James Hunt Cook

              James Hunt Cook
JAMES       HUNT       COOK
The Daily Star
Dixon, III.
The lecturer, James Hunt Cook, stands high in the extreme circle, that of the literati. He is certainly a splendid critic and his lectures were greatly enjoyed. Those on Allen and Kipling, or the Feminine and the Mas¬culine Principle in Literature were treated in a scholarly way. His lecture on Mural Paintings in the Library of Congress was delivered to an audience, many of whom were familiar with the scenes in and about the Nation's capitol and who thoroughly appreciated the accuracy and the learning displayed in his glowing descriptions, which were explicit, beautifully worded and artistic in them¬selves. At the close of the lecture President Hughes asked Mr. Cook to favor the audience with his story "The China Dog That Walked." Mr. Cook is a capital story¬teller and his relation of this one showed his mastery of words and his appreciation of the fact that anything in the field of superstition will hold an audience as strongly as in his own case it once held an individual.
Democrat and Standard
Coshocton, Ohio
The greatest value of a Chautauqua is the opportu¬nity that it affords of acquiring culture. The contact with the different kinds of thinkers
Mr. Cook's lecture credo is:
Hold the interest of the audience. This, above all things, but have an underlying thought so persistently presented that it will remain to sug¬gest or stimulate, just as the motive in a musical composition remains a definite impression after its working out has become a vague memory.
The Duality of Man
A presentation of the conflict between Good and
Evil — the two natures ceaselessly
struggling within us.
Qethsemane
The power of love (new)
Two Movements in Modern Anglo-Saxon Literature
An appreciation of the aggressive clearness of the
masculine and the poetical intuition of the
feminine principle, particularly as found
in the writings of Rudyard Kipling
and James Lane Allen.
Mural Paintings in
the Library of Congress and
Boston Public Library
Not merely technical lectures, but a series of word
pictures that describe the paintings as vividly
as words can translate color and also
probe deeply into their ethical import.
is an education in itself, and a broad one at that. The present Chautauqua program was made up with a good deal of skill as all the patrons are beginning to realize. All lines of educational develop¬ment and all great movements of thought are represented. In no way is this thought more forcibly brought home than by consideration of some of the more recent speakers and especially of Mr. James Hunt Cook. It was an interested audience that heard him speak Friday evening. This was the first number on the program that has truly been literary in sub¬ject-matter and treatment. It showed a scholarliness, a wideness of sympathy and a literary appreciation that was indeed exceptional. The lecture was one that could be given only by one who lived in his subject, thought in his subject and then went before his audience full of the message that he was to deliver. Mr. Cook's treat¬ment is in keeping with the character of his theme, and it is evident that he injects a great deal of his own person¬ality into it. His thoughts are imaginative in themselves and assisted greatly in his interpretation of the men and books he was describing. Rich in epithet, keen of obser¬vation, concise in expression, Mr. Cook proved himself to be a fitting exponent of the field of thought he represents.
JAMES       HUNT       COOK
The Daily Union
Shelbyville, 111.
How naturally James Hunt Cook must have taken to literature and art! His audiences at Forest Park Chautauqua listened with rapt attention to his every word, and always a sigh of regret was heard when his all too brief lectures came to a close. His language is so natural that it might suggest Beecher, while its beauty impresses one as having been taken, every word, directly from the Greek. His enuncia¬tion was clear and his voice could be heard in all parts of the large auditorium. Each lecture left its lasting impres¬sion on its hearers, and it is sincerely hoped that Mr. Cook will return next year.
Commercial-Record Saugatuck, Mich.
A very interesting lecture.
Picayune
New Orleans, La.
Described in a graceful and realistic manner.
The Weekly Picket
Canton, Miss.
The lecture of Mr. Hunt Cook before the Canton Library Club was intensely interesting. So vivid was his portrayal, so perfect the word painting, so exquisite the coloring, one could almost imagine the pictures. His interpretation of each picture was an inspiration to those who love the beautiful.
Daily Breeze
De Funiak Springs, Florida Official Organ of the Florida Chautauqua
Mr. Hunt Cook, who so completely charmed the audience last year with his lectures on Kipling and James Lane Allen, yesterday and today presented in two interesting and instructive talks "Mural Paintings of De Chavannes, Abbey and Sargent/* In bright, happily chosen sen¬tences he described the masterpieces of these artists which adorn the Boston Pub-lic Library, portraying the spirit and sig¬nificance of each. " The Muses Greeting the Genius of Enlightenment,*' by De Chavannes, and "The Quest for the Holy Grail,** by Abbey, were the subject of Monday morning*s lecture, and Sargent's "Triumph of Religion** was the subject today. From the vivid description of the speaker it seemed as if the rich paintings were brought thousands of miles and revealed in their splendor to every listener. Mr. Cook was enthusiastically received, and a pleasant and sympathetic voice, added to a charming manner, made each meeting an hour of delight.
Mrs. D. N. Hebron
President XX. Century Club, Vicksburg, Miss.
Mr. Hunt Cook's interesting talk on the Mural Paintings in the Boston Public Library was exactly what we wished— not too technical to be popular, not too popular to be instructive. His clearness of style and dignity of manner were worthy the beauty of his subject.
C. Deyo
Editorial writer, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
You have gone to the heart of the sub¬ject and interpreted the larger meanings, the meanings so often unseen by the observer of merely critical vision, and in fact, in most cases denied. But it needs a poet to understand a poet. Your imagin-ation and insight have served you well.
Daily Dispatch
Moline, 111.
The work of James Hunt Cook has attracted much interest among Chautauqua goers, and has proven of great educational value to the audiences which have enjoyed it.
Picayune
New Orleans, La.
A talented lecturer.
Evening Mail
Moline, 111.
Toward the true Chautauqua spirit of the assembly, no con¬tribution has been more valuable than the series of talks presented by the eloquent Southerner, James Hunt Cook. Moline will welcome Mr. Cook should he return.
The Journal
Moline, III.
Mr. James Hunt Cook is a pleasing and an instructing lecturer. His work has been much enjoyed.
Times-Democrat
New Orleans, La.
A most delightful talk.
Vicksburg (Miss.) American.
Beautiful, and gracefully delivered.
Evening Telegraph
Dixon, 111.
The lecture on Rudyard Kipling, by James Hunt Cook, was a literary treat.
JAMES
HUNT      COOK
Daily Times
Davenport, Iowa
The lectures of James Hunt Cook on the Masculine and Feminine in Literature were much appreciated.
C. H. Hughes
President Rock River Assembly, Dixon, 111.
You made many friends dur¬ing your stay with us, and it affords me great pleasure to tell you that your lectures pleased our people very much. Everyone said that each lec¬ture was better than the pre¬ceding one, so you see you were growing in the estima¬tion of the people from day to day.
The Lyceumite. Delighting at Chautauquas.
Wheeling (W. Va.) News One of the most delightful courses of the season   was   Mr.  Hunt   Cook's   "The Duality of Man,*' " Modern Movements in Literature " and " Mural Paintings."
Fairmont (W. Va.) Times "The Duality of Man" and "Two Move¬ments   in   Modern    Literature"   were delightful lectures by a charming speaker.
A. W. Traylor
Chairman Chautauqua Committee Danville, Va.
Mr. Hunt Cook has a wonderfully pleasing and charming personality, and his "The Duality of Man" proved to be a real thought structure, ably conceived, carefully built and delivered with consummate skill.
Memphis (Tenn.) Commercial-Appeal
One of the most brilliant lectures ever delivered in this city, delivered in most happy manner.
J. C. Westervelt
President Shelbyville, 111., Chautauqua
Without solicitation I desire to express my appreciation of your very successful work while with us. Your lectures on art and literature were of the very highest type from an artistic standpoint. They were gems of purest thought delivered in a most charming manner. Par excellence is the verdict of all.
Memphis (Tenn.) News-Scimeter Aptly illustrating his own lecture credo, it was one of the finest lectures delivered here.
Danville (Va.) Register The lecture, "The Duality of Man," given by Mr. James Hunt Cook, was a notable one and scarcely has been equalled on a platform in this city. The large audience listened most attentively and evidently was much pleased.
J. S. Hillhouse
First Presbyterian Church and
Manager Vicksburg (Miss.)
Lyceum Course
Some men are thinkers, some men are talkers—Mr. Hunt Cook is a thinkei and a talker. He is all right and you will be nearer right after you hear him.
Ashville (N. C.) Citizen A charming lecture, pleasing all who heard it.
F. H. Wheatley
Principal Belleview High School, Danville, Va.
Although we had several lec¬turers of national reputation at the Danville Chautauqua, many of the audience, and I among them, considered Mr. Hunt Cook's lecture "The Duality of Man,* the best on the program.