less voice
failure, but more good singers with strong, resonant, and lasting vocal
organs. The little book should be in the hands of all singers, students
especially.

HEARTH AND HOME.

Mrs. Behnke's pamphlet should be eagerly read. I advise all those who
are interested in the preservation of their voices to invest sixpence in
the purchase of this admirable booklet, as they cannot fail to gain much
assistance from the excellent matter therein contained.

HALIFAX GUARDIAN.

The pamphlet is terse and valuable in the information it affords.

THE MEDICAL PRESS.

"Causes of Voice Failure," by Mrs. Emil Behnke, has the merit of being
practical and of containing truths which must appeal forcibly not only
to singers, but also to listeners.

WARRINGTON GUARDIAN.

"Causes of Voice Failure." This important subject is well treated by
Mrs. Emil Behnke.

THE QUEEN.

Well worth reading for the valuable hints which it contains.

THE PRACTICAL TEACHER.

The husband of Mrs. Behnke was the greatest authority in his day upon
voice-training, and, in recommending his wife's book we need only say
that her knowledge of this subject is only second to what his was.

MUSICAL OPINION.

This is a small, cheap, and useful pamphlet by Mrs. Emil Behnke. The
quiet, clear, convincing manner in which she writes deserves full
recognition.

SUSSEX DAILY NEWS.

"Causes of Voice Failure," by Mrs. Behnke, is a useful little tract
which may be confidently recommended to the notice of singers,
professional and amateur, for the sound advice and cautions against
common faults of training contained in it.

BRISTOL OBSERVER.

Mrs. Emil Behnke has written a little work on "Causes of Voice Failure"
which deserves to be widely circulated among students of singing. It
should be carefully read.

CAMBRIAN.

Excellent advice is given which must be of great value to those who
contemplate adopting the vocal profession either from a pecuniary or
from an artistic standpoint.

THE SCHOOLMASTER.

Mrs. Behnke goes to the root of the matter, and her proposals are urged
clearly. Incidentally she touches on stammering, and we recommend those
interested in the subject to give her ideas, at any rate, consideration.

THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD.

We would recommend it to all interested in the question of voice
production and voice preservation.

LITERARY WORLD.

The writer of this essay is a well-known expert in her subject.