Mystic lectures: Frank Bennett Lane

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Mystic Lectures
Frank Bennett Lane


Mystic Lectures
By Frank Bennet Lane

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The Mystic Philospher

ANNOUNCEMENT
FRANK B. LANE, sometimes called the Mystic Philosopher, holds a unique and distinctive position among the lecturers and platform entertainers of the Country.  The first man to enter the untrod and unexplored field of objective illustration, he presents an evening full of the meat of truth and fact that is not only instructive, but inspiring, at the same time holding the attention and maintaining interest by means of the novel method of illustration.

This combination of statement and experiment is a new idea in the lecture world, yet we bespeak for it a wide field of usefulness.  Chemistry for the sake of chemistry is a child of the ages past.  Physics for the study of physics has been the legacy of generations long since departed.  But the use of these and other mediums to present in tangible form the mysteries of the mind and soul of man is a child of our present age and generation.  This the lecturer has most admirably accomplished through the use of Fabled Facts and Twentieth Century discoveries.  Some of the wierd and mysterious, much of the marvelous and sublime lends itself an agent to the presentation of the various subjects.  Having delved deeply in the Mystic Arts of the Centuries gone, Mr. Lane is in a position to present an uninterrupted chain of surprising changes and experiments far beyond the conception of exclusively modern thought.  In presenting his name to our patrons, we say that no course is complete without him.  Wherever he appears comes the urgent request for a return date.  This we present as one of the strongest proofs of an interesting and successful lecture.—The Management.


Fabled Facts






The World's Light


WE want you a gain, is the unanimous expression of committees served by Mr. Lane.



WHY?

First He is thoroughly original in the presentation of abstract truth in concrete form.
Second The lectures are so presented that ALL classes and conditions appreciate.
Third The platform setting is rich and attractive.
Fourth A full line of printing, varied and unique, helps to swell receipts.
Fifth He stands alone, the only attraction on the Lyceum Platform presenting this rare combination.  Objectively expressed thought.
Sixth Each lecture presents new and startling features, making a welcome number for a return date.


Ready to Make The Man




The CHAUTAUQUA ATTRACTION
New, novel, educative.  Presenting this much sought after combination of qualities, Mystic Lectures stand today as THE Chautauqua attraction.  They look, they listen, nor does it end there.  They carry away that which a little later moulds and fashions—aye, that which creates and controls.

Something to
LOOK AT
LAUGH AT
LISTEN TO
LINGER OVER


Tags—How Are You Marked?





Packard College.—Mr. Frank B. Lane is one of the most thoroughly original geniuses among our contemporary lecturers.  He is a man with an idea; he talks because he has something to say.  Possessing a magnetic personality, bubbling over with wit and genial humor, and having withal a natural grace and ease of manner, he captivates his audience from the start, while his apparently inexhaustible fund of unique and surprising illustrations holds his audience spellbound to the end, and makes them wonder what strange phenomenon is going to happen next.—Glen Arnold Grove, A. M.

Peter Jordt.—Mr. Lane displays a wonderful insight in his subjects which, together with his pleasing manner, produces upon his hearers a feeling of entire satisfaction.—Chairman No. 6, I. O. O. F.


An Illustration of Frenzied Finance


E. B. Freeman.—Frank B. Lane has won for himself a distinctive place on the platform as a lecturer and entertainer.  His new and novel lectures, objectively illustrated, have this unique feature about them, that they keep his audiences actively wondering what is going to come next.  He sustains a fresh interest throughout.  The magnetic personality and genial manner of the lecturer are elements that at once are pleasing and forceful in impressing on the mind the truth he so strikingly illustrates.  We bespeak for Mr. Lane an ever widening sphere of popularity as a lecturer and entertainer.—Millville, N. J.

Cobleskill, N. Y.—He delights his audience with his perfect ease of manner and makes them feel they may know more, if they only wish to.—Rev. Alex. S. VanDyke.

Historical Society.—The Historical Society, at its meeting Wednesday afternoon, was highly favored by the first presentation of a new and valuable lecture on Fabled Facts.  From the familiar experience of human life he formed mental pictures, which he further intensified by unfamiliar though scientific experiments, illustrating the paradoxical subject of his theme, and showing the relation of the fabulous to the truth.  Through his novel illustrations, Mr. Lane presented in a highly interesting and impressive manner the virtues which go to make up the perfected character, and urged the sewing of the right kind of seed for a righteous harvest.  Mr. Lane's methods of illustrating the common everyday sayings, his interpretation of the vital truths so frequenty unheeded in this strenuous age are original, and through their unique presentation find lodgement in the consciousness steeled against the commonplace.  The lecture is not only calculated to entertain, instruct and delight an audience, but convey to each thoughtful mind lessons of the highest morality and Christianity.—Frank D. Andrews, Secretary.


Entering the Laborary of the Imagination


South Jersey Institute.—I have heard with real pleasure and profit Frank Bennett Lane's lecture, The Making of the Man.  It is full of ideas, expressed in fine English, and so illustrated by experiment as to make it one of the best lectures I have heard for many years.  It is in no way a sermon, but is vital with moral meaning.  It will interest and hold any audience.  I would really like to hear the lecture again.—James W. Ford, Ph. D., Principal.

Dr. Chas. J. Keevil.—Just a line to say how thoroughly we enjoyed your lecture and were profited by your wise counsel.  The illustrations used gave point and interest to every word. I hope you may have many calls for this lecture.  Every Men's League and other oganizations as well as the church should hear it.—Pastor First Baptist Church, Trenton, N. J.

Vineland, N. J.—The illustrations on his lecture, The Making of An Odd Fellow, were fine, and he had the undivided attention of all from start to finish.  He was entertaining, amusing and instructive.  Bro. Lane has had all the degrees of Odd Fellowship and illustrates the same in a manner that brings down the house.  Get him for your lodge if you can, and if he comes to your town or city don't miss hearing him.—Walter H. Blake, Grand Representatire New Jersey.

Palmyra, N. J.—Our people greatly enjoyed your lecture.  The miscellaneous character of your illustrations kept the interest at highwater mark all the time.  The spiritual tone of the lecture was delightfully refreshing and left a good influence.—Rev. G. A. Sowell.


A Case of Sowing and Reaping



Journal, Vineland, N. J.
—Frank B. Lane gave Hobah Lodge of Odd Fellows the biggest surprise last night they ever had.  Mr. Lane was invited to give a lecture on The Making of An Odd Fellow, and the members turned out expecting to hear an ordinary exhortation on the principles that go to make up the ideal man.  They heard what they expected and considerable more, and never were they so highly entertained.  Mr. Lane illustrated his points by unique mysticisms, and in the language of the men present he was slick.  All his experiments were performed with skill.  It was a new way of presenting a lecture which was a delightful surprise.

Amherst, N. S., Canada.—A unique and interesting lecture, your audience must have gone home feeling a greater interest in the subject.—Rev. S. W. Cummings.




THE LECTURES
THE LECTURES are designed to elevate men, to present an ideal for living, to develop that part of man that is really and truly himself.  To discover, to bring forth the best that within him lies.  This is accomplished in an easy and pleasing fashion.  Step by step we are led upward and onward until we find ourselves on a higher plane, breathing a purer atmosphere and facing wider opportunities than ever before.  The sparkling spirits of mirth's merriment keep us ever attentively interested, while the ordinary hum-drum events of life's daily duties are so treated through objective illustrations that they take on new life and involuntarily draw us to them.  While intensely interesting and entertaining, these lectures do more.  They leave an impression lasting and edifying, that lifts up and helps us on to our goal of successful achievement.  The uninitiated long for a closer knowledge of that which means so much.


For Example—


Spottswood, N. J.—We wish to commend you for your selections, and heartily recommend you and your program to any desirous ones.  We hope ourselves to have you with us on a return trip in the near future.L. M. Denelsbeck. M. D.


The One Essential


Medford, N. J.— The lecture delivered by Frank B. Lane was highly enjoyed.  The idea presented a unique and instructive impartation of truth to the mind through the objects used.  I would recommend the lecture and lecturer as being both worthy of merit.Rev. F. W. Randell.

Camden, N. J.—The lecturer, Frank B. Lane, was well received as he always is by our people.  The lecture was both entertaining and instructive, while many and varied experiments made it vivid and highly amusing.R. D. Minch.

Hamilton, N. Y.—Allow me to congratulate you heartily for the splendid entertainment you gave the Prophets of Mokanna Grotto last evening.  Your lecture was a great success.  It is extremely difficult, as all the faithful know, to add anything of interest or pleasure to such meetings of the Prophets, for they naturally overflow with a wealth of good, bright things, but last night you truly lent enchantment to the Enchanted Realm by the wizard charm of your marvelous lecture and made the occasion one long to be remembered with pleasure.  Sidney D. Smith, Sec'y Supreme Council Mystic Order Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm.





The Material

Building a Unique Personality

The Formation



A Productive Life


ONE OF THE MANY NOVEL ILLUSTRATIONS



Subjects

The Making of The Man
An evening of experiment in the laboratory of the imagination.

Fabled Facts.
A peep into wonderland, presenting experiences stranger than fiction

Problematic Mysticisms.
The universal question — I wonder why?  Answered in a real tangible form.  A much sought key encased in a unique setting.

Present=Day Parables.
Modern Miracles.
Adapted for Sunday Services.



A Present-Day Parable





PRESS NOTES AND COMMENTS

Philadelphia (Pa.) Press.
—The large audience was well pleased.


Millville (N. J.) Republican.
—Those who miss the opportunity to hear him deny themselves a treat.


Sayerville (N. J.) News.
—Frank B. Lane scored a hit with his Peep Into Wonderland.  The Shrine of Komo Pomere was very skillfully given.


Chester (Pa.) Times.
—The lecturer proved himself well able to handle the subject, holding the attention of the large audience throughout.


Bridgeton (N. J.) News.
—Mr. Lane is a lecturer distinct from any other on the platform today, and holds the interest of the audience from start to finish with his novel illustrations.  He is gifted with the art of telling delightful stories.


A Problem



Haddonfield (N. J.) Central Record.
—A large audience greeted Frank B. Lane at his lecture on The Making of the Man, at the Baptist Church on Tuesday night.  Mr. Lane was in fine form and his lecture illustrated by unique and very interesting scientific operations was greatly appreciated.


A Mysticism



Training School Journal.
—Frank B. Lane gave us a most enjoyable evening last month.  The whole program was most thoroughly appreciated.


Hamilton (N. Y.) Republican.
—The season's success was A Peep Into Wonderland, given by Frank B. Lane.


New Brunswick (N. J.) Home News.
—Mr. Lane is a very pleasing speaker, graceful in manner, fluent of speech, bright and witty.  He possesses a delivery that is commanding.


Philadelphia, Pa.
— It was an hour of fresh things for eye and ear.  Bright, helpful and long to be remembered.—C. H. Woolston, D. D.


John F. Truitt.
—It was certainly entertaining and instructive, and was highly appreciated by the entire audience; so much so that the people of Bridgeport would like Enterprise Lodge to do the same again.

STANDARD PRESS, VINELAND, N. J.