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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