FIRE, methods of making, 22 FISH-- methods of catching, 25 varieties of, 25 FISHING-- harpooning at night, 25 methods of, 25 torch used in, 25 FOOD-- animals used as, by ancient inhabitants, 55 kind and method of eating modified by contact with more civilized communities, 22 method of serving and eating, 22 preparation and serving of, 21 snakes used as, 24 turtles' eggs used as, 24 FOWLS, use of, in Cha chac ceremony, 45 FURNITURE-- description of, 27 hammocks conspicuous articles of, 27 GAME-- pursuit of, 23 traps used in capturing, 24 GAME BIRDS AND ANIMALS-- list of, 24 preparation and curing of, for future use, 21 GAMES-- of the ancient inhabitants, 56 played by adults and children, 39 HAMMOCKS-- conspicuous articles of furniture, 27 hiding places for "cooties", 27 HEADDRESSES-- ancient warriors and priests, 52 animals carved in wood, 52 HENEQUEN FIBER-- method of cleaning, 30 uses of, 31 HOMES, not particular as to cleanliness of, 16 HOOKWORMS, prevalent, due to earth-eating habits of children, 37 HOUSES-- ancient, description of, 53 built with assistance of neighbors, 26 method of construction, 26 HUNTING, torch used in, 24 ICAICHE, estimate of population, 13 IMMORALITY, brought about by cheapness of rum, 33 INDIANS, causes of early deaths, 34 ITZAS, occupying western British Honduras, 13 LIVERPOOL MUSEUM, objects from collection of, 13 MACAPAL-- carried by children, causing bowlegs, 16 description of its use, 15 habits acquired by constant carrying of, 16 weighted with stones as counterpoise in traveling, 16 MACHETE, used as tool and weapon, 28