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Show lorn-ting in Ifrlci. Stnrry ing among the Wa Teita, as with most African tribes, is simply munition of purchasing the bride from her parenK Tiie price of one of Ihe-c oleaginous and bead bejeweleil damsels fpresumabl bead and all) is three or four cons. The iot damsel, in accordance Willi an ancient customVif the tribe, niTtctlng to rice from the consummation consum-mation of her own happiness, run awa and hi Je-s in the hut or some relative. Collecting his friends, and armed witli the search warrant of time-honored custom, the groom then enters and searches boum after houe where he fancies his bride may be concealed. At length tlis shrinking maiden is discovered amid much merriment, merri-ment, and Is drawn triumphantly from her hiding place. Four of the groom's asl.t int, selling each an armor h-g, then enrrv her ofT to her new hoMie londjii UlutCraCeii A'art |