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TO de Editor Of The Comet:
The community is pleased over your
efforts to correct abuses.
Is there municipal law forhidding gun
ming within corporate limits? If so, where
are the police? Boys were shooting birds
at my gate within stones throw of the
Baptist Church, few mornings ago.
Now, this sort of thing not only en-
dangers the lives of my family, but it is
likely to deprive mo of the sweet music of
the birds, as Spring times comes.
GRUMBLER.
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OvERcoATs Mt a sacrifice at STADEKERs.

WE call the attention of our police to the
complaint of Grunbler which appears in
another column. There is an ordinance
against discharging fire arms within the
corporate limits and our policemen should
arrest any person violating the same when
such violation comes under their observa-
ton. The force is very small and of course
1t is not expected they will come up with
every offender.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

o The Episcopal Church in Jackson, OF
n Thursday evening at o'clock, was thu
a seen of charming and interesting affair
+ It was the occasion of the union of two
: hearts, the Rev. Mr. George W. Eager,
Pastor of the Baptist Church at Knoxville,
Tenn, AID Miss Anna Coor Ponder, OF this
city, being the high contracting parties.
II was pure love match, tho negotia-
items to which having begun some six or
eight years ago when both members of the
firm were pupils at Clinton, one at the
Mississippi College and the other at the
Female College at that place Both grad
uated at the same time, with tho highest
honors of their classes, and overtures look
ing to lifetime arrangement were COM
menced by the earnest bridegroom then.
The coy maiden, however, put him off.
She may not have rejected him outright, or
if she did she did it with mental reserva
ton which her sutton seemed to under.
stand. At all events, both seem to have
preserved themselves from all other COM
plications of the tender passion and to have
been all the world to each other during all
this long probation. The young man
struck out for a place and name in the
world, and the young girl, filled with the
spirit of independence and self-reliance,
bravely undertook to carve out her own
fortune.
Both have been successful. Mr.. Eager {
is now, and has been for some time, the
owed Pastor of the Baptist Church at
Knoxville, Tenn as above stated and is
Using young minister, His bride brings
o his house all the graces and charms of
ultured and intellectual companion, and t
he substantials of a positive help-meet. 7
'uch a match always creates warm !;
interest in community. At five o'clock
he Episcopal Church was filled with
friends. The rich and inn y
ressive Episcopal marriage service was a.
nberbly conducted by DR.. Tucker. The c
ride was given away by Judge Chalmers of tt
10 Supreme Court. After the ceremony :.
as over the bride and groom, with several ~
lends, repaired to the hospitable residence re
Colonel Hamilton where bounteous re- g.
eshments were provided, and an hour y. ~
'ent very agreeably in congratulations, til
asting and talking. At half past six &C
g happy couple took the V. & M. train on d
Q route to their future home in Knoxville, " ~
th the good wishes of everybody, and the
essings of many sincere friends. lu
The bride was the recipient of large &C
mber of valuable wedding presents, from hSf,
ends at home and abroad. The present,
viewer, which seemed to please her most mi
IS the one of least intrinsic value, silver WI
tier knife from her class in elocution. Cd
is was touching memento of the young vii
lis at jackson who had only just ceased
be her pupils and was highly priced by u.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

DIR. A. H. HILzHEIM, ns dental surgeon,
is earning a good reputation in Jackson.
time retired, and he is one of the most at
tentive of men to the improvements in his
profession. We consider him altogether re
liable and capable
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

r that the cholera is making sad
|ng the chickens and turkeys in
", we have a recollection of hay
b n poultry journal that barley
cure, good bait or two would
fowl to health.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

LING house belonging to Mr..
y, and situated in the southern
the city, near the river, was en-
umed by fire Saturday morning
building was insured for 5000 90,
S value.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

AGED switch came very near re-
a serious accident on the N. q.
r.. r., last Saturday night, at
The north bound mixed train
from the track and came very
hg into Town Creek. The engi-
|ed the engine and then jumped
|nately the train stopped just as
wheels of the locomotive got on
A delay of two or thee hours
damage done.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

WE are glad to note that our friend and
hos entirely recovered from his late severe
attack of catarrhal fever, and is at his post
again.
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We will say for the benefit of some of
our exchanges who seem to be somewhat
interested in the matter, that fewer convicts
escaped last year than have for several years
naSt
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

les PARKER can now be found
desk at the Edwards Honse, in
y of Night Clerk. He takes the
ohn Myer, who goes TO New Or
visit to his uncle.
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} of fire was sounded Wednes-
about nine o'clock. 1t was
he burning ont of chimney at
ce of Mrs. Cabaniss. The Fire
{ responded promptly, but was
into active service.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

Tom, the negro pianist, will enter
citizens of jackson, at Angeles
he evening Of the 9th. Reserved
be secured at Ledbetter's drug
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

Look at the Neck and Skirt Rutfiing all
styles and qualities, also Ladies' Collars and
Cuffs, and last, but not least, Gents splen-
did unlaundried shirts at 75cts each, at
fb22>3t. WHITING Il GRAYs.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

S. DRAKE, and Gen. J d. Vert
|rt Gibson, and President Martin,
Etchez, Jackson and Columbus
we're in Jackson, the early part of
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

WE are creditably informed that the
young ladies' OF st. Peters Congregation
will present the "Flower Queen cantata
Immediately after Lent, which is another
rare treat in store for the amust ment low
ing people of our city.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

FIRE COMPANY No. /, SO we are
propose purchasing a pair of
the purpose of hauling their
md from fires. The steamer is
hvy that il is an impOssibility
n belonging to the company 10
re particularly at this season of
Vhen the streets are in such a
ondition.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

G. II. MANsH1p has performed very sat
isfactory job in painting the signs of the
the new COMET Office He is a real artist in
ornamental and sign painting, and his repu-
tation extends all over the State.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

%. WHITE, formerly of this city,
Ely employedin the telegraph office
Rouge La, has returned to Jack
will in future make this his home.
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pmmittees from the different Fire
lions in this city, met Thursday
ID pro rated the annual city appro,
for Fire Department purposes.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

Der of young gentlemen leave this
or Tougaloo, for the purpose of
heir respects to the gentlemanly
Egent at that place.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

|unniug at large in city are an
lie nuisance. And we say this
warning of the Crystal Springs
staring us in the face.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

eleven deaths in this city for the
pf January, according to the Sex
|ort. Not a bad showing.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

SAMSON and Mr.. Harding. promi-
Fers of Chicago, have been in the
lg the week. attending the United
purts.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

r Revenue Collector gives notice of
|e, in another column.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

|YRoN LEMLY, of this city, the pops
ia street pharmacist, was.married at
Miss, on the 18th.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

FRANK l.. HAsBRooK, of st. Louis,
|nting the Campbell Press Co, was
fity Wednesday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

SEuTrER, the Main street photog-
secured splendid picture of the
Band Thursday.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

LosT-at the concert, last night, the eye
of an opera glass. The person finding the
same will be suitable rewarded by retur ming
it to Mrs. E. T. V1EDEN.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

whispered around that we are to
"Greenback" daily newspaper in
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

SIX spools genuine Coats thread 70
twenty five cents at STADEKERs.
SPECIAL attention is called to those
Gents hand made sewed CATERS gotten up
in splendid style, the price only $3.50 at
C. Cummings. If
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

II You want pair of wedding boots,
Sunday shoes or boots and shoes of any
kind that seldom, if ever wear out, and
manufactured in the most elegant style,
You must 60 TO the Shoe and Boot En-
porium Of @. Cummings. He has large
corps of wOrkmen manufacturing themsall
the time. Il
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

INGERsoLL, ESQ.,, of Vicksburg,
rner of General T. G. Catchines.
be city this week, attending U. s.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

|EMBER the West jackson Sabbath
o'clock sharp. at the Engine
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22
FANCY ARTICLES.
4 Lot oG bohemian Toilet SETS
and Vases. and Cut
Glass Se7s.

y l. y - L Pc w d l. r.
Try il with your cakes. Warranted not
To contain any bumt alum. Just in at
BYRON LEMLY's Drug Store
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND cigars at auction.
Great bankrupt sale at E. Blooms, in one
or two days For further information see E.
Bloom.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

claim for jackson the finest amateur
Of any city in the State.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

SAVE 800 by buying sewing machines
from A. L. Brunson. Call and see him
before purcasing elsewhere. If
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22
Vice President CIask's order.
New ORLEANS, Feb. II, IS

New ORLEANS, Feb. IL, 1879.
TO all 4 gents Of O., 81. Il; G N. o. r. R.:
Make the fact known at your stations that this
Company will not transport on its freight or pas
senger trains any corpse, unless the party desiring
to ship the furnish the agent with certificate
OF known physician, certifying that the col pse
that is desired to be shipped did not die with con-
tagious or infectious disease
J. G. CLARK, Vice-President.
The above well timed and appropriate
order has been promulgated by President
Clark. Parties who contemplate moving
the bodies of departed friends, who died
during the late epidemic, will be unable
to get them transported on any railroad.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

MAKING improvements is something so
unusual now-a-d days that we are led to men,
ton the fact that Mrs. Ambrosia is having
erected a brick store house on Main street.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

|have fow more COMET office calen-
|,r distribution.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

|LrH OFFICER Carraway is on the
Rounds.
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2S26-Wm Fl. Hartley VS.. the State; af-
frmed.
2932-Chas. D. Evans VS.. the State; af
frmed.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22
LIABILITIES.
467,144 A.

S46,99l II
The foregoing is true and correct transcript from
he books OF the New Orleans Insurance Association
MEL MUSSON, President.
G.. LANEAUX, Secretary,
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sure and attend divine service to-
W.
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SEWING MACHINES repaired by A. L..
Brunson at reasonable rates. IT,
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J, $. GWIN, Auditor OF Public Accounts Of the
State Aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing
statement ol the NEW ORLEANS INSURANCE
ASSOCIATION, is truly and correctly copied from
the original on iilclu my office
GIVES under my hand and Official Seal at
lSTAL7 Jackson, this 2jth day OF January 1879
:. tWIN, Auditor Of Public Accounts
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

CALL on A. L. Brunson for any kind of
sewing machine you want. If.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

The entire stock of j. STADEKER & Son
must be sold regardless of cost. Call and
be convinced
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22


In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. Tint the soid
John W. Pearson who has been heretofore duly
declared a Bankrupt, has filed in said Court Petit
ton for discharge from his debts, whereupon if
has been ordered that hearing upon said applica-
tlon be had on the 18th day Of Feby, A. D. 1879 at
II O'Clock A. NJ. before said Court sitting in cham
bers, before j. NJ Mckee, Esq, one of the Registers
Of said Court in Bankruptcy, at the Office Of said
Register, In the town Of jackson, in the county Of
Kinds, in said District when and where all credi-
tofs who may have proved their debts, and other
persons IN interest, may appear and show cause, ii
my they have, why the prayer of said Petitioner
should not be granted, and the said Bankrupt dis
charged from his debts, accordingly: And notice
is hereby gwen that the second and third meetings
o. tue credi tors Of said bankrupt required by the
2Ith and 23th Sections OF the Act will be held at
the same tine and place
this day OF Feb'y, A. d. 1879
A. MCGEHEE, Clerk
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Go to Stadeker's for carpets, mattresses,
etc. The greatest bargains ever offered.
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|AcH trees are in bloom, and the Spring
coming gentle Annie, ETC.
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TIE rush for cheap goods at STADEKEB
SoS continues, Call early and get bargains.
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vi RREED.

MLY-THoMPsoN-At the residence of
Mrs. P B. Barringer, in Oxford, Miss, on
Thursday evening, at 7 o'clock, DR.. B.
Lemly and Mrs. A. B. Thompson,
No cards.
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22


Net SCI ia II
Deduct: First sem-annnua interest
dividend on stock, declared July .,
1S7S..... II, 7S2 50
Balance SlG,991 n
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

IA. KLINE, Gen'I Agent,
Nicksburg, Miss.
AL0NEO WARE. Agent,
jackson Miss
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KELLEY-HEApHEY-On Sunday the 9th
inst, by the Rev. II. A. Picherit, at st.
Peters Catholic Church, Mr.. Andrew Kelly
and Miss Maggie Heaphey, both of this
city.
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Total prcmiuIns.................S397,137 SO
Less
Premiums on uncX-
PRED risSs....,. ll2.752 90
Returned premiums 3753 %
-S1l6,50j O3
Net earned S2S0G32 30
Add interest .....,. 1924 &C
The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-02-22

Fire losses paid.,..&4S, $50 81
Marine losses paid" 3},G5S g.
River losses paid. S,7S5 IS
Losses unadiuSted *
adjusted. not ma
turcd ........ ......... 22,O47 %
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-02
CrOtchety People.

America knows something of crotchety
people. It was d crotchety notion of ours
when we made up that tea-party in Bos-
ton. We are all the result of crochety
notions. There is no walk IN life in
which we do not find crotchety people.
First, there is your growler, the man who
is never satisfied with anything or any
body. His dinner is done too much or it
is done too little. He is miserable him
self and makes every one around him
miserable. Another class of GROWERS is
the crotchety young fellow who comes
home to dinner and asks his young wife,
elbow did you cook that, my dear?"
She tells him she did it so and so, and he
replies, ':Ah, if you only knew how my
dear mother used to do IT," If you build
a house and call friend in to look at it,
ten to one will he tell you how he
could have improved it. He would
put door here and a closet there,
etc. So it will be seen that no two
people arrive at the same conclusion. As
proof that the work person is engaged
in has its effect upon the mind, the pro-
fessor referred to an actor and author of
an acquaintance who wrote farce en-
titled, "Hypochondriac," and through
his labors upon it came to be one himself,
and afterward wrote the "Black Crook y
Thea there is the melancholy man, the
man with very long face, as if he hadn't
friend in the world. Give me the man
who can laugh-that man who passes
through the world like the suns rays.
he didn't mean the man who chuckles,
or he who utters the horse laugh. but he
of the joyous, hearty laugh.-Fron, Leo
t4re By Professor Euans IN Utica.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-02
Loves Promise,


From Macmillan's Magazine.
IL will come back" Love cried, II will come
back"
And there where he had passed lay one bright
track
Dreamlilze and golden, as the moonlitsea.
Between the pine woods shadow tall and
black.
II will come back" Love cried-ah me!
Love will come back
He will come back. Yet, Love, I wait,
wait;
Though it is evening" now, and cold and late
And am weary watching here so Ions,
pale and watcher at silent gate.
For love who is SO fair and swift aud strong.
lwait, wait.
He will come backbone back, though he
delays;
lie will come back-for in old years and days
He was my playmate-he will not forget,
Though he may linger long amid new ways,
He will bring back, with barren sweet re-
greet
Old years and days.
Hush! on the lonely hills Love comes again
Bit his young feet are marked with many a
stain,
The golden haze has passed from his fair
brow,
And round him clings the tlood-red robe Of
And it is night; 0 Loye-Love-ente now
Remain, remain
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-02
What a Woman's Glove Holds

A woman's glove is to her what his
vest pocket is to man. But it is more
capacious, and in ninety-nine instances
out Of one hundred it is much better
regulated. A man will carry two dollars
worth of small change, four matches,
half a dozen tooth-picks, short PENCIL
and pack of business cards in his vest
pocket and yet never be able to find a
nickel or match or a tooth-pick or a
pencil or card, when he wants it. Not
so with a woman. She has the least bit
of glove, and in that glove she carries
the tiniest little hand and wad of bills
and memoranda for her intended pur-
chases, and dress goods samples anil car
tickets and maybe diminutive powder
rag. We have no idea how she does it
how she manages to squeeze those
thousand and one things into that wee
space. But she does it every time, and
the glove never looks the least bit dis
composed or plethoric or ruffled. And
when the woman wants any article con
cealed about that glove she doesn't seem
to have the least trouble in the world
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-02

The confusion that now ensued was in
tense. Ellen Milliken, with loud
shrek, fell forward on the floor, where
she was permitted to lie, for all eyes were
turned upon her brother
Pistol in hand, the young man was
clearing path to the door. No one dared
to lay hands on him, for he threatened to
shoot the first one who touched him, and
thus he reached the door leading to the
street.
On the threshold he paused, and faced
the excited occupants of the court room.
"You will never put me in Abner Ten
ney's placed" he cried. "If I did kill
zimri Buskirk, you shall not prove 1t
and hang me!'
The next moment there was loud re-
port, and the human body, after swaying
for an instant, fell heavily on the floor.
Hiram Milliken had taken his own life I!
This tragic occurrence, as might be sup
posed, put an end to Abner Tenny's trial.
1t established his innocence in the eyes
of all, and the guilty was beyond the
punishment Of an earthly tribunal.
Upon her recovery, Ellen Mi!liken un-
folded one of the darkest plots on record.
She confessed that her testimony was but
tissue of talsehoods; that she knew that
her brother had killed the famer for tine
purpose of getting his money, and &C
cused young Tenney, in order to prevent
him tom winning Eva Buskirk. Ellen,
piQued at TeHney's refusal to court her,
had entered into the plot with revengetul
spirit. But the game had failed.
Of course the minister's son was re-
leased, and Ellen Milliken left the coun-
try between two days. She died several
years later in den of infamy in the
South.
Abner Tenny led Eva Buskirk to the
alter several months after his release, and
became one of the solid men of his State.
I believe he is still living, but his father,
the minister, is dead; and the secret
which he guarded SO. zealously at one time
is no longer one.
1t was simply this: Despite the holy
influences under which he had been
raised, he had departed from the paths of
rectitude, and became a gambler, along
with John French and his companions.
On the night of the murder of Mr.. Bus
kirk, the quartette were in the midst of a
carouse which the youth refused to con-
TESS for the sake of his father, who never
dreamed of his wild lite.
But John French had saved the young
man whom he had led into vice, and kept
him from the gallows. Tenney's secret
was told by him after he had made a
man Of himself; but it puzzles many peo-
pie who know it not to this day.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-02
The World O Tribunal.

A man, said Emerson, passes for what
he is worth. Very idle is all curiosity
concerning other peoples estimate of US !;
and all fear of remaining unknown is not
less 50. If a man know that he can do
anything, that he can do it better than
any one else, he has pledge of the &C.
acknowledgement Of that fact by all persons.
The world is full of judgment days, and
into every assembly that man enters, in
every action he attempts, he is gagged
aud stamped. In every troop of boys
that whoop and run in each yard and
square, a new conner is as well and &C.
curately weighed in the course of few
days, and stamped with his right num-
Der, as if he had undergone formal
trial of bis strength, speed and temper.
A stranger comes from distant school,
with trinkets in his pockets, with airs
and pretensions. An older boy saws to
himself: "It's no use; we shall find him
out tomorrow"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-02
The Shadow of the Rock
by RAY PALMER,

BY RAY PALMER.
A hiding place from the wind and q cove
from the tempest; as rivers OF water IN
dry place; as shadow of a great Rock in
weary land.-Isiah xxxii,2.
In the shadow Of the rock
Let me rest,
When / feel the tempest shock
Thrill my breast;
All in vain the storm shall sweep,
While hide,
And my tranquil station keep
By thy side.
On the parched and desert way
Where tread,
With the scorching noon tide ray
Der my head;
Let me find the welcome shade,
Cool and still,
And my weary steps be stayed
While will
in peace will rest me there
Till see
That the skies again are fair
Over me;
That the burning heats are past,
And the day
Bids the traveller at last
Go his way.
Then my pilgrim staff III take,
And once more
I'll my onward journey make,
AS before;
And with joyous heart and strong
will raise
Onto Thee, o Rock, song
Glad with praise!
Sunday afternoon for January.