The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-31

charities. She has highly cultured taste
in literature, art and music end entertains
in the most charming manner, perfect
hostess in a beautiful home.
Miss Helen Erwin.
A happy example of what II is possible
to produce in womanhood under the high
est conditions is found in Miss Helen S.
Erwin, eldest daughter of Mr. D. p Erwin,
one OF the most prominent citizens of In
dianapolis. Although identified with the
larges. business interests OF the city and
leading spirit in every enterprise to pro-
mote It's advancement, the dearest ambi-
tion OF his life is centered in his daughters;
and this ambition is shared by their de-
voted mother, who put aside ali that
would have rendered existence easy ano
enjoyable for herself In order to plan and
supervise their education, even closing
her magnificent home and leaving hosts
OF friends Tor five or six wears. Alter
two years spent in preparation at the
Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York.
Miss Helen and her two sisters were taken
abroad for a four years course OF study.
Two years were passed in Hanover, Ger
many. in the study of the languages under
renowned professors and of music with
Herr Heinrich Lutter, a pupil of the great
Liszt. The summers were spent in travel
ing over Europe. A year in Paris was de-
voted TO the French language, music, and
art. On her return home, Miss Erwin was
welcomed into the social Giro es of her
own city. Their Vaccinations are not so
great, however but that she continues her
musical and artistic studies, and cherishes
the hope of again going abroad. Although
scarcely out of her teens she speaks Ger
man and French as tluently as English,
paints we'll and is an accomplished must
clan. Her beauty is of the pure, blonde
type and her figure slight but perfect In
| contour.
Miss Lucia CruFt BroISaw.
An example of statuesque beauty is
| found in Miss Lucia Cruft Brokaw Of
! Terre Haute, a d ascendant of two of the
old families VINO have been identified with
| the city from its earliest history. The
name of her uncle, Gen. Charles Craft, is
! known and honored throughout ART cir
cles Miss Brokaw has been reared amidst
the most refined surroundings. in lovely
/ home embowered in grand Old forest trees.
| and peTvaded by quiet air OF seciusion.
| In the kirmess, which was given with
| great magniiicence and participated In by
the leading society ladies of the CITY, she
was typical Greek goddess. In figure
she is tai, straight, and finely proper
toned her features are regular in out
line. ana her abundant golden hair is
wound about classic head. She is dis
tinguished BY q graceful dignity, and
there is in her disposition that tinge Of
reserve and melancholy which indicates
the poetic temperament. Miss BrOkaw is
much beloved among those who have
known her from childhood and watched
the development of a beautiful, womanly
nature; and she impresses new acuuaint-
ances as possessing strong individuality
| and unusual force OF character.
Mrs. Max +. Hoberg.
Mrs. Max F. HoberR of Terre Haute,
known before her marriage as the lovely
| Bertha koopman. is something more than
q beautiful woman and leader in social
| circles she is a singer OF rare ability and
great culture. Although her friends re-
joice that all her life. both before and
! since marriage, she has been blessed with
a luxurious home and every care and pro-
lection that loving thought can bestow,
vet they realize that these things have
lost TO the world a magnificent prima
| donna. Her voice possesses remarkable
tleXibility and absolute purity OF tone, and
her execution is wonderfully brilliant.
Not less TO be admired are her generosity
with this rich gift of nature, and the mod
esty OF disposition which has remained
unspoiled by the most flettering eulogies.
She also speaks several languages iuently,
and is literary in her inclinations. Mrs.
Hoberg is woman OF strong, fine char
acter tall and handsome as TO figure, OF
the blonde type, her hair OF a chestnut
shade with golden tints. sparkling blue
ewes, and bright smile displaying teeth
CT dazzling whiteness. She dresses quiet
ly, but with much elegance, and shows
especial taste in the appointments of her
home, to which she is thoroughly devoted.
Mrs. Gertrude Carey Jameson.
To the manner born is Mrs. Gertrude
Carey Jameson OF Indianapolis. He.
great grandfather was the distinguished
Samuel Hannah. prominent member Of
the legislature and treasurer OF the state
in those early days when election to such
offices meant public confidence and re.
spect Afterward he became still more
widely known as president of the Indiana
central railroad and was identified with the
building OF the various railroads OF the
state. Her grandfather was Judge John
S. Newman, an eminent jurst. HeI
mother was born, reared. and married in
| the ehule Olu nOGleBtehuy anu neI lAlullN
were important factors in the history Of
Indiana. Her father, DIR. II. q. Carey
was long a well-known physician of Gin
cinnati, but finally was compelled to give
up his practice and devote his attention tC
his railroad and other financial interests
He founded the Merchants national bank
one of the large banking institutions o
Indianapolis The family has always
been, and still continues to be, q socia
power. Miss Carey was an only daughter
petted and idolized, but at the same time
carefully trained and educated. She wa
sent TO the best eastern schools and devel
oped a fine musical talent which has haC
every advantage of cultivation. He
voice, a pure soprano, mas delighted mani
a cultured audience in pa-lor and draw
ing room. A beauty and belle, she haC
many suitors before she became the wifi,
of DIR. Henry Jameson. who stands at tn
head of his profession. Stimulated ant
encouraged by an intellectual husband
marriage has served TO develop her pow
ers and capabilities. She was one of thi
organizers of the matinee musicale, is al
influential member OF the Won
ans club, leading spirit il
the Art association and most activ
and-usetul in many branches OF churcl
+ and missionary work.
a cold black and-white portrait canno
give an adequate idea OF the warm, glow
ing lovelinees Of Miss Lillian Mercer Tay
Tor one OF Lafavettes fairest maidens