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!
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.
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)
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)
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.
On July 28th…
July 28, 1898: Third dancing men with “At Elriges” appeared. (DANC)
On July 27th…
July 27, 1880: The battle of Maiwand. (STUD)
July 27, 1898: Hilton Cubitt first visited Holmes. (DANC)
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?
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)
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
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!
On July 20th…
July 20, 1903: Prof. Presbury was attacked a third time by his wolf hound, Rory. (CREE)
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
On July 19th…
July 19, 1889: Holmes returned the missing letter to Trelawney Hope’s dispatch box. (SECO)
July 19, 1898: First Dancing Men appeared. (DANC)
On July 18th…
July 18, 1889: Lady Hilda retrieved the missing letter from beneath Eduardo Lucas’s floor. (SECO)
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)
On July 16th…
July 16, 1889: Trelawney Hope and Lord Bellinger ask Holmes for help. (SECO)
On July 15th…
July 15, 1889: Eduardo Lucas was stabbed to death by his wife Mme. Fournaye. (SECO)
3rd Annual Treasure Hunt Warm Up Question
Hello! It is now only 17 days until the 3rd Annual JHWS Treasure Hunt posts. I thought a warm up question might be in order: In the course of their adventures together, when and where did Holmes introduce the good Dr Watson by the doctor’s full first and last name?
Vincent Starrett
“But there can be no grave for Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson… Shall they not always live in Baker Street? Are they not there this moment, as one writes? Outside, the hansoms rattle through the rain, and Moriarty plans his latest devilry. Within, the sea-coal flames upon the hearth and Holmes and Watson take their well-won case… So they still live for all that love them well; in a romantic chamber of the heart, in a nostalgic country of the mind, where it is always 1895.”
― Vincent Starrett, The Private Life Of Sherlock Holmes