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minute letters, I W. Around the arms, PATR DUN EQ AUR NOSOCOMII SCHOLÆ
MEDICINÆ IN HIBERN FUNDR. 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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