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| INTERIOR, TRINITY CHURCH, LIMERICK. -In the accompanying sketch is pictured the rather plain interior of one of the leading Protestant churches of the ancient city of Limerick. It is, nevertheless, the spiritual home of a very large and wealthy congregation. There is little attempt to elaborate decoration, but the windows of richly stained glass are very artistic. Mortuary entablatures, commemorative of the virtues of many deceased members, adorn the walls. The style of architecture is simple but impressive; and the general effect is rather cold and sombre-hued. Unlike its better known sister edifice, St. Mary's cathedral, it has little that is stirring in its history, because it was erected long after the days when Sarsfield strove bravely for the mastery against the armies of King William and De Ginkel. Many of the Protestants of Limerick have, like their patriotic Catholic fellow-citizens, been notable for a commendable public spirit. The Perys, the Taits, the Russells, the Rices, and others, have done much for the city's architectural, commercial and manufacturing interest. The Taits have been great manufacturers of military clothing and at one time, supplied a large portion of the British army with service overcoats, of the "Ulster" pattern, and we believe their style as to cut and comfort, was followed by our own military tailors during the Civil War. |
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