Sight-seeing in South America . ahalf ago the hotel was closed. Unable to resume with-out the games, they secured the concession of the govern-ment to continue them. Gambling is now its chief sup-port. The government receives the three dollars admis-sion to the gambling hall, and thirty per cent, of the earn-ings besides. During the promenade hour, about ten oclock in theevening, the Parque Urbano is crowded. From nine toeleven in the morning, and from five to seven thirty inthe evening, are the popular bathing hours. Small bathhouses on wheels are pulled in and out of the water byhorses, so t
Sight-seeing in South America . ahalf ago the hotel was closed. Unable to resume with-out the games, they secured the concession of the govern-ment to continue them. Gambling is now its chief sup-port. The government receives the three dollars admis-sion to the gambling hall, and thirty per cent, of the earn-ings besides. During the promenade hour, about ten oclock in theevening, the Parque Urbano is crowded. From nine toeleven in the morning, and from five to seven thirty inthe evening, are the popular bathing hours. Small bathhouses on wheels are pulled in and out of the water byhorses, so that bathers do not have to appear on thebeach. Entering the bath house on dry sand they emergefrom it in the deep water. Men use one side of thepier and women the other. The use of separate bathingplaces at the coast is characteristic of South America. Montevideo 179 A much frequented pleasure resort and playground isthe Villa Dolores. This villa is owned by a private citi-zen. Don Alejo Rossely Riue, and was opened free to the. By J. D. Pel Stately Cranes iUncclier tourists. The usual entrance fee is devoted tocharity. IJirds of varied plumage and animals fromevery part of the world arc gathered here. Arrange-ments are made for all sports and amusements for chil- 180 SigJit-Sccing in Soiitli America dren. Lakes, water-falls, and artificial grottoes, in whichare imitated artificial stalactites and stalagmites, andimitations of old Ronian ruins tlone in cement, all makethis one of the delightful spots of the city. Three smalllion cubs, just a week old, furnished much amusement
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