Spring Meeting Details

“It is an old maxim of mine that when you have excluded the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable must be the truth."                                
- Sherlock Holmes in the Adventure of the Beryl Coronet

And it is most assuredly the truth that we want you to join us for a fine afternoon of comestibles and conviviality at the spring meeting of the Amateur Mendicant Society of Detroit.

Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 1 p.m.
Granite City Food & Brewery
699 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI (next to the Top of Troy Building at I-75)
Restaurant phone: (248) 519-1040

Our assigned reading is "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet" in which Holmes and Watson must restore a valuable crown to solve a mystery and save a banker and his son from ruin.

The afternoon’s presenter will be Jerry Alvin on “The Resurrection of the Amateur Mendicant Society,” ably assisted by Ezekiah Hopkins, and
other members of the “class of 1975.”

We’ll also have the presentation of the annual Beggar’s Cup award for Sherlockian scholarship plus the usual toasts, prizes and more. We hope to see you on June 15th!

To join us, please mail your check for $26 per person by MONDAY, JUNE 10th to:

Edward F. Stein, A.M.S.
25015 Oakbrooke
Southfield, MI 48033

The menu includes your choice of grilled sirloin, walleye, chicken Marsala (all with garlic mashed potatoes) or chicken asparagus linguine; French onion or cheddar ale soup; Caesar or house salad and chocolate mousse. As always, there will be a cash bar.

“Come at once if convenient … if inconvenient, come all the same.”

Spring Meeting

Save the date...

The next meeting of the Amateur Mendicant Society of Detroit will be on Saturday afternoon June 15th at the Granite City Restaurant and Brewery in Troy.

Stay tuned for more details.

Winter Meeting Report

Report of the January 19, 2013 meeting of The Amateur Mendicant Society of Detroit

The dinner meeting was called to order at 7:11 p.m. by AMS Gasogene John Kramb, who welcomed 67 members and guests to the comfortable confines of the British Commonwealth Club in Warren, Michigan. The number of members and guests was second only to the September 2012 meeting which drew 68 attendees.

The Gasogene then introduced the AMS board members and the planning committee and welcomed nine new attendees to the proceedings.

After old and new business was dispensed with, AMS Tantalus Rob Musial explained in a toast that the club’s January meeting was always held to commemorate the birthday of Sherlock Holmes, in this case his 159th. Musial also explained the disciplined scholarship that went into establishing January 6th as the actual date of the Master’s birth.

The Tantalus also drew the crowd’s attention to the specially-created Sherlockian birthday cake arranged by Anne Musial and shaped in the form of a large hardbound book of Holmes’ adventures.

Then, whilst a fine buffet dinner of chicken, roast beef and a medley of vegetables was served, the standard toasts were offered to The Woman (by Fritzi Roth), Watson’s Second Wife (by Rob Musial), Mrs. Hudson (by Chris Jeryan) and Mycroft Holmes (by AMS Tidewaiter Eddie Stein).

And honoring a long-standing AMS tradition, Jerry Alvin lifted his glass for an extra toast to herald the resumption of the lockout-delayed NHL season by linking the Detroit Red Wings and hockey greats Maurice “Rocket” Richard, Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay (whose last name initials are R, H and L) with Ezekiah Hopkins, the late millionaire from Lebanon, Pennsylvania and founder of the Red-Headed League (RHL). As always, it took some time to get there but the journey was worth it.

As dinner was concluding, Gasogene Kramb summoned Elaine Roberts, who has been a member of the society since the 1970s, for special recognition. Besides the warm words, the recognition included a framed certificate, duly signed and authorized, and emblazoned with an actual old English tuppence.

Next, a diabolical quiz on the night’s assigned story, “The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place” was given by AMS Commissionaire Chris Music. The quiz was won by Larry Katkowsky, who received the evening’s Scholarship Medallion.

As for the evening’s story itself, member Phil Jones took the podium to explain that nuggets found in “Shoscombe” had given birth to at least 12 pastiches, one poem, 2 short stories, one novella, a play, five radio scripts and at least two TV scripts – and no doubt more.

The evening’s scholarly presentation proceeded with “The Enigma of Sherlock Holmes.” Researched and written by member Dennis Ward, it was introduced by him and featured a highly-professional DVD PowerPoint lecture narrated by Matthew Shepherd with technical engineering by Mark Shepherd. Ward examined how such a rational and calculating character as Holmes could have been invented by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a man who spent the last years of his life believing in fairies and spirits and lecturing on same. The presentation gave those in attendance a better understanding of how the personal losses and influences in Doyle’s life caused this to be.

With dinner and the presentation concluded and furious negotiating finally slowing down on items offered in the annual Sherlockian Swap Meet, the evening’s raffle was held for several fabulous prizes donated by Bev and Michael Ellis and the club. Winners included Mark Shepherd (a bottle of Blue Diamond-Carbuncle riesling; Marshall Korby (a bottle of Gloria Scott vouvray), Chuck Longueuil (a boxed set of Sherlockian DVDs) and Christine Del Greco (a rare bottle of Baker Street champagne).

Gasogene Kramb then announced the next meeting would be in May with details to follow as soon as the planning committee can plan them and Anne Musial and Gayle Conway led the multitude in the harmonious singing of “God Save the Queen.”

Finally, a dramatic reading of the poem, “221B” was offered by AMS Lascar Richard Jeryan and the meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Rob Musial
AMS Tantalus

Winter Meeting

"My name is Sherlock Holmes... it seems to me that you have much to answer for"
- Sherlock Holmes to Sir Robert Norberton in "The Adventrue of Shoscombe Old Place"

And we hope that you'll answer our invitation to join us for a fine evening of post-holiday cheer at the annual winter meeting of the Amateur Mendicant Society of Detroit.

Saturday January 19th at 7PM
British Commonwealth Club
30088 Dequindre Rd. Warren, MI
Club Phone: (586) 751-9560

Our assigned reading is the final Holmes story, "The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place", which involves a possible murder, a spooky crypt, and bones found in a furnance!  (And there'll be a quiz.)

The evening's presenter will be Dennis Ward on "The Enigma of Sherlock Holmes," which considers the life, travels, and writing of Arthur Conan Doyle, Dr. Watson's literary agent.

We'll also have a Sherlockian Swap Meet (so bring your items to sell) plus the usual toasts, prizes and more, including a celebration of The Master's 159th birthday and a report on the annual Baker Street Irregulars gathering in New York. 

We hope to see you on January 19th.

To join us, please mail your check for $26 per person by Monday January 14th to:

Edward F. Stein, AMS
25015 Oakbrooke
Southfield, MI 48033

The meal includes a buffet featuring roast beef, chicken, veggies, mashed and au gratin potatoes, bread, assorted desserts, and coffee and tea.  As always, there will be a cash bar.


"Come at once if convenient... if inconvenient, come all the same".

Fall Meeting Report

Was it the weather, the venue or the camaraderie?

No doubt all three as the Amateur Mendicant Society of Detroit welcomed a record 68 interested Sherlockians to its annual fall meeting at the Grosse Pointe Hunt Club on Sunday, September 23, 2012.

After calling the meeting to order at 1:27 p.m., Gasogene John Kramb surveyed the assemblage and called it “the largest crowd ever at a Mendicants’ meeting,” a history that stretches back to the scion’s founding in 1946.

After introducing various notables and factotums in the crowd, Kramb welcomed Cindy Lane, a guest all the way from San Diego who had come with John and Ann LaFond. More than one amateur sleuth was heard to wonder if Ms. Lane had sisters named either Penny or Lois.

Kramb also noted the attendance of Elaine Roberts, one of the longest-serving Mendicants, whose AMS tenure dates back to 1975.

Amid the white linen tablecloths and the equine décor, the group tucked into their meal choices of grilled salmon, marinated flank steak or a tasty chicken cutlet and observed the usual toasts: To The Woman (by John LaFond), Watson’s Second Wife (by Phil Jones), Mycroft Holmes (by Al Calderini) and finally, to Mrs. Hudson (by Chris Music, the stalwart Commissionaire of the AMS).

Following the meal, the crowd feasted on a special dessert, a large sheet cake brightly decorated to celebrate the 111th reunion of the Priory School (1901 – 2012).

Next, Tantalus Rob Musial rose to propose a final toast – to Holmes himself, a 158-year-old man who’s more alive now than he’s ever been, seeing as how he’s currently being portrayed on-screen by three actors. They include Jonny Lee Miller on the CBS series, “Elementary,” which premiered Sept. 27; Benedict Cumberbatch in the forthcoming third season of the BBC/PBS series “Sherlock” and Robert Downey Jr., who has just signed on for his third movie as the world’s first consulting detective.

The Tantalus then outlined the discussion points (and several questions) on the day’s assigned reading, “The Adventure of the Priory School. It seems that Dr. Watson’s literary agent, one Arthur Conan Doyle, even listed this story as tenth on a list of his Top 12 favorite Canonical tales.

The well-researched discussion points revealed the origin of one of the honors earned by Duke of Holdernesse (Knight of the Garter); that the Duke’s London residence (Carlton House Terrace) actually exists though it was heavily damaged during the Blitz in World War II and whether or not someone could actually tell the direction of a bicycle by examining its tyre tracks (yes).

Musial also noted that the Duke’s payoff to Holmes for solving the case would amount to a whopping $1.9 million U.S. today, if factored for inflation.

After this, Dr. David Mohan made his presentation on the afternoon’s story, a detailed address entitled “Old Shoes but New Nails: An Examination of the Priory School Mystery.”

Those expecting a monograph from the story about using cleverly-shod cattle to approximate horses’ hoof-prints were pleasantly surprised when the good doctor instead focused on another mystery in the story.

Using clues in the tale, a close investigation of heraldic devices and a fine-toothed examination of upper-crust English history, Mohan were able to posit that the fictional sixth Duke of Holdernesse was based on the eighth Duke of Devonshire, a noted statesman during the Victorian era. (Editor’s Note: Still to be determined is the identity of the fabled but unrelated Duke of Earl.)

Devonshire’s manorial home, known as Chatsworth House, was used as the location for the 1986 BBC TV version of “The Priory School” starring Jeremy Brett. And Jane Austen actually used Chatsworth as the model for Fitzwilliam Darcy’s beloved Pemberley in her novel “Pride and Prejudice.” The modest 297-room home also stood in as Pemberley in the 2005 movie version of Austen’s beloved story.

After this, Commissionaire Music mentioned that the next meeting of the AMS would be Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the British Commonwealth Club in Warren, Michigan.

Next came a regular feature, the door prize drawing, this time for three priceless collectibles. Jan Biblewski took home the Sherlock Holmes T-shirt (graciously donated by new members Ginger and Mike Nickerson); Kathy Stankich was awarded the Sherlock Holmes action figure and Ray Mandziuk won the Sherlock Holmes movie poster, featuring Downey and Jude Law. Since he said it would clash with his décor, he graciously awarded it in turn to Natalie Katkowsky.

In conclusion and accompanied by Dr. Mohan on the piano, Anne Musial led the multitude in singing the traditional “God Save the Queen” and Gasogene Kramb closed the meeting at 4:17 p.m. with a stirring reading of “A Long Evening with Holmes.”

Postscript: Before departing, several guests also enjoyed a post-meeting riding demonstration on the Hunt Club’s paddock arranged by Dr. Mohan.

Respectfully submitted,

Robert Musial
Tantalus, AMS

Fall Meeting Notice

"I came personally, Mr. Holmes, in order to insure that you will return with me."
- Thorneycroft Huxtable to Sherlock Holmes in "The Adventure of the Priory School"

We cordially invite you to return with us to those thrilling days of yesteryear - and share a fine afternoon at the fall meeting of the Amateur Mendicant Society of Detroit.

Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Grosse Pointe Hunt Club, 655 Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI.
Club Phone: (313) 884-9090

Our assigned reading is "The Adventure of the Priory School", which involves a mysterious letter, clues left by cows and bicycles, and band of gypsies, and the kidnapping of an heir.

The afternoon's presenter will be Dr. David Mohan who will offer a well-researched monograph entitled "Old Shoes, but New Nails: An Examination of the Priory School Mystery".

There will also be brief remarks about the tale plus the usual toasts, prizes, good fellowship and more!  We hope to see you on September 23rd.

To join us, please indicate your entree selection below and mail your check for $26 per person by MONDAY SEPTEMBER 17th to:

Edward F. Stein, AMS
25015 Oakbrook
Southfield, MI 48033

Indicate either:
Roasted Salmon (or)
Chicken Cutlet (or)
Marinated Flank Steak

The meal includes salad, vegetables, potatoes, bread, and dessert as well as coffee and tea.  As always, there will be a cash bar.

"Come at once if convenient.. if inconvenient, come all the same"

Spring Meeting Report

The spring meeting of The Amateur Mendicant Society of Detroit was held on a sunny Sunday afternoon, April 29, 2012 at Vince’s Italian Restaurant in southwest Detroit.

Amid the mingling, Gasogene John Kramb called the meeting to order at 1:39 p.m. by introducing board members, planning committee members and other high-ranking notables in attendance. He also reminded folks that the assigned story for this meeting was “The Adventure of the Red Circle,” hence the choice of venues. But more on that later.

The first-time guests included a couple who drove in from Howell (Arnie and Kathi Rubin) and the real long-distance winner (Rita Stein) who lives in Albany, New York, and came with her father, Eddie Stein, the AMS Tidewaiter. She noted however that she had actually attended an AMS meeting with her dad about 30 years ago, presumably when she still had training wheels on her bike.

As members of the Perfili and Improta families who own Vince’s readied the buffet items – mostaccioli, herbed potatoes, chicken and green beans – the regular toasts were offered, to The Woman (by a tuxedo-clad Larry Katkowski), Watson’s Second Wife (by Chris Music), Mrs. Hudson (Regina Stinson), and Mycroft Holmes (Michael Ellis).

In addition, Al Calderini hoisted a brew to the legendary actor Basil Rathbone, who set the standard for portraying Holmes in many movies in the 1940s.

Next, Rob Musial offered a historical toast that managed to link the fact that the side street bordering Vince’s (Rathbone) was named after the Civil War major who was in the booth when President Lincoln was killed, that the major’s distant cousin was Basil Rathbone and that the 1940s actor was portraying Holmes on the radio on December 7, 1941 when the broadcast was interrupted by the news that another president, FDR, would be addressing the nation the following day about the Pearl Harbor attack. Whew!

After a tasty buffet of mostaccioli, herbed potatoes, seasoned chicken and green beans, the gathering heard the first presentation of the afternoon.

In it, member Phil Jones delved into “The Illusion of Holmes,” which was predicated on what some would call a heretical supposition – that Holmes and Watson were not real at all but were characters created by someone named Arthur Conan Doyle. If one believes this, then the true genius of Doyle shines through because, according to Jones, what makes the stories in the Canon work is that the author controls the flow of information by having Watson be the one who relates what Holmes does to earn his distinction as the world’s greatest private detective. In Jones’ scholarly opinion, most portrayals and pastiches of Holmes and Watson miss that subtle magic and instead offer up straight-forward, chronological action tales cloaked in Victorian garb.

Next, Commissionaire Music offered up a diabolical quiz, loosely based on “The Adventure of the Red Circle,” the Canonical tale that was this meeting’s assigned reading. Devised by the late Sherlockian (and honorary Mendicant) John Bennett Shaw, the questions in the quiz more resembled those in an evil crossword puzzle since they depended on bad puns, the addition and subtraction of various letters and a working knowledge of several types of dog breeds. Nonetheless, Patience Nauta scored 5 ½ correct answers out of nine, taking home a beribboned medallion of honor. Jim O’Keefe came in second and likewise earned this valuable prize, which of course, could be engraved to enshrine forever such an accomplishment.

The afternoon’s main course was dished up by member Brad Schwartz. Entitled “The Shadow of the Great Detective: The Sherlockian Career of Orson Welles,” the presentation, complete with PowerPoint slides and rare audio recordings, capsulated the Sherlockian career of the man who portrayed Charles Foster Kane, Harry Lime and the gourmand who would “drink no wine before its time.” On his way to completing a 200-page undergrad history thesis on Welles, Schwartz surmised that the legendary impresario likely enjoyed the Canon as a child. Crossing paths with the character throughout his life, he played Holmes in a radio version of the famous William Gillette play as well as portraying Prof. Moriarty on a BBC radio show. There was well-documented more, including what would have given Welles a unique Holmesian Hat-Trick in terms of portraying our beloved characters but you get the idea.

After that, the drawing for the door prize – a Sherlock Holmes action figure – was held. The initial winner was Gasogene Kramb, but he declined, claiming to already have a closet full of such things so the next name was drawn and AMS Tantalus Rob Musial took home the collectible.

Kramb then mentioned that the next meeting would be held on the second weekend of September – details to come later.

Closing the meeting, Anne Musial led the multitude in the traditional singing of “God Save the Queen” (especially during this, her Jubilee or 50^th year of reign) and the Mendicant’s rascally Lascar, Richard Jeryan, rose to recite the closing poem “221B” and the meeting was adjourned at 3:55 p.m.

   

Spring Meeting

"There are certainly some points of interest in this case, Watson"
- Sherlock Holmes to Dr. Waton in "The Adventure of the Red Circle"



We cordially invite you to share some points of interest - and a tasty Italian meal - with us at the spring meeting of the Amateur Mendicant Society of Detroit.

Sunday, April 29, 2012 @ at 1:00PM
Vince's Italian Restaurant - 1341 Springwells (at RATHBONE St.), Detroit, MI (between I-75 and West Vernon)
Restaurant Phone: (313) 842-4857
www.vincesdetroit.com

Our assigned reading is "The Adventure of the Red Circle", which involves a mysterious lodger, lovers in danger, and a killer from a secret and far-reaching criminal organization.

The afternoon's presenter will be Brad Schwartz who will shine a spotlight on how the career of the great Orson Welles was influenced by none other than Sherlock Holmes.

There will also be a brief quiz on the "The Red Circle", plus the usual toasts, prizes, and more. We hope to see you on April 29. Libations begin at 1:00 PM. Secure parking is behind Vince's.

Buffet lunch includes Italian sausage, roast chicken, mostaccioli, tossed salad, roasted potatoes, vegetables, bread, and dessert. Coffee/tea is included. As always, there will be a cash bar.

To join us on April 29, mail your check for $26 per person by Monday April 23rd to:

Edward F. Stein, AMS
25015 Oakbrooke
Southfield, MI 48033

"Come at once if convenient... in inconvinient, come all the same"

Winter Meeting Report

The Adventure at the Commonwealth Club

A light dusting of snow failed to stop 64 stalwart Amateur Mendicants and friends from attending the society’s January 28, 2012 meeting at the British Commonwealth Club in the Detroit suburb of Warren, Michigan.

Gasogene John Kramb called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m., welcoming members and guests to one of the best-attended meetings in the 66 year history of the AMS.

Following brief introductions of AMS board members and the planning committee, Kramb sought to quiet the souvenir seekers in the crowd by enumerating the availability of club badges, shirts and hats courtesy of member Gloria Longueil. As a way to encourage the presentations that AMS meetings have become known for, Kramb also ruled that, from now on, anyone presenting a scholarly paper during a meeting will be excused from paying for his or her own meal.

Members and guests also took the opportunity to improve their collections and pass on duplicate holdings during the evening-long Sherlockian Swap Meet. Among the stand-out swag being offered were rare books, videos and photos as well as a singular collection of the very first issues of the Baker Street Journal.

During the evening’s tasty repast – a buffet of roast beef, roast chicken, mashed and au gratin potatoes plus a salad, vegetables and more – various toasts organized by Commissionaire Chris Music were offered in accordance with the society’s long-standing tradition. Glasses were raised to The Woman (by Mark Diehl), Watson’s Second Wife (by Tidewaiter Ed Stein),
Mycroft Holmes (Bobbi Gorevitz) and to the founder of the Red-Headed League,
the late millionaire from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, one Ezekiah Hopkins (offered
as always by Jerry Alvin).

Salutations were also made to Holmes’ 158th Birthday (by Rob Musial), who also toasted three actors who in 2011 took their Last Bow – the late John Neville and Nicol Williamson, both of whom who played Holmes on the big screen and the late Edward Hardwicke, who was such a perfect Dr. Watson to Jeremy Brett’s Sherlock on the small screen.

To further celebrate Holmes’ natal day, dessert included slices of a one-of-a-kind creation, a cake shaped like a large book of Sherlockian tales, specially baked and frosted by the Chocolate Bar Café in Grosse Pointe Woods.

Scott Monty, who edits the Baker Street Blog (http://www.bakerstreetblog.com/) which is “the definitive site for news and info about Sherlock Holmes in popular culture,” then served up news about the upcoming second season of BBC’s “Sherlock” which is due to air on PBS starting May 6th.

Among his revelations: The second season, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as a 21st Century Holmes and Martin Freeman as Watson, will consist of three episodes: “A Scandal in Belgravia,” “The Hounds of Baskerville” and “The Reichenbach Fall.” In other news for which the world is
not prepared, he also revealed that, in England, Benedict’s groupies have come to be known as “Cumberbunnies.”

The evening also saw the annual awarding of the AMS Beggar’s Cup for the best presentation given during the preceding year. Taking home the coveted cup was Brad Schwartz. Using investigative legwork and recently-discovered drawings from the Illustrated London News,
he proved that Holmes and Watson were actively hunting Jack the Ripper in Whitechapel during his murder spree. In fact, the drawings Schwartz uncovered actually offer the first objective proof of Holmes’ involvement in the Ripper investigation.

Next, Commissionaire Music gave the Mendicant History Minute which detailed the scions spun off from the AMS over its proud 66 year history. They included Mary Morstan’s Companions (a female scion necessitated by the Mendicants’ male-only membership in its early days), the Napoleons of Crime and finally, the shadowy cabal known only as Moriarty’s Allied Friends in America (MAFIA), whose members are dangerous and believed to be still-at-large.

Because a careful reading of the Sacred Canon is an integral part of any Sherlockian scion, Gasogene Kramb next led the group through a pop quiz-styled discussion of the main and minor points of this event’s assigned story, “The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton,” all about a master blackmailer whose career concluded with a bang (or several bangs, actually).

The true main course of the evening was the presentation entitled “Edith Meiser, Sherlock Holmes and the Detroit Connection.” In it, member Michael Ellis detailed the career of a talented and beautiful local doyenne, who dabbled in Detroit and Broadway theater, wrote hundreds of Sherlockian tales for radio in the 1930s and 1940s and who was, among other
things, one of the first female members of the BSI.

As the meeting drew to a close, the raffles were held and Donna Garant won the Sherlock Holmes pub sign and Gayle Mayer won the three-volume annotated Holmes, authored by Leslie Klinger and donated by member Phil Jones.

Members Anne Musial and Gayle Conway then led the assembly in the traditional singing of “God Save the Queen” and the meeting concluded with the reading of poem, “221B” by Musial.

Respectfully submitted,

Robert Musial
AMS Tantalus

Winter Meeting

“We had been out for one of our evening rambles, Holmes and I,
and had just returned about six o’clock on a cold, frosty winter’s evening.”
— Dr. John Watson in “The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton.”

We cordially invite you out on a frosty winter’s evening for an enjoyable sojourn at the winter meeting of The Amateur Mendicant Society of Detroit.

Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 7 p.m.
British Commonwealth Club, 30088 Dequindre Rd., Warren
(between 12 & 13 Mile Roads)
Club phone: (586) 751-9560

Our assigned reading and brief Canonical discussion will concern “The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton,” which involves an evil blackmailer, a lovely debutante and a victim bent on revenge.

The evening’s presenter will be Michael Ellis who will enlighten us on what he’s learned while investigating the case of “Edith Meiser, Sherlock Holmes and the Detroit Connection.”

We’ll also award the annual Beggar’s Cup for the Best Presentation of 2011 and hold a Sherlockian Swap Meet where you can set your own prices and add to or condense your collection with the right audience.

There will also be the usual toasts – including a birthday salute to The Master – plus prizes and more. We look forward to seeing you on Jan. 28. Libations begin at 6:30 p.m. with a tasty buffet dinner at 7 p.m.

To join us on January 28, please mail your check for $25 per person by MONDAY, JAN. 23rd to:

Edward F. Stein, A.M.S.
25015 Oakbrooke
Southfield, MI 48033

The buffet includes roast beef, roast chicken, tossed salad, mashed & au gratin potatoes, vegetable medley, rolls and dessert. Coffee/tea is included. As always, there will be a cash bar.

“Come at once if convenient … if inconvenient, come all the same.”