What time was it for us in the 19th century? It was time …

It is time to depend on our sundials. Listen to what Mother Bruyère said:

“For a month now our Father Allard has been building two sundials, these are in addition to that of the Government, which is not that reliable. We are the first to enjoy this advantage throughout the town. We find it very handy to have the correct time thus being able to regulate our own clocks.”

Chronicles of November 4, 1850.

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