The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-02
SEVEN O'CLOCK CLOSING.
Letters from Ministers in Regard to the
Matter.
ALL ARE IN FAVOR OF THE MOVEMENT
several Denominations Are Repre-.
scpted-Thc Work Is to He
Pushed.

of the city in response TO the appeal sent
out by the committee from the Retail
Cler' Protective association regarding the
early AMI Sunday clceing movement. 1t
was the intention of The POST TO have re-
produced the letters In connection with
the report Of the matter in yesterday
Issue, but lack of space made this impos
sible.
The committee will work with tine Travis
street merchants this week and will push
the matter until the movement has been
successfully terminated.
An adjourned meeting of the association
Will be held in Union Labor hall Wednes-
day night, when the annual election and
Installation of officers will be held and
the closing movement will be discussed.
The letters follow:
Mr. f. c. Williams and Others Commit
tee.
Houston, Texas, December 30.--My Dear
Sirs: Yours asking me for a letter indors-
ing your movement has just reached me-
Every lover OF his kind must syrnpathiZe
with any endeavor to reduce to proper
ihours all honest labor. 1t would seem to
he entirely practicable for the retail mer-
chants OF Houston to agree upon shorter
and yet not give one merchant an advan-
tage over another. Thus they would lose
nothing, and by increasing the cheerful
ness and contentment of their employees.
gain much. AT any rate. all laborerS and
wage oarners should have their Sundays
free that they may rest and worship. rest
being necessary to the body and worship
to the soul of every human being. | hope
they would so use their freedom. Wishing
you all right success, am. yours truly,
w. n. Leavell
Committee Retail Clerks Association.
Houston, Texas, December 30-Gentle-
men: Yours received on this date. Allow
me to assure you that am in hearty
sympathy with your move for liberty.
preached sermon six weeks ago urging
my people To stand by you in this matter
You will find an Endorsement In the Prac-
teal Christian which will be mailed in
few days. Sincerely your friend,
~ j. c. Mason.
Messrs. Fulton c. Williams. A. o. Hume
and M. b. Leach Committee Represent
ing the Retail Clerks Protective Assoc
cation.
sacred Heart Church, Houston, Deem
Der 49, 1SsS.--Gentlemen You do not ask
much when you ask our sympathy In your
movement ito brighten the lives of our
mothers, wives and babies" Your appeal
Is sure TO meet with The approval of not
only every minister of the gospel, but of
every right minded and generous hearted
chlhJyt w.thtn our city nt, y
The shortening of your hours of toll
curing the week. ] am sure. can be salts
iactori,y arranged by representatives of
h.N ,,.1n Il =.
the desire on your part to enjoy the day
God has observed as He wishes 1t can not
but meet with encouragement
You can count on my poor influence In
bettering your condition and gaining your
Just demands Very respectfully yours,
Bernard Lee.
To the Committee OF Retail Clerks Asso-
citation.
Houston, Texas, December 3O-Gentle-
men: ! heartily indorse the movement to
bring the hours of your daily labor within
reasonable limits. The PROCLAMATION or
Sunday for sordid gain is an abuse which
believe the people of Houston would moi
countenance II they could be brought to
think of Its sinf,Ilness
persistent efforts, therefore, in awaken
ing public sentiment to the Justice of YOUR
cause aud the moderation OF your claim
must result In suecess.
Twelve hours of daily toll and the rest
which God demands on this sacred dav
are Just and moderate demands. / SIN
cerely hope the people of this city will
sec that you are protected in these rights.
Sincerely yours e. Hennessy,
Messrs. F. C. Williams, A. C. Hume and
NJ. Il. Leach, Houston Texas.
Houston, Texas, December 81, 1S9S-Gen-
tlemen: Replying to yours of the eth
inst, would say that the movement in tn
ror of shorter hours and Sunday closing
on the part of the Retail Clerks Protective.
association is one that ought to appeal to
every person who believes in Justice and
ialr dealing Every man Is entitled to
reasonable time for rest and the eniovment
of bis home and family Where This is NOT
allowed damage must ensue to the indi
Ndual, to the home and to our social and
business interests. Under the arranpc
Heht sought ny your association 1 am
sure the sales made by our merchants
would not be decreased, nor would tho
convenience OF the purchasing public nc
inttrered With.
most heartily wish you success In your
underIakinE. Yours very truly.
Seth Ward.
Retail Clerks Protective Association
houston. Texas.
Houston, Texas, December so. 1885, 4
Gentlemen; In reply 10 your commnnica. !
lion, which has just been received, allow
NE 10 say that | am greatly Interested
III me SUCCESS OF YOUR undertaking. both
ior your own protection and because OF