Study the following letter from a firm acknowledging the receipt of order and check :

K. W. Clark, Esq.,

II State St., Cincinnati, Ohio,

418 Center St.,

Jan. 21, 1891.

Milwaukee, Wis.

Dear Sir: Your note of the 5th inst., inclosing order and check for $55.60, was duly received. The goods were shipped this morning by express to your address. Herewith please find receipted bill.

Hoping that we may continue to be honored by your orders, we remain,

Yours respectfully,

TO THE TEACHER. On the table for reference books place catalogues from publishers, florists, picture-dealers, and others, for the pupils to use in writing model order letters. The practical element in this will appeal to the pupils and will add to their interest and proficiency in business correspondence.

I. Turn to the advertising pages of one of your school books. Write a letter ordering some of the books described there.

Before beginning your letter, estimate the cost of what you intend to order.

2. Write a note to a hackman in your city, and ask him to call at your residence in time to take you to a certain train.

3. As a physician, write a note to a teacher, asking that one of your patients be excused from singing-lessons on account of a throat difficulty.

4. Write to a real-estate agent for a list of houses which he has to rent. Limit the location, size, and

price of the house you desire.

5. Write the answer of the real-estate agent.

6. Write to the president of some college and request a catalogue.

7. You are away from home for the summer vacation. Write to the publishers of your daily paper and direct that the paper be forwarded to your summer address.

8. Write to a florist and order plants for a border in your garden. Describe what you want as definitely as possible.

IV. LETTERS OF INTRODUCTION.

A letter of introduction is one in which the writer introduces a friend or an acquaintance to another. Such a letter is intended to be carried by the person introduced, and should not be sealed. On the lower lefthand corner of the envelope should be written the word "Introducing," with the name of the person introduced.

Copy the following short letter of introduction:

My dear Mrs. Mason,

21 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio,

Sept. 9, 1899.

It is with much pleasure that I introduce to you Miss Marion Westfall, a friend of whom you have often heard me speak.

Miss Westfall intends to spend the winter in your city, and any kindness that you may show her during her stay will be most gratefully appreciated by me.

1. Write a letter introducing a friend to your cousin. 2. Write a letter introducing a young musician to a music teacher in Dresden, Germany.

V. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION.

Copy the following letter:

Portland, Me., June 14, 1897.

To whom it may concern:

The bearer, Kate Stafford, has been in my employ. for the last five years. I take pleasure in testifying to her honesty, faithfulness, and efficiency in general housework. She is a good laundress, and is neat and careful in all her work. I willingly recommend her to any one in want of her services.

[Mrs.] James L. Benson.

Exercises.

I. Write a letter of recommendation for a young lady who has been in the employment of a certain firm as saleswoman.

2. Arthur Harrison has been bookkeeper for Smith, Pratt & Co., in Brooklyn, but is obliged to leave and go

West on account of his health. Write the letter of recommendation which he might receive from his employers.

Letters of recommendation should not be sealed.

3. Harlan Endicott is obliged to leave school to engage in business, and desires a testimonial from his teacher as to his character and ability. Write his

request for this favor.

4. Write a very

favorable testimonial from the teacher

in answer to the foregoing request.

5. Write the teacher's note to Harlan Endicott, in which she explains why she must refuse to give a favorable testimonial.

VI. ADVERTISEMENTS.

Copy the following advertisements:

WANTED. An experienced girl to do general housework in a large family; must be a good laundress. Good wages. Apply at No. 17 Lafayette St.

WANTED. A young man in a commission house. Address in own handwriting, giving references, Box 378, City.

Exercises.

1. A young man twenty years old desires to obtain a position as clerk or assistant bookkeeper. He has had one year's experience and can give very good references. He hopes to procure such a position by advertising. Write his advertisement. Write an answer to his advertisement.

2. A retail merchant desires to secure as cashier in his store a young man who is a good penman. He is very particular about the character of the one whom he may employ. Write his advertisement for a cashier. Answer the advertisement.

3. Mrs. F. W. Smith is a dressmaker who wishes to obtain several sewing girls. She will teach them the art of dressmaking in return for their services. Write her advertisement. Write an answer to her advertisement.

4. A girl wants a place to do general housework. She objects to washing and ironing, but is willing to go into the country. Write her advertisement. Write an answer to her advertisement.

5. A man wants a position as traveling salesman. He has had fifteen years' experience in this work, and can furnish many references. references. He would prefer to travel for some manufacturing house. Write his advertise

ment.

6. A child has been lost. Write an advertisement stating circumstances and describing the child.

7. Prepare an advertisement announcing a special sale of goods at greatly reduced rates.

8. Annie Price has found a valuable piece of lace. Write her notice of this for the paper.

9. Write an advertisement of a house for sale.

10. Write an advertisement of a lecture to be given by some distinguished speaker.

II. Look at the advertisements in some newspaper and copy two that you think are well written.