One of the outstanding consequences of our modern civilization is that the economic phase of life predominates all others. The "profit" motive has become the basis of individual endeavour; money-making is the goal of the business man, the dream of the youth and the incentive to work. The steady progress in the direction of improving the financial and banking systems, and the widespread education of the people in the advantages rendered by the banks to the community, have meant a greater utilization of banking institutions. With this development, the question of currency and mediums of exchange have asswmed great importance. [...]

Day, J. (Supervisor)