in examining the boys. It was the day before the meeting when the
captain proudly presented each scout with his second-class badge.

"There, I'm thankful that's over," and he gave a deep sigh of relief.
"Yez kin hold up yer heads now among the rest. I wish it was the
first-class badge, though. Yez should have it by this time, and I
guess ye would if we hadn't spent so much time in earnin' money."

The morning of the Review was clear and warm, and the scouts in full
uniform were early on the grounds. The flags were all arranged, and
everything was in readiness for the meeting. Word had passed
throughout the parish that the Lieutenant-Governor was to be present,
and all during the morning people kept coming, some by motor-boats, and
others by teams. They brought their dinners with them, intending to
make a holiday of it. Even Tom Dunker was there with his family. He
had no use for Captain Josh or the scouts, but he did want to see the
Lieutenant-Governor, and hear what he had to say.

When the _River Queen_ at last appeared in sight, the wharf was black
with people. As the steamer drew near and gave forth two raucous
blasts, a band on board began to play the National Anthem. When this
was ended, the scouts, crowding the bow, gave three cheers and a
"tiger." Flags were flying fore and aft, and as the river was like a
mirror, the _River Queen_ presented a perfect picture of majestic
gracefulness as if proud of the load she was carrying.

Captain Josh with his scouts kept guard at the outer edge of the wharf,
and stood at attention as the various troops filed ashore. When at
last the Lieutenant-Governor and several noted men came out, the boys
gave the full salute, and then preceded them to the main highway where