EFFECT OF MUSIC.
Clinical Professor (surrounded by medical students at the bedside of a patient—“ What is your profession ?” Patient—“ A musician, sir.” Professor (turning to bis pupils) —As you see, gentlemen, this poor man has an affection of the lungs. Here is an opportunity of proving to you the truth of all that I hare told you so frequently in the lecture room, viz.—that the fatigue and the effort of the respiratory organs in blowing a musical instrument are frequently the cause of the illness from which this man is suffering.” Then again addressing the sick person—“ What instrument do you play ?” Patient—“ The cymbals and the big drum, sir.” Tableau.
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Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 202, 17 August 1880, Page 2
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112EFFECT OF MUSIC. Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 202, 17 August 1880, Page 2
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