The times., 1897-08-29

in certain moods does she take her palette,
and when certain people appealto hei.
Her fine voice and agreeable manner
make her an ideal hostess. Always per
fectly dressed, she is a prominent figure
in the fashionable assemblies of gay Bar
Harbor.
Turning down d side street at the right
of Monnt Desert street, where the cottages
and nntcls are so near that il seems like
crowded village, a small, one-stoTy build
ing attracts the passer-by.
One Icok in at the open door reveals
the attraction is within. Many find 1t
So, as Mrs. ]. Madison Taylor works
steadily, earnestly and regularly each
morning of the lovely summer season
AS her many friends stop in, and all mani
fest such deep interest in her work that,
it is easily seen, the tiny bit OF ivory 10
studied with more than an artists scrutiny,
that the beauty and expression of some dear
friend is being produced by the skillful
brush
Mrs. TayIor's work must be seen TO
fully appreciate her success as miniature
portarit painter on ivory.
Emily Drayton Taylor is a descendant
OF a prominent Southern family from
Charleston.
Born in Philadelphia she always showed
decided artists tendency. She studied
fine arts in Philadelphia, and continued her
studies under the celebrated NJ. Ferere in
Paris foE three years.
The only daughter of prominent So
ciety leader, she has always been sur
rounded 10y many diversions from seri-
ous work, but MIS-. Taylor's fine, strong
cha racter. with a charming, attractive
personality, has continued an earnest ar
lists career.
4 most devoted mother, q gracious,
amlable hostess. she has a large circle
of adIniriGg friends. AT the recent ex-
hibition IN New York of Far Women
Mrs. Taylor's several portraits were ex-
hibited. Among them We're the portraits
OF Mrs. RhineIander Jones. Miss Susie
sturgcs, Mrs Eugene Hale, Mrs. Randolph.
now the wife of Mr. William c. Whitney,
and of Emmons Blaine, the grandson OF
our great statesman.
A walk along the shore path, by the
rustic edge and on the rocks. is to many
the most attractive portion Of Bar Har-
bor Tie welI-kept lawns of each cot
ldeE rest tue eye IIOIu IOOhlus tu lH-
sparkling water in the bright sunlight.
and these quiet, modest cottages, paint
ed in dark wood colors, blend with ma
tGre's coloring OF shady trees. These cot
tages are the homes of the most wealthy
and prominent OF the summer residents.
They are so closely placed that the
space Of ground at the rear is not seen
from the shore path, but far back, among
the trees is a Small building called the
studio" The architect in his plans ar
ranged for all light TO come from above
81 this unique structure has no windows.
A Small doorway at one side does not
invite intrusion, and it is with great
hesitancy the occupant is disturbed. The
morning hours are devoted by Mrs j.
Montgomery Sears to concentrated pur-
pose and study at her easel. As you enter
and your welcome is cordial, but you do
not tarry, as there is sitter and au
unfinished portrait urges completion you
realize this studio is essentially an artist S
workroom. Built with every convenience
for light anG shadows TO be regulated
many easels and artists paiettes are
scattered in different parts of this large
room.
You feel the atmosphere of the severity
OF her art; the truth; the ear nestness of
fact. TO achieve one must work. Mrs.
Sears has done both. Her constant ap-
phcatioT, to hard, serious work, with the
many advantages of wealth TO study with
great masters; to travel extensively; to see
and be surrounded by all that is beautiful
and rare, gives To her painting great earn
estDeSs.
Many prizes have been awarded 10 her
for exhibition of her paintings in her own
city, ROsUon, and at the recent exhibition
OF the academy in New York The $500
prize was aw aTded her for portrait. IT,
this she generously added another amount
and sister artist was sent abroad to con
tinue her studies. Mrs. Sears ambition
is not achieved Like all true artists, she
has Ter Ideal, and only the few realize her
aims.
One OF a family whose intellect and
! brain force gives them a prominent posi-
ton in New England and in our country
Mrs. Sears gentle. refined, quiet manner
and firnineSs of character suggest that she
I is woman of reserve power. Tie fe w only
, know the ami3hility OF her character Ii
| Prof. Henry Drummond's great work, Nat
ural Laws in tile Spiritual World h,
sd Us: True greatness dweIls III the sim
plicity Of nature So does this talented
WOMAN, who delights TO welcome to he
beautiful city. home her fellow artists
in music and art, and encourage them tc
work, by the simplicity Of her character
help others TO help themselves
Painting is thought conveyed to can
vas.''