In Memorium: Sir Antonio Brady. 101
we owe the method by which these ancient relics can be
removed from their earthy sepulchres intact.
It is quite unnecessary here to give any minute particulars
of the contents of the Brady Collection. In the papers by
Mr. Walker and Dr. Woodward, already published in our
'Transactions,' will be found lists and descriptions of all the
species obtained at Ilford. Sir Antonio always wished the
specimens to go to the East London Museum, in the esta-
blishment and success of which he took so much interest;
but, as often happens, official red-tapeism prevented this,
and the bones of the Ilford Mammoths and their companions
may now be studied in the magnificent Palaeontological
Galleries of the Natural History Museum, South Kensington.
Such work as that performed by Sir Antonio Brady is of the
greatest value to the progress of Natural Science, and it is
there fully illustrated; no more characteristic monument
could be desired to perpetuate memories of the energy and
foresight of this "genial Elephant-hunter of the Boding
Valley" ; while his high character as a Christian gentleman,
his ready kindness and hospitality, will long endear his name
to his friends and neighbours.
(The portrait which accompanies this notice represents
Sir Antonio Brady some years before his death. It is drawn
by T. Scott from a photograph by Maul & Co., kindly lent
for that purpose by Lady Brady, and engraved by Pearson).