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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-24
MARSHAL OF FRANCE
4 GOES TOBATTLEFIE,LD
AT MECHANICSVILLE
Stands OH Knoll Where General Lee Stood When He Di
rccted the Seven-Day Defense of Richmond
in the Year of 1862.

Amidst sprinkling Of ancient and
!, memorable veterans OF the Contcd.
: cr"cy. several OF whom bore their
eo-odd years with juvenil.ty won.
derl"l TO witness, dotted an cmi-
.,nence above the MechanicsvilIc Turn
pike. about two miles to the south or
Mechanicsvillc. and within stones
throw OF Chickahominy Swamp
through which the little river of tina,
name sparklcd in the afternoon sun
shine, and looking down upon the
historic treastworks that protected
the city of Richmond during the
Seven Day Fight OF 1862, which al
most broke mems souls. the grca,
marshal of France yesterday about
/. O'Clock stood upon the very SPOT
from which General Robert T.. Leo
directed his army upon the opening
DAY OF the big battle, which within
the seven mortal days strung itself
from the little hamlet OF Mechanics.
willie. along the crest OF the Catliu
farm to Beaver Dam or Ellcrson's
Mil. and on that fiery circle toward
Gaines Mill. FraZIcrs. Cold Harhor.
White Oak Swamp. Malvern Inn ami
on along the Chickahominy TO the
James.
= Honors Lees Memory.
-Mnrshal Foch stood erect and
Heemcd 10 look into the vista Of mem =.
CRY In picturing the scenes OF NOR.
than half century ago. when, as :,
young man of 90. he studied tho
movements of the great Southern
general and marvclled at his achieve
nents. Marshal Foch was n student
of Lee. He honors his memory and
says he has proftcd through the
wonderful display of strategy in the
movements OF General Lee. and he
remembered yesterday how the
enemy was held at bay during those
seven days and finally defeated by
an army not half it's size.
Surrounding Marshal Foch were
men who took part in the activities
of that day. and as he stood upon
the little knoll. but slightly changed
from Its original size by the clemens
of years, with newly made lanne,
bearing the stars and Bars. with two
venerable boys III gray doing guard
duty on the hi .is tacc be. mod AZ
inspiration thar co,.ll we'll liz under
stood by the old men gathered around
him
Visits OLD st. johns Church.
Marshal Foch. following an In
formal luncheon as the guest Of
Governor Davis. accompanied by his
retinue. the local committee OF tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-24

opening OF the exercises at West
hampton yesterday afternoon. de-
livcred this prayer:
1--WE thank Thee, o God. our Father.
for all Thy mercies. Thy gifts are
every evening fresh and every morn
ing new. So common and so constant
are they that we are prone TO forget
the hand that bestows them. Hero
and now we would pause and dcliber-
atcly acknowledge Thee as the gtver
OF every perfect gift, the Father of
lights. with whom there IS no shadow
cast by turning.
We remember at this time with
overlooking hearts the gift of peace.
We bless and magnify Thy name that
the great world war Is ended and that
II was won by the friends OF human
freedom. We thank Thee FOR the
part which our guest of today took
in bringing victory to the allied
arms md for the opportunity we now
nave to salute and honor him. May
his life and fortune be precious in
Thy sight
We Invoke thy blessing on this
great conference now assembling in
Washington city. May wise and fra
all strife among the nations Of the
earth may soon cease and the brother
hood for which Christ prayed In
which His earthly life was spent may
prevail over all the earth. We com
mend TO Thy favor this institution and
all who have II in charge and ask
Thy rich blessing upon all good men
and good institutions. wherever they
may be found. These thanks we Of
fer ana these blessings we seek In
the name and for the honor OF Him
who. Himself. taught us to pray, say
ing:
Our Fathor. who art In heaven.
hailowcd be Thy name. Thy Kingdom
come and Thy Will be done on earth
as II is done In heaven. Olive us Thu,
day our daily bread, and forgive our
trcspasses AS we forgive those who
trespass against us; and lead us not
irto temptation. but deliver us from
evil. for Thine IL 1.-The kingdom ana
the power aud the glory, forever ana
ever. Amen"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-24
VIRGINIA INDIANS FURNISH GAME FOR
FOCH LUNCHEON AT GOVERNORS HOUSE

Game
with charlotte a Frenchn ug
ana tho
handsomely
In doing honos
pers OF his
The entertainment every detail and is tho
country member hcomm
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-24

the Richmond Howitzers' Battery was
given. Seventeen times, Mt intervals
oHfve seconds apart, the giant guns
Numbered. the reveberations reach
Ing every nook and Granny of the
vast station.
Foch Closely Gunrdcd.
Leading the way. with the Governor
at his side. Marshal Foch proceeded
in the direction OF the ramp at the
extreme eastern end OF the platform.
surrounded and closely followed by
members OF his Official party. secret
service and other plain-clothes men
the latter detailed by. the Richmond
Police Observation-Disclosures and local
newspapermen. movie men and pho-
tographers.
TWO minutes and half after
hiishting from his car, Marshal Focb
entered the station proper He was
greeted by cheers that resounded
throughout the vast buiIdinr Tho
marshal paused few seconds whuo
bouquet of golden chrysanthemums
win American Ecauty tulIc, the
'eo' WHITE ana blue OF Old Glory ana
we tr'coior of France. was handed
MN by Terrell Mcmahon. Ir. att,rod
IN the khaki of an American so,a,o
James Edward Donohue .Jr :, r.
,""'"i costume, and Jack Griffith No
Dohough In the 'get-up" of IrncI
Sam ohci
ms ceremony over with ,ho
on through the sta,ion
'"eF resumed their march :,
n.c"m whistle. OF ear-sn,i,tjn.
'''ie' manned by two husli os 49,,
- rue peals II emitted v,ora
uin,ost deafen!ng. The cheerinr
i''',e less so. The marshal 90 &C"
"hoer balcony filled with rhoar
Sqnirming and flag-wnyIr,
: ~ MINISTER'S. through double doors
',''"s the entrance to the stat,nn
'e'ea oy another outburst NJ
'e's ana applause
Welcomed ny AIn,Ii..
rye minutes after he ol,rh,.a
rom his private car. March,, , nteu
was being officially welcomed ~,
wy hE Mayor Alnslie. August Sin,a
fie'ri' french vice consul I'm R;n,
''"hn' ana other members OF RI. ra
ception committee. vac re-
me cheering had not dird ,,
when bands stationed I'm fron,
hr""n street station. and facin,, ~
entrance, rendered The Marsni,o
i'iSe' and The Star Spanslcd ran
her'' In the order named.
AN old colored NANNY. di,,;,
I'VE In stature. wormed her way nv,
OF the crowd. edged herself r. ,ha
fringe OF the crowd, got good loo,s
NJ Marsha! Foch. and ejaou,atsd
hank the good Lord for the cir
of sight, VIC SKI
Alter Inspecting his guard of hon
or composed of two battalions
grouped in semi-circlc fac,nr ,h.
on trance, Marshal Foch boarded ,ho
automobile provided for his use dnr
ING his sojourn in Richmond nro.
Phratory to the start for the Dayt,
Aioh"inent, at Davis and Monument
avenues. where the head of Tho mn,
rade had formed. He was foI,ouo,
ny the Governor, who sat beside
him. ''uc
The marshal was followed, in suc-
ccedinE cars. by Colonel Des,icknr
his chief aid. and Mavor Ainsiia
ana other members OF the stan M ,ha
famous visitor and members of Tho
reception and other committees
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-24

Grams. headed by General Freeman
TO the plateau.
AT the top IL the plateau IL line
OF old soldiers IL gray. pumbcr,n,
about eighty, stood at attention
Marshal Foch came to n stop and
saluted The scene VAS dramatic
fath"red around were man; women
VINO had engaged in war activities
CITIZENS and oil .iaLs who mad nro.
cceded the parry to the sce.te. and
lew rods AVA Confeders To fl,p
waved in the a1,umn breeze sln,v,y
marching on guard duty t,.n oi.,
/ Soldicrs patrolled the parapet.
Veterans Present Arms.
10 the right was Il guard Of honor
composed of old veterans. armed win
bnyonctted rifles OF tho ncrioa ar no
war Between :kc States. i,u,dI,.
'heS stood, and as proudly they pr..
sehtch arms upon command az N,,i,.
w. Med. Evans. ana upon tho coo,
ar blowing across Chick,lnnin,.
swamp. the well-known old Rebel
iell' rang again and again. Tine
Il L
~ smile spread over his ,Sind q i
race ana when this little formnl.,v
winch had unwittingly injected IL.
seii INTO purely informal arf,,ir bI.v.
away with the wind. the old hoys
crowded around the marshal ana !,
handsomely drawn man OF IN. Sav.n
Days Fight WIS unfoldcd. G.rcr.,
freeman explained the various,,.in,
""s'h marked the conflict. Will. Tho
SFeat guest absorbed every dr,ail
lie asked questions and Indicate nm
interest more than passing.
In the meantime other mcnhcrs of
the party were holding "snci,i
session Cantcen girls. Red Cross
nurses ana other women workers
'ook charge of some OF the younger
men In the party. and described all
the incidents In connection with the
battles that were fought long he
iore the young women were horn. A
number Of wrinkled and gray o,a
ladies were there. and some Sons of
Coniederatcs" were present IL was
scene not soon forgotten
stands Where Lee stood.
AT word from General Frcemao
the entire party. marched acrJss an
old cornfield for several hundred
yards 10 the ridge OF a miniature
ravine. Upon the crest OF this ridge
General Lee had stood :nd now ,he
Marshal OF tfancc proudly looked
about him with an expression Of
su"''me pleasure in being able TO
stand where cncc stood Lee
During the Communicating OF kim
drcd spirits colonel John 4. Cutchins
presented Marshal Foch a map-casc
ana Il map Of the campaign of June
20. to July >. lS62. Both The Con
iederatc and Federal positions were
plainly outlined, and the old men
present reconstructed the scenes OF
the Seven Days.
shortly before 3 o'clock the parry
rc-entercd the cars. and sped back
over the MechanicsvIllc Turnpike to-
ward Richmond. The guide swung
the column into the old Second
Street road. and IN through North
Richmond and Gintcr Park 10. tn.
boulevard. thence 10 Cary Street
Road ana out 70 Wcsthampton. where
at The University OF Richmond. be-
fore notable gathering. the degree
Of Doctor OF Laws was conferred
upon Marshal Foch
The Confederate veterans and eli.
zens who had assembled at the TiIlcr
farm followed. The veterans re-
turned to the Soldiers Home, re-
freshed by the experience and re-
called with the martial sphere.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-24
ANGLO-JAP ALLIANCE
BROUGHT UP IN HOIJaE
would har 4. :. From FInnI Arrcc-
mont Until Trcnfy Is Abro-
gated,
IEy Assoclated Prcss. !

WASHINGTON. Nov. os-i roso
tuition providing that the I-nI,nd
STATES shall not enter into n r.al
agreement relative to limitation Of
naval ornaments until the Anglo
Japanese treaty OF 1921 Is abrogated
or without definite understanding
"i us Immediate abrogation was in
ur"uuccd today by Representative
iInh nam, Republican. Massachusetts
me resolution characterizes the
r'hty as military alliance. Of
,'hsiNc and defensive between Great
Hrl;hin ana Japan and "in nonflIrt
WIN IN" entire spirit" Of the Amcri-
can proposal made at she opening
session OF the arms conference for
reduction Of naval ornaments
ana a tcn-year naval holiday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-24
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND
CONFERS HONORARY DEGREE
OF LII. D. ON MARSHAL FOCH
Academic Exercises Are Impressive as the Great Cen
erahsslmo OF the Allied Armies Is Presented With
High Honor by President Boatwright

MARSHAL Foch at 3:30 o'clock yes
terday afternoon was presented the
degree OF doctor Of laws. by +. w.
cartwright, NJ. a.. LII. D.. president
OF the University OF Richmond.
The convocation In honor OF the
marshal OF Franco, was held I'm the
presence OF several thousand specta-
tors. The marshal, accompanied by
MS stan and escort, went directly
from Mechanicsville to Westhampton.
Upon ai!Rhting from their automo-
hiles. the party was taken in charge
by the university officers, marshal
and guards OF honor. Accompanied
by President Boatwright, Marshal
foch headed the main line, preceded
by the university marshal. A detail
OF university service men formed tho
personal escort to Marshal Foch. Be-
nina Marshal Foch came dignitaries
or the university. faculty and alumni
The march to a stand ut the east of
the administration building, where
the ceremonies were perform.d wo,
Impressive. but simple. The line was
ions' many students and alumni
bringing up the rear. all appro-
~ '"NS's IODeu.
Marked With Dignity.
There was nothing ostentatious in
the exercises. They were mark ed
with dignity. order and breyIty.
Prayer was offered by Rev. r.. III.
fit' u. D.. LII. ID. He Invoked AL
mighty blessing upon the confer
ence now In session In washington
and offered thanks for the port
which our guest of today took I'm
bringing victory to the allied armies
and FOR the opportunity we now have
to salute and honor him. May his
life and fortune he precious fin Thy
sight"
In hia Introductory remarks In pre-
senting Marshal Foch to Fresjdont
cartwright. y. w. Patterson, LII. r..
president OF the university trustees.
referred to the strong ties which bind
the people OF France and America.
Delivers Speech In French.
fricfiy. President Boatwrignt. in
The language of France. addressed tn.
distinguished guest who stood before
him. at the conclusion Of his short
speech, President BoatwrIght con-
ferred the degree and presented the
marshal his document. President
Boatwright said:
Ferdinand Foch. member Of tho
French Academy, marshal OF France,
commander-inrchie OF the allied
armies in the world war, immortal
leader to whom was committed the
fate OF the world and who delivered
us from the enemy, glorious hero with
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-24
Losc. Twcnty-DoIrar mn.

ny Inc hurry aud rush OF Incl
"'"tS IN connection with the Focn
.fbr"'Ion yesterday. o. w. Mat
ci"rk In the office of Conn.
t"ier Henry G. Cofer, in going from
W., once to the corner OF Ninth and
irro"H streets. lott a twenty dollar
ui'. ana Is IN consequence feeling de-
l''Sse" today. having little or no rea.
tn ,,, 'pr ewing thanks. Mr.. Matthews
"''s h'' 1eiicye he was the victim or
nNehpochet. and lis In hopes of hav-
n nSme honest citizen raturn tho
I.lH- n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-24

train. They faced n battery OF rnov-
'hE- picture machines, with their opor-
a'ors grinding away, and n horde o.
photographers. the shutters to their
cameras keeping up an intcrmi,tcn,
snap, snap
me distinction of being. the frs, to
welcome the marshal in the ma,,cr
Of the changing OF bells. IN. ,oo,i,. :,
OF Whistles or the boom, boom OF
cannon goes 10 yard engine No. 81.
OF the Richmond Washington limo.
The instant the gencralissimo's foo,
touched the cement walk, the engine.
man opened the throttle and a sb,in
blast from the whistle sounded, Eif.
teen seconds later and the salute o,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-24
BOOM OF CANNON AND SIREN
BLASTS GREET MARSHAL FOCH
AS HE ALIGHTS FROM TRAIN
Cheering Thousands Acclaim Leader of Allied Armies
- as He Enters Concoursc of Broad Street Station
Governor and Mayor Welcome Visitor

1t was exactly five minutes to 10
O'CLOCK when Governor Davis boarded
;the- private car Of Marshal Foch. at
.Ijroad Street station. yesterday morn
dag for the purpose Of officially well
.cdtning the beloved colder TO Vir-
sginia. Marshal Foch." the executive
told the distinguished visitor. "Vir-
sginia salutcs you. You are AZ wei
como In her capital today as Lafayette
twas al Yorktown"
~ Bin minutes iaier--or 1891 to he
Focn. With the Cover
! NOR, John J. Wicker. Jr national
ssArnerican Legion committeeman for
ffFfrginia. and members Of the mar
shafh Official stan. alighted from tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-24
FLYING AUTOMOBILE
is LATEST IN FRANCE
IRy Assoclntcd Press !

PARIS. Nov. "a flying auto
mobile is the latest development in
the French aero world
a successful demonstration Of an
ordinary automobile with folding
wings two engines, one OF ten
horsepower for land-going and the
other OF 300-horsepower. for air
travel. was held recently at Buc,
Seine-et- Oisc. The machine per-
formed all the usual feats OF an
airplane and also of an automobile.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-24
Mary.Ille College to Play Centre.
IBy Associated Press.1

KNOXVILLE. TENN, Nov. %
Maryvilie College has been placed on
1922 football schedule Of Center Col
lege. The game VIII be played on
the Praying Colonies" gridiron at
Danvtllc. September rs. Maryyillc
was an old foe OF Centres before the
latter came into national promin-
encc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-24
SPECTACLE ARPARADF,
MARKS VISIT OF FOCH
TO CITY OF RICHMOND
Thousands Line Both Sides of Streets Along Line Of
March as Military Organizations Swing By in
Their Multi-Colored Uniforms.

One OF the most brilliant military
paradcs that Richmond has ever seen
look place yesterday morning upon
the occasion OF tho visit OF Ferdinand
Foch. Marshal OF France, to the city.
World war veterans, cadets and ma.
triotic organizations banded to-
sether to make the line spectacular
I'm every detail.
The V. NJ. I. Cadets, coo strong, led
the column. followed in order by v.
i. l. Cadets. the Richmond Light In
fantry Blues Battalion. tho Richmond
Grays and the 1Iowitzers. The local
cadet c6rps-John Marshall High
School and enedictine-foiiowed the
Virginia National Guard units. Next
came tho world war workers. includ-
Ing the Red Cross. the Y. NJ. c. A..
the Y. w. C. A.. the Salvation Army.
the knights OF Columbus and tho
Jewish Welfare Board. These SOL
dicrs. cadets and workers. in their
multicolorcd uniforms. reused the
crowds lined along Monument Ave-
nue. TO wild cheering and enthusiasm.
stern Heads Parade.
Bricadier-General 10 Lane Stern.
adJutant-Ecncral OF Virginia and
chief marshal of tho parade, with his
stan. rode at the head OF the line. fol-
lowed By two battalions of former
service men. who preceded the car
OF the gencralissimo. rs his honor
guard General Stern and his stan
reviewed the parade from the steps
OF st. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Riding In tho car with Marshal
Foch were Governor Davis, Colonel
Parker. honorary aid and Interpreter:
Colonel Lynch. American Legion de-
partment commander. and Miles
Cahill, member OF the secret service.
overseas veterans marched on both
sides OF the car as n personal guard
OF honor.
In the cars following that of the
marshal rode members OF his stofr
the reception committee and those In
strnmental In arranging the DAYS
ceremonies.
Hoy scouts Lend Aid.
The untold thousands who bankad
either slice OF the streets along tho
line or march were held back with
the able efforts OF the Boy Scout.
VINO had line OF stan stretched
nearly the entire length OF Monu-
ment Avenue. On house tops. in win
COWS. on porches. In fact every place
one could get View of the allied
chiei and the parade was utilized a
continuous sound of cheering was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-24
BRAND is MAKING
PROGRESS IN ENGLISH
"Hc"S' Iccs:" rs He Points to III. Fa-
N"ritr Hrnnh of

WASHINGTON. Nov. 23.-Premier
nFiah' ~ making progress In learning
hhSiish. lie still conducts his off,
,'"i business Ia his native tongue.
nut ne can make the cigar clerk un-
d"rktand his English.
II. walks up To tho counter and,
p -. L" his favoritc brand. says.
"Iccs. 2ccs."
And the clerk serves him without
trouble.
The Washington times., 1921-05-12
Book Doubleheader.

winston A. C. will play the Metro
politans Sunday at 1 p. m. and tha
Westovers at 3 p. M. on the Rose
dale playground diamond. Tommy
Green won the rattle conducted 70
Gently for the beneft Of the Winstos
Club. n
The Washington times., 1921-05-12
POLOISTS
WIN ARMY TOURNAMENT

accuracy. with Colonel Margetts' sem
sationsl playing standing out as
feature, enabled the Freebooters team.
OF the War Department Association,
to defeat the Fort Myer first team in
the championship match OF the army
spring tournament yesterday, 10 to 2.
The Freebooters' easy victory was
somewhat of a surprise, in view of the
hsrd-fought character of the prelimi-
nary matches Colonel Margetts fire.
ouently broke through the Myer team
with scoring shots and was directly
responsible for more than half the
Freebooters' goals.
The Washington times., 1921-05-12
COLUMBIA GOLFERS
|NB.C.C. TOURNEY

Columbia Country Club has a
heavy entry list in the Baltimore
Country Club tournament which
starts at Roland Park. Baltimore
today.
More than $50 golfers are sched-
uled to tee OF in the event, which
has attracted a large number of
stars from New England to Atlanta
and from as far West as Detroit
As had been expected. ID Clarke
Corkran, the Baltimore Country
Club star. has been paired with J.
Simpson Dean, captain of the Prince
ton team, who is entered from At
lanta.
Three OF Columbia's entries,
Donald Woodward. Albert Mackenzie
and Douglas Hillyer. will go OFF,
respectively, with Wilson r. Barnes.
r. H. Thompson and c. p. Andrews,
all of the b. c. c. Hugh Mackenzie,
Hugh A. Saum. Harry Lowman and
George p. James, who also will rep
resent Columbia, have been paired
with d. c. Turnbull. a Clifton
product; NJ. b. Stevenson. of Co
lumbia: II. r. Kelsey, b. C. c., and
T. C. De Rossett. B. c. C. re-
spectively.
The Washington times., 1921-05-12
VIRGINIA TECH IS
EXPECTING TO WIN

BLACKSBURG, Va, May 1.-THE
Virginia Tech track team left here to-
day for Washington to participate in
the South Atlantic games to be held
at Georgetown University Friday and
Saturday. Coach Ben Cubbage took
the following men: Joey Birmingham
and Woodward in the dashes; New
man and Watkins, In the middle dis
tances: Bowies and Flory, in the
hurdles: Roden. In the mile: Carpen-
ter. Byrd. Potts. McDormsnd. and Nc
Glory in the javelin, jumps. and
weights; and Tisinger in the pole
vault.
Tech is strong In the dashes and
middle distance events. Carpenter
should capture the javelin. as he has
already broken the South Atlantic
record unofficially. Eeither Byrd.
McElrop. or Carpenter should set a
new mark for the broad jump, as they
have been nosing around the record
for the past two weeks.
Joey Birmingham and "Spunk"
Woodward. the Tech filters, are in the
pink of condition. and should capture
their events Ii past performances
count for anything.
The Washington times., 1921-05-12
Books Two Games,

The Arlington A. c. will play two
games Sunday, meeting the Teniey-
town A c. at p. m and Spaulding
A. c. at B p. m
The Washington times., 1921-05-12
TAGGING ALL The BIG
LEAGUE BASES

Fred Toneys pitching. hitting and
hciding featured the victory Of the
Giants over the Cardinals.
The Cubs slugged Ring and Baum
gartner In timely fashion. defeating
the Phillies.
The batting OF Hooper and Menos-
Key and the wfldness of Mulrenan.
Of the White sox. helped Boston to
defeat Chicago.
Cobb made BLUM steal OF second
In the eighth inning. drew q throw
from Schang which Ward muffed
and permitted Bush to score the run
that gave Detroit the second game
with the Yanks.
Shocker allowed the Athletics only
four hits at ST. Louis.
Jimmy Johnston's home run proved
tho deciding factor In the game be.
tween the Reds and Dodgers.
II took the Braves thirteen In
nings to defeat Pittsburgh. Film
GIN outpitched Hamilton.