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| THE GUINNESS STATUE, ST. PATRICK'S, DUBLIN. -The picture shows the characteristic statue of the late Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness, brewer and philanthropist, executed by the sculptor Foley, and placed outside St. Patrick's Cathedral, near the west porch of the ancient edifice. On the pedestal appears the following inscription: "Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness, Baronet, L.L.D., Member of Parliament for the City of Dublin, Erected by his Fellow countrymen in Grateful Remembrance, A.D. 1875. St. Patrick's Cathedral by him Restored, A.D. 1865." Sir Benjamin was in truth, an admirable character, and did a great deal toward preserving many of the finest monastic remains throughout Ireland. "The world was, indeed, his country," and "to do good his religion." Technically, he was an Episcopalian, but his great, liberal soul knew not the boundary of creed where justice and humanity were concerned. Unlike too many rich men, Sir Benjamin believed in performing good works with his money while he was in the land of the living. He was born Nov. 1, 1798, was elected Member of Parliament for the city of Dublin in 1865, and was created a Baronet in 1867. His acceptance of a title was the only vain act in his honorable career. He died May 19, 1868, and was buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery, Dublin. His two sons are members of the Irish peerage. |
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