The Detroit times., 1908-08-31
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For artists supplies and material
ials Detroit Is fortunate In having a
house that Is pre-eminent. Black 4
Co, 156 Woodward-ave., keep In stock
complete line of art materials OF all
kinds for water color work, pastel.
crayon and china painting and
draughtmen's supplies.
One of the most progressive insti'
buttons OF The city where life Is
worth living" is the Business Insti-
tute located In the Breitmeyer build
ing, az the corner OF Broadway and
Gratiot-aye.
This Is stritcly twentieth century
school. The courses are in perfect
harmony with the latest ideas In Of
fee practice and the routine OF the
daily work is such that the student
becomes familiar with the methods In
use In the up-to-date Office. In the
business department he Is taught the
loose leaf systems of keeping ac-
counts. he uses the card ledger, he
Is instructed in the voucher system.
in Office practice and banking; In the
advanced part OF the course he uses
the adding machine in his daily work !:
In short. his training Is such that
when he graduates at the ,institute
and enters a modern office. his work.
as one OF the Institute students states.
rs largely continuation OF that
which he has been doing In the
school room"
II student Is considering short
hand, he has at the institute. the
choice Of two standard systems. the
Gregg and the Graham, both taught
by we'll trained experienced teachers.
ttfe-two- departments being on separ-
ate floors. In many schools little at
tention is paid to typewriting, the stu
dent being assigned typewriter and
then left to himself with little. or no
attention from the instructor. He
practices In haphazard fashion, thus
losing much valuable time as we'll as
learning an incorrect method OF using
the machine.
This is not the case at the Institute.
Thorough. painstaking instruction Is
given and careful systematic practice
required of all the students. and they
soon become proficient In the use OF
the touch method learning to write
without looking at the typewriter. He
is also taught modern appliances In
connection with Office work that prove
of great assistance TO him when his
work as a practical stenographer be-
gins.
ANY one who is not qualified to pur-
sue business or shorthand Is given a
thorough preparation for these
courses in the English department.
instruction In English is also given
without charge TO the students taking
either the shorthand or business
courses.
The evening sessions Monday. Wed
pesday and Friday, give the ambitious
young man or woman who Is employ
ed during the day an opportunity to
pursue studies under the most favor
able conditions.
The Business institute is furnished
throughout with excellent modern
equipment The furniture and Office
fixtuTes wera especially designed. the
rooms are separated by heavy plate
glass partitions, SO that light Is ad.
mitted from all sides. They are equip
ped with electric lights and fans, thus
making IL possible to work with com.
fort during the hottest weather. The
drinking water Is sanitarily cooled,
the cloak and dressing rooms have
tile floors and marble sides. The
comfort convenience and health OF
the student have been carefully con-
sidered in furnishing and equipping
the Institute.
The closest investigation Is welcom-
ed and visitors will be cordially receiv-
ed at any time.
Sam ]. Slade, teacher Of voice, with
studios in the Valpey building. has
had more than two decades Of con.
cert and church experience. as well
ay three years Of operate work.; and
gives to his pupils the benefit Of this
experience. For year. he has been
a member Of the quartet OF the First
Presbyterian church OF this city this
organization attracting the attention
OF lovers OF good music not only In
Detroit. but in the various cities OK
the states and Canada. The pupils OF
MIR. Slade that are occupying positions
in churches anA other fields testify 10
the high merit OF his teaching. His
studios will be open September /.
Inc MlCHlSdn Mliltdiy atnhtms
beautifully situated on the banks OF
Orchard Lake. begins its thiry-sec-
ond year, Sept 9. Oakland county. In
which the school is located, is enc OF
the dry" countries OF Michigan, 80
that the county law co-operates with
the 90 hool rul which forbids the use
of intoxicating liquor. Cadets ale for
hidden TO go TO town except by special
permit. and such permission Is given
only when absence from school IL
justified by good reasCns So II will
be seen that the conditions are ex.
teellent- feF-Aeys- abliged- tn-he- AWAY
from home influences
The academy is primarily sitting
school for college. with the best and
most careful military training given
under the supervision OF an oficer
detailed by the national government
BOYS are fitted for any college or
scientific school In the United States
or Canada, including the national
academies at West Point and An ap
| oils. Graduates or the acHfemy are
at present enrolled In nearly al, the
leading colleges In this country. The
certificate OF the school Is accepted IN
| lieu OF an entrance examination at all
| institutions where this method Of ad
! mission Is approved