THE DAYLIGHT SAVING BILL.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] SIR,—I learn that several Government Departments are now among those who have adopted a daylight saving scheme for themselves without waiting for the passing of the Bill, and that the change is much appreciated by the staff. The usual office hours in these Departments have been from ten to five. From May to September in future they will be nine to four. If the principle of the Bill is of such value to the
workers in these Departments, how much more valuable would it be to those whose leisure does not commence until six, seven, or even eight o'clock in the evening. By the passing of the Daylight Saving Bill an hour's more sunlight each day might be enjoyed by all. I beg of your readers, therefore, to write to their Members of Parliament asking them to support the Bill, and communicate the result to me.—I am, Sir, &c.,
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