2016 SPRING LUNCHEON

Fifty-three ASH and friends gathered at the Fillmore Room (formerly Moran’s Restaurant) in Manhattan on Sunday, April 3, for the annual spring meeting. The traditional toasts were given: Queen Victoria by Mickey Fromkin; Irene Adler by Bonnie MacBird; Sherlock Holmes by Ira Matetsky; John Watson by Eileen and Paul Hartnett; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle by Dana Gavin; Friendship by Kate Karlson. In addition, Paula Cohen reprised her special toast to the Victorian Age which was originally published in Vol. 6, No. 2 of the Muse.

Next Donny Zaldin toasted Mrs. Henry Baker, and Angela Mitchell gave an impromptu toast to ASH. Finally, the following five ASH gave toasts in honor of their respective investitures: Bertie Pearson, Anna; Patricia Guy, Mlle. Vernet; Debbie Clark, Annie Harrison; Alex Katz, Sarasate; Nick Martorelli, Mr. Kent. Many of these toasts will be appearing in this or subsequent issues of the Muse.

As always, the gathering ended with the traditional ASH songs, as well as Landlord! which was last sung in October 2004. Mickey Fromkin, Bertie Pearson, and Patricia Guy joined with Evy Herzog to lead the singing.