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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02
Vegetable Market
 Improvements Loom
City to Better Lighting Facilities Break Another En-
 trance and Lay Hard Oiled Surface Over Site

Commissioner of Agriculture, Ol- colt r. King, announced in q radio address today, that Waterbury is planning to cooperate with tho local market growers association in i'm. proving the Meadow street wholesale fruit and vegetable market. The city, it was announced, is planning to improve the lighting facilities, break another entrance, and lay e hard oiled surface over the market
 The announcement came as an answer to the requests of tho "Wa- terbury Market Growers Associa. ton" who have been pointing out to city officials for some time that the present market facilities are inadequate and are placing the lo- cal farmers at competitive dis- advantage with other Connecticut markets.
 Oiling the surface is considered as the most important of the three prospective improvements. In past years dust and mud conditions in the market have made it difficult for tho farmers to display their produce in a sanitary and !narket-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02

able condition. The request for lighting facilities was deemed neces- sary, since the farmers arrive, un. load, and sell c large portion of their produce before daylight. An exit at tho further end of the mar ket was requested to relieve the con. gestion, which has been e problem to the police department for many years.
 The Meadow street farmers mar ket, which has been In existence for over 20 years, officially opened for the season early this week. Ace tivity, however, does not reach It's peak until mid-AuguSt, when as many as 100 trucks are often checked in by Sergeant James Fer- riter, local market supervisor.
 It has been estimated that nearly one and one-half million dollars worth of fruits and vegetables are sold in tho Waterbury produce mar. ket each year. Tn the Meadow street market alone, the equivalent of $50 carloads of local produce were sold during the 1889 growing sea- son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Pellegrino Palladino was held this morning at 8 o'clock from the home, s3 Divi. sion street to St. Lucy's church where services were conducted at o'clock by Rev. Felix Scoglio. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pall- bearers were: Domenic Petruzzi, Frank CalabreSe. Phillip Bosco, An- gelo F'ocareta, Andino Orsini, and Michael Cecilio.
 The funeral of Francis M. Mum gavin will be held tomorrow morn ing at 8:l5 o'clock from the Null vile funera! home. 270 West Main street to St. Thomas church where 8 solemn high mass of re- quien will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the fam lily plot. new St. Joseph's ceme- tery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home today after 3 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02
 HAWAIIAN DANCE TOMORROW NIGHT

The annual Hawaiian festival and dance, under the auspices of the Kilima Hawaiian School Of Music, will be presented tomorrow evening at St.. Josephs Hall on John Street under the direction of Frank Ca. paldo.
 This years show, which is expected to even outdo last years successful entertainment, will feature Antome's Swing Guitar artists and music for dancing by Mike DiVito and his or chestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02
FOSTER TO HEAR
 DIVORCE ACTIONS

Two uncontested divorce act!ona will be heard by Judge Carl Foster at Q calendar session of superior court tomorrow morning, The ac. tons are those of Margaret Russo faicnnaro against Daniel iaien. narO and Genevieve Allen against Wizard Allen.
 A motion to lease property at 37- 43 Cottage Place will be brought up by George J. BasSett, State BaIak Commissioner against the Merchants Trust Company,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02
|SONG DEDICATED
 TO OUR ELM ER'
Worlds Fair Hero Be. comes Great Personality;
 Billy Rose, Sponsor

Worlds Fair, N. r., May B. Elmer, the great American Hero of the Worlds Fair of i040 ln New York, has a typical American theme song to his credit.
 Written by Johnny Mercer and Walter Donaldson, two Broadway writing aces, the song is entitled On Behalf of the Visiting Elmer" The song was written ct the in. stigation of Billy Rose, amusement area entepreneur, who has become Q sort of unofficial sponsor of the mythical, typical Elmer whose face beams from 100000 Worlds Fair posters scattered throughout the United States.
 Elmer's living prototype was in- troduced to newSpapermen and his public by Harvey D. Gibson last week. The next day Rose tommis. stoned the two song writers to write e song which, he promised, would only sweep the world"
 Meanwhile the success of Elmer as 0 fair personality has become SO great that he is being booked for speaking dates throughout the country and Canada. The Cana. dian Progress club of Montreal and the committee for the Brooklyn Day at the Worlds Fair already have him on their speaking schedules for May l4 and 2l respectively.
 The song, written in Q fox trot tempo, follows:
 ION BEHALF or THE VISITING
 FIREMEN" Blow me down, look-it who's in Pull up a chair, there's one over
 there, How've you beenp Hows the next
 of kin?
 Fellas, look who just blew inl
 Chorus
 One behalf of the visiting Elmer
 from Kansas City, Let's havea smile" on me On behalf of the gentlemen slicked
 up and lookin' pretty, Let's make 1t two or three. We're all gathered here on this
 suspicious day and we'd bless my soul there's
 Elmer, what.cha sayp On behalf of tho visiting Elmer
 from any city,
 Let's have q "smiae" on me
 Elmer in real life is Leslie Ostran. der, & Ridgewood, L. I. typical Am. erican.
 Howard Scott is the artist who made the drawing.
 The song is published by the Mer- cer G Morris company of New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage intcn- tlons have been file dat the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
 Walter B. Purdy, 60 Ashley street. and Elizabeth r. Lawlor, i79 Walnut street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02
OBITUARY

McCARTHY-Charles r. Me- Carthy of q Cooke street died at St. Mary's hospital last night after a brief illness. He leaves his vile, Mrs. Jennie (schlander) Mccarthy; & son, Charles, Jr,; two sisters, Mrs, Thomas Butler, Miss Lillian Me- Carthy; three brothers, John, James and William Mccarthy, oil of Wa terbury; several nieces and nephews.
 MT. Mccarthy was born in Wa. terbury and lived here all his life. He was the son of the late James R. and Elizabeth (Kelly) Mccarthy. For many years he operated Q con- fectionery store ct 330 North Main street. He was Q communicant of the Immaculate Conception church.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, Saturday at 8:l5 a. m. with 6 solemn high mass at the Immaculate Conception church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the old St. Josephs cemetery. Friends may call at the Mulville funeral home this afternoon and evening and Friday afternoon and evening,
 STRAW - Mrs. Nellie (White) Straw, 83, widow of Wilfred Straw died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph c. Straw, A Yale ave- nue Middlebury, last night.
 She was born in Waterbury and lived here all her life. Survivors include three sons, Joseph O. and Wilfred "A. Straw of Middlebury and Walter Straw of Devon: two sisters, Miss Rose White and Mrs Bertha Townsend both of this city; eight grandchildren and severa nephews and nieceS.
 The funeral will be held from the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Burial will be in the Mid dlebury cemetery with Rev. w. H McCance, pastor of the Middlebury Congregational church, officiating
 Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p. m. and 2 < g p. m. this evening.
 CHAMBERS. Mrs. Harrie (Nuhn) Chambers. widow of Cor nelius c. Chambers, died Tuesday a her home, 1259 Pequot avenue. South port, following a long illness. Mrs Chambers had been residing ii Southport for 50 years and formerl, lived in this city.
 Private funeral services were helt this morning at il o'clock at thu Riverside Chapel. this city, followed ty burial in Riverside cemetery. Survivors include two nieces Mrs. Wilhelmina (Nuhn) Hylant and Mrs. Harriet (Nuhn) Conway both of Waterbury.
 CALO--Joseph Calo. 30. of 3i0 South Leonard street, died last night at his home after a months illness. A native of Waterbury, MT Calo had been employed IS years at the American Mills Co. in New Haven.
 Survivors include his mother. Mrs Lucia Calo: two brothers Toby and Andrew. all of this city.
 The funeral will be held on Sat- urday morning at e:i5 o'clock from the Maiorano Funeral Home. 9d Willow street to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church where a solemn Mass Of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today and tomorrow from 2 to Il o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02

The appeal from the decision ad- hitting the will of the late William
 II. Cleveland to probate, in the case of Dorothy Cleveland Loeffler and Kenneth Loeffler, got underway this morning in superior court be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02
DIES OF BURNS

Hartford, Conn.,, May 2,--tup)-- Kenneth Widdison, g, Wethersfield, died late yesterday of burns suffered Friday in an explosion at the Taylor x Fenn Foundry. Widdison was Q native of West somerville, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02
DIR. BRYAN IN PLACE

Norwich, Conn, May 2.-(UP)-- Dr. William A. Bryan, former su- perintendent of the Worcester, Mass. state hospital. today became head of Norwich State Hospital. succeeding Dr. Chester A. Waterman, resigned.
 Dr. Waterman quit after an in- vestigation of the institution by @ special committee disclosed alleged incompetence.
 tors would discuss matters usually fo' a lnog time.
 Atty. Kaufmann also asked Phillips If is wasn't set forth in the circular sent out on McKesson Ltd. that that company would get the big Canadian and British bus mess of McKessons and that if he didn't know that tho Connecticut McKesson's was getting business in those countries, which belonged to the Ltd. Phillips said that he did not.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02

NASKA--Antone Naska, 62, of 230 South Main street, died last night at his home after c short illness. Born in Albania, MT. Naska lived here l2 years.
 Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alexandra Naska, of Albania; two sons, William, of this city, and Bardhyll, Of Albania; two daugh- ters, Sophie and Tafta: e brother, Themis, and 0 sister, Varuare, all of Albania.
 Funeral arrangements are in. complete. Friends may call at the J. V. Gagnon funeral home, ie5 South Elm street, today after 3 p, m.
 GRENIER-Jean Baptiste Grenier, 8S, of g Williams street died last evening at 456 Mill street.
 Survivors include: one son, VII. fred Grenier of this city; eight daughters, Mrs. Catherine Trembly, Mrs. Emily Leblanc, Mrs. Antoin- cite Grenier all of Canada, Mrs. Bertha Bessette, Mrs. E. LaPerle, Mrs. Celine Moison, Mrs. Lonie Chouinard and Mrs. Beatrice Bel lemare all of this city; one brother, Dositte Crenier of Canada and a sister, Mrs. Charlotte Huhard of Canada.
 Friends may call at the J. Victor Gagnon funeral home, 185 South Elm street after 2 o'clock this eve. ming. Funeral arrangement will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02

MORTGAGE RELEASE James E. Mcknight, exccutor for Catherine Hcaly, to John J. Delaney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02

NAsKA-in this city, May iHt, iDt0, Antone Naska, of 230 South Main St. Funeral arrangements later from J. V. Gagnon Funeral Home, iS5 South Elm St.
 STRAW--In this ely, May list, i0A0, Mrs. Nelie (WhIto) Straw, of 4a Ynlo Ave-, Middiebury. Funeral from Clark Funeral Home, 20 State St. Burial in Mlddlebury cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02

MccARTMY=in \ thIs city. May, ls', Cooke cox s.. ES TSncrai sstS saturdS"y morn. Ing, nt S;i5 o'clock, from Muivillo Funeral Home, 970 West Mnln st., to Immaeulate Conception Church. Burial in old St. Joseph's ccmc- tory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02
MASSES

KELTY-A months mind mass of roquiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning.. a 8:00 o'clock. at St. repoge of the soul of the late Caleb Kelly. SULLIvAN---Month's mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- at st. Peters Church, New Haven, for the. r6pose of the soul of the late Robert Sullivan,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-02
DIED

CALO-in this city, May ist, ioto, St. Funeral Snturday morning, ut Sii5 o'clock, from MnIoruno Fun" oral Home, e6 Willow St., to our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial In Calvary cemetery.
 this city, May lst, iO40, Jean DnptiBto Grenler, Of 93 Williams St. Funeral nrrnngomonls later, from J. Victor Gngnon Fun eral Homo, is5 South Elm St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
|GABE CIASULLD BANQUET GUEST
Bond Street GrOOm-tO-Be HOnOred at Largely Ate
 tended Testimonial

Gabriel Ciasullo of Bond street was presented purse at testimo- nial dinner recently at Green street hail in honor of his marriage Thanksgiving Day to Miss F'elecia Tartaglia.
 Joseph Doran was chairman of the dinner committee, assisted by John Coscia, Charles Cimipera, Roc- co Ferraro and Louis Tartaglia.
 Attending were: Fred Samuelson, James Redden, Joe PoIera, Ray Brousseau, Packey Shea, William Dunn, Tommy FitzGerald, Mike Hanley, Pete Vandetti, Lou Kerwin, Mike Testa, Lester Zell, Anthony DeMartino, Frank Petrocini, Harry zuella, Jack Keefe, Mike Marioni, Fred Massicotto, Billy Mikosky. John TraiI1or, David Platt, George Buffard, Louis Monrancio, Francis Hogan, Kelsey Green, Walter Jig olosd, Ralph CreteIla, Frank Urban, Jimmy Charles, Arthur Ramanas John Cronan, Bill Sirica and Ed ward Byron.
 John Alberta, Charles Varnela. Frank Basile, Ralph Ciminera, Carl Cierello, Mike DeLione, Louis Pedi- monte, Armand DeLage, Edward Be- rube, Frank Doucette, Joe Trainor. Thomas Hunihan, Sal Santalucia. Peter Fardelli, William Zenick, Ric- co Rinaldi, Charles Ulbaldi, Walter -Kardas, Joe Fontana, Arthur Dad- dona, Michael Esposito, Tony Rin- aldo, Sam Cincocrona, Louis Bian- cardi, Angelo Biancardi, Jimmie Cierro, Alex Caputo, Edward Bari bault, Tony Perrili, Tony LobmardI.
 Also John Gmitzak, Louis Tar taglia, Anthony Mangini, Carmen Martone, Sam Villenura, Happy Caffery, Charles Cipriano, Howard McCabe, Danny Valvano, Angelo Tartaglia, Nunz Tronetti, James Dellabella, Don McGarthwaite, James Grappone, Henry Crane, James Peters, Pete Gilligan, Frank Scozzafava, Tony Taglia, Al Fer raro, Benny Oricchio, Pat Imbimoo, Bozo Denet, Joe Tartaglia, Louis OSnAO, JOc SApIlduO, MaTCy Ken nedy, Paul Dente, John Carillo, Peter Brassco, Paul Diorio, Pat Clos ullo.
 John Tartagla, Rosario Calvo, John Guarino, Pat Cierielo, Felix Guarino, James Bianco, Vic Tutters, James MenturoYecki, Billy Mentur- oyecki, Richard CapaIdo, Joseph Menturovecki, Stanley Satasitis, Frank Violo, Charles Straukulas, Victor Gursky, Anthony D-ickas, Lawrence l1ancini, Sam DeBeilis. Ralph Calo, Louis Nigalti, Romeo Ceasor, Warren Desanto, Carmen DePietro, Albert Ciasullo. Nicholas Desanto. s. Mara, Salvatore Burgio. Ernest Fargnoh, John DeI,eo, Charles Ciminera, Edward Edward Hunihan. T. Jacklun, Frank Guzzarii: ~
 Pat Passuci. Rocc0 Cocchiolo, Mi- chael Longo, Domenic Pannone, Pat ty Damelio, L. Rinaldi Rocco Fer raro, Al Bellucci, Charles Bellucci, Ernie Mangini. Jimmie Bellani. Pat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
South Britain Briefs

Prior to election. Major General James A. Woodruff, commander of the First Corps Area, was repor- ted as saying that construction at Fort Devens and CGmp Edwards was progressing in a satisfactory manner. This week, We read that General Woodruff has changed his mind. He now reports that building is behind schedule and that the War Department has postponed New Engiand's second draft call. What made the Corps Commander change his mind
 Well. the F. B. I. is reportedly Investigating rumors that jobs on the construction project at Camp Edwards and Fort DevenS are being sold. Union officials are bearing down. Some of the men on these jobs report that as soon as their dues are paid, they are re- leased. The construction of mili- tary housing may yet become a national scandal.
 There's . story going the rounds about an experienced carpenter who was seen leaving New Eng land reservation where new work was underway. The wOrkman's shoulders were weary and his head dropped with fatigue. A friend asked him what was wrong; inquired about his seeming low morale. "I'm just beat out" com plained the workman. "Shucks, Jack" his friend said, "You don't mean to tell me that you're licked on little hurry -up job of rough carpentry?" The man lifted a shaking hand and mopped his brow. ''Tain't the work that's got me licked, Mister, but I've been on roofing job. We had more'n forty men on one side of that roof and it just plumb wore me out trying to hang on and keeping from being pushed off"
 Can it be possible that we've slipped a cog in conscription? Will 1t become necessary to draft labor as well as fighting men?
 We don't know. In May, 1917, after a strike at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont, ten dollar a day car penters were removed from the reservation and the building pro- gram was completed by cavalry men at $50 a month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
Public Hearing Next Wednesday [On l94l Budget

A public hearing on the pro- posed city budget for 1941 at the City Hall next Wednesday. Dec. 4, was ordered las might by the board of aldermen.
 After officially receiving the, budget recommended to the board of finance, the aldermen ordered City Clerk Joseph M. Shea to have copies printed and distrib- uted within five days.
 The finance board recommends appropriations tOtaIing $6,191, ,762, which would require tax rate of S1 mills.
 It has been indicated that Re- publican aldermen will oppose some of the budget provisions. They plan to seek increases in some items and cuts in others.
 The budget hearing will be open to the public. It will be held in the aldermanic chamber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26

gadgets, the cavalry keeps touch of sentiment.
 The Seventh, Clusters old regiment calls itself the Garry Owens, after the old Scotch song that was Gus ter's favorite, and tends carefully the grave of famous ribbon winning horse who bore the same name. And it treasures equally the painting of Clusters Last Stand, familiar to a whole generation in lurid Autograph, whose g by 16 feet of hair raising realism graceS one whole end of the assembly room of the Officers Club.
 Had those men, dying so gruesome- ly in the famous painting, had the ''walkie-talkie" and the other mod ern equipment whose use their suc- cessors are learning, there might have been 8 different story on the Little Big Horn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
ADULT RELIGION
 COURSE WINDS UP
Free Catholic High Lec- lures Brought to Suc-
 ceSSful Close

The series of eight weekly free lectures, sponsored every Monday evening at Waterbury Catholic High School by the Adult School of Religion, was brought to a very successful close last evening with an audience of over 250 attending the various talks.
 Rev. John Dial of the Sacred Heart Church, director of the School, thanked the public for their very gratifying interest in the courses which undoubtedly will be resumed next year.
 Miss Mary H. Dwyer discussed lives of the Saints while Rev. Fran cis J. Barrett of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament continued his discourse on Marriage. Most of his talk was devoted to mixed mar riages.
 Rev. William B. Disco of Water town continued his discussions on 'Sloth,' saying that there is spirit ual as well aS bodily sloth which is more serious.
 Rev. James F. Woods of SS. Peter and Paul Church explained the liturgy of the mass, the offertory, consecration and Communion. Say ing prayers at Mass is the most Sub- lime act Of public worship that man possesses.
 Rev. Alfred Cabitor of St. Joseph's church explained how much the Trinity, Incarnation, Redemption, Mass and Sacraments mean to everyone. Rev. George ?. Reilly of the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception explained the whole Idea of religion in the home program while Rev. Joseph Donnelly Of St. Thom- as' Church vividly explained the founding of the church by Christ. And Rev. ]. Oliver Cronan, Q fst. MergaretA Church concluded his serieB with a discourse on the Cruel flxlon, Resurrection and Ascension.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
BY WILLIS THORNTON TEA Service Staff Cnrresnnnden

NEA SerVICe Stau correspondent
 Ft. Bliss, Tex, Nov. 26.-The horse has been wired for sound. The sight of cavalryman galloping across a field with radio aerial whipping above him causes no excitement in this the greatest cavalry post in the country.
 The only ones to be shocked would be those who still think of cavalry in terms of a clattering head-on charge with swords waving and guidons Tapping.
 That's out. The only thing about cavalry today that is remotely like the cavalry of other days is the horse. He's still hayburner. He may carry on his back a "walkie- talkie," |" small, battery radio set that enables his rider to talk back and forth over @ distance of five miles. He may carry light or heavy machine guns, pull .75 howitzers or 37 anti-tank guns. He may ride in big covered trucks himself. But in the main he is no longer a Fiery Charger-he is just Transportation.
 GERMANS USED
 MANY HORSES
 In other words, officers of this most sentimental of all the military services believe there are great areas in the United States and some situa- tions on all battlefields when horses can carry men and weapons up to the firing point quicker and better than trucks, tanks or any other me- chanical means.
 And Maj. Gen. Robet c. Richard son. Ft. Bliss commandant, is not slow to remind hearers that even the highly mechanical German army had 791 900 horses in a campaign of short distances and intimately known flat countryl.
 Since the United States does not know where it may have to fight, and since thousands of miles of its area have rough or wooded terrain in which these officers think horses are not only more dependable but actual ly faster transport than machinery, they are convinced horse cavalry will be with us for a long time to come.
 The cavalry here has repeatedly moved sizeable bodies of troops across rough terrain faster than trucks or scout cars could do it.
 When he's where he wants to go, today's cavalryman diSrnountS, pick cts his horses, and fights on foot. He is really a mounted infantryman. The jingling saber no longer hangs at his saddle, but the automatic pis- tol, the rife, submachine gun, light end heavy machine gun, anti-tank gun, and light artillery pieces en- able this First Cavalry Division to lay down more fire power than whole division of World war infan- try.
 And that fire begins less than minute after the troopers ride up to the firing point. Within two or three minutes, anti-tank guns and .75's are adding to the din, and fire power comparable to that of an equal number of infantry is pro- duced.
 Further. army remounts can be had in plenty at around $165 Fl America still has from 12 to 16 mil
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26

ty Moran, Adolph Ciminera. Pat Coscia, Tommy Sullivan, Joseph Coscia, Fred Terenze, Steve DelNi- gro, George Ortone, John Coscia, Joseph Mangini, Vincent Manzolli, Rocco Dadonra, Anthony Grazziosa, John McGrath, John Griffin, Law renee Conrad, Paul Delaney, James Dineen, James Dunne, Anthony Ra- naudo, Patsy Polci, Anthony Del Negro, James Mastrononato.
 John McHale, Leon Dubois, Eric Weidelstoft. Vincent Doran. Joseph Doran, Ploto Lee. Harold Pilkington, George Crase. James Brachen, Nick Perrotti, Mike Christiano, Jacob Zastuco. America Destifano, Robert Carver, Joseph Guilfoile, Walter Teller. Joe Shea, Edward Walsh, John Deblasip. Martin Sullivan, High Gilland, Robert Kelly, Frank Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
MT. OLIVE CHURCH
 ARRANGES PROGRAM

A special Thanksgiving service will be held Thursday morning at the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church at 10:30 o'clock, featuring a short sermon by the pastor, Rev. Sailsman w. Weller, entitled, Why We Give Thanks" .
 The choir will offer special an- themS while Mrs. Lulu Curtis will read a paper and D. D. Fogg will read proclamation.
 The Harmony Four will be heard in several numbers while Mrs. Drady Sturdivant will be heard in several solos.