40 The South Australian Naturalist. 



an aquarium worthy of this, the 'Quceu City of the South.' In 

 my own mind there is ono jihice for such an aquarium — Glenelg. 

 During visits recently paid to this seaside resort 1 have been 

 impressed with the ])otentialities offered by those hnge dis- 

 carded structures of concrete, prepared for the ill-fated break- 

 water. I understand that these strnctnres are now to be re- 

 moved, doubtless at great cost. Cajinot they, in some way, be 

 utilised for a building for an aquarium? I have not examined 

 them with such object in view, but we might interest those who 

 have the ordering of things, aiid ascertain if the structures 

 could be utilised in the desired direction; if they could be allo- 

 cated for the purpose, and, finally, if the necessary funds could 

 be raised? If the money to be spent on the removal of the 

 blocks were to be devoted to their re-erection, in or near their 

 present site, little more might be necessary to complete the 

 building. The question of tanks and pumps would have to be 

 considered, but "^^•ith electricity at hand pumps could be run 

 much cheaper than, say, at the Melbourne Aquarium, where 

 expensive engines are installed. The claims of an aquarium 

 as an educational medium, and as a source of interest and 

 pleasure, should need no pressing, but I Avould advocate an 

 aquarium pure and simple, not an excuse for the introduction 

 of. a dancing saloon, variety show and other entertainments, 

 which have their legitimate and separate functions and patrons. 

 The erection of an aquarium at Glenelg would be a tremendous 

 asset to the place, and would provide an attraction, of which 

 there are not too many. The residents of Glenelg might, there- 

 fore, be reasonably disposed to view the matter favourably, 

 and give, at any rate, some moral support to any scheme that 

 tends to poi)ularise the resort." 



* Excursion, March 25, to Glenelg". — At the special invitation 



of the Mayor of Glenelg a large party of members of the Field 

 Naturalists' Section and Aquarium Society visited the Bay, 

 under the leadership of Mr. Edgar R. Waite, to examine the 

 caissons prepared for the breakwater there, and to investigate 

 their suitability for use in connection with the establishment of 

 an aquarium at our premier watering-place. Some time was 

 spent in examining the caissons and inspecting the site. It 

 was considered that use might be made of some of the caissons. 

 Mr. Waite ijointed out the desirability of establishing a sea- 

 water aquarium at Glenelg, providing, as it would, pleasure 

 and instruction for visitors. The meeting was unanimously in 

 favour of the project, and a motion was carried that the 



