half past eight
`` Just the kind of work we like , '' cried others . `` All right , '' said the Mayor , shortly . `` Scouts , you are hereby appointed Guardians of the High ways by order of the Mayor and the Commissioner of Streets and Highways . Each morning at half past eight one of your number will be expected to make a report at the Town Hall of the night 's work . '' `` The Commissioner here has a map of these thoroughfares showing each washout and just where each lamp is located . You can organize your patrols this afternoon and start to-night . I think the storm will be somewhat abated by that time .