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53. face to face as is the custom in the strikeout: other Indian dances in other parts of the Country, but side by side sometimes crossing hand behind in an allemande figure and wheels around in that manner. The step is short & quick, and the music consisted of only a small gourd with little stones in it, which those on the floor rattled by striking it on their left hand, serving as an accompaniment to the voice with which it keep tune. The tune is low and melodious and the men in particular Sing well. -- the words are in the Yaqui tongue which I do not understand more than a few words. They kept the dance up till a late hour and afterwards Separated quietly. The Indians have various sorts of dances, one in particular called