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have a finished bronze proof impression of the medal, and also one struck in white metal, with the mitre, &c., and reverse blank, with shamrock wreath.

PORTORA SCHOOL MEDAL.- Head of young man to right. Inscription, FREDERICK STEELE DIED 5 NOV 1866; on the neck, in small letters, J WOODHOUSE. Reverse.- Blank, with oak and olive wreaths. Size, 2·1.
The Royal School at Enniskillen was founded in the reign of Charles I. A son of Rev. W. Steele, D.D., Head Master, was drowned when boating on Lough Erne; in remembrance of this accident the Steele Memorial Prize, "value £12," is annually awarded, and this medal was struck as a record of his death. I have a bronze impression.

LONDONDERRY SCHOOL MEDAL.- A view of the buildings; above is inscribed, LONDONDERRY ACADEMICAL | INSTITUTION | 1868 and in exergue _k ¶ai__las aidws SCHOOL MEDAL. The letters J W to left of school. Reverse.- An oval shield, with orange-tree, and motto on ribbon, EK HAIAEI_ AIA__, and also two square shields, with the arms of the city of Derry and of Ulster; outside, a blank space for engraving. Size, 1·6.
Two medals, struck in silver, and one in gold, were issued in January 1880, with a blank reverse, of which I have a white metal proof. In October, 1880, the reverse was added; and of this also I possess a white metal proof impression.

THE NORTON MEDAL.- The medal represents Captain Norton standing in a country scene, with trees, &c., throwing a spear in Australian fashion from a rest; in exergue, PRIDE IN HIS PORT | DEFIANCE IN HIS EYE. Reverse.- Oak and olive wreaths, outside which is, PRESENTED TO THE BEST SPEAR THROWER AT THE SANTRY SCHOOL, and in centre, THE NORTON MEDAL | AIEN API_EYEIN. Size, 1·6.
This is a medal of exceptional rarity. About twenty impressions were struck in silver, of which nineteen were remelted, and one issued as some accident occurred from the spear throwing, which led to its being abandoned, and further competition stopped. There were, I believe, two bronze proofs made, and the copy in white metal which was specially struck for my cabinet.

SCHOOL MEDAL.- Helmetted head and bust of Minerva in armour; to left marked J W in minute letters. Reverse.- Wreaths of fruit and cornheads. Size, 1·6.
Issued as an ordinary school premium. I have a white metal impression.

PORTARLINGTON MEDAL.- Arms of Lord Portarlington, with supporters, motto, &c. ; HENRICUS COMES DE PORTARLINGTON III. ; in minute letters on the ribbon with motto, J. W. Reverse.- Elevation of Tullamore College, with J W to left, IN COLLEGIO TULLIOLANO SOC JES | SCIENTIARUM FAUTOR | D.D.D. Exergue, blank for engraving. Size, 2·6.
Presented in silver gilt, one each year, and in 1878, for the first time, in silver. I have a white metal proof.

PORTARLINGTON MEDAL.- A medal for athletic sports; obverse similar to last. Reverse.- Draped figure of Hercules with club; surrounded by

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olive wreaths, and inscribed ATHLETIC PRIZE in old English characters. Size, 2·1. Struck in silver.

ST. STANISLAUS' JESUIT COLLEGE, TULLAMORE.- Elevation of the College buildings, surrounded by a fancy wreath, J. W. to left, FORSTER & Co to right. Inscription, SOC JESU COLLEG TULLIOLAN SANCTI STANISLAI, in old English letters. Reverse.- A blank centre, with olive wreaths, and around this, VIRTUTI AC DILIGENTIA BENE MERENTI. Size, 2·1.
This prize medal was struck in silver. I have no copy of it.

JESUIT COLLEGE, GALWAY.- View of the church; inscribed, COLLEGIUM S. IGNATII SOC JESU GALVIENSE; and underneath, J WOODHOUSE. In exergue, A M D G. Reverse.- Blank. Size, 2·6.
Struck in silver for premiums. I possess a bronze proof impression.

ST. VINCENT'S COLLEGE, CASTLEKNOCK.- A view of the college buildings; COLLEGIUM SANCTI VINCENTII | APUD | CASTLEKNOCK | MDCCCXXXIV | In exergue, in small letters, RELIGIONI ET SCIENTIAE; the initials J W under left of building. Reverse.- Two large olive wreaths; and on the ribbon, in small letters, J W. Within is inscribed, IN | DOCTRINA | CHRISTIANA | ET | HISTORICA | ECCLESIASTICA | LAUREAM MERUIT, Size, 2·1.
Four medals silver-gilt and three of silver were struck in 1881. I have bronze and white metal proof impressions.

CLONGOWES COLLEGE.- A view of the college buildings. Inscription, COOPT.IN.CONG B V MARIÆ AP COLL CLUEN. In exergue, in minute characters, J WOODHOUSE. Reverse.- Figure of the Virgin, with outstretched hands, standing above a serpent; MARIA SINE LABE CONCEPTA ORA PRO NOBIS. The name J WOODHOUSE, is also placed under the figure. Size, 1·4.
I have one of these medals made in silver. Sixty were struck in 1868.

FRENCH COLLEGE, BLACKROCK, Co. DUBLIN.- COLLEGE FRANÇAIS DE L'IM^R CŒUR DE MARIE-BLACKROCK DUBLIN. Within are two olive wreaths and two of lilies, with flowers; in centre a heart in flames, pierced by a sword, and surrounded by a row of roses; above this a rayed triangle with dove. Reverse.- Two olive wreaths; outside, ON THE VOTE OF HIS COMRADES, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF HIS MASTERS. In centre space, AWARDED | TO --- FOR | GOOD CONDUCT. Size, 1·8,
The impression in my cabinet is a bronze proof.

CONVENT SCHOOL MEDAL.- Seated nun teaching children; above a cross with rays. On pedestal J. W. BROWNE & NOLAN. In exergue, PRO DOCTRINA CHRISTIANA. Reverse.- A thick wreath of shamrocks. Size, 1·6.
I have a proof taken in white metal. It was struck in 1883 for Mr. Browne (of the firm of Browne & Nolan, Nassau-street), as a premium for convent schools.

DUNHEVED COLLEGE, LAUNCESTON.- This is one of the few medals struck in Ireland for use in England. The inscription is as given, with

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FOUNDED 1873, around a shield, having armorial bearings; on a ribbon is the motto BENE ORASSE BENE STUDISSE, surrounded by roses, shamrocks, and thistles. Reverse.- Blank, with palm wreaths. Size, 1·8.
There are bronze and white metal proofs of this medal in my possession.

HEADFORD AGRICULTURAL MEDAL.- Arms of the Marquis of Headford, with supporters, &c. Motto, CONSEQUITUR QUODCUNQUE PETIT. Above, the word HEADFORD, and in exergue, FROM THE | LANDLORD | TO | HIS IMPROVING TENANT. J W on the ribbon, with motto. Reverse.- Wreath of shamrocks and blank centre. Size, 1·8.
Made in silver in 1875 ; to be given each year. I have a white metal proof impression.

LANSDOWNE AGRICULTURAL MEDAL.- Armorial bearings of the Marquis of Lansdowne, with supporters, and motto, VIRTUTE NON VERBIS. Under this, in very small letters, J WOODHOUSE, and in exergue, FROM THE | LANDLORD | TO | HIS IMPROVING TENANT | . Reverse.- Blank centre, surrounded by olive wreaths. Size, 1·8.
This medal was issued struck in silver. I have a white metal proof impression.

BALLINASLOE DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.- Thus inscribed around a blank centre for engraving. Reverse.- A sheep with two lambs, beneath which, to right, is J WOODHOUSE.
This medal was struck in 1882. I have a white metal proof.

BANBRIDGE FARMING SOCIETY.- Farm-house and yard, with domestic cattle. At base to right side, J W. Inscription above the farm-house, BANBRIDGE FARMING SOCIETY, and in exergue, A.D. 1878. Reverse.- A blank centre, surrounded by corn wreaths, having two sickles at their junction. Size, 2·0.
I have a white metal proof, the first impression taken from the die.

AGRICULTURAL MEDAL.- Mare and foal; in small letters at base, J W. Reverse.- Blank centre, with wreaths of palm, olive, and oak. Size, 1·8.
This was made for general use, and struck October, 1880. I have a white metal proof.

AGRICULTURAL MEDAL.- Hayrick and farm-house to left; in front a cow, on which a female rests her hand; and a modern plough, where a young man is seated. There is a harrow and fowl in the foreground, also sheep, pig, &c. Near the edge of medal, J WOODHOUSE. Reverse.- Blank, with olive wreaths. Size, 2·0.
The impression I have of this medal was specially made for me on softened thick leather; for after twenty-four medals were struck, in the winter season of 1874, the die suddenly cracked into several pieces during the night-time, the weather being unusually cold. This disruption of an annealed steel die may be due to internal crystallization of the metal, and to irregular tension during sudden exposure to low degrees of temperature. Mr. Woodhouse informed me that he found it liable to occur with certain descriptions of steel, which he carefully avoided using.

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CLONES UNION FARMING SOCIETY.- The medal bears this inscription outside two olive wreaths enclosing a blank centre. Reverse.- A ram of the improved Leicester breed, and in the exergue, in small letters, J WOODHOUSE. Size, 2·0.
This medal was made in January, 1870. Mr. Woodhouse went to considerable trouble in obtaining a correct representation of the Leicester ram. It may be gratifying to an agriculturist; but the utter absence of artistic beauty in the animal is remarkable, which resembles an over-stuffed pillow, supported by four little feet. I have a white metal proof impression.
Other agricultural medals were made and struck by J. Woodhouse, of which I possess no record or examples.

QUEEN'S COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.- An Irish harp, surmounted by an Imperial Crown ; underneath are two copias crossing, filled with fruits and flowers; above, on a ribbon, is UTILE DULCI. A raised embossed border, with shamrocks, surrounds the centre part. Reverse.- Blank, with wreath of corn and fruits. Size, 1·8.
Issued in silver, as a prize medal, some years since. I have a white metal proof.

TEMPERANCE MEDALS.- Several varieties of dies were employed. Those of which I possess examples are;-

HIBERNIAN BAND OF HOPE UNION.- Hibernia, with harp and wolf-dog, presents two children to a seated female, whose robe is marked TEMPERANCE. In exergue is, SAVE THE CHILDREN. Reverse.- Shamrock wreaths, temperance pledge, and a quotation from Scripture. Size, 1·6. Issued in hundreds; struck in white metal; of this I have an impression; and one was made in bronze, which is in my cabinet.

CHURCH OF IRELAND TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION.- Thus inscribed around the temperance pledge ; underneath are wreaths of shamrocks. On reverse, St. Patrick holding a book, and displaying the shamrock WATCH & PRAY THAT YE ENTER NOT INTO TEMPTATION. MATT, XXVI. 41. Size, 1·4.
Largely issued in white metal. The die was made December, 1879.

CHURCH OF IRELAND TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION, PARISH OF BRAY.- A fish-shaped medal thus inscribed in eight lines. Reverse.- Blank. Has a ring for suspension. Size, 1·2 by 0·9.
Issued in white metal, of which I have an impression.

DERRY AND RAPHOE, DIOCESAN TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.- Inscribed around a blank centre on a fish-shaped medal, with loop for suspension. Reverse.- Centre blank, and outside, FREE CHURCH ASSOCIATION. Size as. last.

KINGSLAND PARK, DUBLIN.- Inscribed around a temperance pledge. Reverse.- An open Bible resting on the world as a globe; outside, METHODIST BAND OF HOPE. Size, 1·4.

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SOUTH GREAT GEORGE'S-STREET.- A similar medal to that last described. Both medals issued in white metal.

RUAN TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.- Inscribed RUAN above a shamrock, Outside is, TEMPERANCE SOCIETY A.M.D.G ESTABLISHED JAN^Y 23^RD 1876. Reverse.- Bust of Father Mathew to left ; on arm, J WOODHOUSE DUBLIN. Inscription, THE VERY REV^D THEOBALD MATHEW. Size, 1·8.
Struck in white metal, of which I have a specimen. Ruan is a post-town near Ennis.

ST. PATRICK'S JUVENILE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.- Inscribed around an ornamented Irish cross (the Monasterboice Cross). In exergue, J WOODHOUSE DUBLIN. Reverse.- St. Patrick to left, with mitre and crozier, holding a shamrock; behind are a round tower and mountains, with the sun rising over the sea. SAINT PATRICK APOSTLE OF IRELAND PRAY FOR US. Underneath, A D 432; and on a stone J W. Size, 1·7.
I have a white metal proof. This medal was made in 1878. Two thousand were struck for the Rev. the Rector of Phibsborough.

OSSORY TOTAL ABSTINENCE ASSOCIATION.- Obverse, similar to reverse of last-described medal, but engraved on a smaller die ; inscription as given, and underneath, S^T PATRICK APOSTLE OF IRELAND PRAY FOR US. In exergue, AD 432. Reverse.- A representation of the Crucifixion ; around this the pledge, I PROMISE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXICATING DRINKS DURING MY LIFE | 1880 | Above the date is inscribed, I THIRST. Size, 1·5.
I have a white metal impression. This medal was struck in large numbers.

GUILD OF ALL SAINTS.- Thus inscribed, with crown and shamrocks, beneath two crossed palm branches. Reverse.- A decorated cross, and the words NO CROSS, NO CROWN. A fish-shaped medal for suspension, 1·8 by 1·0. Made in white metal and bronze, in 1875, for Rev. Dr. Maturin, parish of Grangegorman. I have an impression in white metal.

Oval and fish-shaped white metal medals, struck for Religious Associations and Confraternities.
Mr. Woodhouse made several, of which I have examples. It appears needless to describe them, as they are not important or interesting.

IRISH HOME RULE LEAGUE.- A four-rayed star, with centre bearing a shamrock, over a circle with four shields of small size, having the arms of the provinces of Ireland ; inscription, in small letters, IRISH HOME RULE LEAGUE.
About 500 were struck in bronze for the Home Rule Procession in 1879. I have an impression.

MASONIC ORPHAN SCHOOLS, DUBLIN.- Inscribed on a raised border, resting on a star of two triangles, crossing ; in centre, Charity, as a female, is represented with three children, one of whom has an anchor, and another carries a cross. Made with ring for suspension.

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This star was made for the Masonic Schools for premiums. I have a bronze impression.

Badges or stars were also made for:-
Royal Academy of Music.
Dublin University Athletic Club.
Irish Champion Athletic Club.
Queen's Institute, Dublin founded A.D. 1861.
Morehampton House School, Dublin.
Miss Creighton's school, Dublin.

I also possess a long list of important official seals, engraved by Mr. J. Woodhouse for dignitaries of the Protestant and Catholic Churches in Ireland, for Public Boards, Institutions, and Corporate Bodies: in fact, with few exceptions, all such dies were made by him which were required for many years past in this kingdom.

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[Reprinted from the "JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL HISTORICAL AND ARCHÆOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND" for January and April, 1888.]

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 page 208.]

No. IV.

MEDALS COMMEMORATIVE OF DEAN SWIFT.- It appears desirable to collect together all the medallic records of Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick's ; they are far from numerous, but possess that special interest which invests every subject connected with his life and literary history, especially to natives of Ireland.

REV. J. SWIFT, D.S.P.D.- Bust, with three-quarters face turned to left, in wig and canonicals; contained within a small oval frame, supported by a winged child on clouds. Minerva underneath seated to the left, having behind her a Gorgon shield, and at her side a shield with Irish harp, to which she points; to the right is a female with her arm resting on a pile of books, who crowns the Dean with a wreath, Above is a winged figure of Fame, with crescent on the forehead. Inscription on a scroll under the bust. Reverse.- Hibernia, seated, to left with harp and olive-branch ; in the background a shepherd and his flock, and view of the sea, with ships. In exergue, MDCCXXXVIII - I.R. FECIT.
Size, 1·5. This is a rudely-executed medal, cast in silver; the obverse is copicd from an engraving by P. Simms, on the title-page of a volume of Swift's works, published in 1734. It is stated in the British Museum Catalogue to be "very rare." I have a good specimen.

IONAT SWIFT, S.T.P. ET. D.S.P. IN Hib.- A three-quarter faced bust of Swift, to waist, in full wig, and with canonicals; head towards the right; executed in high relief; beneath the bust are the words NON PAREIL. Reverse.- Blank, with the letters I.P.F.
An oval portrait, measuring 3·05 by 2·4. Cast in iron, with polished letters. The portrait is a close copy of Virtue's engraving, from which it is taken, being the frontispiece to Swift's works, published by Faulkner, in 1735. It is stated by the writer, in the "Medallic Illustrations of British History," to have been made by "Isaac Parkes," a well-known die-sinker and medallist in this city; but I do not feel disposed to accept the statement. The original, and I believe, unique specimen, in the British Museum was purchased at a sale of the late Dr. R. R. Madden's, and, owing to the kindness of the Museum authorities, I obtained an excellent replica. Dr. Aquilla Smith possesses an impression - a round, not oval - made in gutta-percha, which he took from the original iron mould or die that was in the possession of Sir William Wilde, who purchased it in Dublin, and which was broken by him in his endeavouring to obtain impressions. The fragments were, I understand, thrown away or lost.

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I consider this die was made about the time of the last-described medal, and the unique iron casting made from it for some special object-possibly for the lid of a box.
See Madden's "Sale Catalogue," 1865, where he describes it as "unique and valuable," and conjectures it was made in France.

DEAN SWIFT.- A medal intended by William S. Mossop to form one of his projected series of illustrious Irishmen, which he never completed. The die of this medal was left unhardened, and without inscription. I have already described it.

DEAN SWIFT.- A little medallet, with portrait of the Dean, who is represented late in life, attired with full wig, bands, and robes to waist. He is full-faced, and looks to the left. Inscribed, J.S.D.D. - S.P.D. Reverse.- Blank.
Size, ·6. Struck in silver. This exceptionally rare medal is, I believe, the work of one of the Mossops. The die is lost. I have a good specimen.

DEAN SWIFT.- In a framed collection of impressions of seals in wax, belonging to the Mossops, was discovered the original portrait from which the last-described medallet was copied. It was extremely well cut, and appears to have been a striking likeness. I got it reproduced in silver by electrotyping, and wish to record it to prevent mistakes hereafter. The costume differs somewhat, and is more in detail. Oval. Size, 1·1 by ·9.

THE LOUTH ELECTION, 1ST Nov., 1755.- A rock rises from the sea, on which Hibernia stands, holding a harp; the four winds blow on the surface of the rock. Inscription, FIRM TO OUR COUNTRY AS THE ROCK IN THE SEA. Reverse.- BY OUR | STRICT | UNION IN LOUTH | WE DISAPPOINTED THE | HOPES OF OUR ENEMIES | ON THE 1 OF NOVEM | 1755 IN THE 29 YEAR | OF THE REIGN OF | K GEO THE II | WHOM GOD LONG | PRESERVE | . Above is a heart, with two hands united together, and around the inscription, MAY THE LOVERS OF LIBERTY NEVER LOSE IT.
Size, 1·75. Struck in silver; and some years since one in lead appeared for sale in a catalogue. It is not a common medal, and was made for the Louth Independent Club, which succeeded in returning Thomas Tipping and Hon. W. Fortescue as members of Parliament, in opposition to Mr. Bellingham. It resembles the work of Thomas Ping, who probably struck it.

COUNTY WESTMEATH ELECTION, 25TH JULY, 1768.- Liberty, embracing a pillar with her right arm, and supporting herself by it; her left resting on a shield; casque and other emblems lying at her feet: VINCIT AMOR PATRIAE ANNO 1768. Reverse.- A hand presenting a civic crown - PRESENTED TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE A MALONE BY THE FREE AND INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF WESTMEATH IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HIS STRENUOUS & SUCCESSFUL SUPPORT OF THEIR INTERESTS ON THE 25 OF JULY, 1768.

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As I have not this medal, the description is imperfect. Anthony Malone, born in 1700, represented Westmeath for several years. In 1757, he became Chancellor of the Irish Exchequer, and afterwards a member of the Privy Council. He died 8th May, 1776.

THE TRUE PATRIOT SOCIETY, 1754 ?- A bust, with bald head, on a pedestal to right. Motto: DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI. Reverse.- Hibernia, represented standing, holding an Irish harp, inscribed LIBERTAS ET NATALE SOLUM.
Size, 1·6. Struck in silver. There is an impression in the Royal Irish Academy. I know nothing of its history. In Sanders' Sale Catalogue it is ascribed to the "True Patriot Society."

MEDAL OF THE CHARITABLE MUSICAL SOCIETY.- Pero is represented nursing her father, Cimon, within a prison. Inscription, I WAS IN PRISON AND YE CAME UNTO ME. Reverse.- An open music-book, with several musical instruments, and outside a name is engraved of the owner, within a border.
Size, 1·5. Struck in bronze. I possess two different medals; one of much earlier workmanship, and rude execution, with large letters ; it has the name of ROB STEPHENSON ESQ. The second medal is of better fabrication, and later date of manufacture; of this I have two examples with the names of IOHN CVRTIS & RICH^D NELSON.
There is frequent mention in Falkner's Journal of "The Charitable Musical Society for the benefit and enlargement of poor distressed prisoners for debt in the several marshalseas of the city of Dublin." This was held in the Bull's Head Tavern in Fishamble-street, and removed, in 1741, to their great music-hall in the same street. It was only one of a numerous following, such as the Charitable Musical Society, held at "The Bear," in College-green; the Charitable Musical Society, in Vicar-street, for enlarging the fund for the reception of the sick and wounded poor of this kingdom into Dr. Steevens's Hospital; the Charitable Musical Society in Crow-street; and the Musical Society in Werburgh-street. There were likewise similar Associations founded in Cork, Drogheda, &c. ; but the Fishamble-street Society appears to have been the principal one, and had the honour of taking a prominent part in inviting Handel to visit Dublin, in 1741. It probably experienced the usual vicissitudes of Irish societies, and declined until 1757, when Lord Mornington revived it so effectually that, by the loan of small sums of money, it relieved nearly 1300 distressed families. Finally it developed into the "Charitable Musical Loan," which still exists, though marshalseas and their wretched inhabitants have long since disappeared.

ASSOCIATION OF PAINTERS AND SCULPTORS.- A boy is represented sculpturing a bust, and behind him another with pallet and colours ; in the background a column with capital. Reverse.- Marked, EXHIBITION TICKET.
This Association flourished about 1756. It erected, with the assistance of a parliamentary grant, an exhibition-room in William-street, but was not incorporated, and falling into difficulties, was ejected in 1800 from the rooms, which became the "City Hall." Probably it was one of these medals which is described, in a sale catalogue in Edinburgh, as "belonging to a Dublin Society of artists, with figures emblematic of sculpture and

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painting. Presented to N. Revelt, 5th March, 1771," with hook for suspension.

FRIENDLY BROTHERS OF ST. LUKE.- There is in the Royal Irish Academy an engraved medal in copper, having this inscription, and a representation of St. Luke as a painter, and behind him a bull's head.
Size, 2·5. There is no record of this association, so far as I can ascertain; it was probably one of the minor artistic clubs of Dublin about 1760.

PRIMATE ROKEBY.- A bust similar to that in Mossop's medal, to right; inscribed, RICH HIBERN PRIMUS BARO ROKEBY DE ARMAGH. Reverse.- A view of the Library, Armagh, TO TH_ _YKH_ IATPEION; and in the exergue, BIBLIOTH ARMAC | MDCCLXXI | KIRKE F | .
Size, 1·5. A bronze impression in Royal Irish Academy. The Primate was born in Yorkshire, in 1709; became primate in 1765, and was subsequently created Baron Rokeby; he died 10th October, 1794. This medal commemorates his erection of the Library in Armagh. That struck by Mossop records his gift of the Observatory. The artist, John Kirke, was a pupil of Dassier's, and obtained premiums from the Society of Arts; he became a member of the Incorporated Society of Artists, and exhibited medals at their annual exhibitions. He died in London, 27th November, 1776.

DEBATING SOCIETY, TRINITY COLLEGE.- I have described two early-struck medals of the "COLLEGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY," in connexion with the works of the elder Mossop. Owing to the kindness of the Rev. Mr. Carson, the following medal of the DEBATING SOCIETY | TRIN^Y COLL^E | DUBLIN, is recorded. It bears, in addition, the words, ADJUDGED THIS MEDAL TO | ROB^T HICKSON | FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED | MERIT IN | ORATORY JUNE 19^TH 1795 |. Reverse.- A wreath of oak and laurel. Motto NEC ABEST | FACUNDIS | GRATIA | DICTIS.
Size, 1·5. Struck in silver, with loop for suspension. The inscription is engraved; but it appears deserving of record in relation to the history of the literary societies of Trinity College.

UNION BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.- Two emblematic figures of females are represented with joined hands; one bears a caduceus and shield of arms; the other has a copia and olive branch. Motto, IUNGUNTOR OPES. FIRMATUR IMPERIUM. I. JAN MDCCCI.
Size, 2·1. Struck in silver, copper, and copper-gilt. As I have not this medal the description is incomplete.

UNION BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND (2nd Medal).- Two female figures, emblematic of Great Britain and Ireland, with blazoned shield and harp resting against an altar, support a bundle of fasces, to which they are binding an olive branch ; behind is a pyramid, indicating solidity. Motto, FRIENDSHIP UNION AND PEACE. In exergue, the date 1800 ; and in small letters, HANCOCK on base line. Reverse.- Above, an open volume, inscribed ONE | LAW, lying on a sceptre and olive wreath, GREAT | BRITAIN | AND IRELAND | UNITED | MDCCC | . Beneath, a lion resting on an anchor, with scales of justice; to right an oak, and to left a shamrock; P K underneath.