A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
“If you have a fancy to see your name in the next honours list” – The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans (BRUC) BSI’s Wiggins (Michael Whelan) presents BSI Membership Certificates to (clockwise, from top left): Ira Brad Matetsky, Monica M. Schmidt, Michael McSwiggin and Greg D. Ruby – Photos… Continue Reading
“Underneath the vigorous headlines which our client had quoted I read the following suggestive narrative” – The Adventure of the Norwood Builder (NORW) It’s time for another edition of Garridebs in the News! We have several items to share, so let’s get started…. Wildside Press recently released the newest collection of 60 essays edited by Christopher Redmond, Sherlock… Continue Reading
“It is a little souvenir …” – A Scandal in Bohemia (SCAN) During the course of this year, The Fourth Garrideb has issued three souvenir cards to commemorate gatherings of our group. Souvenir Card for the 2018 BSI Dinner and Gaslight Gala Our first card was issued on January 12 for the annual dinner of the… Continue Reading
“Under a series of flaming headlines …” – The Adventure of the Retired Colourman (RETI) With all of the various projects that our fellow Garridebs are working on, we almost need a full-time editor for our members in the news feature. Let’s not waste any time and get started! Two Garridebs had articles published in the Spring… Continue Reading
“… I should walk over in time for dinner.” -The Hound of the Baskervilles (HOUN) The American Numismatic Association will be holding its World’s Fair of Money at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from Tuesday, August 14 thru Saturday, August 18. The Fourth Garrideb, the Sherlockian group of coin collectors or the coin club with Sherlock… Continue Reading
“Stand with me here upon the terrace, for it may be the last quiet talk that we shall ever have.” – His Last Bow (LAST) We were saddened to learn of passing of Dennis E. Dorsch, the 22nd Garrideb aka Lord Robert Walsingham de Vere St. Simon, earlier this Spring. The Baker Street Irregulars, at… Continue Reading
“… I should walk over in time for dinner.” -The Hound of the Baskervilles (HOUN) The Fourth Garrideb will be in Irving, Texas for the American Numismatic Association’ National Money Show being held March 8-10, 2018 at the Irving Convention Center. The Numismatic Friends of Sherlock Holmes Dinner will be held on Friday, March 9, 2018 with… Continue Reading
“Stand with me here upon the terrace, for it may be the last quiet talk that we shall ever have.” – His Last Bow (LAST) We are saddened to learn of passing of Edward C. Rochette, the 5th Garrideb, last month. The Baker Street Irregulars, at their annual dinner meeting, honors those members who have passed “beyond… Continue Reading
“Under a series of flaming headlines …” – The Adventure of the Retired Colourman (RETI) We were surprised to learn that it’s been 11 months since we last featured our fellow Garridebs in the news. We have a lot to cover, beginning with news from the recent Sherlock Holmes weekend in New York. Denny Dobry was admitted… Continue Reading
“I had called upon my friend Sherlock Holmes upon the second morning after Christmas, with the intention of wishing him the compliments of the season.” – The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (BLUE) We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday season to you and your families.… Continue Reading