I agree Sumal, we need to get on with discussing canonial issues. However if we seek recognition as a serious Holmesian group then the name ought to spread and...
I also agree that this discussion is stretching on forever. Will someone get the repoll over with quickly (that is if someone is taking the responsibility, or...
I was out of action from office and everything the last 4 days due to severe cold & fever. It is much better now. I agree with Sumal and Sri that the...
An interesting essay written by Antony Bruno on the Parisian (and American) connection of Sherlock Holmes:-- A reporter asked Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1894 if...
Another essay by the same writer: To a large extent all fictional heroes mirror their authors, and Sherlock Holmes is no exception. His personality and...
A deerstalker is defined in two ways. Firstly, a man who stalks deer. This is always a man as women are far too sensible. Secondly, as the hat worn by the man...
Hello Holmesians, Apart from the fascinating insight, Mark has so wonderfully shown about Sir Conan Doyle, I can add on a bit.Sir Arthur was also involved in...
Dear Holmesians, A repoll is on but voting has slackened a lot except for the old faithful nothing is happening.Mark, anand, bhatiaji, what is on ? I think...
Dear Holmesians, To add what mark has already mentioned on the subject, the deerstalker hat was popularized by William Gillette who first potrayed the Master...
- The deerstalker hat was definately popularized by William Gillette on stage but the use of the term "elementary ,my dear Watson" became popularized only...
It's a recorded fact that Conan Doyle was a freemason. It's strange the he made Holmes out to loath every kind of society which the author was a part of too....
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Nice to see that there is some discussion going on! While the Canon doesn't mention the deerstalker, thanks to the famous silhouette, it is impossible for us...
Thanx,srifx,that was very informative.I would like to add on to what sri has said on this subject.This organization is flourishing in India for the past 275...
Welcome back, balaji.You are one of the most cherished members of this site being the only patische writer among us. The idea is worth exploring.By the way...
The Piltman Fraud! Good discussion point, Sumal. Though my opinion was not solicited, I'm going to hog this issue with my thoughts and excerpts from articles I...
It seems that they just celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Piltdown fraud in 18th Nov 2003. These are a links to the photographs of Piltdown village and...
I think that Jan 6th, 1854 is the most widely adopted one. Let's follow that! Any ideas what we can do? Maybe, we Holmesians can meet face to face, based on...
Dear Friends, I am looking for a paperback copy of a well known Sherlock Holmes Pastiche " Seven-per-cent-solution" written by Nicholas Meyer . In this novel...
... Getting Sherlockian books in India is always tough. I suggest the following: * A lot of secondhand bookstores contain real gems. You could try one of them....
I dont know if this mail is going to bounce, but here goes anyway. First of all wishing a very happy new year to all members of the society, the one and only...
Friends, Wishing everybody a wonderful New Year. Anand, welcome back. I thought you were immersed in the bliss of engagement and therefore too distracted for...
Dear Sherlockian Friends, We had celebrated His (SH's) birthday when I used to stay in Patna. Now, Since I have moved to Noida ,near Delhi(since October 2003)...
Yes. I am... I have been in Bangalore for the last 4 years and I like the city. We can organize a get-together somewhere. I stay in J.P Nagar. Ideas invited. I...
Bangalore has a Sherlock Holmes Pub. Maybe, Bangalorean Holmesians can meet there! ===== Balaji Narasimhan Author, Sherlock Holmes: Solutions from the Sussex...
I'm from Bangalore but halfway round the world now. Where is that pub? Would love to see the decor? You guys have a good time and remember me when you toast...
... It's supposed to be near Cox Town. Very close to the residence of a non-Sherlockian friend of mine! ===== Balaji Narasimhan Author, Sherlock Holmes:...
Well, I did not know about this too. Where is this pub located? I think it is an ideal place to host the party. Now, let us talk about scheduling it! We need...
