THE PIONEER OF PROGRESS; OR, THE EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT IN RELATION TO THE SATURDAY HALF-HOLIDAY BY JOHN DENNIS. PRIZE ESSAY. LONDON: HAMILTON, ADAMS, & CO., 33, PATERNOSTER ROW. CONTENTS. Preliminary Remarks-The Position of England-Overwork The Half-Holiday a direct Boon to Employers-Testimonies PAGE The Joy of Health-The Physical Advantages of the Half- holiday-Statements by Drs. Stevens and other Medical Men-Speech of the Bishop of Oxford-Details essential |