three o'clock
The day previous had been unpleasant , and there had been considerable anxiety lest the weather should prove unpleasant . But greatly to the general satisfaction it was bright with sunshine , and the temperature was delightful . The young people of both societies turned out _ en masse _ and looked forward to a good time . The race had been fixed for half-past three o'clock . At that hour the superintendent of the Sunday school came forward and said : `` Owing to the liberality of Mr. Gale , of New York , a boarder at the hotel , a prize of ten dollars has been offered to the best oarsman who may compete for it . Boats will start from the pier , and the course will be to the opposite bank of the pond and back . I am sure that this will prove a very attractive feature of our picnic .