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Our next stop was at a small lake a few miles north of Mexico City, 

 in which we planted twenty cans of black bass. We accomplished all 

 this with the loss of but two fish. 



We were met at Mexico City and taken to dinner at the magnificent 

 restaurant ' ' Chapultepec, ' ' at the foot of the castle of the same name, 

 which once was the home of Montezuma. Wc quartered at the St. 



Fig. 55. I'lanting black bass in Lake Chapala, Me.Kico. 



Francis Hotel, then a magnificent hostelry of the old Mexican type, and 

 were royally entertained by the government. AVhile there an amusing 

 incident occurred, which illustrates the manner in which we were 

 entertained. After signing the meal check, showing what we had 

 received and the cost of the same, which was paid by the Mexican gov- 

 ernment, our interpreter came to us and said, "We observe there is 

 no wine or liquor charged. Is it because you do not drink wines or 

 liquors, or do we not have the kind you are used to drinking? If not, 

 we will get the brands you care most for." We thanked him and 



Fig. 56. Scenes at a bull fight at which employees of Fish and Game Commission 

 were guests after coTiveying California black bass to Mexico City for planting. 



