C15164. -- A4712. Clarke, Richard W. "The Five Orange Pips," BSJ, 11, No. 2 (June 1961), 101-102.

A brief history of the oldest Sherlockian scion society, established in 1935.

C15165. Clark, Benjamin S. "Some Brief Recollections of a Pip," BSJ, 37, No. 3 (September 1987), 159-161.

Reminiscences about one of the earliest scion societies.

C15166. Brooks, Eillen. "Sleuths Gather to Pay Homage," Picture by Chris Lawton. Yorkshire Post (April 30, 1990).

Members of the Company in Sherlockian/Victorian attire research Prio in the Peak District. With a photograph of Dorothyann Evans, Kathryn White, Philip Weller, and David Stuart Davis.

C15167. "Company Is Branching Out...," SHG, No. 6 (Spring 1993), 30-31.

An article on "the world's leading Sherlock Holmes correspondence study group," which has members ("directors") in twenty-six countries and scion societies ("branch offices") on four continents.

C15168. The Franco-Midland Hardware Company. "Director Profiles," BSPB, No. 10-17; April 1992-January 1994.

"A series of profiles of Directors, some famous, some not yet famous. Each has been asked a standard set of questions, and given a limit of ten words in which to provide answers for each question, with Holmes and Watson not allowed as character choices."

Contents: No. 10. John Bennett Shaw. -- No. 11. Christopher Wills-Wood. -- No. 12. Matthew Booth. -- No. 13. Marion Cuthbret. -- No. 14. Ronald B. De Waal. -- No. 15. James Hinckley. -- No. 16. Jane Weller. -- No. 17. John Martin.

C15169. "Studying Holmes by Post," SHG, No. 3 (November 1991-February 1992), 34.

The founder and Squadron Leader, Philip Weller, details the society's activities. With a photograph of the Company Managing Director, Philip Weller, and The Stock-broker's Clerk, Jane Sayle.

C15170. Weller, Philip. An Initial Introduction to The Franco-Midland Hardware Company: A Sherlock Holmes Correspondence Study Group. 2nd ed. Fareham, Hampshire: 1992. [8] p.

C15171. White, Kathryn. "Dartmoor, October 1989," The Ritual, No. 4 (Winter 1989), 14.

"Thirty directors of the FMHC, the Midlands based group of Sherlockians, made an expedition to `this most God-forsaken corner of the world' in order to celebrate the Canonical centenary of The Hound of the Baskervilles."

C15172. -- B2952. White, Laura. "Sherlock Holmes and `The Woman' Come to Terms," Boston Sunday, Herald Advertiser (March 7, 1976), VII, 21, 25.

Speckled Band members George Burrows and Dan Posnansky organize a new BSI scion in order to allow women greater participation in Sherlockiana.

C15173. -- B6037. Beck, Ken. "Rats Prowl, Beekeepers Swarm in Honor of Sherlock's Birthday"' Tennessean [Nashville] (January 4, 1979), 27.

Announces the society's forthcoming meeting and includes a cartoon of Holmes, Watson, and four modern-day Baker Street irregulars -- "a sign of the four."

C15174. -- B6038. Thomas, William. "Area Rats Search for Holmes," The Commercial Appeal [Memphis] (January 6, 1976).

With photographs of some Holmes memorabilia and the founding "Giant Rat," Robert Gooch.

C15175. -- B6039. Thomas, William. "Presence of Giant Rats Gives Clue to Curious Birthday Commemoration," The Commercial Appeal (January 14, 1977).

An article about the society's fourth annual dinner, illustrated with a photograph of Mrs. Paul Schwartz displaying her needlepoint portrait of the master sleuth.

C15176. -- B6040. Thomas, William. "Quick, Watson, My Pen; This Seems Elementary," The Commercial Appeal (January 3, 1978).

Instead of announcing the date of the fifth annual dinner, Leo Bearman, Jr., concocted a fourteen-part problem, published therein, for members to solve. Those who failed were urged to telephone him for the date. Illustrated with a photograph of Walter P. Armstrong, Jr.

C15177. -- B6041. Thomas, William. "The Solution Was Elementary," The Commercial Appeal (January 6, 1979), 41.

Includes a photograph of Robert D. Gooch, Robert Lanier, and Hershey Schwartz in Sherlockian attire toasting to the Master Detective during the society's sixth annual meeting at the Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co.

C15178. Nelms, Rosemary. "Group Therapy: An In-Depth Look at Memphis Clubs and Associations," Memphis, 10, No. 1 (April 1985), 37.

Features a photograph of three "mysterious" members of the Memphis Sherlock Holmes Society.

C15179. Thomas, William. "Cap, Calabash Marks of Undisguised Fans," The Commercial Appeal [Memphis] (1980).

----------. ----------, BSR, 3, Nos. 3-4 (December 1980-January 1981), 3-4.

The Rats attend the Playhouse production of Gillette's Sherlock Holmes.

C15180. -- B6042. Herman, Jan. "Read the Personals -- Find Sherlock Holmes," The Burlington Free Press (September 4, 1976). illus.

In order to start a scion society in Burlington, Nord Brue placed the following ad in The Burlington Free Press classifieds: "If you read the personal column for the same reason Sherlock Holmes did, call Baker Street Irregulars at 862-2895."

C15181. -- B2953. "Alkali Plainsmen Try Hand at Detective Work," The Kansas City Times (June 3, 1964).

C15182. -- B2954. "Blue Carbuncle Day Celebration Is Tonight for Holmes Enthusiasts," Lawrence Daily Journal-World (December 30, 1964), 2.

Illustrated with a photograph of Don Redmond, his son Chris, and Jim Helyar (p. 1).

C15183. -- B2955. Bradley, Lenore. "Holmes Is Where Their Hearts Are," The Kansas City Star Magazine (January 23, 1977), 10-12.

With a photograph of Milton Perry, president.

C15184. -- B2956. "The Great Alkali Plainsmen Group Includes Local Men," The Carriage Trade (January 16, 1964).

C15185. -- B2957. Goldman, Ivan G. "Dedication to Sherlock Holmes Is Not Elementary to Followers," The Kansas City Star (January 2, 1968), 34. illus.

C15186. -- B2958. Rose, Bleys W. "Fans `Fete' Absent Sleuth," The Kansas City Star (December 28, 1975), 34A.

Includes a photograph of the members at their dinner commemorating the evening in 1889 when Holmes solved "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle."

C15187. -- B2959. "`Sherlockian Discoveries' Listed at a Meeting Here," Lawrence Daily Journal-World (January 13, 1965).

At a meeting of The Great Alkali Plainsmen, Milton Perry and Don Redmond relate their respective findings that Holmes visited Kansas and that he was an official at the court of Czarist Russia.

C15188. -- B2960. Willer, Robert. ["Letter"], The Kansas City Times (October 28, 1963), 35. (About Town, by Landon Laird)

Information concerning the first BSI scion society in Kansas City, founded October 20, 1963.

C15189. Brisbane, Arthur S. "Jameses, Sherlock Team Up," The Kansas City Times (May 12, 1982), B-1. (Behind the Lines)

Margaret Baldwin, Milton Perry, and other Plainsmen are writing a mystery novel tentatively entitled Sherlock Holmes in Kansas City in which the James brothers and Holmes combine forces to investigate a murder.

C15190. The Great Alkali Plainsmen of Greater Kansas City. The Logan Clendening Award.

"In memory of the late Logan Clendening, M.D., Baker Street Irregular and Kansas City's first Sherlockian, this award honors each year a member or friend of The Great Alkali Plainsmen whose contributions to the cause of keeping the memory green have been noteworthy and deserving of recognition."

Recipients: 1987. Ernest Willer. -- 1988. Milton Perry. -- 1989. Bill and Daisy Wright. -- 1990. Richard and Debbie Reynolds.

C15191. Greenspan, Bob. "An Assembly of Sleuths," The Kansas City Star (January 3, 1988), 5E. illus.

"Sherlockians came from surrounding cities for the annual `Feast of the Blue Carbuncle.'"

C15192. Hockaday, Laura R. "Kansas City People," The Kansas City Star (January 3, 1988), 5E. illus.

Sherlockians celebrate the annual "Feast of the Blue Carbuncle." With photographs of Philip A. Shreffler and Karen Johnson, Bill and Daisy Wright, Milton and Janet Perry, Reenie and Stan Carmack, Charles and Carolyn Veller, Ernest Willer, Dick Brown and Ann Powell-Brown, and Lenorei Carroll.

C15193. Lellenberg, Jon L. The Great Alkali Plainsmen of Greater Kansas City: Silver Anniversary History. With a preface by John Bennett Shaw. Kansas City: [Privately Printed], October 20, 1988. 97 p. illus.

"An illustrated history of Kansas City's scion society of The Baker Street Irregulars. Published for the occasion of the Plainsmen's 25th anniversary celebration of their scion society."

C15194. Burns, Evan. "Holmes Spirit Lives On," The Winnipeg Sun (March 25, 1987), 19. illus.

With a photograph of Mark Hacksley inspecting Holmes memorabilia at the Winnipeg Public Library.

C15195. The Great Herd of Bisons of the Fertile Plains. "Bisonical Investiture Ceremony," BC, 8, No. 3 (April 1991), inside front cover.

"The Candidates enter and are greeted by the Bisons-at-Large: Q. `I see you are Bisons.' A. `Yes, we are Bisons...'"

C15196. The Great Herd of Bisons of the Fertile Plains. "Bison's Profile," BC, Vol. 6, No. 5-Vol. 8, No. 6; August-September 1989-September 1991.

Profiles of Bob Frayer, Julie Maynard, Pat Moreau, Janice C. Sawaka, Scott Edie, Linda Rigby, Carol Ball, Scott Winning, David Stanley, Ihor I. Mayba, Julian Vanderput.

C15197. Hacksley, Mark. "Starting a Society: Fit Company Though Few," CH, 11, No. 1 (Autumn 1987), 19-20.

Explains why and how the author started the Bootmakers' scion society in Winnipeg, and offers some suggestions for others who may wish to do likewise in their local areas.

C15198. "Holmes `Trekkies' Adopt Bison Emblem," Winnipeg Free Press (April 28, 1987), 29. illus.

"Hacksley founded the city's Sherlock Holmes club in 1984."

C15199. Roberts, David. "Deducing a Link with Sherlock," The Globe and Mail (December 6, 1990).

----------. ----------, BC, 8, No. 1 (February 1991), 7.

C15200. -- B6043. Haskin, Carol. "Is That Elementary?" The State Journal [Lansing] (February 20, 1977), 9. illus.

"Sherlock Holmes is alive and well and living in ...."

C15201. -- B2961. Miller, Laura. "Fan Club Extols Master Detective," Michigan State News (October 26, 1973), 16.

Illustrated with a photograph of Charles Press, Donald Yates, and Ralph Turner.

C15202. -- B2962. O'Brien, Sheila. "Holmes-Watson Believers Keep Faith at MSU," The State Journal [Lansing] (November 3, 1974), B-1, B-2. illus.

An interview with Donald Yates and Fred Zensen about the scion at Michigan State University.

C15203. The Greek Interpreters of East Lansing. The Greek Interpreters. [East Lansing: Foulest Antecedent Enterprises, February 1986.] [28] p., 1 sheet (laid in).

Cover title in Greek.

"Being a trifling brochure highlighting the history of America's pioneer academic scion, The Greek Interpreters of East Lansing, Michigan, in celebration of their fortieth anniversary year 1985."

C15204. Burnett, Thane. "The Adventure of the Holmes Centenary," The Daily News [Halifax, N.S.] (May 19, 1987), 17. illus.

C15205. Gorham, Beth. "Holmes Is Where They Hang Their Hats," The Mail-Star [Halifax] (February 14, 1987), 7-TL. illus.

Started by Mark Alberstat, the eclectic group of writers, professors, a dentist, and a delivery van driver take their name from a character in Copp.

C15206. Myrden, Judith. "Halifax Club Revived by Dedicated `Sherlockians,'" The Daily Mail (January 24, 1983).

Mark Alberstat reactivates the defunct Spence Munro Club, named after Col Spence Munro. An organizational meeting was held on January 6 at Saint Mary's University.

C15207. -- B6044. Ashley, Dottie. "Sherlock Holmes Flourishes in Hearts of Columbia's Baker Street Irregulars," The Columbia Record (December 4, 1978), 1-C. illus.

----------. ----------, PUn, 3, No. 1 (January 1979), 2.

An interview with the Rev. Wayne Wall, minister of the Metropolitan Baptist Church in West Columbia, and founder of The Hansom Wheels.

C15208. -- B2963. Higgins, Bill. "For Holmes, Hansom Mystery Would Be Elementary," The State [Columbia, S.C.], (April 11, 1977). illus.

"Dr. John Watson" (Rev. Wayne Wall) talks about South Carolina's new scion.

C15209. Brown, Michael F. "Baker Street Irregulars Follow Sleuth's Legend," The Columbia Record (September 24, 1981), II, 4.

Illustrated with a photograph of Dr. Bob Robinson, a member of The Hansom Wheels, whose idea of a good time is wearing a deerstalker, smoking his calabash pipe, and settling back with a book about the exploits of Sherlock Holmes.

C15210. De Nunez, Aimee. "221 Baker Street," Columbia Metropolitan (Summer 1990), 6.

With a photograph of Kathy Trice and Bob Robinson.

C15211. Fladung, Thom. "The Facts Are These: Hansom Wheels Have Fictional Fascination with Exploits of Sleuth Sherlock Holmes," The Columbia Record (September 17, 1983) 1-A 2-A.

C15212. Harmon, Dan. "`The Game Is Afoot!'" Sandlapper, 1, No. 4 (July-August 1990), 21-23. illus.

"And when The Hansom Wheels convene in Columbia to feast and discuss their man Holmes, the year is always 1895."

C15213. McBride, John. "`Hansom Wheels' Honors Sherlock Holmes," Richland Northeast (April 8-14, 1981), 20.

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C15214. Washington, Valerie. "It's Elementary: Club Members Still Intrigued by Sherlock Holmes Mysteries," Carolina Reporter (March 11, 1982).

With a photograph of Robert E. Robinson modelling his Holmes attire while investigating his hound Hugo's noble profile.

C15215. -- B6045. Klein, Jerry. "Elementary, Watson, It's the Holmes Society Bash," Peoria Journal Star (September 24, 1978).

The society holds its first banquet at Shady Oaks on September 23.

C15216. -- B2964. Scheetz, George H. "Chronology of The Hansoms of John Clayton," WW, 1, No. 1 (May 1978), 18-19; 1, No. 2 (September 1978), 7.

C15217. Becker-Cary, Joan. "They Know Holmes Was Real: Clayton Society Studies Sherlock," Journal Star [Peoria] (January 24, 1986), B1. illus.

An interview with Robert C. Burr, an avid Sherlockian and founder of the society.

C15218. Bibo, Terry. "The Hansoms of John Clayton Seek the Real Sherlock Holmes." Journal Star (December 28, 1980), B-1.

A full-page article with six Paget illustrations and a photograph of Kathy Scheetz, Lucy Sommerfield, Bob Burr, George Scheetz, Bette Farmer, and Philip José Farmer.

The photograph is reproduced in WW, 3, No. 3 (January 1981), 16-17.

C15219. Connor, Edward C. "Fishing for Treasure Trove in a Sea of Canonical Titles," WW, 4, No. 3 (January 1982), 5-6, 29-34.

How members have selected a Canonical title.

C15220. Scheetz, George H., and Robert C. Burr. A New Chronology of The Hansoms of John Clayton on the Occasion of Its Decennial Year. Sioux City; Peoria: Schutz, Verlag, 1987. iv, 14 p.

"This chronology -- more a capsule history -- supersedes three previous instalments which appeared in Wheelwrightings. It is intended as a comprehensive record of the events -- significant and otherwise -- which chronicle the founding, establishment, and growth of The Hansoms of John Clayton, the Sherlock Holmes Society of Peoria." (Preface)

C15221. -- A4714. [Cutter, Robert A.] "Sherlock Explains," Sherlockian Studies. Edited by Robert A. Cutter. [Jackson Heights, N.Y.: The Baker Street Press, 1947.] p. 35-36.

A conversation between Holmes and Watson concerning the Hounds of the Baskerville (sic).

C15222. -- A4729. McLauchlin, Russell. "On First Looking in on the Chicago Baskervilles (September 30, 1947)," BSJ [OS] 3, No. 1 (January 1948), 83.

"Keeping a joyous, long-awaited tryst, / One autumn evening, at the Palmer House, / With Charlie Collins and Jay Finley Christ."

C15223. -- A4735. Pratt, Steven. "Vincent Starrett: A Man Who Really Knows Sherlock Holmes," Chicago Tribune (October 5, 1969).

----------. ----------, DCC, 6, No. 1 (December 1969), 2.

Mainly about the 25th anniversary meeting of The Hounds of the Baskerville (sic) that was attended by the scion society's founder and most honored member, Mr. Starrett.

C15224. -- B2965. Millstead, Tom. "`There's No Police Like Holmes,' Medical Sherlockian Maintains," The Marquette Tribune (November 30, 1950).

An interview with Bernard Doll, a medical student and member of The Hounds of the Baskerville (sic).

C15225. -- B2966. Ross, Norman. "A Journey Back to Baker Street, Right in Chicago," Chicago Daily News (October 4, 1966).

C15226. -- B2967. Sotir, Carl. "Sherlock Holmes Was and Still Is -- These Groups Claim; But Sleuth Can't Attend His Own Birthday," Chicago Daily Tribune (January 11, 1962), V, 1.

On the Master's 108th birthday and the activities of Hugo's Companions and The Hounds of the Baskerville (sic); with photographs of Clifton Andrew, John Nieminski, and some Sherlockian books.

C15227. -- B2968. "There'll Always Be a Sherlock," Chicago Sunday Sun-Times / Midwest Magazine (March 25, 1962), 3.

About the two Chicago scions; with photographs of Robert J. Mangler, John Nieminski, Robert Hahn, and Franklin W. Rhode.

C15228. Nieminski, John, comp. The Hounds of the Baskerville (sic): A History of Chicago's Senior Sherlockian Scion Society, 1943-1983. Introduction by Robert J. Mangler. [Wilmette, Ill.: The Valuable Institution Press, September 1983.] 74 p. illus.

Limited to 100 copies.

C15229. -- B2980. Basler, George. "DA Confesses Elementary Interest in Sherlock Holmes," The Evening News [Beacon, N.Y.] (May 22, 1974), 1B. illus.

An interview with Dutchess County District Attorney Albert Rosenblatt and radio news director Glenn Laxton, founders of the society.

C15230. -- A4721. Granger, William. "Eternal Sleuth Serves Up Still Another Solution," Chicago Sun-Times (January 8, 1970).

----------. ----------, DCC, 6, No. 2 (March 1970), 5.

An account of the joint birthday party on January 6 of Hugo's Companions and the Hounds of the Baskerville (sic) during which Hans Conreid discussed his portrayal of Professor Moriarty in a Sherlock Holmes radio series.

C15231. -- A4723. [Hahn, Robert W.] "Tec Fete Boffo in Chi," DCC, 6, No. 2 (March 1970), 1, 4, 8.

An interesting account of the Chicago BSI's first public observance of the Master's birthday. Vincent Starrett was cited as "Sherlockian of the Year" and Franklin W. Rhode received the Horace Harker Award as the outstanding contributor to the Chronicle.

C15232. -- B2969. Hahn, Robert W. "`It Is Elementary, My Dear Publishers,'" DCC, 10, No. 5 (September 1974), 5, 11.

In response to an article in The Wall Street Journal concerning the latest revival, Hahn notes the many contributions he and other members of Hugo's Companions have made over the years to help bring about the renewed interest in Holmes.

C15233. -- B2970. Henderlong, Lois. "The Strange Case of Sherlock, or Holmes Is Alive and Well, Keeping Bees in Sussex," An Elementary Look at Holmesmania. Compliments of Robert W. Hahn [and] Paul Smedegaard. B.S.I. Dinner 1977. illus.

C15234. -- B2971. Hugo's Companions. Annual Sherlock Holmes Birthday Party.

1st. Chicago Tribune (January 7, 1970) William Leonard). -- 2nd. Chicago Daily News (January 6, 1971) (Dave Canfield); (January 7, 1971), 4; Chicago Sun-Times (January 5, 1971), 26 (Kay Rutherford); (January 7, 1971), 104 (William Granger). -- 3rd. Chicago Daily News (January 6, 1972) (Lee Kottke), and reprinted in DCC, 8, No. 2 (February 1972), 9; Chicago Sun-Times (January 4, 1972) (William Granger), and reprinted in DCC, 8, No. 2 (February 1972), 8; (January 7, 1972) (William Granger), and reprinted in DCC, 8, No. 2 (February 1972), 10; Chicago Tribune (January 7, 1972) (John R. Thomson), and reprinted in DCC, 8, No. 2 (February 1972), 9. -- 4th. Chicago Sun-Times (January 13, 1973), 29 (Tom Jones), and reprinted in DCC, 9, No. 2 (February 1973), 6; Press Publications (May 23, 1973), and reprinted in DCC, 9, No. 4 (June 1973), 1, 5. -- 5th. Chicago Today (January 7, 1974), and reprinted in DCC, 10, No. 2 (February 1974), 5. -- 6th. Chicago Sun-Times (January 8, 1975), 40 (F. K. Plous, Jr.), and reprinted in DCC, 11, No. 2 (February 1975), 1; Chicago Tribune (January 16, 1975), VII, 2 (Alan Merridew), and reprinted in DCC, 11, No. 2 (February 1975), 6; Washington Star-News (January 12, 1975), C-10. -- 7th. Chicago Tribune (January 4, 1976), XI, 2 (Janet Murray), and reprinted in DCC, 12, No. 2 (January 1976), 4-5. -- 8th. Chicago Tribune (January 7, 1977), and reprinted in DCC, 13, No. 2 (March 1977), 1. -- 9th. Chicago Tribune (January 13, 1978) (Edie Cohen), and reprinted in DCC, 14, No. 2 (February 1978), 4. -- 10th. Chicago Sun-Times (January 4, 1979), 8; Chicago Tribune (December 30, 1978), 2.

C15235. -- B2972. Hugo's Companions. The Baker Street Tankard Award.

Presented at the Annual Sherlock Holmes Birthday Party to the one "who thirsts after justice for justice's sake."

Recipients: 1970. H. Ross Perot. -- 1971. Wally Phillips, -- 1972. Keith Simpson. -- 1973. Joseph Lizzadro, Jr. -- 1974. Norman Ross. -- 1975. Elmer Gertz. -- 1976. Chester Gould. -- 1977. Bob Hope. -- 1978. [No award]. -- 1979. Robert Wiedrich.

C15236. -- B2973. Hugo's Companions. The Horace Harker Award.

Presented to the outstanding contributor to The Devon County Chronicle.

Recipients: 1970. Franklin W. Rhode. -- 1971. Robert W. Hahn. -- 1972. Herbert P. Tinning. -- 1973. [No award]. -- 1974. Edith Meiser. -- 1975. Richard Oldberg. -- 1976. Paul Smedegaard. -- 1977. [No award]. -- 1978. Glenn J. Shea. -- 1979. J. Warren Scheideman.

C15237. Hugo's Companions. The Horace Harker Award.

Awarded to a Companion for outstanding journalistic achievement in contibuting to and enriching the world of Sherlockian literature.

Recipients: 1980. Norman M. Davis. -- 1981. Thomas J. Joyce. -- 1982. William B. Goodrich. -- 1983. Ely M. Liebow. -- 1984. John Nieminski. -- 1985. Norman M. Davis. -- 1986. John Nieminski. -- 1987. William B. Goodrich. -- 1988. Wayne Siatt. -- 1990. Thomas McGee.

C15238. -- B2974. Hugo's Companions. Most Notable Companion Award.

"Given each January 6 to the Chicago Irregular who made the outstanding contribution to the cause during the previous year."

Recipients: 1970. Vincent Starrett. -- 1971. Robert W. Hahn. -- 1972. John Nieminski. -- 1973. Matthew R. Fairlie. -- 1974. David Levinson. -- 1975. Robert Mangler. -- 1976. Richard S. Schwartz. -- 1977. [No award]. -- 1978. Frank Fotis. -- 1979. [No Award].

C15239. Hugo's Companions. Most Notable Companion Award.

Awarded to a COmpanion for long and continuing service to the cause of keeping the memory of the Master always "green" in the mind and eyes of the general public and the Sherlockian community.

Recipients: 1980. Paul B. Smedegaard. -- 1981. Robert W. Hahn. -- 1982. John Bennett Shaw. -- 1983. Matthew R. Fairlie. -- 1984. Philip J. Liput. -- 1985. Robert J. Mangler. -- 1986. Norman M. Davis. -- 1987. Ely M. Liebow. -- 1988. Bart Eberman. -- 1990. Charles Shields.

C15240. Hugo's Companions. The Silver Tankard Award.

Awarded to an individual who, in his or her professional occupation, shows an overwhelming dedication to the concepts of justice and "who thirsts for justice for the sake of justice" regardless of any personal consequences.

Recipients: 1980. Raymond F. Neuzil. -- 1981. Joseph Kozenczak. -- 1982. David Goldberger. -- 1983. [None]. -- 1984. Judge Brocton Lockwood (Operation Graylord). -- 1985. Daniel K. Webb. -- 1986. John Drummond. -- 1987. Anton Valukas. -- 1988. "Studs" Turkel. -- 1990. Patrick Murphy.

See also DB2972.

C15241. -- B2976. Leonard, Mary. "Have We Got Clubs for You! From Sherlock Holmes to the Civil War," Chicago Today (February 22, 1974), 29.

----------, DCC, 10, No. 4 (July 1974), 4.

Most of this brief article deals with Hugo's Companions, and includes a photograph of Bob Hahn.

C15242. -- B2977. Simms, John D. "Notes on England," DCC, 8, No. 1 (December 1971),6-8; 8, No. 2 (February 1972), 12-14, 20.

Places to see and tips for a projected Sherlock Holmes tour of England, sponsored by Hugo's Companions. The tour was subsequently cancelled.

C15243. -- B2978. Watson, Jerome. "Case of the Living Sherlock Holmes," Chicago Sun-Times (February 19, 1968).

----------. "Fanatic Cult Keeps Famed Master Sleuth Alive," The Denver Post (March 25, 1968), 11.

C15244. -- B2979. Weld, Philip. "Elementary, My Dear Watson -- the Feud's Over," Chicago's American (February 27, 1964).

A discussion of the Irregular's dispute with Adrian Conan Doyle, and the dinner of Hugo's Companions on February 26.

C15245. "An Interview with Matt Fairlie," GMG, 2, No. 1 (Michaelmas 1982), 4-5; 2, No. 2 (Christmas 1982), 4-5; 2, No. 4 (Independence Day 1983), 4-5; 3, No. 1 (Michaelmas 1983), 4-6.

An article in four parts about the circumstances surrounding the founding of Hugo's Companions by the society's founder.

C15246. -- A4742. Shepard, Joseph K. "Sherlock Holmes ... in Indiana," The Indianapolis Star Magazine (December 19, 1954), 4, 7. illus.

An interesting account of the activities of the Master Detective as a Hoosier-pro-tem, and of the Sherlockian contributions by Jerry Williamson, "Pete" Williams, et al, of The Illustrious Clients.

C15247. Barton, William A. "`Elementary?' The Illustrious Clients Think So," Sagamore [Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis], 9, No. 59 (June 18, 1980), 3-5. illus.

Also includes "Holmes' Library Recommended," by William A. Barton, and a quiz.

Cover illustration of the detective by David Edy.

C15248. The Illustrious Clients of Indianapolis. The Sherlock Holmes Film Festival. No. 5. University of Indiana, August 3, 1991.

Films: The Mystery of the Leaping Fish (1916), The Dying Detective (1921), The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes (1935), The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976).

Reviews: ICN, 14, No. 3 (June-August 1991), 2-7 (Don Curtis; Pat Ward, Mark Gagen); 14, No. 4 (September 1991), 4 (Steven T. Doyle).

C15249. Taylor, Karla. "Proof Holmes Visited Indianapolis `Elementary,'" The Indianapolis Star (February 3, 1980), VII, 1, 6.

With a photograph of Bill Lutholtz in his Sherlock Holmes Room.

C15250. -- B2982. Nichols, Ken. "When It Comes to Holmes, All Is Fantastic for the Capers," Akron Beacon Journal (March 22, 1977), C 13.

Illustrated with photographs of Mike Senuta and Moris Goldberg.

C15251. Davis, Donna M. "For This Search, They May Well Need a Sherlock Holmes," Times-Union [Albany, N.Y.] (June 28, 1981), E-12. illus.

----------. ----------, CPBook, 5, No. 2 (June 1982), 457.

John Waldeck of Canton, Ohio, and five other members of the society will be in London during June 28-July 9 to mark the centenary year of the meeting between Holmes and Watson.

C15252. Davis, Donna M. "Sleuths Claim Discovery of Sherlock's Home," The Daily American [West Frankfort, Ill.] (September 8, 1981).

----------. "Sherlock Holmes' Home Found," Enterprise-Record [Chico, Calif.], 14B.

----------. "Search for Holmes' 221b Baker St. Is Credit to Mentor," The Phoenix Gazette (September 9, 1981), A-8.

----------. "Fans Find Addition to List of Sherlock Homes," The Rhinelander Daily News [Wis.] (September 11, 1981), 7.

----------. ----------, BSC, 1, No. 6 (December 1981), 13.

----------. "Holmes' Home Tracked Down?" The Trentonian (September 11, 1981), 40.

----------. ----------, SS (NS), 1, No. 16 (November-December 1981), 2.

Six modern-day Sherlock Holmeses search the streets of London and the pages of dusty record books looking for a solution to their latest mystery: the location of the Master Detective's 221b Baker Street lodgings. John Waldeck, a lawyer and a member of the London expedition, believes they found it at 113 Baker Street.

C15253. Nichols, Ken. "Over-the-Pond Caper Pays Tribute to Holmes," The Akron Beacon Journal (1981), C1, C6.

With a photograph of Mike Senuta of The Inverness Capers at the Sherlock Holmes Hotel.

C15254. -- B2983. Biederman, Patricia Ward. "Eat Your Heart Out, Moriarty," Buffalo Courier-Express (December 26, 1976), F-1, F-6.

On the founding of this "Irish Secret Society," mentioned by "Altamont" in Last; with two photographs of the society's founder, Dr. Frank A. Hoffmann.

C15255. -- B6048. Buckham, Tom. "Holmes' Birthday Features Wit-Speckled Band of Fans," Buffalo Evening News (January 17, 1979), 35. illus.

"Sherlock Holmes buffs, each dressed in a clue to one of the legendary detective's adventures, gathered Tuesday evening in Buffalo to celebrate Holmes' 125th birthday. Guests came from as far away as Hornell and Toronto."

C15256. -- B2984. Hoffmann, Frank A. "An Irish Secret Society at Buffalo: A Covert History," CN (NS), 1, No. 1 (March 1978), 13-15; 1, No. 2 (June 1978), 16-19.

C15257. -- B2985. Shribman, David. "Sherlockian Clues Are Anything But Secret to Buffalo's `Irish Society,'" Buffalo Evening News (June 21, 1978), 17. illus.

"Dean of Doyle -- Dr. Frank A. Hoffmann started out leading Buffalo State College students into the world of Sherlock Holmes and ended up as a founding member of An Irish Secret Society at Buffalo."

C15258. Boyar, Jay. "Sherlock Holmes in Buffalo," Buffalo Courier-Express (August 2, 1981), F-1, F-3.

----------. ----------, CPBook, 4, No. 3 (September 1981), 375-376.

A plaque honoring Sherlock Holmes may be placed in the Buffalo Convention Center. The plaque would mark the opening of Gillette's play in Buffalo on October 23, 1899, and the premiere of Giovanni's The Crucifer of Blood on January 6, 1978.

Illustrated with two photographs of Dr. Frank A. Hoffmann.

C15259. Curran. "`Irish Secret Society' Keeps Holmes Fires Lit All Year,'" The Buffalo News (January 14, 1979), B-2.

With a photograph of Frank Hoffmann and Dolores Rossi Script examining a portrait of Holmes by John Tibbetts.

C15260. Healy, Mike. "Clue to Holmes Popularity," Buffalo Courier-Express (January 9, 1980).

----------. ----------, SM, 8, No. 1 (February 1980), 11.

"Party marks his birthday."

C15261. Hoffmann, Frank. "Going Into Business: Buffalonians' Project Will Produce Goodies," CH, 4, No. 1 (Michaelmas 1980), 8.

The author explains the establishment of Sherlockian Enterprises. "The aim of Sherlockian Enterprises is to bring out what we feel to be interesting, useful, or entertaining items of Sherlockiana."

C15262. Simpson, Ric. "Change Your Glasses," CH, 6, No. 1 (Autumn 1982), 16-17.

A toast to Queen Victoria proposed by a member of An Irish Secret Society at Buffalo during the Bootmakers' dinner on January 30, 1982.

C15263. Stark, Margaret. "`An Irish Secret Society at Buffalo' Made up of Sherlock Holmes Buffs," Union-Sun and Journal [Lockport, N.Y.] (April 17, 1979), 20.

With a photograph of Bruce Aikin.

C15264. Sullivan, Margaret. "Literary Obsession: Buffalonians Bitten by the Bug of Dickens, Kerouac and Sherlock Holmes," Buffalo Evening News/Gusto (July 2, 1982), 3, 12.

With a photograph of Buffalo fan and expert, Frank Hoffmann and his Holmes memorabilia. Also includes a Sherlockian cover illustration by Richard Bradley.

C15265. Zagorski, Ed. "`The Game's Afoot,'" Buffalo Courier-Express (January 7, 1980), 3.

A photograph of Janice Skrzyniecki, Dolores Rossi Script, and Maureen Green in Victorian attire at the society's birthday party.

C15266. Hughes, Richard. [Untitled], Far Eastern Economic Review (October 10, 1983).

Comments on the Japan Sherlock Holmes Club and its 10th anniversary, which should have been its 35th. The society, under the original name "The Baritsu Chapter," was founded in 1948. Hughes also notes that Watson misused the Japanese word "bujitsu," calling it "baritsu."

C15267. The Japan Sherlock Holmes Club. The Naganuma Award.

An annual award in honor of Koki Naganuma for the best Sherlockian book (except Japanese translation), TV program, movie, drama, etc.

Recipients: 1980. Shigeru Koike (The History of British Railways). -- 1981. Tatsuo Saneyoshi (The Winning Trick of Sherlock Holmes). -- 1982. No award winner. -- 1983. Sosaku Opera Kyokai [Creative Opera Society] (The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes: Confessions, libretto by Jun Maeda and music by Kazuko Hara). -- 1984. Kiyoshi Arai (The Japanese Bibliography of Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes [inserted in Japanese edition of The Annotated Sherlock Holmes].

The award was discontinued in 1985 and merged with The Sherlock Holmes Award.

C15268. The Japan Sherlock Holmes Club. The Nobuhara Award. An annual award in honor of Ken Nobuhara for the best Japanese translation of a Sherlockian book.

Recipients: 1979. Saburo Kagami, Mineko Ohmura, Jun Kazami, and Masamichi Higurashi (The Encyclopaedia Sherlockiana, by Jack Tracy). -- 1980. Mariko Fukamachi (The Memoirs of Schlock Homes, by Robert L. Fish). -- 1981. Nobuo Ayukawa (The Hound of the Baskervilles). -- 1982. Takao Tomiyama ("You Know My Method": A Juxtaposition of Charles S. Peirce and Sherlock Holmes, by Thomas A. Sebeok and Jean Umiker-Sebeok). -- 1983. Ryozo Nagashima (Memoires de Mary Watson, by Jean Dutourd). -- 1984. Shigeru Koike and co-translators (The Annotated Sherlock Holmes, by William S. Baring Gould).

The award was discontinued in 1985 and merged with The Sherlock Holmes Award.

C15269. The Japan Sherlock Holmes Club. The Sherlock Holmes Award. The Nobuhara Award and The Naganuma Award were combined in this annual award.

Recipients: 1985. Tsukasa Kobayashi, Akane Higashiyama, and Masaharu Uemura (A Pictorial Record of Sherlock Holmes's London). -- 1986. Nihon Hoso Kyokai [N.H.K.] (The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Produced by Granada Television). -- 1987. Sabro Kagami (Consulting Detective, by Gray Grady, Suzanne Goldberg, and Raymond Edwards). -- 1988. No award winner. -- 1989. Tsukasa Kobayashi, Akane Higashiyama [as supervisors] and co-translators of Sherlock Holmes: A Centenary Celebration, by Allen Eyles). -- 1990. Mikio Kawamura (The Personal History of Sherlock Holmes). -- 1991. John Bennett Shaw, Tsukasa Kobayashi, and Akane Higashiyama (International Illustrated Sherlock Holmes). -- 1992. Masaru Yamada (Sherlock Holmes and Fin de Siele). -- 1993. No award winner.

C15270. Johnson, Karen L. "Holmes's Methods Applied: The Billycock Experiment," CNFB, No. 2 (November 1983), 1-3.

----------. "The Sherlockian Laboratory: The Billycock Experiment," BSJ, 37, No. 1 (March 1987), 7-9. (Something a Little Choice)

A report on the author's experiment, conducted at a meeting of The Jefferson Hopes of St. Louis, in which members attempted to emulate Holmes's inferring the character of an individual from his hat. The result: the Master's methods work, even for amateurs.

C15271. Harman, Nancy. "London Tour," PL, 2, No. 1 (October 1983), 6-7.

An account of members of the society's first visit to London during March 13-20, 1982.

C15272. The John Openshaw Society. "Application for Membership/Qualifying Examination," PL, 1, No. 1 (November 3, 1980), 18.

----------. ----------, PL, 1, No. 2 (1981), 18.

----------. ----------, PL, 2, No. 1 (October 1983), 15.

Twenty-five questions. "In order to qualify for membership, a minimum score of 92 must be attained."

C15273. Ketchum, Douglas G. "Sherlockian Sleuths Form John Openshaw Chapter," UNCLIDIAN, [University of Houston at Clear Lake City] (July 14, 1981), 8.

Dr. Thomas L. Harman, assistant professor of computer technology and First Pip (president) of The John Openshaw Society, discusses the founding and activities of this new scion. Illustrated with a photograph of Dr. Harman.

C15274. Lawlor, Eric. "Sherlock Holmes Dead? He's a Little Decrepit But Still Kicking, Say His Fans in Houston," Houston Chronicle (October 9, 1981), V, 4.

With a photograph of Tom Harman, co-founder of the society.

C15275. "Sherlockians Visit London," UNCLIDIAN (December 2, 1981), 5.

Four photographs, with captions, of Tom and Nancy Harman, Warren Chaney, and James Coomer visiting the Sherlock Holmes Pub and the Baker Street underground. The Sherlockians were in England to plan a spring trip for members of their society.

C15276. Berndorf, Gunnar. "The King of Scandinavia's Own Sherlockians," Sherlockiana, 36, Nr. 4 (1991), 25-26.

Text in Danish.

C15277. -- B6049. Petterson, Karen. "Sherlock Holmes `Lives' Far from Baker Street Haunts," The Times [San Mateo, Calif.] (January 4, 1979). illus.

C15278. Botelho, Richard. "How the Knights of the Gnomon Came into Being," by "Abdullah Kahn." SG, 1, No. 1 (July 1981), 3-5.

The scion society grew out of a course taught by Orval Graves (DB1834) and was named as a token of esteem for Graves, who has a special interest in sundials.

C15279. Fletcher, Martin. "Epilogue to the Tale of a Disappearing Bride," by Inspector Lestrade. SOTG, 2, No. 1 (July 1982), 7-9. illus.

Martin Fletcher, on behalf of The Knights of the Gnomon, presented The Sherlock Holmes Society of London with a plaque cut from the redwood tree under which Hattie Doran and Francis Hay Moulton plighted their troth.

Photograph: SHJ, 15, No. 4 (Summer 1982), 125.

C15280. Reinka, Janet. "Sherlock Holmes Lives in Redwood City," The Peninsula Times Tribune (June 17, 1984), B-1, B-7. illus.

C15281. Rutter, Richard R., ed. The Knights of the Gnomon: An Introductory Handbook. Redwood City, Calif.: 1991. [40] p. illus.

C15282. -- B2986. Hass, Victor P. "From a Bookman's Notebook," Sunday World-Herald Magazine (October 27, 1963).

The Maiwand Jezails was founded on October 12, 1963, by Professor Richard D. Lesh, chairman of the Art Department of Wayne State College.

C15283. -- B2987. Hass, Victor P. "From a Bookman's Notebook," Sunday World-Herald Magazine (March 20, 1966).

On the belated celebration of Holmes's birthday.

C15284. -- B2988. Hass, Victor P. "Leaves from a Bookman's Notebook," Sunday World-Herald Magazine (December 30, 1973), 23.

Comments about the Holmesian Christmas story and The Maiwand Jezails.

C15285. -- B2989. Lesh, Richard D. The Baker Street Irregulars -- Maiwand Jezails. Wayne, Neb.: Anno Holmes 112 [1966]. (Form 221-B).

Information sheet.

C15286. -- B2990. McMorris, Robert. "The Departing One," Evening World-Herald (June 20, 1966). illus.

The Jezails hold a "wake" for Jason Rouby, who left Omaha to take a position in Little Rock.

C15287. -- B2991. McMorris, Robert. "Dr. Watson Accused; Sherlockians Shocked," Evening World-Herald (May 10, 1965).

C15288. -- B2992. Tillinghast, Bill. "Baker Street Irregulars Throw Party for Guests Who Missed It," Lincoln Sunday Journal and Star (May 8, 1966), 8A.

Illustrated with a photograph of Kenneth Kopta posing with "V.R." target and air pistol.

C15289. Bisbee, Chuck. "Group Plans Momument for Watson," Omaha Daily Record (November 5, 1979), 1, 10.

----------. ----------, BSR, 2, No. 2 (November 1979), 5.

With a photograph of Richard D. Lesh.

C15290. Haugstatter, Kathryn. "Afghan Battle to Be Recreated at Stuhr," Lincoln, Neb. Journal (July 25, 1980), 23.

With a photograph of John Stevens Berry.

C15291. Kelly, Fred. "Sherlock Holmes Buffs to Omaha for Food, Fun," The Sioux City Journal (December 31, 1963), 7.

"Robert Ferguson" (BSI) discusses the society's first meeting on October 12, 1963, and plans for the first annual dinner on January 4, 1964.

C15292. The Maiwand Jezails. Maiwand Jezails Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars Presents a Conclave and Dinner to Honour the Centenary of the Battle of Maiwand, 27 July, 1880, Mr. Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John H. Watson, and the Unknown Afghan Irregular Who Brought Them Together, Stuhr Museum, Grand Island, Nebraska, U.S.A., 26-27 July, Anno Holmes 126. [4] p.

Contents: The Battle of Maiwand, by Victor P. Hass. -- The Maiwand Jezails, by Victor P. Hass. -- Order of the Day. -- Order of the Evening. -- Menu. -- O.H.M.S. Roster. -- Campaign Muster List.

C15293. "The Most Winning Woman," CH, 5, No. 3 (Spring 1982), 15.

Photograph of an unnamed belly dancer "taken" at a meeting of the Jezails.

C15294. "Of Toasts, Spoofs and Fun." Sun Newspapers (July 10, 1980), 2-A. illus.

An interview with Harry Dolphin, official "bugler" for the Jezails.

C15295. "What Are the Baker Street Irregulars Plotting? May Solve Mystery Saturday," [Source unknown] (October [?], 1963). illus.

The Maiwand Jezails, a new Sherlock Holmes society headed by Professor Richard D. Lesh of Wayne State College, will hold its charter meeting on October 12. One of its first projects is to get the library to list all of the Canonical tales under John H. Watson, the real author of the tales, instead of under Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a London literary agent. A photograph shows four unidentified members in Sherlockian attire about to break through a library window in order to force the librarian to change the catalog cards. (We hope they succeeded!)

C15296. Rabe, W. T. "The True History of Mary Morstan's Companions," NZI, 2, No. 1 (August 1992), 6-8.

"To me, Ann Rady Rabe, chief knitter, Mary Morstan's Companions, was always and will always be the woman."

C15297. -- B2993. Feldman, Vicki. "Another Chapter of Sherlock Holmes," In Print, 1, No. 2 (July 1978), 36-37. illus.

C15298. -- B2994. Kean, Michael H., ed. The Priory School Handbook of The Master's Class. [Merion Station, Pa.: Privately Produced], January 6, 1978. 20 p. illus.

Limited to 250 numbered copies.

Contents: Introduction. -- The History of The Master's Class. -- The Priory School Board and Master's Class Officers. -- Admission Requirements. -- Traditions, Customs and Ceremonies.

C15299. -- B2995. The Master's Class. The Class Ass Award.

Conceived by Robert and Barbara Sammis, the award (a donkey suitably garbed in a deerstalker, inverness, etc.) is bestowed upon a new person each January, along with an appropriate and generally verbose presentation.

Recipients: 1975. Robert M. Broderick. -- 1976. Gary L. Wakshul. -- 1977. Norman Winokur. -- 1978. Michael H. Kean.

C15300. -- B2996. Redmond, Donald A. "A Song for The Master's Class," Holmeswork, 2, No. 1 (1975), 5.

To be sung to the tune of "Gaudeamus Igitur," a Latin classic academic song of the Middle Ages.

C15301. -- B2997. Wakshul, Gary L. "The History of The Master's Class," Holmeswork, 3, No. 1 (January 11, 1976), 1-2.

C15302. Kent, Bill. "The Case of the Unlikely Guest," The Philadelphia Inquirer/Today (April 25, 1982). (Our Town)

----------. ----------, SS (NS), 1, No. 19 (May-June 1982), 2.

----------. ----------, CPBook, 5, No. 2 (June 1982), 442.

----------. ----------, CPBook, 6, No. 1 (March 1983), 534.

In a letter to Holmes, Watson gives a firsthand account of a Class meeting, attended by fifty elegantly attired ladies and gentlemen.

C15303. Robinson, Victoria. "The History of The Master's Class," Holmeswork, 6, No. 1 (January 1979), 1-2; "The Year in Review," Holmeswork, 7, No. 1 (January 13, 1980), 9-10; "The Master's Class: 1980," Holmeswork, 8, No. 1 (January 1981), 2-5; "The Year in Retrospect: 1981," Holmeswork, 9, No. 1 (January 1982), 1-4; "The Master's Class in 1982," Holmeswork, 10 (January 1983), 14-17.

C15304. Zatwaska, Stephanie. "`Sherlocks' Exchange Clues," The Press [Atlantic City] (June 29, 1981), 13-14. illus.

----------. ----------, CPBook, 6, No. 2 (June 1983), 555-556.

"Fans of Sherlock Holmes sustain the romance."

C15305. -- B6050. Luecke, Pam. "Scion of Sherlockians Salutes Sleuth," The Hartford Courant (April 13, 1979), 21.

The society holds its spring meeting at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Illustrated with photographs of Mark Levitt, Theodora Niver, and Herb Brady. Also includes a "Sherlockian Quiz," by L. A. "Pete" Morrow.

C15306. Auclair, Paula. "Fans Muse Mystery of Sherlock Holmes' Life," The Hartford Courant (April 21, 1980).

Members visit the Gillette Castle. With photographs of Cortlandt Hull, Teddie Niver, Bruce Kennedy, and Harold Niver.

C15307. Schultz, Christine. "Elementary, My Dear Watson!" The Regional Shopper & Reporter (August 3, 1987), 3, 26.

"Group honors its favorite detective at fitting site." With photographs of Harold and Theodora Niver, Cortlandt Hull, Mark Levitt, and Harold Grant at the Gillette Castle.

C15308. "Officers Elected by New Sherlock Holmes Group," Sheboygan Press (September 21, 1982).

----------, DCC, 18, No. 5 (December 1982), 5.

A new scion of the BSI met September 14 to choose a name and elect officers. "The Merripit House Guests" was chosen because the Stapletons lived in Merripit House.

C15309. Rindfleisch, Grace. "Sheboygan Super Sleuths," Prime Time Monthly (November 1992), 1, 7.

The scion society celebrates its 10th anniversary. With a photograph of Robert W. Hahn and Bob Hollenbeck.

C15310. -- B2998. Cobb, William E. "After a Couple of Bloody Spills, Bisbee Cyclist Wins Rugged Race," Deming Headlight (April 14, 1977), 1-B. illus.

The Mexborough Lodgers' first annual Sherlock Holmes Solitary Cyclist Race, from El Paso to Columbus, covering some 63 miles of ungraded road, was won in 4 hours and 18 minutes by John C. Timbers. Bill McGaw presented him with a winner's check for $1,000. The other prizes were $500, 2nd place; $250, 3rd place; and $100, 4th place.

C15311. -- B2999. "E. P. `Lodgers' to Hear Sherlock Holmes Expert," El Paso Herald-Post (June 28, 1974), C2.

Announces an organizational meeting, July 7, with John Bennett Shaw as the main speaker.

C15312. -- B3000. Metz, Leon. "Books," The El Paso Times/Sunday Magazine (July 7, 1974).

On the formation, by William Cochran McGaw and Dale L. Walker, of a scion that derives its name from chap. 15 of Houn: "They lodged, I find, at the Mexborough Private Hotel, in Craven Street."

C15313. -- B3001. Pierce, Betty. "Mexborough Lodgers Honor a `Living' Sherlock Holmes," El Paso Herald-Post (April 8, 1977), B-8.

Illustrated with a photograph of Ben Fairbanks, Bill McGaw, and Bill Day.

C15314. Palomares, Bob. "The Immortal Sherlock Holmes," El Paso Herald-Post/Accent (February 11, 1983), 8-9.

Cover title: "Sherlock Holmes and the Case of The Mexborough Lodgers."

The article includes "An Irregular Sherlockian Crossword" (solution, p. 12), a notice entitled "Sherlockians Set Irregular Meeting in El Paso, March 5," both by Betty Pierce, and a large, attractive silhouette of Holmes by Dawn Hinesley Jones that is reproduced on the cover.

C15315. "Area Sherlockians," The Free Press [Midland, Ontario] (February 28, 1979).

Photograph of Bob Coghill and another unnamed member of The Midland Electric Company seated at their Sherlockian exhibit site in the High Poyntz Mall.

C15316. Garratty, Mike. "Homage to Holmes," The Free Press (January 20, 1978), 3. illus.

Midland collector of Holmes memorabilia, Bob Coghill, discusses his collection and society.

C15317. Whittington, Shirley. "Harmless Addiction I Presume? Company Thinks So," The Midland Times (November 8, 1978).

With a photograph of Bob Coghill, Generator of The Midland Electric Company, examining some of his Holmes memorabilia in approved fashion through a large magnifying glass.

C15318. Mahoney, Gertrude. "The Mini Tonga Society," Miniature Gazette (Spring 1980), 33.

An announcement about the society, its members and activities.

C15319. Sheetz, Ann Kindig. "Tonga Society `Home' for Sherlock Sleuths," Tri-State Trader (July 10, 1982), 10. illus.

----------. ----------, TT, No. 7 (October 1982), 7.

C15320. Snyder, Dee. "The Mini Tonga Society," N.A.M.E. 1990 National Houseparty. Cincinnati: July 1990. p. 20-21. illus.

----------. ----------, TT, No. 25 (1991), 10-11.

A brief history of the society, with five illustrations.

C15321. Utecht, Thomas. "One Scion's Beginnings," PP (NS), No. 2 (June 1989), 17-19.

The origins of The Montague Street Lodgers and how the scion has grown.

C15322. -- B3005. Boyles, Lois. "The 124th Birthday Party `Elementary, Watson,'" The Phoenix Gazette (January 7, 1978), A1-A2.

An account of the Prospectors' birthday bash and skit, "The Death of Milverton," attended by sixty members and guests; with a photograph of John Bliss and Arthur Tabbert examining a painting of Holmes by D. K. Stone.

C15323. -- B3006. Moulton's Prospectors. The Irene Adler Award.

Presented to the outstanding female Sherlockian scholar.

Recipients: 1978. Kitty Milner. -- 1979. Rosemary Martin.

C15324. -- B3007. "Moulton's Prospectors Honor Holmes, Newspaper Writers," News-Sun [Phoenix] (January 12, 1978), 5A. illus.

Reporters Paul Schafer and Hardy Price and their respective newspapers, the News-Sun and The Arizona Republic, were the recipients of a "Horace Harker" award for publicity given to the scion society when it was formed in 1977.

C15325. -- B3008. Price, Hardy. "Sherlock Holmes Epidemic Afoot," The Arizona Republic (January 2, 1977), N-1.

----------, DCC, 13, No. 2 (March 1977), 9.

An interview with Matt Fairlie concerning his society and The Seven-Per-Cent Solution.

C15326. -- B3009. Schafer, Paul. "`Irregulars' Preserve Holmes Mystique," News-Sun (January 4, 1977), 14A. illus.

"Baker Street Irregular" Matt Fairlie talks about the group's activities.

C15327. Bliss, John. "Results of Member Survey on Society Activities," MSB, 12, No. 8 (February 1990), 3-5.

"The purpose of the survey was to gauge the opinions of our members regarding aspects of the organization and the monthly meetings."

C15328. Landman, Roberta. "Sherlockian Traditions Kept Up -- Irregularly," News-Sun (April 1, 1982), A10. illus.

An interview with Matt and Madeline Fairlie during which they discuss their scion society and lifetime interest in Sherlock Holmes.

C15329. -- B3002. Juanita, Judy. "For the Love of Mr. Holmes," The Record [Bergen/Passaic/Hudson Counties, N.J.] (June 19, 1978).

With a photograph of Norman Schatell, Irving Kamil, and Harlan Umansky, and a cardboard sculpture of the detective by Schatell.

C15330. -- B3003. Schachter, Ken I. "Sherlock Is Elementary in Cliffside," Hudson Dispatch [Union City, N.J.] (June 13, 1978).

An interview with Schatell and Kamil; illustrated with a photograph of the two Cliffdwellers in Schatell's impressive Sherlock Holmes room.

C15331. Umansky, Diane. "Mrs. Hudson's Cliffdwellers Honor the Eternal Holmes," The Record [Bergen/ Passaic/Hudson Counties, N.J.] (December 26, 1979), A-14.

"Detective lives on for those who love him."

C15332. -- B3004. Eyman, Scott. "Things Still Are a Bit Irregular with Mrs. Hudson's Lodgers," Sunday Plain Dealer Magazine (November 13, 1977), 10-14. illus.

Donald E. Novorsky discusses Doyle, Holmes, Cleveland's Irregulars, and his replica of the 221b sitting-consulting room.

C15333. Davis, Connie. "Sherlock Holmes: Living Legend," Chronicle-Telegram [Elyria, Ohio] (December 4, 1979), A-11.

Deals with the society's first film, The Adventure of Charles August Milverton, and includes a photograph of Tom and Ruthann Stetak in Victorian costume posing with their collection of Sherlockiana.

C15334. Jewell, Shannon. "Sherlock Holmes Centenary to Be Celebrated," Chronicle-Telegram (November 6, 1987), 6.

Mrs. Hudson's Lodgers and the Cleveland Public Library -- with assistance from The Inverness Capers and Mycroft's Isolated Companions -- celebrate Holmes's centenary and Cleveland's part in it.

C15335. Mrs. Hudson's Lodgers. The Scarlet Letter Award.

"Given annually to the article, interview, editorial, or exposition with the greatest number of misquotes, Canonical inaccuracies, and/or poorest tone."

Recipients: 1988. Star-Leader [New Jersey] for stating that the first Sherlock Holmes story was The Scarlet Letter. -- 1991. Chris Redmond for his editorial, "The BSI Says Yes."

C15336. Perris, Barbara. "Elementary, My Dear Holmesians," Illustration by Timothy Keating. Live [Northern Ohio] (January 1987), 11-13.

"The sensational hundred-year-old murders of two Cleveland men are brought to light again by local disciples of Arthur Conan Doyle's great detective."

C15337. Segarra, Joyce. "Mystery Club to Cite Cleveland Police for Helping Sherlock Holmes in Actual Novel," The Journal Tempo [Lorain, Ohio] (November 6, 1987), 4-5.

"`Sherlock Holmes Month' [proclaimed by Mayor George Voinovich] begins with a plaque presentation to the Cleveland Police Museum in commemoration of the city's role in solving the London detective's first murder mystery."

C15338. Nieminski, John. Butter Dish Drippings, Nos. 1-3; January 1984-January 1986.

"Newsletter of The Mrs. Turner Thames Club Breakfasters, a BSI scion society of sorts."

Contents: No. 1. Yateless in Gotham. -- No. 2. Gotham Gaieties. -- No. 3. The Thames Club Is Dissolved: Famed Restaurant Gives Way to Health Food Joint: Vanishes During Night-Time; Dumb Dog Does Nothing: MTTCBers Make Do, Then Make Do-Do.

C15339. -- A4717. Enright, Robert. "The Murderous Ghazis," BSP, No. 15 (September 1966), 1-2.

A sympathetic article on a scion society, subsequently disbanded, that opposes the Establishment -- Sherlockian and otherwise. For more up-to-date information -- and straight from the "Hippies" mouth -- see Elizabeth Yew's letter in BSP, No. 17 (November 1966), 2; and Robert Enright's critical reply in BSP, No. 18 (December 1966), 3-4.

C15340. -- B3010. [Yew, Elizabeth.] The Murderous Ghazis: Principles of the Organization. [San Francisco: Privately Produced, January 1965.] 2 p.

C15341. Bourke, Brian G. "Happy 100, My Dear Holmes," Syracuse Herald-Journal (February 5, 1987). illus.

----------. ----------, LCH (May-June 1987), 6-7.

"The Mycroft Holmes Society takes its sleuthing semi-seriously."

C15342. -- B3011. P., K. "St. Louis Says Happy Birthday to Holmes," St. Louis Globe-Democrat (January 6, 1978). illus.

----------. ----------, The Treaty, 1, No. 2 (February 1978), 5.

An interview with Terry A. Klasek, founder of the society.

C15343. Plummer, Kim. "Holmes' Birthday Is No Mystery," St. Louis Globe-Democrat (January 4, 1980), 8D.

----------. ----------, PUn, 4, No. 8 (August 1980), 2.

An interview with Terry A. Klasek about the society's third annual birthday banquet.

C15344. -- B3012. Beck, Bob. "Sherlock Holmes, R.I.P.," The Columbian/People [Vancouver] (May 11, 1977), 21. illus.

Members of the society -- the men in top hats and tails; the women in Victorian dresses and black veils -- marked the anniversary of the Master's "death" at the "Reichenbach Falls" (Multnomah Falls).

C15345. -- B3013. Butler, Betty. "Tokeland Hotel Hosting Sleuths," The Daily World [Aberdeen] (May 6, 1978), A-1, A-16; "Sherlock Is Alive and Well at Tokeland," (May 29, 1978), A-1, A-16.

----------. ----------, FFTN, 8, No. 1 (December 1978), 9-12. illus.

----------. "Holmes Fans Turn Back Clock to More `Elementary' Times," Rocky Mountain News [Denver] (July 22, 1978), 72. illus.

----------. "Sherlock Holmes Fans Relive Past with Knickers, Bustles and Croquet," The Herald [New Britain, Conn.] (July 26, 1978), 11.

Sixteen members of the society held a combined scholarly and costume workshop at the century-old hotel, May 26-29. "The members made four or five costume changes daily -- from breakfast clothes to outfits for indoor exercise or outdoor sports such as croquet and kite-flying, to nearly full-dress for high tea, then to the elaborate lace, feathers, spangles and (for the men) military decorations of the dinner hour, finally to night wear for the movies."

C15346. -- B3014. Cashman, Pat. "Sherlock Holmes: Alive and Well," The Beacon [University of Portland] (May 3, 1971), 3. illus.

The twelve members of Dr. James Covert's class, "Baker Street Revisited," form an organization in order to carry on the "Sherlockian precepts" beyond the classroom.

C15347. -- B6051. Fluharty, Tom. "`The Game's Afoot, Watson!'" Photos by John Forbes. Gresham Outlook (May 10, 1978), IV, 2.

----------. ----------, FFTN, 8, No. 1 (December 1978), 14-18. illus.

On the annual Reichenbach funeral procession held at Multnomah Falls, May 6.

C15348. -- B3015. Graves, Betty Jo., and Grace Reyom. "An Interview with the G. G. and the T. A.," FFTN, 7, No. 1 (April 1977), 13-17.

Transcript of a taped interview with the 1977 Grand Goose, B. J. Graves, and the Trusted Associate, Grace Reyom.

C15349. -- B3016. The Noble and Most Singular Order of the Blue Carbuncle. The Great Charter of The Noble and Most Singular Order of the Blue Carbuncle. [Portland: Privately Produced, January 6, 1971.] [5] p.

C15350. -- B3017. Pement, Jack. "Holmes' Disciples Mull Strategies for Crashing on Hallowed Ground," The Oregon Journal (June 20, 1977), 11, 13.

An interview with the society's president and vice president, Betty Jo (B. J.) Graves and Grace Reyom, including a photograph of them in Sherlockian attire.

C15351. -- B3018. Pement, Jack. "Sherlockians Commemorate Near Tragedy," The Oregon Journal (April 21, 1978), III, 17.

----------, FFTN, 8, No. 1 (December 1978), 13-14.

C15352. -- B6052. Wohler, Milly. "Holmesian Chief Baker, Hounds, to Lend Authenticity to Sherlock Holmes Society Offering," The Oregonian (May 8, 1975), E1.

A benefit film showing of The Hound of the Baskervilles on June 1, sponsored by the Sherlock Holmes Society of Portland. Includes photographs of Portland Police Chief Bruce Baker and Jim Skelding, the society's president.

C15353. -- B6053. Wohler, Milly. "Sherlock Holmes Addicts to Honor His Birthday," The Oregonian (January 3, 1975), B1.

A full-page article about the society's annual dinner and activities, illustrated with five photographs by Don Wilson.

C15354. Butler, Betty. "Holmes' Aficionados Keep Old Days Alive," The Sunday Oregonian (September 12, 1982), C5.

More than a hundred persons attended the society's annual retreat on Willapa Bay and were treated to a Victorian Musicale produced and directed by B. J. Hale.

C15355. Doyle, Brian. "A Nostalgic Country of the Mind," Portland: The University of Portland Magazine, 12, No. 2 (Summer 1993), 16-19. illus.

An article about Holmes, Doyle, and the NMSOBC. With a full-page pen-and-ink drawing of "Sherlock Holmes" by Jean-Pierre Cagnat (France, 1991).

C15356. Pierce, J. Kingston. "Scions of a Middle-Aged Introvert ... Who Couldn't Keep His Hawk's Nose Out of Other People's Business and Wrote Trifling Monographs," Northwest Magazine (July 19, 1981), NW8, NW9. illus.

----------. ----------, CPBook, 5, No. 3 (September 1982), 483-484.

The Carbunclers in costumes held their annual Reichenbach Day celebration at Mulnomah Falls on May 2.

C15357. Snipes, K. J. "A Study of Sherlock," Gresham Outlook (March 5, 1981), 1B.

"It's not your basic literary society, it's Sherlockiamania!" (Subtitle)

Illustrated with a large photograph of Gresham resident Ron Carlson, who collects Sherlock Holmes mementoes ranging from cookbooks to a custom-made deerstalker.

C15358. -- B3019. Kaminsky, W. B. "Sherlock Holmes `Still Alive' for Noble Bachelor Scions Here," St. Louis Globe-Democrat (August 21, 1972). illus.

C15359. -- B3020. Shreffler, Philip A. "From Baker Street to Olive Street: Sherlock Holmes Lives on in St. Louis," Illustrations by Frederic Dorr Steele. St. Louisian, 5, No. 4 (April 1973), 16-22.

Covers the history and activities of the St. Louis scion, headed by Robert Ashby from 1965 to 1967 and by Philip A. Shreffler from 1969. Part of the article is devoted to "The Drawings of Frederic Steele," owned by Dr. John Crotty of St. Louis.

C15360. -- B3021. Siemer, Paul J. "Shades of Sherlock!" Pictures by Dick Weddle. St. Louis Globe-Democrat/Sunday Magazine (February 29, 1976), 6-9, 13.

Cover illustration of Charles Lavazzi of St. Louis: "wreathed in Sherlockian smoke and pondering the next deduction, [he] portrays a bearded Sherlock Holmes with his deerstalker cap, inverness cape, pipe and walking stick."

C15361. The Noble Bachelors of St. Louis. The John Hopley Neligan Cup Sailing Regatta.

"Named in honor of the brave yachtsman in Black Peter."

Review: BSJ, 42, No. 3 (September 1992), 170-171.

C15362. Shreffler, Philip A. "Murder on the K.C. Express: Sherlock Holmes Devotees Get on Track to Solve the Mystery," St. Louis Post-Dispatch (April 13, 1984), 3F, 6F. illus.

----------. ----------, MP, 5, No. 2 (August 1984), 3-6.

An account of the first railway mystery weekend (March 10-11) to be organized by a scion society of The Baker Street Irregulars.

C15363. -- B3023. Phillips, Mark. "The Non-Canonical Calabashes," Sherlock Holmes (July 1976), 56-57. (E-GO Collectors Series, No. 3)

A brief article about the society by its chairman, with photographs of him and The Sherlockian Meddler.

C15364. -- B3024. "Scotland Yard Dinery Sets Party for Sherlock Holmes," Los Angeles Herald-Examiner (January 4, 1972).

The Calabashes celebrate Holmes's birthday at the Scotland Yard restaurant.

C15365. -- B3025. Wright, Sean M. The Non-Canonical Calabashes: The Sherlock Holmes Society of Los Angeles. [n.d.]

An illustrated folded leaflet concerning the BSI and its scions, including The Non-Canonical Calabashes.

----------. ----------, HP, 1, No. 1 (March 1977), 15-21. (Plugs and Dottles).

C15366. Beck, David L. "Holmes Buffs Crack the Case of the Detective's Birthday," Press-Enterprise [Riverside, Calif.] (January 12, 1983), D-1, D-2. illus.

The Calabashes celebrate the Master's 129th birthday by attending Mrs. Hudson's Breakfast, the Silver Blaze handicap at Santa Anita, and a Birthday Dinner.

C15367. Day, Orman. "Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Midday Abduction: Sleuth's Fans Seek a Knight of Pleasure," Register [Source and date unknown].

----------. ----------, SM, 9, No. 2 (June 1981), 16-17.

The society celebrates its 10th birthday.

C15368. Farrell, John. "Simply Everyone Did Sherlock Justice," Star-News [Los Angeles] (November 14, 1980), 10. illus.

"Charlton Heston came as himself. He was the only one who did. The occasion? The annual Gasfitter's Ball of the Sherlock Holmes Society of Los Angeles."

C15369. "The Gasfitters' Ball!" Mystery, 2, No. 2 (March 1981), 29.

A note about the 1980 Gasfitter's Ball, with five photographs, including one of the featured guest, Charlton Heston.

C15370. "Holmes Buffs Lurk on Baker Street," Los Angeles Times/Metro (September 28, 1981), 1, 3. illus.

----------, SM, 9, No. 4 (December 1981), 25-27.

"Memorabilia of detective highlight Southland event." (Subtitle)

C15371. Johnson, Beth Ann. "Resident Is `Super Sleuth' Fan," Burbank Daily Review (December 26, 1980).

----------. ----------, SM, 9, No. 1 (February 1981), 14.

An interview with Nancy Senter.

C15372. Larsen, Robin. "Holmes Sweet Holmes: Baker Street Duo Does It Again," [Illustration by Rory Vottola]. The Tides [Los Angeles Harbor College] (January 15, 1981).

----------. ----------, SM, 9. No. 1 (February 1981), 22-23.

C15373. Manna, Sal. "They've Deduced That Sherlock Holmes Never Died," Los Angeles Herald Examiner (January 28, 1981), D-3, D-7. illus.

----------. ----------, SM, 9, No. 1 (February 1981), 24-25.

C15374. Mills, Nancy. "Holmes, Sweet Holmes," International Herald Tribune [London and Paris] (May 27, 1983).

Members of the Los Angeles Sherlock Holmes Society congregated once again to pay homage to the world's greatest detective.

C15375. Mills, Nancy. "Non-Canonical Calabashes Pore Over Canon of World's Greatest Detective," Los Angeles Times/Calendar (July 11, 1982), 6-7.

Seventy-eight of the society's 400 members met at O'Shaughnessy's Restaurant in downtown Los Angeles to pay homage to the Master. The article is illustrated with photographs of Robert Brown, Willis Frick, Jerry Kegley, Trudi Dieterle, and Sean Wright.

C15376. Milstein, Marti. "Report on the Centennial Celebration of `A Study in Scarlet,'" SM, 9, No. 2 (June 1981), 22-24. illus. (The Clay Pit)

C15377. Morrison, Patti. "To Houndstooth Caps and Watson," Los Angeles Times (January [?], 1981), 1, 3. illus

----------. ----------, SM, 9. No. 1 (February 1981). 20-21.

----------. ----------, CPBook, 4, No. 1 (March 1981), 327.

"Sherlock Holmes fans celebrate centennial."

C15378. Oates, Marylouise. "Gasfitters' Ball." Los Angeles Times/View (November 11, 1980), 1, 10. illus.

"A Victorian night on the town."

C15379. Pool, Bob. "The Game Is Afoot for Griffith Park Irregulars," Los Angeles Times (May 5, 1991), B1, B5.

"Sherlock Holmes: Fans of the English sleuth re-enact Reichenbach Falls episode, despite a lack of water."

With a photograph of several Calabashes, including Sean Wright who played Watson.

C15380. Reinhart, Dorothy. "Sherlock Holmes Declared Born-Again Californian," Hollywood Independent (January 1981), 1-2. illus.

----------. ----------, SM, 9, No. 1 (February 1981), 16-17.

"Historic meeting celebrated."

C15381. Rudolph, Joyce. "Holmes Fans Toast to 100th Year Anniversary," Burbank Daily Review (January 14, 1981), 11. illus.

----------. ----------, SM, 9, No. 1 (February 1981), 18-19.

C15382. Schaaf, Miv. "The Bradbury Building Irregulars," Los Angeles Times (November 7, 1979), IV. (Things)

----------. ----------, SM, 7, No. 4 (December 1979), 46.

A delightful account of the 3rd annual Gasfitters' Ball.

C15383. Wilner, Paul. "The Mystifying Case of the Non-Canonical Calabashes," Los Angeles Herald Examiner (June 22, 1980), E-1, E-6. illus.

----------. ----------, SM, 8, No. 3 (August 1980), 12-13.

----------. ----------, CPBook, 4, No. 1 (March 1981), 331-332.

C15384. Marrs, Jim. "Fans Sure Locked Onto Detective's Location," Fort Worth Star-Telegram (January 4, 1980), 1-2. illus.

An interview with Steven S. Stavron concerning a new scion society for former Tarrant County members of The Crew of the Barque Lone Star.

C15385. Culpepper, Jerri. "Elementary, My Dear Watson! Scion Studies Sherlock Holmes," The Norman Transcript (January 24, 1984), 1-2.

With a photograph of Jim Hawkins, founder of the Norman scion society, examining some of his Holmes memorabilia.

C15386. Braid, Barbara. "The Pip Anniversary," The Ritual, No. 11 (Spring 1993), 23-25.

A review of the society's 5th birthday party at the Huddersfield Hotel on January 23, 1993.

C15387. Greenhalf, Jim. "Dark Doings in the Depths of Dartmoor," Telegraph & Argus [Bradford] (August 31, 1988). illus.

An interview with Bradford-born Harry Fletcher, a painter and friend of Doyle's; and Kathryn White and David Stuart Davies of The Northern Musgraves.

C15388. White, Kathryn. "Along the Yew Alley," The Ritual, No. 3 (Spring 1989), 12-13.

An account of the society's visit to Stonyhurst College on November 5, 1988.

C15389. White, Kathryn. "The Northern Musgraves," The Telegraph, 2, No. 1 (October 1992), 13-14.

A brief history of the society and its activities.

C15390. White, Kathryn, and David Stuart Davies. "The Northern Musgraves' Rise to Prominence," SHG, No. 1 (May 4, 1991), 18-19.

Includes a photograph of the co-presidents "of a lively society" and a membership announcement on page 23.

C15391. Wiggins, Elizabeth. "The 1992 Birthday Celebration," The Ritual, No. 9 (Spring 1992), 21-22.

A report on the annual dinner by the editor of The Sherlock Holmes Gazette.

C15392. -- B3026. Crawford, Bryce L., Jr. "Introduction," Cultivating Sherlock Holmes. Edited by Bryce L. Crawford, Jr., and Joseph B. Connors. La Crosse, Wis.: Published by the Sumac Press for the Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota, [1978]. p. 6-9.

The history of the society is traced in this introductory essay.

C15393. -- B3027. Fisher, John D. "Sherlock Holmes' Fans Celebrate the Master's Birthday," Minnesota Daily (January 6, 1975), 5, 16. illus.

C15394. -- B3028. "He's 106 [sic], Retired in Sussex and an Irregular's Fellow," The Minneapolis Star (March 30, 1972).

An interview with Professor E. W. McDiarmid about the Master and the Norwegian Explorers.

C15395. -- B3029. Hosmanek, Jane. "Holmes' Followers Don't Think He's So Elementary," The Minneapolis Star (January 24, 1978), 1C, 4C. illus.

C15396. -- B3030. Lundegaard, Bob. "Local Group of Sherlock Holmes Lovers Declines," Minneapolis Tribune (March 6, 1966), E2.

C15397. -- B3031. McLachlan, Alden. "Did Holmes' Tales Serve to Inspire Jeeves' Career?" The Minneapolis Star (June 1, 1972), 4B.

C15398. Canton, Rolf John. "The Founding Lunch," Explorations, No. 20 (December 1992), 8.

A verse in five stanzas relating how the society was founded.

C15399. Cox, J. Randolph. "Historical Explorations," ELS, No. 1 (Summer 1989), 1-3.

The text of a talk on the history of the society at his 40th anniversary meeting, observed on May 13, 1989.

C15400. The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota. A History & An Invitation. [La Crosse, Wis.: Sumac Press, 1982.] [8] p.

Limited to 400 copies.

A brochure adapted from the introduction by Bryce Crawford, Jr., to Cultivating Sherlock Holmes and with a membership invitation by E. W. McDiarmid.

C15401. The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota. Membership Directory. August 1991- .

Annual listings of some 300 members, with separate lists for officers and investitured members of BSI and ASH.

C15402. The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota. A Study in Song: A Musical Tribute to the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Luther Northwestern Seminary Chapel, St. Paul, June 21, 1990.

An invitation to this special event, featuring The Red-Throated League Singers: Julie Schramke, soprano; Bill Teeple, tenor; Robert Brusic, baritone; Rolf John Canton, baritone; Jan Russell, mezzo-soprano; Mark Sedio, piano, organ.

C15403. Seestadt, Robert. "If Holmes Were Alive ...," Minnesota Monthly, 13, No. 9 (September 1979), 46.

The Friends of Special Collections and The Norwegian Explorers gathered to mark the opening of a Holmes exhibit featuring items in the Hench collection. Don Shelby discussed how in today's world Holmes probably would have been a television reporter. Dr. James Shannon followed with remarks on the university of Sherlock Holmes, why Holmes was as much an apostle of the virtues of Victorian England as Cecil Rhodes or Benjamin Disraeli, and then recounted the origin of the name of The Norwegian Explorers.

C15404. Southworth, Bruce. "Celebrating Our First 40 Years of Keeping Green the Memory of Sherlock Holmes," Explorations, Nos. 1-2 (Spring-Summer 1989), 7.

The Norwegian Explorers celebrated their 40th anniversary at the Hyde Park restaurant in St. Paul on May 13. Special guests were founders E. W. (Mac) McDiarmid, Bryce Crawford, E. W. Ziebarth, and Raymond Shove.

C15405. Southworth, Bruce. "Fortieth Anniversary Sentiments," ELS, No. 1 (Summer 1989), 4-7.

Sixteen greetings and congratulatory messages from societies and Sherlockians that were read at the 40th anniversary meeting.

C15406. Wiggins, Elizabeth. "Explorers' Big Contribution to Literature," SHG, No. 7 (Summer 1993), 35. illus.

A brief history of the society, its impressive publications, Reichenbach memorial plaque, and support of the Doyle/Holmes collection at the University of Minnesota.

C15407. Winegar, Karin. "At 129, Sherlock Holmes' Signs of Literary Life Still Vital to His Fans," Minneapolis Star and Tribune (January 6, 1983), 1C-2C.

With a photograph of E. W. McDiarmid and Andrew Malec, and a drawing of Holmes by Robert H. Whiten.

C15408. -- B3032. Overn, Joanna. "A Case of Identity," JAMS, 1, No. 1 (Spring 1972), 2-3.

Vital statistics on The Amateur Mendicant Society of Madison, Wisconsin (renamed The Notorious Canary-Trainers).

C15409. Thomson, Linda. "Sherlockians Follow Trail of Baker Street Sleuth," The Capital Times/Off Hours [Madison, Wis.] (November 1, 1979), 6-7, 11. illus.

Includes a quiz by Thomas Drucker.

C15410. -- B6054. "A Birthday Party Across the Street from 221," CHJ, 1, No. 2 (February 1979), 2-3.

An account of the society's 3rd annual banquet on the occasion of Sherlock Holmes's 125th birthday; with a photograph of those in attendance.

C15411. "Club Solves Sherlock's Old Riddles," The Albuquerque Tribune (January 3, 1986), F-15. illus.

"The game is always afoot for The Occupants of the Empty House, a group of Sherlock Holmes buffs who revel in theorizing -- and poking holes in theories -- about the exploits of the famous detective."

C15412. [Cochran, William R.] "A Front Door, a Back Door, and Everything in Between," CHJ, 9, No. 4 (April 1987), 2-6.

A brief history of the society and its journal on the occasion of the 100th issue of CHJ. With photographs of the 1st and 10th anniversary meetings.

C15413. Davison, Jane L. "Sherlock Holmes," DuQuoin Evening Call (November 18, 1987), 1. illus.

"Dozens of Sherlockians gather in DuQuoin for 100th anniversary of `Study in Scarlet.'" (Subtitle)

C15414. Downs, Chanda. "Sherlock Holmes, Alive and Well and Living in Southern Illinois," The Daily American [West Frankfort] (January 27, 1983), 5, 12. illus.

----------. ----------, The Daily Republican [Marion] (January 29, 1983).

C15415. The Occupants of the Empty House. ["Toasts at the 17th Annual Meeting"], CHJ, 15, No. 5 (May 1993), 2-3.

Contents: A Crowning Toast: Queen Victoria, by Janet and David Bensley. -- A Canonical Toast: Sherlock Holmes, by Jack Crelling. -- A Companionable Toast: Dr. John H. Watson, by Cathy Skinion. -- A Breakfast Toast: Mrs. Hudson, by Stan Tinsley.

C15416. -- A4711. Buchwald, Art. "Old Soldiers of Baker Street," New York Herald Tribune (March 30, 1952).

----------. ----------, CPBook, 1, No. 1 (Summer 1964), 8.

An interview with Lt. Rabe in which he discusses the military branch of BSI and its research on the writings of Dr. Watson.

C15417. Rabe, W. T. "Report from The Soo," CH, 5, No. 4 (Summer 1982), 27.

A brief account of the early history and activities of The Old SOB's.

C15418. [Ruyle, John.] The Old Soldiers of Quaker Street combined their sixth annual meeting with the seasonal Arthur Conan Broil for Spring 1985, Saturday afternoon, April 27, at Villa Dowson. [Berkeley, Calif.]: Printed by The Iron Dyke Company; Chester Wilcox, Chief Foreman, 1985. 1 folded program.

"Baron & Baroness Dowson present The Return of Nigel Goose, featuring traditional Michaelmas goose and a remarkable desert unknown to science. Special guests: Jan Bull and Karen Henry. Owing to circumstances beyond our control, The Muscatel Ritual will not be observed."

Limited to 15 copies.

C15419. Lightman, Daniel. "I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere," [Source unknown] (November 17, 1989). illus.

----------. ----------, BSN, 7, No. 1 (Hilary Term 1990), 14.

The 6th annual James Moriarty Memorial Convention prompted this article about the Society's activities. With a photo of Matthew Brookes, resident, and David White presenting a society tie to Edward Woodward during the filming of The Napoleon of Crime (Hands of a Murderer).

C15420. Mortimore, Roger. "Why Should You Wish to Go into So Terrible a Place?" BSN, 5, No. 1 (Hilary Term 1988), 3-4.

An account of the society's trip to Cambridge in 1988.

C15421. "The Oxford University Sherlock Holmes Society Annual Dinner 1990," BSN, 7, No. 1 (Hilary Term 1990), 12-13.

A photocopy of the announcement, program, menu, and photograph of the members, with a brief commentary by David White.

C15422. Partridge, Debbie. "Strewth! Amazing Case of the Tripple Sleuth," Oxford Mail (May 9, 1985).

----------. ----------, BSN, 2, No. 2 (Trinity Term 1985), 6.

The author "stalks down the followers of Sherlock Holmes." With a photograph of Roger Mortimer, David Penn, and Colin Whorlow.

C15423. Eckrich, Joseph J. "The Genesis of a Scion," P&D, No. 127 (April 1989), 3, 5, 7. (Sherlockian Byways)

A further example of "Christopher Morley's disease," the founding of a St. Louis scion.

C15424. Richards, Chrissie. "Holmes Boy," The Riverfront Times [St. Louis] (May 16-22, 1990), 7.

A brief article about the society and its founder, Joseph J. Eckrich.

C15425. -- B3033. Ashman, Peter G. The Pawky Humorists: A Sherlockian Punster's Scion Society. [Charlottesville, Va.: Privately Produced], September 1, 1974. 7 p.

A letter describing the formation of this new scion -- "dedicated to the Sherlockian pun and punster." Also includes a list of gastronomical titles for the sixty tales, from A Toddy in Scarlet to The Retired Collardman, and the society's "Constitution and Bye-Laws."

C15426. Davidson, Jim. "Film Festival on the Trail of Sherlock Holmes," Pittsburgh Press (October 23, 1981), A-16.

The Pennsylvania Small Arms company sponsors a film program on November 7 at the St. Francis Academy.

C15427. Herron, Clara. "Classic Fiction `Fan Clubs' Keep Fires Burning," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (January 4, 1986), 17-18. illus.

Mt. Lebanon Police Chief David Varrelman and his wife Betty host birthday party for Holmes.

C15428. Sachs, Sylvia. "It's Elementary to This Group," Pittsburgh Press (May 29, 1980), B-6.

"Sherlock Holmes star of weekend fest." With photographs of Police Chief Dave Varrelman, Diane Mettler, and Dr. Omar Butta.

C15429. -- B3034. "Baker Street Irregulars Gather," St. Petersburg Independent (October 24, 1977), 3-B.

----------, CPBook, 1, No. 1 (November 1977), 15.

A photograph of several members of the society.

C15430. -- B3035. "Baker Street Irregulars Meet," The Islander [Anna Maria] (April 21, 1977).

Announces a meeting of The Pleasant Places of Florida, April 23; illustrated with a photograph of the Rev. Dr. Benton Wood.

C15431. -- B3036. Bothwell, Dick. "They Love Sherlock on Holmes Beach," St. Petersburg Times/Floridian (June 4, 1978), 22-23. illus.

----------. ----------, CPBook, 2, No. 1 (January 1979), 108-110.

C15432. -- B3037. Fritz, Marjorie. "Sherlock Lives on Holmes Beach," Photography: Norman Smith. The Bradenton Herald Manatee Magazine (May 15, 1977), 6-7.

----------. ----------, CPBook, 1, No. 3 (May 1978), 71-72.

Includes photographs of the Rev. Wood and other members of the scion.

C15433. -- B3038. Wood, Benton. "`The Game's Afoot' in Holmes Beach Sat.," The Islander (April 19, 1978). illus.

----------. ----------, CPBook, 1, No. 3 (May 1978), 70.

C15434. Denton, Ilene J. "The Baker Street Mystique: Guess Where Madcap Sherlockians Meet to Do Their Holmes-work?" Clubhouse [Sarasota] (September 1980), 44. illus.

----------. ----------, PPofFC, No. 52 (October 7, 1980), insert (A).

"There's a club for Sherlock Holmes fans in, you guessed it, Holmes Beach."

C15435. Kipling, Kay. "A Fictional Sleuth Finds a Following," The Bradenton Herald (October 4, 1979), D-1, D-3.

With an illustration of Holmes by Keith Watterson and a photograph of the Rev. Dr. Benton Wood.

C15436. Norwood, Carolyne. "Sherlock Holmes Is Alive and Well," The Islander (May 6, 1982), II, 1.

An article about the society's 7th annual gathering and exhibit of Sherlockian collectibles at the Church of the Annunciation. Also discussed is Benton Wood, rector of the Church and recorder for the society. The article is illustrated with a pen-and-ink sketch of Dr. Wood by Jeff Huddleston and three photographs, one of which shows a cake resembling a leather bound book of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

C15437. Pollak, Marsha. "Report from Florida," CH, 6, No. 3 (Spring 1983), 21-22.

An interesting commentary on the activities of the PPofF.

C15438. [Wood, Benton, comp.] Handbook & Roster of The Pleasant Places of Florida (Founded: 1972), A Corresponding Scion of The Baker Street Irregulars. Ellenton: May 1993. 22 p.

Limited, numbered edition.

Contents: History of PPofF. -- Photograph of Leslie Marshall. -- Scion Publications. Gatherings and Special Events. -- The Rota: Resident Members, Non-Resident Members, Honorary Members. -- Other Florida Sherlockian Societies.

C15439. Furry, Bill. "The Mystery of Pondicherry Lodge," Illustrated by Troy Taylor and John Brousch. Illinois Times (February 6, 1992).

"Springfield's greatest detective: Sherlock Holmes."

C15440. Schulz, Theodore G. "The Praed Street Irregulars," BSJ, 33, No. 3 (September 1983), 172. (Letters to Baker Street)

The new Lord Warden of the Pontine Marshes announces the recrudescence of the PSI, as a respectful spoof of the BSI and in tribute to August Derleth and Luther Norris.

C15441. -- B3039. "`Priory Scholars' to Study Holmes' Life," The Wick [Fenwick High School] (September 29, 1966), 3.

On the founding of this scion by Fathers Cochran and Schwind.

C15442. -- A4731. Page, Andrew. "`Gentlemen, Let Me Introduce You to...,'" HO, 1, No. 1 (March 1971), 2-5.

An introduction to the first issue of The Holmesian Observer, explaining the procedures of The Priory School of New York, and giving information on its official publication, officers, and requirements for membership.

C15443. -- A4732. Page, Andrew, ed. An Introduction to Sherlock Holmes. Bronx, N.Y.: The Priory School of New York and The Baker Street Pageboys, May 17, 1971. [8] p.

"With information about all Sherlockian activities and the Constitution of The Priory School of New York." (Subtitle)

C15444. -- B3040. [Page, Andrew.] "The Priory School History," HO Annual, No. 1 (1971), 1-2.

C15445. -- B3041. Cheney, Lynne. "Who Ordered the Rare Roast Beef? I Did, Said the Grosvenor Square Furniture Van: Dinner with the Sherlockians of Washington," The Sunday Star/Washington (June 18, 1972), 14-17.

An excellent account of Peter Blau's Red Circle meetings and Sherlockian activities. Includes a drawing of the capitol dome embellished with a deerstalker and curved pipe.

C15446. -- B3043. Ryan, William F. "From Inside the Red Circle," The Rosslyn Review, 6, No. 21 (July 19, 1973), 3. ("Birdcage on My Foot")

Impressions of a Red Circle meeting, attended by the author and Sharon Fraley. Illustrated with a photograph of Jon L. Lellenberg and Bill Ryan.

C15447. -- B3044. White, Jean M. "Elementary, Sherlock Holmes, My Red Circle Friends," The Washington Post (December 5, 1977), B1, B11.

----------, CPBook, 1, No. 3 (May 1978), 56-58.

----------. "When the Red Circle Meets, It's Always on Baker Street," PUn, 2, No. 9 (September 1978), 2.

Illustrated with photographs of Dorothy Bissonette and Peter E. Blau.

C15448. Geracimos, Ann. "Holmes Is Where Heart Is for Red Circle," The Washington Times (December 14, 1987), E1, E6. illus.

With photographs of Red Circle member Helen Wesson and her model of 221b Baker Street.

C15449. Moroney, Mary Jean. "The Red Circle Is a Sherlock Admiration Society," Illustration by Fran Ziegler. Northern Virginia Journal (January 9, 1981), B1, B3.

C15450. Wesson, Sheldon. "The Silver Blaze (Southern Division): Four Tributes," BSJ, 33, No. 3 (September 1983), 168-169.

Contents: Heroic Rumination in Free Verse Upon the Running of The Silver Blaze (1978). -- A Multiple Toast (1980). -- Oriental Perceptions (1982). -- The Toast: In the Style of the Musgrave Ritual (1983).

C15451. Musto, David F. "Sherlock Holmes in the Soviet Union," BSJ, 41, No. 2 (June 1991), 72-74.

The story of the first scion society in the Soviet Union, including a translation of the minutes of the organizing meeting on October 2, 1990.

C15452. Geisser, Markus. "Weekend at Meiringen," Thames' Treasures, Nos. 2-3 (Winter 1990-Spring 1991). illus.

A report on the society's first meeting, September 28, 1990. The only Sherlock Holmes Society in Switzerland, The Reichenbach Irregulars was formed in June 1989.

C15453. Geisser, Markus. "... To Join Our Friends at Lucerne," RJ, No. 5 (Spring-Summer 1993), 17.

A report on the society's first autumn meeting outside Meiringen.

C15454. Meer, Michael A. "Luzern Is Fantastic!" RJ, No. 5 (Spring-Summer 1993), 13. illus.

Text in German.

The Reichenbach Irregulars investigate the old town of Lucerne.

C15455. Wiggins, Elizabeth. "More Action Than Planned," SHG, No. 3 (November 1991-February 1992), 35.

An account of the author's action-packed weekend with The Reichenbach Irregulars.

C15456. "The Reichenbach Irregulars," VA, 1, No. 1 (June 1991), 27-28.

"Based on an original article in Baker Street Pages."

C15457. -- B6055. Gibson, John B. "Teachers Form Society to Examine Super Sleuth," The Valley News Dispatch (January 4, 1979).

Illustrated with photographs of the two founders, George R. Skornickel, Jr., and Joseph Brell, and a drawing of Holmes by R. Tutka.

C15458. Posney, Linda. "Happy Birthday, Sherlock Holmes," SP, 4, No. 2 (January 1982), 11-14.

Highlights of the society's celebration on January 23 of Holmes's 128th birthday, followed by another account in verse.

C15459. -- B3045. Branin, Jeannette. "Holmes: An Elementary Truth," The San Diego Union (January 5, 1978), A-17.

Includes a photograph of the chapter's founder and president, John T. Holt in Sherlockian attire.

C15460. -- A4739. The Scandalous Bohemians of New Jersey. "Constitution," SS, 1, No. 1 (January 1971).

Issued as a separate sheet (2 p.)

C15461. -- B3046. Betzner, Ray. "A Home Away from Holmes," Illustration by Sue. Daily Athenaeum [West Virginia University, Morgantown] (October 16, 1975).

Andrew Fusco, John Stasny, and Henry Gould are interviewed about their society. Because the article mentions that the membership is restricted to males, a series of mostly tongue-in-cheek letters to the editor were written by Anne-Marie Deutsch, Psychology Dept. (October 30), Paul R. Waibel, History Dept. (October 31), J. Watson, history graduate student (November 4), Aleta N. Daley, English graduate student (November 13), and Jonathan Cohen, freshman (December 9).

C15462. -- B6056. Moroney, Mary Jean. "They Are `Keeping the Memory of the Master Green,'" Dominion-Post [Morgantown, W. Va.] (January 6, 1979), 3-A. illus.

C15463. -- B3047. "Quick, Watson! Baker Street Irregulars Now Have `Scion of Four' in Morgantown," [Source unknown] (March 12, 1952), 1-2.

C15464. De Vore, Sheryl. "Sherlock Holmes Lives!" A Pioneer Press Newspaper (February 1, 1990), 159, 164. illus.

"Scotland Yarders debate mysteries of puzzling sleuth."