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IMOKILLY AND BARRYMORE. Inscribed, IMOKILLY & BARRYMORE FARMING SOCIETY ; the centre blank, surrounded by wreaths of shamrocks and heads of barley ; underneath, "PARKES." Reverse. — Farm, with cattle, cow, sheep, and pig. In small letters at base to left, I PARKES F. A bronze proof given me by Mr. Parkes. Size, 2·0.

KELLS. — Inscription, KELLS UNION FARMING SOCIETY, with short wreaths of barley and shamrocks. Centre blank for engraving. Reverse. — Farmhouse, with trees ; in front a farmer, horse, and cattle ; at base I PARKES DUBLIN F, in small letters. A bronze proof also given me by Mr. Parkes. Size, 1·9.

Do. (No. 2). — A smaller medal with similar obverse. On reverse, farmhouse to right, horse, cattle, and plough. At base, in small letters, I PARKES DUBLIN F. This is also a proof in bronze. Size, 1·5.

MOATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. — Similar in size to last medal ; centre blank with wreaths, one of wheat and shamrocks, the other of barley also with shamrocks. Reverse. — Farmhouse, with cattle and plough, MOATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. In exergue, 1840, and in small letters I PARKES F. A bronze proof. Size, 1·5.

WICKLOW. — Inscribed WICKLOW FARMING SOCIETY underneath wreaths of wheat and barley with shamrocks, centre blank for inscription. Reverse. — Farm, with horse, and cattle in front, farm implements, plough, harrow, &c. ; above to right the sun shining ; at base in small letters, I PARKES DUBLIN F. A bronze proof impression. Size, 2·0.

Do. (No. 2). — Smaller medal, similar obverse. Reverse. — Farm and farmyard, with horse, mare, and foal ; in small letters at base to left, I PARKES DUBLIN. In bronze, a proof impression. Size 1·7.

TUAM. — FARMING SOCIETY ; similar to last described medal. Struck in silver. Size, 1·7.

ENNISCORTHY. — ENNISCORTHY UNION AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, with blank centre and wreaths of wheat and shamrocks. Reverse. — Similar to larger Wicklow medal, but cattle differently arranged, and having no sun. At base to right, I PARKES DUBLIN. In bronze. Size, 2·0.

SCHOOL MEDAL. — Minerva helmeted, seated to left, leaning on a shield, with Irish harp, and holding wreaths in outstretched hand ; in front a bust, with painter's palette, brushes, globe, compass, &c. Inscribed above on a ribbon, HONOR VIRTUTIS PRÆMIUM, and at base, in small letters, to right, I PARKES F. Reverse. — Blank centre, with wreaths of olive. In bronze. Size, 1·7. A proof from Mr. Parkes. I believe this was intended as a premium medal for the Art School of the Royal Dublin Society, but as I have never seen an inscribed impression I cannot speak definitely.

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EVERTON SCHOOL MEDAL. — Pallas seated with shield to left; inscription, HOC JUVENEM EGREGIUM PRÆSTANTI MUNERE DONAT, and in small letters PARKES F. Reverse. - Ivy wreath, and inscription, ANNUA | PROBATIONE | PREMIUM | EVERTONIS. A bronze medal in cabinet of Royal Irish Academy. This school was in Carlow. I have a book plate belonging to it dated 1827.

EVERTON SCHOOL MEDAL (No. 2). — A similar medal, with the word EVERTONIS omitted and the ivy wreath composed of larger leaves. In copper, gilt.

SCHOOL MEDAL. — A copy, or struck from Mossop's die (with the name removed, except the letter P), of the Society for promoting "RELIGION & VIRTUE"; inscription, RIGHTIOUSNESS EXALTETH A NATION. Reverse. — Olive wreaths, and, in small letters. PARKES. In centre, REWARD OF MERIT. Struck in white metal. Size, 1·6. I have an impression.

TEMPERANCE SOCIETY MEDAL. — Inscribed ERIN MAVOURNEEN — ERIN GO BRAGH ; within is a broad wreath of shamrocks surrounding an Irish harp, above which are two clasped hands and scarf with motto, in small letters, LET BROTHERLY—LOVE CONTINUE. The reverse represents two scenes ; above, a woman going to a fountain for water, with man and child, cow, sheaf of corn, &c., over all a winged figure scattering fruits from a copia ; below, a hogshead marked WHISKEY, from which Death distributes drink to a woman ; on the ground are drunken and fighting men, a child crying, and in the distance a gallows on a hill, underneath in small letters, I PARKES impressed. A bronze proof. Size, 1·8.

IRISH TOTAL ABSTINENCE PLEDGE, 1840. — Inscribed outside wreaths of oak and shamrocks, and within, "I HAVE VOLUNTARILY PROMISED, IN THE PRESENCE OF THE REV. DR. SPRATT, TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL SPIRITUOUS LIQUORS AND INTOXICATING DRINKS, EXCEPT USED MEDICINALLY, AND THEN BY ORDER OF A MEDICAL MAN, AND TO DISCOUNTENANCE ALL THE CAUSES AND PRACTICES OF INTEMPERANCE. I ALSO PROMISE TO ATTEND MY RELIGIOUS DUTIES." Reverse. — A shepherd bearing a lamb on his shoulders, with sheep dog. Inscription, I HAVE FOUND MY SHEEP THAT WAS LOST, LUKE CHAP. 15 v 6. In exergue, I PARKES DUBLIN.
Rev. Dr. Spratt was Prior of the Calced Carmelites, and by his exertions the church in "Whitefriar-street was erected. It was built on the site of an ancient convent of the same Order founded in the thirteenth century. He was active in promoting the adoption of teetotal principles, especially in Dublin. A bronze proof medal. Size, 2·0.

TEMPERANCE MEDAL. — St. Patrick, with crozier and mitre, his hand raised in blessing, ST. PATRICK APOSTLE — OF IRELAND, and inside in smaller letters, WE ARE THE CHILDREN OF SAINTS TOB II. 18, to right underneath, I. P. F. Reverse. — St. Michael chaining Satan ; inscribed, ST. MICHAEL

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ARCHANGEL, and inside in smaller letters, AND THAT GREAT DRAGON - WAS CAST OUT. APOC XII 9, on base to right, I. P. F. I have a white metal proof given me by Mr. Parkes. Size, 1·7.

METROPOLITAN TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. Thus inscribed, and THE REV^D A O'CONNELL PRESIDENT. In the centre a cross with temperance "PLEDGE, I DO HEREBY PLEDGE MYSELF TO ABSTAIN TOTALLY FROM EVERY SPECIES OF INTOXICATING DRINK UNLESS BY ADVICE OF PHYSICIAN OR WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE PRESIDENT, WHEN DEEMED MEDICINALLY NECESSARY, AND TO USE MY INFLUENCE TO DISCOUNTENANCE THE VICE OF DRUNKENNESS." Angles of cross rayed, and with inscription, FOUNDED 26 NOV 1839. Reverse. — St. Michael and Dragon similar to last, and without inscription. In exergue, WHO IS LIKE UNTO GOD, and at the sides of the die, PARKES DUB. Struck in white metal. Size, 1·7.

SIMILAR MEDAL (No. 2). — With the outer line of inscription in smaller letters. Reverse. — St. Michael and Dragon, with a small rayed cross above in clouds ; motto, WHO IS LIKE UNTO GOD. In exergue, PARKES, in small lettering. Also struck in white metal. I have a proof impression. Size, 1·7.

DUBLIN, S^T JAMES S^T JOSEPH^S TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY REV^D P MOONEY PRESIDENT. In centre a cross with Temperance "PLEDGE : I PROMISE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXICATING DRINKS, EXCEPT USED MEDICINALLY AND BY ORDER OF A MEDICAL MAN, AND TO DISCOUNTENANCE THE CAUSE AND PRACTICE OF INTEMPERANCE." Angles of cross rayed, with inscription, FOUNDED JUNE 7^TH 1840. Reverse. — Virgin kneeling, with rays round head, and stars, B. V. M., St. Joseph holding Christ as a child, and St. James with sword. In exergue, JESUS S^T JAMES & S^T JOSEPH. Inscription, IN HOC SIGNO VINCES, to right at base of figure, I PARKES F. A proof struck in white metal. Size, 2·0.

S^T NICHOLAS OF MYRA'S TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY THE REV^D M^W FLANAGAN P.P. PRESIDENT. — In centre a cross with "PLEDGE — I SOLEMNLY PROMISE TO ABSTAIN TOTALLY FROM EVERY KIND OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS, UNLESS USED MEDICINALLY ; AND TO EXERT ALL MY INFLUENCE TO DISCOUNTENANCE THE VICE OF DRUNKENNESS." Angles of cross rayed and inscribed, FOUNDED 9 FEB^Y 1840. Reverse. — Dead Christ and Virgin, in the distance a hill with three crosses, beneath, two kneeling angels and a row of lighted candles, &c., beneath, a sarcophagus. In exergue, in small letters, PARKES DUBLIN. A bronze proof given me by Mr. Parkes. Size, 1·8.

Do. (No. 2). — Obverse same as last. Reverse. — An altar piece arranged similar to last described medal ; the Virgin and dead Christ being within a niche in the arched top, having two pillars on each side. Inscription, PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF S^T NICHOLAS OF MYRA. In exergue, in Small letters, I PARKES DUBLIN. A bronze proof. Size, 1·8. This Roman Catholic Church is in Francis-street, Dublin.

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S^T PAULS TEMPERANCE SOCIETY VERY REV^D D^R YORE PRESIDENT. Temperance pledge inscribed on cross as in other medals, and the upper rayed angles with the words, FOUNDED NOV^R 3 1839. Reverse. — A shield with lamb bearing a banner, under it I.H.S. Above the shield a rayed cross ; for supporters a man and woman, with flags inscribed, SOBRIETY — DOMESTIC COMFORT ; the figures have flying angels with wreaths overhead, and at their feet two seated children, shamrock, rose, and thistle wreaths. In exergue, in small letters, I PARKES DUBLIN. Struck in white metal. Size, 1·7.

BALDOYLE HOWTH AND KINSEALY TEE-TOTAL TEMPERANCE SOCIETY THE REV^D J. WHITE PRESIDENT. — Pledge inscribed on a cross — "I DO HEREBY PROMISE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXICATING DRINKS, EXCEPT USED AS MEDICINE, AND BY ORDER OF A MEDICAL MAN, AS LONG AS I WILL REMAIN A MEMBER OF SAID SOCIETY, AND THAT I WILL PREVENT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, BOTH BY ADVICE AND EXAMPLE, DRUNKENNESS IN OTHERS." In the upper rayed angles of the cross, FOUNDED APRIL 1840, and below, two shamrocks. Reverse. — Similar to last described medal. Motto, "IN THIS SIGN THOU WILT CONQUER." I have this medal struck in white metal. Size, 1·8.

NATIONAL TOTAL ABSTINENCE ASSOCIATION A. D. 1838. Figure of St. Patrick mitred, with crozier, to right, pointing to a slab inscribed, "PLEDGE — I PROMISE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXICATING DRINKS, &c., EXCEPT USED MEDICINALLY, AND BY ORDER OF A MEDICAL MAN, AND TO DISCOUNTENANCE THE CAUSE AND PRACTICE OF INTEMPERANCE." In exergue, the REV^D D^R DOYLE — PRESIDENT — P.P. S^T MICHANS. Reverse. — A shield with several emblems and figures, marked HEALTH — FREEDOM — PLENTY — WISDOM — INDUSTRY — COMMERCE. Above, a lamb with cross resting on book ; below this, on a ribbon, RELIGION. On the left of shield a man with banner, SOBRIETY, and at his side a boy. To right of shield a woman and girl. The banner inscribed DOMESTIC COMFORT. At upper part of medal a ribbon with PEACE ON EARTH — GOOD WILL TO MEN. In exergue, a draped ribbon, bearing, BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH, trimmed with shamrocks, rose, and thistle. On base line, under shield, in small letters, I PARKES DUBLIN. Struck in bronze. Size 2·2. My specimen is a proof given me by Mr. Parkes.

NATIONAL TOTAL ABSTINENCE ASSOCIATION. — Hibernia represented as a female leaning on harp and holding a scroll inscribed, CHRISTIAN — CHARITY — UNITETH — ALL — PARTIES ; the ground sprinkled with shamrocks. In exergue, ESTABLISHED 1838, and in very small letters to right, "PARKES." Reverse. — Shamrock wreaths, springing from rose and thistles, enclosing "PLEDGE. — I VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXICATING DRINKS, AND WILL NOT GIVE OR OFFER THEM TO OTHERS, AND TO DISCOUNTENANCE THE CAUSE AND PRACTICE OF INTEMPERANCE." Struck in bronze. Size, 1·8. A proof impression.

Do. (No 2). — A similar medal on obverse. The reverse has thick

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wreaths of oak leaves and shamrocks. The "Pledge" is inscribed in smaller letters and underneath two clasped hands ; beneath the wreath in very small letters, "PARKES." Size, 1·8. Struck in white metal.

TOTAL ABSTINENCE DECLARATION. — So inscribed, and also with the following: "WE DO VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO ABSTAIN, FROM ALL INTOXICATING LIQUORS, NEITHER TASTING THEM NOR OFFERING THEM TO OTHERS, EXCEPT MEDICINALLY OR IN RELIGIOUS ORDINANCES, AND TO DISCOURAGE THE CAUSES AND PRACTICES OF INTEMPERANCE." Underneath, two clasped hands and wreaths of roses and shamrocks to right, and thistles to left ; below this, in small letters, "PARKES." Reverse. — Similar to the large-sized National Total Abstinence Association ; having shield with emblems, &c. A proof impression struck in white metal. Size, 2·2.

Do. (No. 2). — A similar inscription and pledge. Reverse. — Shield with emblems; no inscriptions ; above, a lamb with cross resting on book, at sides a man and woman bearing banners marked, SOBRIETY — DOMESTIC COMFORT. Above is a ribbon, PEACE ON EARTH GOOD WILL TO MEN. In exergue, BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH; on ribbon, draped upon base line below, shamrock, rose, and thistle ; and to right, in small letters, "PARKES." A proof impression struck in white metal. Size, 1·4.

S^T AUGUSTINE TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. VERY REV^D C STUART PRESIDENT. — Inscribed around a cross with crenated ends and rayed angles, on which is the "PLEDGE — I PROMISE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXICATING DRINKS, &c., EXCEPT USED MEDICINALLY, AND BY ORDER OF A MEDICAL MAN, AND TO DIS-COUNTENANCE THE CAUSE AND PRACTICE OF INTEMPERANCE." Reverse. — St. Patrick, with crozier and mitre, in full robes ; above his extended right hand a blazing heart ; to his right a church, apparently intended for St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. To the left a hut with palm trees, and on the ground an open book. In exergue, a cross, and on base line in very small letters, I PARKES — DUBLIN. Inscribed on upper part of medal, FOUNDED THE 26^TH DECEMBER 1840. This is struck in bronze. A proof impression given me by Mr. Parkes. Size, 2·1.

S^T CATHERINE'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. — Inscribed around an open Bible, the lettering on which and the date are much defaced in my example. Reverse. — Two figures draped to middle ; in background trees and portion of a monument, with small urn ; underneath, a very small letters, I PARKES F. Motto, THE PRODIGAL SON, S^T LUKE XV — WAS LOST AND IS FOUND. Struck in white metal. Size, 1·8. St. Catherine's is one of the parishes in the city of Dublin.

TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY — DIOCESE OF MEATH, August 1" 1840. — Inscribed round a cross with rayed angles ; on the upper of these are small Maltese crosses, and beneath SAINT PATRICK PRAY FOR US "PLEDGE — I PROMISE, WHILST I AM A MEMBER OF THIS SOCIETY, TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXICATING DRINKS, &c.,

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EXCEPT USED MEDICINALLY, AND TO DISCOUNTENANCE THE CAUSE AND PRACTICE OF INTEMPERANCE." Reverse. — St. Patrick, with crozier, &c., blessing a group of kneeling men and women ; above a cross, with rays, IN HOC SIGNO VINCES. In exergue, SANCTE PATRITI | ORA PRO NOBIS. On base line, in minute lettering, I PARKES F. Struck in bronze. A proof impression. Size, 1·7.

CLONES TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. FRANCIS FITZGERALD PRESIDENT. — Inscribed within wreaths of oak leaves and acorns ; outside, in small letters, I PARKES. Reverse. — "PLEDGE — I PROMISE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXICATING DRINKS, EXCEPT USED MEDICINALLY, AND BY ORDER OF A MEDICAL MAN, AND TO DISCOUNTENANCE THE CAUSE AND PRACTICE OF INTEMPERANCE." Underneath, two clasped hands and wreaths of roses, shamrocks, and thistles. A proof medal struck in white metal. Size, 1·7.

DROGHEDA TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. REV^d THOMAS V. BURKE O.S.D. PRESIDENT. — Pledge inscribed on cross with rayed angles. The upper with the words, FOUNDED 1840 | FEBRUARY 16th, | and the lower with shamrocks. "PLEDGE — I DO HEREBY PLEDGE MYSELF TO ABSTAIN TOTALLY FROM EVERY SPECIES OF INTOXICATING DRINK, AND TO USE MY INFLUENCE TO DISCOUNTENANCE THE VICE OF DRUNKENNESS." Reverse. — Inscribed, IRISHMEN BE YE SOBER — DRUNKARDS SHALL NOT POSSESS THE KINGDOM OF GOD. PAUL 6^Th COR. Within is represented a globe marked with lines of longitude and zones: N.P. — S.P. — N.T.Z. — S.T.Z. — and T.Z. for North and South Poles, &c. ; above is a cross surrounded by rays, and over it IN HOC SIGNO VINCES. At left of globe a female bearing a harp and rayed crown, and to right angel, winged, pointing to the cross ; underneath the globe, in small letters, BE THOU SOBER, and under the feet of angel, I PARKES F. I have a proof impression struck in bronze. Size, 1·7.

Do. (2nd Medal). — Obverse with pledge similar to last. Reverse. — inscribed IN HOC SIGNO VINCES — DRUNKARDS SHALL NOT POSSESS THE KINGDOM OF GOD, PAUL 6^TH COR. Within is a half section of the globe carved with bunches of shamrocks, and marked HIBERNIA ; and underneath, BE THOU S0BER. Above is a cross surrounded by rays ; to left a female leaning on a harp with rayed crown, and to right an angel, winged, pointing to the cross. Under the female, upon the edge of the globe, is the artist's name PARKES. A proof in white metal. Size, 1·7.

LISBURN TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. — FOUNDED BY MR. ROBERT M'CURDY | 9^TH MARCH, 1837. "WE DO VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXICATING LIQUORS, NEITHER TASTING THEM NOR OFFERING THEM TO OTHERS, EXCEPT MEDICINALLY OR IN RELIGIOUS ORDINANCES, AND TO DISCOUNTENANCE THE CAUSES AND PRACTICES OF INTEMPERANCE." Underneath are two clasped hands, small oak wreaths, and a ribbon marked ONWARDS. Reverse. — Of greater size, but design similar to that of the smaller TOTAL ABSTINENCE DECLARATION Medal, except that there is a ribbon below the lamb and book marked RELIGION, and at base in small letters, PARKES. A proof struck in white metal. Size, 1·7.

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S MARY^S TEMPERANCE SOCIETY INST^D AT KILKENNY ALL SAINTS 1839. REV^D J. P. O'REILLY DIRECTOR. In centre a bust of the Virgin, with palm branches ; underneath, AIIOK — V.II.9 — O VIRGIN PURE — AS LILY FLOWER — MID OUR GREEN BOWER ERIN'S SONS HAIL THEE - PRAY US TEMPERANCE CHASTITY. On the arm of the virgin, in small letters, I PARKES F. Reverse. — PER IPSTUM ET CUM IPSO ET IN IPSO VINCES. I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE S . JOHN XIV. 6. A bust of Christ bearing cross, with palm branches underneath, and the words PRINCE OF PEACE — EVERY VICE PROSCRIBING — EVERY VIRTUE TEACHING — ALL HAIL - THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ERIN - LIKE THOSE OF RECHAB OF OLD, DRINK NO WINE - NOR STRONG DRINK EXCEPT MEDICALLY ADVISED. — SEE BIBLE. The artist's name is placed on the arm of bust. A proof struck in white metal. Size, 1·7.

Do. (2nd medal). — Obverse similar to last, but two small palm wreaths at sides of Virgin's bust, and under these AIIOK — V.II.9, the head is also surrounded by rays. Reverse. — similar to last, without the palm branches under head of Christ, which is also surrounded by rays and the inscription under head arranged in short lines not curved, as in last described medal. The artist's name, I PARKES F is placed on the arms of both figures. A proof in white metal. Size, 1·7.

WESTERN SCOTTISH TEMPERANCE UNION, INSTITUTED 1838. — Inscribed in centre : "TO ABSTAIN — FROM TAKING AND GIVING — INTOXICATING LIQUORS IS — THE BOND OF UNION" ; beneath, two clasped hands and Scottish thistles in wreaths. Reverse. — Similar to the "Total abstinence medal" already described. A bronze proof. Size, 2·1.

RELIGIOUS MEDAL. — Obverse bust of Christ to left, surrounded by rays — SALVATOR MUNDI. Reverse. — Bust of the Virgin, MATER SALVATORIS. In small letters underneath, PARKES. Struck in soft white metal. Size, 1·2. I do not know the history of this medal. It was probably made for some religious association or guild.

MEDALS INSCRIBED I. C. PARKES.

When Mr. Isaac Parkes retired from the active work of medallist designs, his son, Mr. I. C. Parkes, succeeded to his business, but found it more profitable to develop an extensive trade in other departments. However, for a few years medals continued to be struck bearing the letters I. C. PARKES. F.

VISIT OF THE QUEEN AND PRINCE ALBERT TO IRELAND, 1861. — The observe is struck from the old die of medal for 1849, made by I. Parkes. The reverse is inscribed : TO COMMEMORATE — HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY — AND ROYAL CONSORT'S — VISIT TO — IRELAND — 1861, surrounded by wreaths of roses, shamrocks, and thistles, springing from scrolls. I have a white metal proof. Size, 1·7.

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HIS R H PRINCE OF WALES K G. — Bust to left in military costume with star and sash ; underneath, in small letters, I.C.P. Reverse. — CEAD MILE FAILTE. Hibernia as a female to left, with harp and Irish hound, pointing to the rising sun, and a small ship approaching the shore ; behind are the ruins of a church and a round tower. In exergue, VISIT TO IRELAND — 1861.
This little medallet is struck in bronze. Size, 0·7. In 1861, August 22nd, Her Majesty and Prince Albert visited Ireland; on August 24 they reviewed the troops at the Curragh of Kildare, where the Prince of Wales had resided for some time.

ORANGE MEDAL. — Bust of William III., with flowing hair and laurel wreath, to left, in armour, covered by a mantle. Inscription the GLORIOUS PIOUS AND IMMORTAL MEMORY 1690. On the lower edge of bust in small letters I C PARKES F., and underneath NO SURRENDER. Reverse. — Inscribed, FOR THE LAWS AND CONSTITUTION AS ESTABLISHED UNDER WILLIAM IN 1691, with two flags crossed, one the Union flag, the other bearing the words DERRY BOYNE AUGHRIM ; above are a harp and crown ; underneath, two swords crossed and an open Bible HOLY BIBLE I THESS 4 c 9 v - I PET 2 c 17 v. Around a twined ribbon is inscribed FORWARD & PUT YOUR TRUST IN GOD & FEAR NO EVIL. I possess a bronze proof and also a gilt medal. Size, 1·5. This is one of the better known "Orange" medals worn by members of the Orange Society in Ireland.

ORANGE MEDAL (No. 2). — Obverse similar to that last described. Reverse. — A wreath of Orange lilies; in the centre 1019, and around it inscribed LOYAL AUGHERONIAN ORANGE LODGE. Struck in bronze. Size, 1·5.

ORANGE MEDAL (No. 3). — THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF KING WILLIAM. Inscribed round a statue of William III. on horse upon a pedestal with the date 1690. In smaller letters round the statue BOYNE — NO SURRENDER — AUGHRIM. On base-line to right in small letters I. C. PARKES, F. Reverse. — An open Bible, with divergent rays placed within a triangle, the sides of which are inscribed ORDER | LOVE | TRUTH. Outside, upon a garter, QUEEN AND CONSTITUTION. Above the triangle an imperial crown. Struck in white metal. A proof. Size, 1·7.

ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY PRIZE MEDAL. — The design is similar to Mossop's original medal, but presents differences in the copia, fruit, and flowers. The inscription NOSTRI PLENA LABORIS is in full-faced thick letters. Reverse. — The name of the successful competitor was engraved within a raised wreath of olive leaves. This is one of the numerous medals of similar character struck in different metals for prizes at the competition shows of the Society.

ST. PATRICK'S COLLEGE, CARLOW. — This medal was copied from and is similar to that made by Mr. Woodhouse, which I have already described,

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but the lettering of the inscription is smaller. The wreath on reverse is also different ; it consists of olive leaves and shamrocks, the inscription being PRÆSTANTI MORIBUS ET ARTIBUS. To the right of the College buildings on base-line is placed in small letters I C PARKES DUBLIN. I have a fine bronze proof. Size, 2·1.

WESLEYAN CONNEXIONAL SCHOOL, DUBLIN. — This inscription surrounds wreaths of olive leaf with blank centre for engraving ; underneath, in minute letters J.C.P. Reverse. — A draped female seated, crowning a lad who is reading from an open volume ; behind him is a terrestrial globe, and in the distance a temple on rocks. Surrounded by the letters - (.... Greek letters ....). On a separate line in exergue, I C PARKES DUBLIN. I possess a bronze proof, also an early impression of the reverse with blank obverse, struck in white metal. Size, 1·6.

SCHOOL MEDAL. — Obverse, Owl represented with two globes, books, and behind, a temple on rocks ; underneath, I C PARKES DUBLIN. Reverse. — Blank centre surrounded by olive wreaths. Struck in bronze. Size, 1·5.

DANIEL O'CONNELL. — Bust draped to left, D O'CONNELL ESQ M.P. Reverse. - a tomb surmounted with urn and two crosses, and inscribed D O'CONNELL | BORN | AUG 6 1775 | DIED AT GENOA | MAY 15 1847. In exergue, I.C.P. A medallet struck in brass. Size, 0·9.

BALLYMENA BALLYMONEY COLERAINE AND PORTRUSH JUNCTION RAILWAY. — Inscribed around a locomotive engine, beneath which is FREE TICKET | FOR LIFE, underneath the engine in small letters I C PARKES F. Reverse. — within a wreath of shamrocks, roses and thistles, PRESENTED — BY — WILLIAM DARGAN, ESQ. — TO — AN ORIGINAL PROMOTER — OF THE COMPANY — NOVEMBER — 1855. This is a well-struck medal. I have a proof in copper. Size, 1·6.

THE ST BRIDES—ST WERBUGHS—BAND OF HOPE TEMPERANCE UNION—SWIFT ALLEY. Below this is an open Bible inscribed with texts, and underneath, 1859 — WITH THE HELP OF GOD. Reverse. — Head of the Queen in high relief to left, pendant from the neck a medal with shamrocks, VICTORIA REGINA. In small letters under the head I C PARKES F. I have a fine white metal proof. Size, 1·7.
These Dublin parishes are portions of the old city. The dedication of St. Werburgh's originated with an early settlement of merchants from Bristol, where the saint was much revered.

LOUTH FARMING SOCIETY. — Underneath are wreaths of corn and shamrocks, the centre blank for engraving. Reverse. — Farm residence with yard having horse, cow, sheep, &c., also a plough. On base-line to left

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in small letters I C PARKES DUBLIN. My specimen of this medal is a bronze impression. Size, 1·7. It bears the date 1868, engraved on obverse.

CASHEL UNION AGRICUTURAL SOCIETY. — This medal is similar in obverse and reverse to that last described, but differing in the above inscription. The obverse also has the words PRESENTED TO. The specimen described was silver. Size, 1·7.

CASHEL ART AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, 1864, JOHN DAVID WHITE SECRETARY. — On the reverse a view of the Rock of Cashel. One hundred of these medals were struck in copper. Size, about 1·0. I have no impression of it.