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MEETING NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SILENT FILM SERIES AND NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CONVENTION NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CONVENTION EVENT NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2012 SONS OF THE DESERT CONVENTION . . . . . . . . . 7
MANCHESTER POST CARD ALBUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
PALACE VAUDEVILLE SHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
M/V MOUNT WASHINGTON HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . 19
STRANGE MANCHESTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
In just a few weeks the Sons of the Desert (the
International Laurel and Hardy Society) will visit the
old stomping ground of two Hal Roach favorites: Miss
Thelma Todd (Lawrence, Massachusetts) and Walter
Long (Milford, New Hampshire). Will you be joining
us? Come visit with us in Manchester, New Hampshire
from July 17th - 22nd as we celebrate the legacy of
American film history’s brightest comedy stars.
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Where Are You?
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Artwork by Cole Johnson
convention planning
meetings
Next Meeting: Sat. July 7th, 2012
L OC ATION :
LALA’S HUNGARIAN RES TAURANT
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
http://www.lalashungarianpastryandrestaurant.com
LALA’S HUNGARIAN PASTRY
836 Elm Street,
Manchester, NH
(603) 647-7100
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The planning meetings for the 2012 International
Convention of the Sons of the Desert will take place twice
in July. Anyone wishing to involve themselves in the
planning and running of the event is welcome to attend..
It is, in fact, recommended for any and all persons already
involved in the scheduled entertainment, programs, logistics, etc.. As noted above, we meet for dinner and discussion at Lala’s Hungarian bakery and Restaurant in the
heart of downtown Manchester. Should you wish to stay
beyond the planning meeting(s) for film and continued
fellowship, entertainment will be offered back at the
Comique Theatre. All able-minded, able-bodied souls are
invited to participate. If you cannot join us on the 7th of
July, please consult the schedule below for additional
meeting times and dates. We look forward to your help
and enthusiasm.
SEE OUR BOOTH AT THE SONS CONVENTION!
After an absence of too many months, Looser Than
Loose Vintage Entertainment will return soon with three
new DVD collections. As of this writing, materials are being
assembled and prepared for an all-new “Kid Gangs and
Juvenile Stars” collection, a “Comedy Teams” multi-disc set
and a silent feature DVD of the 1926 Universal feature “The
Still Alarm” with a new score by accompanist Jeff Rapsis.
“Kid Gangs and Juvenile Stars” Vol. 2 features the
shorts of Mickey “Himself” McGuire, more “Buster Brown,”
“Big Boy” and “Sunny McKean.” “Comedy Teams, Vol. 1”
will feature both silent and early sound teams and even an
audio disc of restored 78rpm recordings of vaudeville routines and even early radio broadcasts. “The Still Alarm” is
being painstakingly restored from an old amber-tinted print
and sequenced to an all-new score by local composer Jeff
Rapsis, with whom we have worked for a number of years
and who will be providing accompnaiment at this year’s Sons
of the Desert convention. Watch the website for details on
all three new releases. Full info coming soon!
Remaining Meeting Dates
July 7 th & 14 th
If you are local and you wish to be involved, please
notify us ahead of time so we know you are coming.
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JEFF RAPSIS
Wilton Silent Film Series
2012 Season
ACCOMPANIMENT BY JEFF RAPSIS
SILENT FILM ACCOMPANIST FOR MANCHESTER 2012
Jeff Rapsis warms up before a packed house at the
Wilton Town Hall Theatre. The crowd has gathered for the silent
cinema series that Jeff and theater manager Dennis Markaverich
run on the last Sunday of every month. (See ad at left)
Courtesy of Sunapeenews.com
WILTON TOWN HALL THEATRE
Photo courtesy of Jeff Rapsis
Main Street, Wilton, New Hampshire
Silent Sunday Series - Last Sunday of Every Month
Accompanist for the silent films show at the 18th
International Convention will be local composer Jeff Rapsis.
He will be playing for all the films being screened at the
Carpenter Public Library on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
in the William K. Everson Silent Cinema. Jeff will also
accompany the screeing of “That’s My Wife” during the
Friday evening Vaudeville show at the historic Palace
Theatre. The score that evening is sceduled to include members of the New Hampshire Philharmonic in support.
At the “William K. Everson Silent Cinema” Jeff will
be playing a vintage Steinway piano owned by the library. In
other instances he may use his Korg Workstation, with
which he is capable of producing some remarkable sounds.
Jeff is an accomplished composer and improviser. He has
played for silent films at numerous festivals including the
annual Cinefest event at Syracuse, New York and the Kansas
Silent Film Festival. We are fortunate to have him at this
year’s Sons convention.
All Shows Begin at 4:30 pm
Sunday, July 29th
THE THIEF OF BAGHDAD (1924)
Eye-popping spectacle starring swashbuckling star
Douglas Fairbanks Sr. in top form as adventurer who must
complete a series of epic tasks to save his beloved.
Sunday, August 26th
THE IRON MASK (1929)
TThe last silent swashbuckler of Douglas Fairbanks
Sr. marks the final installment of our summer series. Thrill to
Fairbanks as patriotic musketeer D'Artagnan as he battles a
sinister plot to replace King Louis XIV of France with a corrupt look-alike.
FROM JEFF’S BLOG
http://www.jeffrapsis.com
Jeff Rapsis is a writer/editor,
educator, and also a composer
and performer who specializes
in creating live musical scores
for silent film screenings. He
does other things, too. Specific
talents include an ability to
place coins on either elbow and
then catch them in the same
hand before they hit the floor, though sometimes he
misses and the coins go flying just everywhere. He's
also an award-winning journalist, newspaper publisher,
and owner of multiple dogs.
Synsopses by Jeff Rapsis (Accompanist)
http://www.jeffrapsis.com
See Profile at Right
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SERIES SPONSORS
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The Wilton Town Hall Theatre
http://www.wiltontownhalltheatre.com
Contact: jeffrapsis@gmail.com
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I C E C R E A M I N Y O U R PA JA M A S
Thelma Todd in costume for “Fra Diavolo.” She
attended the British premiere of the film in 1933. On
Saturday July 21st, 2012 at the 18th International
Convention you will be invited to watch the film as a
part of the “ice-cream in your pajamas” event after
the New York Banquet. We will be screening the
British version of the film complete with original
titles and exit music (our thanks to Jack Roth). Please
take note of the purse Thelma is holding. It will be
included in a special exhibit the night of the screening along with a tam o’shanter and doeskin gloves
she bought while in Scotland.
Photo courtesy of Ron Lavallee
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As a part of the Laurel and Hardy Cinema programs at
the Manchester convention we hope to be screening a number of
35mm films which will be on loan from the Library of Congress.
These will be shown in the “William K. Everson Silent Cinema”
located in the auditorium of the Carpenter Public Library at 405
Pine Street. A list of the titles follows.
There are about three hours of short 35mm films and
many of them focus on the players who contributed to the success
of the Laurel and Hardy films as valued members of the Hal Roach
Studios’ company of players. Jimmy Finlayson, for example, is featured in several of the films in very early appearances. It is our
hope that you enjoy these obscure gems from the nation’s historical archive.
Presented by the 18th International Convention of the Sons of the Desert
SOAPSUDS AND SIRENS, (L-KO-Universal, 9.24.1917); Directed
by: Noel M. Smith; Cast: Harry Loraine, Walter Stephens, Bert
Roach, Gladys Varden and James Finlayson. 1 Reel.
CUCKOO LOVE (Roach-Pathé, 10.18.25); Directed by: Fred
Guiol; Cast: Glenn Tryon, James Finlayson, Katherine Grant and
Blanche Mehaffey. 2 Reels
DON’T WEAKEN! (Sennett Paramount, 9.5.20); Directed by Mal
St Clair; Cast: Ford Sterling, James Finlayson, Charlie Murray,
Harriet Hammond and Fanny Kelly. 2 Reels
HE'S IN AGAIN (Bulls Eye, 12.15.18); Directed by Charley Chase;
Cast: Billy West, Ethelyn Gibson, Oliver Hardy, Leo White and a
cameo by Charley Chase. 2 Reels
MEET THE FOLKS (Christie-Educational, 7.10.27); Directed by
Al Christie and Robert P. Kerr; Cast: Jimmie Adams, Patsy
O’Byrne, Gaylord Lloyd and Billy Engle. 2 Reels
NEVER TOO OLD (Roach-Pathé, 6.27.26); Directed by Richard
Wallace; Assistant Director: Stan Laurel; Story Credit (in part):
Stan Laurel and Jimmy Parrott; Cast: Claude Gillingwater, Tyler
Brooke, James Finlayson and Vivien Oakland. 2 Reels
PLAYIN' HOOKEY (Roach-MGM, 1.1.28); Directed by Robert
McGowan; Cast: Members of Our Gang (including) Joe Cobb,
Jackie Condon, “Farina” Hoskins, “Wheezer” Hutchins, Mildred
Kornman and Jay R. Smith; Also Charlie Hall, Sam Lufkin,
“Tiny” Sanford and Lyle Tayo. 2 Reels
TWEEDLEDUM'S SLEEPING SICKNESS (Società Anonima
Ambrosio, 10.19.10); Directed by: Marcel Perez; Cast: Marcel Perez
as Robinet. 1 Reel
A WARM RECEPTION (Vim-General Film Cº., 11.9.16); Cast:
Oliver Hardy, Kate Price, Joe Cohen and Florence McLaughlin. 1
Reel.
WAY OUT WEST (Hank Mann Comedies- Arrow Film Corp.,
1920; Directed by Bobby Burns and Walter Stull; Cast: Hank
Mann, Vernon Dent, Jimmy Parrott and Madge Kirby. 2 Reels.
WIFE AND AUTO TROUBLE (Keystone-Triangle, 3.5.16);
Directed by Del Henderson and Mack Sennett; Cast: William
Collier, Blanche Payson, Joseph Belmont, Alice Davenport and
Mae Busch. 2 Reels.
YOU'RE NEXT (Jester, Comedy Company, 1918); Directed by
Marcel Perez; Cast: Marcel Perez as Twede-Dan.
Located in the Carpenter Memorial Auditorium
Manchester Public Libary
405 Pine Street, Manchester, NH
http://manchesterlibrary.org/
Hours of Operation
Thusday and Friday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
1 hour break at noon for lunch
Saturday: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
1 hour break at noon for lunch
The library is conviently located just four blocks from the
Radisson. It is easy walking distance; however, we will have a shuttle service to and from the hotel for those who require transporation. A full schedule of films and showing times will be furnished
to all registered attendees upon registration. The William K.
Everson Cinema will be formally dedicated by Lou Sabini on
Thursday morning, July 19th at 9:30 a.m.
The convention organizers would like to thank the following people for making this part of the film fun a reality: Cole
Johnson, Jeff Rapsis, Steve Viggiano, Rob Stone, Eric Grayson,
Bruce Lawton, Mark Johnson, and Tommie Hicks.
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MANCHESTER CONVENTION
T h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l L a u r e l a n d H a r d y S o c i e t y Vi s i t s N e w E n g l a n d i n J u l y , 2 0 1 2
JULY 19 - 22, 2012
Manchester, New Hampshire
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The Radisson Hotel
700 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, 03101
PHONE: (603)-206-4109 TOLL FREE: (800)-333-3333
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Event Room Rate: $119 per night (+ taxes)
Convention Rate Schedule
Standard Rate: $375.00 (U.S.) per adult
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MANCHESTER CONVENTION
The International Laurel and Hardy Society visits New England in July, 2012
BOSTON PRE-CONVENTION ~ TUESDAY JULY 17, 2012
A DAY’S WORTH OF FUN
DOWNTOWN BOSTON
Join Us For A Harbor Tour, Lunch and Sight-Seeing
A NOTE ON LOGISTICS, COSTS,
As You may Find It In July
ETC.
A day-trip Pre-Convention to Boston will take place on
Tuesday, July 17th. Buses will leave from the Radisson at 9:00 in
the morning and take attendees for a day-long adventure in
Boston. Massachusetts’ capital city is just 50 miles south of
Manchester and getting there ought to be a piece of cake. The preconvention costs just $85 per person. There will be a harbor cruise,
lunch (on your own) at Faneuil Hall, general sight-seeing and
return trip home at 4:30 pm. Interest permitting, we will make a
stop on the return trip to visit the last resting place of Thelma
Todd in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The bus will return to the
Radisson by 6:30 pm. With any luck, daily commuting traffic will
be light and the travel time will be just around an hour each way.
(Above) The old State House, site of the Boston Massacre. This is
only a few blocks from the harbor tour embarkation point. (Below)
Faneuil Hall Market Place. (Bottom) Interior of the newly renovated
Paramount Theatre on Washington Street.
Photos snatched thoughtlessly from Flickr.com
(Above) The Boston city skyline as it appears during the harbor
cruise. (Below) Graves Light in Boston Harbor.
Photos lifted shamelessly from the internet
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MANCHESTER CONVENTION
The International Laurel and Hardy Society visits New England in July, 2012
WEDNESDAY EVENING COCKTAIL MIXER
Celebrating the Hal Roach Studios’ 20th Anniversary Party
Where and When
Entertainment and webcast
On Wednesday evening July the 18th an informal mixer
will take place in the red oak-paneled Currier Room at the
Radisson Hotel. The festivities will begin at 7:30 and our
theme for the evening is to celebrate the 20th Anniversary
party of the Hal Roach Studios, which was held on
December 6th, 1933. Entertainment will be provided, a webcast will be attempted and the highlight of the evening will
be the cutting of a 98th Anniversary cake. On hand to parcel out large dollops of cake and frosting will be our L&H
impersonators, Jamie McKenna and Jeffrey Weissman,
Jenny Blatchford (first cousin of Thelma Todd) and suitable
stand-ins for Patsy Kelly and Mr. Roach. Full details are
below.
Entertainment for the cocktail mixer will concist of both the
“live” and “canned” varieties. A program of background music
will provide atmosphere at times when “live” entertainment is
not the focus of attention. Live entertainment will consist of
early radio renactments featuring some of our convention
guests and a local old-time radio actors’ group.
The featured music of late twenties instrumental fox trots on
the playlist were all recorded at the Hal Roach Studios and the
bands led by big names of the era such as George Olsen or
Abe Lyman. The 78rpm recordings have undergone extensive
digital restoration and will be played through high-quality
audio equipment.
The OTR (old-time radio) portion of the program will feature a re-enactment of “The Marriage of Stan Laurel” as the
center-piece. Additional OTR skits will be offered by a group
of local enthusiasts.
If all goes as planned, the event will be streamed live to the
internet to be picked up by Sons all over the world who have
not been fortunate enough to join us in Manchester. The
streamed content will be free of charge and accessible to anyone with a computer and a relatively speedy internet connection.
(Pictured below) George Olsen and His Music
(Above) The Currier Room all decked out in wedding garb.
This room is located directly behind and to the left of the hotel’s front
desk. It will also be home to the ‘Hal Stanton Talking Cinema’ and the
‘Film in Your Pajamas’ event described on page 5 of this issue.
Photo from the Radisson website
The Cake and how to cut it
The cake ordered for the convention’s commemoration of
the Roach Studios’ 20th Birthday Party will not be so grand
as the one pictured at left, but we hope to capture a good
deal of its elegance and an honest representation of its heartfelt affection. In an effort to allow weary travellers to catch
up on their rest and/or jet lag, we’ll not wait until the wee
hours to perform the cake cutting ceremony.
Participants in the recration of the photo-op at left will
include Jamie McKenna as Oliver Hardy, Jeffrey Weissman
as Stan Laurel and Jenny Blanchford standing in for her
cousin Thelma Todd. Suitable representatives for Patsy Kelly
and Mr. Roach are presently being sought. We are contacting local bakeries in an effort to commission a fairly inspired
cake. The cutting and distribution of the cake through the
crowd will also be streamed to the web.
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MANCHESTER CONVENTION
The International Laurel and Hardy Society visits New England in July, 2012
july 19th - 22nd, 2012 Manchester, New Hampshire
18th International Convention of the Sons of the Desert
Daily Agenda
Daily Agenda
Tuesda y July 17, 2012
Preconvention Activities
Wednesda y July 18, 2012
Convention Eve
DAILY ACTIVITES (Formal and Otherwise)
Some events subject to time and location change.
A finalized schedule will be included with
your goody bag
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM:
Boston Site Seeing Excursion
(Round Trip: Manchester to Boston)
Includes:
6Air conditioned coach trip
(to and from the Manchester Radisson)
6Harbor boat trip
6Discount coupons to restaurants
6Visit to Thelma Todd’s last resting place
(interest permitting - involves some walking)
6:00 - 8:00 PM:
Dinner On Your Own
Suggested Venue: Gaucho’s Churrascaria
Menu: Traditional Brazilian
steakhouse
Walking distance from the Radisson: Six blocks north
Continued
9:00 AM–11:00 AM & 1:00 PM–3:00 PM:
Early Registration
Note: The Registration Desk will be located in the foyer outside
the meeting rooms, to the right of the main lobby as you enter the
hotel.
Also Please Note: Goody bags will not be available until
Thursday morning. Volunteers for a goody bag stuffing party, to
be held Wednesday afternoon/evening, are being sought. Let us
know if you would like to help.
Additional Note to be Noted: Once issued, please wear your lanyard to all official events. It is your admission pass and the means
by which we weed out the deadbeats and Nana-Sahibs. So, please,
make sure it is visible to the staff at all events. No admittance will
be granted by our paid thugs to convention activities without that
lanyard.
Lunch and Dinner On Your Own
Lots of good restaurants within walking
distance of the hotel
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM:
Goody Bag Stuffing Party
Hotel Location TBA
Note: Exact time and place (within the Radisson Hotel) to be
determined based upon room and volunteer availablitiy.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM:
Palace Theatre Show Rehearsals
Location TBA
62 Lowell Street, Manchester, NH 03101 Tel.: 603.669.9460
http://gauchosbraziliansteakhouse.com/index.html
Sunday, July 15 is National Ice Cream Day, officially,
but in 1984 President Ronald Reagan designated all of of July as
National Ice Cream Month in perpetuity. We suggest you celebrate your arrival in Manchester, New Hampshire (whenever
that may be) with a trip to Lala’s Hungarian Pastry on Elm
Street for a homemade cup of the stuff. Made from a centuryold family recipe. You will not be disappointed! You will also
find a Ben and Jerry’s store along Elm Steeet, a few blocks
north of the hotel.
Note: This rehearsal is not open to convention members at large.
Only those performing in the Friday evening program and technical crews will be admitted. Additional reheasal events and meetings relating to the Palace show will be conducted on Thursday
and Friday.
7:30 PM:
1934 Roach Studios Cocktail Mixer
Location: Radisson Hotel Currier Room
(Enter to the left of the hotel Registration Desk)
6 Old-Time Radio Show Recreations
Including “The Marriage of Stan Laurel”
6 ‘Live’ Internet Streaming Webcast
6 Roach Studios’ Anniversary cake cutting
6 Film
Kick off the convention with a swell party. It’s a darb!
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Please note: A complete schedule of films and showing times will be available at the time of your registration. All of the films being exhibited
at the Carpenter Public Library will be silent with live accompnaiment. All those shown at the hotel will be sound shorts and features. The
Hal Stanton Talking Cinema will be open during dinner hours so attendees can catch rare film and dine at the same time.
Daily Agenda
Daily Agenda
Thur sda y July 19, 2012
The Laurel and Hardy Hostage Crisis
Day One
DAILY ACTIVITES (Formal and Otherwise)
Thur sda y July 19, 2012
The Laurel and Hardy Hostage Crisis
Day One
SPECIAL ACTIVITES (Formal and Otherwise)
Continued
9:00 AM–11:00 AM & 1:00 PM–3:00 PM:
Registration
Note: The Registration Desk will be located in the foyer outside
the meeting rooms, to the right of the main lobby as you enter the
hotel.
Additional Note: Once issued, please wear your lanyard to all
official events. It is your admission pass and the means by which
we weed out the deadbeats and Nana-Sahibs. So, please, make
sure it is visible to the staff at all events. No admittance will be
granted by our paid thugs to convention activities without that
lanyard.
Continued
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM:
Discussion: “Collecting L&H Memorabilia”
With Gino Dercola
One of the foremost authorities on L&H memorabilia, Gino will give a video presentation featuring a number
of items from his personal collection.
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM:
Hal Stanton Talking Cinema Dedication
And Charley Chase Spanish Language
Shorts Program
8:15 AM–9:00 AM:
Currier Room of the Radisson Hotel
Chuck McCann’s Let’s Have Fun
Morning Orientation
Chuck will begin each day with an outline of the
day’s events. All in the spirit of fun and fellowship, the first
official gathering of each convention day will be a combination of information and entertainment, presented by a great
talent and, for many of us, an old childhood friend.
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM:
William K. Everson Silent Cinema
Carpenter Public Library
405 Pine Street, Manchester, NH
http://manchesterlibrary.org/
The Convention’s Silent Cinema will be open daily
between the hours of 9:30 am and 3:00 pm. Live accompaniment will be provided on the library’s 1930 Steinway piano
by local composer Jeff Rapsis. The cinema will open on
Thursday morning with a dedication by Lou Sabini (One
Good Turn Tent). This cinema will feature both 35mm and
16mm film. See page 6 for details.
Breakfast On Your Own
We suggest the world-famous Red Arrow at 61Lowell Street,
just a few blocks north of the Radisson.
http://redarrowdiner.com
SPECIAL ACTIVITES (Formal and Otherwise)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM:
Authors’ Panel
Authors Scott MacGillivray and Chuck McCann
offer insights to their respective books and upon the lives,
careers and influence of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.
Location within hotel TBA.
Lunch On Your Own
We suggest Lala’s Hungarian Bakery and Restaurant at 836
Elm Street, Manchester. Just two blocks north of the hotel.
Adjacent to Hotel Lobby Main Desk
Our Talking Pictures Cinema will be officially dedicated at this hour by Night Owls Grand Sheik Cliff Sawyer.
After the ceremony, the theatre will be opened with a digital
video screening of two Charley Chase Spanish language
shorts:
“La Señorita de Chicago” (The Pip From Pittsburgh)
“Una Cana al Aire” (Looser Than Loose)
Open daily, as needed, between the hours of 3:30
pm and late, late, late; sound one and two reel shorts will be
shown in this venue. This cinema will feature both 16mm
film and digital video projection.
5:30 PM:
Bus Trip To Lake Winnipesaukee
Departs from Radisson Hotel main Entrance
Adjacent to Hotel Lobby Main Desk
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM:
M/V Mount Washington
Lake Cruise and Shipwreck
Departs from Weirs Beach, Laconia, New Hampshire
See the article on page 19 for an illustrated history of
the Mount Washington. This cruise will include a dinner
buffet and entertainment. The boat belongs entirely to the
Sons of the Desert for the evening. Music will be provided in
the main lounge and will feature Laurel and Hardy related
comedy and song, plus dancing to classic and pop rock music
of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s by the band Still Kickin’. A 90º list
and rapid sinking will follow the entertainment.
12:00 AM - Wee Hours
Hal Stanton Talking Cinema
Open for the film-hungry night owls upon our return
12:00 AM: - 1:30 AM
Dealers’ Midnight Madness
Currier Room of the Radisson Hotel
http://www.lalashungarianpastryandrestaurant.com/
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Balcony Above the Hotel Lobby
Daily Agenda
Daily Agenda
Frida y July 20, 2012
The Laurel and Hardy Hostage Crisis
Day Two
DAILY ACTIVITES (Formal and Otherwise)
Frida y July 20, 2012
The Laurel and Hardy Hostage Crisis
Day Two
SPECIAL ACTIVITES (Formal and Otherwise)
Continued
Continued
9:00 AM–11:00 AM & 1:00 PM–3:00 PM:
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM:
Note: The Registration Desk will be located in the foyer outside
the meeting rooms, to the right of the main lobby as you enter the
hotel. Even for you late arrivers
Additional Note: Once issued, please wear your lanyard to all
official events. It is your admission pass and the means by which
we weed out the deadbeats and Nana-Sahibs. So, please, make
sure it is visible to the staff at all events. No admittance will be
granted by our paid thugs to convention activities without that
lanyard.
Main Banquet Room at the Radisson Hotel
Moderated by local broadcaster, actor and On The
Loose Tent member, Paul Bellefeuille, we will pay tribute to
all the chapters in attendance with this time-honored tradition. Microphone time will be limited so all may get a chance
to extend greetings.
Registration and Information Desk
Parade of Tents
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM:
Trivia Contest
Main Banquet Room of the Radisson Hotel
8:15 AM–9:00 AM:
Hosted by Scott MacGillivray
Chuck McCann’s Let’s Have Fun
Don’t miss Chuck’s daily orientations which will feature rare TV clips, L&H films and general good fun. Begin
each day with a broad smile and a fond memory.
Test your knowledge of all things Laurel and Hardy
in the annual expert challenge. This year’s contest will be
hosted by autor Scott MacGillivray who will be assisted by
Dwain Smith.
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM:
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM:
Morning Orientation
ITJ Meeting
Attendance is restricted to working members of the
editorial staff, correspondents and regular contributors.
Location TBA.
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM:
William K. Everson Silent Cinema
Carpenter Public Library
405 Pine Street, Manchester, NH
http://manchesterlibrary.org/
As with Thursday, the Convention’s Silent Cinema
will be open daily between the hours of 9:30 am and 3:00
pm. Live accompaniment will be provided on the library’s
1930 Steinway piano by local composer Jeff Rapsis. This cinema will feature both 35mm and 16mm film. See page 6 for
details.
Breakfast On Your Own
Again, we suggest the world-famous Red Arrow at
61Lowell Street. Just a few blocks north of the Radisson.
http://redarrowdiner.com
SPECIAL ACTIVITES (Formal and Otherwise)
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM:
Grand Coucil Meeting
Convention bid presentations for the 2014 convention will be made and general business discussed in general
terms until everyone is generally disgusted. Then we will
break for lunch.
Lunch On Your Own
Thelma Todd in Lawrence
Multi-Media Presentation with Dave Stevenson
Currier Room, Adjacent to Hotel Lobby Main Desk
A look at the early life of L&H costar Thelma Todd
with obscure photos and closely researched facts pertaining
to her life in Lawrence, Massachusetts and early years at
Paramount Pictures in Jackson Heights, New York.
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM:
Dinner on Your Own
We recomend Piccolo Italia, Elm Street
http://www.piccolaitalianh.com/eng/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM:
Palace Theatre Variety Show
80 Hanover Street. Manchester
Four Blocks from the Radisson
See the articles on pages 12 and 13 for complete
details and images. This “vaudeville” program will feature
comedian Emo Philips and costar “Roots Troubador”
Samuel James and Ventriloquist Carla Rhodes. House band
for the evening will be local R&B group The River Brds.
12:00 AM - Wee Hours
Hal Stanton Talking Cinema
Open for the film-hungry night owls upon our return
11:30 PM: - 1:30 AM
Open Mic. Night
Show off your musical, poetic or comedic talents on the
stage in our banquet room. Instruments and microphones
will be provided - God help us.
We recommend Consuela’s Taqueria, Amherst Street.
http://www.consuelostaqueria.com/
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Daily Agenda
Daily Agenda
Satur da y July 21, 2012
The Laurel and Hardy Hostage Crisis
Day Three
DAILY ACTIVITES (Formal and Otherwise)
Satur da y July 21, 2012
The Laurel and Hardy Hostage Crisis
Day Three
SPECIAL ACTIVITES (Formal and Otherwise)
Continued
Continued
9:00 AM–11:00 AM & 1:00 PM–3:00 PM:
1:30 PM:
Note: The Registration Desk will be located in the foyer outside
the meeting rooms, to the right of the main lobby as you enter the
hotel. Even for you late arrivers
Additional Note: Once issued, please wear your lanyard to all
official events. It is your admission pass and the means by which
we weed out the deadbeats and Nana-Sahibs. So, please, make
sure it is visible to the staff at all events. No admittance will be
granted by our paid thugs to convention activities without that
lanyard.
As always, the event is run by Glenn & Tammi Campbell.
The location will be the green in front of the hotel.
Registration and Information Desk
8:15 AM–9:00 AM:
Chuck McCann’s Let’s Have Fun
2:30 PM:
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM:
William K. Everson Silent Cinema
Carpenter Public Library
405 Pine Street, Manchester, NH
http://manchesterlibrary.org/
As with Thursday and Friday, the Convention’s Silent
Cinema will be open daily. Saturday the hours are slightly
shorter (9:30 am to 2:00 pm). Live accompaniment will be
provided on the library’s 1930 Steinway piano by local composer Jeff Rapsis. This cinema will feature 16mm film. See
page 6 for details.
Pee Wee Contest
The Pee Wee Contest will run by Elaine Johnson & Roger
Gillette. Contestants should gather on the green in front of
the hotel.
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM:
Historian’s Panel
History of the Hal Roach Studios 1914 - 1934
Morning Orientation
Once again, Chuck’s daily orientation begins our
daily excursion into fun. Learn the day’s schedule and take in
a Laurel and Hardy short.
Putting Contest
Main Banquet Room at the Radisson Hotel
This panel will feature prominent film historians,
including Annette Lloyd, Mark Johnson and Cole Johnson.
The panel will discuss the history of the HR Studios during
its heyday and feature numerous film clips and stills. A Q&A
period will follow.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM:
Cocktail Mixer
Foyer Outside the Main Banquet Room
Prior to the All Things New York banquet, we
respectfully request that you drop by for cocktails and get
organized.
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM:
All Things New York Banquet
9:00 AM - 9:30 PM:
Breakfast On Your Own
Hosted by the New York Founding Tent
SPECIAL ACTIVITES (Formal and Otherwise)
This is a fancy--dress event in which you are requested to appear as your favorite Hal Roach Studios character.
Prizes will be awarded for best costume. Entertainment will
be staged by the Founding Tent and will include an auction
and raffle. All menu items are New York City inspired.
The Radisson offers a weekend breakfast buffet just
to the side of the registration desk that is just terrific.
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM:
Currier Museum of Art Tour
We will tour this incredible art gallery which is located just nine blocks from the hotel. Transportation will be
provided to those unable to make the walk. Please assemble
in the lobby after breakfast for the trip to the Currier.
Mutliple trips will be made by our bus beween 9:45 am and
11:45 am.
http://www.currier.org/
1:30 AM - 3:00 PM:
Lunch On Your Own
Main Banquet Room
11:00 PM – 12:30 PM:
Ice Cream in Your Pajamas
Currier Room
See the articles on page 5 for complete details and
an image. We will show the original British release of the film
Fra Diavolo. This is the version seen by Thelma Todd,
Dennis King and Jimmy Finlayson at the British premiere.
11:30 PM: - Wee Hours
Hal Stanton Talking Cinema
We reccommend The Shaskeen Pub, Elm Street
Open for the film-hungry night owls
http://www.theshaskeen.com
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Daily Agenda
MANCHESTER GEOGRAPHIC
CHALLENGE
Continued
Sunda y July 22, 2012
The Laurel and Hardy Hostage Crisis
Day Four
DAILY ACTIVITES (Formal and Otherwise)
9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Going Bye-Bye Brunch
Traditional breakfast and closing ceremonies
Passing of the Pineapple
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Special Notices
Multi-Denominational Prayer Circle
For anyone interested, a Prayer- Circle will be organized on Thursday afternoon prior to our departure for the
Lake Winnipesaukee cruise. We will attempt to keep this a
mult-denominational function. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Many of you attend church in your respective communities
and we wanted to offer an opportunity to convene an out-oftown, mid-week prayer group for you. The service will be conducted by a member of the local clergy and will take place in
the hotel or on the green out front.
There are three English-style telephone booths within the Manchester city-limits. All are within three miles of
each other. Should any convention attendee be able to name
the location of all three, a prize will be given. See the folks
at the registration desk with your answers!
Where’s The Fire?
Film and Video Presentations
We have a number of institutions and private collectors to thank for the obscure films the Manchester
Convention will be screening. We have tried to ensure that
only the best quality and rarest examples of the early comedy
work of Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and the Hal Roach Stock
Company of Players. Our sincerest thanks to the Library of
Congress, Jack Roth, Bruce Lawton, Eric Grayson, Ralph
Celentano, Rob Birarelli, Ron Lavallee, Lou Sabini and all of
the other film collectors and archivists that have contributed
to our cinematic fun.
Convention Volunteers
Thanks also to the numerous local folks who have
helped work on this project from the very beginning and will
continue to help through Sunday the 22nd at closing time.
Cliff and Nancy Sawyer, Ali Stevenson, Phil and Chris
Wittmann, Paul Bellefeuille, Jeff Todd, Jeff Rapsis, The
Hippo staff, the staff of the Palace Theatre and M/V Mount
Washington.
Bands and Musicians
A big part of this convention is to be found in the
music accompanying just about every event. Many thanks
must be made to accompanist Jeff Rapsis, and also to the staff
of NY Founding Tent troupers who will be staging the
Saturday Night Banquet. A very special thanks to the two
bands who are appearing on Thursday and Friday night on
the M/V Mount Washington and during the Palace Theatre
show. The cruise band is Still Kickin’ with Roger LeMay,
Terry Goodman, Bob Cunya, Jim Parr, Phil Wittmann, Chris
Wittmann and Dave Stevenson. The Palace house band is
the River Birds featuring Laura Perkins, Mary Bergey, Tom
Black, Jim Parr, Nathan Strout, Jim Parr and Dave Stevenson.
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This Amoskeag steam fire pumper is on display at
the Manchester Regional Airport. It is impossible to miss as
you enter or exit the main terminal. The Amoskeag Mill was
located along the Merrimack River not far from the
Radisson. The company also made steam locomotives, some
of which are still in operation on the Mount Washington
Cog Railway.
A Picture Post Card Tour of Manchester, New Hampshire
Here’s a bit of a picture post card album depicting
some relatively unchanged scenes around the city’s downtown area. All of these locations should become familiar to
you during your stay in New Hampshire’s “Queen City.”
An Overview of the City at Night
Hanover Street and the Palace Theatre
The Carpenter Center (Then the Carpenter Hotel)
City Hall from Elm Street
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Just Around the Corner from the Radisson
P AL ACE V AUDEVILLE
Dragging Variety Performance into the 21st Century
You are cordially invited to
spend the two and a half hours
from 8:00 PM until about
10:30 PM on Friday the 20th of
July at the Palace Theatre for a
program of contemporary variety entertainment. Headlining
the event is comedian (and Son
of the Desert) Emo Philips. In
support are “Roots Troubador”
Samuel James and ventriloquist Carla Rhodes. House
band for the evening will be
local R&B band “The River
Birds.” The evening’s entertainment will also feature a
Laurel and Hardy silent film
“That’s My Wife” with live
accompaniment
by
New
Hampshire composer Jeff
Rapsis.
The program is comprised of contemporary entertainment.
This is not an effort to reconstruct a vintage or period variety
show. Rather, it has a 21st century sensability. Therefore, the
comedy, the music and all the trimmings, with few exceptions,
will be aimed at a modern audience.
Emo Philips headlines the bill at the Palace Theatre on July
20th, 2012. His comedy, delivery and demeanor are instantly recognizable. Emo is an inimitable and substantial part of contemporary American comedy. We are enormously pleased to feature his
name on our marquee.
Photo by Walter Tabayoyong
‘Rock ‘n Roll ventriloquist Carla Rhodes and the cantankerous Cecil
Sinclaire.
Photo Courtesy of New York magazine
Performance artiste and roots troubadour Samuel James.
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Photo by Jon Reece
T HE PALACE T HEAT RE
80 Hanover Street Manchester, New Hampshire http://www.palacetheatre.org
Program for the Evening of July 20th, 2012 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Performance Schedule
8:00
The River Birds
R&B Music
8:25
Samuel James
Roots Troubador
8:50
Emo Philips
Comedian
Set 1
9:55
Intermission
10:05
Carla Rhodes
Dragging Vaudeville Into The 21st Century
Starring
Rock ‘n Roll Ventriloquist
Emo Philips
10:25
Emo Philips
Featuring
Comedian
Set 2
Samuel James
Carla Rhodes
10:50
“That’s My Wife”
Supported by
The River Birds
L&H Silent Film
Jeff Rapsis, Accompanist
House Band
Paul Bellefeuille
11:10
“Shine on Harvest Moon”
House Announcer
Jeff Rapsis
Rebecca Kane
Entire Cast
& Guest Soloist Rebecca Kane
Program may be subject to slight alteration.
Some artists will have merchandising tables at the back of
the auditorium or adjoining hallway.
Accompanist
Guest Soloist
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M/V MOUNT WASHINGTON
From the Cruise New Hampshire Website
http://www.cruisenh.com
Since 1872 there have been only two vessels named
Mount Washington to have cruised the beautiful waters of
New Hampshire's largest lake, Winnipesaukee.
The first vessel was a wooden side-wheeler 178 feet in length
with a beam of 49 feet. It was built and launched in 1872 at
Alton Bay, New Hampshire. Referred to today as the "Old
Mount", this vessel was built by the Boston & Maine
Railroad company for the sole purpose of transporting travelers and cargo from one side of the big lake to the other. The
affiliation with the railroad brought this grand steamer
worldwide notoriety from the company's vast marketing and
advertising resources.
The S.S. Mount Washington was only one of many
steamships operating on the lake in the late 1800s. However,
in just a few short years she had become Queen of the
Winnipesaukee fleet and dominated the lake transportation
business, mainly because she was the fastest of the major
steamers plying the lake waters. It was not uncommon for her
to have transported over 60,000 people per season in the late
1800s. This was due to the fact that New Hampshire's White
Mountains was one of the most popular destinations for
vacation travelers and the most prominent way to get there
was by railroad car, which traveled through the Lakes Region.
This early exposure to a diverse clientele paid big dividends,
as many people bought property and built summer homes
around the lake.
Later, when the automobile began to slowly take
away from the railroad business, the old side-wheeler was sold
and thus began her life as primarily a tourist attraction. The
Grand 'ol Lady continued to carry 60,000 plus passengers a
year and stopped at the many different ports around the lake.
The B&M Railroad continued, well into the 1940's to bring
tourists from the greater Boston area to the Weirs.
The home port of Weirs Beach was an attraction in
itself with a busy railroad station, large dance pavilion and
beautiful grand hotel overlooking Weirs Bay and the surrounding mountains. This beautiful resort area experienced
two major fires 15 years apart. The first one, in 1924, sadly
destroyed the grand Hotel Weirs. The second fire proved to
be more disastrous. On a cold December evening in 1939, a
fire broke out in the railroad station and quickly spread down
the ramp to the dock where the S.S. Mount Washington was
berthed for the winter. Futile attempts were made to set her
free; for she was stuck in the mud as a result of the common,
low lake water levels that time of year. The ship was completely destroyed as was the entire railroad station and boardwalk.
Leander Lavallee, well known in the area as Captain of the
"Mount ", had agreed to sell the old side-wheeler weeks before
it perished. Devastated by the loss and in his 70s, no one
expected he would start all over again; but this ol' Yankee was
determined to replace the lost hull with a new, faster and bigger ship. Upon securing local support and forming a new corporation, the search began. Building a ship would prove to be
impossible, as large quantities of steel were unattainable
because of prewar munitions build up. Searching throughout
New England, a vessel for sale was found in Vermont on Lake
Champlain. Built in 1888 and operated under the name of
Chateaugay, this vessel fell victim to newer modes of transportation. The Chateaugay was 203 feet long and constructed of iron. After much testing, the hull proved to be sound
and just what the old captain was looking for. A purchase
price of $20.000 was agreed on, and in April of 1940, less
than four months after the fire, the new Mount Washington
II started to become a reality. In five more month's time a
hired crew from Boston General Ship & Engine Works dismantled the Chateaugay hull, cut it into twenty sections and
shipped it by flatbed railroad car from Shelburne, Vermont
to Lakeport, New Hampshire.
They reassembled the pieces, constructed a new steel
super structure and outfitted the ship with two 750 hp, steam
engines, boilers included. The new vessel grew in the welding
method of construction and was launched August 15, 1940
with a length of 205 feet, a beam of 32 feet and a draft of 7
feet. Christened the S.S. Mount Washington II, the new ship
would sail through some rough financial waters in the beginning, as the final bill for performing the phenomenal feat
would exceed $125,000.
Within a year, to clear the indebtedness, the ownership was passed to Carl Hedblom of Boston General Ship &
Engine Works. The Hedblom family owned and operated the
company for the next thirty years, and it was during this time
that the company grew in size with the addition of two smaller vessels, the M/V Sophie C.. and M/V Doris E. Owning a
ship building company in South Boston, the Hedbloms'
resources were a major factor in the development of the
Mount Washington II through these early years.
The S.S. Mount Washington II has undergone many
physical changes over the past 57 years. The two most significant changes were the addition of twin diesel engines in 1946
and the addition of 25 feet to her length in 1982. By adding
the diesel engines, the ship was rechristened with the prefix
M/V which stands for motor vessel as opposed to S .S. for
steamship. After a lengthening the ship 25 feet, she was given
the title of M.S. (motor ship) Mount Washington.
The future looks bright for Mount Washington Cruises.
Times have changed and so has the "Mount". What used to
be basically a summer attraction now operates May through
October, offering Daytime Scenic, Evening Dinner/Dance
and Special Theme cruises. In 1987 a new home port facility
was built at Weirs Beach. This new building included an onshore kitchen, expanded gift shop and modern offices. For
the past ten years the " Mount " has been owned and operated by local individuals.
With a capacity of 1250 passengers, the Mount is a
popular venue for school proms, college gatherings, and large
corporate celebrations, not to mention all the tourists visiting
New Hampshire. The Mount is a true fixture in the Lakes
Region making the choice of where to get married an easy
one. We estimate that over 700 happy couples have tied the
knot on the Mount and many return to share the memories.
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M/V. Mount Washington
Formerly Chateaugay
S.S. Mount Washington
1872 - 1939
1888 - Present
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