The Washington herald., 1911-09-03
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1t proved that Ed was nearby, and in a
few minutes the happicst and proudest party
Of boys went out of that store that had ever
been seen in Armadale.
ITS worth all it cost, said or thought
every one, "and | hope it will encourage and
make them better boys"
As they had long journey before them,
inside of an hour all Of the people from the
Fnery were on their homeward course, the
road lined as far as could be seen with
teams and pedestrians, while the river was
dotted here and there with boats.
Before the Pine Piumes had reached their
homes, the Bonnie Blues were holding their
meeting of coincidence instead of rejoic-
ing,p as Harry Brown aptly expressed it.
Captain Thorn had wisely stayed away, for
there were more bitter denunciations against
him than it would be well to record, though
he deserved them all.
at was all due to him." declared one boy
after another. "for we might have whipped
them sure not
mot so fast" said Jay. Don't be too
hard on poor Matt, for ] can tell you he
feels bad enough over it, OF course he
spoiled what chance we had of winning but
! want to tell you when we take victory
from Abe York's Pine Plumes we have got
to work for II as we never have yet. But
must confess / never had a rival had 70
much respect for as ] have for Abe in his
innocent, rugged honesty"
But you don't mean to let them keep
the pennant Of Sunny River"
Not If we have the power to win it back,
as l think we have"
I'VE can never do it as long as Matt
Thorn is our captain, or is even a member
OF the club after what has happened. He
has been our evil genius from the first"
Hold on, fellows! that for which you
have wishes has at last taken place. 1t may
have come high, but think it was the cheap
est and easiest way out Of it. The secretary
has Mats resignation; he not only resigns
HIS office, hut he withdraws from the club"
Jay checked the outburst of rejoicing by
rapping snartly for order, and then when
Captain Thorns resignation read it was
accepted by unanimous vote. Of course a
new election had TO follow, and nothing that
Jay could say against it could keep the club
from making him its captain.
When this was done Harry Brown moved
that a challenge be sent to the Pine Pmmes
as soon as might be for another race This,
too, was voted unanimously.
Another vote OF especial Importance was
made IN clecting Harry Brown as coxswain,
following IN this respect the example of their
rivals.
Now we can defy Abe York to snatch
another victory from us"
Every member felt this confidence
Meanwhile the Pine Plumes were received
had not thought Of. An ovation was ten
dered them that very night, notwithstanding
that the majority of those present had walk.
ed sixteen miles that day.
speeches were made that would have
amused even their defeated rivals, and had
a stranger accidentally appeared on the
scene, he would have supposed some AIexan-
der had conquered a new world As soon
as he had the opportunity. Abe made a
speech containing much wisdom in an unpoI-
ished state:
ut looks to me now, boys, as if this vic
tory OF ours Is going to be worse than a
defeat to you. But maybe you will get over
this tomorrow. and when the new of these
new clothes gets worn of, you will feel like