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A (Belated but Joyous) International Friendship Day

(I was absent yesterday and thus failed to share this lovely sentiment from our dear friend “Bobbie.” I apologize that this is a day late. However I feel it is better late than never at all, so now I am honored to present this message from him to all of you. – Carla Buttons)

Dear Friends and Fellow Watsonians,
Today is International Friendship Day
And so, to our dear Dr Watson and Mr Holmes, the very epitome of friendship.
Let us raise a toast to them.

“May I offer you a glass of Chianti, Miss Morstan? Or of Tokay? I keep no other wines.”
– Sherlock Holmes asks Mary Morstan in The Sign of Four

Kumar Bhatia
John H Watson Society “Bobbie”
Sherlock Holmes Society of India
Sherlock Holmes Society of London
Sherlock Holmes Fan Club of Hungary

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On August 2nd…

August 2, 1914: Baron Von Herling congratulated Von Bork on his successful espionage.
Holmes, Altamount, handed over the book disclosing British naval signals aka Practical Handbook of Bee Culture to Von Bork.
Holmes, as Altamount, and Watson captured Von Bork. (LAST)

August 2, 1898: 5th dancing men with the message ‘Come Elsie’ appeared. (DANC)

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3rd Annual Treasure Hunt Is Posted

Hello 2015 Treasure Hunters!  You will find this year’s hunt attached below.  It is attached as a Word document (.docx) and, again, as a PDF for those without software to open a Word document.  As noted earlier today, a forum for discussing the treasure hunt is now open on the Quiz page.  Any questions / requests for clarification can also be sent to treasurehunt@johnhwatsonsociety.com.   The competition will be open through September 1, 2015; no submissions will be accepted after that date.

Good luck!

2015 JHWS TH WordDoc

2015 JHWS TH PDF

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3rd Annual JHWS Treasure Hunt Forum Is Open

Hi Treasure Hunters!  This post is now open for clarifications/questions/discussion concerning the 3rd Annual JHWS Treasure Hunt.  It will remain open through September 1.  Please feel free to discuss anything related to the hunt with the exception of posting specific answers to any of the questions.  Any questions to /clarifications needed from the Treasure Hunt Master will be answered as quickly as possible.   Good luck!

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On July 31st…

July 31, 1889: At 2 AM, Holmes captures Joseph Harrison and retrieved the Naval Treaty. (NAVA)

All in all, I would say that July was a very busy month in the lives of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

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On July 30th…

July 30, 1889: At 2 AM, Joseph Harrison attempted to break into Phelps’s bedroom. (NAVA)
July 30, 1889: Watson and Percy Phelps returned to London. (NAVA)

July 30, 1898: Fourth dancing men with the message “Come Elsie” appeared. (DANC)

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On July 29th…

July 29, 1909: Fitzroy McPherson was killed by the cyanea capillata. (LION)

July 29, 1889: Holmes and Watson visited Percy Phelps at Briarbrae. (NAVA)

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Weekly Forum: #30

JHWS “Gwen” read a review of Mr. Holmes in The New Yorker (July 20 issue). The film is reviewed by Richard Brody. The writer made two statements that Gwen wishes to discuss – the first one will be this week’s discussion and the second one will be next week’s.

Since this discusses the movie Mr. Holmes, I’ll but this under a Read More link for those of you who do not wish stumble upon any spoilers.

Continue reading “Weekly Forum: #30”

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3rd Annual JHWS Treasure Hunt Final Warm Up Question

Hello Watsonians!  This time next week, the 3rd Annual JHWS Treasure Hunt will be posted and hopefully our hunters will be busy seeking answers.  We’ve had two previous warm up questions:  an easier question with just a bit of pawky-ness, and  a harder question requiring some associative thinking and rereading of several stories. The final warm up question is a medium-level straight forward one.  On we go:

Two men died in July: one in 1944, and the other in 1967. Their visionary work greatly influenced the world’s perception of Sherlock Holmes in their respective generations—in deed, their influence continues to resonate today. Who and who?

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On July 26th…

July 26, 1889: Percy Phelps recovered from Brain Fever. (NAVA)

July 26, 1898: Second dancing men with message “Am Here, Abe Slaney” appeared. (DANC)

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3rd Annual JHWS Treasure Hunt Warm Up Question 2

Hello! It is now a mere ten days until the 3rd Annual John H Watson Treasure Hunt posts, and I’m thinking it is time for another warm up question.   And here we go:

Without becoming too terribly preoccupied, determine the missing name to complete the series:

Helen::Grimesby

Victor::Elise

Percy:: ___________

John::Sherlock

Sherlock::Adelbert

Sherlock::Jacky

Sherlock::Josiah

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Weekly Forum: #29

This weekend, the local group I belong to will hold an annual John H Watson Picnic. Do you or your own local society have any traditions involving our dear Doctor? Please share them with us!

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A Special Message

A special message from Megan, the daughter of Donald “Buttons” Libey, to everyone:

I just wanted to thank all who have written good words about my daddy, the comments are treasured to me. I express my gratitude to all, and I’m fine with him living in all of your hearts. Andrea will have great memories, and those will be treasured.
Thank you and best regards,

Megan Libey

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On July 17th…

July 17, 1889: An inquest into the death of Eduardo Lucas was held. (SECO)

July 17, 1888: Silver Blaze won the Wessex Cup. (SILV)
July 17, 1888: Holmes told Colonel Ross that Silver Blaze had killed John Straker. (SILV)