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Volume 35 Issue 3 Last Call for Masters’ Dinner! SOBs—36 Years Old? Yeah!!! March, 2016 thth Our 2016 Masters’ Dinner— Yep, celebrate our 36 Anniversary with celebra ng Holmes’ & Watson’s Mee ng a ernoon tea (not high tea) on Saturday, Inside this issue: April 2, at Carrol Clemens’ home in inin MarchMarch 18811881—isis Saturday,Saturday, MarchMarch 55 Last Call for 1 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Federal Way! Tea is served at 1:00 p.m. Masters’ Dinner! Carrol asks us to bring At Angelo’s Italian Restaurant in Burien SOBs—36 Years Old? 1 tradiƟonal fare of the sort Yeah!!! 601 S.W. 153rd St., Burien, (206) 244-3555 served at “aŌernoon tea”: $25 per person, includes tax & tip Tea cakes, finger sandwiches, Renewal Dues 1 and small 2-bite sweet are Now Due Our Italian Buffet—for your ea ng pleas- or savory treats are ure—will include meat, pasta and vegetarian “Which of You Gen’l’men 2 — her suggesƟons! offerings, salad, mixed veg- is Masser Holmes?” gies, bread, and coffee or Here is a great way to spend A Few Words 2 tea. (Alcoholic beverages your Saturday a ernoon—visi ng, from our VEEP, are additional) ea ng, imbibing, winning free raffle Kashena Konecki items,items, andand welcomingwelcoming springspring me!! And, the Club will foot the Things to See, Buy, 3 So come out of your hiberna on! Do & Know bill for dessert!! We’d love to see YOU there!! The Mysterious World of 4 Send your check today—payable to Driving Directions to Carrol’s Home: From I-5 Sherlock Holmes The Sound of the Baskervilles—to: Contributed by north- or southbound, exit in Federal Way at S.W. SOB Geoff Jeffery Terri Haugen, 6710 - 51st Street Court West 320th Street and head west. After passing through University Place, WA 98467-2287 intersections at 21st Ave. S.W. and at 26th Ave. Important Sidebars 4 S.W., turn left on S.W. 323rd Street. Then take the Contact The Friends EVEN BETTER… first left on 33rd Avenue S.W. Clemens’ home will of the Sherlock Email Terri to reserve your spot: be on your right at 32148—33rd Avenue S.W. If Holmes CollecƟons terri@soundo hebaskervilles.com you need further, call her at (253) 838-1790. Sherlock’s “The Abominable Bride” —by the numbers! Renewal Dues are Now Due An Update on 5 Doyle’s Former Home, Are your dues paid for the April 2016 to March Undershaw 2017 fiscal year?? If not, now’s the time to act! Send your check— Important Sidebars 5 payable to “The Sound of the Baskervilles”—to: Welcome to Hank Deck New Members… 1806—177th Street Court East “Sherlock Holmes and the American Problem” Spanaway, WA 98387 If you joined in the last 6 months, chances are you paid Member News, 6 Notes, Updates a lower, prorated rate to join through March 31, 2016, so March 31 is the it’s time for you to renew as well! deadline for renewal Dates of Interest 6 See the back page of this issue for dues rates!! Thanks! dues to be paid! Page 2 Ineffable Twaddle
The Seattle “Which of You Gen’l’men is Masser Holmes?” Public Library The March 20, 2016 Regular Monthly Meeting of The Sound of the Baskervilles on Queen Anne will begin at 1:30 p.m. at The Seattle Public Library (Queen Anne Branch) at 400 Hill is at West Garfield, Seattle (driving directions at left). 400 West Says PLF David: This our 55th of the 60 Holmes stories. It was published in 1926 Garfield but few seem to be able to accurately date its occurrence: It varies—according to Library opens at 1:00, closes Jack Tracy—from 1896 to 1902 or 1903. And, wow, this one is a corker! As Watson at 5:00. Come early, and catch says in his opening, “I don’t think that any of my adventures with Mr. Sherlock up with your fellow SOBs! Holmes opened quite so abruptly, or so dramatically, as that which I associate with Getting there: The Three Gables.” From north- or southbound I-5, And, what a cast! There’s the bully Steve Dixie, who warns Holmes’ to keep his exit at Mercer Street and head hands out of other folks’ business; young Perkins who was killed outside the Hol- west. Turn right on Queen Anne born Bar; Barney Stockdale, of the Spencer John gang, and his wife Susan; widow Avenue and head up the hill. At Mary Maberley and the strange goings-on at her home; her recently-deceased son the 3-way stop sign at the top, Douglas; and the lady behind all the mischief, Isadora Klein! It’s mayhem and mys- turn left onto West Galer Street. At 4th Avenue, turn right. The tery all round! library is one (1) block north on We hope we’ve whetted your appetite for adventure!! Study up on “The Adven- the northwest corner, at the ture of the Three Gables” and see you in March!! cross with Garfield Street. A Few Words from our VEEP, Kashena Konecki Our Sherlockian friends in Vancouver, And, response posted by BC, the Stormy Petrels, have a storyteller SOB Cameron Brandon on night on March 3rd! If you’re in their neck of February 4: “I saw it last the woods, you should go! Here’s the link: year in London (on the http://thestormypetrels.com/ 2016/02/06/the- Strand!) and it’s definitely games-afoot-stories-from-sherlock-holmes/ well done. I can’t believe Here’s the rundown on some of the great- how people can memorize er UK shooting locations for BBC’s Sher- so many lines. They should lock—but they’ve missed one, I know be- tour and bring it closer to cause I’ve been there! Portland Square, in the Northwest.” Bristol, is where they filmed the terrifying Sherlock Seattle is coming!! October scene with John nearly being buried alive. 21-23! Look for details about how to get Has anyone been to any of these places? involved! Ever wanted to be on staff or http://www.anglotopia.net/british-entertain volunteer? Now is your chance! www. ment/brit-tv/sherlock-guide-sherlock-filming- sherlock-seattle.org. You could be as locations-across-uk/ cheery as these ladies: Thinking About a Topic of Check this out: “The Martian, Sherlock Interest??? Holmes, and why we love competence porn” Speaker Needed! http://arstechnica.com/the-multiverse/2016/ As previously reported, 02/the-martian-sherlock-holmes-and-why-we we had two openings this -love-competence-porn/ . “Probably the most year for SOB Members to important figure in competence porn today is conduct a presentation of Sherlock Holmes, a character who was born their own choosing at a during at the height of scientific industrialism Monthly Meeting. in the nineteenth century. Like the heroes who came in his wake, Sherlock is a master SOB Vivika Sundqvist of deduction, social engineering, and getting Miscellaneous: There’s a new Sher- has agreed to give a presenta- out of traps by using whatever random items lockian-inspired YA series out featuring tion at our August 21, 2016 happen to be at hand. He’s also a smartass.” “Jamie & Charlotte” (www.goodreads. Meeting (topic TBA). I haven’t necessarily thought about it this com/book/show/23272028-a-study-in-
way, but one can't deny that knowing what charlotte) “Elementary” will soon in- That leaves Sunday, June 19 you’re doing is sexy. Being an insufferable troduce us to Sherlock’s Mom! The still open!! know-it-all detracts a bit, though, in my opin- 2016 Sherlock-Con in London is Septem- Please let PFL David know ion. ber 23 to 25 but “meet & greets” will run if you want to fill that spot! This looks very cool: “Potted Sherlock”! £2000! Volume 35, March 2016, Issue 3 Page 3
Things to See, Buy, Do and Know Holmes Brothers on Politics The following—on Page 216 of • Jim French Productions’ “The Complete en in different mediums e.g. advertising, etc. a book in our Club Sherlock Holmes” radio dramas are now —The Club raised $65 for the fall convention Library, “The Biog- available on CD! Yes, The Complete Classic (“Watson Washington, Oct 21-23) with a raffle (5 raphy and Autobi- Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, in audio drama prizes offered at 5 chances for $1). Lauren won ography of Sher- form, has been completed and is now for sale on the top prize (a Sherlockian Christmas wreath) lock Holmes” by our website. We have researched and re- and Shannon won third (a collection of Sherlock- Mycroft Holmes searched and, to be safe, we are stating that we ian-themed thimbles). and Sherlock are the first North American English speaking Holmes (edited If you are attending the Misadventures of audio drama company to accomplish this by Don Libey)—is so Sherlock Holmes Conference in June, enter our appropriate for us now as feat! In addition to being the first to achieve Contest and you could win a free membership our politics heat up: this, the 56 stories and 4 novels have been to the event plus $100 a night toward lodging (3 adapted by the same writer: M. J. Elliott from nights max). The contest’s 20 questions that “It is not an efficient method of either solving problems or England and all 56 stories and 4 novels star need to be answered were published in last John Patrick Lowrie as Sherlock Holmes, Law- providing services. Politics month’s issue (February 2016, Page 1). Earliest principally involves power, rence Albert as Dr. John H. Watson and the late postmark with the most correct answers wins. Lee Paasch as Mrs. Hudson. (The full produc- favour, money and influence Winner will be announced at the March 20 meet- and those all lead inevitably to tion is dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Paasch, ing. corruption of purpose and not a wonderful actor and friend.) The Complete In business since 1990, Seattle Mystery to efficiency of solutions… Classic set is contained in three box-set vol- Books, located at 117 Cherry St., is currently in Neither a monarchy nor a umes. Twelve discs are in Volume 1, 12 in Vol- dire financial straits. At the first of the year, parliamentarian form of ume 2 and 11 in Volume 3. The Complete set owner JB Dickey, egged on by one of his loyal government can result in truth retails for $150.00 plus shipping (and Washing- employees, decided to try out an online fundrais- or an accurate assessment of ton State tax if purchased here). As an ing campaign, which ended on February 28. the necessary actions that will "extra" there is a one-hour interview with John They’re a great store with a great staff! When result in the proper benefits for all people.” Patrick Lowrie and Lawrence Albert by SOB you’re in the City, please consider patronized Ariana Maher. You can find the set at: http:// Seattle Mystery Books!! Their website: www. Thanks to SOB Lauran Stevens jimfrenchproductions.com/index.php? THANKS seattlemystery.com/ TO SOB SABLE JAK OF JIM FRENCH PRODUC- THANKS TO PFL DAVID FOR THE 5 ABOVE TIONS BULLETTED () items. Scene on Amazon: “Now available ‘The • Port Townsend’s Victorian Festival 2016 is Hound of the Baskervilles: 150th Anniversary March 18 to 20, with the theme “Heart and Edition (Signet Classics)’. Amazon’s description Home”. Tickets are $15; for further, go to: http:// Don’t miss these Important Upcoming SOB events: does note that the first hardcover of the Hound www.vicfest.org/tix.php. The “Countess” of was issued in 1902. Too bad they didn’t read “Somewhere in Time Unlimited—Seat- Masters’ Dinner, Saturday, that when they headlined the book.!! You too tle” ([email protected]) tells us their March 5, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at can be the first one on your block to get this 16th annual fashion show will be late afternoon Angelo’s Restaurant, Burien. special edition 36 years ahead of schedule. on March 19. To participate in the fashion show, SOBs’ 36th Anniversary Tea, The December 31 issue of The News Trib- contact JoAnn Bussa at (360) 301-3628. FROM Saturday, April 2, 1:00 to 4:00 une (Tacoma’s daily) had a long article about EDITOR TERRI p.m. at SOB Carrol Clemens ACD’s visit to Tacoma in June 1923. It was The new TV series, “Houdini and Doyle”, home in Federal Way. part of his tour to promote Spiritualism. Don’t now has a one-minute trailer for viewing at: Annual Wreath Throw, miss SOB Ann Milam’s essay on this topic in our www.tinyurl.com/jb3rr86. Stephen Mangan is Saturday, May 7, 11:30 a.m. upcoming 2016 Beaten’s Christmas Annual. Conan Doyle, Michael Weston is Houdini and meetup in the park below Falls A small number of Sherlockians were at the David Shore (creator of “House”) is executive Terrace Restaurant, Tumwater; Broadway Performance Hall to attend the Sher- producer. Tune in this spring on Fox in the U.S. lunch follows at 1:00 p.m. lock-Seattle Mini-Con, January 23 and 24: If you google “10 Sherlock Holmes Words “SH & The American Problem” —John Longenbaugh and his manly group Worth Investigating” and go to the Merriam Saturday, May 21, 2:00 p.m. showed how the fight between Holmes & Mori- Webster website, you will find that “The lan- at The Seattle Rep arty at Reichenbach would have gone with vari- guage in Sherlock Holmes is as intriguing as the Annual Watson Picnic, Satur- ous fighting techniques. stories.” Samples are “deduction” and “trifle”. day, July 16, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 —Lauren Messenger moderated a panel on the THANKS TO PETER BLAU FOR THE 2 ABOVE p.m. at Seahurst Park, Burien. various guises that Holmes & Watson have tak- BULLETTED () items. All are welcome!! Page 4 Ineffable Twaddle
To subscribe to the The Mysterious World of Sherlock Holmes Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections The “Friends of the Sherlock Holmes of the mind”; they would argue about Victorian quarterly newsletter, Collections” December 2015 newsletter (Vol. London architecture with information drawn from contact: 10, No. 4) featured an essay by PhD candi- books or they would, like Julian Wolff, make maps Curator Timothy J. Johnson, date, Dave McLaughlin, in which he wrote of of “the world strictly according to Doyle”...Yet, (612) 624-3552 or his discovery of The Sherlock Holmes after c.1970, all that changed. Readers like Ham- [email protected]. Collections. mer were much more likely to leave their homes, To further whet your appetite to trek to Min- to wander the streets of London, of Europe, of The Friends of the Sherlock neapolis this June to both attend and support New York City and return with new truths about Holmes Collections are our PFL David’s presentation there and to the world of Sherlock Holmes. Guidebooks to visit this marvelous collection, Sherlockian locations became popular…(For located at: we excerpt Mr. McLaughlin’s essay here: Suite 111, example,) Arthur Axelrad’s On the Scent, which Elmer L. Andersen Library, To be a PhD student, I am often told, is to be- takes readers on a long, circular walk through University of Minnesota, come an expert in my (very small) area of re- London’s streets, starting and ending around 222—21st Avenue South, search… I’m not really an expert in anything: I’ve Baker Street, and which includes instructions on Minneapolis, MN 55455 just gotten quite good at arguing for one particular where to stand to take the best photographs. thing. Nothing puts this idea into better perspec- While the Library of Congress collections whet tive than a visit to the Sherlock Holmes Collec- my whistle on this subject, it was the Sherlock tions at the University of Minnesota. I knew Holmes Collections that gave me the means to Sherlock’s hardly anything about Holmes before I started. In really explore it…(Having only one week at the “The Abominable Bride” fact it was an old girlfriend who got me interested Collections) luckily for me I had help, in the per- —by the numbers! in the stories, through the (Robert Downey Jr.) sons of Tim Johnson and his colleagues, who put movies and BBC Sherlock—I had not really read in every effort behind the scenes to make sure The BBC’s Sherlock Christmas any Holmes before...It was reading the Canon in special, “The Abominable that I and my fellow reading room users could see th the light of these two interpretations, rather than as much as possible, as quickly as possible…(It) Bride”, rocketed to 5 place at my interest in any particular theory, that got me the US box office, with total took my thinking into new and productive direc- interested in Sherlockian travel writing as a topic. international cinema sales ex- tions as well. From one fan’s imaginative interpre- My original research question was looking at ceeding $30m (£21m). BBC tation of Sherlock’s observation in BRUC that, Worldwide said the Victorian- “London” and “Not London” in the Canon—I had “Mycroft has his rails and he runs on them,” put- themed show, on a per-screen no idea about the extent of Sherlockian writing ting the elder Holmes at the centre of a murder gross ticket sales average, and travel / tourism until I got to the archives. In mystery on The Flying Scotsman; to another’s topped the US box office over fact, contact with these sources made my thesis colorful, illustrative guide to the international flavor its two-day run, beating hits so much easier than it would have been because, of Sherlockian fandom; and one booklet about the including “Star Wars: The Force rather than wedge a postmodern theory of mobility writings simply titled, Who’s Where?—it was hard Awakens” Sherlock has be- onto Doyle’s texts, I’m uncovering a tendency to not to find evidence for my hypothesis that geo- come a global phenomenon… movement coupled with world-building among the graphical imaginations are an important part of (in) China it topped the box of- readers. It was in the Library of Congress that how Sherlockians understand the world of Sher- fice on its first weekend, my thinking on my PhD topic started to change. I lock Holmes. I can happily say that (my visit to prompting the BBC to extend its had come in thinking of my thesis as a study into the Collections) opened my eyes to material that cinema run with sales at $20m. real, physical movement of people, objects and vastly improved the quality and reach of my re- In South Korea, “The the narrator’s point of view—in Doyle’s Sherlock search…My visit did something else, too. It gave Abominable Bride” grossed Holmes stories. But the more I came into contact me a realization that for many Sherlockians, play- more than $7m. In Australia it with readers’ and fans’ writings about “the world of ing the game is more than just writing about a racked up more than Aus$750k Sherlock Holmes”—starting with David Hammer’s favorite character or a fictional world—it can be over its 2-day release on the first Game series of travel books—the more I came to about getting involved in a community of fans, weekend of the New Year. realize that the real object of my curiosity was not about visiting Europe or about playing a part in In the UK, 18,600 fans watched “how did Doyle create the fictional world of something much, much bigger than oneself. So Sherlock on the big screen de- Holmes?” but rather, “how have fans made far my adventures with Holmes have taken me spite the episode airing simulta- Holmes’ world the way it is and why have they from London and Cambridge, to Washington and neously on BBC1. “The Abomi- been so keen to get up and walk (or drive or take New York and, finally, Minneapolis. In my mind nable Bride” drew a total con- a train) through it”…(Then) I noticed something in and on my pages I have ventured further still, to solidated TV audience of 11.6 the books I was reading at the Library of Con- Holmes Peak in Oklahoma and even to Sherlock million, making it by far the gress. Before c.1970, fans...were more likely to Crater on the moon. Where, I wonder, will these most popular show over the imagine the world of Sherlock Holmes as “a ro- writings on the writings take me next? festive period. mantic chamber of the heart; a nostalgic country Volume 35, March 2016, Issue 3 Page 5
Welcome to New Members... An Update on Doyle’s Former Home, Undershaw Here from Al & Margaret Nelson’s man with a child who had learning diffi- Laura C. Hall good friend in the UK is an update cul es, teamed up with another rich ...found us on the web, on Undershaw man with a child similarly disadvan- joined in January and By: Joe McDonald, taged. They bought the property from lives in Shoreline! Haslemere, Surrey, England the BVI investors and began to develop When we last communi- Undershaw was built by Arthur Conan it as a school for many local children cated she was struggling with Doyle under a “shaw”, which is appar- with difficul es similar to those suffered choosing her Canonical name! ently an old English word for a copse. by Forbes-Nixon’s daughter and pro- We hope to meet her soon at an The building was used for many years as posed to develop the building and prop- upcoming SOB event! a restaurant during a very large part of erty in a sympathe c way. He argued Greetings & welcome, Laura!! the 20th century but then fell into disuse that, because Doyle had devised it as a property for his sick wife in a district Daniel Polvere, BSI from the 1990s for lack of a buyer. At ...won’t be a stranger to where the air was pure and where her the turn of the millennium, it was some of us, as he attended TB might be mi gated, the use he pro- bought by a property company in the the SOB Meeting in posed for the premises would be in Bri sh Virgin Islands (BVI), which hoped October 2014. He was liv- keeping with Doyle's mo ves and inten- to turn a big profit by selling it on to ing temporarily in Bellingham then, ons. Local people said “Hooray!” and someone who might develop it into well scoping it out as a possible retire- he went on with the development. -to-do living quarters. The local borough ment spot. Dan is from Boston and Then however, Gibson stepped in council, called Waverley, gave outline was an active member of The Speckled again, claimed the usage would be permission for this sort of usage but Band of Boston. “inappropriate” and took the ques on were challenged in the High Court of He contacted us in February to let us and his own complaint back to the High Jus ce by a rich and eccentric man know he and his wife have chosen rain Court, in order to stop Forbes-Nixon in called John Gibson, who argued that it over snow and they’ve now resettled in his tracks. Forbes-Nixon carried on should only be used for some “proper” Bellingham!! And, he’s anxious to do a building and we held our breath wai ng purpose of the sort which Doyle might presentation or reading at an upcoming for the High Court to pronounce. Then, have approved. The High Court support- SOB Meeting!! with masterly Bri sh ming and very ed Gibson, who then tried for five or six Welcome back, Daniel!! years to recruit financial support world- much in the spirit of the Christmas sea- wide with a view to turning Undershaw son, on Christmas Eve 2015, the High Please welcome these new Members, into some sort of literary heritage cen- Court Judge pronounced that Gibson's when they next attend an SOB event! tre. Despite many expressions of good- case was unsupportable in law and that will, no adequate support was forth- Forbes-Nixon should go ahead. coming. The school should be ready for Sep- “Sherlock Holmes and Gibson failed to recruit any serious tember 2016 and interested visitors will the American Problem” amount of money—merely airy promis- be welcomed on site, so you SOBs need es. Then David Forbes-Nixon, a local to come and visit! Editor’s Notes: • Undershaw was built for Doyle at his order and is where Seattle Rep Theatre will feature his family lived from 1897 to 1907. It is also where R. Hamilton Wright’s new play from Doyle wrote many of his works, including HOUN. April 22 to May 22, 2016. • As to whether Doyle would approve of Undershaw’s use (Wright also co-wrote the “The Hound of as a school, Richard Doyle, great nephew of Sir Arthur the Baskervilles” that we saw at the Rep wrote, “I don’t believe that Undershaw should be pre- in 2013 and features the same actors in served in aspic, but lived in and laughed in…If it’s possi- the roles of Holmes & Watson.) ble for some of this magical, special building to become the heart of a new school that contributes to the thriving community of Hindhead then I would be very happy”. For tickets, call (206) 443-2222 or • Undershaw is located in the village of Hindhead in Surrey, near the town of Haslemere click on seattlerep.org. and is about 40 miles southwest of London. The Club will attend as a group • The location was chosen to cater to the medical needs of Doyle’s wife Louise, who suf- on Saturday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m. fered from tuberculosis. Writing to his mother Mary in May 1895, Doyle lauded the Please call or email PFL David (see P. building site because “...its height, its dryness, its sandy soil, its fir trees, and its shelter 6) to participate in our group discount! from all bitter winds present the conditions which all agree to be best in the treatment of Use the promo code “MYSTERY” phthisis (TB)...I have bought 4 acres under £1000 and I don't think it will prove to be a to book tickets separately or on a dif- bad investment.” ferent date and get a 20% discount!!
The Sound of the Baskervilles The Sound By appointment ... is a scion society of the Baker Street of the of Her Majesty, Irregulars, serving the greater Puget Sound Queen Victoria Region of Western Washington, U.S.A., and Baskervilles has met monthly since March 31, 1980. $20 per year brings Members the monthly newsletter “Ineffable Twaddle”, a copy of Ineffable Twaddle Beaten’s Christmas Annual, and the The monthly publication of incalculable benefits of association with a The Sound of the Baskervilles group of certifiable Holmes aficionados. A Scion Society of the Baker Street Irregulars since March 31, 1980 Meetings are held the 3rd Sunday of each Serving the Greater Puget Sound Region of Western Washington, USA month. Location of the meetings may vary. Regularly scheduled additional events President: David Haugen, PFL, SOB, PSC throughout the year include: “The Masters’ Vice President: Kashena Konecki ([email protected]) Dinner” celebrating the meeting of Holmes Treasurer: Hank Deck ([email protected]) and Watson (March), “The Annual Wreath Secretary/Editor: Terri Haugen ([email protected]) Throw” commemorating Holmes’ loss at Board Member Emeritus: Al Nelson ([email protected]) Reichenbach Falls (May), “The Dr. John H. Lending Librarian: Sheila Holtgrieve ([email protected]) Watson Picnic” (July), and “The Will Crakes Webmaster: Stuart Nelan ([email protected]) Memorial Jollification” (December). Sunshine Chair: Pat McIntosh ([email protected]) Other activities—book crawls, teas, plays and gaming events—are as announced. Directto: correspondence to: TheTerri Sound Haugen, of the 6710 Baskervilles - 51st Street Court West To join or to renew your membership, 6710University – 51st Place, Street WA Court 98467-2287 West send your check for dues—$20 for UniversityWebsite: http://www.soundofthebaskervilles.com Place, WA 98467-2287 individuals, $30 for families (U.S. funds Phone: (253) 460-2753 only)—to the address shown at left. Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.soundofthebaskervilles.com Member News, Notes, Updates “honourable mention” winners in the just-ended SOBs attending our February 21, 2016 Meeting, “The Best Cast for the Ultimate Sherlock presided over by PFL David Haugen were: Holmes” film contest! Taking 1st place was DC Dates of Smith—with his dream cast consisting of Lee Lauran Stevens DC Smith Terri Haugen Interest Van Cleef as Holmes, Claude Raines as Wat- Vivika Sundqvist Margie Deck Hank Deck son, Boris Karloff as Moriarty, Terry Thomas ● SATURDAY, Margaret Nelson Al Nelson Pat McIntosh as Lestrade, Margaret Rutherford as Mrs. Hud- March 5 Sheila Holtgrieve Airy Maher Jim McIntosh son, and Sidney Greenstreet as Mycroft. Tying rd Our 33 Masters’ Kashena Konecki Lauren Messenger for 2nd place were Kashena Konecki and Shan- Dinner, 2:00 to 5:00 Cameron Brandon Melinda Michaelson non Wallace! Receiving “honourable mention” p.m. at Angelo’s Stephanie Trasoff were: Sheila Holtgrieve, John Longenbaugh, Italian Restaurant, PFL David forgot his briefcase—first time Margie Deck and Lauren Messenger! Full de- Burien. See Page 1. ever—so he had to turn the tables and have tails of all entries will be featured in our 2017 Members ask the (very great) questions!! So, Beaten’s Annual!! ● SUNDAY, we had a 3-way tie this time on our study of SOB John Longenbaugh said he’ll be miss- March 20 ILLU between Airy, Cameron and Sheila ing our March events because he’ll be at a cast Regular Monthly Margie Deck won’t be able to be on The SOB reading for his new play and then orchestrating a Mee ng, 1:30 to Team for the next John H. Watson Society’s “dining in” event in Port Townsend for the Victori- 4:30 p.m., Queen Annual Treasure Hunt (because she’s the one an Festival 2016 up there! Anne Library, creating it!!), so Lauren Messenger and SOB Sonia Fetherston, BSI dropped a line to 400 West Garfield, Melinda Michaelson have volunteered to rep- let us know she’s won the “Derrick Murdoch Me- Sea le resent our Club in this world-wide competition! morial Award” from The Bootmakers of Toron- ● SATURDAY, Naturally, they’ll need help from SOBs near and to—for having the “best article in Canadian April 2 far, so please help them if you can!! (We’ll pro- Holmes” (their periodical) during 2015! Her arti- The SOBs 36th vide their contact info as this event gets closer; cle, “A Study in V” told how Doyle used the letter Anniversary Tea, i.e., this summer!!) We discussed where “V” to enhance his Sherlockian writings. For de- 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and how to obtain A/V equipment for future tails, go to: www.torontobootmakers.com at SOB Carrol speakers needing to show slides, as we may SOB Ginie Romnes’ surgery is scheduled for early March. Please drop her a card when you Clemens’ Federal have one or more this year, including Jerry can to: Ginie Romnes, 18226 SE 164th Street, Way home. Margolin, BSI from Portland!!! And, Lauran st nd Renton, WA 98058 See Page 1. S announced the 1 and 2 place and