8 o'clock
Waiting passively for something to turn up is bad policy and likely to lead to disappointment ; but waiting actively , ready to seize any chance that may offer , is quite different . The world is full of chances , and from such chances so seized has been based many a prosperous career . During his first idle day , Harry 's attention was drawn to a handbill which had been posted up in the store , the post office , the tavern , and other public places in the village . It was to this effect : `` PROFESSOR HENDERSON , `` The celebrated Magician , `` Will exhibit his wonderful feats of Magic and Sleight of Hand in the Town Hall this evening , commencing at 8 o'clock . In the course of the entertainment he will amuse the audience by his wonderful exhibition of Ventriloquism , in which he is unsurpassed . `` Tickets 25 cents . Children under twelve , 15 cents . ''