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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-10
THE SPECIAL FEATURES

Embraces, In addition TO the very latest new.
EAHM AND GARDEN, INDUSTRIAL. MIN
ING AND MANUFACTURING, and alone aTc
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
WEST DUMMBRsTON.

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Manning gave them a pleasant surprise
last Saturday evening. After the greetings
were over, the presentation of gifts, and a
time spent in a social way, the company adj
journed to the Valley House hall to enjoy a
social dance. Burnett's orchestra furnished
music After dancing Mr.. Ed Russell APP
peared on the stage and sang one of his eX-
cellent songs, bringing the evening to a
pleasant close.
The 18th birthday of Miss Nellie Hop
kins, the daughter of the clearinghouse
keeper at the quarries, was celebrated last
Monday evening with a birthday party and
dance. 4 large number were present and
a very pleasant time was enjoyed. \ gold
watch and chain were among the valuable
presents given to the young hostess of the
occasion.
The last monthly pay roll at the granite
quarry amounted to over $4,000.
The w. c. T. L. will hold a meeting
for the purpose of electing officers for the
ensuing year. next Thursday. Mrs. G. f.
Davidson will be present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
KEENE. N. 81.

William Riley, aged about 81, employed
in the Faulkner n Colony mills, was killed
on the Boston n Maine railroad at Wilton
Saturday night. He had arranged to ma Ike
the trip to Nashua with friend who was
brakeman. In attempting to step from one
car to another he fell between the cars and
the wheels passed over his chest, killing
him instantly.
General Secretary +. ii. Law of the
kecne y. NJ. C.. \. has accepted a call t.
similar position with the association at
New London, Conn, and will enter upon
his work in that city in October.
The first grange fair ever held in Ches-
hire county, at keene last week Wednes-
day and Thursday, was under the man
agement of the Cheshire County Pomona
grange, containing 1000 members. divided
into "a subordinate oranges. 1t was a
farmers fair strictly, and as such was a
splendid success. An address was made on
Wednesday by Hon. John II. Hale, past
master of the Connecticut state grange.
The largest attendance was on Thursday.
when it is estimated that 1000 people were
present. The prizes for the oranges max
ing the best display were awarded to Ches-
hire No. l31, first, $40; Excelsior No. 1856,
second, So; Golden Rod No. ia, third,
50. There was a good display in all de-
partments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18

Twenty-one pupils applied for admission
to the higher grade of Grammar school be
ing organized and several more will enter a
little later.
At the Republican caucus held in the
town hall on Saturday evening l.. r. w b.
ster was elected as delegate to the state
convention, and on Monday went to BJs-
ton TO serve in that capacity.
On Sunday morning next Rev. Mr.. Nc
Neil Of London will speak at the Nol Ia
church. He is considered by Mr. Moody TO
be one OF the ablest preachers who has ,y-
er visited Mortified, and should draw a
large audience.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Field of Weston
are the guests Of Mr.. Frank Field and sis
tiers.
On Monday evening last the pupils Of
Mortified seminary were the recipients Of
a most delightful evenings entertainment
by Miss Mary Howe and Mr.. Lucien Howe
of BrattlebOrO. Mr.. Moody invited the
Mt. Hermon students to be present and al
so a large number of Mortified citizen.
The storm Of applause that greeted every
performance of Miss Howe indicated the
hearty appreciation of this wonderful sing
er. Ii would he folly to attempt to describe
the music She sang both grave and CAV
selections, and showed the wonderful re-
sources of her voice by the variety and
length of the entertainment Between her
appearances Miss Maud Phillips and G.
Waring Stebbins kindly consented to fur
nish each piano solo, also the students
at Mr.. Moody's request sang selection
from the gospel hymns. Miss Howe closed
by singing Home. Sweet Home" after
which the young ladies rose and chanted
beautiful hymn as an indication of their
gratitude to Miss Howe.
Rev. Mr.. Barrows of Hartford, Conn.
who has been engaged in missionary work,
has come to this place to live.
The following clipping from the Boston
journal will be of interest to Mortified
people. as the contracting parties have for
several summers spent some time here.
'Rev. Heman Lincoln Wayland, d. D.. of
Philadelphia was married Thursday to Miss
Frances Mary Green of Providence, after a
betrothal of nearly 40 years. Rev. DR..
Wayland is a son of DIR. Francis Wayland,
the famous president of Brown university.
and was graduated at Brown in lS4g. He
knew Miss Green when she was Young
girl, and when she was Is sought her hand
in marriage. They were in love with each
other, but Miss Green's mother would not
give her consent. Rev. DIR. Wayland is
now over 30 and Miss Green 81"
II. y. F. Marshall of Jamaica Plains. a
former resident of NorthfelG, gave an ad-
dress before the Boston Y. NJ. c. A. on
Sunday of last week.
Mrs. Luetta French and daughter Anna
of Barnard, VT, are the guests of DIR. y.
+. Wood. Mrs. French is a sister of DIR.
Wood.
On Wednesday morning Miss Georgana
Purple passed away after several years ill
ness, during the last two years having been
a great sufferer. Miss Purple was born in
Mortified and has spent her life here.
The family were one of the most promi-
nent in town and have been always active
in church and society. An aged mother
and sister, Miss Elizabeth, are all that are
left. Much sympathy is felt for them in
their bereavement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Samuel Knights and wife of st. Louis
are visiting here and in Peru.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. p. Barney are spending
a few weeks in Hinsdale, y. II.
F. IL. Howard, Miss Nellie Howard, her
niece Blanche and Mr.. Emri Stetson left
for their homes in Boston Thursday.
F. II. Dorset of New York city is visit
ing in town.
Miss Belle Wright and her brother Char
lie of Orange, Mass, arrived at their uncle $
II. T. Chase's, Tuesday.
Mr.. Grin Wright and wife are expected
the last of the week.
The young people of the Baptist society
have the operetta, "Red Ridinghood," in
rehearsal to be presented in the near future
The ladies of the Baptist church and So
ciety will hold their next social with Mrs.
II. p. Chase next Thursday afternoon and
evening.
Capt Fred Mack of Washington, d. c.,
who is on visit to his old home in Wind
ham, was in town Thursday, and was
greeted by many old friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18

On Sunday, the 9th, one candidate was
baptized and united with the church. The
society will cover the vestry roof with iron
at cost of $50.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Dexter and their SER
wants left Thursday morning for their home
in Philadelphia
+. NJ. Dexter and wife leave Saturday
for Boston and East Somervlle, where they
will visit till next Wednesday, when they
will take in the musical festival at Worces-
ter on their way home to Philadelphia.
Arthur Bailey of West Randolph is in
town for a short time.
May Bailey of Springfield, Mass, is at
Mrs. Bailey's for short visit.
Mrs. Rev. Edgar Hatfield left last
Wednesday for Wells, Me-, on a visit of a
few weeks.
Mrs. Ada Wood of Jamaica Plain, Mass,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Emerson
Morse for few weeks.
Miss Ella Perry of St. Louis, Mo-, who
has been at Chester Z. PerIys this summer,
leaves this, Friday, morning for Winter
Hill, Somervile, Mass, on her way home.
d. W. Ashton of Pawtucket, r. l., is in
town buying maple logs, to be delivered
next winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
MILLIAMSVILLE.

Bear and cubs tracks are reported to
have been seen 10y several different persons
in the woods called "Oregon."
The pupils from this place attending the
academy at Barre report large school, ex-
cellent discipline, plenty of work and "no
time to be homesick."
George Williams and Chester Perry have
filled their sios of 20 and - tons capacity
the past week. The weather being favor
able the work was done in fine shape.
Miss Ella Perry left for Boston Friday
morning. After short stay there she
goes to her home in st. Louis
Mrs. Chas. Hall makes a brief stay and
returned to Charlestown, y. H.. for a few
days, but leaving in time to reach Macon.
Ga. sept. l..
We are glad to welcome Mr.. and Mrs.
Miles to home in our village.
Prof. Brainerd, NJ. D." also visited
this village and decided to give lecture in
the Methodist church and to board at c. h.
Stedman's, thereupon advising Mrs. Sted-
man in relation to his dinner and inform
ing her he would cook it himself: but upon
being told that others interested did not
quite understand the arrangement of the
lecture he shook the dust Of Williamsville
from his feet, although urged to remain
till after dinner.
The young people are anticipating a
pleasant time Friday evening. when the
young people of Newfane will have a straw
ride to this place, with cake and ice cream
at the hotel, and invite their friends here
TO join them.
{. +. Park has gone to Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Tyler and son are
spending few days in Bernardston, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18

We learn with sadness of the death of
Rev. r. ID. Metcalf. a well-known minister
of the Congregational church, formerly
settled at South Wardsboro, and also at
West Dover West Townshend and Lon
dondeTy. He was very active in Sunday
school and temperance work, and a strong
and popular man in his own peculiar way.
The friends of Rev. VIM. Water were
glad to greet him as he came TO visit them
as usual during his vacation.
Miss Alice Dexter and Miss Irene Nc
Manners returned to their home in Troy.
y. Y, last Saturday after spending several
weeks in our village
The ladies' benevolent society of the
Methodist church met last week Thursday
with Mrs NJ. A. Smith, Mr. Gillespie Of
South Jamaica providing team for their
use. Seventeen attended and large
amount of work was done.
Miss Inez Reed will soon begin term of
school in Goose City in Dover Miss
Altha Bemis will teach in West Dover vii
lage.
Rev. c. II. Walter has been transferred
from the Vermont to the New England
conference. His post-office address is Tru-
70, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
WINDHAM.

Maj c. G. Gould, who has been spend.
ing his vacation in town, has returned to
Washington, ID. c. Capt. Fred Mack OF
Washington was in town the first of the
week
Miss Henrietta Emery, who broke her
hip in Brattleboro last May, has so far re-
covered as to be able to be brought home.
Mrs. VIM. Harris has gone to Deerfield,
Mass, for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Howe of Worcester,
Mass, were in town last week.
Miss Nellie Woodburn has gone to New
ton, Mass, to teach. Lucy Woodburn has
returned TO Mortified seminary
Jennie Mcpherson of Brooklyn. y. Y.
is at \. O. Premises.
Miss Elizabeth Atwood of Foxboro.
Mass, is at j. w. Gould's: also Aaron
Gould of Ludlow.
L. b. Chapman is visiting in Maine for a
short time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
GRAFTON.

Rev. Mr. Noyes of Chester preached
last Sunday in exchange with Rev. j. A
Leach.
There will be no service in the Congre
gational church next Sunday morning, but
preaching as usual in the evening.
The annual gathering of the Congrega,
tional parish will take place at the parson
age Monday evening, Sept p,
Frank S. Locke has returned from a visit
to Chicago.
The Green Mountain Telegraph company
is extending its line to Andover and Yves
ton.
Miss Amy Adams has gone to Chicago
where she expects to spend year with
friends
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. G. Gibson will spend
the coming winter in Springfield, Mass.
Fred E. Merrifeld of New York is al
w. 5. Eaton's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
VERNON.

Miss Mile Torrey, who has been stay
ing at l.. f. Putnams, returned to New
York last week
Miss Bertha Franklin attends Miss Saw
yers school at Brattleboro
George Eppler and family have moved
to Erying, Mass.
A. Withheld has gone to Boston and
Danvers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morrill, of Boston, who
have been spending a few weeks at the Ed
dy farm, have returned home.
VIM. b. Washburn accompanied his
brother, Owen Washburn, to Canton, y.
y, on Monday, where they intend to enter
the university for a course of study.
School has begun in district No. with
Frank Head of Brattleboro as teacher:
also in No. with Miss Margaret Hill of
West Brattleboro as teacher, and in No. q,
Miss Alice Maynard of Bernardston, teach
er.
Miss Minnie Bailey has gone home with
her aunt, Mrs. Fitz Henry, TO Boston.
Mrs. Fred Haskell and son of Minneap-
oils are visiting her mother, Mrs. Kendall,
and other relatives.
Elder C.. Goodrich of Chelsea Mass,
will peeach in the chapel next Sunday at
1880 A. NJ. and / 80 p. NJ.
For horse clothing and robes 20 to \. II. Rice,
Brattleboru Rays Block.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
NEWFANE.

The Womans Relief corps will meet in
this village next Wednesday evening. 4
general attendance of officers and men,
beers is requested.
John Durham, son of the late Rev.
Chas. Durham, continues his preparation
for the ministry by entering Yale college.
The east side of the common is gay with
lawn tennis, established there by F. A. De
Witt.
state paper records the death from
heart disease of Rev. X. d. Metcalf at SYRIA
cuse, n. Y.
The Vermont Missionary for September
says one of the recent census bulletins
shows that Vermont has the honor of be-
ing the only state that has had an absolute
decrease in Jail population during the last
decade.
1t being generally conceded that things
OF value are worth paying for, a hearty
concurrence in the vote taken at the I'm
ion hall meeting last Saturday evening to
increase the charges for use of the hall
may be accepted as evidence that the i'm
proved condition of the building is appre-
ciated.
For horse clothing and robes go to A. II. Rice
d. HN..n. u
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
WEST HALIFAX.

In the death of Nathaniel p. Hudson,
which occurred at his home in this place
Saturday, Sept. II the community loses
a respectful citizen and the Grand Army
post Jealous and active cOmrade. ,IIe was
a member of the 34th Massachusetts Vol
unteers and served three years. He was
mustered out of service at the close of the
war, and has ever been patriotic and pub
lic-spirited man. His funeral was attended
by Rev. Mr.. Pierce of Wilmington. Charles
p. Clark post, G.. A. r., attended and as
sisted in the services.
Mrs. S. c. Larrabee will open her house
fair day for the accommodation of the pub
lie.
There will be a dance at Village hall on
the evening of the fair. All are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
MARLBORO.

The second series of lectures on the
prodigal son, given by Rev. VIM. Schofield
was finely rendered and very impressive.
Some of our townspeople attend the
Charlemont, Mass, fair this week.
The ladies' aid society met Wednesday at
the church to make arrangements for the
coming church fair.
The Christian Endeavor society has re-
organized with the following officers
President, II. L. Hadlock; president,
Miss Clara Ames; secretary, VIM. Scho-
field; treasurer, Miss Hattie Brayman
recording secretary, f. p. Adams; also a
number of committees.
Social Bible reading will be held at the
home of ID. Whittemore Saturday evening
at o'clock. All are cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18

nesday evening Of next week, when an at
tractive program of music, readings and
Rotations will be presented The central
feature of the evening will have reference
to the life and writings of DIR. Oliver Wen
dali Holmes, Miss Fannie Tomlnson Civ.
ing biographical sketch Of his life, and G.
ID. Spencer giving paper on his writings
from a literary standpoint The invitation
to attend is general, and it is requested that
all be present promptly at 1880.
Miss Dora Haskell will go to New York
to work for George NJ. Ballou.
Spencer IL Leonard will manufacture
cider jelly this season at the Bellows mill.
For horse clothing and robes 20 10 A. H. Rice,
Brattleboro, Ray Block.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18

The w. c. r. U. will meet at Mrs. f. A.
Peirce's the 23rd inst. for Reorganization.
1t is hoped all who possibly can will be
present.
Brainard Prouty and son of Spencer,
Mass, have recently visited relatives and
friends in town.
1t is reported that Elbridge Blodgett has
bought Rev. y. n. Glaciers place.
Lyman Bills is home from New York on
a vacation.
Elliot Howe is visiting his children in
Springfield and Weathersfield this state.
Rev. II. NJ. Hopkinson of Perkinsvlle,
with his son Halle, is stopping at ID. A.
Wakefields.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
HALIFAX.
An Interesting Meeting of the Farmers
Club.

An Interesting Meeting of the Farmers
Club.
The meeting of the Farmers club at
President Stoves last Saturday was decid-
eddy an interesting occasion. Dinner was
served in the grove, and at two o'clock the
meeting was opened by few words from
the president. Music suitable for the occa-
sion was enjoyed by ALL The first speaker
on the subject "How to make and dispose
of butter to the best interest to the farmer"
was Mr. Preston, who thought good cows
the most essential thing, and to sell indie
pendently of middle men. l.. NJ. Woodland
thought good feed, as well as good cows,
was necessary. He fed cottonseed and
corn meal the year round, and could not
make good butter without He belongs to
the Creamery association and thought it
paid well; could not do without good sup
ply OF ice. He was questioned closely by
all present on how to feed, kind of cows,
amount of feed per cow profits, etc. In
answer the speaker said he kept an account
the whole year and knew what he was say
ing.
Mr.. Thompson of Coleraine was primed
and ready to 90 off as he always is. He
thought it was not for the farmers best
interest to depend on the creameries to sell
their butter, although at times fair price
was gained He sold his own butter, using
the Cooley creamery. Mr.. Powers thought
it for his interest to sell through the cream
cry.
Mr.. Evans then spoke in favor of the
Old style of using pans, each farmer max
ing his own butter and selling to custom
ers. Mr. Evans has for years made and
sold for himself, and has a good demand
for all he can make. He keeps about 20
Jersey cows, makes a good article, and gets
good price the year round. Mr.. Stowe
had quite different story; was not in ia
yor of cows at all; when he kept some Is
or 20 and belonged to the Creamery asso-
citation he had to keep sheep to pay ex-
penses, but on the whole had to acknowl-
edge that his farm was in better condition
from keeping cows. Mr.. Phillips and Mr..
Combs of Coleraine, both good dairy farm
ers, came to get information rather than to
give. All spoke several times, and the
conclusion seemed to be that if circum-
stances would admit they would rather be
out of the creamery than in.
The meeting was adjourned to meet at
ii. S. Plumb's on Saturday, Oct 10, at 10
A. NJ. All went home feeling that profit
able day had been spent.
Mrs. F. II. Niles was called to Brattle-
bOro last week by the serious illness of her
mother.
Mr.. Smedley will probably spend the win
ter in Worcester, Mass.
The ladies' aid society at the West vii
lage will open tent, as usual, on the day
of the fair next Tuesday, for the purpose
of furnishing dinner for all who wish,
the proceeds to be for the benefit of the
society. Members are requested to bring
food for the table.
We hope the society will not neglect their
duty in furnishing dishes for the hall as
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
JACKSONVILLE.

1t is reported that Mrs. n. l.. Stetson
will spend the winter i'm Brattleboro with
her daughter, Mrs. w. p. Jones.
Samuel VIM has Just returned from
Amherst, where he has been visiting his
daughter.
Forest Pierce continues to be very low.
Mrs. Adella Hunt will move to Brattle-
boro in the course of few weeks, where
she has bought her home, and intends to
remain permanently.
Very interesting meetings are held every
Friday evening by the Y. p. c. f. society.
Everybody is cordially invited, especially
the young.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18

Henry Crawford has sold his last year s
crop of tobacco, over 1000 pounds. Terms
private, but he received a good advance
over the prices of last spring.
F. II. WILDER has taken j. II. Dougher-
tvs position at the depot as station agent.
A good many of our young people are at
tending school away from home: Gertrude
Gorham and Mabel Willard at Brattleboro,
Florence Douglas and Eugene Pierce at
Vermont academy, Denny Davis and Geo.
Hannum at Ludlow, and Sarah Washbune
at Mortified, Mass.
Miss Maude Kendrick is visiting i'm
Charlestown, N II.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Beebe have gone to
New London for a week or 10 days visit.
Mrs. n. II. Ranney and lady friend,
Mrs. Smith of Springfield, Mass, are stop
ping at w. II. Dickersons.
Quite number of Masons attended a
meeting at Townshend Thursday evening
to witness the working of the third degree.
The ladies of the Congregational society
will hold an oyster supper in the vestry
next Tuesday evening. Supper will be
served from six to eight, program is in
preparation and good time is expected.
The Universalist society hold a picnic at
Mrs. +. d. Greenwood's tomorrow and all
are invited.
Mrs. Richmond of Windsor is visiting
at DIR. Munger's.
Four ladies' supposed to be from Brat
tleboro, driving white horse, came here
Wednesday to make arrangements for a
temperance lecture to be given in the near
future. They said they neither drank tea,
coffee nor water, so We should judge the
lecture would be interesting. They haven't
got way back when they get to Putney.
For horse clothing and robes 90 to \. II. Rice
| Brattleboro Rays Block
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
GUILFORD CEN TIRE.

Rev. F. W. Sprague will preach in the
church next Sunday. Services at 2:30. p.
NJ; Sunday school, l 80 =. NJ.
Miss S. Sheldon of Troy, n. Y, is
spending several weeks at l.. Jaquith's.
The picnic held in the grange hall last
Saturday was a pleasant occasion. The
tables were loaded with good things,
where nearly hundred were seated. Mu-
sic was rendered by Mr.. and Mrs. George
Miller, Il. Thomas and daughters, and the
Misses Carpenter; essays, declarations
and readings We're given by the young peo-
pie and children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
JAMAICA.

The w. G. T. U. have chosen Mrs. G..
y. Wyman and Mrs. J. c. Robinson as del
egates to the state meeting at st. Johns
bury.
The Loyal Temperance legion will meet
next Friday evening, Sept. %, at j. c.
Robinson's.
j. a. Butler and family returned to New
York Monday.
Mrs. David Eddy is visiting in New
York and in Railway, y. J..
II. F. Willis is building a new barn near
his residence on Main street.
Several of our people attended the
double wedding at West Townshend on
Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
TOWNSHEND.

The Congregational church was surpris-
ed last Sunday to find new minister in
the pulpit.
Merritt o. Eddy has gone to Middlebury
to live with his uncle, DIR. Eddy, and attend
school.
j. l.. Howard, the well-known writing
teacher, opened large class at Leland ~
Gray seminary last Monday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-18
WESTMINSTER.

Seymour Fem is on the sick list since
Friday, but is better.
Rev. Chas. \. Dickinson of Berkeley
Temple, Boston, is in town, gun in hand.
The farmers are at work in the big fields
of corn.
The county conference of last week is
still called good.
Prof Goodrich of the University of Yer
mont gave us an excellent sermon last
SUNDAY