There are many ropes in the ship, and you have a great deal to learn before I shall be willing to trust you with the anchor at the cat-head." "What is the cat-head, sir ?" asked Kendall "Do you wish to go to sea without knowing what the cat-head is ?" replied the principal.

"You shall know in due time.

To-morrow we shall select the officers, fifteen in number, who are to occupy the after cabin." This announcement created a decided sensation among the eighty-seven boys gathered in the waist, for the subject had been full of interest to them.

The after cabin had thus far been a sealed book; the door was locked, and they had not even seen the inside of the apartment.

They were curious to visit this cabin, and to know who were to occupy it.
"After the organization of the school, it is my intention to give these offices to those who obtain the highest number of merit marks, which will be given for good conduct, good lessons, and progress in seamanship.