Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-07-30

To grasp their meaning and advantages
quickly. The system is Invested of
tedious and useless monotony, and is
embraced in Il compass that is sure TO
secure good results. This bookkeeping
course is compiled from actual books.
the best system being used. II is
theoretical and practical. I'm the practi-
cal department the student first re-
celyeS Il certain cash capital. also pass
books, checks, drafts, deposits, checks.
etc. He executes lease for his store,
orders goods from the general mcrchan-
disc emporium, and proceeds to buy.
sell, and do business under various
transactions. Railroad bookkeeping
in all its forms is taught. Daily, week
ly and monthly reports being
made, remittances made daily, and the
business generally conducted the same
as found in the Offices of the North
Western X. Il. Office. Banking bus
mess also receives the strictest atten-
ton. and letter writing is paid particu-
lar attention to. Each day certain
length of time is devoted to CONNER
cial arithmetic, the method being prac-
teal. Arrangements have been made
with ten of the leading business colleges
in the United States, so that all kinds
of business transactions the same as in
actual business is taught.
THE FINE ART DEPARTMENT
is presided over by one of the best in
Structors in Michigan: The work en-
braces perspective drawing and sketch
ing, India ink and water colors, oil,
landscape, fruit, flower and portrait
painting. Examining this work we no.
tlce 1t demonstrates on the part of the
teacher, mind richly stored with arts
tic genius. The
PREPARATORY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
is under the management of DR.. |. y.
Bralnerd, a graduate of Columbus
Medical College, and also of the state
Normal school of Michigan. He is
known as one of the most thorough
teachers in the state. The course of
studies are mot0my, physiology, chem
iStry, mdtcrid mcdicd and therapeutics.
THE LAW DEPARTMENT
embraces in its work every form of law,
and the method of instruction consists
of examinations and explanations of
previously designed portions of the
adopted text books and lectures. The
closest attention is also given
TELEGRAPHY. SHORT HAND AND TYPE
WRITING
and the teachers in these departments
are persons Of experience and ability
\ thorough review is made of all the
branches taught i'm common and grad
ed schools, and particular pains is given
TO training teachers.
While this school possesses the adj
vantages of high priced colleges the low
rates oftuition and board places it with
/ in the reach of the poor male or female
who is struggling to obtain an education,
as well as the rich one. The price is
80 per cent cheaper than any other
similar institution. This is shown
from the fact that the tuition fee and
board is all under the same manage
ment, Mr.. Harding having control Of
every detail. While the table is uneX-
/ ceptional, the rooms are neat and well
kept No fancy price is charged for
board. No person wishing To become a
student of the school. need be afraid
of not having a suitable room upon ar
irving here. for all arrangements are
made beforehand. and every student Is
met at the train and shown To his room.
Literary debating and other societies
are formed at the beginning of each
term. The school work, ii will be seen.
is thorough. systematic. practical and
conducted in such a manner as TO i'll
culcate into the mind of the student the
superior worth of a good education.
The great advantages that it offers has
brought TO the doors of this institution
of learning students from every part of
the state. 1t has opened an avenue
which enables both rich and poor to
enter and become benefited. and to the
zeal. energy. enterprise and indomita-
bic will of Mr. Harding credit is due
not only from those students who have
proiitted by his efforts to place at their
disposal the means of Il useful and
thorough education, but from the
general public. Through his liberality
many poor students have becom,
educated, who otherwise would have
remained in ignorance.
This is the largest and most complete
private school in the state, and it is
steadily growing in dimensions. Gun
citizens may well point with pride tC
its establishment here.
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