im, and he tossed
the toys one by one to the children as he passed by. His Ryls and Knooks
marched close behind him.

Queen Zixi of Ix came after; then John Dough and the Cherub, with the
rubber bear named Para Bruin strutting between them on its hind legs;
then the Queen of Merryland, escorted by her wooden soldiers; then King
Bud of Noland and his sister, the Princess Fluff; then the Queen of Ev
and her ten royal children; then the Braided Man and the Candy Man, side
by side; then King Dox of Foxville and King Kik-a-bray of Dunkiton, who
by this time had become good friends; and finally Johnny Dooit, in his
leather apron, smoking his long pipe.

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These wonderful personages were not more heartily cheered by the people
than were those who followed after them in the procession. Dorothy was a
general favorite, and she walked arm in arm with the Scarecrow, who was
beloved by all. Then came Polychrome and Button-Bright, and the people
loved the Rainbow's pretty Daughter and the beautiful blue-eyed boy as
soon as they saw them. The shaggy man in his shaggy new suit attracted
much attention because he was such a novelty. With regular steps tramped
the machine-man Tik-tok, and there was more cheering when the Wizard of
Oz followed in the procession. The Woggle-Bug and Jack Pumpkinhead were
next, and behind them Glinda the Sorceress and the Good Witch of the
North. Finally came Billina, with her brood of chickens to whom she
clucked anxiously to keep them together and to hasten them along so they
would not delay the procession.

Another band followed, this time the Tin Band of the Emperor of the
Winkies, playing a beautiful march called, "There's No Plate like Tin."
Then came the servants of the Royal Palace, in a long line, and behind
them all the people joined the procession and marched away through the
emerald gates and out upon the broad green.

Here had been erected a splendid pavilion, with a grandstand big enough
to seat all the royal party and those who had taken part in the
procession. Over the pavilion, which was of green silk and cloth of
gold, countless banners waved in the breeze. Just in front of this, and
connected with it by a runway, had been built a broad platform, so that
all the spectators could see plainly the entertainment provided for
them.

The Wizard now became Master of Ceremonies, as Ozma had placed the
conduct of the performance in his hands. After the people had all
congregat