac-
turers' discounts where allowed fur payment in cash.
In a few weeks the Fixtures, &c. will be ready for the two
former Shops, when the whole Front will be made to cor-
respond, exhibiting a rich and attractive display of Goods
from all parts of the world.