ten o'clock
The Fairview band was engaged to discourse as much harmony as it could produce , and the resources of the great house were taxed to entertain the guests . Tables were spread on the lawn and a dainty but substantial repast was to be served . The day of the entertainment was as sunny and mild as heart could desire . By ten o'clock the farm wagons began to drive up , loaded with women and children , for all were invited except the grown men . This was the first occasion within a generation when such an entertainment had been given at Elmhurst , and the only one within the memory of man where the neighbors and country people had been invited guests . So all were eager to attend and enjoy the novel event . The gardens and grounds were gaily decorated with Chinese and Japanese lanterns , streamers and Forbes banners .