midday
One or two brief sketches and a rather rough and tumble arrangement for the close , which the enterprising managers designated as `` The Strollers ' Melange , '' completed the night 's entertainment . `` All places that the eye of Heaven visits Are to the wise man ports and happy havens . '' -- RICHARD II . By midday the _ Gem of the Ocean _ , aided by a favoring wind , made good time and Handy determined to run in to a convenient little cove near Oyster Bay . He knew the locality and felt satisfied that if he had his usual share of luck he could make good and therefore add something to the company 's treasury . By one o'clock the anchor was dropped and he and Smith made a landing and both started to do the usual prospecting . They were successful beyond their expectations .