six o'clock in the afternoon
A small band had been provided for the occasion , consisting of six pieces . Precisely at eight o'clock the _ Woodville _ left the wharf , amid the inspiring strains of the `` Star-spangled Banner , '' performed by the band . The scene was in the highest degree exhilarating ; and the little captain was the happiest person on board , where all was merriment and rejoicing . The boat was to go down the lake as far as Isle La Motte , where the party would spend a couple of hours on shore , and return by six o'clock in the afternoon . This program was carried out to the letter , without any accident , or any nearer approach to one than a thunder-shower and squall . When the little captain saw the tempest coming down upon him , he put the boat about and run her up into the teeth of the squall . The ladies and gentlemen saw the commotion on the water , and some of them were very much alarmed ; but the _ Woodville _ , under the good management of Lawry , did not careen a particle , being headed into the wind .