Each cadet was provided with a blanket, and a knapsack full of extra underclothing and other necessary things.

The captain had already engaged three big wagons to carry the tents, poles, and cooking utensils, including several camp stoves, and from another quarter cots were to be sent to the camp direct, so that the cadets would not be compelled to lie upon the ground.
"Now, I guess everything is ready," said Dick; late Saturday evening.
Sunday was a day of rest for the most part.

In the morning the majority of the students marched to church under the directions of the captain and Mr.Strong, and part of the afternoon was spent in writing letters to the folks at home.

"Lights out," sounded half an hour earlier than usual, so that the cadets might get a good sleep before starting out on the two days' march..