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Marovoay
along the center row of trees in the
main street they had many spheric lanterns. They lit about six thirty
and about seven the band reassembled.
This time it was backed by a company
of negro Seneglois mixed, soldiers with
rifles with bayonets fixed. Along their flanks
were torch bearers with with every conceivable
description which added to flat for there
was no wind that night. After playing the
Marseillais the Chef de la Province
lit some places and the band & its soldier
with the torch bearers marched off to follow.
Map shows their route.
Marovoay River