twelve o'clock
The vessel had been duly cleared at the custom house , and every article required for the voyage had been received . The boys were ordered to put on their best suits , and at nine o'clock a steamer came off , having on board a large number of the parents and friends of the students . The forenoon was given up to this interesting occasion . It was a beautiful day , with a gentle breeze from the westward , and at twelve o'clock , all hands were mustered on deck for religious services , to be performed by the chaplain , in the presence of the friends of the pupils . Mr. Lowington was a religious man , and the position of the Rev. Mr. Agneau , as chaplain on board , was by no means a sinecure . Services had always been held twice a day on Sunday . At five minutes before eight in the morning , and at the same time in the evening , prayers were said on deck , or in the steerage , in the presence of the entire ship 's company .