In the election of 1923, Mr. Young was elected Clerk of
the Court of Appeals, and has been reelected at each suc-
ceeding election since. After his first election he moved to
Annapolis in order that he might devote all of his time to
the duties of his office.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITIA

The Adjutant General: MILTON A. RECKORD (Democrat),
Harford County.

Major General Milton A. Reckord, the twenty-second
Adjutant General of Maryland, was born in Harford
County, December 28th, 1879. He is the son of the late John
H. and Lydia A. Reckord.

General Reckord's connection with the Maryland National
Guard dates from February 15th, 1901, when he enlisted as
a private in Company D, 1st Infantry. He served as an en-
listed man until December 28th, 1904, when he was commis-
sioned Captain of that company.

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 25th
day of December, called "Christmas Day"; and all days of
general 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 falls on Sunday, the holiday is observed on
the following Monday.