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37 in some manner or another. After a few minutes the Committee declared No. 1 "Guilty"! but, that the said No. I should be politely waited upon by another Committee of three of No. II Mess inviting them to an Evening party in our part of the ship. (It is particular ^here^ to bear in mind that the No.1 store room, was in our vicinity) Sergeant B had to organize the instrumental & vocal part of the affair and ? to with a song for the occasion. Judge B ___ who was acting as Boatswains Mate was appointed to took [sic] after & prepare the drinkables. General ____ to rig up some temporary seats]. Col ____ to ^[organize]^ the decorations and Capt ___ to look after the rest of the "fixings". The appointed time arrived; No. 1 Mess ushered to the seats most respectfully ^ bright^ claret sparkled in the brighter pannikins, the conversation became animated, the song went round, & a more joyous set of faces seldom beheld. Well, the Claret gave out Whisky punch was