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The Scandalous Bohemians of New Jersey Medal

The Scandalous Bohemians of New Jersey Medal

“…the abode of bohemian bachelors.” – The Adventure of The Three Garridebs (3GAR) The Scandalous Bohemians of New Jersey had their charter meeting on February 28, 1969 with eight members in attendance.¹ They would later have a irregular newsletter, The Scandal Sheet. The above medal appears to have been made in 1971. This would make this… Continue Reading

BSI Member Peter Calamai Appointed To The Order of Canada

BSI Member Peter Calamai Appointed To The Order of Canada

“…this young stranger from Canada…” –The Hound of The Baskervilles (HOUN)                         Peter Calamai, a Master Bootmaker of the Bootmakers of Toronto and “The Leeds Mercury” of the Baker Street Irregulars, was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada, it was announced December 26, 2014.  Calamai will… Continue Reading

John Richard Flanagan’s Illustrations for The Three Garridebs

John Richard Flanagan’s Illustrations for The Three Garridebs

Yesterday, I was able to attend my first A Saturday With Sherlock Holmes program at Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library.  This year was the 35th edition of the program, which is conducted by members of the Six Napoleons of Baltimore, the Carlton Club and Watson’s Tin Box and was chaired by the WTB’s Beth Austin. While… Continue Reading

Collier’s Magazine Cover for October 25, 1924 – The Three Garridebs

Collier’s Magazine Cover for October 25, 1924 – The Three Garridebs

Yesterday, I was able to attend my first A Saturday With Sherlock Holmes program at Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library.  This year was the 35th edition of the program, which is conducted by members of the Six Napoleons of Baltimore, the Carlton Club and Watson’s Tin Box and was chaired by the WTB’s Beth Austin. While… Continue Reading

Trivia Answer – BSI Member on U.S. Coin?

Trivia Answer – BSI Member on U.S. Coin?

“…yet I dare call nothing trivial…” – The Adventure of the Six Napoleons (SIXN) Last month, we published the trivia question asking to name a member of the Baker Street Irregulars who appeared on a U.S. coin.  Several members responded with Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who appears on three coins. The 13th Garrideb, Peter E. Blau,… Continue Reading

Watson’s Tin Box Celebrates 25 Years

Watson’s Tin Box Celebrates 25 Years

“…the true history of this curious case remained entombed in the tin box which contains so many records of my friend’s adventures.” – The Adventure of The Creeping Man (CREE) On Monday, October 27th, Watson’s Tin Box of Ellicott City, Maryland celebrated their silver anniversary with their annual formal dinner. In addition to good food… Continue Reading

Deutsche Sherlock Holmes Gesellschaft Issues Medal for Sherlock Holmes’ 160th Birthday

Deutsche Sherlock Holmes Gesellschaft Issues Medal for Sherlock Holmes’ 160th Birthday

“My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work.” – The Sign of the Four (SIGN) Deutsche Sherlock Holmes Gesellschaft, a Sherlock Holmes society based in Germany, held the two day SherloCON 2014 in Saarbrücken this past August. Much like they did at their 2012 event, they issued a limited edition medal to… Continue Reading

Deutsche Sherlock Holmes Gesellschaft Issues 2012 Holmes MedaI

Deutsche Sherlock Holmes Gesellschaft Issues 2012 Holmes MedaI

‘”Rache” is the German for “revenge”” – A Study In Scarlet (STUD) Deutsche Sherlock Holmes Gesellschaft, a Sherlock Holmes society based in Germany, held the inaugural SherloCON in Hillesheim during August 2012. The event organizers issued a limited edition medal for sale at the event, which was commemorating the 125th anniversary of Sherlock Holmes first appearance.  The… Continue Reading

Trivia: Has a BSI Member Appeared On a U.S. Coin?

Trivia: Has a BSI Member Appeared On a U.S. Coin?

“…yet I dare call nothing trivial…” – The Adventure of the Six Napoleons (SIXN) From time to time, we will do a trivia post here and award a small prize to the first person who responds with a correct answer. To participate, just submit your answer in the comments section at the bottom of this… Continue Reading