The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-02
sTAMMERING CURED.

nR COMSTOCk'S VOCAL GtMNAStDM AND
~ LYCEUM FOR ELOcUTIoN, IN PHlLADEL-
PHiA.-This Institution Is open All desirous OF
distraction, either for the releo Sammenng or prDSe-
meat in ElOeu'ion, may learn the conde1s o.
No. 100 Arch street, Philadephis.
NJ. b. Dr. Comstoek informs those ladies' and gentle.
who have already applied 10 him for his professional
services in the relief OF 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 the exercise
Of the pupils in Dr. Andrew Comsiocks Gymnasium for
the improvement OF the voice and OF the articulation "a
and others the impression made upon me was
highly favorable to his method Of instruction.
The system is founded upon exact anatomical and
physiological information regard TO the organs con-
cemsd 10 the production and modification Of sound LIS
several parts appear have been evolved and maiured
upon degree OF thought snd extent Of experiment re-.
fleeing much credit upon his sagaciy and industry, and
il inspires very strong confidence Of lis applicability 10
the faults generally Of speech phonaon One Of his
pupils who, only week before the occasion alluded TO,
had been pIcasan s,anmcIer, then heard TO
reete puhcy with great ease and laency with iu m
lonaIion
Professor Of Anatomy in the University Of Pennsy lvana
Philadelphia, Aug III, 1887.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. IA, 1887.
Having been present the occasion alluded TO in the
preceding letter Of the Professor Of Anatomy, have
hesitation in alleging that my impressions consistent
with those which my colleague has ,heTein expressed
ROBERT HARE. NJ d.,
Professor Of Che ns,y in the University oiPenDs lyana
CoSGRsss HALL, Philadelphia, Nov. 25, 1887.
Dear Sir Before leaving your city, allow me to ex-
press you the perfect satisfaction feel IN witnessing
tho progress which my has made in Execution under
your instruction. The habit Of sammenug, which COM
menced with his early efforts speak and which thirteen
years hs present age) seemed only 10 confirm, is now,
with weeks instruction, completely eradlcaied.-
Though delighted beyond expression this result am
disappointed. From the moment became acquaini-
ed with your method of instruction. did doubt its
tire Founded scientific principles, IL must
succeed in all where there is malfonnaon OF
the organs of speech. You have reduced system
what before but imperfectly understood and done
essential service 10 mankind IN elevat.ng hume
class Of unfortunate fellow beings and saved them
from the imposons OF ignorant and unprinciped en-
prizes Very respectfully your obcdient servant.
f. PIERCE NJ. d., of Athens, \. Y.
ANDREW CoasTucK, NJ. ID.
just published by Kay & Brother l22 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, Practical Eiocaiion, System Of Vocal
Gymnastics, comprising Diagrams, illustrative Of the sub
lect and Exercises designed for the Promotion OF Health,
The Cure OF S,ammering and Improvement in Reading
and Speaking. BY Andrew Comsiock, NJ. ID.
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