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At the same time it produces a fortifying action on the cerebral center and gives rise to a decided sensation of well-being." Dr. Morell Mackenzie,London, advises the Vin Mariaiii as a stimulant and tonic, and uses it especially with speak ers and singers. Gentlemen:—I have much pleasure in stating that I have used the Vin Marianifor many years, and consider it a valuable stimulant, particularly serviceable in the cases of vocalists. Yours faithfully, Morell Mackenzie, M.D. Professor Sajous,of Philadelphia, who has experimented with Vin Mariani in troubles of the vocal organs, has obtained excellent results from its use, and he advises it, not only as a restorative of the voice, but as a general tonic. Dr. Libermann,Surgeon-in-Chief,French Army,commu nicates his experience, as follows: "I have the honor to inform you of the results which I have obtained in my long career of military practice from the use of Vin Mariani. "I have used it with great success for profound anaemia resulting from long and tedious campaignsin hot countries, and accompanied,as is nearly always the case, by gastro intestinal irritation with loss of appetite and dyspepsia. Two or three Bordeaux-glasses of Vin Mariani daily, re moved thatcondition quite rapidly,byrestoringtheappetite and the tolerance of the stomach for a tonic aliment. "I have also employed it in cases, happily rare in our army, of chronic alcoholism" resulting from the abuse of brandy,absinthe or strong liquors. The Vin Mariani pro duced all the excitement sought by drinkers, but had at 19 Harley Street, Cavendish Square, W., London.