I suppose you'll
be at the big parade this evening?"
"What parade?"
"The scouts are to turn out in a body, when they will be inspected by
the Lieutenant-Governor. He is to give them an address, so I
understand, on the Y. M. C. A. grounds. It will be a big affair, and
well worth attending."
This was too good an opportunity to miss, so the captain and Rod went
early to the place of meeting. The former wished to see what other
scouts did, and he had planned to come to the city on purpose to visit
several of the troops in their own rooms. But now he could view them
all together, which would be far better.
At half past seven the mayor, with several of the city officials,
accompanied the Lieutenant-Governor as he rode up in a big auto. They
all dismounted and took their seats upon the temporary grand-stand
which had been erected. They had not long to wait ere the sound of
music was heard, and presently down the street the head of the big
procession appeared in view. As the scouts swung up, Rod's heart beat
fast, and even the captain stood straighter than usual. There was
something inspiring about the way those boys, six hundred strong,
advanced, in full uniform, with sloping staves.
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