JULLY JOLLIFICATIONS

 

1.  “The Game’s Afoot” – July 10-18

Peninsula Productions present the Canadian premiere of Ken Ludwig’s play.

Set in 1936 at Gillette Castle, Connecticut, a guest of the castle is murdered, and the world-renowned actor, William Gillette resumes his role as Sherlock Holmes to solve the crime.

The Playhouse is located at 1532 Johnston Road, White Rock.

2. “Reichenbach Falls” Excursion –  July 13

After our ceremonial wreath-toss and picnic, (please see the previous post) we make our way to “Toad Hall” with a slight detour to visit the grave-site of Margaret Denison, mother of Vincent Starrett.  We will show our respects by reciting her son’s poem, “221b” and remembering what a great influence she was on her son’s life. If anyone requires a ride, please let me know.

3. “Classic Movie Night”- July 26

Once again, we will enjoy a classic Sherlockian movie at The Tapestry at Wesbrook Village. Refreshments will be served at 6:00 and the movie will begin to roll at 7:00.

The Tapestry is located at UBC, Wesbrook Mall, just south of 16th Ave.

For further info or questions, please feel free to contact me,

“Master’s Dinner” 2013 – a review

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Pictured above are: Krista, Ryan, Len and Elsa

Twenty-two members and guests enjoyed a marvelous meal; toasted The Queen, Sherlock Holmes and others; received gifts of Stormy Petrel pens and hand-crafted Sherlockian bookmarks (thanks the Elsa) and were entertained by the “Petrel Players”.

Len recruited volunteers for “How They Met” and “How Watson Learned the Trick”. The Petrel Players performed “The Petrel Band” which was presented at a dinner 20 years ago. We all took part in the classic Victorian parlour game, charades, using the titles of several stories of the ‘canon’.

The evening concluded with the reading of Vincent Starrett’s sonnet, “221b” by Fran and Len after which, the Stormy Petrels slowly left the officer’s lounge of Bessborough Armory.

Plans are already underfoot for the next dinner. If you are planning to be in Vancouver next March, I do hope you will join us.

MARCH 16TH 2013

What is it?
The “Master’s” Dinner;
Who shall attend?
Petrels and guests;
What is the date?
The 16th of the 3rd;
Where shall it be?
Bessborough Armories;
What is the time?
6:30 for 7
What shall we give?
Forty-five dollars;
Why should we go?
For the sake of the Game!

“HOLMES & WATSON SAVE THE EMPIRE”

Thanks to Holmes and Watson, the Empire is safe and Queen Victoria’s secret will remain untold.

We had heard that Sherlock Holmes would have made a fine actor, if he would have chosen that profession. But who knew he could also sing? Watson was true to form. Always in the dark, clueless, but Holmes would be lost without him.

We were treated to the gaiety of the music hall as the play began, and the entertainment did not stop. Recommended to all those who enjoy a good mystery and a good time.

The play runs Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8pm to March 16th at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre.

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