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 In the study of arithmetic, for example, a child is compelled to learn all the rules governing addition, subtraction, etc., before he can begin to comprehend the law of fractions, and he must complete his acquaintance with all the ordinary arithmatical problems before he can be introduced to the study of algebra, and the higher fields of mathematics. In the Science of Numbers, the same rule must be applied; for it is not until a student has attained full comprehension of the introductory laws that govern names and numbers that he can hope to understand the more intricate vibrations that exert their influence upon the course of human events. It is to avoid such unnecessary complications, therefore, that these facts have been omitted in this introductory course.

Therefore, to ascertain the NAME NUMBER, write down the numerical value of each letter composing the first, or given name, omitting all the “0s” or