Evening star., 1912-07-07

away for fifteen years usually means to
meet city Of strangers. It is probable
that she will remain here all summer.
Mrs. Ashurst was born and reared
In that lovely part Of Ireland in what
is known as the Dublin district, Kill
kenny. She was educated in the Con-
vent OF the Presentation in that city
and possesses all the accomplishments
Of the gently born daughter OF Erin.
She came to this country first to visit
an aunt in Baltimore and married
there Mr.. Milton 6. Raines Of Virginia.
After his death. she entered the gov
ernment service in Washington.
my home city called popularity the
Marble city" said Mrs. Ashurst, has
rich treasures. historically and archi-
tecturally. considered. In dark ages
Tor Erin, 1t was the stronghold Of Der
mott OF the Foreigners. and was given
by him to Strongbow as part marriage
dover OF his daughter, the lovely Eva
AfterWard 1t passed through purchase
into the possession OF the Buffers.
Lords Of Ormonde. A parliament was
to take steps to prevent the ancient
Irish race Nom being absorbed into the
aliens. 1t was made penal offense
for an Englishman to wed an Irish
woman. and 1T was crime to wear
the ancient garb or to follow the old
Irish costum1s. Today 1t is beautiful
and quiet and attracts the attention
Of all visitors. The cathedral, the
round tower. the black abbey. a 18th
century foundation Of the Dominicans.
tudes this famous shrine. Black Alb
bess, has again come into the posses
sion OF the Dominicans and they have
restored its former glory.
From the market place the visit
ors may enter the castle, the noble
seat Of the Buffers and one of the
stateliest palaces in Ireland. The pic
ture gallery is the pride Of the family
and Is accessible to the publiA 1t has
a marvellous Murillo. st. John: CO.
reggtos Marriage OF Saint Catherine
and Giordano's Assumption Of the vir-
gin. Few spots in Ireland have more
attractive environments than Kilken-
n.y. From the picturesque little river
More the castle Is seen at It's best, and
then the silver stream wanders of
among foWery fields and along fringes
Of willows and jumpers. I am always
old home. but we are very busy in
Arizona, and In Washington have
found many agreeable ways to pass
the time"
sell Raines, now studying In Arizona.
He Will come here to pass the vacation
in case tho sessions Of Congress pre-
vent the senator and his wife from
taking more than flying trip west.
Mrs. Ashurst may be described as a
woman to whom philanthropy and
works Of mercy have become an oc-
cupation. She makes a profound study
OF all causes leading to illness and to
poverty. and she is particularly attract
ed to young men whom loneliness or
feeble health or association with evil
companions has given the alcoholic
habit Arizona has not more than its
Of these but they appeal
strongly to Mrs. Ashurst. and she is
known through the length Of the ter
ritory for her kindness and practical
aid. Like all of her race. she is deeply
religious and very broadminded. II
she finds ono in whom she is interested
Ia Of her own faith. or has been and
fallen away from 1t. she strives most
earnestly to reawaken his religious
feelings, If he belongs to another
faith she Ia just as anxious that he
should return to its active service and
she believes most firmly that Of all
the aids which oan be brought to res
cue young men from bad habits re-
ligion is the most powerful.