46 WEBER STAKE ACADEMY, History of Commerce.The test in commercial geography presupposes some general knowledge of political and commercial history as preliminary to the study of the present trend of commerce. For this reason the history of commerce is given. The origin, early development, and growth of commerce is studied, and its influence upon the world's civilization is traced, ending with the two great eras: the age of steam and the age of electricity. Penmanship.The object of this course is to develop, through proper exercises, a plain, easy, and above all, legible business handwriting. Shorthand I.The most part of the year is devoted to the study and complete mastery of the system, practicing for accuracy, legibility and ease in writing and reading. During the remaining time dictation is given, with accuracy still the paramount thought. Shorthand II.After a review of the text the student goes immediately to dictation, practicing for speed as he progresses, takes more difficult matter, including correspondence of great variety, legal forms, circulars, speeches, etc. Typewriting.Typewriting is a sister art with shorthand. No shorthand writer is what he should be unless he is skilled in the use of the typewriter. Students are drilled in the transcription of their shorthand notes, in commercial correspondence, legal forms, envelope directing, etc. Students are given also dictation for the acquiring of a high rate of speed. OGDEN, UTAH. 47 SpellingIn this course special attention is given to commercial and legal words, but not to the exclusion of the miscellaneous terms. The aim is to give the ear as well as the eye a careful training to the right formation of the word. Correct pronunciation and definitions are prominent features of the course. English.See outlines of English subjects. Mathematics.See outlines of mathematical subjects.