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minute letters, I W. Around the arms, PATR DUN EQ AUR NOSOCOMII SCHOLÆ MEDICINÆ IN HIBERN FUND^R. Reverse.- A blank centre for inscription, with, AWARDED TO - FOR THE SESSION. Outside this, HAUGHTON CLINICAL MEDAL INSTITUTED A D 1868. Size, 2·0.

This medal, founded by the Rev. Dr. Haughton, is struck in silver, and awarded to the best students examined on medical and surgical cases treated during the year, and reported by themselves. Those who are familiar with the subject of medical education in Ireland are aware how much the Medical School of the University of Dublin is indebted to Professor Haughton for its present distinguished position, and its success in promoting the study of medicine and surgery on a scientific basis. My example of this medal is a white metal proof.

SIR PATRICK DUN'S HOSPITAL MATERNITY.- The medal is inscribed with these words, around the figure of a woman, who holds an infant, and at whose side is a young child; in the exergue are, J WOODHOUSE, in minute letters, and FOUNDED 1867. Reverse.- A blank centre for inscription, with AWARDED TO. Surrounding this, HAUGHTON MATERNITY MEDAL INSTITUTED A D 1869. Size, 2·0.
This maternity, besides its usefulness as a local charity, has trained a number of efficient nurses, many of whom became employed in regiments at home and abroad. Usually two silver and a few bronze medals are issued each year and given after examination. My specimen is in bronze.

CITY OF DUBLIN HOSPITAL MEDAL.- A shield bearing above the arms of the City of Dublin, and underneath the Good Samaritan with a wounded man, resting on a field semée with shamrocks, J W in small letters underneath. Inscription, CITY OF DUBLIN HOSPITAL . FOUNDED 1832. Reverse.- Blank, with olive wreaths. Size, 2·0.
This medal is issued as a premium; struck in silver. My specimen is in bronze.

CARMICHAEL MEDICAL SCHOOL.- Bust of Mr. Carmichael, draped, to left. Underneath on the bust, J WOODHOUSE A R H A, in small letters. Inscription, RICHARD CARMICHAEL. Reverse.- A blank centre for engraving, around which, CARMICHAEL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FOUNDED 1828. Size, 1·6.
Richard Carmichael, born 1779, was accidentally drowned at Sutton in 1849. Having acquired a large fortune, he liberally endowed the Medical School in North Brunswick-street, of which he was one of the original founders, and also left bequests to be distributed by the Royal College of Surgeons, and to the Benevolent Medical Association of Ireland. In 1879, the school built by Mr. Carmichael's bequest in North Brunswick-street was closed, and a new school built in Aungier-street. The bust on this medal is copied from one in marble in the College of Surgeons, and from a former medal made in electrotype from an engraved seal. The medal is given to different classes in this school for prizes at examinations.

MATER MISERICORDIÆ HOSPITAL.- Inscribed with these words and DUBLIN around the centre, which bear the letters CLINICAL MEDAL. Reverse.- Blank, with olive wreaths. Size, 1·6.
Given as a prize medal by the late Dr. Hayden; struck in gold in 1881 I have a white metal proof.

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JERVIS-STREET HOSPITAL, FOUNDED 1718.- The medal bears this in inscription round a blank centre for engraving. Reverse.- A wounded man, leaning against a tree, is attended by a surgeon; behind, a horse is represented, and in the distance a person is seen hurrying away. It appears to be intended to represent the Good Samaritan. In exergue, MISERIS SUCCURRERE. The artist's initials, J W, are beneath the horse's fore-feet. Size, 1·6.
Made in 1885, as a prize medal. I have a white metal proof.

LEDWICH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY.- This inscription appears round the centre, which has, PRESENTED | BY | THE LECTURER | ON | CHEMISTRY. Reverse.- Oak leaves and Royal Crown, within which, PRIZE MEDAL. Size, 2·6.
Struck in silver as a premium for pupils attending the classes on Chemistry and Materia Medica.

LEDWICH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY.- A similar medal of smaller size. Reverse.- Two olive wreaths, with blank centre. Size, 1·6.
Struck, in 1882, for premiums, in gold and silver. I have a white metal proof impression.

LEDWICH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY, DUBLIN.- inscribed around a blank centre. Reverse.- A bearded bust of Æsculapius; in front, a serpent twined around a rod, and behind, ÆSCULAPIUS; J W in small letters on the neck of bust. Size, 1·6.
Made in 1885, to be given for medical and surgical prizes. I have an impression in white metal.

LAW STUDENTS DEBATING SOCIETY.- THE O'HAGAN PRIZE FOR ORATORY, inscribed within an olive wreath, and outside, LAW STUDENTS DEBATING SOCIETY OF IRELAND. Reverse.- Elevation view of the King's Inns, Henrietta-street. In exergue, SOCIETY FOUNDED 1830. Size, 1·6.
This medal, struck in gold and silver, was given by the late Lord Chancellor O'Hagan. It is awarded each year for oratory. I have proofs in bronze and white metal.

LAW STUDENTS DEBATING SOCIETY (Law Medal of Chief Baron Palles).- Bust of Cicero to left, marked J W on neck; above, MARCUS TULLIUS CICERO. Reverse.- Blank centre for inscription, with olive wreath, around which is, LAW STUDENTS DEBATING SOCIETY OF IRELAND. Size, 1·6.
This medal, struck in gold, was awarded for Legal Debates, one in each year for 1877, 1878, and 1879. The bust is well executed.

LAW STUDENTS DEBATING SOCIETY (Armstrong Medal for Oratory).- A hand grasping a thunderbolt, VOLAT IRREVOCABILE VERBUM. Reverse.- Blank centre and olive wreath, outside which, LAW STUDENTS DEBATING SOCIETY. Size, 1·5.
This medal was presented by the late Serjeant Armstrong. Only one medal, in gold, was issued in the year 1876. My example is a white metal proof.

LAW STUDENTS DEBATING SOCIETY (Plunket Medal for Oratory).- Within a wreath of shamrocks is inscribed, PLUNKET | PRIZE | FOR |

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ORATORY | PRESENTED | BY | DUNBAR PLUNKET BARTON. Reverse.- Blank centre, with olive wreath, outside which, LAW STUDENTS DEBATING SOCIETY OF IRELAND. Size, 1·6.
Struck in gold since 1880, and presented for excellence in legal debates. I have a white metal proof.

LAW STUDENTS DEBATING SOCIETY (Professor Jellett's Medal).- FLAVIUS JUSTINIANUS IMPERATOR.- Head and bust to right, with fillet diadem; underneath, J. W. Reverse.- An olive wreath. Size, 1·6.
Presented by Professor Jellett, Q.C., in 1878. I have a proof in white metal, being the second impression taken from the die.

LEGAL AND LITERARY DEBATING SOCIETY.- A shield with the arms of Dublin, and beneath an open book, inscribed LAW, and a roll marked LITERATURE; on each side olive branches; above, an Imperial Crown, an Irish motto on a ribbon beneath. The inscription, LEGAL AND LITERARY DEBATING SOCIETY DUBLIN. INSTITUTED 1871. Reverse.- Blank, with olive wreath. Size, 1·6.
Five or six medals were given as prizes, and then discontinued. I have white metal and bronze proof impressions.

SOCIETY OF ATTORNEYS AND SOLICITORS OF IRELAND.- Arms, a shield with Harp and Crown; above, a small figure of Justice; supporters, two Irish greyhounds ; the motto, on a ribbon beneath, VERITAS VINCIT, and under this J W. Reverse.- A blank centre, surrounded by olive wreath, outside which is THE SOCIETY OF THE ATTORNEYS AND SOLICITORS OF IRELAND, INST 1841. INCORP 1852. Size, 1·6.
The medal is presented to those students who pass a distinguished examination. I have a bronze proof impression.

ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY, CUNNINGHAM PRIZE MEDAL.- This is intended to be a replica of the work executed by the elder Mossop, which I have already described, the dies having become worn out by frequent use. It can be recognised by the small letters on the arm of Lord Charlemont, W. MOSSOP, F. J . W., by three small crowns placed within the star on his breast, and by the lettering of the inscription, which is somewhat larger sized than in the original medal. On the reverse, also in addition to W. MOSSOP, F, are the letters J W. The shape of the round tower is better defined, and a few other minor details may he detected Size 2·2.
The engraving of this medal was the last work Mr. J. Woodhouse completed before his illness. It bears favourable comparison with Mossop's medal, its execution affording ample proof of the artist's skill in reproducing a portrait of the highest class, both in workmanship and finish. Besides using an early proof of Mossop's medal, Mr. Woodhouse availed himself of the original medal, in wax, of Lord Charlemont's portrait that Mossop prepared before engraving it, and which is in my possession. I have the only impression struck in soft metal from the dies previous to being hardened, and also a silver proof made specially for me from the finished dies after annealing.

ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY MEDALS.- There are at least three medals made by Mr. J. Woodhouse for this Society which require mention.

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No.1. A medal, the obverse of which is filled by the arms of the Society, with supporters and motto, underneath, in small letters, being J WOODHOUSE | A.R.H.A. There is no flange at the exterior, merely a circle of dots. Reverse has a similar border with the inscription, ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY, having olive wreaths inside, and a blank centre for engraving. Size, 2·2.
No.2. Similar obverse, with arms. Reverse.- Mare and colt. In exergue, HORSE SHOW, and above, the name of the Society in old English letters. Size, 2·2. This was made in 1883. I have a soft metal proof impression.
No.3. Similar obverse, with arms. Reverse.- A horse to left, above, In small square letters, ROYAL DUBLIN society, and in exergue, HORSE SHOW; the portion outside blank for engraving. Size, 2·2.
The initials J W are seen behind the horse's hind feet. The "Horse" was copied from a fine statue by Kiss of Berlin, of a favourite Arab belonging to Napoleon I., in the possession of Mr. O'Reilly of Booters-town, county Dublin. I have the first white metal impression taken from the finished dies.

ROYAL HIBERNIAN ACADEMY OF ARTS.- Head of Queen Victoria, with coronet, to right; on the neck, in small letters, WOODHOUSE; and above, VICTORIA REGINA; outside this is a second compartment, with the words, ROYAL HIBERNIAN ACADEMY OF ARTS, 1823-1861. Reverse.- Wreaths of oak and Imperial Crown. Inscription, PRIZE MEDAL; a blank border for engraving. Size, 2·5.
The Royal Hibernian Academy have instituted examinations each July of the works of students attending their Art School, at which medals are given to successful competitors. In addition to the medals thus awarded, a very limited number of proof impressions were struck by Mr. J. Woodhouse in bronze; that which I have was made for T. M. Ray, Esq.

ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY OF MUSIC.- Head of the Queen, with diadem, to right, inscribed, VICTORIA REGINA; underneath, in small letters, WOODHOUSE F. Reverse.- A blank centre for engraving, and Irish harp, from which rises two wreaths of olive, outside being the words, ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY OF MUSIC. Size, 1·8.
The Queen's head on this medal is struck from Mr. W. Woodhouse's die made for the Queen's visit to Ireland in 1848. In the year 1878 eight impressions of this medal were made in bronze. I have a white metal proof, being the first taken from the dies.

INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS.- Bust to right, marked on neck J W and behind, on the field, MULLINS. Reverse.- INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS OF IRELAND EST^D 1835, IRCOR^D 1877. Size, 1·6.
This medal is awarded for communications on subjects of Engineering importance; struck in gold. It was made November, 1879. I have a white metal impression, being the first struck from the die; also a wax impression of the bust before the inscription was sunken.

FRIENDLY BROTHERS' MINIATURE MEDAL.- This pretty little medal is similar to that struck by Mossop. It was intended to be made in gold and silver-gilt. I have a unique white metal proof. Size 1·0.

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ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND.- Mr. J. Woodhouse re-engraved the inscriptions for the dies made by his father on the larger and smaller medals in February, 1880, by turning the edge and adding fresh lettering.

IRISH BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION.- This medal represents one of the old-fashioned straw hives on a pedestal, which has a harp crowned, and motto, INDUSTRIA ET LABORE. In exergue, ES^T 1881. The inscription is, IRISH BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION. Reverse.- Two olive wreaths, with blank centre. Size, 2·0.
Struck for prizes to be given, in 1882, at an exhibition held by this Society. I understand these prizes were instituted under Canon Bagot's influence. I have a white metal impression, and also a fine proof in bronze.

IRISH RIFLE ASSOCIATION.- A shield, representing Hibernia holding an olive wreath, with harp and wolf dog; above, an Imperial Crown; for supporters an Irish bowman with bow, and figure of Major Leech with his rifle. Motto on ribbon, PRO PATRIA ET REGE; and underneath, in minute lettering, JOHN WOODHOUSE ARHA. Reverse.- A thick olive wreath, with blank centre for inscription; outside, THE IRISH RIFLE ASSOCIATION FOUNDED 1867. Size, 2·5.
This medal was made in 1867. Four struck in bronze, and one in silver, were intended to be given each year as prizes to different rifle clubs in Ireland. The figure of the rifleman is a good representation of Major Leech, who was the principal originator of the Rifle Association. The bowman is copied from the figure of an Irish gallowglas procured from Kilkenny.

EXHIBITION OF MANUFACTURES, MACHINERY, AND FINE ARTS, 1864.- A medal thus inscribed around a shield, bearing the arms of the Royal Dublin Society above, and underneath those of the city of Dublin; at upper part a Royal Crown. On a ribbon, NOSTRI PLENA LABORIS; below the shield, in small letters, J W. The reverse represents a crowned female, bearing a copia, and leaning on harp to represent Hibernia; in the background a lighthouse and steamer, railroad, with train, &c. In exergue, J WOODHOUSE. Size, 1·7
I have a bronze proof impression. There were few copies of this medal struck, and these were in white metal.

DUBLIN EXHIBITION, 1865.- Head of Prince Albert to left, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES, and underneath, in small letters, J WOODHOUSE ARHA. Reverse.- A front view of the Exhibition Building, with flag, inscribed, DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. In exergue, in three lines, OPENED THE 9TH OF MAY 1865 BY HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES; beneath the building to left is the artist's name, J WOODHOUSE. Size, 1·9.
Several hundreds were struck in white metal, and one or two in bronze. It has become rather difficult to obtain an impression of this medal.

GUINNESS ART EXHIBITION, 1872.- In the centre is a seated winged figure, raised on a pedestal, who places wreaths on the heads of two females, one with a painter's palette, who represents art, and the other with hammer and anvil, signifies manufactures. The pedestal is decorated with shamrocks, and below, on a small shield, are the arms of Dublin;

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underneath, in minute characters, J WOODHOUSE ARHA. The inscription is, EXHIBITION OF ARTS INDUSTRIES AND MANUFACTURES. In exergue, DUBLIN 1872. Reverse.- A thick wreath of roses, shamrocks, and thistles, having above an Imperial Crown, and below a ribbon, with TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO. Size, 1·7.
Struck in bronze. About 120 were distributed as prizes, and one made in silver, was presented to Lady Gort, for an exhibition of porcelain. The dies cost £60. I have a bronze impression.

CASHEL ART EXHIBITION, 1874.- Thus inscribed, with date in centre. Reverse.- Blank. Size, 1·3.
This medal was, I believe, used as a season admission ticket to the Exhibition. A specimen was specially struck for me by my friend, the late Rev. Dr. Adams of Santry, in silver. It was issued in bronze.

CASHEL ART EXHIBITION, 1884.- Similar to the last described medal, but made in bronze, in which metal I have an impression.

EXHIBITION OF IRISH ART AND MANUFACTURES, 1882.- Medal with this inscription outside wreaths of shamrocks and olives, within which, AWARDED TO, with blank space for engraving name. Reverse.- A falling man near an anvil is being raised by a female figure; above are the words, SELF-RELIANCE, and in exergue, LABOR OMNIA VINCIT. Size, 2·1.
For the exhibition, held in Cork, this medal was given as a prize. I have an impression in bronze.

EXHIBITION OF IRISH ART AND MANUFACTURES, 1882.- A view of the Exhibition Building erected in the Park at Blackrock, near Cork. Inscription, IRISH NATIONAL EXHIBITION 1882. Reverse.- Female seated with distaff, and man working at anvil; behind is the rising sun, also a factory, ship, &c. At top, RESURGAM, and in exergue, IRISH MANUFACTURE. Size, 1·6.
Struck in bronze and white metal, as a memorial of the Exhibition.

DUBLIN ARTIZANS' EXHIBITION, 1885.- An elaborate piece of workmanship, with four round spaces, representing Painting, Sculpture, Building, and Manufactures, by emblematic figures, resting on a wreath of olives, the interspaces filled by Celtic ornamentation and fancy work. Reverse inscribed, IRISH ARTIZANS EXHIBITION . DUBLIN, in large letters on a field of shamrocks. In centre a harp and Celtic knots, over which is a blank label for engraving, and the date, 1885. Size, 2·2.
This was given to the successful exhibitors at the Artizans' Exhibition. I have an early proof medal in bronze.

DUBLIN ARTIZANS' EXHIBITION, 1885.- TO COMMEMORATE THE IRISH ARTIZANS EXHIBITION, 1885, inscribed around the centre, which represents, on four shields, the arms of the provinces of Ireland; between each shield is a shamrock, and in small letters above are the names of the provinces. Reverse.- A well-executed female head to left, wearing a mural crown, behind which is EBLANA; on the neck of the figure, in small letters, J WOODHOUSE | DUBLIN. Size, 1·4.
This commemoration medal was designed to be sold at the Exhibition.

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It was struck in white metal and bronze. I have the first white metal impression taken from the dies.

NATIONAL DOG SHOW, DUBLIN.- Inscribed in old English letters, around a blank centre for engraving. Reverse.- Heads of eight varieties of dogs, each in a medallion; in centre a harp crowned, also in a medallion, surrounded with shamrocks; beneath the harp, in small letters, J. W. Size, 1·8.
This was issued, in silver and bronze, in the year 1873, for prizes. I have a bronze proof impression. It may possibly have been employed afterwards for similar exhibitions.

DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL DAIRY SHOW, 1882.- Inscribed outside wreaths of corn; the centre blank for engraving. Reverse.- Cow standing, and calf lying down. In exergue, in small letters, WOODHOUSE FECIT. Size, 1·6.
The reverse was taken from a medal of the Royal Dublin Society, made by W. Woodhouse. I have a white metal impression. It records one of the earlier efforts of Canon Bagot, and some energetic friends of his to excite an interest in the improved process of dairy farming.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF IRELAND.- Inscribed outside olive wreaths, with blank centre for engraving. Reverse.- A seated female figure to left, placing her hand on a camera to withdraw its covering; around are photographic and chemical apparatus. In exergue, INSTITUTED | AD 1854; and in minute letters, W W to left of base, and J W to right. Size, 1·5.
This medal was made for Sir Jocelyn Coghill, at that time President of the Photographic Society. About ten were struck in silver, and a few bronze proof impressions, of which I possess an example.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF IRELAND.- Inscription similar to last, around centre, composed of an ornamented quarterfoil, with shamrocks, containing four shields, bearing the arms of the provinces of Ireland. Reverse.- Olive wreaths, with blank centre for engraving. Size, 2·1.
The Society, having been reorganized, caused this medal to be struck a few years since. I have a bronze medal, and a white metal proof.

DUBLIN METROPOLITAN AMATEUR REGATTA.- This medal, made several years since, was inscribed with those words outside a coil of knotted rope, within which was a racing gig in full course, to left. Reverse.- Wreaths of olive, with two oars crossed at lower part, and a small flag; the centre blank for engraving. Struck in gold. Size, 1·3.

IRISH CHAMPION ATHLETIC CLUB.- CHAMPION WRESTLER thus inscribed, around blank centre for engraving name. Reverse.- Two athletes engaged in wrestling; J W in small letters at base to right.
One medal was struck in gold, and six in silver. I have a white metal proof impression. A "Badge" was also struck for this Club, consisting of an Irish cross, with arms of equal length upon a circle, bearing the words, IRISH | CHAMPION | ATHLETIC | CLUB | . It was pendant from a bar, with Imperial Crown and shamrocks. Struck in bronze, of which I have a proof.

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FITZWILLIAM LAWN TENNIS CLUB AD. MDCCCLXXVII.- Inscribed round centre, which consists of an oval shield, with harp and crown resting on a star, bearing shamrocks. Reverse.- Blank. Size 1·0.
A "Champion" medal in gold, weighing 11 dwt., was struck in 1884. I have the white metal proof.

COMMERCIAL ROWING CLUB, SLIGO.- Inscribed in small, square letters round blank centre. Reverse.- The arms of Sligo: a square tower and tree; at base a hare running, held by an oyster at its foot, and six other oysters around on the shore. In the distance the sea is represented. Size, 1·3.
This medal was struck in July, 1880; six made in silver, and twelve in white metal. I have a white metal proof impression.

LIMERICK GAELIC ASSOCIATION.- Inscribed around a shield with the arms of Limerick: an old castle and gate, behind which is a dome, with cross. Under this in minute letters I. W. DUBLIN. Reverse.- CHAMPIONSHIP | MEDAL, with raised border bearing shamrocks. Size, 1·3.
I have a white metal impression. I do not know the history of this Association.

E. DWYER GRAY MEDAL.- This medal bears the following lengthy inscriptions :- AUGUST 16^TH 1882 | E DWYER GRAY Esq. M P HIGH SHERIFF OF DUBLIN CITY | COMMITTED TO RICHMOND PRISON BY | MR JUSTICE LAWSON FOR THREE MONTHS | FINED £500 AND ORDERED TO FIND | BAIL IN £10,000 OR BE IMPRISONED FOR | A FURTHER THREE MONTHS FOR | "CONTEMPT OF COURT" | -.-. SEPTEMBER 30^TH MR GRAY WITHOUT | SOLICITATION LIBERATED BY THE | SAME JUDGE ON PAYMENT OF | THE FINE, WHICH HAD | BEEN PROVIDED BY | PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION. Reverse.- OCTOBER 24^TH 1882 | RIGHT HON W E GLADSTONE | PRIME MINISTER DECLARED IN THE | HOUSE OF COMMONS, IN REFERENCE TO | MR GRAYS CASE THE INTENTION OF | GOVERNMENT TO INTRODUCE A BILL IN THE | COMING SESSION TO AMEND THE | LAW REGARDING | "CONTEMPT OF COURT" -.- PRESENTED TO | THE HIGH SHERIFF, | IN COMMEMORATION OF THESE | EVENTS. BY THE | GRAY | INDEMNITY COMMITTEE DEC. 1882.
There was a single impression struck in gold. Size, 2·0. I obtained the rare proof taken in white metal, and the dies, being of no artistic value, were destroyed. It is needless to give any details of the circumstances recorded by these inscriptions. The subsequent history of the medal is, however, worth describing. It was given to the Corporation of Dublin, by Mr. Gray, to be attached to the High Sheriff's Chain of Office.

THE BOYCOTT EXPEDITION.- Inscribed under an Imperial Crown IN HONOUR | OF THE | LOYAL & BRAVE | ULSTERMEN. Reverse.- THE BOYCOTT EXPEDITION | LOUGH MASK | 1880, with blank space for inscription; wreaths of olives, and underneath WEST & SON in very small letters. Size, 1·6.
The following extract will describe the history of this medal:-
"A silver medal has been struck to commemorate the Boycott Expedition. Each person who took part in the expedition is to be presented with one, his name being engraved thereon, and a specimen is to be presented to the British Museum." Fifty Ulstermen were engaged in this historic campaign. I obtained the first proof impression, made in white metal,

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from the unpolished die. Messrs. West & Son, whose names appear on the medals, were the Dublin silversmiths through whom they were supplied.

MASTER MAGRATH.- On the death of this celebrated greyhound, the property of Lord Lurgan, its body was duly brought to the Medical School in Dublin University, and examined; the heart was observed to be of exceptional size. Mr. J. Woodhouse, who was much devoted to coursing, prepared a small die for a scarf-pin; and as the resulting figure was successful, he made it into a medal, and struck me a white metal proof. Under the dog is inscribed M^cGRATH 1868 & 69, in small letters. The reverse is blank. Size, 1·3. I believe only one impression was struck.

MASONIC ROYAL ARCH MEDAL.- On one side of this medal are interlaced triangles and an inscription A INV-3381. On reverse, around a triple tau, are K.T.W.S.S.T.K.S. Size, 1·6.
The dies were not hardened after engraving. A single impression was struck in bronze for Royal Arch Room, Dublin, for masonic purposes, in February, 1879; and I obtained the white medal proof which was made from these dies.

MASONIC ORPHAN BOYS' SCHOOL, IRELAND.- This inscription is placed round a wreath of acacia and olive branches, with blank centre for engraving. Reverse.- Solomon and Hiram consulting about the erection of the Temple; behind are pillars, cut stones, &c. In exergue, I. CHRON xxii; to the right, under Hiram, J W. Size, 1·6.
This prize medal was made in the year 1878. One was intended to be given in silver each year. I have a white metal proof.

MASONIC ORPHAN (GIRLS') SCHOOL, IRELAND.- View of the new school built at Merrion-road. Inscription, MASONIC FEMALE ORPHAN SCHOOL. In exergue, OF IRELAND. Underneath the building to right, in small letters, J W. Reverse.- SCHOOL FOUNDED 1792 NEW BUILDING MERRION ROAD OPENED 1882. In centre, FOUNDATION STONE | OF NEW SCHOOL LAID | ON | ST JOHNS DAY 1880 | BY | HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF | ABERCORN K G. | M W. | GRAND MASTER. Masonic emblems at top and bottom. Size, 1·6.
Mr. Woodhouse contributed these medals to a most successful bazaar, which was instituted on opening the school. I have an impression in white metal from the unfinished die before the building was fully engraved, also white metal and bronze proofs.

MASONIC ORPHAN (GIRLS') SCHOOL, IRELAND.- A similar medal, with view of the school. Reverse.- Wreaths of acacia and olive, with crown above and masonic emblems below. Inscription, FOR SUCCESS IN ART AWARDED TO. Size, 1·6.
Intended to be given as a prize for diligence in art studies, by Mr. Woodhouse.

ERASMUS SMITH'S SCHOOLS PRIZE MEDAL.- A head of Minerva with helmet, and armour on upper part of bust; beneath, in small letters, J WOODHOUSE A.R.H.A. The inscription being INGENIO VIRTUTE LABORE. Reverse.- A shield, which is supported and rests on an anchor, bearing the

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arms of Erasmus Smith, having palm wreaths at the sides. The motto is, MUNIFICENTIA ERASMI SMITH. Size, 1·8.
This medal, which is struck in silver, and engraved with the name of the pupil and of the school he belonged to, is a repetition of that made by William Woodhouse. The head of Minerva is more finished, and differs in some trifling details. Six of these medals were to be distributed; of late years the number has been considerably increased. They are given to the schools at Galway, Ennis, Drogheda, and Tipperary, and also to the High School, Harcourt-street, Dublin. I have an impression in silver.

CHURCH OF IRELAND YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.- The medal has this inscription around a blank centre for engraving the name, &c. Reverse.- A shield, with the arms of the See of Dublin; above is an open Bible, and underneath a ribbon, inscribed, PROVE ALL THINGS, HOLD FAST THAT WHICH IS GOOD. Below this, in small letters, J. W. Size, 1·8.
This medal was first issued in 1876. It is awarded, struck in silver, each year. I have a white metal proof, being the second made from the dies.

BOARD OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, GENERAL SYNOD, CHURCH OF IRELAND.- This medal has the inscription around a centre, having an open Bible, resting on an heraldic Irish cross, above being a mitre, and at the sides two crossed croziers. Reverse.- ASSOCIATION FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, with the words AWARDED TO at top of blank centre. Size, 1·4.
Made in the year 1886. Intended to be struck in gold and silver for premiums. I have a bronze proof impression.

CHURCH OF IRELAND SUNDAY SCHOOL MEDAL.- Two open books, marked HOLY BIBLE and COMMON PRAYER, and above a mitre, with the words CHURCH OF IRELAND; on a ribbon, underneath, PROVE ALL THINGS, and some shamrocks. Reverse.- Blank, with a palm wreath. Size, 1·8.
I possess a bronze proof of this medal. It was intended by Mr. Woodhouse to be used as a premium for Sunday School scholars. I also have an early-struck white metal impression (made in 1876), with shamrock wreath on the reverse.

CHURCH OF IRELAND SUNDAY SCHOOL MEDAL.- A similar medal, with Mr. Woodhouse's obverse of open books, mitre, &c. Reverse struck from a die made by Carter of Birmingham, representing the "Good Shepherd," with sheep, and carrying a lamb; beneath, in small letters, CARTER -BIRM. Motto, HE SHALL GATHER THE LAMBS IN HIS ARMS | THE GOOD SHEPHERD. Size, 1·8.
I have an impression in white metal. The circumstances attending the striking of this medal are not known to me. It was probably struck in large quantities at Birmingham.

MEDAL OF THE ROYAL SCHOOL, DONEGAL.- This bears a bishop's mitre, with Greek inscription, EPEYNATE _A_ _PA_A_ I_ANN. V.39. Below the mitre, in minute letters, J WOODHOUSE A.R.H.A. Reverse.- SCHOLA REGIA DONEGALENSIS - REV. T. A. WEIR PRECEPTOR. Size, 1·8.
The Raphoe Royal School was founded in the reign of Charles I. I