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BY ORDER OF A MEDICAL MAN AND TO DISCOUNTENANCE THE CAUSE AND PRACTICE OF INTEMPERANCE. Around, on a raised border, appears, CORK TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY VERY REV^D T. MATHEW PRESIDENT. The angles of the Cross are rayed, and on the upper ones is graven, FOUNDED - 10 APRIL 1838. Size, 1·75. The specimen in my cabinet is a bronze proof. Father Mathew, born 1790; died 1856. He commenced about 1830 that remarkable crusade against intemperance, with which his memory will always be associated and revered. Unworldly and unselfish to excess, he incurred considerable debt in promoting his favourite pursuit. By incessant toil, not free from mental anxieties, he undermined his health, and an attack of paralysis was induced, resulting in cerebral disease. I have the MS. volume, compiled by his private secretary - a work of immense labour - which records his philanthropic career, and the never-ceasing efforts he made to spread the cause of temperance. Vast quantities of temperance medals were made in Birmingham, and by Irish medallists, with various inscriptions, and varieties of teetotal pledges.

ST. ANDREW'S ABSTINENCE SOCIETY.- Medal thus inscribed, around a copy of the figure of St. Andrew on his cross, which formerly stood at the Round Church, Trinity-street; beneath is MARCH 1840, and, in small letters, W. WOODHOUSE DUBLIN. Reverse.- A descending dove, surrounded by a glory, and on raised embossed border, BE YE PERFECT AS YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER IS PERFECT, V^TH MAT. Size, 1·75. The example I possess is in white metal. The dies are broken. This early temperance medal was repeatedly issued.

ERASMUS SMITH'S SCHOOLS.- A boldly-cut helmetted head of Minerva, with owl on the helmet, and beneath the head, WOODHOUSE F. Motto, INGENIO VIRTUTE LABORE. Reverse.- Coat-of-arms resting on an anchor, and surrounded by palm branches, MUNIFICENTIA ERASMI SMITH. The name of the special school was engraved underneath the head of Minerva, and the pupil's name, &c., around edge of medal. Size, 1·8. Issued in silver.
Erasmus Smith founded, in 1669, schools for promoting the education of Protestant children in Ireland. He was a London alderman, and is stated to have lived till after 1683, when he was seventy-three years of age. Under Cromwell he obtained grants of upwards of 11,000 acres of land, with which he endowed his project; and this property has enabled not alone his schools to be maintained, but certain valuable Exhibitions were instituted in Trinity College, which are still given to deserving pupils.

TRINITY COLLEGE PRIZE MEDAL.- A fine bust of Elizabeth, three- quarter face, to left, with ruff and robes elaborately worked in low relief. COLL. SS ET INDIVID TRIN REG. ELIZABETHÆ. JUXTA DUBL. 1591. In front of the robe to left, W W. Reverse.- The College arms on a field semeè, with shamrocks; at the sides, a Tudor rose and portcullis. Five collars or rings were made, inscribed each with different subjects of examination, in the year 1851. These rings breaking, Mr. Woodhouse prepared separate dies for the reverses. About 1871, the original dies failing, Mr. J. Woodhouse engraved a new series. Size, 2·1.
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premium medal, on which the reverse is engraved outside the College arms, LITERIS HUMANIORIBUS FELICITER EXCULTIS. Mr. Woodhouse received £200 from the University for his set of dies.

TRINITY COLLEGE PRIZE MEDAL (smaller size).- Executed precisely similar to the preceding, but the initials W W are on the arm. Size, 1·6.
I possess an early bronze proof ; the dies wearing, Mr. John Woodhouse re-engraved the portrait of Elizabeth, of larger size and with still more elaborate costume. This medal is recognized by W W on left of bust, and J W on the right side.

COLLEGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.- For this medal Mossop's design was retained, adopting a new reverse. The centre consists of the College arms on a star of eight rays ; outside is a garter with PROPTER ARTEM PROSAICAM FELICITER EXCULTAM; included in olive wreaths, and externally, HISTORICA SOCIETAS COLLEGII DUBLINIENSIS.
Size, 2·1. The medal in my cabinet is silver ; it was made about the year 1847. See account of the College Historical medals described under the works of Mossop.

THE QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY.- Head, with coronet to left ; W on neck, THE QUEENS UNIVERSITY IN IRELAND 1850 | PRIZE MEDAL. Reverse.- The arms of the University on a shield decorated with shamrocks.
Size, 1·6. Struck in gold and silver for prizes. I have a white metal proof. The original die becoming corroded with rust, Mr. Woodhouse engraved a second head, on which the inscription under the neck reads, WOODHOUSE, and the lettering is in ordinary Roman type, instead of square black-faced letter, which is that employed in the first-described medal.

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.- A blank centre for inscription surrounded by a wreath of shamrocks, and outside, CATHOLICA UNIVERSITAS HIBERNIÆ 1854. Reverse.- A sculptured old Irish cross, copied from that of Monasterboice ; surrounding the upper part, SEDES SAPIENTIÆ ; and in exergue in small letters, W WOODHOUSE F.
Size 1·9. Struck in gold, and lately only issued to their Medical School. Mr. J. Woodhouse engraved the cross on this medal.

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY HISTORICAL AND ÆSTHETICAL SOCIETY.- Engraved outside wreaths of shamrocks, like last-described medal. Reverse.- The Monasterboice Cross. Size, 1·9. One medal was struck in silver for a prize each year.

CARLOW COLLEGE.- An elevated view of the front of this building; above inscribed, RELIGIONI AVITÆ ; and in exergue, COLL. S. PATRICII | AP CARLOVIAM | MDCCXCIII. In minute letters, WOODHOUSE FECIT | DUBLIN. Reverse.- Wreaths of olive and shamrocks; and inside, PRÆSTANTI MORIBUS ET ALTIBUS.
The view of the building was made, I understand, by a workman in Mr. Woodhouse's employment, and struck with punches. The die was lost, and re-engraved subsequently by Mr. J. C. Parkes. Size, 2·1. I have a bronze proof.

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CARLOW COLLEGE (smaller medal).- Copy of the preceding one without artist's name. Size, 1·6. I have a white metal proof in my collection.

VISIT OF THE QUEEN TO IRELAND, 1849.- Head of Victoria with coronet, to right; VICTORIA REGINA; underneath, WOODHOUSE F. Reverse.- A replica of Mossop's second medal commemorating the visit of George IV. to Ireland, with decorated altar and Irish chain armour. Motto, TO COMMEMORATE HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO IRELAND. In exergue, AUGUST 1849. The artist's name is placed on the base of the altar. Size, 1·75.
Very few specimens were struck in silver, of which I have one; a large number were made in white metal. The head of the Queen is a good piece of die-sinking.

WILLIAMITE MEDAL.- Bust of William III. in armour, draped to right; THE GLORIOUS AND IMMORTAL MEMORY; below the bust, W WOODHOUSE F - DUBLIN. Reverse.- A square altar marked 1690, having above a crown with sword and sceptre. Motto, KING AND CONSTITUTION. In exergue, a group of rose, shamrock, and thistle. Size, 1·7. Struck in white metal.

WILLIAMITE MEDAL.- bust as in last. Reverse.- PROTESTANT MEETINGS, FISHAMBLE S^T THEATRE ; and within a wreath of orange lilies, ADMIT - 1688. Size, 1·7. Also made in white metal.

SUPPRESSION OF WHITEBOYISM.- An armed warrior, with foot resting on the head of a dragon, winged, having a demon's face, and holding torch and dagger; the warrior's sword is pointed to the ground; he is crowned with wreaths by a flying victory ; behind, to left, is a round tower emblematic of Ireland; motto, VALOUR, HAVING SUBDUED THE DEMON OF DISCORD, IS CROWNED BY VIRTUE ; underneath, W WOODHOUSE FCT. Reverse.- Blank for inscription.
Size, 1·6. I have bronze and white metal proofs. This medal was made for distribution, by the Earl of Mulgrave, to the gentry and constabulary who were engaged in the suppression of Whiteboy outrages in the year 1837. It is a scarce medal, as I believe few were distributed.

CORK FINE ART EXHIBITION.- Interior perspective view of the main hall, within a broad wreath of shamrocks; beneath is, FINE ARTS HALL OPENED JUNE 10 | 1852 | SIR T DEANE & J BENSON ARCHT^S. Reverse.- Hope raising a seated figure of Hibernia. Motto, THE DARKEST HOUR IS THAT BEFORE THE DAWN. In exergue, W WOODHOUSE FECIT | DUBLIN.
Size, 1·75. The specimen in my cabinet is a bronze proof. The original design for the figures of Hope and Hibernia, drawn by Maclise, is in my possession.

CORK ART EXHIBITION (2nd Medal).- This represents the exterior of the building; inscribed, NATIONAL EXHIBITION, CORK; and underneath, OPENED 10th JUNE | 1852 | W W F. Reverse.- Similar to the last described medal. Size, 1·75. In white metal.

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, DUBLIN, 1853.- Heads of the Queen and Prince Albert superimposed, to left; QUEEN VICTORIA AND PRINCE ALBERT ;

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underneath, in minute letters, W WOODHOUSE F. Reverse.- Inscribed TO | COMMEMORATE | HER MAJESTY'S VISIT | TO THE GREAT | INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION | IN CONNECTION | WITH THE | ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY | THE 30^TH OF AVG^T | 1853 |, in ten lines. Size, 1·8. Struck in bronze.
The portrait of the Queen was prepared from the "Hubb" of the Queen's University medal ; that of the Prince Consort was engraved. Mr. Dargan placed £20,000 at the disposal of the Royal Dublin Society to erect the necessary buildings for holding their Exhibition, and it being ascertained that sum was insufficient to secure suitable accommodation, he supplemented it by an equal amount. Mr. Woodhouse exhibited a large press for striking this, and the "Dargan" medals already described, within the Exhibition building.

ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY PRIZE MEDALS.- Hibernia or Minerva armed and seated to left, holding spear, and copia filled with fruits, her foot resting on a bundle of fasces; at her side a shield, with Irish harp sustained by books, beneath which is the artist's name, W WOODHOUSE. Inscription, NOSTRI PLENA LABORIS; and in exergue, ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY - INST^D 1731. There are four reverse dies with different subjects -
No.1. Mare and foal, having underneath, W WOODHOUSE FECIT.
No.2. Group of five horned cattle of different breeds, WOODHOUSE F.
No.3. Bull and man, also marked, WOODHOUSE F.
No.4. Farmyard, with implements of husbandry and cattle. Inscribed, W WOODHOUSE F.
Size, 2·1. Struck in gold, silver, and bronze for agricultural premiums, and with reverse having a wreath, and blank centre for an engraved inscription, to be issued to successful competitors in the School of Art attached to this Society. The die with the mare and foal was first prepared in competition for a special prize, offered by the Royal Dublin Society, in which Mr. Woodhouse was successful.

SMALLER MEDAL OF THE DUBLIN SOCIETY.- A circular medal, with the emblematic female figure seated to right, having a border of shamrocks on her robe. The books are not represented, and the die is altogether different in various minor respects. In exergue, ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY INSTITUTED 1731 ; and beneath the harp, WOODHOUSE. Reverse.- An olive wreath, with the letters W W. Size, 1·75. I have a white metal proof of this medal.

LORD CLANCARTY'S MEDAL FOR HIS TENANTS.- The Clancarty arms, with supporters and motto; on a ribbon, VIRTUTI FORTUNA COMES. Above inscribed, CLANCARTY, and underneath, FROM THE | LANDLORD | TO | HIS IMPROVING TENANT, and W WOODHOUSE EX. Reverse.- blank, with wreaths of palm, oak, and olive.
Size, 1·8. I have a white metal impression. The inscription sufficiently explains the object which led to the striking of this medal.

LORD DOWNSHIRE'S MEDAL.- Arms surrounded by collar of St. Patrick's knighthood, with supporters, &c.; on a ribbon, PER DEUM ET FERRO OBTINUI,

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and underneath, FROM THE | LANDLORD | TO | HIS IMPROVING TENANT | . At the sides a minute inscription, W WOODHOUSE - FCT DUBLIN. Reverse.- Farmhouse. plough, cow, &c.; in the background, a view of the church which Lady Downshire built on the estate; in exergue, W WOODHOUSE FECIT.
Size, 1·8. Of this also the impression in my cabinet is struck in soft metal.

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND.- An ornamented Irish harp, with a small crown above, and underneath, WOODHOUSE. This is surrounded by a raised border, inscribed, ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND INSTITUTED A D 1841. Reverse.- blank, with olive wreath.
Size, 2·1. Used as a Premium Medal for the Exhibitions held by this Society to promote agriculture. The example I have is a white metal proof.

SMALLER MEDAL OF SAME SOCIETY.- Is similar to that already described, but has a different wreath, consisting of fruits and heads of corn.
Size, 1·8. Also a proof in white metal.

ALBERT NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTION.- Bust of Prince Albert, inscription as given, outside a narrow wreath of shamrocks, and below, IRELAND marked also WOODHOUSE. Reverse.- A wreath of olive, and within, TO | ---- | FOR GENERAL GOOD CONDUCT | INDUSTRY ON THE FARM | AND PROFICIENCY IN HIS STUDIES | ; then a plough, and under this, to left, W WOODHOUSE.
Size, 2·2. Only twelve silver medals were struck, and of these two were presented as premiums several years ago. The reverse die was engraved by Mr. J. Woodhouse, when he was an apprentice to his father. I possess a bronze proof impression.

FARMING SOCIETY OF IRELAND.- A farm, represented with cow, sheep, pig, &c.; W WOODHOUSE to left of exergue. Reverse.- A wreath of corn, and around, STUDIUM QUIBUS ARVA TUERI, with blank centre.
Size, 1·7. In bronze in the Museum of Royal Irish Academy.

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND, 1830.- A medal, inscribed with this motto, outside a wreath of laurel and palm. Reverse.- Two copias filled with flowers and fruit ; shamrocks between them. Above, on a ribbon, UTILE DULCI.
Size, 1·7. In bronze in the Royal Irish Academy.

FARMING MEDAL.- A plough, under shade of tree, with distant landscape; underneath, SPEED THE PLOUGH, and, in minute letters, WOODHOUSE FECIT | DUBLIN.
Size, 1·6. This is an early-issued agricultural medal, of which I have a white metal impression of the worn-out die. I do not know its history.

SCHOOL MEDAL.- Pyramid of books, globe, lyre, &c., and at top an owl ; caduceus to left, at side. In exergue, W. WOODHOUSE. Reverse.- blank, with olive wreath; W W underneath.
Size, 1·75 In white metal, in my cabinet.

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ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY.- Busts of Linnæus and Cuvier, superimposed to left ; marked in the field in minute letters, LINNÆVS - CUVIER, and underneath, W WOODHOUSE. Inscription, R ZOOLOG SOC OF IRELAND MDCCCXXXI. Reverse.- A giraffe, and in three lines around, ADMIT BEARER TO THE GARDENS PHŒ^X PARK ON Sunday AFTER 2 O'CLOCK | GIRAFFE BORN IN LONDON 27 MAY 1841 | PRESENTED BY ZOO. SOC. OF LONDON 5 JUNE 1844. In exergue, W W F.
This Society will be remembered by Natural History students for the remarkable success which has attended its efforts in breeding lions. For a detailed account of this novel Irish industry, I refer to a Paper published by Valentine Ball, Esq., Director of the Irish National Museum, published in the Transactions Of the Royal Irish Academy.
Size, 1·25. I have specimens in both bronze and white metal.

FRIENDLY BROTHERS' MEDAL.- A Copy, in all respects, of the "Mossop Medal." The dies are still in fair order.

CONFIRMATION MEDAL.- A dove represented descending on a mitre and chalice ; open books single and triple cross, &c. In exergue, YOU WERE SEALED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT OF PROMISE. EPHES i.13. Reverse.- MEMORIAL OF CONFIRMATION, with I. H. S. and other inscriptions.
Size, 1·25. The dies are lost. I have a white metal medal.

I have not attempted to describe or catalogue the numerous seals which Mr. Woodhouse prepared for different public and trading bodies, ecclesiastics, &c. He also struck several of the copper farthing tokens, which for a time circulated in Dublin and various provincial towns throughout Ireland.

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[Reprinted from the "JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL HISTORICAL AND ARCHÆOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND" for July and October, 1887.]

THE MEDALLISTS OF IRELAND AND THEIR WORK.

By WILLIAM FRAZER, F.R.C.S.I.,

Member of Council and Librarian, Royal Irish Academy.

[Continued from Vol,. VII., page 619.]

NO. III. - THE WOODHOUSES.

JOHN WOODHOUSE, son of William Woodhouse (whose works as a medallist I have already described), was born in Dublin in 1835, and educated in that city. He entered the Art Schools of the Royal Dublin Society in 1851, under Mr. Neilan. Next year he was occupied at Cork in striking his father's medals at the Art Exhibition held there, and obtained a first prize for his drawing of the Dying Gladiator from the Royal Dublin Society, and a Certificate of Proficiency in the junior class for Artistic Anatomy. In 1853 he was employed in cutting his first steel die - the harp for the reverse of the "Dargan" medal made by his father; he also prepared a miniature medallet, representing thc head of Dargan, copied from the larger-sized medal. He was awarded the silver medal of the Royal Dublin Society for Artistic Anatomy, and the Local Medal and National Medallion for his execution of four heads modelled in low relief; these, with an impression of the medal of Sir Benjamin Brodie, are preserved in a frame in the possession of the Irish School of Art. I understand there were only four of these National Medallions ever issued for Irish competition.
In 1854 he again succeeded in obtaining the Local Medal for a model of the head of the Queen, intended to be used for a medal by the Queen's University ; this was copied after the portrait engraved on the Coronation Medal made by Wyon. The die for this medal was engraved by his father. When undergoing the process of hardening, a crack appeared across the face of the portrait, which did not interfere with its being used to strike medals until some time had elapsed, when Mr. Woodhouse re-engraved it. The impressions from the first die are recognised by having the letter "W" on the Queen's neck. Medals made from the second die are marked WOODHOUSE F underneath the bust, and the lettering of the inscription is in different characters. About 1876 a third die was required, which John Woodhouse made. In this medal the Queen's head is represented of larger size, and it has underneath the words J WOODHOUSE.
In 1862 the Prize Medal of the Royal Hibernian Academy was presented to Mr. J. Woodhouse for his skill in modelling, and in the course of the next year he was elected to the rank of an Associate Academician. His talents as a medallist can be judged by studying his works, and the number of medals he executed will testify to the diligence with which he pursued his profession. Unfortunately, in the midst of his career, he was attacked by a dangerous and severe illness, which has incapacitated him from pursuing his usual avocation; after some months of suffering, he has

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so far improved in health, that his friends hope they may again see him engaged in the active prosecution of his attractive art. It is with much regret that I state, from my own knowledge, how little his talents have profited him. Like many of Ireland's brilliant sons, we are proud of his abilities, but fail to reward them with more than empty praise and words, not acts of sympathy.

DARGAN MEDALLET.- Head to right; behind it DARGAN. Reverse.- Blank.- A white metal proof in my possession, made for practice in die-sinking when sixteen years of age. Size, ·9.

MEDALLET OF CUPID IN CHAINS.- leaning on a hoe, to right. Engraved after a gem of Pichler's. White metal; unique impression, in my collection. Size ·9.

MEDALLET OF HORSE.- In white metal; an early study, and rare; in my possession. Size, ·9.

SIR BENJAMIN BRODIE.- A finely-modelled head (copied from the English medal of this distinguished surgeon), looking to left, behind BRODIE. On the neck J W. Reverse.- An olive wreath. Size, 2·0. This medal was made as an art study. I have an impression in bronze.

DANIEL O'CONNELL.- Bust with neck of coat, and portion of well-known cloak to left. DANIEL O'CONNELL BORN AUG^T 6^TH 1775 DIED MAY 15^TH 1847. Beneath is the "Patent Registration mark" between two shamrocks ; and on the arm of the bust W WOOOHOUSE. Reverse.- Foley's model for the Monument now erected in Sackville-street; on base H. FOLE'Y R A; and beneath, in small letters, J WOODHOUSE. The inscription is, TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF O'CONNELL'S BIRTH AUGUST 6^TH 1875. Size, 2·1
This was the last medal made by William Woodhouse before going to the country; and its reverse the first die published with his son's name; struck in white metal. About six dozen impressions were struck.

DANIEL O'CONNELL (Erection of the Monument).- A replica of the last described medal, but the monument has the date 1881; and the inscription on two raised ribbons is TO COMMEMORATE THE ERECTION OF --- THE O'CONNELL MONUMENT IN DUBLIN. Size, 2·1. Struck in white metal. I have an impression.

DANIEL O'CONNELL (Centenary of Birth).- Bust to right; on neck W W. Inscribed DANIEL O'CONNELL M P, BORN AUG 6^TH 1775 DIED MAY 1847. Reverse.- Round tower, harp, and wolf-dog, with sun rising over the sea. Above, CATHOLIC | EMANCIPATION | REPEAL. In exergue, CENTENARY | 1875. | In small letters under tower, J. W. Size, 1·4.
Portrait copied from Mr. W. Woodhouse's model. Of this medal, 11,000 sold within a few weeks. I have a white metal proof.

DANIEL O'CONNELL (Erection of Monument).- Copy of last head, marked WOODHOUSE on neck, and underneath, DUBLIN. Reverse.- Irish cross with harp, dog, and distant round tower; around top of cross, CATHOLIC EMANCIPATION. Inscription, COMMEMORATE THE ERECTION OF THE

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O'CONNELL | MONUMENT 1881, in exergue. Size, 1·4; in white metal. Occurs also with date altered to 1882. Similar to the last described medal, it was largely sold.

ARTHUR JACOB, M.D., F.R.C.S.- Bust to left, draped; marked beneath W WOODHOUSE, F. and behind the figure, JACOB. Reverse.- A laurel wreath, outside which is inscribed ARTHUR JACOB M.D. F R C S PROF OF ANAT & PHYS ROY COL OF SURG IN IRELAND; and within, IN | COMMEMORATION | OF | EMINENT SERVICES | RENDERED TO | SCIENCE | AND | THE MEDICAL PROFESSION | IN | IRELAND | 1860. Size, 2·6.
Dr. Jacob's long association with the Royal College of Surgeons and his valuable services to the College, and the profession of Surgery in Ireland, rendered his friends desirous of presenting him with a service of plate, which he declined to accept, and in its stead this medal was prepared and struck for subscribers to the "Jacob Fund." About 120 were distributed, one impression being in silver, which was given to his brother, Dr. Jacob of Maryborough. It is needless to recall Dr. Jacob's high surgical and scientific attainments; his name will always be associated with the discovery of the "Membrana Jacobi" in the structure of the eye - and remembered as editor of the Medical Press. He died in 1874, aged 84 years, having retired to England some years previously. Though bearing the initials of his father, this medal was the work of Mr. J. Woodhouse. I have a good impression of this medal in bronze.

TRINITY COLLEGE.- A replica of Mr. W. Woodhouse's medal. Portrait well executed, and of larger size; distinguished by J W on the sleeve. Size, 1·6.
Only one bronze, and a few white metal, proofs were struck before the die broke ; of these I have a white metal proof impression. It is recognised by several minute differences in the ornamentation of the dress from the die subsequently engraved. Reverse.- A wreath.

TRINITY COLLEGE.- This medal bears, like the last, the bust of Elizabeth, and inscription COLL. SS. ET INDIVID TRIN REG ELIZABETHÆ IUXTA DVBL. 1591. Reverse.- The College arms on a field, diapered, and semée with shamrocks; at side the Tudor rose and portcullis. Struck in gold, it is given for various moderatorships, and has different inscriptions. That before me bears ETHICS ET LOGICIS FELICITER EXCULTIS, and the name of the recipient engraved, JONANNES F FRAZER 1873, having been obtained by my son, the late Rev. John Findlay Frazer, Sch., T.C.D.

TRINITY COLLEGE LATIN MEDAL.- Roma draped and armed, holding Victory on outstretched hand, seated on a cuirass, with shield; underneath these J WOODHOUSE. In exergue, ROMA. Reverse.- College arms, &c., as last medal; inscription, PROPTER LITERAS LATINAS FELICITER EXCULTAS. Size, 1·4.
The die is copied from a fine first-brass coin of Nero. It was intended as a companion prize to Wyon's Greek Berkeley Medal made in 1874, and constitutes the Vice-Chancellor's Prize Latin Medal, one or two being awarded, struck in gold, in each session. A few proofs of this medal were struck in bronze ; of these no less than three have found their way to my cabinet.

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THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN.- A shield bearing the College Arms, with Tudor rose and portcullis at the sides; above inscribed, FOUNDED | 1837. All inclosed within a thick laurel wreath, outside which is, THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN. Reverse.- blank, with wreath of olive and oak leaves. Size, 2·1.
I have early proofs of this medal, struck in white metal and in bronze.

PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN.- A shield with the arms of the University on a diapered ground semée, with shamrocks; at side the Tudor rose and portcullis. Around all, PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN, FOUNDED 1854. Reverse.- blank centre, for inscription, with olive wreaths; underneath, in small letters, J W. Size, 1·9.
I have an impression in silver, with ring for suspension.

TYRRELL MEDAL.- Bust to left, marked J W on neck. Inscribed, WILLIAM GERALD TYRRELL BORN NOV 28^TH 1851 DIED AVG 28^TH 1876. Reverse.- A shield with the University arms, Tudor rose, and portcullis, and within, an olive wreath, outside which, DULCES ANTE OMNIA MUSAE. Size, 1·6.
The premature death of this promising young man was much regretted by his companions in College. There was an intention of commemorating his death by instituting a College medal, which was not carried out. I believe only two impressions of this medal were struck, of which I have one in bronze. The portrait is well executed.

THE QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY IN IRELAND.- Thus inscribed above a diademed head of the Queen, to left; on the neck, in small letters, J WOODHOUSE, and underneath, FOUNDED 1850. Reverse.- The arms of the Queen's University, with shamrocks at side, on a shield, with space round edge for inscription. Size, 1·6.
This prize medal was struck in gold and silver; it is distinguished from the medals made by W. Woodhouse, by the portrait of the Queen being of larger size, and by the inscription on the neck. Seen in an early impression, it is a fine piece of work. I have a white metal proof.

PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY OF THE CORK COLLEGE.- Head of the Queen, inscribed, VICTORIA REGINA. Reverse.- An engraved inscription. Size, 2·0.
Presented as a prize by the Vice-President of the College in the year 1877-8.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, IRELAND.- The arms of the College, with supporters. Motto, on a ribbon underneath, CONCILIO MANUQUE, and, in small letters, J. W. Reverse.- A blank centre for engraving, around this, ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN IRELAND. Size, 1·6.
Issued in gold and silver for prizes by Sir Charles Cameron, Professor of Chemistry, and late President of the College. I have a white metal proof, and also an impression in an unfinished condition. The supporters are modelled "nude," in Mr. Woodhouse's usual manner for securing accurate proportion when delineating the human figure, the drapery being a subsequent addition.

SIR PATRICK DUN'S HOSPITAL MEDAL.- The arms of Sir Patrick Dun, with his motto, CELER ATQUE FIDELIS, on a ribbon, and underneath, in