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in behalf of the public good. Wherever he went he left the 

 undeniable impression of his strength of character and good- 

 ness of heart. His bright example kindled into action many 

 a sluggish mind, and his sound advice fell broadcast like 

 seed upon good ground, springing up and bearing fruit a 

 hundredfold. 



Wherever Robert Boyle came in contact with his fellow- 

 men he won their respect and love by his simplicity of 

 manner, frank cordiality, and intellectual attainments. His 

 sonorous voice, power of expression, and self-command con- 

 tributed to his success as a lecturer ; while his indefatigable 

 industry, his thoroughness in all he undertook, and his 

 natural genius, gained for him a prominent place among 

 inventors of the Victorian age. 



The simple and expressive lines written by the Princess 

 of Wales on the death of Admiral Sir Carr Grlyn might with 

 all truth be applied to him : 



" Life's work well done, 

 Life's race well run, 

 Now comes rest. " 



Industry, in its biographical sketches, describing the life 

 and work of Robert Boyle, says : " The founder of the 

 eminent firm of sanitary engineers Messrs. Robert Boyle 

 & Son has a double claim to be included in the gallery of 

 portraits grouped under the above heading ; for not only did 



