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captain in the army; and the son's decided taste for art led to his being apprenticed to Simon Verpoyle, an Italian settled in Dublin, whose best claim to remembrance is that he was Smith's master. The first work which he executed on commencing his public career was a fine statue of Dr. Lucas in white marble, made in the year 1772, preserved in the City Hall, Cork Hill. This spirited figure, which is said to be a striking likeness of Lucas, procured for the artist abundance of reputation, but obtained for him slight patronage, for until 1802 he had little occupation beyond making chimney-pieces and ornamental designs. When James Gandon, the architect, arrived in Dublin he at once recognized Smith's talents, and availed himself of his skill, setting him to work at modelling twelve figures to represent the principal rivers in Ireland, for decorating the new Custom House, which was then in process of being erected. For the portico of the Four Courts he made figures of Justice, Clemency, Mercy, Minerva, and Moses, all works of special merit; also two caryatid figures and two groups in bas-relief for the King's Inns. His last public employment was to prepare the corbels, heads for keystones, and cherubs' heads, cut in black marble, for ornamenting the Chapel Royal in the Castle of Dublin. These he did not live to complete, but they were ably finished after his designs by his son, who also succeeded him in the mastership of the School of Sculpture founded by the exertions of the Dublin Society. Smith likewise made the figure of Saint Andrew crucified, which decorated the exterior of the Round Church, St. Andrew-street (erected on the site of the old Danish Thingmote of the city of Dublin), until the destruction of that church by fire ; and the three figures which are placed on the south front of the Bank of Ireland.

The Mossops, both father and son, enjoyed the friendship and assistance of Edward Smith in prosecuting their art as medallists; it is therefore appropriate that his portrait and name should be preserved and appear on the list of our special Irish medals.

FRANCIS JOHNSTON, P.R.H.A.- Medal thus inscribed around head, which looks to left : underneath in minute letters, W WOODHOUSE FECIT. The reverse is inscribed around edge, ROYAL HIBERNIAN ACADEMY | INCORPORATED BY CHARTER MDCCCXXIV ; and in the centre, ACADEMY HOUSE | ERECTED AT THE EXPENSE | OF WILLIAM JOHNSTON ESQ^R| MDCCXXIV. Struck in bronze. Size, 1·7. Around the edge of one of these medals which I have is inscribed in raised letters, PRIZE MEDAL ROYAL IRISH ART UNION 1843.

Mr. Johnston was born in the North of Ireland. When residing in Armagh he erected the Cathedral Tower; and afterwards, on removing to Dublin, he completed the Chapel Royal, designed St. George's Church in 1802; the Cashier's Office in the Bank of ireland in 1804; the Dublin Post Office in 1807, and the Richmond Penitentiary. He acquired a large fortune from his profession, and munificently endowed the Royal Hibernian Academy, by erecting their Academy house in Lower Abbey-street at an expense of £14,000. He died in 1829.

Before the year 1823 the Exhibitions of works of Irish artists had undergone repeated changes, from William-street to Hawkins-street and College-green, all unsuitable localities, from deficient accommodation. They now obtained a Royal Charter, and through the liberality of Mr. Johnston, their president, were presented with an appropriate building

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for holding their annual exhibitions. His widow augmented this valuable donation by adding a gallery for sculpture, fitted to contain a collection of casts from the antique, presented by the Marquis of Anglesea. This gallery was likewise utilized as a school for Art students, until Sir Thomas Jones, out of his private means, placed a spacious room at their disposal, well suited for their requirements, where free instruction is afforded to all persons capable of availing themselves of it. One silver and two bronze medals are annually given, along with other valuable rewards, and lectures are delivered during each session by the President and Professors on subjects relating to Art.

VERY REVEREND DEAN DAWSON.- Bust to left, robed as Chancellor to the Knights of St. Patrick. Inscribed, THE VERY REV^D HENRY RICHARD DAWSON D.S.P.D. ; and underneath, in minute letters, W WOODHOUSE FECIT. The reverse design represents a tomb with allegorical figures lamenting ; there are two adults, an aged man, and children. In exergue, OB OCT XXIV | MDCCCXL ; and at the sides, WOODHOUSE F DUBLIN. Size, 1·7. A few medals are met struck in silver; it is oftener seen in bronze, and I have a white metal proof taken from the dies before striking the ordinary impressions. I must confess I do not like the portrait on this medal.

Dean Dawson was a distinguished antiquary, whose valuable collection of coins, medals, and Irish antiquities, were purchased for upwards of £1,000 for the Museum of the Royal Irish Academy. He was a younger son of Arthur Dawson, Esq., of Castle Dawson, county Londonderry, a member of the Irish Parliament. His valuable memoir on our Irish medallists and other works in the Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy contain a large amount of valuable information. After his death the Irish Art Union, in 1842, to encourage the manufacture of Irish medals and medallic art in Ireland, gave Mr. Woodhouse a prize of £20 for the dies of this medal, the reverse of which was designed by I. Burton, Esq. They issued twenty-five impressions, struck in silver obtained from Irish mines, and several made in bronze as Art Prizes, Stewart Blacker, Esq., being secretary.

OLIVER GOLDSMITH.- Draped bust to left, inscribed with Goldsmith's name, and on the arm, in small letters, WOODHOUSE FCT. Reverse.- Wreaths of olive and palm, with the words, BORN 10^th NOV^R 1728 | DIED 4^th April | 1774. Size, 1·75. I possess a fine proof struck in white metal. This medal was also made for the Dublin Art Union, and, the original dies having broken, Mr. Woodhouse prepared a replica, which his son completed, with the view of its being adopted by the Goldsmith Club. The intention was not carried out.

PETER PURCELL, ESQ.- Bust to right, with inscription of name beneath, in small letters, W WOODHOUSE FECIT. Reverse represents a cenotaph with urn; at the sides are seated children, one bearing a sheaf of wheat and the other a wheel ; the cenotaph is inscribed, BORN 1788 | DIED 1846. in larger letters around border is, ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND 1841. In the exergue in small letters appears the artist's name Size, 2·05. The medal in my possession is struck in bronze.

The portrait is well executed; it commemorates one of Ireland's true patriots. Mr. Purcell was engaged for many years in carrying the mails by coach through Ireland, and became principal originator of the

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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.

I possess a bronze proof struck without the rings, also a silver

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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,