p. 150 | THE BUSINESS COLLEGE by C. W. Stone

Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Thursday, March 4, 1880

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 55, No. 10

THE BUSINESS COLLEGE.

By C. W. Stone

BY PROF. C. W. STONE.

The Commercial department of the Battle Creek College, opened in October last, has received a fair patronage, and promises to be a success. It is the design of this department to furnish such theoretical and practical knowledge of the principles of accounts and business transactions in general, as will prepare young men and women for the various callings of an active business life.

The study of book-keeping has been sadly neglected by the majority, many never seeing the value of a systematic record of their business transactions until a disputed claim is brought into court, and they find it difficult to satisfy even themselves from their original entries (made on the back of an old envelope, perhaps, and carried in the pocket till about worn out), as to just how their account stands. How many lawsuits might be saved if every one kept correct and systematic account of all his dealings!

But this is only one reason why the art of keeping accounts is valuable. It is of great value to a person, whatever may be his profession or calling, to be able to tell at any time whether he is making or losing, whether any particular branch of business pays better than others, or is unprofitable, so that he can give his attention to that which pays best, and avoid a failure.

Book-keeping is a means of promoting our interest in business. It enables us to work systematically, and to watch the pulse of our financial affairs understandingly.

In the Theoretical department of the Business College, the student is thoroughly drilled in the principles of debit and credit, the various forms of accounts, the manner of closing them and determining the loss or gain, in business letter writing, and business forms. When he has acquired a certain proficiency in these things, he is admitted to the Practical department, and presented with three thousand dollars (!) with which to set up business for himself. Here he begins to make his trades, buying and selling for cash, notes, drafts, etc. Here he is under the necessity of making out the various kinds of paper used in trade. In a word, the student is thrown into a little business world, lives a miniature business life, and comes out with a business experience.

Special attention is paid to penmanship. The art of telegraphy is taught, and the student is exercised in sending and receiving regular telegrams, reading by sound.

As this institution is a branch or department of the Battle Creek College, it is prepared to offer peculiar advantages at a comparatively low rate. A scholarship to the full course for six months is offered for thirty dollars. This embraces the regular Commercial Course and any two common English branches,