Calendar: 1886-1887 Page 396

396 EVENING CLASSES VIII IX The growth and geographical distribution of physical and social characteristics of the Irish and British peoples in relation to geographical influences 15 ARITHMETIC Two Classes Days and Hours of Attendance-Monday and Thursday from to or from to or both hours on both nights by additional payment The instruction in Arithmetic comprises First Principles Fractions Decimals Evolution Interest Stocks Exchanges and the more difficult problems to be found in the University and other high-class Examinations In general the attention of each Student is directed first of all to that part of Arith- metic in which he feels his knowledge to be deficient In Book-keeping every Student is taught to journalise post balance accounts to close set of Books and draw out balance-sheet For this purpose the supposed transac- tions of mercantile house extending over given period are given him to enter up in proper manner in the different Books The instruction in this Class is for the purpose of acquiring thorough knowledge of the theory of Book-keeping for the purposes of examination and of the practice for the every-day requirements of commercial life Text-books Brooksmith's Arithmetic and Hunters Book-keeping by Double Entry 16 OFFICIAL WRITING Days and Hour of Attendance-Tuesday from to This term applies to the kind of writing which the Govern- ment requires to be attained by all who seek appointments in the Civil Service and to that best adapted for Commercial Pursuits The instruction given in this Department is for the purpose of acquiring the style considered essential viz good bold