THE WONDERS OF THE SHORE. 19] 
to apply St. Paul’s words by no means irreverently 
or fancifully, “ which do but gender strife ;’—not in 
these pedantries is that moral training to be found, 
for which we have been lauding the study of Natural 
History: but in healthful walks and voyages out of 
doors, and in careful and patient watching of the 
living animals and plants at home, with an observa- 
tion sharpened by practice, and a temper calmed by 
the continual practice of the naturalist’s first virtues 
—patience and perseverance. 
Practical directions for forming an “ Aquarium ” 
may be found in Mr. Gosse’s book bearing that name, 
at pp. 101, 255, e¢ seg.; and those who wish to carry 
out the notion thoroughly, cannot do better than buy 
his book, and take their choice of the many different 
forms of vase, with rockwork, fountains, and other 
pretty devices which he describes. 
But the many, even if they have Mr. Gosse’s book, 
will be rather inclined to begin with a small attempt ; 
especially as they are probably half sceptical of the 
possibility of keeping sea-animals inland without 
changing the water. A few simple directions, there- 
