six o'clock
The raft proved to be a very obstinate sailer . After a deal of hard tugging at the oars , they succeeded in getting it under a tolerable headway ; but the tow line was not properly attached , and it `` heeled over '' so as to be in danger of `` spilling '' its load into the lake . Prudence and good management , however , on the part of the coxswain , conveyed it in safety to the island , and its freight soon became `` part and parcel '' of the lighthouse . Two or three loads more were brought , after the lesson of experience obtained in getting the first , with but comparatively little difficulty ; and at six o'clock the tower received its capstone at a height of six feet from the ground , and twelve from the water . The lighthouse was then inaugurated by a volley of cheers . A hollow pumpkin of last year 's growth , containing a lighted candle , was placed upon the apex ; and then the boats departed for home . At eight o'clock , when the darkness had gathered upon the lake , they saw the light from their homes , and had the satisfaction of knowing that the light-keeper was watchful of the safety of vessels in those waters .