From R. Sidney Pratten, Flautist, Royal Italian Opera.
July 7th, 1865.
“I feel satisfied that your very ingenious yet simple invention for the exercise and strengthening of the fingers to the players of wind instruments will be of the greatest value, as flexibility and strength can be obtained even though the instrument may not be at hand; and I shall have great pleasure in recommending it to all my pupils, as well as professional brethren, as a thing indispensable for the purpose for which it is intended.”
From Henry Lazarus, Clarionetist, Royal Italian Opera.
August 9th, 1865.
“I was very pleased indeed this morning to hear you explain your invention of ‘Gymnastics for the Fingers.’ It is extremely clever, and I consider it will be of the greatest service to all performers on wind instruments, as well as to pianists and performers on stringed instruments. I conceive it will give great facility and lessen the labour.”
From Alfred Nicholson, Oboist, Royal Italian Opera.
July 24th, 1865.