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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-01-20
NavyPpbes
Vallejo Riots
NAACP URGES PUNISHMENT
OF INsTIGATORs

Vallejo, Calf. - The wounding
of two Negro cooks during the
riots December 26-27 involving
some 275 Negro and white sailors
and a few civilians here brought
from the NAAcP in New York
the following telegram to secre-
tary of Navy Knox:
Attack by southern whites on
Negro sailors and civilians to pre-
vent latter from continuing as in
past to use places of public ac-
comodation in Vallejo, California.
emphasizes again necessity for
stronger policy by Navy Depart
ment in summarily Furnishing
those who attempt to enforce
southern racial patterns on north
ern communities. 1t is ironic and
disheartening to read press state
ments hiatt the disturbance was
queIled when marines turned ma
chin guns on the Negroes. 1t is
also significant that only Negroes
were injured, when the evidence
sens to establish that white
southerners were the aggressors
in attacking Negro patrons of tav-
ern. Courtmartial and punishment
to full extern OF law in this and
similar cases will do more than
anything else to prevent further
outbreak. We respectfully urge
such action"
Following t h e disturbances
1900 Negro sailors were confined
to quarters at Mare Island Navy
Yard while authorities investigat
ed the rioting in town in which
before the wartime influx of
workers and marines and white
sailors from Texas. Oklahoma and
other southern states, there was
no apparent prejudice against
Negroes, no segregation so far as
restaurants and bars weer con-
cerned.
The first fight on Saturday
night. December 26, which SEEM
ed to crop out of a false report
that a white marine had been
stabbed by Negro sailor, follow
ed mounting complaints of dis
elimination against Negroes. Ne
gro sailors had complained that
they were being barred from res
taurants, bars and other public
places. The injured Negroes, Leo
Shaw, 1S, and Gorge Carpenter,
26, were first taken to Vallejo |
Hospital where they told the at
tendants they were innocent by
ISLANDERS" and had nothing to do |
with the fighting. Later they |
were removed to Mare Island |
Hospital.
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Charge Railroads
With Negro Ban

CHICAGO. = Americas rail-
road industry is guilty of whole
sale discrimination against the
Negro worker, the Chicago Com
mittee on Railroad Employment
charges in a brief filed with the
Presidents Fair Employment
Practices Committee.
Accusing the railroads of violat-
ing Pres. Roosevelt's Executive
Order $500 banning discriminatory
parctices, the committee pointed
out that the companies were Gre
ating their own manpower short
age problem by deliberately with
holding jobs from Negroes and
limiting them to low-paid unskill-
ed work.
The brief Was submitted in
preparation for the FEPC hear
ings on railroad discrimination to
be held in Washington Jan. 1927.
The following methods of discrim-
nation aimed at Negro workers
were cited:
denying employment to Ne
gro workers in many classes of
work, particularly skilled trades.
2. - Denying advancement to
Negro workers despite their skills
and years of service.
3. Excluding Negros COM
pletely from such skilled jobs as
machinists, locomotive engineers,
conductors, firemen, carmen, tel
egraphers, carpenters and execu-
tive positions.
A. - Barring Negro girls and
boys from employment as appren
tees.
Attempting to deprive Ne
gro workers now employed in
skilled categories on southern
railroads of these jobs.
The companies singled out In
the committees report include:
New York Central, Pennsylvania,
Chicago, Milwaukee st. Paul &
Pacific, Chicago & Northwestern,
Baltimore & Ohio, Rock Island
and Illinois Central.
The committee also scored fail
ure of the FEPC to enforce the
Presidents order against job dis
elimination and urged that hear
ings dealing with all phases OF
! Negro discrimination be held.
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Mrs. Annie CASTOR
Ends Holiday Visit

Mrs. Annie CASTOR returned to
our city last week after pleasant
months visit among her rela-
lions and friends in Ohio, Wash
ington, d. c., Georgia, Tennessee.
Illinois and California. She was
so happy to spend her Thanksgiv-
ing Day with her son and daugh-
ter-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. Harper
Castor, in Cleveland, Christmas
Day with her son, Marvin, in San
Francisco and many friends.
Since her return she has been
confined to her home with influ-
enza.
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America, Bless GOd!"
Rather Than
God Bless America"

A reader has suggested that we
should have a line popularized
such as the heading to this talk
America (and l would include
all on the American continent),
bless God!"
No area on the face of this
earth has been so blessed with
liberty and freedom as has this
continent. The early Pilgrims and
discoveries all blessed God for the
privilege of this new and undevel-
oped land. A privilege to work
out a happy plan of freedom.
1 recall reading of an incident
during the war between the
States. A person said to Abraham
Lincoln that he hoped God was
on his side, Lincoln replying that
the essential thing was for him
and the Union to be on Gods
side.
All America can well bless God,
for it's location, for its peoples
that have come from all the cor
ners of the earth = here to find
that freedom, bequeathed to every
human being at birth, and here to
develop a spiritual conception APP
plicable to all nations wherever
located.
How significant that line ON the
coins of the United States - "In
God We Trust!" God has always
blessed ever ynation that has put
it's trust in Him. And God will
endlessly bless all efforts directed
toward the freeing of all nations
now enslaved and held under the
heel of tyranny and all disregard
for God.
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Williams Ave. USO Center

One of the largest attendances
the center has had turned out to
hear the Portland Air Base band
We'd, AIN. 9Th when soldiers and
sailors were there in great num-
bers. Girls, many of them and
young women also were very gra-
eious hostesses. Dancing was en-
joyed throughout the evening
Bernstein. popular singer and dan
Ger was a speciality - he sang On
The Road to Mandalay and did a
dance number. Refreshments ser
we'd during the evening by volun-
teers.
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@z4O D 4 jim Phone LAST I5II
Mary M. Duncan Editor
Of the several hostesses.

of the several hostesses.
On Sunday. January "a. z p. m.
the Trianon Club (high school
girl reserves) will hold their Rec
ognition ceremonial at Bethel A.
NJ. e. Church. Mrs. Thelma I'm
thank will be the main speaker:
musical numbers by Miss Ethel
Love, Mt. Olivet Baptist Junior
Choir will sing. Miss Marguerite
Kirby president and the Misses
Ruby Minor. Bernice Hall. Melba
Johnson, liza Berry, Juliet Hill
lard and Betty Rutherford will
participate in the ceremonial.
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WTHN CAR IS A WEAPON TOO - SHARE IT.

following sailors who are station
ed at Pasco: Edgar Williams, Ray
Cook, Nathanial Redick, Otto
Thompson, William Sylvester,
Haywood Sponsor, George L. Mar
tin, Bob Freeman.
Funeral services were held for
Mr.. MeCanton Mitchell at 1870 p.
m. at Shaw and Sons Chapel, the
Rev. Justion Roberts officiated.
Burial was held in Tahoma Gem
etary. Pallbearers were: George
Coleman, Harry Ellison, Johnny
Howard, Harry Pollard. Webb
Coleman and John Wellesley.
The Bethel A. M. e. Church
organized their Christian Endea-
vor League Jan. 10, 1913 at 500
p. m. Those elected were: Miss
Tommie Bowls, president; Vice
Pres. Danny Harris; Sec. Miss
Lorraine Simons; Asst. Sec., Miss
Louise Donaldson, Treasure, Miss
Irma Berdine, Newspaper Repart-
er, Miss Jackie Spearman. Chair
man of the committees are: Pro-
gram, Anna Waggener; Recrea-
ton, Irma Burdine; and Mem
bership committee, Mary Waggen-
er. Visitors of the League Sunday
night welo two sailors stationed
at Pasco. Messrs Robert M. Free
man and Nat Rittic.
The fifth Sunday of this month
is Missionary Sunday at the Mt.
Hope Baptist Church.
Rev. Reed of Spokane will
preach at the morning and even
ing services. In the afternoon
there will be a Pot Luck dinner
and program.
Bobbie Spearman has been con-
fined to his home for the last few
weeks with a sore throat.
Mrs. Herb Jones entertained
the Mite Missionary Society of
the Bethel A. M. E. Church
Thursday. Jan. IA, 1943 at their
home 906 So. Naches.
Mr.. Glen Harris who was re-
Gently honorably discharged from
the U. S. Army has been sent no
tice to return. Mr.. Harris left for
camp, Thursday, Jan. IA, 1913.
Mr.. John Case entertained fuor-
teen friends at dinner Sunday af-
ternoon in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Reg. Frye.
-
Several of the colored women
of the community ASSISTED in
making cookies for the U. S. o.
and sewing. Anyone who wishes
to help mya call Miss fairfield
at U. S. o., No. GAO or Mrs.
Louise James 232S5.
Dance Saturday night at the
Weed Hall with the sailors from
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Outbreaks Expected;
Wilkins Declared

New York. = The outbreak at
Vallejo, California, was Gin the
cards" and its occurrence is mo
surprise" it was declared here
by Roy wilkins, assistant secre-
tary of the NAACP, who returned
two weeks ago from a two months
tour of the Pacific Coast.
81 was in Vallejo on November
90 said Mr.. wilkins, "and Negro
sailors who had been transferred
there from the Great Naval Train
ing Station were already bitterly
complaining about the treatment
they were receiving from citizens
and white sailors.
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US. INDICTS SON
LYNCHINC CHARGE

JACKSON. MISS, Jan. IL. -
A federal grand jury late today
returned two indictments charg-
ing four private citizens and a
deputy sheriff, all of Jones county,
Miss, with violations of federal
civil rights statutes in the lynch
ing of Howard Wash, Negro, at
Laurel, Miss, On the night of Oc-
tober 16, 1912.
The indictments were described
as the first of their type, involv-
ing an officer, in the country's
history, and the third of their
general type on record.
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CLUBS

Mesdames Ellamae Dancy and
Media Flowers. were joint host
esses to the Culture Club for a
perfectly lovely post holiday party
on Wednesday at the home of
Mrs. Dancy. Cards and games
were entertaining features. Prizes
were awarded Mrs. Mary Alexan-
der for being on time to Mrs. Del
la williams went first prize and
consolation to Mrs. Mercedes
Hardy for cards. The charming
Mrs. Fisher of N. Y. was wish
tor. A luncheon of baked ham
and accompaments climaxed a
joyous afternoon.
The Irvie Flowers Joined the
Dancys for dinner later.
The Rosebud Club held its first
meeting in the new year Wed,
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PORTLAND NEWS
Y.W.C.A.

The Williams Ave. branch has
plans for a setting up conference
to be held Jan. 30-31. The Com
mite Of management of which
Mrs. Julia B. Smith is chairman,
held a meeting on Jan. Sth fol-
lowing an executive with the new
secretary Miss Dura Rice. A num-
Der of members were in attend
ance at the Annual meeting of
Central "Y" last Tuesday. Par
ticipating on the program we're:
Miss Geneva Turner who present
ed branch volunteer workers, and
Mrs. Ida MeClendon who gave
fine talk on what the young ma
irons might do at such a time as
this. Miss Janice Shelton was one
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p OR TLAND NEWS
226S Phone EAST 7e11i -

Jan. 6, with Mrs. Blanche Holii-
day. A lengthy letter was read
from Miss Rosa Marie Spears,
former Executive of Williams
Ave. YWCA, now in Richmond,
Va. serving in the same capacity.
A letter of gratitude from Mr.. ].
w. Stanley, thanked the club for
its kindness and thoughtfulness
during his illness last fall. An
acknowledgment from the clubs
bereaved bud Ethel Glass. Mrs.
Robena Martin, Topic chairman,
conducted the topic on Bible
prophecy. A delicious lunch and
social hour INDUCED members to
linger on until later afternoon.
On Monday evening last Mrs.
Holiday and her sister. Mrs. c.
L. Ingersoll. Jointly entertained
the Bethel-Ite Club at Mrs. Hol-
liday's home. Business of the hour
were plans for mammoth Vic
tory dinner to be given Friday,
Feb. 18th, (Lincoln's birthday
in the social hall of Bethel AME
Church. Next meeting of the
club, with Mrs. Dixie Lee Mott,
Mrs. Annabell Harris, joint host
esses.
Mrs. Zepha Baker, Superinten-
dent of the Bethel AME Sunday
School appeals to parents to en-
courage their children to attend
the Sunday School - Bible
school - youth will find a source
of helpful information for the
molding of christian lives. The
School board has planned
a Valentine Party for the S. S.
We'd. Feb. 10. from z until 10
p. m.
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SOCIALS

Sergeant Robert Wright almost
missed out on a trip home for the
holidays; however, given a seven
day leave to attend the sad rites
of a relative in Seattle. Sergeant
Wright, son of Mrs. Ruby Hardin
of Portland, shared four of the
days with his mother and other
members of his family. The Sarg
is stationed at southern Calf.
For the pleasure of her con-
valescing sister, Gwendoyln. a
turkey dinner was served after the
holidays to observe both Christ
mas and New Years, by Miss Vyo-
lette Hooker. Guests of honor
were Rev. and Mrs. Browning G.
Allen, and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. In
gersoll.
James Clifton Curry, infant son
of the former Betty Watson, is a
fine specimine of very young man
hood. He demands most all the OF
tention of his proud mother. Betty
and his equally proud grandmoth-
err. Young Curry was born two
weeks before Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanton
are attending the graduation of
their son. Charles, Jr., which took
place Jan. IA, at Tuskeegee Avia-
ton Cadet School where he be-
came Second Lieutenant over the
entire Cadet squadron numbering
over four hundred cadets. His SUI
perior officers say of him che is
the finest representative of color
ed youth" The Stantons went by
way of Chicago where they were
Joined by Mrs. Jackson and her
daughter. Geraldine, who accom-
panied them to Tuskegee.
With reluctance Mrs. Dehu,
mother of Mrs. Walter Brooks,
left a few days after Christmas
for her home in New Orleans, La.
after a very enjoyable visit with
her daughter and family.
AN OMISSION - Mr.. J. c.
Dancy was the inspiration for the
New Years party given by the R.
B. Dancys, brother and sister-in-
law. The affable Mr.. J. G. a new
conner of a few months from Dali
las, Texas, is acquiring many new
friends and has wide range of
acquaintance Among those pre-
viously named who assisted the
hostess in serving the party was
Mrs. James Lee.
Mrs. Lizzie K. Weeks. is out
to her many friends after being
shut in from several weeks of ILL
ness.
Leaving for Tacoma, Wn., Sat-
urday, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Fuller
and their young daughter, Esther
Marie, they will be in attendance
at party given by Mrs. Fuller's
mother, Mrs. Esther Evans, for
Jimmie another son who leaves
soon for military training. The
Fullers will visit other relatives
while in Tacoma.
Several deaths occurred during
the holiday season bringing sad
mes to many.
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CHURCHES

At a recent church conference
officers and members by a unani-
nous vote, change the name Shilo
Baptist to The People Community
Baptist. 1t is thought, said Rev.
Donaldson, pastor "the new name
will serve better to meet the needs
of the growing community in
which the church finds ITSELF. Lo-
Gated at N. e. rs and Everette in
the heart of Montaville where the
population has greatly increased
the pastor, his clerk and other Of
ficers find a great work to be
done. Hours of services: 10 a. m.
Sunday School; 1880 preaching,
pastors theme "Our Confidence in
God" B. Y. P. U. 7 p. m. preach
ing at z p. m. subject: "a Chal-
lenge to oYuth." Prayer is held
each Wed. noon and at p. m.
Three additions were made to the
membership.
Last Monday evening The Peo-
Piles Community Baptist Church
held fellowship meeting to well
come newcomers in the commun-
ity. A delightful time centered
around an impromptu program.
Mrs. Bessie Paul Jones gave the
welcome. responded to by Mrs.
McWilliams of Spokane, Wn.,
timely remarks by Mrs. Leon of
N. Y. followed by Mrs. Kicks of
X. c., Mo-, giving a dramatic
reading.
Bethel A. M. E.. N. Larabee and
McMillen, Rev. B. c. Allen, pas
tor. Bethel was revived last Sun
day through the inspirational mes
sages. Rev. Allen preceded his
subject Opportunity and Respon-
sibility" at the morning hour with
his favorite song He'll Understand
and Say Well Done. Every one was
touched by this gospel song. Two
persons united with the church
At 8 d. m. Chaplin Flemings of
the Portland Air Base with a
quartette of Negro soldiers
rought an enjoyable worship of
spirituals augmented by a touch
ing message Things I Know" by
Chaplin Fleming.
Founders Day Sunday, Febru-
airy IA, will be observed at Bethel
with special emphasis on the life
of Richard Allen, founder and
first bishop of the A. M. E.
Church. At 7:45 p. m. program
in observance of Negro History
Week, theme - Olives of Great
Men Remind U.s." Miss Dura Rice,
executive secretary of Williams
Ave. YWCA is guest speaker.
other numbers literary and must
cal will be dispersed.
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YAKIMA NEWS
Reporter LLOYD JAMES

Reporter Lloyd JAMES
Missionary Society of African
Methodist Church gave a pot luck
surprise party for Mrs. Mary
Smith on her S0th birthday. Each
member gave Mrs. Smith a gift
on the 25th.
Missionary is also having an
Amateur Contest at the church.
Prizes will be given.
Fellowship meeting was held at
the Mead Avenue Penticostal
Church. Mrs. Ferguson. Pastor.
There was a large attendance with
visitors from Toppinish and Seat
tie.
East Yakima Mission holds
regular meetings with Elder
Bradford, pastor. Sunday School
9:45 a. m. Morning Services HOO
a. m. Evening Services 500 p.
m. Meetings also on Tuesday and
Saturday at 500 p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Hawkins
entertained with a turkey dinner
for ten guests. Rev. and Mrs.
Roberts were the guests of honor.
Miss Verna Bradford entertain
l.. a
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A new YEARS PRAYER

Chas. C. Mcdaniel, Soochow, China
o Lord, would throughout the year
By thy dear side stay ever near,
In thy green pastures lay me down,
Of thy still waters drink profound.
From fretting cares grant me release,
And guide my feet in ways of peace.
Direct my hand my heart, my mind,
I'll kindly deeds to all mankind.
From madding crowds and comrades gay,
Oft let me gently slip away
To some lone spot, from men apart,
And there to thee lay bare my heart.
In that retreat show me thy face
Reveal thy truth and grant thy grace,
With oil of joy anoint my head,
With bread of life let me be fed.
When return to haunts of men,
This humble plea, today I make,
May all take knowledge where I've been.
Hear me, o Lord, for Jesus sake.
Contributed by Holman Lutz who shares
your sorrows and distress)
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wife and a loving mother. Mrs.
Agee passed several days before
Christmas.
Mr.. Anderson L. Lancaster pas
sed at his homesin S. E. 35 on
New Years Day after a few weeks
illness. He was a pi oneer Port
lander. His wife and daughter
preceded him to the great beyond
several years ago.
Mr.. James Watson a resident
OF Portland for % years passed to
his reward just before the advent
of the new year. His funeral was
held at Holman Lutz Colonial
morturay, Jan. End. Rev. J. Glow
and Rev4. B. G. Allen officated.
Mrs. Barbara Sullivan was solo
list. Floral offerings - perfectly
gorgeous were in profusion. In
terment was in Lincoln Memorial
Park. Left to mourn their loss is
devoted wife Nett, a daughter
Betty. a son Chester, a grandson
James Clifton, brother William
Watson of Chicago came for the
funeral.
The Portland Association N. A.
A. G. P. has launched an extern
sive program for 1913. It's corps
of officers and loyal membership
is inspired to Go All Out for a
year of successful endeavor.
The association will again in
troduce a Civil Rights bill at this
session of the legislature. T h e
association will use its Influence
through its committee on labor,
to break down unfair tactics of
labor unions especially as regards
the movement to set up an aux
ilary of the Boilermakers union
at the Kaiser yards.
Investigations are now being
made in the case of Harvey Cum
bingham, sentenced to die for the
alleged shooting last August OF
Richard F. Kerr (white). 1t is
believed Cunningham didn't have
a fair trial.
A roster of twenty-four mem
bers constitute the Executive
board of the asso. Mrs. Pear
Glow is Corresponding secretary
Committee heads are: labor
I'M. William McClendon; Legal
Redress Attorney Wyatt w. Viii
liams; Education, Mr.. Kenneth
F. Smith; Press and Publicity
Mrs. Mary M. Duncan.
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With reluctance Mrs. Dehu,
mother of Mrs. Walter Brooks,
left a few days after Christmas
for her home in New Orleans, La.
after a very enjoyable visit with
her daughter and family.
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(From the Brown American)
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-01-20

James Clifton Curry, infant son
of the former Betty Watson, is a
fine specimine of very young man.
hood. He demands most all the OF
tention of his proud mother, Betty
and his equally proud grandmoth-
err. Young Curry was born two
weeks before Christmas.
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Miss Verna Bradford entertain
ed with a party in honor of the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-15
XyIophonist
Fe a+ured at
Haymarket

PEOPLE ARE nocklng out 10
Carl OgleSbees Club Haymarket
TO see and hear the renowned
xylophone artist, Prof FL Gotta.
The professor plays such classics
as Brahms Hungarian dances,
The Poet and Peasant Overture
and Chopin EtudcS; then launches
into A hilarious session Of Satirical
impressions of popular dittieS,
accompanied by petite Beatrice
Burns who does historical
version Of a ballet They're a
gifted pair and reap plenty Of
applause.
Others i'm the lineup are the
Holly Sisters dancing duo who
whip through a fast routine q
soft shoe numbers the MCCOll
TwinS. harmony specialists. who
have been featured with name
bands and Rckoma, who presents
a unique hand balancing net.
Mysterious. Zalano is held over
10 do more Of his battling hyp-
noueing and Mel Snyder carries
on aTahly as master Of Corcmo-
MICS Leonard Soel orchestra plays
for tho show and dancing
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-15
SteUGdOra
OPENS With
NeW ShoU

THE CLUB s T EN AID Q R a
starts out with spring swing in
It's new show opening tonight with
Mona Baxter. clever dancing
comedian as the headlner. Mona
is best remembered because of
her versatile Impe rSonation
which she has offered here be-
fore.
The Belmont Brothers blow
Their tops with various spinning
toys, hoops, old plates, etc, while
TangIni, the acrobauc VloniSt,
gets a half-NclSOn on his Amatl
and produces some unusual music
with muscles.
Lee Mason. handsome baritone,
gives us a dcop-volced version of
some Of the latest hit tunes as
well as such proven favorteS AS
Begin the Begune' and Easy
to Love.
Ethel Shepherd confines as the
girl vocalist with several new ar
TangementS while joe Blanket
and his orchestra supply all the
musical accompaniment for both
the show and for dancing.