CHILDREN OF THE SOUTH Photo by Lehnert and Landrock These children-half Arab, half negro-are descendants of negro slaves from the west coast of Africa. "The French have made public instruction compulsory throughout Tunisia, and even in the far-away Troglodyte villages small schools are to be found, which as a rule are attended only by boys, but some of the broad-minded and intelligent Arabs are sending their daughters. The result of these public schools is that the younger generation can speak, read, and write excellent French, whereas most of the older men do not understand a word" (see text, page 62). This is a typical mill for grinding cereals, such as is found all over North Africa, the motive power being furnished by the mule, that can be dimly discerned in the darkness. The Arab owner did not want to be photographed, so he threw his bernous over his head at the critical moment. A FENCE OF PRICKLY PEAR Photo by Lehnert and Landrock From Morocco to Egypt the prickly pear, or Barbary fig (Opuntia ficus indica) is used to form the hedges. with which a herd of 500 camels will cat to the ground a large pasturage of prickly pear from 8 to 10 feet high. disappear like magic" (see text, page 65). "It is amazing to see the rapidity |