The clear sky was the symbol of peace, of happiness and of prosperity, conditions the very opposite of those that attended war.
When a peace ceremony was in progress, if a storm arose it was looked upon as an omen of disaster.

At such a time, when clouds gathered, the people joined in ceremonial songs and appeals for clear sky, the symbol of peace.
The following dramatic dance and the accompanying songs are employed on such an occasion.

The songs are taken from ceremonies used to promote peace.
_Properties_ .-- Staffs, about three feet long, with small blue flags, as many as there are dancers, the same number of blue head-bands and blue sashes.

The latter are to be worn from the right shoulder across the breast and tied at the waist under the left arm.

A drum.
_Directions_ .-- This dance belongs to both sexes and boys and girls should, if possible, join in it.
THE DANCE All the dancers stand facing the East, in one or more rows deep, according to the number, their staffs held in the right hand so that the flags will hang in front of each dancer, covering the chest, as they begin the following song: Song No.