Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 May 1895 — Simplified Elocution. [ARTICLE]

Simplified Elocution.

A new b ok, bearing the above title, by Edwin Gordon Lawrence, teacher of elocution and director of the Lawrence School of Acting, has jnst been issued.— Simplified Elocution is a comprehensive system of vocal and physical gymnastics; it contains explicit instructions for the cnltivation of the speaking voice and gesture; directions for the production of breath, sound and speech, and a thorough explanation of the mnscles and organs employed: rules for aiticulation, modulation, emphasis and delivery: postures and movements of the feet, body arms, head, eyes, etc. To the treatise is added a Complete Speaker, consisting of selections in poetry and prose suitable for recitation, whioh, as the author says in his introduction, “are not chosen on account of their newness, but from their intrinsic merit and their adaptability asexiroises." The wore is designed for the especial use of teacher-, actors, students, colleges, schools and all those who wish to perfect themselves in the noble art of expression. The book, whioh contains 232 pages, is handsomely bound in cloth and gold, and will be sent securely packed on receipt of SI.OO, postage free. [New York: published by the author. 100 West 12d Street.]