ten o'clock
On the second floor were various workrooms , supplied with materials required for the particular fabric therein manufactured or ornamented ; and cut off from communication , was the east wing , used exclusively as an infirmary , and provided with its separate kitchen and laundry . The third story embraced the dormitory , a broad , lofty apartment divided by carved scroll work and snowy curtains , into three sets of sleeves running the entire length of the floor ; separated by carpeted aisles , and containing all the articles of furniture needed by each occupant . On the ceiling directly over every bed , was inscribed in gilt letters , some text from the Bible , exhorting to patience , diligence , frugality , humility , gentleness , obedience , cheerfulness , honesty , truthfulness and purity ; and mid-way the central aisle , where a chandelier swung , two steps led to a raised desk , whence at night issued the voice of the reader , who made audible to all the occupants the selected chapter in the Bible . At ten o'clock a bell was rung by the Sister upon whom devolved the duty of acting as night watch ; then lights were extinguished save in the infirmary . This common dormitory was reserved for Sisters who had spent at least five years in the building ; and to probationers were given small rooms on the second story of the west wing . The third story of the same wing fronted north , and served as a studio where all designs were drawn and painted ; and upon its walls hung pictures in oil and water color , engravings , vignettes , and all the artistic odds and ends given or lent by sympathetic patrons . Each story was supplied with bath-rooms , and the entire work of the various departments was performed by the appointed corps of inmates ; the Sisters of the wash tub , and of the broom brigade , being selected for the work best adapted to their physical and intellectual development .