The arrival of Columbus on the shores of the new world could not have been more astounding to the natives than was the coming of the Wood Lake squadron to the boys of Oaklawn.
"Sheer off, Charley, to the port side of the river, and we will come into line.

The river is wide enough here, I believe.

Up with the green!" On dashed the boats in the rear till they came into the line.

The river widened into a kind of pond; but the line stretched clear across it--making a very imposing appearance.
"Slowly; cease--rowing!" continued Frank.

"Ready--up!" and the sixty-eight oars of the fleet glittered in the sunshine before the astonished Oaklawners, who were gathered in great numbers on the shore and bridge.
"Well, Tony, the cruise is up," said Frank, when the Dip came into line.
"Yes," replied the pilot, pointing under the bridge, where the river dashed its foaming waters down a long reach of half-exposed rocks.