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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
DOTS.

On Judgment Of 800 Sheriff Finn yes.
terday afternoon closed the notion store Oh
Theodore Shipley at No. 6l2 King street.
The monthly meeting of the Y.W.CTU.
will be held at headquarters, No. l0o Mest
Eighth street, this afternoon at . ~ oclock'
Tho Right Rev. Abisl Leonard, bishop
of Nevada and Utah, will give mission
nry address in ST. JONAS Church next
Sunday 4p. III.
Tho West Presby terls.n Church choir on
Sunday night will give tho cantata joy
to tho World ut the regular church SER
vic,
There will be prayer and watch service
at the Sunday Breakfast Mlssloh 1o-hieh,'
The Salvation Army will hold waVch
night service tonight.
Delaware Conclaye Improved Order OF
Heptasophs, held II smoker last niSht "A.
]. Hyland, C. W. Taylor and W: 1. han,
naman read selections, George II. McCaii
ana joseph II. Greenmun sang songs, ana
Ii. C. Conrad tpoke
Tho terms of DIR. Howard Ogle and DR..
E. Z. Joyce as surgeons at the Dclnwtte
Hospitpl expire to-day, and they Will DO
succeeded by DR.. james A. Draper anu hr'
Henry Kleinstuber.
Tho annual meeting ofthe Wilmington
viii t Club will be hold On even ng of JAN
uary II, 1853, when officers for 'ho year
will DO elected
Several bowlers af the young Mons he
publican CUB will play in Philadelphia
tonight.
Tho Rodney Street Presbyterian Sunday
school will hold their Christmas entertain
mcnt this evening,
Watcb-night Services at Haven NJ. n.
Church, 3rd & DUPONT Streets Tonight.
The public is invited
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
Set out a bottle of Lengcrs Bavarian
beer to your friends on Sunday.
Eavors Women as Janitors.

The Democratic federal office holders IN
the custom house should be removed anu
that q, soon us possible. They should get
the same treatment the Republicans got
while holding office under tho Democratic
administration. What's the matter with
reno, ina Collector of tho Port DR.: Cooper
rs we'll a. his chief clerk MIR. W: Z. Come
gys. The cnly way for the kepublic3an
ADMINISTRATORS to make itself popular
with the Repubi can voters in Delaware,
Is by removing al. Democrats from once
holding positions untar the present al
Il should DO done and we hops to see it
prcn pity accomplished before many more
days have passed. away.
Marshal Short who is now the cus1o-
dian Of the Custom House, says no is:op'
posed to removing the present janitors 60
be replaced with colored men as stated III
yesterdays Evening Journal. But being
n great believer in women night he would
appoint women to keep the building clean.
He has been visited by several OF tine lair
sex during yesterday and to-day aud Will
II the Court allows him consider thclr ap-
plication and claims for position unaer
Uncle Sam.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

| 49, -. li Il
james Henry Hotfecker ono Of New
pelpus farmers, died ut his home Clefmont
on Lancaster avenue just beyond the city
limits, last night from old age and para
lysia He was n years Of age. The stroke
OF paralysis, which superinduced death
attacked Mr. Hoffecker about SIX months
ago, since which time he had been very
feeble. OF late his condition was such
that his wife and other members OF the
family looked for death at any time. The
end was peaceful.
Mr. Hoffecker was member of the Hof.
fecker family, which had been In Della
ware for nearly two hundred years, but no
was prominent not only because OF his old
and honOred ancestry, but because OF his
own sterling qualities. He was born near
Smyrna. where his father lived for many
years, and came here about fifty years ago
with his wife, who was Miss Snyln and
whom he married In Kent Mr.. Hoffecker
located ut CleHnont and from that time
until he was stricken with paralysis con.
Quoted the farming business. He was sue
cessful
In politics MIR. Hoffccker was Repub.
can. He was a member OF the Delaware
HouEe of Representatives during the Civil
war. Tho only other political position ne
held was the road cOmmisslonership OF
his district. Ho was Methodist and
member Of Grace church, having been
connected with tho organization since Its
founding. Previously he was a member
of st. Paul's Church He was always an
active worker aud contributed largely to
the finances OF the church.
Mr.. Hoffecker was the father OF eight
children, seven of whom are living The
deceased one was Mrs. H. Q. Suiicher who
married Dir. Snitoher. The other children
are James H. Hoffcoker, Jr., and Francis
H. Hoffecker. the well-known Whining.
ton lawyers; George r. @. Hoffecker Oh
the Trump Machine Company; j. SAyin
Holfecker, of New York; Wilbur Fisk
and Misses Emma and Florence who live
at Clermont.
Although no funeral arrangements have
yet been made 1t is probable that Monday
will be fixed as the day of burial. Whether
the body will be brought to Grace Church
Is not known.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
t'p,. Remnant. for Saturday

Had more than we thought,
for it takes time to get them
ready so that they can be han
died easy. Yon can get some
thing you want amongst them,
sure, and at away.down prices.
Remnants Of Prints, Table
Linens, Crashes, Outing Elan.
nels, GiDghams, r us 81 q
Fleeces, Dress Goods, etc, etc.
We give trading stamps and
the greatest bargains and very
best value in dry goods of all
kinds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

ANS ~ on ~ psvwss4 wkiis'
Skating.

John W. Brown. aged nine years, Of
Marshallton. was drowned yeslerdaylafler-
noon while skating. In company with
number Of other boys young Brown went
to the creek between Marshailton and Stan
ton. The skating was good notw ithstand-
ing that the warm SUI had played havoc
with the Ice.
A boy named Davis, who was chum Of
Brown kept close by his partner They
weroskating of by themselves when sud.
denly the other boys heard cracking
noise and upon looking around weso horrl-
fled to see the two boys disappear through
n big hole in the ice.
A number Of the skaters won't as close
to the hole as was possible and succeeded
In saving Davis, who came to tho opening
through which they passed.
Young Brown did not appear and word
being sent to his home party OF mon
went to the scene They broke the ioe
around where the lad disappeared. After
Graphing in tho creek for nearly three
hours The lads body was discovered.
Deputy Coroner Chandler went to
Marsha'lto and gave certificate accord.
ing to tho facts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

The Sarah Ann White Home for the
aged and inhrm colored persons was
opened yesterday at No. S92]9 French
street. The opening services began at 10
p. IN. with singing The Rev B. 4. Moore
offered prayer, after which tho president,
Rev. Edward H. :Chippy, spoke, followed
by ths following clergymon The Rev. G.
L. jefferson, Rev. George Bivens, Rev.
w. H. Spriggs Rev. NJ. +. Study and Rev.
l. r. johnson. Much encouragement was
given the home. Many donations were
received, for which tho managers return
thanks The home will remain at the
present place until March 20, 1893, when it
will be moved to the brick dwelling, No.
S2i French street. The managers desire
to correct an error in an article that ap.
poared in your paper yesterday, and say
that the Sarah Ann White Homo Is not
opened in opposition to any other organi-
cation, but as Tho property was left by
Sarah Ann White by will made and pro.
vided in her life time. We simply have
one aim In view, and that is to properly
care for the aged and intlrm, that are On.
trusted to our care. The homo is open
every day from 10 a. IN. to 5 p III.
The leading saloons have the bes! Door.
Ieuge's is ON tap every hero.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

Yesterday afternoon tho Door children
who live beyond Eleventh street. bridge
we're given their annual dihner and for
more Than two hours the littlc folks on
ioyed them. elves such us they nave not
since the last dinner. Inc ulnnor was
given by the East B'andyWlne hlnaer'
cnrten. one hundred and 1ltty children
Mrs Nj B. Cloud had charge of the pro.
paration ut the dinner and tho distrlbu'
iiou of the tickets and she was ably assist.
ch Lv Mrs Hunter, Mrs Shumar. Mrs.
Baird Mrs Eglhof, Mrs, Price, Mrs. Guth.
rio Mrs .Aavons, Mrs. Regain, Mrs Schulz.
Mrs. Dixon, Mrs, simpson. Mrs. Hnrrlee
Leaihcm, Mr.. Mary LcaIh Mrs. VIII
llams, Mrs. otringlellow, Mrs. ptice, MIS-;
The Misses Annie Backu. and Blanche
Et,in, who cooked tie vi,nd' ht their own
homes and helped to serve them to THO
hungry children. 49,,
WIGn the children were seated about
tina tables Rev. Edward $, Mace asked the
blessing the children sanding with bowed
beads Then wraps were hastily remov'
ed and the full chi ymrAt OF thG salhher
began. 1t was study to watch lhe eager
faces AS they bent over the plates Some
could not restrain their enthusiasm ana
laughed and talked as they atei others
seemed to regard it seriously and to seem
bont on dcvouring what was brought be-.
fore them lest it should not be real and
should in some mysterious manreEr- as5ar'
near from before tAcir eyes There WAS
plenty for all and car' child had as much
as he could eat ana both hands full to
carry away with him, When IL caiho ,ime
10 admit the second table, full about
twenty. five more children had assembled
than had tickets and they were also adj
mitted. ,,
Mrs Warner, Miss Nclle Edwards, Miss
Kate Anderson, who has charge OF the
kindergarten and Mrs. Cloud moved
among the children and made sure that
every one was generously Eeipou; Ai,o-
rcther it was rcd.lettor day for both he
children and their Kind benefactors and a
great success in every way
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
TARMELL TO MN TRLGGS.

r. Emmett Triggs, who for tho past
fourteen years has been foreman in the
mill department of the jackson and Sharp
Company, has accepted position in At
lanta, Georgia, for which place he depart
ed on Wednesday night He has many
friends in this city.
A farewell dinner was given ut Ainscow's
on Tuesday evening. During the evening
the Temple Male Quartctte, of which Mr..
Triggs has been member for mary years,
sang several selections. The employees Of
the mill presented him with a handsome
set of drawing Instruments, tho presenta.
ton speech being made by Artemus Bart
lett. Mr.. Tr!ggs' departure will necessi.
tate new member for tho Temple Quar-.
tote, which Is well known in this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

Watch night services will be held at Ha-
ven NJ. f. Church, Bird. Il DUPONT streets,
Tonight beginning at 9. 30. There will he
coyenep and testimony meeting, preach
ing by the pastor, the watch, and prayer
meeting with altar service, All Christians
ale invited to come praying for and expect
ing tie Baptism of tho Holy Gho;,t. Tho
unsuyed are Invited to como and seek
salvation. This may be tho last chance.
People of all denominations are cordially
invited. Special revival services every ever
ing during the week OF Prayer, from JAM
to the 9th
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

DEATHS.
KRAUSPE-On December 30, 1897, Julius
A. krauspe, in his S3rd year.
Relatives and friends are invited to at.
tend tho funeral on Sunday Afternoon,
from the residence of his sor-in-law. N j.
Connolly, No l2i7 King street ut O'clock.
Interment at Rlverview Cemetery.
HOFFECKER- On December 30, 1897,
James II. Huffccker, ST.. in his nth year.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend tho funeral at his late residence, on
January 3, 1898. at o'clock, p, III. Inter.
mcnt private.
CULP-In this city, on December 20. 1897.
John H., son of George and Elizabeth
Culp, aged years.
Relatives aud friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at tho parents
residence, No. 1919 Lancaster avenue, on
Friday evening at 7.3) o'clock. lntetaent
January /, 1898 at Rcxborough, Phlndel-
phia, Pa.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
pAyroN's BIG COMEDY COMPANY.

The Payton Big Comedy Company viii
open an engagement OF solid week at the
Grand Opera House beginning next Mon.
day evening, with Woman Against ms
company is !indispu taby biggest and best
that is playing at popular prices Mr..
Corse Paytons remarkable success as
theatrical manager has been at aimed by
honest advertising, and by MS aim 10 Pc.
Prices All his plays are superDly mount,
ed, a special sixty foot car being required
for their transportation. The leading lady
Is Miss Florence Hamilton, capable anu
versatile actress, and the principal come.
dian is Tony West, tho tallest and most
successful fun maker on the American
stage. The remainder Of the company has
been especially selected to conform to .t Mr.,
Payton's standard OF excellence, when
has been established by years OF ex
perience. Ladies' tickets for Monday even-
ing can be had at the Box Office.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
THE RENODELED ARnORY.
Formally Opened Last Nigh. inthe Prss'
ence Of Prominent Ten.

The members of the First Regiment, N.
G. D., were the recipients Of much praise
Inst evening. The now nrmory was form
ally opened in tho presence Of many dls-
tln9uishad men and tho soldier boys cor
,ri6utcd largely to tho evenings plensal
by their drilling. 'ais
About o'clock the assembly was sound
ed and the four companies Of the militia
and the roglmental flfo and drum corps
marched out on the floor. They won't
through various mancuvcrs and drills, ex-
ecuting them with precision and in most
Creditable manner.
At tho conclusion Of this drill tho wish
tors inspectel the wonderful mechanism
Of the Calling gun. Tho soldiers during
their drill made n nica appearance, their
uniforms being bright and clean, while
their acooutrement' were highly polished.
That the militia Is making rapid headway
cannot bo denied, and Colonel Wickor-
sham and Lieutenant Colonel Stevenson
were complimen.ed on the tine appearance
At the conclusion of tho drill and in.
sDeclion AdjuiuntGeperal Hart and no
other officers escorted tho VISITORS over the
building, and explained the various parts
ofmilitagy life. Tho guest were much /:
pro sed with the improvements, and ne
ly oil expressed the hope that the furth
additions can be mat until the nrmory
will equal some of those found in larger
cities.
Among those present vera William
NJ Field, Washington Has inss, Bishop
Coleman, Senator Meredith. representa-.
tives Mccoy, Whitney, short, Davis and
Hopkins, Adjutant.Gcne'nl Garrett j;
Hart, Colonel Andrew &. Gray, Colonel
q. parkc Postles Colonel Il. r stacey
Colonel Ennch Moore, Colonel A G. Nc
Cnusland, the Rev. Il, NJ. Munsou, Mayor
McLonr, President of Council Leitch.
Clerk OF Council Morrison, Counc.lmen
Healey, Kane, Smith, Morris, Iabloy,
Leary and Oberly Baililf Ryan, Liouteu-
ant Gordon, U. $. A.. Colonel Pennlng'
ton and a number Of others.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

The club house of the Wilmington
Whist Club last evening was the scene Of
n pretty reception given in honor Of II, i,
FulcnweiGer and +. l.. kurtZ, tho vctors
in the recent whist tougnament OF the At
lantic Whist Association, held in the Con.
tlnental Hotel, Philadelphia, on the even.
ing of December II.
Tho evening was spent in playing bill.
lizards, shuttle board, pool and in bowling
by the large number Of members present.
About $50 O'Clock supper was served,
after which pipes were passed around.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
BUCKISGHA MORRIS

John Buckingham and Miss Cora NJ.
Morris, of Pleasant HILL Dsl., were united
in tho holy bonds of marimony, December
20 at the residence of the brides uncle and
MIR. and Mrs. Edwin Cloud, OF Newark,
Del, by Rev. f. G. MacCorley, pastor of
tho NJ. L. Church, Newark. The best man
was Elmer Cline. Miss Annie Brannan,
OF Thompson Del. was bridesmaid. After
the ceremony the guests We're invited to
bountiful supper. Among the guests werei
World, Mr.. and Mrs J. Whiteman. Mrs.
Thomas Hardness, William Hardness, of
Pleasant Hill; Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Geary
Mrs James Hardness, Thoma, Hardness,
Jr., of Milford Y Roads. Mr.. and Mrs.
Amos Hardness, of Newark. The happy
couple left for Baltimore county, Nd, to
spend some time with the brides mother,
Mrs Sallie Morris
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

There is dissatisfaction in the ranks OF
the First Win ington Com2any's Boys.
Brigade over the action OF tho Board oil
Directors of thoWest End Reading hoom'
~ which the brigade is un adjunct, in
namipg Harvey Nansant captain of tho
brigade, vice William H. Haley, resigned.
The boys think First Lieutenant Samuel
Coucil entit ted to tho position. Mr.. Van
SAINT has never been q member of the hri-
gade, receiving the Office by virtue OF be-
ing superintendent of p, reading room.
Twenty. five boys have resigned from the
brigade and unless Mr. Nansant Is re,
moved there will not be cocporals guard
loft
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
Pcport a Good Business.

The men who sold belly, mistletoo and
Christmas trees in our city during The week
before Christmas report good busine 81
aud satisfactory profits. 1t was the best
holiday week for years. Prosperity cei-
tainly made its appearance amongst them
and they have been going around ever
since wearing smiling countenances ut
the neat sums they were able TO capture
from the sale of the evcrgreens Inst ytar
there were scyera! hundred dollars worth
of holly, cedar and Christmas tress left
unsold when Christmas morning dawncu.
Educate Your Bowels With Casoarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
t1c. II c. c, c. fail. druggists refund money.
III. r DnviS. Jaws'er. E. 2ni v
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

Washington, Doc. 3o.-The Post-offico
y1epartment soon will issue advertisements
inviting proposals for furnishing postage
stamps for the Government for the four
wears beginning July next. The number
required per year approximates S,OOo,Olo,-
ecu Under special arrangement the
furnishing Of stamps now is done by the
Bureau OF Engraving and PRINTING, the
BIDS lcc,iyel by the Pos:-ottice Depart
mont at that time for furnishing stamps
having been rejected. The arrangement
terminates July |.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

The Democratic League of Delaware
last night nominated these officers for
election next Thursday night:
President William Alexander; vice.
president, Charles Hurlock; recording
secretary, William Bromwell; Financial
secretary, Thomas Mccarthy; Treasurer,
George C. Morton. Fifteen new members
were admitted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

Joseph Bornot. the dyer, cosnmitesd
suicide shortly before noon to day. Tho
oause for tho commitment Of the ect waaA
that ho could not stand to have his acts
exposed. About 1l.8O O'Clock he was IN
tho front room OF his dyeing Embellishments
ut No. East Seventh strcot. MIRA. Cora
A. Taylor was OF work In the back room
making repairs to coat. Bornot walked
into the back room and advanced to wheral
Mrs. Taylor was at work. Vi
She though the was goingto give her somf I
instructions about work. He told her th( 4
he loved hor dearly and added ho was sQlp
that her husband loved her SO we'll.
Then he threw bis arms around hef
tried to embrace her. The woman screaidsS
cd and started to run toward tho door to
the front room to escape. She stated hor
intention Of informing her husband, Laur-
ence C. Taylor who Is employed as bars
tender at the saloon OF q. j. Nowall, two
doors below Bornot's store. M
Bornot Intercepted her and reached the
doorway first. He stepped into tho PASSAGE
way between the counter and the partition.
Without q word Of warning he drew re.
volver from his pocket and placing the
muzzlo to his right temple fred The bull.
let passed through his head and came out
over the left temple lodging in the wall. c
Mrs. Taylor jumped over Bornot's body
and ran to Newall's saloon whore she told
her husband.
Passerbys heard the report OF the pistol
and ran to store. Captain Chambers
heard Of the shot being fired and ran TO
the scene. Officer McGlilion soon after
ward arrived and kept back the crowd.
The patrol wagon was summoned and
Bornot was removed to the Delaware
Hospital but before his arrival at the hos
pital he was dead. Tho body was thon
taken to the undertaking rooms Of Deputy
Coroner Chandler.
Bornot wa, about 81 years Of age and
was Frenchman. He has been in VIII
mington for several yeara and Is reported
to belong to n leading fami'yin Franc.
Some persons who seemed to know about
Bornot's family connections say that he
hes wife and family In Franco.
Tie revolver with which he committed
snicide was an American double action one
CT thirty-eiyht cslibro
The suicide caused q terrific shock to
Mrs Taylor. Sho was taken to her home
at No. 6lS Windsor street.
After Bornot's body was taken to the
morsue Undertaken Chandler searched
the pockets of tho mans clothing and So
cured the key to the store door. Captain
Chambers locked the door pending IN
investigation.
v, M IL
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
Entertained by a rlagiCian

Albert 6. L. IIcinos, the magician. tenter-
tanned large audience at tho Century
Club parlors last evening The entertain
ment was for tho benefit OF ths Homeu-
pathic Hospital. Grace Orchestra furn i3h-
ed music.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
A Further Reduction
In Prices of
JACKETS and CAPES.

Our stock must be closed
out at once. Have you seen
those Tan Covert Cloth Jack
cts, velvet piping fly front, from
S.. SO to $2,9S? They are sell.
ing RAPIDLY. Our Cloaks and
Jackets are selling at half price
or less-beautiful and stylish
garments, and splendid quality,
make and finish.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

GRAND ofEaA aoUs's
xxysRI AGAIN.

IT7H ~ N4tkh AuAir n 4 M n 80 h
The story Of 'sNever Again, the comedy
at which New York lnughed all last season
as 1t never laughed bst0rss and which Will
be presented az the Grand Opera House,
tonight may DO CLEANED from the follow,
ing: "The title comes from tho good
resolution on which tho erring husbands
and wives agree Us the. curtain descends
for the Inst time, The fashionable audi,
ence forgot Its conventional restraint ana
laughed heartily and heaithily applauu-
the tousling Of Mr.. Hollands hair when
he posed momentarily as u musician: New
situations made an old theme pleasing
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31

"A They all say that Lengel's beer can't {
beat, Prove it for yourself.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
PLEASANT RECEPTION.

Tho Rev +. G. Merrill and wife, of the
North Baptist Mission, were rendered a re-
ception Inst evening at the home Of Mrs.
Dillon, Pennsylvania avenue and Scott
street, by the B Y. Y, U. of the church.
Tho Rev. Il. +. Briggs, of Second Baptist
Church. in behalf of the congregation,
presented welI-G!lcd purse,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
Taken BY KrlSS,
r - w.
BAs4

The leading saloons have the bes! Door.
Leugels is on tap everywhere.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-31
A RAILROAD TICKET.

RI Burt Hayerly and Laura Bigsar, stars OF
Blauey's RAILROAD Ticket Company, are
two Of tho best farce comedy comedians OF
the day, having starred in Hoyt's bigses1
success, "A Tripto Chinatown for lnree
seasons, Burt Haverly, as Welland Strang
was conceded to be the bost ever seen III
the part. Laura Biggars name IS q hous Isl.
hold word among theatre.goers dSr he "
chinatown In "a Railroad Ticket"
tney play two parts that fit them better
than any ever played, and this means an
entire evening of enjoyment to those VINO ,i'
are fortunate enough to attend ut the
Grand Opera House on Saturday ALTER
noon and night.