The choice of berths in the steerage proceeded as usual, according to the merit roll, and the petty offices were given to the highest in rank.

The new boys took the unoccupied berths by lot.

The organization of the ship was now completed, and the students were directed to put their berths and lockers in order.

The remainder of the day was fully occupied in preparing for the voyage.

Great quantities of ice and fresh provisions were taken on board, and packed away in the store rooms of the hold, and all was bustle and confusion.
On Thursday morning the ship was put in order again.