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John Quincy Adams and the Punctual House

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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 14, 1873

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 42, No. 18.

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John Quincy Adams and the Punctual House

John Quincy Adams was noted for his habit of punctuality. Every duty was performed promptly, at its proper time. On one occasion, when the Representatives were assembling in the Capitol, the clock struck twelve, the hour for business. One of the members said to the Speaker: “It is time to call this House to order.” “No,” said the Speaker, “Mr. Adams is not yet in his seat.” The next moment Mr. Adams entered, and the House was called to order.