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Evening star., 1944-09-24
Who sounds better over
the ether - Dewey or
Roosevelt? Listen

EoR II years President Roosevelt has
been the undisputed radio champion OF
American politics But this year it may be
different For Thomas E. Dewey has air
assets which may give the President a run
for his money.
The Presidents intimate style and mel
lifuous voice have won friends and inf1u-
enced people at the expense OF his oppo-
nents In 1882 he was easily the master OF
Herbert Hoover whose fiat voice and un- &
skilled manner of reading lacked effective
air appeal. In 1886. ALI Landons nasal
tones and strained projection were never
serious competition against the dulcet
Democrat. In 1910. Wendell Wilkie. after
the first 10 minutes of his Elwood accept
ance speech. during which his voice cracked
and rasped, was clearly no contender for
kilocycle kudos.
"Pealu" Are Pezilous
But unlike his COP predecessors. Mr..
Dewey's is a trained voice 1t caresses the
microphone. hits no peaks" on the engl-
neer's control board Both he and the Presi
dent have what engineers call "a good
level"
In political broadcasting, level voice
no less than level head is required. For
voices that peak" the control board must
instantly be toned down by the alert engl-
neer. Result: The rapport between speaker
and listener is lost; for the voice momen-
tarily sounds as if it were across the street.
This was one of Mr. Wilkes prime weak
nesses as radio orator. 1t is also Governor
Brickers. The voices of both Mr.. Dewey
and Mr.. Roosevelt, however, come gliding
through your loudspeaker as smoothly as
the wake of a drifting canoe - and are
maintained at an excellent level.
A second of Mr. Dewey's air assets is the
baritone quality of his voice. intermediate
between tenor and bass. the baritone is
pleasing to the ear. 1t generally has quail
ity of dynamism and excites attention.
tenor voice, though soothing, may
]ull the listener; whereas the bass
speaking voice often sounds pompous.
The Presidents baritone has some tenor
color, which gives his voice its melllfiuous
quality Thus, for most people, the Presl-
dents kind of voice could probably be
listened to enjoyably somewhat longer than
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Un-CovERINe
Washington I:
By HARRY S. MeAIpIle'
whit: House oorrs:pssdsss !, .
World b. hHPA)

That was q shocking picture, ~
thousands OF white Americans = -
the City of Brotherly Love Phii6
delphia)-tying up the war produf-
ton OF the second most critical
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Lawrence Watson
Among Final Ten
In Music Contest

For the first time municipal
department has sought to bring 10
the public attention the singing tall
ent in the Detroit area. The con-
test was sponsored by the Detroit
Federation OF Musicians. and the
Department Of Parks of Recreation.
Wednesday night, in the finals.
seven girls and three men were
winners. The singers, selected from
$50 entrants. will appear with De-
troit Federation OF Musicians Band,
in Belle Isle Concerts.
They are: Patricia Kelly. 10
years old, from River Rouge. tpro-
tege OF famous singer Pia Igy); Bet
~ Ann Crotinger. II years; Rose
Derderian. 10 years. Detroiter:
Frances Prizolla. 10 years, Crosse
Pointe: June Gardner. 20 years, De-
troit; Dorothy L. Steffes. FL years.
Dearborn: Jean Richars. % years:
Richard T. Gersthy, 81 years; Fred
erick Burnett, 80 years, and Law
renee Watson. 80 years, all Detroit.
ers.
Jack Ferentz. the active president
OF the Federation OF Musicians, said
his organization will hold five con-
certs a week at the Belle Isle shell
until Labor Day at which times
these winners will appear as solo,
lists with orchestra. Sponsoring of
ficials agreed that hereafter the
singing contest should be an annual
affair in Detroit area.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-12
Woman Leader
Broadcast Sat.
AboutEIections

Mrs Ardley Moore, recently Of
New York City, now a resident OF
Detroit. will broadcast over station
WWJ Saturday night at ll:l5 pm.
speaking on the subject The Ne
gro People in the 1914 Elections
The talk by Mrs. Moore will be
the second in a series OF broad
casts by the Communist Political
Association OF Michigan OF which
she is vice-pres dent
Mrs. Moore has very rich
background in the struggle for Ne
gro rights and is very we'll versed
on political development as they
relate 10 the struggle for the ex-
tension OF democratic rights. Mrs.
Moore has participated in many Of
the very important fights for child
care. housing. jobs, etc.
Her ability in political action
was best demonstrated in her sue
cessfully leading the recent cam
paign OF Benjamin Davis, Jr.. in
his race for city council Of New
York City.
In her broadcast Saturday eve
ming Miss Moore will deal with
some aspects OF the political pic
ture which have become somewhat
confused since the conventions OF
the two major parties.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-12

Quoted by the regional direc-
tor, Mrs. James Parrish, of
Winchester, Ky. She was assisted
by these state directors: DR.. o. A.
Childress. Cleveland. o.; Robert
Rudd. Indiana; Mrs. Katye Steele,
Illinois; Mrs. Carrie Curtis, Michi-
gan. and Lucy Brown. Wisconsin.
Winner in the contest was Miss
Guilford OF Youngstown. Miss Pull
Ian, runner-up. and Miss Brown
received honorable mention. Out
of-towners present included: Mrs.
Grace Bryant, Mrs. Bertha McKan-
lass. Mrs Curtis, Mrs. Erma Hen
derson, sponsor OF Michigan con-
testant and Mrs. Brown, mother of
Michigan contestant. The two
lodges we're assisted by the tenn
pies. ottawa No. and Jenny D.
Porter No. 727, in entertaining
quests.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-12

1t must have Harry McAlpin
caused the al
ready disillusioned and confused
peoples of India to scratch their
heads and wonder what kind OF
Intermediary America would make
in its relations with Mother Eng
land.
The shock to China, India. and
all our other allies OF color no
doubt produced an effect Of con-
fusion OF doubt.
The same shock came TO real
lovers OF democracy in America
particularly Negroes and other lib
erals. But for them ii should clear
up confusion and chart the path
toward necessary precautions and
safeguards in the approaching Pc
riod of reconversion.
II men. in the very midst OF
battle. will snatch the guns from
the hands Of their own sons and
brothers rather than have them
loaded by Negroes. what will hap
pen when the war is over? What
will be the outcome when the war
emergency removes the excuse for
use of troops TO force a handful Of
Americans in strategic positions to
be civil, patriotic and democratic?
II is one thing 10 say our laws
include all Americans II Is an
other story altogether in practice.
un ess safeguards. prohibitions
with penaltieS against discrimina.
ton because OF race. creed or color
are included, and unless the en-.
forcement Of the law is opoliced
by persons with sympathetic UNI
derstanding ,of the problems in
volved and the courage 10 act
Already the CT. Bill Of Rights
has become law with innumerable
loopholes for the states to rob"
returning Negro veterans OF the
rights and privileges they have
earned by risking their lives and
limbs for the preservation 90 OF
democracy.
Before Congress now is legisla-
ton for reconverSion OF this nation
70 peace-time economy. Nothina
has been heard OF any safeguards
10 be included. regarding race, coll
or, creed or national origins.
Philadelphia transit employees
strike is warning cymbal. II its
brass sound fails TO awaken us and
the government to the dangers Inst
around the corner then ;thsstDs
Of TIA world may proAt rom Che
oe1est Of fascisrns but Lord heip
Amefieaif II was really Ashtipg'for
0aaeA M. democracy. SAzssss
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Start College
Fund Drive In
Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON. D. c. (NNPA)
Delayed in getting started with
the drive in the remainder OF the
country by the illness Of Mrs.
Mary Mcleod Bethune. who was
directing the organization OF the
local committee. the United Negro
College Fund Campaign in Wash
ington began on August ! and viii!
run through August 81 The goal
for Washington is S36. 900.
The local committee. like the ma
tionsl group. is interrscial in COM
position w. L. Clayton. admins
traitor OF the Surplus War Prop
erty Administration. is the honor
sry chairman. Harold G.. Moulton
IS Chairman. and Howard II. Long
Is co-chsirman.
The funds raised, which will be
part Of the $4,000 goal of the
national drive, Will 20 toward the
operating expenses OF the q par
ticipsting colleges. The combined
enrollments OF the schools included
Is 81 900 students.
Donations should be made pay
able 10 the United College Fund.
Inc. and sent 20 the headquarters
OF the local committee. 1918 Rhode
Island avenue. n. W, 10 Mrs. How
ard I. Mather, secretary.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-12
Coop Buying
Club In Growth
BY MARY DILLMAN,
For the Cooperative League News
Geruirs

WASHINGTON. D. c. tCLNS)
TO the tune Of Grassland and
the tapping OF some Ave hundred
pairs OF feet. the largest and most
modern coop bookstore in the ma
tons capital threw open is doors
20 a clsmorinE public a. a gala cell
eorstion Tuesday evening, July 25
The Frederick Douglass Coop had
emerged from is modest Toad
Lane beginnings % become 20'h
century, !e44. sUper -na-ket worthy
of the tradition % ne Rochdsle
wesvers, bu. eszer 20 SCI ne pace
for e coming cooperative CEN
fury
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Detroit Girl Gets
Honorable Mention

trude Guilford, Youngstown, Ohio.
The local committee OF Alpha
Lodge No. presented an excellent
program. Participants on the pro-
gram included: Cincinnati Cap and
Gown Chorus. Councilman Jesse
D Locker, and Mrs. Carrie Curtis
oeS. des the oratorical contestants
Each speaker selected a topic
based upon The Negro. Slavery
md the Constitution and the Tnir-
zenith. Fourteenth and Fifteenth
Amendments. The contest was con-
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johnson woodward bsrn) Bertha Shipman Wood.
ward. Frank Owens tWoodward). Viola Wilkins
tWoodward). Ivory W. Harvey tCooidse). Edna Man.
chu tBaker) John BillingsleY tWoodward) and DOVE
Carter (Jeherson). In photo No. are employees of
the DSR. Sitting from left TO right first Alma
Martin. Edna Manchu. Louise wilkins. Thelma May.
Viola wilkins. Annie M. Pickett. Samantha Roy.
Aurelia Robinson. Talu julia Billups. Bertha Ship
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-12

The regional oratoricsl contest
for the Third District was held at
Cincinnati on Sunday az the Cal
vary Baptist Church with the fol-
lowing contestants representing
their respective states: Martha
Crimes, Chicago. III; Irma Dilling-
nam. r Richmond. Ky Margaret
Jackson. Milwaukee VS.: Ka'he-
r.re P1iilsT Gsrv In5. Ruth
BIO an. Detroit Men. and Ger
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man. Lucille James. Standing. second from left
TO rights Florence Greenwood. Laura Rivers. vema
White. Rene MCGOWAN. Alice Taylor. Dovie Carter
Mason Ida Clark. Birdie HAZEL. Vivian Marshall.
Emily Hayes. Minerva Williams. Third standing
from left TO rights Anna Smith Katherine Griffin. Zua
Washington. Elnora Mae Burt Bessie Morrow. Bernice
Merriman. Adlee Bell Elizabeth Gregg. SYble Caster.
Gladys Hester. Ellen Green.
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ana important
a r e a in the
country because
8 Negroes were
being trained as
car and bus op-
orators to help
; p e e d W ar
workers 10 their
vitality import
ant jobs
II must have
been a shocking
picture TO the
c h n e S e, our
colored allies in
the Pacific thea
ire.
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TOOK LYsOL

Police say that 20-year-old Doris
Franklin Of 2026 st. Aubin street
took lysol last week because OF
family trouble due to a separation
with her husband.
Her condition was reported as not
serious by hospital attaches.
Evening star., 1944-10-19
Couple to Reside
In WashinefOn

Miss Margaret Agnes Elizabeth
Jenkins, daughter of MI. and Mrs
James jenkins of Cadomin, Alberta,
Canada, became the bride October
II of C. Ellsworth Wood, machinist's S
mate, second class, U. S. NJ, formerly
Of Hannibal, Mo. The ceremony took
place in the Covenant First PreSby-
terian Church, the Rev. DR.. Albert
Joseph Mccartney officiating.
The bride, who was given in
marriage by Mr.. A. G. Gregory of
Falls Church, formerly of New
York. was attended by Miss Ruth
Brakeman of Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada, as maid of honor. Sergt.
Charles Barker of Cirencester,
Glouchestershire, England, who is
on duty in Washington with the
Royal Air Force delegation, served
as best man.
Following their welding trip Mr..
Wood and his bride will reside at
1907 Lamont street, while the for
mer is on duty with the United
States Naval Postal Affairs.
Evening star., 1944-10-19
Miss Lewis We'd
To Mr.. Duranf

The marriage of Miss Helen Su-
sannah Lewis, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert R. Lewis of Youngstown,
Ohio, to Mr.. James Nicholas Du-
rant, son of the late Mr.. and Mrs
Frank j. Durant of Frankfort, N. Y,
took place Saturday in the chapel
of the Shrine of the Sacred Heart,
the Rev. r. Paul Repetti officiating
The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Catherine A. Lewis, and
wore soldier-blue suit with fuch-
sia accessories and a bouquet of
white roses The attendant wore
fuchsia suit with blue accessories
and bouquet of Joanna Hill roses.
Mr.. Albert r. Lewis, jr of
Youngstown, brother of the bride,
was the best man.
The bridegroom is in the Adju-
tant's Generals Office, War De-
partment, and his bride previously
was employed in the same Office.
Evening star., 1944-10-19
THE EVENING STAR. Washington, D. c. ""' BL3
",

where he can work in normal COM
petition with others and to re-
adjust him, not only to make his
own livelihood, but to be a re-
sponsible member of society"
Among those receiving aid are
industrial workers, selective service
rejectees, merchant seamen, men
and women disabled in highway
and other accidents, the mentally
LII, the blind, civilian defense work
ers and civil service employees
hurt In the line of duty, the speaker
explained. The Federal Govern
ment carries on the work through
80 local operating agencies which
take advantage of the medical ia
cilities of their particular CON-
munities, she added.
For eligibility under this program,
for which persons pay as much as
they are able, the candidate must
be too handicapped for employment,
must have static and not a pro-
gressive handicap and the case
should be remediable within a rea-
Evening star., 1944-10-19
Recent Weddings
Are 4 nnOMnced

The marriage of Miss Beatrice
Anne Finch, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George A. Finch of Chevy
Chase, to Pfc. Ralph Mark Richter,
son Of Prof. and Mrs. Joseph M
Richter of Richmond, Ind. took
place September Is at the Shrine
of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
The Right Rev. Msgr. Thomas G.
Smyth offlciated.
Both the bridegroom and the
bride are. graduates of Earlham
College in Richmond and he now
is based at Aberdeen.
Announcement is made of the
marriage of Miss Bertha Cecilia
Soper, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy Soper, to Mr.. John Lawrence
Sullivan, son of Mr.. John Lawrence
Sullivan and the late Mrs. Sullivan.
The ceremony took place Septem-
Der Is in Holy Comforter Church
and was followed by a reception in
the home of the bridegroom
Mr.. Bernard Nimro escorted the
! VI idC w Vic dlGcl oilc =" do dtIClld-
ed by her sister Miss Elsie Soper
as maid of honor, and Mrs. John
Biedler of Warrenton and Miss
Catherine Kent were her other at
tendants. Mr.. Carl Piconi of Buff
falo was the best man and the
ushers were Mr.. Ralph Wall and
Mr.. Joseph Sullivan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bertrand Hutchin-
son of Chevy Chase announce the
marriage October of their daugh-
ter, Miss Katharine Lappin Hutch
inson, to Mr.. John Douglass Nc
MINI, jr., of Redlands and San
Bernardino, Calf.
Mr.. McMinn and his bride will
reside in San Bernardino upon their
return from a wedding trip to Lake
Arrowhead and Palm Springs.
Evening star., 1944-10-19
C0npalescent Bows
Give Performance
For Sor0bti1aists
By Gretchen Smith,

That the grit, determination and
courage which has carried Amer
icas fighting men over the top is
not confined to battle areas was
forcibly demonstrated yesterday by
three convalescent soldiers from
Walter Reed Hospital.
The three young men, Sergt.
Garland Ladd, Pvt Frank Mer-
curio and Pvt. David Cohen, each
OF whom lost leg, one of them
two legs, and the other an arm
in addition to his leg, fighting
overseas, were guests of the Sorop-
timist Club at the Willard Hotel,
where they demonstrated how they
have learned to dance on plastic
limbs in spite of the early croak-
ings OF pessimists it would be i'm
possible
Following luncheon in the Con-
gressional Room, each of the lads
danced a number with the attrac-
tive young woman who has in
structed them, Mrs. Dorothy Dali
rymple, professional dancing
teacher and wife of 1t. Col. John
Dalrymple, now on duty in Europe.
To the music of a fox trot, a
rumba and "hot swing Mrs. Dali
rymple, or Dal as she is affec-
tionately known to her boys" was
led around the room by her part
ner in the intricate steps of the
modern dances, the faces OF the
boys beaming as members of the
club clapped an accompaniment to
the music.
Members We'd with one another
trying to figure which of the dane
ing legs was plastic and which was
real, giving it up as impossible.
A brief talk was given by each
veteran following his introduction
by Mrs. Dalrymple, who was in
troduced by Ethel Fistere. a mem
Der of the club, also "a professional
dancing teacher.
Overcoming the handicap of lost
limbs is but one of the trials a
wounded veteran must face on the
home front, the speakers declared
Foolish questions of kindly but
thoughtleSs civilians is one of their
severest trials, they agreed
Did you lose your arm in the
army" a woman asked Pvt. Cohen
one day while he was walking on
F street. No" the young man said
he replied, Il donated it to the
Red Cross"
Frank Mercurio recalled a hu-
morous experience driving an elder
ly woman whom he had offered a
lift from the hospital downtown.
Realizing the young man was a
wounded veteran, she asked him
what had happened to him. Upon
informing her he had lost both
legs. his passenger screamed, asked
him to stop and let her out of the
car, as she did not consider it safe
to drive in a car with a legless
driver.
AT the conclusion Of the demon
stration, Mrs. Florence Meara. the
club president, commented. Don't
let any member of this club ever
tell me that anything is impos-
sible."
Evening star., 1944-10-19
9olzaz ana Ah5
Informal Party
For BrasiIianS

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexis Rutherford
Stocker entertained Informally yes
terday afternoon at the Carlton,
when their guests included the
Charge dAffaires Of Brazil and
Senior Lobo. the Naval Attache,
Rear Admiral Gylvio de Noronha !;
the Military ache and Senior
Lima, the Al ,ttache and Senior
Travass the Assistant Air
Attache " or Lampert.
The g., ointed United
States Ambassador to Ell Salvador
and Mrs. John Farr Simmons, Rear
Admiral and Mrs. william Oscar
Spears, Comdr. and Mrs. Herbert
C. Parker, with the formers mother,
and 1t. and Mrs. Luther Matthew
Bolton also were in the company.
Evening star., 1944-10-19
Marian E. Russell
Outlines Program
For Handicapped
By Catherine Hamblep.

The Federal-State vocational re-
habilitation program for phys
ically handicapped civilians was
outlined yesterday by Miss Marian
E. Russell OF the Office OF Vocational
Rehabilitation of the Federal Sc
curity Agency
Miss Russell spoke at meeting
Of the Zonta Club at the YWCA,
pointing out to members that the
obligation of the Federal and State
governments in this program ex-
tends to the final employment of
the handicapped person In a job
in which a maximum use of his
capabilities is made. The emphasis
Of the program is laid mot on what
is gone, but what is left" she added.
Our object" she continued, "is
to develop the patient to the point
Evening star., 1944-10-19
Autun1n Colors Add Gay Note
To Costumes of Attemdauts

The wedding continues
succeeds the
the brides walked aisle Wedding
March from Loengrn Miss Ogden daughter Walter
Richard Ogden Springfield
Favorite of Mr. and Washington
The ceremony
the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
ofcatng and reception for 100 the
2400 followed.
The brides uncle Mr. John Greene Adams
later
the bodice design pastel coors
Evening star., 1944-10-19
Combat Medal for outstandi
bravery in battle.

Combat Medal for outstanding
bravery in battle.
A noontime wedding which took
place Saturday was that Of Miss
Alice Roberta Tatum of Harrison
burg, Va. and Mr.. Clyde Morehead
of Stuarts Draft, Va. The cere-
mony was held in the home of the
brides uncle, Mr.. Edgar S. Ken
nedy, at 2901 Connecticut avenue,
the Rev. Haskell r. Deal of Lewis
Memorial Methodist Church OFF,
ciating.
The bride, who is the daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Claude N.
Tatum Of Madison County, Va, Was
given in marriage by her uncle. She
wore French blue suit with match
ing accessories and bouquet of
orchids.
Following a wedding breakfast
the couple left for a short trip, after
which they will be at home at
Hunters Haven, Stuarts Draft. The
bridegroom, who is the son of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. George w. More
head of Pulaski County, Va, is
graduate of Virginia Polytechnic
Institute,
Evening star., 1944-10-19
Cullen. n.WheatIey
Ceremony Held

st. Gabriel's rectory was the scene
of the wedding october IL of Miss
Mary Virginia Wheatley, daughter
of Mr.. George Winfield Wheatley of
Eldorado, Md, and Mr.. George
Starkey Cullen of Washington. The
Rev. Louis w. Albert officiated at
the ceremony, which was followed
by a reception and wedding break
fast in the Chinese room of the
Mayflower Hotel
Escorted by Mr.. Guy Alexander,
the bride was attended by Mrs
Hugh Kiger of Winston Salem, N
c., as matron of honor, and Mr.
Harry Bales of Washington was
best man.
Following their wedding trip Mr.
and Mrs. Cullen will reside at 480l
Connecticut avenue,
Evening star., 1944-10-19
Parties Given
For Visitors

Mrs. John Steele Williams and
Mrs. Robert Barnett will entertain
at bridge-luncheon Saturday in
compliment to Mrs. Leroy Joyner
Mrs. Frank Miller and Mrs. Henry
Mitchell of Jacksonville, who are
the house guests of Mrs. Joyner's s
brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Marc G. Phillips.
This evening Col. and Mrs. Charles
Dayhuff will entertain at a supper
party in compliment to the visitors
who were feted at luncheon yes
terday by Mrs. Clyde Garret. Mr.
and Mrs. Phillips were hosts at a
buffet supper Tuesday evening, en-
tertaining in compliment to their
house guests.
Evening star., 1944-10-19

sonable length of time, the speaker
emphasized.
Prospective candidates in the
District should apply to the ONCE
at 402 Sixth street NV.
The speaker was introduced by
Mrs. Louise r. Stambaugh. Mrs.
Elizabeth M. Cox, president. pre-
sided.
Guests included Miss Elizabeth
M. Haney and Mrs r. s. Haney Of
Chicago and Mrs. Carl S. Swisher
Of Jacksonville, Fla.
Evening star., 1944-10-19
Political Study Club

Nine. Beatrice Loudon, wife of
the Ambassador of the Neither
lands, will be guest speaker at the
first meeting of the season of the
Political Study Club at 2:30 pm.
Saturday at the Washington Club.
Guests of honor will be wives of
members of the Netherlands En-
bassy staff.
Mrs. j. Clinton Tribby will lead
the salute to the flag Music will
be furnished by Florence Sindell,
accompanied by Francis Pierce.