Had a pleasant night and rose before seven, and took out my better
clothes to remind me more effectually of Sunday. Found the wind had
continued moderately favourable. A long discussion at breakfast
respecting smoking. Mr. Bassnett said he had smoked thirty cigars for
thirty days together, and did not consider it hurtful when taken
properly into the lungs. I considered it hurtful, and particularly as
generally it was accompanied by drinking. A ship passed us this morning.
At half past ten the bell tolled for a religious service and seats were
brought on deck. Mr. Hamilton read the Church of England service, and
Mr. Grindrod preached a good practical sermon. In the evening the
Captain proposed to have an evening service, which was readily acceded
to by Mr. Grindrod. Mr. H. read the evening service and Mr. G. preached
the sermon. In the morning service the prayer for the royal family had
given offence to some of the crew, and therefore on the recommendation
of the Captain, the prayer was altered into all chief magistrates and
governors.