The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-05
sTANIMERING CURED.

TAR. coMsTocK's VOCAL GYMNASIUM AND
~ LYCEUM FOR ELOCuTlON, in PHiLADEL-
PiIiA.-This Institution is open. All desfons OF
Instruction. either for the roefof Stammering improve
ment in Elocuion, may learn the conditions q
ANDREW CoMSTOCk, M D.,
No. 100 Arch street, Philadelphia.
NIB. Dr. Comstock informs those ladies and gentle.
men who have already applied 10 him for his professional
services, in the relief Of mpcdments OF speech that they
have opportunity OF becoming members OF class
composed Of ladies and gentlemen
Certificates from Professor Homer and Professor Hare,
81 he Uairersag Of Pennsylvania
Having been presen, the 10Th instant at The exercise
Of the pupils in DIR. Andrew Constock's Gymnasium for
the improvement of the voice and OF the articulation in
slamerers and others the impression made upon
highly favorable 10 his method o instruction.
The system is founded upon exact anatomical and
physiological information, in regard to the organs con
crrnsd in the production and modification OF sound Its
several parts appear to have been evolved and maurcd
upon degree OF thought and extent Of experiment re-
fleeing much credit upon his sasaey and industry, and
inspires very strong confidence OF its applicability 10
the faults generally OF speech phona,lon One OF hs
pupils who, only week before tho occasion alluded 10,
had been unpleasant sammerer, then heard 10
recitc publicly with great case and huency with full IN
lonation.
Professor Of Anatomy in the University Of Pennsy yana
Philadelphia, Aug. II, 1887
PHILADELPHIA, Aug IA, 1887.
Having been present the occasion alluded TO in the
preceding letter Of the Professor Of Anatomy, have
with those which my colleague has iherein expressed
ROBERT HARE, Nj d.,
Professor OF Chemistry in the University Pcnnsy vana.
CoNGRsss HALL, Philadelphia, Nov %, 1887.
Dear Sir: Before leaving your city, allow to
press you the perfect satisfaction feel in witnessing
tho progress which my has made in Execution under
your instruction Tho habit Of stanmeriug which COM
menccd with his early efforts speak, and hich thirteen
years Chs present age) seemed only 10 confirm, now,
with six weeks instruction, completely eradicated.--
Though delighted beyond expression in this result am
not disappointed From the moment became acquaint-
ed with your method of instruction. did doubt its
tire success. Founded scientific principles il
succeed in all where there Is mafoma,ion of
the organs Of speech. You have reduced to a system
what before was but mpenectly understood, and done
most essential service TO mankind in eevat.ng hume
class Of unfortunate fellow beings, and saved them
from the nposi,ions Of ignorant and unpincipled
prizes. Very respectfully yonr ohedent servant,
+. PIERCE, NJ. d., Of Athens, N. Y.
ANDREW CoMsTocx, M d.
Just published by Kay Brother, 100 Chestnut street,
Phladelphia Practical Elocu,on n System OF Vocal
Gymnastics comprising Diagrams illustrative Of the sub
cc and Exercises designed for the Promotion Of Health,
the Cure Of Stammering, and Improvement in Reading
and Speaking BY Andrew Coinstock, NJ. ID.
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