Rev. Doctor Charles E. English

              Rev. Doctor Charles J. English
Popular Platform Work
POPULAR LECTURES ILLUSTRATED LECTURES LITERARY ROUND-TABLES CHAUTAUQUA BIBLE WORK
Management MIDLAND CHAUTAUQUA CIRCUIT, Des Moines, Iowa
DOCTOR CHARLES J. ENGLISH
INTRODUCING
DOCTOR ENGLISH is of that class of lecturers whose diversified gifts make them attractive to all audiences. Few men have had as wide a range of experience, in all the forms of platform work. He has achieved success as a preacher, patriotic orator, popular ledurer and Chautauqua manager. He is thoroughly conversant with all the features of a Chautauqua, having been engaged in assembly work for several years, as superintendent, platform manager, program builder, normal-Bible teacher, round-table conductor, lecturer and assembly preacher. In oratory he is vigorous in thought, picturesque and fluent in style, possessed of an excellent voice and a commanding appearance; he never fails to engage attention and deliver a worthy message.
He has had several years of experience as a lecturer in Lyceum courses, and in every particular has been extremely successful. Committees are universally enthusiastic in report¬ing his work.
Besides his platform lectures, he presents two most popular and profitable stereopticon lectures. One <(The Passing Race, and Their Sacred Haunts," being a most striking presentation of the American Indians. The other is a panorama of "Milton's Paradise Lost."    Appropriate mention of these will be found on the separate pages of this folder.
THE MANAGEMENT.
LECTURES
* Search of Diogenese, or Looking for a Man."
"Human Klondikes, or Elements of Success" "The Divinity of the Book"
"The Passing Race, and Their Sacred Haunts'
(Stereopticon)
"Milton's Paradise Lost"
I Stereopticon)
Chautauqua Normal Bible Work and Literary Round-Tables
"The Search of Diogenes—Looking for a Man"
HIS is a lecture of rare quality.   It never fails to elicit the most fulsome praise.
         It is characterized by its diversity of successful  interests.    It is  scholarly,
 yet not pedantic; eloquent and picturesque in striking word-pictures and pe-
  rorations; inspiring to a rarer manhood and womanhood, equally popular for
young people or the ripe scholar, and is wholesome and elevating for the
average man and woman.    Following are a few  of the  hundreds  of voluntary words
favorable to this lecture:
FROM COMMITTEES
Grand River, la., March 23, '01. Dr.   English   gave   the   best   of   satisfaction. He made a great hit. Rev. W. O. Woolever, Sec.
Slater, Iowa, Dec. 19, 1900. Dr. English opened the course Monday even¬ing with "The Search oi Diogenes." It was a complete success and the reputation which pre¬ceded him was more than sustained. The highest expectations  were realized.
Andrew Maland, Sec.
Pilot Mound, la., Dec. 22, 1900. Dr.   English   is   O.   K.     He   pleased   us   all. Everybody well satisfied,     A. Henderson, Sec.
Jolly, Iowa, Dec. 19, 1900. Dr. English gave us a splendid lecture last evening, on "The Search of Diogenes, or Look¬ing For a Man."                   A. G.  Wood, Sec.
Glidden, Iowa, Dec. 22, 1900. Every one is perfectly delighted with the lecture by Dr. English. Those who missed it missed a rare treat. Some who heard Bishop McCabe said they were as well pleased with • The Search of Diogenes or Looking For a Man," as they were with "The Bright Side of Life in Libby Prison."           Rev.W. B. Cox.
Marne, Iowa, Dec. 15, ly00. The lecture by Dr. English was splendid.    A good house; all satisfactory,   j. w. Wayne, Sec.
Original and Forcible. "I heard no one during the entire assembly [Beatrice, Neb., 1899] who instructed and en¬tertained his large audience to a greater de¬gree than did Dr. English in his lecture, 'The Search of Diogenes, or Looking for a man.' His application of an old legend to the condi¬tions of modern life was entirely original, while his language was both forcible and elo¬quent. He is a rare lecturer, and all who heard him were enthusiastic in praise of his work."—Prof. Arthur C. Pearson, Hiram Col¬lege, Ohio.
GENERAL PERSONAL
Full  of  Interest.
Rev. Dan'l McGurk, Jr.
Preacher, Scholar, Lecturer.
"It was a pleasure to be associated with the superintendent, Dr. Chas. J. English. His work manifested him to be not only a kind and cour¬teous superintendent, but a careful student and an eloquent expounder of the Scriptures. I trust his field may enlarge as his ability de¬serves.
Orator of Rare Ability.
"A gentleman of high character, refined and cultured, an orator of rare ability, a fine Bible Lecturer. I commend him witn pleasure to tue Republic of letters."—Gen. Jas. B. Weaver.
"Talent" Says  Editorially.
"In speaking of the St. Joe. Chautauqua, I must not fail to speak of Dr. English, who was superintendent of tne platform, with much dignity and success to the assembly.
The addresses by the Rev. Dr. Charles J. English of Saint Joseph, at the last day of the Chautauqua, were well worthy of the man who delivered them. The aiternoon sermon from the words, "But greater works than these shall ye do," were in application of the life of Christ upon the life of today, and were scripturally instructive, entertaining, logical and theologi¬cal. The sermon was one of great moment, and well worthy the divine who produced it. The evening lecture was along a different line. "Human Klondikes," was the theme, and it was even finer than the preceding one. All honor to Rev. English, who wound up tne Chau¬tauqua in so befitting a manner.—The Champ¬ion, Hebron, Neb.
Rev. Dr. Chas. J. English, of St. Joseph, de¬livered one of the Sunday afternoon addresses at our Chautauqua and delighted a large audi¬ence. His presentation of a theme that was deep and strong throughout, contained a cer¬tain forcefulness and intensity, which, coupled with a vivid dramatic oratory, held the closest attention of every listener to the last sentence, and occasioned many remarks of commenda¬tion.—J. C. Knode, Manager, Hebron, Neb.
"Human Klondikes, or Elements of Success"
THIS is a lecture which has never failed of marked popularity. It is inspiring, pleasing, popular, entertaining. "The speaker maintains a high plane in the most serious paragraphs; he evinces wide research, and fulfills every liter¬ary demand;" there are veins of humor, well poised, abundant, yet never overdone; there are inspirational and moral impressions in quality and ef¬fect equal to that presented by the greatest preachers, and yet not done as preaching; and upon the whole, any Chautauqua or lecture course must be enriched by this lecture. It is peculiarly well adapted for Chautauqua Recognition Days, College or High School Commencements, as well as for lyceum lecture courses.
Full   of   Interest.
"I have heard Dr. C. J. English of Iowa, in his two lectures, 'The Search of Diogenes,' and 'Human Klondikes,' and am glad to say that I enjoyed his lectures immensely. They are full of interest and instruction and his man¬ner of delivery keeps one wide awake to enjoy the good things said."—Geo. H. Palmer, Con¬cordia, Kansas.
Eloquent,   Instructive.
"I heard his lecture, 'Human Klondikes,' to the graduating class, on recognition day at the Beatrice (Neb.) Chautauqua Assembly, and I considered it both eloquent and instructive." —C. W. Pearson, (Prof, of Literature) North¬western University, Evanston, 111.
Greatly   Enjoyed.
"Dr. English's lecture, 'Human Klondikes,' was greatly enjoyed and was full of practical and inspiring thoughts. We are glad to recom¬mend him to any who are planning for lecture courses."—Britt Stuber, Pres., Ella Wade, Sec, Woodward, Iowa.
A Powerful Speaker.
"We were royally entertained by Dr. English last evening in his 'Human Klondikes.'"—G. L. Richardson, Sec. Lecture Ass'n.
Abounded  in  Wit and   Humor.
"Dr. English lectured at the M. E. Church Tuesday evening. His subject was 'The Hu¬man Klondikes, or Elements of Success.' The lecture was interesting and instructive, and abounded in wit and humor. Dr. English is a fluent speaker, and all who attended are en-thusiastic in his praise. The lecture lasted almost two hours, but did not seem to take an hour."—Riverton   (la.)   Independent.
GENERAL PERSONAL.
Elegant   Diction.
"He is one of the very best speakers in Iowa. Elegant diction together with clear and force¬ful expression flow from him with a natural¬ness that is at once charming and delightful. His word pictures are a striking part of his discourse, painted as they are, with masterful ease."—D. M. Kelley, Supt. Schools, Iowa Falls, Iowa.
A  Leader of Thought.
"A masterful effort throughout and elicited the close attention of the large audience pres¬ent."—Colfax  (la.)   Tribune.
"Dr. English is recognized as a leader of thought, and is so prominent as a lecturer, that we consider we were fortunate in having se-cured him."—Woodward  (la.) Enterprise.
"Rev. Dr. English is a powerful speaker."— Iowa Daily Capital.
"We have heard nothing but praises for his very able efforts. —Mitchellville (la.) Index.
A First Class Man.
It gives me great pleasure to recommend Dr. C. J. English to those who are looking for a first-class man to dedicate a church or deliver a lecture. Dr. English will more than meet expectations. As a lecturer he excels. His lectures are entertaining and fascinating, and of the hignest type as educators of the mind and heart."—Fred Reynolds, Greeley Center, Iowa.
Inspires the Youth.
"Dr. English is a ready and entertaining speaker, and perhaps no more eloquent and in¬spiring discourses were ever delivered in Mon¬roe."—Monroe  (la.)  Mirror.
"The Passing Race and Its Sacred Haunts" (Stereopticon)
THIS  is one of the most picturesque, instructive and entertaining lectures of the          day.    The   author  is  peculiarly qualified to speak for and of this much de-
 spised, little understood and neglected race. When a lad he lived in a reserva-tion, where he mingled and had opportunity intuitively to know them. Later in 1866, his father settled on a homestead in the extreme frontier of Kansas. Here he witnessed many depredations, and saw his neighbors killed and their women carried into captivity. Inured to Indian fighting, and being an experienced horseman, he was enlisted in 1869 in a scouting company, under command of Gen. Custer. As the youngest boy in the company doubtless he was more impressed by these thrilling ex¬periences. Then he traveled a year by wagon in the Great Southwest, through Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and down to Old Mexico. Here he studied the Villagers and Nomads and the renowned Cliff-dwellings. He presents about one hundred of the most picturesque projections of Indians and scenery attainable. It is a rare educational pro¬duction.   Following are a few of the generous personals received.
PERSONALS
The Hon. W. D. Street, once Speaker of the House of Representatives of Kansas, one of the most renowned among hunters, soldiers and scouts, says:
"The illustrated lecture on the 'Passing Race,' by Dr. Charles J. English, delivered at our late Chautauqua, greatly interested me. Because of my many years of adventure on tne plains and among the Indians, in various ca¬pacities; as a teamster, before the advent of the railroads; as a soldier in the Nineteenth Kansas Cavalry, in the great winter campaign of 1868; as a trapper, a scout, a guide, and a hunter who helped in the extermination of the buffalo, this was doubly true. It also appealed to me greatly from the fact that during the summer of 1869 we were associated together as *r rontier Scouts' on the then Northwestern Kansas border. So faithfully did these scouts perform their duties that during their term of service no Indian depredations were com¬mitted on the Kansas frontier. Dr. English has had great opportunities to study the char¬acter of the American Indian. His illustrations delineating Indian life are of a high-class, and of expensive order. Taken as a whole the lec¬ture was one of more than ordinary interest, and of great value as an educational feature concerning the past.                 W. D. Street."
Oberlin Kan., Dec.  11,  1909.
"I have heard with pleasure and profit the illustrated lecture on 'The Pe.ssing Race, and their Sacred Picturesque Haunts,' by Rev. Dr. C. J. English. It is modest to say that it de¬lighted a fine audience. His delineation of the plac this people occupy in history was most vivid and interesting. He shows most com¬prehensively   our   treatment   of   them,   their
destiny, and their influence upon our civiliza¬tion. Having had, in his early life, unusual opportunity to study this peculiar people, the service he performs in this lecture is most valuable to our generation, which knows little or nothing of them. And the views illustrat-ing it are artistic in the fullest measure. It is indeed a rare production of art.
A. A.  THOMPSON, Dexter, la., Dec. 27, '09.       Pastor M. E. Church.
"I have heard Rev. Dr. C. J. English in his splendid lecture, 'The Passing Race and Their Picturesque Haunts.' The lecture is enriched by his abundant equipment, the result of his early life among this peculiar people, his sub¬sequent Indian fighting, scouting, and still later his extensive travel and study of their village habitat. The lecture is not merely an entertainment, but is full of instruction, and is packed with sense on the Indian question. The projections are the finest that can be made, and they not only illustrate the Indian life, but present some of the best views of mountain scenery that can be produced. They are not the conventional post-card type, but are rare original products. Our people were greatly pleased witn it."        S. W. JONES,
Pastor M. E. Church.
Osborne, Mo., Dec. 15, 1909.
"I know of nothing on the platform like Dr. English's lecture, 'The Passing Race.' It is unique. The illustrations are magnificent. It is an hour of joy simply to see them. But is is not merely seeing the great pictures. Dr. English is a LECTURER. He gives a volume of information, while delighting the audience witn genuine eloquence."
MANLY J. MUMFORDM, Pastor M. E. Church, Oberlin, Kan.
"Paradise Lost"   (Stereopticon)
 TERE is a lecture of real worth.    It is especially adapted for literary occasions    and Chautauqua work.    The lecturer has given much time and study to this     masterpiece.     He   has   equipped   himself  well   in   illustrations   and   other     equipage for this production.    Being a diligent student of best literature, and being temperamentally poetic, and especially fond of epic literature of this character, he is peculiarly qualified to present a study of Great Milton's Mas¬terpiece, "Paradise Lost."
This great work of English literature deserves more refined and earnest consid¬eration by the average reader, as well as by the critical literary student than is accord¬ed to it. Hence the value of this lecture. In it is presented a delineation of Milton's puritanic character, so little understood by the unsympathetic turbulent and vulgar populace of his time. It indicates how the sheer worth of the production popularized the product even in the poet's lifetime, despite the fiery opposition which was offered him personally as a result of his political opinions, and his domestic infelicities. It is shown that even though the author received but $25 for his copyright of it, with the promise of a like amount for each edition of 1300 sold, (three of such editions having netted him the $25 each), and though his widow sold her entire right in the manuscript for $40, after his death, yet for 230 years this great work has sufficed to maintain the reputation of the author as second only to Shakespeare, as an English-speaking poet. This is a lecture worth while, and all should hear it.
Dr. Charles J. English, as a Chautauqua Man
E. L. Eaton, D. D. Scholar, Lecturer and  Chautauquan,  says:
"Dr. C. J. English is clear headed and vig¬orous in thought, picturesque and fluent in style, and energetic in oratory. I have heard him several times and always with profit and delight. I regard him as the best all around, well equipped Bible man, as well as splendid lecturer and preacher, whom we have. He has had experience as superintendent of assem¬blies, has lots of good sense in management, and I would not hesitate to employ him as the manager of an assembly. I assure any Chau¬tauqua that if they can get him they will not be disappointed."
Bishop W. X. Ninde.
"I have attended for two successive seasons the Colfax, Iowa, Assemoly, and have been most favorably impressed with the wise and efficient manner in which the manager, Dr. C. J. English, accomplished his work, both in the preparation of the work and the conduct of the assembly. I would commend him to any other assembly needing an all-round chautauqua man."
Bishop  C. C.  McCabe.
"I regard Dr. Chas J. English as a master in general chautauqua work. It takes genius, patience, knowledge of men and knowledge of the wants of the people to properly carry on an
assembly, and I look upon Bro. English as a success in all these particulars."
Prof. S. M. Spedon Chalk Talker, Caricaturist and founder of Tal¬ent Magazine, writes: "Dr. Chas. J. English, who was superintend-ent of instruction at St. Joseph (Mo.) Chau¬tauqua, conducted the platform with great tact, and no disappointments. His manner was most affable and cordial, and his presence imparted extra dignity to the other departments, which proved his ability as an all round Chautauqua man and lyceum attraction."
Bishop Wm. A. Quayle. "I have pleasure in saying that I think Dr. Chas. J. English exceptionally well qualified to take charge of an assembly or do assembly work generally. He certainly understands the art of all-round chautauqua work. He is a de¬lightful gentleman to meet, one who will make friends of all who associate themselves with him. My conviction is that one will go far to find a man so capable."
Bishop Robert Mclntyre. "I regard Dr. C. J. English as one of the best assembly men in the country. His knowledge of people, of talent, his zeal and wisdom, and his upright character insure success. He is an eloquent speaker."