The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-23
sTAMMERING CURED.

DR. COMsToCK's VOCAL GYMNASIUM AND
IL LY9EUM FOR EXECUTION, lNPHiLADEL.
suciion. either orih reliefof sammerns improve
Inent In Elocuiion, may learn the conditions Of
ANDREW COMsToCK, M. d.,
No, 100 Arch street, Philadelphia.
NJ b. Dr. Comstock informs those ladies' and gentle
men who have already applied TO him for his professional
services in the relief Of mpedimens Of speech that they
now have an opportunity Of becoming members Of class
composed OF ladies' and gentlemen.
Certificates from Professor H0raer and Professor Hare,
cfths University Of Pennsylvania.
Having been present the 10th instant the exercise
Of the pupils in Dr. Andrew Comstocks Gymnasium for
the improvement Of the voice and Of the articulation in
sammeres and others. the impression made upon was
highly favorable to his method ofinsruction.
The system IS founded upon exact anatomical and
physiological nomation in regard 10 the organs con
cernsd in the production and modification Of sound Its
several parts appear 10 have been evolved and mainred
upon degree Of thought and extent OF experiment
fleeing much credit upon his sagaciiy and industry and
1t inspires very strong confidence OF It's applicability 70
the faults generally Of speech phonaon One Of his
pupils Who only week before the occasion alluded to,
had been most unpleasant stammerer then heard TO
reee publicly with great ease and auency, with full in
donation.
Professor Of Anatomy in the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Aug H., 1887.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. IA, 1887.
Having been present the occasion alluded to in the
preceding letter of tho Professor Of Anatomy have
hesitation In alleging That my impressions are consistent
with those which my colleague has therein expressed
ROBERT HARE, M. d.,
Professor Of Chemistry in the University ofPennsylvana
CoNoRsss HALL, Philadelphia Nov 25 1887.
Dear Sir: Before leaving your city, allow TO
press 10 you the perfect satisfaction feel in Witnessing
the progress which my has made in Elocution under
your instruction. The habit Of sammerug, which
menced with his early efforts TO speak, and which thirteen
years Chs present age) seemed only to confirm is now,
with six weeks instruction. completely crndlcaied.-
Though delighted beyond expression in this result am
not disappointed. From the moment became acquaint.
ed with your method Of instruction. did doubt It's
tire Founded scientific principles, il must
succeed in all where there is no maliomaion of
the organs OF speech You have reduced to a system
what before but imperfecty understood and done
most essential service 10 mankind in eevating
class of unfortunate fellow beings and saved them
from the mposioDs Of ignorant and unprinciped
prizes. Very respectfully your obedent servant,
L. PIERCE, M. d., of Athens, NJ Y.
ANDREW CoNsTocK, M ID.
Just published by Kay Brother 100 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, Practical Execution, or System OF Vocal
Gymnastics comprising Diagrams, illustrative Of the sub
ect and Exercises, designed for the Promotion Of Health
the Cure Of Stammerigg, and Improvement in Reading
and Speaking BY Andrew Comslock, M. ID.
may 29-3ts