Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-07-29
SANTA MONICA.
An Aquarium TO be Established
Here-The Polo Game.

Here-Ihe ROlO Games
Mr.. T. w. Parkes, the well-known
architect of Pasadena, arrived here today
in connection with big enterprise that
has been set afoot. About two months
ago Prof. G. F. Holder conceived the idea
that frst-class aquarium would prove q
remunerstive attraction in this part of
the country, and after due counsel Santa
Monica was selected as the most suitable
location for such an affair. The matter
was broached to Senator Jones and MIR.
Abbot Kinney, and they thinking the
project good one, instructed Mr.. Parkes
to draw up the plans. AS at present out
lined the proposition is as follows The
aquarium is to be erected as near the
the ocean as possible, SO as to permit of
the easy pumping OF water, and the total
expense for construction, stocking, etc.,
is estimated at $1,000. The build
ing will be 800 feet long and
about thirty-five feet in height
and the expenses will be apportioned as
follows: Machinery, $4,000; general con,
struction of framework, $50, 900; brick
work, cement, tiling and drainage, $17,-
095; one inch plate glass for tanks,
So, 600; service pipe to tanks, $780,
Stocking, incidentals and balance in hand
for preliminary operations, $l8 ,405. The
construction of the building will include
an aquarium 62x1000 feet, shark tank
8x42 feet, table tanks, marine hall tanks,
seal pond fernery, sea lions quarters,
plunge bath for bathers, 30x9O; ladies'
lavatory and shower baths, dressing
rooms, library, study, promenade,
dining room, kitchens, balcony
and band stand. 1t is also
proposed to establish station for the
United States Fish Commission and q
wheather bureau. As to obtaining the
stock, there will not be many difficulties
as a system Of interchange will be estab.
lished, with aquariums in other coun.
tries, and that this will work is proven
by the fact that Los Angeles county last
week shipped twenty cases of sea-lions
to the East and Europe. The plans are
to be laid before Senator Jones at once,
and if everything is satisfactory the site
will be located and work Immediately
commenced.
One of the most interesting polo games
of the season was played at the Polo
grounds this afternoon and was witnessed
by large attendance. The object was
to test the players who are to appear at
the Agricultural Park on August Sd. The
contestants were Messrs. Proctor, Carter,
Woodhouse and Edmunds versus Messrs
Bolton, Machell, Young and Parker.
Everything ls in readiness for the bal
loon ascension and parachute jump
which will take place at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon. The railroads are
making preparations for an enormous
rush.
The Jinglers met with a good recep.
ton here, and their performances last
night and tonight will net them a neat
little sum.
There has been a big rush at the Area
dia today in anticipation of the ball this
evening.
The pavilions erected by Mr.. Scott at
the north end of the Arcadia bathhouse,
were completed today, and are fine
pieces of work.
MIR. and Mrs. Andrew Glassell arrived
at the Arcadia today.
Miss F. Gephard, Miss Nettie Gephard
and Miss Alice Grimes were at the Area.
dia today.
Judge Fitzgerald was noticeable on the
sands this afternoon.
Mr.. Geo. Andrews has taken a tent
for the season on North Beach.
Mr.. J. Fl. Schumacher of San Quentin
sought recreation on the sands today.
Captain Bolton and Mr.. R. A. Chad
wick, the polo players, are at the Ar
cadia.
Mr.. J. H. Bryson and Colonel E. E.
Hewitt were among the many on the
sands today.
D. Il. Irland, G. Bassiotz, D. McCool.
L. G. Girdon and wife, Mrs. G. HI.
Drakenfeld. Mrs Dennis and son, L
Roserblatt, F. W. Kringel, Mrs. Gibbs,
Miss Nellie G. Gibbs, G. II. Stoll, F.
Lunt and G. F. Mcclellan arrived at the
Arcadia today. FL.
July 26, 1889.