Background
He was born in Limerick on March 29, 1862.
He was born in Limerick on March 29, 1862.
Guard was brought to the United States as a child, later being educated there. He worked as a journalist for numerous important newspapers for some time, and was engaged by the Manhattan Opera Company as a press representative upon its organization in 1906. Upon the company"s dissolution, he took a similar position with the Metropolitan Opera, remaining with the company until his death.
Guard died in New York City on March 3, 1932.