nine o'clock
It is necessary to take a vote concerning the division of the money . '' Of course the club voted not to divide ; and it was decided that the money should remain in the hands of George Weston until the fleet question should be settled . `` Now , boys , '' said Tony , `` next Monday is town meeting day , and school do n't keep . We will meet at nine o'clock and practise for the race , which comes off on Wednesday afternoon , at three o'clock . Let every fellow be on hand in season . '' The club adjourned , and the boys went off in little parties , discussing the exciting topic of a fleet of five boats , under the command of Commodore Frank Sedley . The day appointed for the race between the Zephyr and the Butterfly had arrived , and the large number of people congregated on the shores of Wood Lake testified to the interest which was felt in the event .