“I guess those girls of Wako Tribe will have some stunts to show, too,” added Edith.
“I think I will plan a programme that will give each Woodcrafter time and opportunity to show what he or she has done this summer,” suggested Mrs. Remington.
“Yes, mother, do that!” came a chorus of voices, so the Lady of the Island produced an elaborate programme that later was entered in the Tally Book as one of the Grand Councils—and the best ever held on the Island.
From that day until the time the expected tourists were to arrive, many hours were given to finishing up the lists for claiming coups and Honours.
Birds, flowers, insects and fish were catalogued and learned by every one until the required number for each coup or honour were secured.
Athletics and Camp Crafts were displayed to the necessary witnesses until Fred declared that he would demand the pay for the office for Recording Secretary if the writing kept up much longer.
But all mundane things have an end and so has the waiting for an important event.
Uncle Bill and Mr. Remington met at last on their ‘insular plane’ just before the arrival of the guests at Camden. They proved to be of great assistance when it came to arranging the rules and regulations of the water-sports planned.
Then the day the touring cars arrived at Rosemary, every Islander was up and ready to jump into the launch immediately after breakfast. They intended to act as escort for Uncle Tom’s power-boat which would convey the visitors.
The Council Ring had been elaborately decorated with totems painted on the round and oval bread-boards salvaged from the wrecked Katahdin, and flags waved in the breeze—the glorious Stars and Stripes evident above all.