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Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-11-28

~ 100000 dressings have been do
mated 10 the Veterans Administra-
ton.
Hospitals and health agencies i'll
mos, war-ravagcG countries now i'll
Girc need Of surgical supplies OF all
Kinds wi!l Toe heavy recipients OF
chaptcr-prodUccd surgical! dressings.
Mrs. Scott has been informed
The balance. tota. OF 1876. 500. 600
already have been shipped Ia these
countries. she said one OF the most
needy countries. me Philippines. Is
receiving l. million dressings. and
India vii. get million. Heavy ship
mentS also have gone 10 Poland.
China. France. and Russia. in addi-
ton To supplies sent also lo Korea.
Rumania. Trieste. and YugoSlavIa. Sc
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-11-28
STEEL. N-RAYS

N-raE pictures through extremely
thick sections OF steel re now pos
s!hlc with rCw 1000, O00-volt X-rav
TUBES. twice AZ powerful as any unit
heretofore. The exposure time rcQl!r-
rt 80 max" rad."@raphs al metal sec
ir"s lf thus greatly reduced.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-11-28

Opening OF branch nc!ghNurhonG
stores may be a wartime dcV~!upmCu.
III cakcricS. diaries. and other retail
es'aD'lShnCnts as tires and trucks
used for delivery dwlndlc.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-11-28
AROUND TOWN
NAME IDENTIFY

j. I. Clark. 0t Farior Srvcct. cm-
ploEec OF the Valet Cleaning COM
pany. stated today that he j.. mo-, .-.
j. L. Clark tried in police co,rr, Mon
day on mn assault charge.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-11-28

Arctic navigation is duubly dam
SerouS because O. Jog and '!oa.in.
ice: bi.t.S sometimes give The first
warning OF nearby land
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-11-28

Plans to revert 10 hprSc-down dc
livery FOR merchandise are bcing
considered by many merchants m
Canada, the Department OF Com
mCrCc reports
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-09
Mr. and Mrs. Monton Entertoin Court

MT. and Mrs. William Maton were host and hostesses for the 1946 officers and 1945 past officers of Evergreen Court, No. 2, Order of Amaranth, at their Summer home at Bayview. Dinner was served and a surprise birthday cake was pre- sented to Mrs. Hazel Spriers in honor of her birthday. Swimming and outdoor games were enjoyed.
 The 1946 officers attending. with wife or husband as guest, included MT and Mrs. Robert L. Curry, Mir. and Mrs. David Johnston, Dr. and Mrs. Frederick c. Marggraff and grandson, Frederick Marggraff, 3rd, MT. and Mrs. Edward Mraz, MT. and Mrs. Irving Spiers, MT. and Mrs. Andrew Hunter, Mrs. Mary Neill, Miss Edith Plumb, Miss Flora Hulsart and MT. and Mrs. William Clarke.
 Also 1945 past officers, with wife or husband, MT. and Mrs. Robert Each, MT. and Mrs. Louis Wensel, MT. and Mrs. Fred V. Fink, MT. and Mrs. William H. Mordo and MT. and Mrs. Daniel G. Taylor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-09
Hodossoh Farley Will Be Held This Week

Mrs. Samuel Drubner, president of the Waterbury Chapter of Senior Hadassah, Mrs. Max Matzkin, for mer president, Mrs. Otto Halpert, Mrs. Sidney Grossman and Mrs. Samuel Greenberg will represent the chapter at the Connecticut Re- zion of Hadassah Conference Tues day and Wednesday at the Mohi- can Hotel, New London.
 The program Tuesday, opening at 12 o'clock, will include lunch con, business meeting, entertain ment, round table discussions, a banquet and a reception Mrs Moses Epstein, national president, will address the group following the banquet. Wednesdays program will include a business meeting, luncheon, reports and addresses by national board members.
 Due to the conference, the board meeting scheduled for Tuesday will be advanced to tomorrow night at SIS at the home of Mrs. s. Rodney Prillig, Wentworth Street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-09
Miss Rose Foley
 Is HOnOred At Personal ShOwer

Misses Edith Grahn and Mary McInerney were hostesses at per- sonal shower held recently at the latter's home on Chestnut Avenue in compliment to Rose Foley, of Woodland Avenue whose marriage to Edward Schoeck, of Woodruff Street takes place on September 28th.
 Those attending were: Mrs. G. c. Schoeck, Sr., Mrs. Yvonne Schoeck, Mrs. N. Mitchell, Mrs. F. Frey, Mrs. Hugh Gilland, Mrs. Edward Chatfield, Mrs. Hyland Fehrs, Mrs. Francis Smith, Mrs. Robert Williams, Mrs. William Fo- ley, Mrs. Frank May, Mrs. P. Me- Inerney, and the Misses Edna Schoeck, Loretta Sepanska, vir- giDia Worth. Ethel Johnson, Dor othy Lasky Edith Grahn and Mary McInerney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-09
Bishop Awards Diplomas to GadM1teS

Rev. Joseph L. Kinney told 4o graduates of St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing yesterday at the Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton that despite the hard work in store for those about to enter that profession that your life will be filled with satisfaction and with 8 priceless reward at the end"
 He further pointed out that the nurses would be rewarded with the love and protection of the Divine Saviour since they were performing acts of charity.
 Present at the ceremonies was Most Rev. Henry J. O'Brien, Bishop of Hartford, attended by visiting clergy and priests from every parish in the city and thousands of rela- tives and friends of the nurses, fll- ing the church to capacity.
 Awards were as follows: The St. Mary's Hospital Aid Society Prize, to Miss Margaret Patricia Carlin for general excellence, and the Francis Xavier Dwyer Memorial Prize for proficiency in clinical nursing, Miss Lillian There Ba1ous- kas; and for general adaptability. Miss Genevieve Marie Strubbe was awarded the Rev. Lawrence E. Skelly Prize for leadership in school activities.
 A special musical program was presented by Frederick F. Harmon, organist and choir director, with singing by the Immaculate Concep- tion male quartet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-09
Junior League Girls Begin
 Provisional Course TOdav

Mrs. Roger Sperry was the first speaker to address 19 provisional members of the Junior League ot Waterbury, who are studying the social, civic and economic functions of each agency in this city, begin- ming today through Thursday. The address was given at the Alderman ic Chambers in the City Hall Mrs. Sperry spoke on the Association Of Junior Leagues of America"
 Mayor John s. Monagan delivered an address at II A. M. today, select ing as his topic Waterbury" A field trip is scheduled for 2 o'clock this afternoon.
 The schedule for the remainder of the week is as follows:
 Tuesday, 10 A. MA meeting of the Waterbury Visiting Nurses As Sociation at 10 A. M. Robert M Heininger will discuss present social problems. II A. M.-Mrs. Florence Davis will speak on Health" P. M.-Meeting at Rose Hill Library for a 'Well-Child Conference. " 2:45-Field trip through Chase Dis pensary. 3:30-Trip through Day Nursery.
 Wednesday, 10 A. M.-Visit to Lincoln House, Miss Jean Meserve, will speak on Social Case Work; II A. M., Miss Irene A. Walker will give an address on Group Work; 2 P. M.; field trip to Y. M. c. A; 3 P. M, field trip through the Girls Club; P. M, field trip through the Pearl Street Neighborhood House.
 Thursday, Sept. 12-1O A. M, visit to the Lincoln House; Henry I. Beg nal will make address on the Juven- ile Court; 10:30 P. M, Miss Nancy J. Delaney will speak on the Vet erans Unemployment and Advisory Center; and II A. M., MT. Heininger will speak on the Community Or ganization."
 The program will be concluded with a summarization of the weeks work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-09
Ames-Sbielman NnbtiaLS Held

Miss Catherine Agnes Spielman daughter of MT and Mrs. Charles Spielman of West Main Street, anc Robert Frederick Ames, son of MT and Mrs. Leman Ames of Harwin- ton Avenue, Plymouth were mar ried in the rectory of the Immacu- late Conception Church Saturday morning at g o'clock with the cere- mony being performed by the Rev Edwin Flynn, pastor.
 Clarence Ames served his brother as best man, while the matron of honor was Mrs. Charles Freimuth Pr.
 The brides gown was of white lace net, with sweetheart neckline and she wore finger tip veil. Her flowers were white roses. The Matron of Honor wore a blue sheer gown and carried a bouquet of pink roses.
 Mrs. Leman Ames and Mrs. Charles Spielman assisted in re- ceiving.
 The bride received her education in the Terryville schools and is em- ployed in the office of the Eagle Lock Company. The groom re-. ceived his education in the Ply mouth schools and is employed at the Precision Wire Products Co.,, ThomaSton.
 A reception for members of the two families was held in Zeiners Hall, East Main Street with the couple leaving late this afternoon for a tour of the New England States.
 Out-o guests were present from New York, New Britain, Bris- tol, Bantam, Waterville, Thomaston, Plymouth and Terryville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-09
Dr. /. C. Walker UniteS Couple Or Saturday

Dr. John Curry Walker, pastor offciated at the wedding on Satur- day afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Second Congregational Church, of Miss Barbara Van TaSsel, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Walter N. Van Tassel, Concord Street, to Robert H. VanderKay, of Kew Gardens, L. l., son of the late MT. and Mrs. Harry P. VanderKay, Rochester, N. Y.
 In the wedding party were Mrs. Bradley D. Harris, Annapolis, MT, former classhlate of the bride at Wellesley College, as matron of honor; Miss Chella Young, Bowling Green, Ohio, Mrs. Samuel c. Spald- ing, Jrp Watertown, Miss Natalie Saltsman, New York City and Miss Janet Crooks, Haiti, and New York, as bridesmaids; Melvin Drummer, Rochester, N. Y, as best man, and Robert Patterson, Rochester, For rest E. Gehrke Sheboygan Wis, William R. Wheeler, Detroit, Mich, and Warner c. Wicke Amsterdam N. Y, as usherS.
 Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride was attired in an ivory satin gown designed with a heart neck1ine outlined with beaded embroidery, long sleeves tapered to a point over the wrist, a basque bodice and full gathered skirt falling into a long train. A tiara of tulle and clusters of orange blossoms held her fingertip veil of tulle which was ornamented with scattered orange blossoms. She carried white roses and bouvardia.
 The wedding reception followed at Lift the Latch Inn, Middlebury
 The bride travelled in a three piece green and biege suit, brown accessories and an orchid corsage. The couple will later reside at 12304 Hillside Avenue, Richmond Hill, L. I. The bride is a graduate of Wellesley College in the class of 1945. An alumnus of the University of Rochester, where he was of the Sigma Chi Frater- nity, the bridegroom is supervisor of industrial engineering at Syl- vania Electric Products, Inc, Rich mond Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-09
Robert 4. Stokes Is H0nOred ct
 Birthday Party

Robert A. Stokes, son of MT. and Mrs. Robert c. Stokes, of Norton Street, was honored yesterday at a lawn party given at the home of his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Stephen GyuricSko, of Mill Street, the oc- caSion being his ninth birthday.
 Young friends attending were Robert Stokes, Ronald Stokes, Fred Gyuricsko, Jr., of Oakville, Cath erine Geraldi, Francis Geraldi and Michael Geraldi, of Ansonia Thomas Tokes, Jr., James Harmon Morris Harmon, George Lasky. Jr. Douglas Gyuricsko, Maureen Hig- ginston and Phyllis Higginston.
 Also, MT. and Mrs. Stephen Gyuricsko,, Mrs. Johanna Gyuric- sko, MT. and Mrs. Robert c. Stokes, MT. and Mrs. Fred Geraldi, of An sonia, MT. and Mrs. Fred Gyuricsko of Ansonia, Mir and Mrs. Fred Gyuricsko of Oakville, Mrs. George Lasky, Mrs. Frank Harmon, MT. and Mrs. William Higginston, MT. and Mrs. George Gyuricsko, and MT and Mrs. Adrian Stokes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-09
Santa TOrtOriCi BeCOn1eS Bride

Miss Santa TorJorici. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ralph Tortorici of GriggS Street and Alfia Giacoml, son of MT and Mrs. Anacleto Gia- conf of South Leonard Street were united in marriage on Saturday at 8 o'clock at St. Lucy's Church with the Rev. Felix Scoglio officiating at the double ring ceremony and eel ebrating the nuptial Mass. A pro- gram of nuptial music was present. i ed. Miss Toni DiCarolis, soloist ren- dered Ave Maria and "Panis An- gelicus."
 The bride, presented in marriage by her father was attired in a white gown fashioned with an off-the- shoulder neckline leg o'mutton sleeves and a full skirt terminating 1 in long train. Her fingertip veil of illusion was caught to tiara of orange blossoms and she carried a prayerbook marked with orchids, stephanotis and streamers of baby's breath.
 Miss Mae Tortorici was maid of honor She wore an ice blue brocad- ed satin gown styled with a sweet heart neckline, fitted bodice with peplum, and full skirt. Her cos tune was complemented with a tiara of flowers with shoulder length veil and she carried an arm bouquet of yellow roses.
 The Misses Mae Tortorici, Aida Marchitto and Anne Galasso were bridesmaids. They were attired in udty rose faille gowns styled simil- iarly to the maid of honor's They wore matching Juliet caps and car ried arm bouquets of pink roses. AL fred DiStasio was best man. Rocco Marchitto and Mario Cipriano were ushers.
 Out of town guests from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Penn, Minn., Derby and Thomaston at tended a reception at Florio Post Hall. Francis Delfino and his or chestra provided music. Mrs. Tor torici received in black dress with matching accessories and was assist ed by the bridegroom's mother who wore black dress with black acces- sories. They both wore corsages of red roses.
 When the couple left on a wedding trip to New York and Buffalo, Mrs. Glacomi wore white wine suit with black accessories and a corsage fo orchids. She is a graduate of Wilby High School. MT. Giacomi, a gradu- ate of Wilby High School was re- gently discharged from the U. s. Navy. Upon their return they will reside at 193 South Leonard Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-09
Evergreen Court Plans ActiUitieS

Mrs. Hazel B. Curry, royal matron of Evergreen Court, No. 2, Order 0. Amaranth, presided at the frs; meeting of the season on Friday night at Masonic Temple. Routine business was transacted and the fol. lowing activities were announced.
 Sept. 20, a class of candidates will be initiated.
 Oct. 4, Official visitation of Althea Hendry, grand royal n1atron ant staff of officers.
 Oct. N, Annual bazaar with Mrs Evelyn Johnston, associate roya matron, chairman
 Invitations have been received from the following courts;
 Sept. 28, Grand Masters day al Masonic Hall, Wallingford. Exercises have been planned and will begir s1t 4:30. All members and their trends are invited to attend.
 Sept. 21, Elizabeth A. Mccoy Court, No. 1, Order oy Amaranth, Ansonia will have the 4dficial visita- tion, of grand rora matron and staff of officers.
 Sept. A, Flora Court, No. II, Or der of Anazfnth, Hartford will hold Visiting Matror1s and Patrons night. r
 Sept 28 Harmony Court, No 12, Danielson, will have the official vis- itation of grand royal matron and staff of officers.
 Oct. l, Unity Court, No. 3, New Haven, will observe visiting matrons an dpatrons night. Supper will be served previous to the business meet ing. Those wishing to make reserva- tionS for supper are asked to con- tact Mrs. Curry.
 Oct. 8, Plans for a musical and tea at the home of Mrs. Mary Neill of Watertown have been discussed. Details will be announced at a later date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-09
LeOcadia '. W0Lak Bride
 or Dr: Frank Zak, Today

Miss Leocadia T. Wolak, R. N. daughter of Anthony wolak, of New Britain, and Dr. Frank w. Zak, son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Zak of Gill Mass, were united in marriage this morning at o'clock at Sacred Heart Church. Green foliage, ferns and gladioli banked the altar and 8 musical program was presented. Selections included Ave Maria and "Panis Angelicus."
 : Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a white gown fashioned with high round neckline with net yoke edged with satin appliques centered with seed pearls, fitted bodice, and a full skirt of net trimmed with satin appli- ques and terminating in a long train. Her fingertip veil of French illusion fell from a braided tiara and she carried prayerbook marked with white roses and streamers of stephanotis.
 MIO. r. OlllC1lOWShl Ol OOuUll1IlS- ton was matron of honor. She wore a white net gown styled with a fit- ted bodice, and double net skirt trimmed with fuchsia taffeta rib bon. Her costume was complement ed with white Juliet cap and she carried an arm bouquet of mixed flowers. Theodore Zak of Rochest- CT, N. r., was his brothers best man.
 Following a reception at Sacred Heart Hall, the couple left on a wedding trip through the New Eng land States. Mrs. Zak wore brown suit trimmed with aqua and brown accessories. She is graduate of St. Mary's Hospital School of Nrrs- ing and received her B. s. degree at Catholic University, Washington, D. C., where she majored in psy- ctiatric nursing. Dr. Zak is a graduate of Michigan State Univer- sity where he studied to become a veterinarian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-09
Miss Dnn1OncheL WedS Veteran

The marriage of Miss Margaret Dorothy Dumouchel, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Romeo Dumouchel of Highland Avenue and William John Perriello, son of former Mayor Pat rick Perriello and Mrs Periello of West Main Street was held on Sat- urday at 8 o'clock at St. Ann's Church with the Rev. Robert Del Russo of St. Patrick's Church, New Haven, cousin of the bridegroom, of ficiating at the marriage ceremony and celebrating the high Mass.
 The bride was attired in an old fashioned bridal gown with a drop shoulder effect, long sleeves that tapered to point at the wrist, fitted bodice, and a hoop skirt. Her finger tip veil of illusion fell from beaded crown and she carried a white pray erbook marked with white orchids and stephanotis.
 Mrs. Francis Martin, as her sisters matron of honor, was att tired in pale yellow chiffon gown, a coronet and veil of matching color, and carried a bouquet of or enid gladiod. Charles Perriello, Vol colt, was his brothers best man and guests were ushered by Robert G. Perriello, Norwich, also a brother. and Newcomb Taylor, brother-in- law of the bride.
 Approximately 100 guests attended a reception at the home of the brides parents. Mrs. Dumouchel re- celved in plum dress with black accessories and was assisted by the bridegroom'S mother who wore an aquamarine dress with black access sorieS. Mrs. Perriello wore a corsage of gardenias and Mrs. Dumouchel corSage of pink rosebuds.
 The couple left on a wedding trip through the New England States and Canade, the bride was attired in royal blue two-piece wool dress and black accessories. They will re- side at 15 Dixie Avenue upon their return.
 The bride is a graduate of Wilby High School and is employed in the office of St. Mary's Hospital. MT. Perriello was graduated from Crosby High School and served with the U. S. Navy for three years, two and half years of which he spent overseas. He is employed by the Dumouchel Paper Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-09
Couple Wed
 M ThOn1aStOn

Miss Mary A. Dowd, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James J. Dowd, of Plymouth and Robert c. Williams, son f M5r,, and Mrs. Percy c. Will
 Hams of NteW Britain were united ii marriage Saturday morning at I'll o'clock at St. Thomas Church, Thomaston. The Rev, John Mo- Grath officiated at the marriage ceremony.
 Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a white gown, fashioned with taffeta bod ice with an illusion neckline, long tapered sleeves and net skirt ex- tending in train. A starched lace Dutch cap held her tulle fingertip veil and she carried a bouquet Of white roses and stephanotis cen tered with an orchid.
 Miss Irene Dowd, sister of the bride was maid of honor. She wore a pink gown with moire bodice, portrait neckline. cap sleeves and a mouSseline de soie skirt and car ried bouquet of yellow roses, blue N@SSN@S CAM bA4Ah AOoGo VO with the blossoms in her head piece
 Mrs. Dowd received in a blue dress, black accessories and a cor sage of red roses. The bridegroom's mother wore black velvet dress, black accessories and a corsage of mixed flowers.
 The couple left on a wedding trip through the New England states. Mrs. Williams wore Kelly green suit with brown accessories and corsage of orchids. She is a grad uate of Crosby High School and Post Junior College. MT. Williams, a graduate of New Britain High School and member of U. S. Post Office staff in New Britain, was a member of the U. s. Marine Corps for 38 months, including 20 months duty overseas in the Pacific theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-09
Miss Mary Boordmon Edgar StiIImon
 To Wed October 1o

The engagement and coming marriage of Miss Mary Boardman New York City, to Edgar Stillman Jr., has been announced. Miss Boardman is the daughter of Rob- ert Emmet Sherwood, author and editor, and Mrs. Sherwood. MT Stillman is the son of Dr. and Mrs, Edgar Stillman, New York and "Highfield", Middlebury. The wedding will take place Oct. 19 at St. Georges Church, New York, at which the Rev. John Thomson Dali las. bishop of New Hampshire, and a former Waterbury resident, will officiate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-09
 Bridal SatuYday

Terryville, Sept. 9-MiSs Rose Marie Pedone, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Lodovica Pedone of Goshen and Frederick Vincent Prin, son of MT. and Mrs. Vincent Prill of Pe- quabuck this town, were married
 Saturday at g A. M. in St. Thomas Church, Goshen.
 The Rev. James Wilson of St Francis Church, Middletown, former Goshen pastor, officiated at the ceremony and celebrated the solemn high Mass, assisted by the Rev. Joseph Cunningham of St. Thomas Church, Goshen, as deacon and the Rev. Philip Morrissey of St. Mary's Church, Bethel, subdeacon.
 Palms with gladioli decorated the altars and sanctuary. Mrs. Walter Barrett organist, played the wed- ding marches and accompanied the Mass of the Shepards "Rosewigs Ave Marie" was sung during the ceremony.
 Miss Louise Pedone of Goshen was her sisters maid of honor. Bridesmaids were another sister Miss CarmelIa Pedone of Goshen, Miss Her1nina Taylor of Litchfield and Mrs. Joseph Kovaleski of Pe- quabuck.
 Margaret May Savanella of Tor rington, cousin of the bride, was flower girl. Joseph Kovaleski of Pequabuck served as best man. Ushers were Joseph Prill of Pequa- buck, the bridegroom's brother; Matthew DeVerera of Bristol, cousin of the bride and Dominic Sienski of Pequabuck. Angelo Russo of Torrington, cousin of the bride was ring bearer.
 The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a Madonna off, the-shoulder robe of white satin brocade with set-in neckline of marquisette. Her full length veil was fastened to coronet of orange blossoms. Her cascade bouquet was of white pompons. The maid of honor wore orchid starched chiffon fashioned with a fitted bodice of the shoulder ruff1e, set in neckline and long bishop sleeves. The bouf- fant skirt was floor length. She wore a picture hat of the same shade and carried cascade of yellow pompons.
 Miss Carlemma Pedone wore a similar gown in yellow starched chiffon. Mrs. Kovaleski's was apple green and Miss Taylor's was coral color. All wore Judy Garland hats to match their gowns and carried cascades of bronze pompons. The flower girl wore a miniature style in white starched chiffon with poke bonnet to match. Her tiny bouquet was Of white pompons. The brides mother wore dressmaker suit of pink and black accessories and a white orchid corsage. The bride groom's mother wore black with ac- ceSSories to match and white orchid.
 A reception for 300 was held at the brides home. Guests were pres ent from Astoria, L. T.; Hyde Park, N. Y.; Middletown, New Britain, Bristol, Terryville, Pequabuck, Tor rington, Goshen, Philadelphia, Pa; New Rochelle and White Plains, N. Y.
 The couple left on a trip to New York City, Gary, Ind, and Chicago, H., the bride wearing a black and White sheperd check suit with black accessories and a white pom pon corsage. They will reside in Goshen. The bridegroom was re- gently discharged from the Army and is employed with New De- parture Company, Bristol.