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• 1784: Benjamin Franklin playfully suggests waking up earlier to save on candle and oil use.
• 1895: New Zealand’s George Hudson proposes a two-hour time shift to have more daylight for his bug-hunting hobby.
• 1907: British builder William Willett seriously champions the idea of moving clocks forward to encourage people to get outside more during the summer. His proposal is considered by Parliament but not implemented. 

• 1916: Germany implements DST to conserve energy for the war effort, and other countries follow.
• 1918: The U.S. officially adopts DST with the Standard Time Act as a wartime measure to save fuel.
• Post-WWI: The U.S. repeals the law, but some cities continue to observe it. 

• 1942: DST is reinstated as a wartime measure and called “War Time” during World War II.
• 1945: “War Time” ends after WWII.
• 1966: The Uniform Time Act is passed, which standardizes DST across the country for the first time. It established that DST would begin on the last Sunday in April and end on the last Sunday in October, though states could opt out. 

• 1974-1975: A year-round DST period is attempted in the U.S. to save energy during an oil embargo, but it proves unpopular due to dark winter mornings.
• 1987: DST start date is moved to the first Sunday in April.
• 2007: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 goes into effect, shifting the start of DST to the second Sunday in March and the end to the first Sunday in November, which remains the current schedule. 

Historic Marker at the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Re-Installed
Submitted by Gayle Gleim, San Jose Parlor No. 81

San Jose Parlor No. 81 was notified that the N.D.G.W. marker recognizing the Cathedral’s 162 years of history had become dislodged. Members had the opportunity to tour the Cathedral and learn about its rich history, including the use of local redwood in its construction and the remarkable stained-glass windows. It was heartening to see the community’s dedication to preserving their heritage. Fortunately, the marker itself was undamaged, and the Parlor resolved to proceed with repairs. P.G.P. Linda Galassi generously volunteered to etch the repair date on the back of the sign. The re-installation ceremony took place on July 24, 2025, and was graciously blessed by Rev. Filemon Diaz. The event was well-attended by Cathedral officials and  Parlor members, fostering a warm connection between the groups.

The Parlor is still trying to determine the original placement date of the marker, please contact the recording secretary, or email webmistress@ndgw.org, if you can help.