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314 MARYLAND MANUAL. In September, 1930, Mr. Gordy was renominated, and in November, 1930, he was re-elected for another term of four years. Mr. Gordy was a Delegate to the Democratic National Con- ventions in 1928 and 1932. In September, 1934, Mr. Gordy was renominated and in November, 1934, he was re-elected for another term of four years. LEGAL HOLIDAYS IN MARYLAND The following days in each and every year, namely, the first day of January, commonly called “New Year’s Day”; the 22nd day of February, known as “Washington’s Birth- day”; the 25th day of March, known as “Maryland Day”; “Good Friday”; the first Monday in September, commonly called “Labor Day”; the 30th of May, commonly called “Dec- oration Day”; the 4th of July, called “Independence Day”; the 12th of September, known as “Defenders’ Day”; the 12th day of October, known as “Columbus Day”; the 11th day of November, known as “Armistice Day”; the 25th day of December, called “Christmas Day”; and all days of gen- eral and congressional elections throughout the State. All special days that may be appointed or recommended by the Governor of this State or the President of the United States as the days of thanksgiving, fasting and prayer or other religious observance, or for the general cessation of business. Sundays. Whenever any one of the above days tails on Sunday, the holiday is observed on the foilowthg Monday. DEFENDERS’ DAY. September 12th, known as “Defenders’ Day,” is a legal holiday, in memory of the successful resistance of British invasion of Baltimore in 1814, when General Ross and Ad- miral Cockburn landed a large force on North Point at the mouth of the Patapsco, and being defeated then opened the unsuccessful bombardment of Fort McHenry the next day, which inspired the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” by Francis Scott Key. SATURDAY HALF-HOLIDAYS. Saturday half-holiday laws are in force in the following places: In the city of Annapolis, by Act of 1894, Chapter 167. In the city of Baltimore, by Act of 1898, Chapter 198. |
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