Each band had its leader, and each tried to outdo the others in the oddity of performance, vigor of dancing and coarseness of jest.

Much fun and laughter were caused by their antics.

Meantime, boys and young women were busied as waiters.

Cups of steaming _atole_, delicious _tortillas_, hot _tamales_ were distributed until everyone, including the strangers, were supplied.

No one ate until the whole company had been served, when the town officials set the example and all fell to feasting.