Rev. John Daly, rector of Boys' Home, Milwaukee, Wis

              Rev. John Daly
Rector of Boys’ Home, Milwaukee, Wis
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REV. JOHN DALY                  The Priest Orator
FATHER DALY, whose oratory has delighted many thousands throughout the United States, devotes him¬self entirely to the care and education of homeless and neglected children. In this particular field he has won a high place among the leaders in Juvenile Court work. His experience and advice are eagerly sought by social workers and his generous sacrifice of his life and earnings to home¬less children has endeared him to all who love the poor and down¬trodden.
A number of Milwaukee gentlemen, moved with pity for the homeless children, formed the "Home Finding Society/' In No¬vember, 1905, a home was purchased in which to train and teach these boys. The choice for the arduous position of rector fell upon Father Daly who, without a moment's hesitation, resigned a beauti¬ful position and happy home at the Cathedral of Milwaukee, where he was the idol of the parish. His heart and soul are with the boys; for them he seeks in the alleys and hovels; for them he attends the Juvenile Courts;  to them he has devoted his talents and his life.
The brilliant play of wit in his lectures and the many true stories of actual experiences in his work with the boys illuminate the tears brought forth by the pathos of scenes described from life.
Besides being rector of the Catholic Boys' Home in Milwaukee, Father Daly is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Catholic Order of Foresters, Knights of Wis¬consin, The Temperance League, and is also editor of the ''Home¬less Boy Magazine" which has the approval of Archbishop Mess-mer and Pope Pius X.
We present Rev. Father Daly to the Chautauqua and Lyceum platform, feeling sure we have the right man, with the right message.
Subjects of Lectures:
"THE HOMELESS CHILD AND THE JUVENILE COURT" "IS A CHILD WORTH SAVING?"
"THE AMERICAN CITIZEN"
"OUR RE-UNITED COUNTRY"
"EMERALD GEMS IN AMERICA'S CROWN"
"THE PORTION OF LABOR"
REV. JOHN DALY                 The Priest Orator
Celina (O.) Daily Standard
The man who has done things and is doing things right now is the man whose message stirs the people. This is especially true of Pather Daly, who spoke to one of the largest Sunday audiences ever gathered in the auditorium. Today everybody in Celina is talking Father Daly and the work that Pather Daly is doing in the world. No speaker of the present Chautauqua has made a more favorable or lasting impression than Pother Daly, and he will never be forgotten.    He is the most forceful speaker that has yet been heard.
Quincy {III.) Daily Herald
For about two hours the Sunday afternoon audience listened to the word pictures of Father Daly, who at times had his hearers in paroxysms of laughter by his bright and refreshing stories, and again brought them to tears by his delineation of the squalor and misery of the tenements. The priest is a fascinating man with a rich voice and a natural grace which demands immediate attention. He is fluent in speech, and at times in his fiery zeal he rises to points of eloquence which thrill his audience.
Hobart (Okla.) Democrat
Father Daly occupied the platform last night and delivered his heart-thrilling lecture, "The Homeless Child." There appeared in THE DEMOCRAT yesterday the words of Mr. Bryan after hearing this great and good man, and every one present last evening realized the justice of the encomium. The Reverend Father gave some wholesome advice to mothers, and it is to be regretted that every mother in Hobart was not present. The cause of the homeless child lies close to his heart and he is devoting his life and talents to the cause. He spoke this morning at the Catholic church and many improved the privilege of again hearing him. It also afforded an opportunity to those whom circumstances prevented attending the lecture last night.
Terre Haute (Ind.) Star
Father John Daly of Milwaukee is an orator of rare force and brilliance. Wit and pathos seem to come naturally to his lips, and his voice, which is mellow or strong, accords instantly with each ebb of the story he tells. Therefore, it is not surprising that the audience which heard the noted orator speak last night at the Chautauqua on "The Homeless Child and the Juvenile Court" was held in rapt attention all through the discourse. But there was more than wit and humor and the absorption of an interest¬ing story well told. Father Daly had a message to the people without regard to creed or condition, and he never lost sight of the importance of that message, nor did he fail to keep it uppermost in the minds of his hearers. As the speaker said: "It is the pity of the world that ever an innocent child should be even for an hour in the shadow of the prison or the penitentiary."
San Antonio and Dallas [Texas) Southern Messenger
Never has a speaker in this city left a grander impression on his hearers than did Father Daly with his lecture on The Homeless Child and the Juvenile Court." Father Daly is a brilliant and forceful orator and the people expressed themselves in unmeas¬ured terms in his favor, declaring his oration far superior to many heard here from speakers of international reputation.
Archbishop Messmer to Father Daly
May God bless you,  Father Daly, and all who help you in your care of our homeless boys.    The work is very dear to my heart.
REV. JOHN DALY
The Priest Orator
Corsicana (Texas) Courier Light
No more beautifully spoken language nor more impressive subject has ever been heard with undivided attention than that used by the Rev. Father John Daly of Milwaukee, in his lecture on "The Homeless Boy and the Juvenile Court," at the Chautauqua last evening. Indeed, it was a thrilling story told from a heart full of sympathy by a man of profound intelligence and the personal experience of many years. Father Daly is directly connected with one of the finest schools for homeless boys in all this country, and after many years' devotion to the work of rescuing and training for better things in life the waifs of our large cities, he is eminently fitted for the work, and has the sanction of both the pulpit and press of whatever creed or cast throughout the country. And such a man speaks from personal knowledge. He presented his subject with per¬suasive force and logical reasoning, backed by a magnetic personality that brought the subject matter close to the heart of every man, woman and child within the sound of his voice. He spoke at great length, but lessened the time and patience of the people with just such humor as the nationality of the speaker naturally called forth.
St. Louis (Mo.) Star
The lecture was graphically illustrated with actual occurrences in Father Daly's experi¬ence. It was a scholarly effort, direct, bubbling with humor and at times dramatic. At the conclusion the eloquent priest, whose lecture fees are turned over to the Boys' Home in Milwaukee, of which he is the head, received the personal congratulations of his appreciative audience.
The Bartleville (I. T.) Daily Enterprise
Those who attended the Chautauqua last night certainly were given an extraordinary treat. It was a double bill, consisting of two lectures, either one of which would be a fine entertainment. Father Daly's lecture or that of W. J. Bryan is well worth all the trouble and expense necessarily incurred in being present to hear it. And with both for one evening made it doubly valuable.
Decatur (III.) Herald
Father Daly's talk was enjoyed by all who heard him. It was interspersed with funny stories and with a great number of poetical quotations. Pother Daly's manner is pleas¬ing, and he held the close attention of his audience during the entire length of his talk, although the air was excessively warm and there was almost no breeze.
Lake Charles (La.) Daily Press
Rev. Father Daly of Milwaukee delivered a fine address on "The Juvenile Court and the Juvenile Criminal." Pother Daly is one of the most pleasant and attractive speak¬ers that took part in the program at the Chautauqua this year. He has a splendid voice and its sympathetic notes appealed to his hearers and held them entranced every minute of the lecture.
Hon. William Jennings Bryan
When a man is master of his subject, and that subject lies close to his heart; when he has a wealth of elegant diction and a voice of great melody, then indeed we hear such rare eloquence as we have just listened to from Rev. Father Daly on "The Homeless Child.''