six o'clock
The schools opened the day with parade drill at about eight o'clock , and , after an instruction series of `` changing direction half-left in column of double companies '' , and other pleasant movements of a similar nature , adjourned for lunch . Lunch was much like breakfast , except that the supply of jam was cut off . The people who arrange these things -- probably the War Office , or Mr Brodrick , or someone -- have come to the conclusion that two pots of jam per tent are sufficient for breakfast and lunch . The unwary devour theirs recklessly at the earlier meal , and have to go jamless until tea at six o'clock , when another pot is served out . The afternoon at camp is perfect or otherwise , according to whether there is a four o'clock field-day or not . If there is , there are more manoeuvrings until tea-time , and the time is spent profitably , but not so pleasantly as it might be . If there is no field-day , you can take your time about your bathe in Cove Reservoir .