Chester watched the proceedings for a time, then he went to the second class deck where a revival meeting was in progress.

The preacher was delivering the usual exhortation to "come to Jesus," while yet there was time.

Presently, there came from the depths of the ship the sound of the dinner gong being slowly and solemnly beaten, no doubt to imitate, as nearly as possible, the peal of church bells.

The steward who acted as bell ringer did his duty well, going into the halls and on to the decks, then disappearing again into the saloon.

This was the official announcement to service.