George C. Williams

              George C. Williams
George C. Williams
MR. WILLIAMS believes in the Lyceum, not only as a source of entertainment for the public, but also on account of its power for good—because of its ability to bring the best thoughts of the best writers to the best people. His programs are both entertaining and uplifting. Mr. Williams is a firm believer in the "philos¬ophy of laughter and cheer" but through it all is the message—the message of uplift and helpfulness which he imparts to every audience.
THREE CHARACTER-BUILDING MONOLOGUES
(It is recommended that these monologues be presented in the order named.)
1.     The Making of Manhood
"THE SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS"            By HAROLD BELL  WRIGHT
(Presented by special permission from the Author)
2.     A Life of Good Cheer
" CAPN WARREN M                                                       By JOSEPH LINCOLN
(Monologue arrangement indorsed by the Author and presented with his permission)
3.     Overcoming Evil with Good
"THE MAN WHO FORGOT''                                        By /AMES HAY, JR.
(Monologue arrangement indorsed by the Author and presented with his permission)
4.    Thru Life's Windows
A GROUP OF STORIES AND SHORT MONOLOGUES
Revealing the Humor and Personality of many Characters in Fiction and the Thought and Purpose of many well-known Writers
SHAKESPEARIAN PROGRAMS
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5.     Othello
A Tragedy of Jealousy
6.     A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Comedy Full of Fun and Fancy
Gems from Avon
Being Choice Excerpts, both Humorous and Serious, from the best plays of the Master Dramatist
BIBLE READING 8.    David and the Psalms
A Story of the Life of the Shepherd King as found in the Histories of Samuel, Kings and Chronicles, together with his Thoughts and Purposes as related by Himself in the Psalms
Comments of Various  People and  Various  Papers on
Various  Occasions
Boston Herald:
Mr. Williams is especially successful in selections both grave and humorous. Boston Transcript :
Mr. Williams is a thorough master of a wonderful voice full of emotional power. Boston Record:
Mr. Williams' voice is rich with emotional power and capable of expressing the most subtle changes of thought.    It was impressed upon all that he was a master of a wonderful range of voice. Dunean Campbell Lee, former Professor of Oratory at Cornell University :
Mr. Williams is a man of high ideals and asperations. He has not wasted his time on a mediocre or low field of endeavor, but has striven, and with uniform success, to raise the ideals of thought and life of our young men and women. He is a man who commands the respect of our people. Mr. Williams is a reader of reputation and in this capacity has the ability to open the doors to literary thought and feeling in a way that continually delights his audiences. Omaha {Ned.) Bee:
Mr. Williams gave a Shakespearian recital in the auditorium of the Y. M. C. A. to a crowded house. His readings were from Othello, and they demonstrated without a doubt that he is an impersonator of no mean ability. His Iago was superb. As the mad Moore he rose to heights of passion that rang true to nature. There was an ease and finish about the whole reading that pleased one of the most critical of audiences. Dr. Henry B.  Ward, University of Illinois :
Let me thank you most heartily for the Shakespearian recital of last evening. One goes to such an event with some hesitation, for the works of the great master demand deeper powers and finer interpretations than most men possess. But you gave us all a most genuine pleasure in the delicacy and yet the strength of your impersonation. To me your Iago was a revelation. Such work should be heard oftener—its educating power is great and we need to be carried thus to a higher plane. Toledo ( Ohio) Times :
Another enjoyable feature of the evening's program was an exceedingly clever recital by Mr. Williams of scenes from Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream.    Mr. Williams was compelled to respond to an enthusiastic encore. H. H. Baish, Supt. Department of Education, Altoona, Pa.
Prof. George C. Williams of Ithaca, N. Y., was an instructor at ths Altoona Teachers' Institute Sept. 4-5, 1913. Professor Williams' addresses on Reading and Public Speaking in Our Schools were full of interesting and helpful suggestions. His rendition of The Shep¬herd of the Hills was a rare treat. 1 have no hesitancy in recommending him to any superintendent who desires a good institute instructor and entertainer. George P. Singer, Principal Central S'ate Normal School, Lock Haven, Pa.
This will certify that Mr. George C. Williams gave a very pleasant entertainment in our chapel recently and our faculty and students were very greatly entertained by his read¬ings. He is considered one of the best entertainers on our course for this year and we consider ourselves fortunate to be able to have a return date with Mr. Williams for April of next year. Mr. Williams read The Shepherd of the Hills to an audience of our city's best people and I have heard a great deal of commendation of his excellent work on this occasion.