From the mailbag...

E writes:

Speaking of simcha hall anomalies, does anyone remember "La Mer" overlooking the cemetary on Ocean Parkway?

Yet another anon writes:

I'm still in the thick of the June season, and will address the hall anomalies in a future letter. Just one quick story to share. I was setting up in the White Shul a few years ago, when a guest approached Meir the maitre-d' and said, "Why the heck is your guy setting up shnapps & cake in the bathroom?" I never saw Meir run so fast. "NOT THE MEN'S- ROOM!" he shouted. "THE MEN'S ROOM! THE CHOSSON TISCH!"