The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-12
sTAMMERING CURED.

nR CoMSToCK'S VOCAL GYMNASIUM AND
IL LYCEUM FOR ELOCU1iON, lNPHlbADEl..
PHIA.--Ths Institution Is now open. All DESTROYS Of
Instruction. either for the reefof Stammerng or improve
ment in Execution, may learn the conditions OF
ANDREW CoMSToCK, M. d.,
No. 100 Arch street, Philadelphia.
NJ b. DR. Comstock informs those ladies and gentle
who have already applied him for his professional
services, the relief OF mpedments OF speech that they
now have opportunity OF becoming members Of class
composed Of ladies and gentlemen.
Certificates from Professor H0raer and Professor Hare,
Of The University Of Pennsylvania.
Having been present the 10Th instant at the exercise
Of the pupils in Dr. Andrew Comslocks Gymnasium for
the Improvement OF the voice and Of the articulation IN
siammerers and others the impression made upon
highly favorable TO his method ofinstructon.
The system is founded upon exact anatomical and
physiological information, in regard 10 the organs con-
cernsd in the production and modification Of sound It's
several parts appear have been evolved and maured
upon degree oil thought and extent OF experiment re-
fecng much credit upon his sagaciy and industry, and
it inspires very strong confidence Of its applicability 10
the faults generally Of speech phonaton. One of his
pupils who, only week before the occasion alluded to-
had been most unpleasant sammeer, was then heard 10
reclte publicly with great and uency with full in
tonation.
w. L. HoRNER, NJ d.,
Professor Of Anatomy in the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Aug. ii, 1887
PHILADELpHIA, Aug. IA, 1887.
Having been present the occasion alluded in the
preceding letter of the Professor OF Anatomy, have
hesitation in alleging that my impressions consistent
with those which my colleague has therein expressed
ROBERT HARE, M. d.,
Professor Of Chemistry in the University Pennsyvani
CoNGRsss HALL Philadelphia, Nov. 25, 1887
Dear Sir: Before leaving your city, allow me To ex-
press TO you the perfect satisfaction feel in Witnessing
the progress which my has made in Execution under
your instruction The habit OF stammeriug, which COM
menced with his early efforts speak, and which thirteen
years Chs present age) seemed only to confirm is now
with six weeks instruction, completely eradcated-
Though delighted beyond expression in this result, am
not disappointed From the moment became acqnant-
ed with your method Of instruction. did doubt its
tire Founded scientific principles il
succeed in all where there is mallomaiion of
the organs Of speech. You have reduced a system
what before but imperfecty understood, and done
most essential service to mankind in eleyang
class of unfortunate fellow beings and saved them
from the impositions OF ignorant and unprincpled
prizes Very respectfully your obedient servant
L. PIERCE, NJ d., OF Athens, N, Y.
ANDREW CoasTocK, M. ID.
Just published by Kay & Brother, l22 Chestnut street.
Philadelphia, Practical Execution, System Of Vocal
Gymnastics, comprising Diagrams, illustrative ofhe sub
lect and Exercises designed for the Promotion of Health
the Cure of Stammering and Improvement in Reading
and Speaking. BY Andrew Comstock, M. d.
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