twelve o'clock
He was turning out well and had already exerted a wholesome influence on the character of Harry . Would that all ancestors were as well chosen ! `` We did not wish to hinder the other churches , and that spirit went into all our plans . First , then , we decided that our services should begin at twelve o'clock every Sunday , and close at one or before twenty minutes after one . That gave our parishioners a chance to go to the other churches if they wanted to . I traveled from Boston to St. Louis , and returned _ via _ Washington , to engage talent for our pulpit . I wanted the best that this land afforded , and was prepared to pay its price .