MEDAL FROM THE BOARD OF TRADE.
The medal, which is said to be a fine specimen of artistic beauty and elegant workmanship, bears the following device:—One side of the medal represents a group on a raft. One of the men is seated on a spar, waving a handkerchief, as a signal to a small boat seen in the distance; another is supporting a sailor who appears in a drowning state. There is also a female holding a child in her arms, the sea having a stormy appearance. The group forms a most interesting allegory. On the obverse side is a large profile of Her Majesty, the border bearing the following inscription:—
'Awarded by the Board of Trade for Gallantry in Saving Life.—V.R.'
Engraved round the edge are the following words:
'Presented to John Ellerthorpe in Acknowledgment of his repeated Acts of Gallantry in Saving Life. 1861.'
It is enclosed in an elegant Morocco case, the lid of which has inscribed upon it, in gilt letters:—
'Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, Awarded to John Ellerthorpe.'
In presenting this handsome testimonial, Mr. Brown said:—
He quite agreed with the Chairman that the last great day alone would reveal the consequences of Ellerthorpe's bravery. He had to present to him what he might fairly call a national testimonial, as it was from a branch of our national institutions—the Board of Trade. He had very great pleasure in presenting it to him, and he earnestly prayed that none of his children might ever have to do for him what he had done for his own father. He wished him long life to wear the medal of honour.