Is it the custom to march along the
principal streets and out along the boulevards?"

This idea was so laughable to Harry and Uraso and Muro, that they had a
fit of laughter. The two Chiefs were just like boys, and entered in to
the spirit of the undertaking with a vim that pleased the boys.

They fairly flew to the landing, and manned the boat. "We have come for
the flag," announced George, as Stut was looking on the excitable boys.

"Why not take both of them?" responded Stut.

"Certainly," answered Harry. "I had forgotten about the other. And while
we are about it, why not have the band come along?"

This was answered by a shout. One of the new acquirements of the natives
of Wonder Island, was music, and when the boys returned from the States
they brought along several fine sets of band instruments, one set of
which was always on the vessel, and was used for evening concerts.

"Where is Mano?" asked Harry.

Mano was the leader of the ship's band, but he was not to be found.

"John sent for Mano an hour ago, and he is now in the village."

"Then send for him at once. Tell him he must be here as soon as John is
through with him," said George.

While the flags were being wrapped up one of the small boats came from
the shore, and Mano stepped out.

Harry ran up and said: "Get the boys and the instruments ready. You must
play for us to-day during the ceremonies."

Mano smiled as he answered: "John told me about it last night, and I
went over merely to find out what music I should take."

"So John tried to steal a march on us?" remarked Harry. "How soon will
you be ready?"

"We are all ready now. I was told at the Chief's house that the
procession would start in a half hour."

When the flags were brought out it was Mano's time to stare. "I think,"
he said, "that will surprise John, but the idea is a proper one."

The band comprised nine musicians and the two drummers. The moment they
landed the band formed four abreast, and directly behind were the two
boys with the Stars and Stripes. To the tune of "Columbia, the Gem of
the Ocean," they marched straight to the home of the Chief.

The crashing music, and the magnificent flags brought pandemonium to
that savage village. Nothing like it had ever been known before. Long
before the band reached the Palace all the inhabitants of the town had
rushed down, and at Uraso's and Muro's suggestion the people followed
behind, and thus made a procession which was the