You are cordially invited to attend the annual dinner of
of Ellicott City, Maryland
~ 7 p.m. Monday, Oct 27, 2008 ~
Doors and cash bar open at 6:30 p.m.
at the Café de Paris
8808 Centre Park Drive, Columbia, MD 21045
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The game is afoot once again. ...
A Canonical repast awaits you at the 2008 Watson's Tin Box Formal Dinner at Café de Paris in Columbia, where we will discuss topics both Canonical and Conanical.
As always, the dinner will consist of canonically related gastronomic delights. This year's menu includes:
Welsh Rarebit
Potato, Leek and Ham Hock Soup
Wild Goose and Mushroom Supreme Bouchee with Asparagus Risotto
Chestnut Cream and Wild Berry Cobbler
(See full menu below.)
Coffee, tea and soft drinks are included; you may order from the cash bar if desired. The cost is $47.00 per person, which includes tax and gratuity.
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This special event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, especially to our fellow Sherlockians in the region!
The Café de Paris is making its entire facility available to Watson's Tin Box exclusively for this occasion, which means we can accommodate as many Sherlockians and boon companions who wish to attend.
Guest speaker: DONNA ANDREWS
Award-winning mystery author Donna Andrews (www.donnaandrews.com) is herself a fan of Sherlock Holmes and has attended several meetings of The Red Circle.
Donna (pictured at left) writes two award-winning mystery series. The Penguin Who Knew Too Much (August 2007) is the eighth in her series from St. Martin's, featuring blacksmith Meg Langslow. Delete All Suspects (November 2005), is the fourth in her "technocozy" series from Berkley Prime Crime, featuring artificial intelligence personality Turing Hopper.
Donna will have books to sell and sign at the dinner, or you can bring your previously purchased books for her to sign.
* Formal attire requested but not required.
* Victorian and/or Edwardian garb encouraged!
* Reservations now being accepted!
Space is limited, so please make your reservations as soon as possible.
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Download the 2008 poster
THE COST: $47 per person
Price includes gratuity.
Price does not include beverages from the bar.
Reservations must be purchased in advance.
RESERVATIONS
To learn how to send your reservation,
send an e-mail to Debbie Clark
for payment instructions.
When you receive the instructions, be sure
to mail your reservations on or before Oct. 18, 2008,
to Debbie Clark, 8007 Broken Reed Court, Frederick, MD 21701.
Our arrangement with the restaurant permits us to hold
reservations only for those making advance payment.
Payments cannot be accepted at the door.
You will make out your cheque or money order to Debbie Clark
(NOT to Watson's Tin Box.)
Payments are non-refundable, unless the dinner is canceled.
With your check, please include
* the number of reservations desired, and
* any telephone numbers where you may be reached.
Mail payments on or before Oct. 18, 2008, to ensure a seat for the dinner! (Please do not contact the restaurant directly to make your reservation.)
CANONICAL TOASTS
The traditional first toast is always to The Woman, Mrs. Godfrey Norton née Adler. This toast is to be delivered by our guest of honor, Mr. Sherlock Holmes, who hints he is likely to propose additional toasts to the venerable Mrs. Hudson, the late Mrs. John Watson née Morstan, and to "a certain Gracious Lady."
"There is nothing like first-hand evidence - "
It's possible that Paul Churchill, B.S.I. - our group's co-founder, past Gasogene and collector extraordinaire - will, should he be able to join us, share treasures from his unique and always intriguing collection of relics from John H. Watson's actual faux battered tin box. This is always a hands-on experience, but we suggest washing them ahead of time. There seems to be no end to the authentically genuine wonders that Paul is able to produce from the tin box!
"Come if convenient. If inconvenient, come all the same."
* Click image below to visit WatsonsTinBox.org. *
