Father John Palubicki

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FATHER JOHN PALUBICKI


FATHER JOHN
FATHER JOHN!  Such is the name by which he is generally known among the people of the West.  His real name is Rev. John Palubicki.  He is pastor of Saint Peter's Church, at Fullerton, Nebraska, but his parish is bounded only by his ability to travel; calls for his appearance in a public way are coming from every section of our land.  He is a natural orator, wholly free from affectation, and his eloquence is the more entrancing for the fact that it savors not at all of any school of oratory.

Recently I heard Father John deliver his patriotic lecture, Enthusiasm for American Ideals.  I was carried away by the appeal of it.  In the audience were many persons born on the soil of his own native Poland, and I saw tears in many eyes when the orator touched the hearts of those hearers by wonderful word-pictures of the sorrows of the devoted people of that unhappy realm.

I saw a gleam of pride in their eyes when he told of the marvels of military prowess exerted by their forefathers under the emblem of the Cross while blocking the way of the Moslems, who proudly boasted that they would build a mosque upon the site of every cathedral in Christendom.  And upon their faces I saw what almost seemed halos of hope when the magnificent orator depicted the happiness of the people of Poland in the day when our own American flag shall carry to those people full and free permission to establish and maintain a republic as free from the touch or taint of monarchy as our own dear America.

I have since been wishing that the eloquent priest might be able to multiply himself a thousand fold, thus to carry to all the American people his own helpful message of enthusiasm for American ideals.

—HON. EDGAR HOWARD, Governor, State of Nebraska.

The above appreciation was penned by Mr. Howard after hearing a special address which Father John S. Palubicki delivered at the invitation of the Nebraska State Defense Committee in an effort to gain recruits for the Sixth Nebraska Regiment, on which occasion thirty-six young men, fired by the eloquent words of Father John, came forword to enlist.  It expresses so concisely the appeal of Father John's personality and addresses that we have elected to use it here, rather than a formal foreword, in introducing this brilliant orator to the wider field of Chautauqua lecturing to which his unusual talents have called him.

THE COIT-ALBER CHAUTAUQUA COMPANY CHICAGO




THREE GREAT LECTURES

Enthusiasm for American Ideals
A THOROUGHLY patriotic lecture.  An argument and plea for hundred per cent Americanism.  These are the days of war, and the national sky is dark with clouds.  Mothers, sisters, brides and sweethearts are weeping in uncertain light; the old men stand with heads bowed down.  The message embodied in Enthusiasm for American Ideals seldom fails to cause a rift in the clouds, and a golden ray of enthusiasm sweeps the troubled heart, fresh and stronger resolutions are vowed, that no matter what sacrifices are to be made 'tis all for Thee, America.



The Christian Man—The Man of the Hour
THIS lecture has been described as an eloquent and scholarly sequel to 'Enthusiasm for American Ideals.'  Its nature is ethical, based on the eternal principles of justice.  President Wilson, proclaiming war upon despotism, epitomized the war declaration in one sentence.  The world must be made safe for Democracy.  America, therefore, stands sponsor for all the glorious ideals of democracy, hence it behooves each and every individual American man and woman to reflect the sublimity thereof, by being loyal to God, State, and family.  The duties and responsibilities with reference to these three great powers are analyzed and the message brought before the audience is to make life and democracy worth while.



Danger Signals
APOPULAR study of some of the socialistic tenets which are real danger signals to American institutions.  Lest America be smitten and captured by some plausible socialistic teachings, Danger Signals blazes the trail and leads from pathless and barren lands of Socialism, down through forests, and over foothills, into the vine slopes and the fertile valleys, to the feet of the Good Shepherd.





Comments on the Man and His Work
Father John is a talented man, bright, energetic, whole souled, interesting, intensely patriotic and thoroughly American in spirit.  He is doing a good work and you will be glad to hear him.—Albert Thompson, Sec. Fullerton (Neb.) Chautauqua.


Our program was concluded by a splendid address by Father John, of Fullerton.  In his eloquent magnetic, way, he held his audience entranced.—
Albion (Neb.) Chautauqua Committee.


The lecture given by Father John at Cedar Rapids was one of the best given here in many years.  His address was not only great, but his ability to hold the audience spellbound was magnificent.—
Cedar Rapids (Neb.) Chautauqua Committee.


The principal speaker of the day was Father Palubicki.  His lecture was regarded by his auditors as magnificent in logic, fervor and eloquence.  Again and again, the eloquent periods of the brilliant young priest were vociferously applauded by the large audience.—
Columbus Telegram.


Rev. Palubicki's address was a masterpiece in history, force of logic, oratory and broad survey of his theme, Enthusiasm for American Ideals.  We believe this to be one of the ablest addresses delivered in West Point in years.—
West Point (Neb.) Democrat.

As a public speaker I consider Rev. Father John Palubicki one of the best I have ever heard.—Robert P. Starr, Attorney, Loup City, Neb.


Father Palubicki is a finished orator, and his ringing words conveyed a message to his hearers which will not soon be forgotten.—
Omaha (Neb.) True Voice.


Father John is a power on the platform.  His appeal touches the heart.—
Cedar Rapids Outlook.


Rev. Father Palubicki of Fullerton, Neb., is one of the most eloquent priest orators in the state.—
Omaha Bee.

For eighteen years I have been connected in an official capacity with the Fullerton Chautauqua and only the best talent has been employed.  During this entire time we never had a lecturer that pleased his entire audience better than Father John.  He is forceful, earnest, sincere, and has a message no one can afford to miss.—E. B. Penney, Pres. Fullerton Chautauqua, Fullerton, Neb.

In his oratory he is absolutely individual and holds his audience spellbound for an hour as easily as for five minutes.  He is broad minded and public spirited because as a leader of men he knows the men and women of today; knows their virtues and shortcomings.  He knows also their needs and wants and sends them away with a message that will be retained.—J. R. Shields, Attorney, Fullerton, Neb.



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