Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-28

Miss Eliza Allen Starr. poet, artist, art lee
turer and novelist is woman of charming per-
sonal qualities. In all the phases Of work to
which her artistic and intellectual temperament
has carried her, with such brilliant results,
there remains about herself an individual charm
that is irresistible. Miss Starr is in her sixty
seventh year, and her latter years find her
as busy and as enthusiastic in everything re-
lating to her chosen field as she was wears ago
when sbe first timidly addressed classes of
school children at the mother house of the
Community of the Holy Cross at Notre Dame,
Ind, on historical and art themes. Miss
Starr is a devout Catholic and she has en-
riched Catholic literature by the produc-
tion from time to time, of some of the most
widely known books of poetry, history and
Catholic art Her Songs of a Lifetime" re-
veal the beauties Of her mind and the high
spirituality which has dominated in all she has
written; other books, Pilgrim Saints and
Pilgrims and Shrines, the latter written after
her long stay in Europe, whittier she travelled
extensively. This latter volume, which was en-
riehed by original etchings and drawings
made on the spot, has been made
standard work, not only to the
readers to whom the subject specially appealed
because OF its religious ieaninss, but because
born in Deerfeld Mass, and from her earliest
years evinced a talent for drawing and colorinp
as well a. In making use of every educational
advantage that her surroundings could offer.
She has resided for many years in Chicago. and
il Is there that her fame as artist as wen al
poetess has become widespread.
As an art teacher and lecturer she is
Familiarity known at home, and there are said to
be but few families in the best society of that
city rs well as among the middle classes who
have not had one member or another at some
time an art student there. Her studio Is the
resort Of the artistic world Of Chicago and il is
said that professional women of every creed
find an hour spent with Miss Starr refresh
ment and benediction which sends them forth
better equipped than ever for their daily
struggle. Miss Starr 10 naturally patron saint
Of the Queen Isabella Association, because the
honor belongs to her, as the authoress of lisa
bella OF CASTLE" to have written the first book
in the interests Of the worlds fair. In the
work of the association she has already done a
gigantic service and her enthusiastic admira-
ton for its work and her coworkers keeps
spurring ner on to greater exertions.
MRS ooRISxx o. BROWN.
Mrs. Corinne s. Brown 10 the wife of the
general superintendent OF the First National
Bank In Chicago, and has two fine children.
She has a rounded figure, q bright, sympa-
thetic and pleasing face and looks il life pre-
sented no more serious problems than to Keen
her home the happiest spot in the world for q
fond husband and loving children. But it has
and II does yet, and the average seeker for in
formation win find Mrs. Brown u woman Of
unlimited energy, unfailing industry and %
honest and 30 frank in her statements tina,
many find her radical in the extreme. Being
| born in Chicago and having always resided
there she knows no Limit to her perseverance,
| She Is a woman to hold to her own opinion in
spite of any and all opposition ss long ss abe
knows she Is right, but thoroughly convinced
the other view 10 just and she will sspouss thai
| cause just rs energetically.
Mrs Brown has the largest following Of the
labor element In Chicago. She 10 the sup
porter Of their rights and Is always ready tc
bring their griey ancss TO the public eye. She
10 the corresponding secretary VI the intsrna.
tional labor congress which viii be held In Chi
cago during the fais, md y Tie president ct tn