This exercise consists of the reading of a number of written addresses, which are photolithographed on one sheet. A second sheet is furnished, which contains the same addresses, these addresses being printed and containing errors of omission, substitution or insertion. The competitor is required to indicate the errors in each printed address by underscoring with a pencil thus, ____, any portion of a printed address which is not a correct copy of the written address, and by a caret, thus ^, any omitted words, figures or initials. Words abbreviated in the written address, but printed in full in the printed address, are regarded as correct, if the correct words are printed. Differences in punctuating or capitalization are not regarded as errors. The time allowed will be limited, and the rating will be determined on accuracy only. The following are illustrations of the method which should be pursued in indicating errors. WRITTEN ADDRESS--CORRECT [Illustration: PRINTED ADDRESS--WITH ERRORS NOTED ++Theodore M.++ Martin, Foreman ^ Water Works, High ++Road++, Grand Forks, North Dakota. ] WRITTEN ADDRESS--CORRECT [Illustration: PRINTED ADDRESS--WITH ERRORS NOTED. Major ^ A. ++T.++ Chandler, Fort ++Thompson, Alden++ County, Alabama. ] CHAPTER IX. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION. Studies in Each of the Subjects on Which Examinations Are Based. The following lessons are based on previous examinations. The subjects are somewhat broad in scope in order to carry the student over every possible contingency. Careful study will enable the competitor to meet all the requirements. Spelling. Confederacy, Deity, Chirography, Worthy, Paltry, Electioneer, Anvil, Rumor, Gravity, Ancient, Chiropody, Vogue, Squirrel, a small animal. Pippin, Yoke, a connecting frame for draft cattle. Aspirant, one who seeks earnestly; a candidate. Terminus, Brutal, Cholera, Glimmer, Chirp, Ere, Intuition, Niche, Granary, Copartner, Autocrat, Inconstancy, Officiate, Delicacy, Ninetieth, Credulous, Fiftieth, Tincture, Wigwam, Eyelet, Tyranny, Undulate, Committee, Conservatory, Literary, Legislature, Anomalous, Desirous, Radiant, Jamb, Chilblain, Delightful, Inaugurate, Freight, Earnest, Quadrille, Lullaby, Usury, Audacious, Though, Equitable, Bivouac, Integrity, Asthma, Maniac, Dissolve, Admittance, Occupy, Constituency, Irritable, Advertisement, Halibut, Strength, Melodious, Wheelbarrow, Curtain, Senate, Superscribe, Convertible, Adversary, Illuminate, Circuit, Remnant, Stencil, Degradation, Claret, Ludicrous, Idea, Saucy, Recollect, Cupola, Familiar, Mammoth, Drawee, Motor, Presumption, Monosyllable, Apprentice, Alcohol, Charity, Plantain, Stampede, Demonstrate, Longitude. ARITHMETIC. Lessons in Decimals.