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 3d of July, and a grand parade on the 4th, in which the Toxophilites and Scouts both took part. There was a good deal of rivalry between these two organizations—so much, indeed, that the usual exhibition drill at the park was given by the military company, thus putting it out of the power of either club to crow over the other. But still there was considerable crowing done, especially by Tom Bigden and a few envious fellows like him.

"Don't you remember what vociferous applause the Toxophilites received last 4th?" said he, to his cousins.

"Yes; and I remember how mad you were about it, too," replied Loren.

"I know it. I couldn't bear to see them throw on so many airs, but I little thought that I should aid in making them take back seats at their next parade. I have yet to see any one who will say that the Scouts didn't do just as line marching in the procession as the Toxophilites did."

Of course I did not see the parade, and neither did I witness the sports that were held during the canoe meet, for I was shut up in Joe's