An article which describes the collection at the Horniman Free Museum; the author of the article is very complimentary, noting that the museum is the first one that the “country could boast”. Additionally, the author goes as far as to say that “there is no excuse for the South Londoner who does not accept Mr Horniman’s invitation to inspect his curios” indicating their strong admiration for the museum’s collection. The curator Mr Quick is also mentioned, described appreciatively as “courteously and learned”, with regard to the fact that visitors may have the opportunity to meet him upon their entry to the museum. The antiquities which are remarked upon by the author are similar to some of the descriptions in previous catalogue entries. Some of these artefacts are accompanied by images of them. Most notably among these descriptions is a Dahomeyan war drum, which is described to be “decorated with skulls and thigh bones”, along with other instruments from various cultures – the description of the stringed instruments is accompanied with images of them. Some of the artefacts listed are similar to the descriptions of those mentioned in previous catalogue entries, most notably the mentioning if the African lion and other birds and animals. Additionally, the author notes the number of visitors on Boxing Day and the Wednesday afterwards (2225 and 1372 respectively). The article also describes the members of the public who are welcome to attend the museum including clubs, schools and societies.
