I was just browsing through the photo albums on the site(i hadn't
before). You have a pretty good collection sumal. Why dont you
increase it a little. By adding more of watson's and other pictures
from the movies.?? I'd love to see that if you did.

Luv
Mark
(Manraviel)

Hello ppl

I was wondering, did anyone notive that there is a similarity between
the two heroes:

1. Both are British (SH not by birth but he certainly was an
Englishman to core with only a few but distinct Bohemian
characteristics)

2. The furore over the Potter books has not been matched since
Sherlock Holmes strand magazine.

3. Both have arch rivals who have tried to kill them but losing their
power instead. (according to jamyang norbu's version of the 'lost
years' moriarty also lives)

4. Both have a male best friend (though harry has a female friend too
but not involved in her romantically)

This is not much but i guess is enough
.

The main difference bet. them is that JK Rowling loves Harry while
Sir arthur hated dear Sherlock

Mark
(Manraviel)

As for me I think i would start reading the Full canon again and save
a little money to buy books for those who can't afford it. What do u
guys say?? Maybe those who live in the same city can do this together.

Anyone from mumbai??

Mark
(Manraviel)

Hello fellow sherlockians

I'm back again. I see there's not much going on but i have hopes. How
about posting each of your ideas about about how you are going to
celebrate the master writer's birthday...

Mark
(Manraviel)

Dear Holmesians,
My personal favourite among short stories is the "the scandal in
Bohemia''because it is one of the few stories in which the enigmatic
personality of Sherlock Holmes comes through.In novels,my personal
favourite is the Hound of Baskervilles.This book has a gripping
supernatural atmosphere and has sudden twists in plenty.The entire
novel moves at a frentic pace and is a magical introduction to the
first time readers into the world of Sherlock Holmes
sumal

Dear Sherlockians,
It is two years since the society has come into existence.It has been
a heady experience interacting with all Holmesians.Your contribution
has been immmense and I hope it stays that way .I ask all members to
continue their association with the society
Thanking you
sumal

Hello ppl

I'm glad to se that there is atleast 'some' activity!! on this group.
I wonder why the harry potter and LOTR mailing sites have so much
postings and sherlock holmes who (undoubtedly) is the greatest hero
of all times is sitting without receiving any mails. Dont worry I'm
accusing no one. I know everybody is busy enough but one mail in a
coupla days matters not much. does it?

My favourite story in the canon is The red headed league and fav
novel is the valley of fear. What abt u guyz??

Mark

We celebrated Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 144th Birth Anniversary yesterday in
Patna ,India.
Lovers of Sherlock Holmes, Professor Challenger, Sir Nigel, Rodney Stone and
Brigadier Gerard took part in this event.
Pastiches were exchanged and papers were presented.

-Mihir Lochan
Vice President
ACD Fans Club
Pustak Bhandar Campus
Govind Mitra Road
Patna - 800 004 (Bihar)
INDIA
Phones :
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--- In sherlockholmessocietyofindia@..., sumalsn
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> Dear Sherlockians,
> The Master's 150th birth anniversary falls on January 6th,2004.We
as
> members of this society should celebrate the occasion in a grand
> manner.I invite members to give suggestions as to the modalities of
> such a function.pl forward
> sumal

Hi Serlock Holmes fans,

Wonder if there is any research done on regiment names and places and
event descriptions as described by Conan Doyle when talking about the
backgrounds of some of his characters in various Sherlock Holmes
stories. I'd be interested in compiling a list of all Indian
references in his tales. (besides ofcourse the "missing years")

Let me know.

Sri

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Mark,
Considering his character, intelligence and personality, the only woman
who may've had a lasting relationship with him may have been a
detective or chemist. However, women didn't pursue such careers in
those days.
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A never-published book by Sherlock Holmes creator - Sir Arthur Conan
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Hello

Holmes had great love for the doctor too. He also appreciated his
loyalty and knowledge but had less faith in his wit and the ability
if deduction that watson claims to have somewhat acquired from his
genius friend. Though he sent watson to investigage the disappearance
of lady frances carfax, even after his hinting him to look at the
adversary's ear, watson disregarded it as a joke and muddled things
up. Even in "hounds" watson feels important being sent to guard the
life of henry baskerville but little did he know (before he actually
found out) that holmes was always there on a lookout ( though in dire
emergency holmes could be of little help).

But at the end of the day watson always had some hand in solving of
holme's cases. More than once did sherlock put his life in the hands
of this supposedly slow witted writer doctor.

luv mark

You'll find that comic strip in the "newspaper"
Indian Express- Mumbai Newsline. I would scan and send
it to you but i have a little problem with my scanner.
I try as soon as it is repaired.

Luv mark

P.S:- Does anybody think Irene Adler ws good enough
for holmes??

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Another writer thought possibly to have been a murderer is Edgar Allan
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Dear Holmesians,
The entire literary device of using a sidekick for a detactive arose
from the sucess of Dr Watson narration of the adventures of the
master.This has been copied by many,Agatha Christie 's Capt Hastings
is one which immediately in mind but with indifferent sucess.
   Dr Watson was also quite modest about his intellectual capacity
though he was an MD.His intelligence nevertheless shines through in
the adventure of the Resident Patient when he shows Dr Trevylan that
he is well read and up to date in medical knowledge.Sherlock Holmes
had great regard for the Doctor as shown in the adventure of Charles
Augustus milverton.
   thanx for joining mark.sameer,you have been the life of this
society and ashok has been dynamic infusing new life in this
society,way to go
sumaL

Hi

Dr. watson was a very able chronicler but was
constantly criticised by holmes for adding drama to
the stories rather than giving importance to the
logistics of deduction. Thank god watson never in any
way swayed from his own style or else we perhaps would
never have heard of the master at all. But holmes
himself tried his hand at writing two of his
stories(which were surprisingly comparitively
unsuccessful) and admitted himself that writing was
indeed a difficult job if you were not to add drama.
But the adventure of the lion's mane is still one of
the best deductive work by holmes. Pity his writing
didn't get as much praise

Keep posting
mark

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Mark,

Couldn't find that comic strip at Indian Express online. Could you scan
some of them and post at this group?
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*NI chemist honours Sherlock Holmes*
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A Belfast teacher is to present the fictional sleuth Sherlock Holmes
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Welcome aboard, good doctor!

No true Holmesian will ever underestimate the
contribution of Dr. Watson. After all, it was the good
doctor who took the effort to pen Holmes’
accomplishments, besides the master sleuth saw in
Watson not only an able doctor, but also a close
confidant.

Hope you have a nice time around.




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> Hello
>
> I'm a new member and hope to join the action. My
> name
> actually is Mark.
>
> Does anyone read the comic strips on Sherlock Holmes
> by Tom Buillimore? Some are funny (when they make
> fun
> of watson esp.) but most of the time I feel that it
> is
> insulting to the credibility of the sleuth and his
> slow but loyal friend (i do share my id with him
> dont
> I????). You can find them in the mumbai Indian
> Express
> if you haven't seen it before. Please post your
> views.
>
> Mark
>
> P.S.: I'm a female so please no confusion.
>
>
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Hello

I'm a new member and hope to join the action. My name
actually is Mark.

Does anyone read the comic strips on Sherlock Holmes
by Tom Buillimore? Some are funny (when they make fun
of watson esp.) but most of the time I feel that it is
insulting to the credibility of the sleuth and his
slow but loyal friend (i do share my id with him dont
I????). You can find them in the mumbai Indian Express
if you haven't seen it before. Please post your views.

Mark

P.S.: I'm a female so please no confusion.

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About the way she'd been vilified.
Instead, she sought vengeance
For poor Miss Dunbar's presence
Through murder via suicide.

--Don Dillistone.

Dear Sherlockians,
The Master's 150th birth anniversary falls on January 6th,2004.We as
members of this society should celebrate the occasion in a grand
manner.I invite members to give suggestions as to the modalities of
such a function.pl forward
sumal

Hello.

According to a Conan Doyle website:

'...By 1916, Conan Doyle's explorations into psychic matters had
convinced him that he should devote the final years of his life to
the advancement of Spiritualism. He began to write extensively on the
subject, and to travel the world with his family promoting his
beliefs. From those who had lost loved ones during the First World
War he found a ready acceptance for his arguments, but his beliefs
were to bring him into conflict with many people during the course of
the final thirteen years of his life.

'Spiritualism became Conan Doyle's religion and his driving force,
taking him to Australia, America, Canada, and  South Africa for
lecture tours which he recorded in various biographical studies. He
was careful in his testing of mediums but, not unnaturally, those
cases where he was deceived have been seized upon by critics to
justify what they regard as his credulity. Credulity was a charge
also to be levelled at Conan Doyle when, in 1922, he declared the
famous Cottingley Fairy photographs to be genuine. This latter case
has been frequently documented, and the photographs are famous the
world over.'

I believe people can communicate with the dead via the planchette.
Though I read some of his major historical novels, 'The White
Company' and 'Sir Nigel,' I didn't find them as interesting as his
major fictional creations, Sherlock Holmes, Professor Challenger, and
Brigadier Gerard. Doyle created a supernatural atmosphere in stories
like 'The Hound of the Baskervilles,' but doesn't seem to have
written much about the occult.

~Ashoke

hmmm.. interesting...
the last time i looked up something on Doyle, he was
more fascinated with the occult, as Occultism was on
its rise at Doyle's time. However, Ashok's theory
needs a little more pondering.

--- "Ashoke Dasgupta <ashoke_dasgupta@...>"
<ashoke_dasgupta@...> wrote:
> Hello everyone.
>
> Since names like Moriarty, Doyle, Holmes and Watson
> are as common in
> Britain as Dasgupta is in India, too much need not
> be read into the
> disclosure that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle belonged to
> the same club as a
> man named Moriarty, unless that Moriarty was imbued
> with some of the
> evil traits of the character in the stories.
>
> In fact, writers often change the names of any
> real-life people they
> may base their characters on.
>
> Moriarty, Doyle, Holmes and Watson are common names
> in the Winnipeg
> telephone directory.
>
> Cordially,
>
> ~Ashoke
>
>


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Hello everyone.

Since names like Moriarty, Doyle, Holmes and Watson are as common in
Britain as Dasgupta is in India, too much need not be read into the
disclosure that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle belonged to the same club as a
man named Moriarty, unless that Moriarty was imbued with some of the
evil traits of the character in the stories.

In fact, writers often change the names of any real-life people they
may base their characters on.

Moriarty, Doyle, Holmes and Watson are common names in the Winnipeg
telephone directory.

Cordially,

~Ashoke

Dear Holmesians,
Holmesians all over the world are much enthused by the disclosure
that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle belonged to the same club as a man named
Moriarty.According to the Telegraph,until now,the only contender as
the inspiration for Holmes's arch enemy was a boy called Moriarty
who attended school with the author.However, it has emerged that one
C.Moriarty from Harrow was a member of Sheringham Golf club on the
Norfolk coast,where Conan Doyle played. The discovery was made by
Douglas Blunden, the club's historian.
  I would like Holmesians of this society towrite on this discovery

well i'm a new member of this society and hope to contribute positively for the
expansion of this group. for all of u:-

SMILE A WHILE.

WHILE U SMILE, OTHERS WILL SMILE.

SOON THERE WILL BE MILES OF SMILE,

JUST BECAUSE OF UR SMILE.

SO SMILE



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FRIENDS, HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2003


-PRABHU

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DEAR Holmesians,
I wish you all a happy new year

dear Holmesians,
THE MASTER IS FOUND USING THE DRUG EXACTLY FOUR TIMES IN THE ENTIRE
CANON.members are invited to search for instances and post it in this
august forum