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ALEXANDRIA,.
Correspondence of The Star.

Correspondence Of Tho Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Sept. 1, 1883.
The merchants are beginning their examina-
lions Of stock preparatory to fall purchases, and
are waiting, with interest, for the opening of the
busy season.
new and substantial bridge over the Alexan-
drla Canal at Poor House Lane is nearly com
pleted. Ii replaces the rotten;structure that some
time since fell in and nearly killed canal boat
man.
In mentioning, yesterday, the proposed con-
nectlon between the Orange Railroad and Wash
ington Railroad, we intended sIeversed,, where
the types say renewed" for, so far as we hear
the subject agitatsd, and that is In the newspa.
pers, the parties contend that another vote would
announce change in public opinion.
The corner stone Of a new Catholic Church at
Fairfax station, on the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad, will be laid by the RI Rev John
McGill, Bishop Of Richmond, on Sunday, 12tl,
OF September, with the ceremonies prescribed bv
the Roman Pontifical.
When Mercury guesses Alexandria news, and
gnesses wrong and is corrected. he says II is
Pit5ul. Which, WingheeI, the falsehood or the
correction q?
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OFFICERS MEBrINs.--The officers Of the voIun-
teer regiment met last night at the Columbian
Armory, to take into consideration an invitation
from the Baltimore military to be present with
them on the 18th inst, at the exhumation of the
remains OF McComas, whose name, and also that
OF his companion, Wells, have always been asso
ciated with the defeat Of the British and the
during the late war with Great Britain, The In
vitation was declined on account of other ar
rangements previously made.
me omcefs took up the subject Of the appoint
Armory, an appointment to be made by the Sec
Ietary OF War. They concurred in recommend.
ing Tor that post Sergeant Hamilton, Of the u 8
Marine corps, an old and faithful soldier, emi-
nentiy qualified for the position. aud highly es-
teemed by the citizens Of Washington, as well
as by the Officers Of the corps to which he is at
WHITE ROSES AT ARLINGTON The waning
summer only serves to bid our pleasure. see king
friends make hay while the sun Shines To-
morrow the groves Of Arlington will be again
merry with a joyous crowd The White Rose
Assembly dance In the pavilion and stroll in the
WILDWOOD, and those who n,ingle i'm the festivi-
Ties will come away with regret from the enjoy
ment that there will reign supreme.
Pic NIc.-This morning, the German Catholic
Sabbath School, preceded by Bergman's brass
band, marched in procession to pleasant place In
the Fifth Ward, where they intend spending the
day In such amusements as will delight the Young
folks. Our best wishes are with them.
DETENrIoN.-The train fears from Baltimore,
due at six O'Clock this morning, did not arrive
until after ten. The delay was caused by a
freight train running off the track a few miles
from Baltimore. No one was injured.
WORTH READINs.-Why Is it that so many suffer
and rePino and drag out miserable existence, un-
lifted for the enjoy ments, and even ordinary pur-
suits Of life, when reefmay be obtained. and health
and vlgoT restored, ny q treatment at once oOuve-
To those VINO have suffered long with disc SO,
utimalng IN loss of appetite, vigOr, the UNDER
signed tenders his professional services, assuring
the sufferers in candor and sincerity, pleasant con-
venlent and proper prescriptions, a thorough cure
and sound body and mind, without unple ,sant re
strlctlons or hnderance from ordinary business pur
suits.
All diseases of a private nature, from whatsoever
cause, either recent chronic structures an irnta-
bic bladder, &c.-asO, ScrOfula, Asthma, Rheuma-
tism Piles, &C., skfuy and successfully treated.
DIR. Harris will visit Washington every week du-
ring May and June, remaining w ednesdays, Thurs
days, and Fridays OF each week. Can be consulted
at hs rooms, SO National Hotel, from 10 to and
to p: m, X. B. HARRIS, M. D.,
ma l8-WThFtf Residence, Richmond. Va.
PENNIEs.-Those IN want of Pennies, for change,
can a. ways obtain them on application at the coun-
ter of the Star Office. IF
WEDDING CAKES, very pretty andvery cheap at
the Philadelphia Confectionery, corner 18th and K
streets. Ice Cream Sl5O per gallon. jy z8-lm'
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FUTURE DAYS.

~ a. GREEN, Auctloneer
VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTy nm
~, ,MAssAcHUsETT AVENUE AT ArcTIoN
hSDAf, % September. shall sell. IN front ~
e AZ ga C ock m, valusbl ard de-
siraele corner Lot. with the Improvement hem,
9t so;S IN square 56i, havings fine business front
oIzo Ieet on Massachusetts avenue, and again front
ing ioo 1eet inches on I'd street west
Pine ane improvements consist OF good two-story
T faHe dwelling House, containing four rood Iarrs
rooms, with back building also, rood stable and
csaIr,IlaEe room; also, hne school house.
Terms One third cash the balance in & ,nd 70
months, Tor notes bearing interest," secured nv a
BILE. fos' iHie hosPuua-
au 28-d cpprN A..
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By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

VALUABLE IMPROVED AND UNIM
PROVED PROPERTY. on 7TH AND SIN SrsEETs
Wksr, AT AuCTloN,-On RIDAY, the Sd of sen
temOeI shall sell. IN front of the premit es AT s..
% CLOCK, Psrts OF Lots Nos and 8, in square No
~, WIN the improvements, which are erected on
part OF Lot NO. consisting of two two story frame
houses, wei constructed containing FIVE coed size
rooms. Each one OF the houses has been erected
And immediately alter the sale of the houses
sha,i proceed to sell the unmproved roperty on the
SAID part OF lots, beginning with foe building ot
~ he corner OF 18th and streets, fronting Is feet on
Ith street. aud running back on the line Of street
north 100 fset. Three beautiful buiIdlng lots on sth
back 100 feet. wv ~ "s
The attention ofpersons wishing to invest is called
tothe above ga =. as it W il! be positive
Terms: One fifth cash balance IN g. u ia d and
months Tor notes bearing interest," and secured by
a deed OF trust upon TIE premises.
III. w. LANSDALE, Trustee
AL L-d A GREEN Anot
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BY TELEGRAPH TO THE STAR.
fRoMAGBNrA ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Lord Napier nj the Celebration.


NEW YoRK, Sept. i.--Iti. understood tina, Lord
morning
ri Hewill dine on Friday evening with cyru. w.
rtla, IN company with Capt. Dayman, Of the
So'gon, and other British onicers attached TO the
sgsaph squadron, together with a few select
friends Of Mr.. Field
Lore Napig IL Ia attendance nj the celebration
To-Day, and will be one ef the sue,ts on the civ
it,n uo,s, tomorrow evening NJ che ketrop6s.
The Atlantic Cable.
LONDON, sept. ITO Cyvts w. Field, N,~
70 make arfangenfens for opening the wire 70
the pubic. They convey through the cable "a
you ana yoar fellow citizens, their hearty con
graz international work
IInn dispatch was intended sor the w.shins
'0h committee on the Cable CeIebraiion.-RlTl
Detention Of the MaiIs.
BALTIMORE, Sept. The mail train frosn Se,s
fofk ava not reach here this morning in .ime 20
connect with the southern train The cause Of
'hs e. detention Is as yet unhpown,
ina freight Train rom Wheeling, when pe}r
this city this morning. was thrown from the
TACK, OBTAINING the early Southern train for sew
eTh honns There was no serious injury doac ID
Hon. j. CLANCY Jones Remembrance.
READING, Pa, Aug 3l.-The democratic con-
gressional convention met here today. DR. Hunt
was chosen president. Hon. J. Clancy Jones
was nominated for reelection to Congress by ae-
eidU1dfioa.
Fire at CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, August 30.-Last night Gre &C.
Cured in the cellar beneath the drug store OF Or
naIrs. The building was slightly damaged
The loss OF DR.. Harris Is 5000 upon which be
has an insurance Of $500
Death Of DIR. Harney.
NEW ORLEANS, August 30 DIR Harvey, Of the
I. army, and brother Of Gen. Harvey, died
at Baton Rouge on Sunday.
The Fever In Charleston.
CHARLEsToN, Aug. 31.-A brig. from Havana
bound to New York, is in the ofing, with her
officers down with the fever
Baltnsrs Markets
BALTIMORE, Sept Flour II steady: Ohio, at
s. 50: City Mills, IS 5Oa5 rs
Wheat is firm: red, 81 25ai 81; white, 3sal So
Corn Is quiet; white, 7SasOc.; yellow, Sc; the
supply is very light.
Whiskey is dull, at 25a25kc
Pork is quiet: mess, SI7 so.
Lard has improved in demand; sales 500 tIerces
OF Western at III &c.
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BOARDING.

BOARDING, or Furnished Rooms for rent by the
- day, week or month, at MISS MORLEY'S 27s
Pa avenue. antilles or single gentlemen wishing
To locate for the winter will find this location one OF
the best in the city. Terms moderate sell st"
u D-TWO comfortable ROOMS with
- BOARD can be obtained iD a private family at
407 18th street, between 6 and ", within a few
minutes walk of the Treasury Department.
Sc l-4tf
BOARDING -Parlor and Cha Der occupied last
- session by Senator Green for rent hand somely
furnished with gas. Also, Iur Rooms In suite on
house-or can be rented singly. Boa rd If desired
Apply 46S 10th street, between and L sci 6ta
BOARDING AND ROOMS, most pleasantly
- situated, with new ard elegant furniture, may
vet be obtained at 52s street. between 9th and 7th
streets. au3l-4s
BOAR DlNG.-A few gentlemen can be accommo-
- dated with good BOARD and pleasant ROOMS
by ring at No 5G2 Pa avenue, between I'd and 81
streets. near st Charles Hotel au 10 I'm
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MARRIED.

On the 3,st ultlmO, By the Rev. Mr.. Swentzel
WILLIAM CALDWELL to Miss MARGARET
A. DUVALL. both of this city.
alexandria Gazette please copy.)
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THIS DAY RECEIVED FROM THE MAN
Il ufacturers a choics selection of new style pa
rEk HANGINGS and DEGuRArION ~: Also,
TRANSOM PAPERS, PICTURE CORDS aud
TAsSELS. CURTAIN LOOPS, PINS and
TRIMMINGS, TO be sold a. low prices.
FRANKLIN a. ROTHROCK.
hu S-eOlm corner of 9Th and ID streets
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AIDES HAIR WORK REPAIRE ED, OF TAX en-
Ia in exchange, q GIBBS Wiz, BRAID, and Curl
Msnnssetoy, p. sveuas bstveen 9Th and 10Th sc
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NARSHAL'S SALE.-In virtue of a writ of
l'I Flen Faclas. issued from the Clerks Office Of
the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for
the County of Washington. and to me directed, I
shall expose to public sale. for cash, front of the
the Sd OF eptember next, 1853, at ~ o'clock m the
following described property. to w.t.: AL defend
ants right title, claim, and interest IN and 10 Lot
No: IN Square NO. sal, in the city of Washing ton
together with all AMI singular the improye'
meuts thereon seized and levied upon as the prop
erty of WIN. II. Fanning, and will be sold TO sstisiy
judicial o. l90 to October term, 1885, in favor OF
JohnB. Morgan. "
w. SELDEN, Marshal
an Its for the District of Columbia.
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DRADY's GALLERY, -----'

ID So Pa. AVENUE, NEAR Urn sTRlrr,
Deer SSss"Y, hinl .s ty, Fast Cs.s
Mr. BRADY beGs respectfully 70 inform the pub-
lie that in oon,ssps5oe ofths very iser. Pst5ce.ss
GRAPHIC GALLERY az Washington. he VIII
contrary 70 his original intention, keep Il open during
the summer months.
An efhcent corps Of Artists will be constantly m
attendanoe TO execute Photographs and Ambrotypes
ID Prices ranging from e1 upwards.
The Collection Of Portraits Of DISTINGUISHED man
nc this Gallery 1.-THE LARGEST the vorld 10 open Tor
public inspection ever day Sundays excepted from
J Q. m. 70 2 ,. m. 81 js0-eoSm
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MhRSHAl'S SALE-In virtue Of two writs of
l'l herl facias, under the lien law, issued from
the Clerks Office tf the Circuit Court of the Dis
trict OF Columbia for the county of Washington
and to me directed, / shall expose to pu0lic sale
LOT CASH. IN front of the Court House door of said
1853, at IL clock the following described prop
srty, to wit: An DESCENDANTS right, title. ella i'm
on Lot No. 81, in Square No. 2s2, according to
subdivision made by the Trustees of the Orphan
YUM as also, the said Lot No. 81, in said Square
xth ana 18th streets west. IN the city of Washing
oSI, y. seized ard levied upon the property
cias NO 5i and S55, to October term 1853, in favor
OF Mary A. Harvey, and Michael Combs admInis
traitor Of Henry Harvey. and Henry Harvey. sury.
WIN. Lloyd. w. SEEDEN. Marshal
el-ts Tor the District Of Columbia.
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GOA L-C GA LOCAL
COAL.
Also, large quantity of White Ash Furnace Coal.
All OF which will be sold II reduced price If taken
frcm the vessel. GEO. L.. SHEkIFF.
an a cost Yard-z1a street, AZ Ca al.
FOR ALA second baud BUGGY and HAIR
l. NESS, nearly new. Also, a FAMl-1 -R
Ll CARNAGE Price of the three, 49,
SsS0. Apply at 424 Pa. avenue, over LanexSSS
& fuckers, I'd floor. au Is cost
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au 2-d
By J. C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

By J. C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
~ VtR w or A DEAD OFERIST TO
- the subscriber, bearing date the SYST of Decem-
Der, IN the year eighteen hundred and ffty SIX,
(lBo,) and recorded Lber J. A. q, folio IS, CT,
seq and made to secure q certain debt due Ju son
Mitenet, tse subscriber, at u O'Clock m. on SAT-
ChDAf, September IL, at J. c. MEG ulTe a Co.'s
Auction store in Washington City, D. C., to 40
compish the object of said deed, will offer for sale
at pubic auction the country seat called ckIng
Ton, IN WASHINGTON county. being the residences Of
Joteph GALES. 50. At is founded on the east by
the new Bladensburg road, on the west BY the land
oil WASHINGTON Berry, north by Seaver and Keat
lug lands, and south by city boundary lines; is very
hlehy improved, and contains one hundred and
seven acres, (lO7D or thereabout,
u erms oil -ale; The purchaser will be required to
pay one fourth OF the pu chase money In hand At the
time OF sale the residue in six twelve and Gig
months from the day of sale, with interest thereon
rom SAID date, and to give his notes for such de
ierred pay ments, secured by deed of trust on the
If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the
terms OF sale within ten days after the day of sale
the subscriber reserves the right to resell the land
and premises for cash. after ten days previous Lo
tlce, at the risk Of such defaultIng purchaser
JOIN I. MITCHELL, Trustee.
r-. JAS. T.. MEG UIRE 4 Co., Aucts
an lq-e06dS Hmm
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AUCTION SALES
BY A. CIR ZEN, Auction

BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
SALE RY ORDER OF ORPHANS, COJrRT
- OF HOUSEHOLD .NDK KITCHEN FURNITuRE Pr
ANoFORTE, 6C.-On TUESDAY, the 7ih instant,
shall sell, at the reside ce Of Richard MIddleron
ESQ. on Sd street east, between north A and 3 SITS
No. 4h, at 10 O'Clock M all the personal eff cts o
Jonas Middleton, deceased, viz: "
PIanOfOrte, sew, Octayes, in fine Order
Mahogany Sofas, Chairs and Tables
Do. Dressing and other Bureaus
Cottage and other Bedsteads,
Cane and other Chairs,
Locking Glasses, Washstands, Carpets and Rugs,
star Rods, Feather Beds and Bedding
Cooking, Radiator and other Stoves o.
China; Glass and CrockeTy Wave, Venetian Blinds
With many other articles which we deem unne-
cessary to enuTneIate
Terms cush. By order of the Administrator.
se1-ts A CHEM Sn,,
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NEW FURNITURE STORE.

We are now receiving our Fall stock Of FURNI-
TuREEs and HogsEF uRNisH LSG@
house in Washington. We would invite all
to call before purchasing Our motto is.
Quick Sales and Small Profits"
Old Furniture taken y esc So &c f2r pey;
au9nIy Odd Fellow Hall, TIN at
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NARSHAL'S SALE-ln virtue Of a writ OF
w herr Iaclas issued from the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court Of the District of Columbia for the
county Of WsshlnEton, and to me directed, shall
Court house door of SAID county. on WEDNES-
DAY the 18th day Of Septembsr.I at u O'Clock
defendants right, title claim and interest in and 10
Lot NO. 8, In square No TAI, according TO the sub
dlvlslon OF said Square, made by James Adams,
singular the improvements thereon, in the city Of
washington, ID. c., seized and levied upon as the
property Of stephen Caster, and III be sold to sat-
sfJ JudIcIas No. 267S to October term, 1885, in ia
vor OF John Purdy. w. SELDEN. Marshal
au - Is for the District of ColuD,llla
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MARSHAL'S SALE.-In virtue of 2vrlts
IVA OF herr taoas issued from the Clerks Office of
County of Washington, and to me directed shall
expose to public sale, for CASH, in front of the
81 day OF September. 1859, at y O'Clock M the fol-
lowing described property to wit: All defendant
night, ttle claim, and interest IN and TO Lots Nos
and 4 IN Drury's subdivision of Square No. 9e
In the city of Washington, ID. c.. together with ali
ana sing ular the improvements thereon, seized and
levied upon as the property of John II. Drury and
VIII be sold TO satisfy yudIclas No. 293 and ga to
October TERM 1853, In favor of Geo. r.. and l. Sang
ston. w. SELDEN Marshal
au ll-dts for the Districtof Columbia.
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ZINE WATCHES AND JEWELRY

have just received direct from the MAKERS a fine
and well Sc lected stock of God and Silver =
WATCHES, that shall offer very low, ~
correct time. kS1k
have also on hand fine lot Of rich JEwELRY.
auo have lust finished TIN nv owe shop fine lot oi
solid Sllvei Ware. all of which v IN sell al yery
au Is II. O. HOOD.
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REAL EsrATE.-Yesterday,J. @. Mcclure 4
Co, Auctioneers, sold west partoi lot g. In squar,
53I, on street, between Third and Fourth SITS
for cox cents. Purchaser, Mr.. Hanney.
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TRIALS AT THE GUARD HousE.-This morning
the following cases were disposed Of: Charles
Mcdonald, drunk and disorderly; workhouse 60
days. John Hurley, do, do. % days.
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w 90 ID Nd AL.

Just received, a cargo Of Lyken's valley COAL.
Eor COOKING purposes and open CRATES there no
OF All other kinds Of Coal, which are rellins low
TO those laying IN their winter supply,
Our stock Of WOOD IL now complete We o6er
the best Oak. Pine. and Hickory Wood at a small
advance on cost.
Also, on hand, choice lot Of bakers Pine Wood
WARDER d STEWART.
Ofhce-cOrner n and 18th streets.
gu S-2w Nand-l2th street and Canal.
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CHaRLEsToS, Aug. 31.-A brig. from Havan,
pound to New York, is in the ofhng, with hei
officers down with the fever.
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TT T. At T. At K A!

~ u M r. NJ = 1.
Our Standard, choice style of Black Tea, at ~
cents per pound, equal IN quality 20 tea usu- -
ely retal!eI at nifty per cent. higher. ALSO, ~ b.
Queen Chop down, KING BuRCHELT
au q Corner Vermont Av. d nd Ihfh a
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HNcksDiAkT ArTKNPr.-At an early hour last
Ihtsa,, an attempt was made to IRE a carpenter
..P on ostfeet north, In the Fourth Ward The
attempt was fortunately discovered in time 10
p's's@ serious ssmaget TO the property.
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The Atlantic Cable.
Detention Of the Mails.


READING, Pa, Aug 3I-The dennocratic con
gressional convention met here to-day. DR.. Hun
was chosen president. Hon. ). Clancy lone,
eldpldffoa - ~
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oh, IHE BIvALvEs.-The Powhatan arrived
Yesterday from Norfolk with such lot Of ius-
eieus oysters as we had not seen since last win
vi We found at Dubant's, corner Of Pennsyl-
snla avenue and sixth street, some Of them
Hhieh would have graced the table Of his admi-
'aoty Eept house In the month Of February-fat,
luscious, and enticing
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Fire M Ciuei,n.,t

CINCINNATI, August 3O.-Last night a ere oc-
Cured In the cellar beneath the drug store of Or
mans. Inc building was slightly damaged
The loss OF DR.. Harris is 81 600. upon which 4,
has an insurance Of IS 600
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WOODS HAIR REsToRATIvE.-To those Of
cur readers whom age or disease may have rob-
bed Of portion Of the glossy ring lets Of youth,
fiof Woods Hair Restorative will prove inval-
liable. IL Is no mere nostrum, gotten up TO sell,
Out real, substantial restorer Of the hair doing
al Tor thin hair and badness that It's proprietor
Processes that IL can do. The certificates in
smother column, attest its value, and speak the
experience Of the hundreds who have found in IL
axe remedial effects
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FOR RENT AND SALE.
sEE FIRST PAGE.

lOR SALE-A new BRICK HOUSE. No. ISL
> nth street, between Massachusetts nv enue and
Nj street containing five rooms, a pa lur, dining
room and kitchen, and carriase hOusc. Will be so
on accommodating terms Possession siveR imme
diately. Apply on the premises TO JAS. +. FERRY
sci Inn
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Death Of DIR. Harnex

NEW ORLEANS, August 30 DIR Harvey, Of Oh,
u >. army, and brother Of Gen. Harvey, diec
at Baton Rouge on Sunday