. Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years. old Spain is the bull-fight so popular an institution. And, after all, bull-fighting seems more or less appropriate to the peculiarcivilization of Mexico. The picturesque setting that is given there calls upvaguely the bouts in the amphitheatre in the days of Roman glory. The new bull ring in Calle Oaxaca, with a seating capacity of twentythousand was during the Centennial a scene of wonderful animation when acorrida de luxo was offered by the government to the visiting ambassadors. 216 MEXICO Among the higher classes, s
. Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years. old Spain is the bull-fight so popular an institution. And, after all, bull-fighting seems more or less appropriate to the peculiarcivilization of Mexico. The picturesque setting that is given there calls upvaguely the bouts in the amphitheatre in the days of Roman glory. The new bull ring in Calle Oaxaca, with a seating capacity of twentythousand was during the Centennial a scene of wonderful animation when acorrida de luxo was offered by the government to the visiting ambassadors. 216 MEXICO Among the higher classes, social life in the republic is most charming. Whilethere is great ceremony and conventionality, refinement, culture, unfailing court-esy, and delicate gallantry prevail. The scholar, the artist, and the litterateurmay all find congenial society. Hospitality is as generous as it is has only to be properly introduced to be the recipient of lavish gifts of flowers, birds, curios, and even valuable relics are offered withprincely STAIRWAY LEADING TO LOUNGING-ROOM IN SPANISH CASINO.
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