“It is my business to know what other people don’t know.” The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle

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A m o n t h l y p u b l i c a t i o n o f T h e S o u n d o f t h e B a s k e r v i l l e s A Scion Society of the Baker Street Irregulars Since March 31, 1980

Serving the Greater Puget Sound Region of Western Washington

Volume 32, Issue 7 July, 2013

Inside this issue:

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July Meeting Cancelled; Picnic Wins Out!!!

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And, Events Still to Come…

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Member News & Updates

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Member News & Updates 6

Things to See, Buy, Do & Know

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News, News, News!!!!! ting him know you are a Member of the SOBs!!!

March 13: SOB Charlie Cook let us know that his “wife Diana was lucky enough to win a place in the ceremonial 11-mile ride in the Iditarod! She rode with musher Matt Failor. Our daughter Ingrid, who lives in AK, was happily allowed to be a dog handler for Matt.” March 15: SOB Webmaster Stu Nelan told us he went to the Washington, DC Red Circle meeting the week prior. At the meeting, Peter Blau reminded Members to sign-up at the “Sherlockian Who’s Who” website. Says Stu, “The SOBs are shown there too, but has only a few Members registered!” Go to: www.sh-who swho.com/index.php?country=USA to do so!! (We are #250 in the alpha list of US scions!)

March 17: From SOB Webmaster Stu Nelan, “Just got a link to the blog of one of my tablemates from the Gaslight Gala at last BSI Weekend, which looks pretty good. Check out: http://philosophymom.livejournal.com/10655. html.” March 18: SOB/playwright John Longen-baugh—in PFL David’s absence—presented a reading from his upcoming novel, “The Private Library”, in which Sherlock Holmes has a signif-icant guest appearance. (PFL David is hugely thankful to John!)

March 20: SOB Kashena Konecki tells Haugens to enjoy their upcoming stop in Casa-blanca, Morocco because, “I studied abroad in Morocco and it has some beautiful views!” Ask her about it! March 22: SOB Treasurer Al Nelson reported on the March 18 meeting as follows: “We had a great SOB meeting on Monday. John's book sounds really great, he read a chapter from the early pages and featured a lunch between a bookseller… Continued on Page 2

...some news was received as early as January 2013 (sorry!!), the rest trickled in through

June!!! But it’s ALL here, and it’s ALL good!! So read it ALL and don’t miss a thing!!!

January 13: Our Aussie pal Steve Duke (President of the SH Society of Victoria—Elementary Victorians) told us: “I am travelling to Europe in the middle of the year, just as The Firm did. Like Holmes & Watson, I shall treat myself to a couple of carpet bags and encourage the manufactures of the countries I pass through. I am running a Geographical Expedition called AUSEUREX 2013—The Aussie European Expedition. I hope to meet some Sherlocki-ans on my travels to the British Isles, Northern Italy & Turkey.”

January 28: Check out “The Holmes Behind the Modern Sherlock” at: www.nytimes.com/2013/01/ 01/26/movies/how-the-seven-per-cent-solution-reinvented

-sherlock-holmes.html. Got this from SOBs Kashena Konecki, Elliott Black and Jim Nagle!! March 1: Editor Terri delivers to SOBs Sheila Holtgrieve and Margie Deck the already-drafted and printed issues of Ineffable Twad-dle for March, April, May and June. They agreed to mail the newsletters during Haugens’ upcoming 3-month absence!! (Terri is MOST grateful!)

March 4: Haugens travel by rail and auto to Ft. Lauderdale where, on March 14, they set sail with Holland America for their 64-day cruise of the Mediterranean Sea!!! Many SOBs share in the experience via periodic e-mail missives. March 12: SOB Bill Seil tells us that Dale Crakes of Seattle, son of deceased SOB Will Crakes, has about 100 Sherlockian books he wants to sell. If anyone is interested, please e-mail Dale at horta_98112@yahoo.com, let-

Are Your Dues Paid Up? The SOBs is nothing with-

out its valuable Members!

And, we hope you are getting value from your Member-ship—through our meet-ings, our newsletter, our Christmas magazine, our

website and our other Club events.

But, due to the cost of our monthly mailings, if your dues are not yet renewed,

this is the LAST newsletter you will receive!!

Don’t let that happen to you!

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July Meeting Cancelled; Picnic Wins Out!!! Yes, we are combining the July Monthly Meeting with the Wat-son Picnic on July 20!!!! So, come to the Watson Picnic at Seahurst Park on Saturday,

July 20, to get your monthly SOB fix! The fun begins at 9:00 a.m.—but we have the site from 8:30 to 2:00. Even though earlier in the day, this is still a pot-luck lunch, so please bring enough food—salads, main dishes, side dishes, chips, snacks, sweets—and beverages to share!! (Haugens will provide some breakfast foods to greet you and the eating utensils, plates, napkins, etc.) Picnic Chair Paul Williams has ordered excellent weather!! SOB James Romnes hopes to treat us to a bagpipes performance! And, you KNOW PFL David will have a great sporting event planned! So join us!!!

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tributing small plates of tea sandwiches. (PFL David thanks Margie & Hank profusely!)

April 6: SOB Ann Stevens told us she had to miss the Anniversary Tea due to having an allergic reaction at the dentist’s office the day prior. “The whole right side of my face and upper lip swelled, treating me to an ER visit. Now, sleeping a lot and recovering.” Thankfully, Ann looked fully-recovered at the June Meeting!!! April 6: PFL David received birthday greetings from the Mycroft Holmes Society of Syracuse (NY), specifically from our pal Joe Coppola, BSI. He was thrilled even though his birthday is in De-cember!! April 10: SOB Librarian Sheila wrote to say, “Here are some pictures my sister took at the Spring Tea. What a super day!”

At left, Sheila and Margaret Nelson.

At right, our hosts Margie

& Hank.

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...and the PFL re the Canon and what he called ‘the game’...Sherlockian analysis etc. We had 15 Members show up and had a spirited discussion after-ward.” Added Al: “Your cruise sounds great! I am following you on my atlas.”

March 22: SOB Michelle Poitevin told Haugens she wanted to hear all about Casa-blanca, a place she’s always wanted to vis-it. “In Arabic, it is called ‘bait al abyad’, which of course also means ‘white house’.” March 27: SOB Ann Milam wrote to tell us she has moved. Added Ann: “When you get to Ephesus, Turkey, look for a sign like the one I took there in the bizarre bazaar!” (Notes Editor Terri: I got that same shot but Ann’s is way better!)

April 5: SOB Librarian Sheila told us of her sister’s trip to Seattle. They had a good time with Sheila’s kids and grandbabies Felix & Hazel, fit in a trip to the Chihuly Glass Museum in Tacoma, and were look-ing forward to the SOB Anniversary Tea!! April 6: SOBs Margie & Hank Deck—in PFL David’s absence—hosted the SOB 33rd Anniversary Tea & Auction at their home in Spanaway, WA. There was silent bidding on just three very special items donated by SOBs John Longenbaugh, Becky Geis and Margie, and a quiz to honour anniversaries, with attendees con-

GETTING TO SEAHURST PARK

for the Dr. John H. Watson Picnic Saturday, July 20, 9:00 to 2:00

From I-5, take Highway 518 westbound (Exit 154, near South Center Mall,

where I-5 meets I-405). When you get into Burien, Highway 518 turns into S. W.

148th Street. As you continue west-bound, look for and turn right onto Ambaum Blvd. S.W. Proceed to S. W. 144th Street (the

2nd light) and turn left. Go 3 short blocks to 13th Avenue S.W. and turn right. This will take you right into the park—if you hit the water, you’ve gone too far!. We will be in

the south picnic shelter!

You Can’t Be In It If You Don’t Audition!!!!

“Sherlock Holmes: A Drama in Four Acts” will be presented

September 27 and 28 and October 4 and 5, 2013 in Puyallup at the same place where we held our Master’s

Dinners in 2012 and 2013. Below is info you need if you want to try out with the Spotlight Play-

ers on July 29 or 30 for a role in this production!

!! What an opportunity !! Auditions will be held from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. in the Community

Center of Pierce County’s Meridian Habitat Community Center located at 14422 Meridian East, Puyallup, WA 98375 (on the SE corner of

144th & Meridian).

Please RSVP for either the 29th or 30th at SLP@ValleyArts

United.org or call (253) 251-1930!

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events and Stephen leading the discussion ala the PFL. He did a nice job. Had 14 in attendance including Margie D’s son Jere-my.” Added Al: “No spring here back home; it continues chilly and wet in the high 40’s to mid-50’s and wet. A few scattered sunny days but few thus far. It's fun follow-ing your progress on my Mediterranean map.” April 23: Our Aussie pal Steve Duke, as Sigerson sent another update: “A Sher-lock Holmes debate is being done live on the internet from London on June 8. Just happens I’ll be meeting up with Roger Johnson & Jean Upton of the SH Society of London that day. If you see this debate, look for a South Australian flag in the audi-ence—that’s me!”

April 26: SOB Margaret Nelson gave us this via e-mail, saying, “A friend sent these British newspaper items to me. Too funny!!” Source—The Manchester Evening News: Irish police are being handicapped in a search for a stolen van, because they cannot issue a description. It’s a Special Branch vehicle and they don't want the public to know what it looks like. Source—The Guardian: At the height of the gale, the harbour-master radioed a coast guard and asked him to estimate the wind speed. He replied he was sorry, but he didn't have a gauge. However, if it was any help, the wind had just blown his Land Rover off the cliff. May 3: SOBs Dwight & Gayle Holmes e-mailed saying, “The event outlined on this website will also be happening this Sunday (May 5) at 2:00 at the Woodinville Library. Check out: http://www.humanities.org/cal endar-events/events/dr.-doyle-and-mr.-holmes-the-cultural-staying-power-of-sherlock-holmes-15. In brief, it says: ‘Journalist Tom Keogh leads this conver-sation about Sherlock Holmes, the story of his creation by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and the latter’s subsequent love-hate rela-tionship with the character over decades. During the discussion, we’ll ask why Holmes still matters in the 21st century, and why we, as a culture, remain so attached to a character invented in 1886.’” (Editor’s Note: Tom Keogh is no stranger to the SOBs; he appeared on a panel in 2012 with our… Continued on Page 4 

At left, Al Nelson, Sheila, Stephen Adkins and Eli Edwards at the Anniver-sary Tea.

April 11: SOB Margaret sent a card with greetings from everyone who attended the Anniversary Tea at Decks’ home! Thanks for thinking of us! Added Margaret: “The SH-shaped cookies Margie provided were remarkable! Incredible! Outstanding! Great! What hosts!! April 11: Our Aussie pal Steve Duke, as Sigerson sent an update to his European Expedition!! Said he: “Will be in Britain May and June. Shall speak with the Leices-ter Branch of the Elementary Vics and catch up with Roger Johnson...unlike the body on the roof, I shall be firmly inside the carriage when I go by Tube!” April 12: Entertainment Weekly (#1254) reports, “Fans of the PBS Masterpiece series Sherlock threw their deerstalker hats in the air when Benedict Cumber-batch recently said he would star in a fourth season of the U.K.-set modern-day Doyle adaptation…While (Sherlock co-creator and exec producer) Steven Moffat adds that no decision has been made on a fourth season, fans had begun to worry that season 3 would be Sherlock’s last—due in part to the rising profiles of the se-ries’ two stars.”

April 19: Entertainment Weekly (#1255) reports, “Jessica Chastain joins Benedict Cumberbatch, Emma Stone and Charlie Hunnam in the cast of director Guillermo del Toro’s horror movie Crimson Peak, set to begin shooting next year. April 21: SOBs Sheila Holtgrieve and Stephen Adkins—in PFL David’s ab-sence—chaired the Monthly Meeting, holding a discussion and quiz on “The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez”. (PFL David thanks Sheila and Stephen from the bottom of his heart!)

April 21: Treasurer Al Nelson reported on that day’s Meeting: “We had a nice SOB meeting with Sheila doing the news and

When Michael Phillips & Walter Choy renewed their

dues, they sent it in this cute “Rachael Hale” greeting card.

Her website is www.rachaelhale.com.

Reporting on the April 25 epi-sode of “Elementary”, Enter-

tainment Weekly (#1255) said,

“Jonny Lee Miller’s Sherlock and Lucy Liu’s Watson investigate a blackmailer, while the writers

continue to invoke at least some of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s spirit.

Yes, this show is a plodding Holmes incarnation compared with PBS’ Sherlock, but in fair-ness, Elementary has to set the game afoot once a week rather

than once in a blue moon.”

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brate his & Margaret’s 41st wedding anni-versary!! Congrats!! Added Al: “Andrew proposed to Kate while they were in Man-chester so there is a wedding some time in the future!!” Congrats to Kate & Andrew too! May 14: SOB Ann Deusen-berry wrote to say, “Here’s the website where you can catch the video of what Bene-dict Cumberbatch said when asked about Season 3 of Sherlock: http://www.vh1. com/celebrity/2013-05-12/benedictcumber batch-teases-that-americ ans-will-see-new-sherlock-episodes-in-2013/.”

May 17: USA Today reported on the open-ing of Benedict Cumberbatch’s newest film, Star Trek Into Darkness, with the headline ‘STAR TREK’ FACES THE WRATH OF CUMBERBATCH. Go to http://usatoday 30.usatoday.com/LIFE/usaedition/2013-05-17-Cumberbatch-front_ST_U.htm for the full article. May 19: SOB Lauran Stevens—in PFL David’s absence—chaired our Monthly Meeting. Her goal was to try to stump us once again with another fabulous quiz!! This time she titled it, “The Mostly Conan Doyle Pence Quiz”!! You can deduce cor-rectly that it was mostly about Conan Doyle, with bits of Holmes and London sprinkled in. She even had some fabulous prizes planned!! (PFL David was truly grateful for Lauran’s help!!!) (Editor’s Note: Because so few attended the May Meeting, Lauran has graciously agreed to conduct her quiz again at the August Meeting!!!)

May 21: Writes SOB Margie Deck, “Brad Keefauver sums up beautifully why I don't enjoy watching Elementary at: http://sherlock peoria.blogspot.com/2013/05/love-finale. html# comment-form. (But I’m look-ing forward to seeing Star Trek next week after some of the crowds thin out.)” May 26: Haugens attended the Annual Picnic of what used to be the Diogenes Club of Dallas, but is being reformed into a new scion society—the “Crew of the Barque Lone Star”. Haugens met for the first time SOB Webmaster Stu Nelan, who gave them a lift to the event—held at SOB & BSI Don Hobbs’ home. Afterward, Haugens got a tour of Stu’s very impres-sive collection!... Continued on Page 5 

...own John Longenbaugh at “The Anat-omy of the World of Sherlock Holmes” Conference” we held on August 5, 2012!!!)

May 4: SOB James Romnes—in PFL Da-vid’s absence—acted as host for the day at our Annual Wreath Throw and Luncheon in Tumwater! (PFL David gives him kudos for his support!) May 5: SOB Ann Stevens wrote to say, “Just the usual work grind here. :( Except maybe the 75°+ weather yesterday and today. I LOVE the sun. Tonight, on PBS, they had a visit by Sir ACD on a minise-ries called 'Mr. Selfridge', which was fun. You will have to put it in the Twaddle when you come back.”

May 6: SOB James Romnes sent this re-port of the Annual Wreath Throw: “Wreath Throw day was beautiful in every sense. A blue sky with temps in mid-70’s and good friends and good feasting. Four-teen Members and guests were in attend-ance, including a gentleman named Roland who saw us on the website. He lives in Lacey and may attend the Dr. John H. Wat-son picnic and other more southerly events. Miss Emily Romnes flung the wreath into the falls and proved that sometimes a girl doesn't throw like a girl. An afternoon of delights!” (Editor’s Note: For more of James’ report, please go to the Recent Events page on our website!) May 6: Happily, SOB Librarian Sheila also sent a report on the Wreath Throw. Says she: “Stephen and I went, of course, to the wreath toss on Saturday. What a grand program the Romnes family put on! And, I am so glad they held it for over a half an hour, as there was a big tie up on the freeway, so we all were late…In at-tendance were the Romnes clan, two of Brian's friends, Pat & Jim McIntosh, Ste-phen and me, Maffie & David Rafferty, and guest Roland. (Editor’s Note: For more of Sheila’s report, please go to the Recent Events page on our website!)

May 8: Treas-urer Al Nelson e-mailed that he was putting together a small anniversary dinner that week to cele-

News, News, News!!!!! Continued from Page 3 From SOB Margie Deck,

June 2: “Well, I guess for the Sherlockian collector who must have one of everything, go to:

http://www.sherlockology.com/news/2013/6/1/big-chief-studios-

sherlock-update-010613” As the promo states,

“After a period of quiet, premium limited edition collectibles, manufacturer Big

Chief Studios Limited has posted a brief update on their eagerly anticipated and

officially licenced Sherlock 1:6 scale collector figures:

“We are also well into development for both Sherlock and Watson 1:6 scale fig-

ures, work-ing on cos-tume tailor-

ing and pack design right now. We plan to have these

figures made avail-

able for pre-order in July. Both figures are

scheduled for delivery in Q4 in time for the holidays.”

From Margaret Nelson, June 10

...dropped Haugens a line using a notecard with this pen-and-ink

drawing. Titled “The Hound of the Baskervilles”, it’s by Potter Style

and sourced as from the book “Stick: Great Moments in Art, History, Film, and More” by

Jeffrey Metzner.

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...(Editor’s Note: For more on the Dallas Picnic event, please go to the Recent Events page on our website!)

May 26: Stu Nelan provided the info for those interested in receiving back copies or subscribing to the new version of the old magazine “Saturday Review of Litera-ture”, a copy of which Stu showed to Haugens on their visit. It is a one-issue per year publication (BSI Weekend time) put out by Donald Pollock. Contact Don at: donaldkpollock@gmail.com.

May 28: SOB James Romnes forwarded an e-mail from SITU’s Rita Harris contain-ing this picture of James and daugh-ter Emily taken at Port Townsend’s

Victorian Weekend event in February! What a handsome Dad and daughter!!

May 31: SOB Bill Seil alerted us that The Wall Street Journal that day featured a piece titled, “Bartitsu: The Sherlock Holmes Way of Self-Defense”. For pho-tos, how to use a brawly, and a write-up of the Steampunk World's Fair in Piscataway, NJ., check out: http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424127887324659 404578501101650179998-lMyQjAxMTA zMDMwMTEzNDEyWj.html?mod=wsj_ valettop_email June 3: SOBs Ray & Greta DeGroat reminded us, when they hosted our Wat-son Picnic, “We had fun with my lawn

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‘bowls’ one year though everyone ignored the proper rules! I’m sure you can find a set of 2nd hand bowls. If you do, the true rules are even more fun and easier on the bowls. Say 'Hey’ to any who remember us. All the best to you, Terri, David, Paul, and all the SOBs.”

June 5: SOB Ann Deusenberry wrote, Watch this! The Seattle Public Library launched the 2013 Summer Reading Pro-gram by setting a new world record for the longest book domino chain! It’s awe-some”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= Np450xMSncE&feature=youtu.be. (Edit-or’s Note: Ann is a Librarian in Benicia, CA!!)

June 12: SOB Margie Deck wrote to say, “When you just don’t know what to give that favorite Sherlockian for Christmas, check out for custom-made Converse high-tops(!!!): www.custom-converse.co.uk/cat alog/index.php/cPath/27/osCsid/43a1ad90 419ae90adb49d00009692c74.

June 18: SOB Margie Deck said—to the question “Will ‘Sherlock’ Season 3 Air Simultaneously in the UK and U.S.?—“We can only hope!” For the full blurb, go to: www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2013/ 05/will-sherlock-season-3-air-simultaneou sly-in-the-uk-and-u-s/.

June 21: SOB PFL David found a squib titled “‘Sherlock’ Season 3 Release Date: Top Spoilers For The New Season”. To see the video, go to: www.latin times.com/articles/5313/20130617/sherlock -season-3-release-date-spoilers-air.htm

July 26: SOB Webmaster Stu Nelan and his wife Pat will be in Seattle just before they board a cruise ship to Alaska! Dinner is being arranged for 6:00 p.m. at Ivar’s Salm-on House, 401 NE Northlake Way in Seattle on Lake Union. Please RSVP to PFL David by the Watson Picnic! August 18: A vote will take place at the August Meeting to decide if we will move our Annual Master’s Dinner to March—to coincide with our Anniversary Tea & Auc-tion and, hopefully, better weather!! September 27 & 28 and October 4 & 5: “Sherlock Holmes: A Drama in Four Acts” will be presented by the Spotlight Players at Meridian Habitat Community Center located

at 14422 Meridian East in Puyallup (on the SE corner of 144th & Meridian). October 4—6: The Sherlock Seattle Con-vention 2013 with Guests of Honor Les Klinger, BSI and Lee Eric Shackleford. Pro-gramming will go to 10:00 p.m. each day! Cost is $35 before July 15, then goes to $45. Get your membership at: http://sherlock-seattle.org. October 10: Exhibits Development Group has announced the world premiere of The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes at the Oregon Museum of Science and In-dustry in Portland. Go to: www.sherlock holmesexhibition.com for a full description and a link to the… Continued on Page 6

And, Events Still to Come…

From the Los Angeles Times, May 29, 2013

A Positive Read on the Future of Indie Booksellers

After decades of decline, independ-ent bookselling has become a

growth industry. For the fourth year in a row, membership has in-

creased in the American Bookseller Assn., the independent stores’ trade

group. According to CEO Oren Teicher, the association now in-

cludes 1,632 members. Teicher and others see a reversal from the peak days of Barnes & Noble and Borders. Now the problem has shifted from saturated neighbor-hoods to underserved neighbor-

hoods. (An) industry analyst cites not just the fall of Borders, but also the “sharp reduction in shelf space for books at B&N…(D)emand for

physical books is declining, but physical stores have been shrinking even faster.” Independent sellers

and superstores will gather this week in New York...for the indus-try’s annual national convention,

BookExpo America. The book world meets at a moment of relative calm during an age of revolutionary change. Overall sales are steady and

the e-book market is growing at a slower pace—a helpful trend for

physical stores.

From SOB Margaret Nelson, June 9

“Here’s Andrew’s photo of Kate outside the Speedy’s / 221B of Benedict Cumberbatch’s series’

version in late March. Al was able to show them where to go look for

the spot!”

Member News & Updates

A m o n t h l y p u b l i c a t i o n o f T h e S o u n d o f t h e B a s k e r v i l l e s A Scion Society of the Baker Street Irregulars since March 31, 1980 Serving the Greater Puget Sound Region of Western Washington

Direct correspondence to: 6710 – 51st Street Court West University Place, WA 98467-2287

Phone: 253-460-2753 Fax: 253-460-2753 Email: david@soundofthebaskervilles.com

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President: David Haugen, PFL, SOB, PSC Treasurer: Allen Nelson (nelsonah46@yahoo.com) Secretary/Editor: Terri Haugen (terri@soundofthebaskervilles.com) Historian: Lloyd Hedberg (lloyd@soundofthebaskervilles.com Lending Librarian: Sheila Holtgrieve (sheilaholtgrieve@gmail.com) Webmaster: Stuart Nelan (stu@soundofthebaskervilles.com) Website: www.soundofthebaskervilles.com

B y a p p o i n t m e n t o f H e r M a j e s t y , Q u e e n V i c t o r i a

The Sound of the

Baskervilles

indulging my enthusiasm for Barrymore’s Sher-lock Holmes. I absolutely love the SOBs! It was fun to see old friends there and to meet some new ones too. What a tremendous scion society!!”

Dates of Interest ● SATURDAY,

July 20 Annual Dr. John H. Watson Picnic

9:00 a.m., Seahurst Park,

Burien

● SUNDAY, July 21

Regular Monthly Meeting is cancelled

in favor of the Watson Picnic!

● SUNDAY, August 18

Regular Monthly Meeting, Social =

3:00 p.m.; Business = 4:00 at

T.S. McHugh’s

The Sound of the Baskervilles is a scion society of the Baker Street Irregulars, serving the greater Puget Sound Region of Western Washington, U.S.A., and has met monthly since March 31, 1980. $20 per year brings Members the monthly newsletter “Ineffable Twaddle”, a copy of Beaten’s Christmas Annual, and the incalcu-lable benefits of association with a group of certifiable Holmes aficionados. Meetings are held the 3rd Sunday of each month. Location of the meetings may vary. Regularly scheduled additional events throughout the year include: “The Mas-ter’s Dinner” celebrating Holmes’ birthday (January), “The Annual Wreath Throw” commemorating Holmes’ loss at Reichen-bach Falls (May), “The Dr. John H. Watson Picnic” (July), and “The Will Crakes Me-morial Jollification” (December). Other activities—book crawls, teas, plays and gaming events—are as announced. To join, send your check for dues—$20 for individuals, $30 for families (U.S. funds only)—to the address shown at left.

SOBs attending our June 2013 Meeting, presided over by PFL David Haugen were: Stephen Adkins Al Nelson Kate Nelson Sheila Holtgrieve John Longenbaugh Terri Haugen Kashena Konecki Sonia Fetherston David Rafferty Maffie Rafferty Sue Reed Ann Stevens Guests at the June Meeting included Kate’s fian-cé Andrew, Sonia’s hubby Ben and Sherlock Se-attle Convention Chair Mimi Noyes!! Because the July Meeting falls on the day after the Watson Picnic, we voted to cancel the July Meeting and combine it with the Picnic!!! Sonia's discussion of the 1922 film, Sherlock Holmes, starring John Bar-rymore—complete with slides—gave us a behind-the-scenes look at how and why the movie was made, and how Barrymore stacked up against other Holmes actors. Her presentation was most informa-tive and very entertaining! Said Sonia in a note she sent afterward: “Thank you so much for

Events Still to Come… Continued from Page 5...press release on the exhib-it, which will tour ten cities in North America be-fore touring overseas. We hope to plan a Saturday excursion to Portland to see this exhibit as a group! (Thanks to Peter Blau for this item!!) November 15—December 15: The Seattle Repertory Theatre’s production of “The Hound of the Baskervilles” will be at the Bagley Wright Theatre. It is adapted by David Pichette and R. Hamilton Wright. Bob Wright is also no stranger to the SOBs, as he too appeared on a panel with our own John Longenbaugh at “The Anatomy of the World of Sherlock Holmes” Conference” we held on August 5, 2012! (Thanks to Stephen Adkins for this item!!)