1844 6 Jan. 8/4 It is hoped the inhabitants will support the early closers in this good rule.
1863 17 Jan. 78/1 The public would look with a more favourable eye upon the early closers if [etc.].
1906 28 July 7/6 Thus giving early-closers and Saturday-afternooners a chance.
1985 (Nexis) 24 Mar. Eventually, of course, the Early Closers achieved their objective.