86 
CALIFORNIA ILLUSTRATED. 
characteristic of the African race to manifest itself. I would 
recommend my American friends to select partners of the lighter 
color, as I am not prepared to say the odor is altogether pleasant. 
The order of the evening is to fill the floor; the music and 
dance commence; when a gentleman gives out, another takes 
his partner, and so on, until it is time for refreshments. The 
ladies never tire. 
