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Baker Street Journal Contest Open Through March 21

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Have you been to the <a href="http://bakerstreetjournal.com/">Baker Street Journal</a> Web site recently? Last year, we redesigned it so that it was more user-friendly and a little better looking. We tried to give it a little variety by selecting images that were either visually or topically tied to the subject on the page.<br />
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If you haven't had a look, now is your chance. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Until March 21 - the first day of spring - we're running a contest which will make you eligible to receive an entire year of the Journal, plus a Christmas Annual, for free</span>.<br />
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Here's how the contest will work:</h4>
On the <a href="http://bakerstreetjournal.com/">BSJ Web site</a> are images that run across <span style="font-style: italic;">the top of the page</span>; some of these are Canonical - that is, they are illustrations from within the pages of the original stories.  There are 14 different illustrations from the Canon.<br />
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<li>Submit the name of the page on the BSJ site and the story from which its corresponding image is taken (e.g., Home Page, Name of Story)</li>
<li>Contest closes at 12:01 p.m. on March 21</li>
<li>Only one entry per person</li>
<li>3 winners will be selected at random from all submitted entries that contain the correct 14 stories</li>
<li>Current BSJ subscribers may elect to extend their subscription one year or to give away a subscription to an individual or institution</li>
<li>Submit your entry to me by <a href="mailto://bakerstreetblog@gmail.com/?subject=Contest">clicking this link</a></li>
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Please pass this post on to anyone who is interested.  And feel free to contact me with any questions.<br />
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Baker Street Journal Contest Open Through March 21

"I have endeavoured to illustrate" [RESI] Have you been to the Baker Street Journal Web site recently? Last year, we redesig...

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Translation Now Available on IHOSE Site

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Last year, I noted that this blog has readers from all over the globe; see my original post, <a href="http://bakerstreetjournal.blogspot.com/2006/06/blog-post.html">"...Among the Crowds Who Were Gathered from All Nations..."</a><br />
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My international readers therefore will be relieved to know that there is a new addition to the site.  Over in the right column, you'll note that I've included a "Translate This Site" link.  With a simple click on any of the buttons, you'll be able to translate the blog into:<br />
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Other languages will be added as Google develops additional tools.  In the meantime, please pass this link along to your fellow countrymen so that they may enjoy the Baker Street Blog in their native language.<br />
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Merci. Danke. Grazie. Obrigado. Gracias. ありがとう.  당신을 감사하십시오.  谢谢.<br />
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Translation Now Available on IHOSE Site

"he is now translating my small works" [SIGN] Last year, I noted that this blog has readers from all over the globe; see my ori...

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"Wearing Away Before My Eyes" [DANC]

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Actor <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0912248/">Derek Waring</a> has passed away.<br />
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Known mostly for the comedy series <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moody_and_Pegg">Moody & Pegg</a> and his work on the stage, he has a few connections to the world of Sherlock Holmes.  He played Henri Fournaye in the BBC TV production of "The Second Stain" with Peter Cushing.  He played Dr. Watson in Leslie Bricusse's short-lived "Sherlock Holmes - The Musical."<br />
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And, most interestingly, his daughter, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0912246/">Amanda Waring</a>, played Violet Westbury in the Granada production of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00008YLTJ?ie=UTF8&tag=thebakerstree-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00008YLTJ">The Bruce Partington Plans</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00008YLTJ" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" />.<br />
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<a href="http://news.independent.co.uk/people/obituaries/article2296817.ece">His obituary</a> is available from Independent Online.<br />
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"Wearing Away Before My Eyes" [DANC]

"wearing away before my eyes" [DANC] Actor Derek Waring has passed away. Known mostly for the comedy series Moody & P...

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An Expatriate Workaround for the Undershaw Petition

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It's encouraging to know that we supporters of Conan Doyle don't take things lying down. The <a href="http://bakerstreetjournal.blogspot.com/2007/02/i-can-hardly-explain-it-nobl.html">recent news about Undershaw</a> being granted only Grade II status - and not the more significant<br />
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There is <a href="http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Undershaw/">a petition available for signing</a> to  get Tessa Jowells to come to her senses:<br />
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We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to change TESSA JOWELLS mind about Undershaw...</blockquote>
The petition states that one must be a British citizen (or an expatriate) to participate.  But with a valid email address and - an address of - oh, I don't know - something like 221B Baker Street, Westminster, London, NW1 3AN - one might be able to join the ranks...<br />
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An Expatriate Workaround for the Undershaw Petition

"Shall I sign here?" [BLAC] It's encouraging to know that we supporters of Conan Doyle don't take things lying down...

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"Sherlock Holmes Baffled" Was the First Holmes Film

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"the baffled look upon Holmes's face" [CHAS]</h4>
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In 1903, Thomas Edison produced the film in which Sherlock Holmes made his debut on the silver screen.  The silent film, just under a minute in length, was called <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eO3EbFG0ak">Sherlock Holmes Baffled</a> and we have the pleasure to share it with you here.<br />
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"Sherlock Holmes Baffled" Was the First Holmes Film

"the baffled look upon Holmes's face" [CHAS] In 1903, Thomas Edison produced the film in which Sherlock Holmes made his d...

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Sherlock Holmes Weekend in Cape May

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This is the first of a couple of travel-related posts that we'd like to share with you.  For Sherlockians willing to travel (or lucky enough to live in areas with active societies or related events), there is never a dearth of activity.<br />
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For those of you living in or traveling to the Mid-Atlantic area of the eastern United States, you should be aware that Cape May, NJ is holding its annual <a href="http://www.capemaymac.org/Tours-Events/Holmes/sherlockholmes.htm">Sherlock Holmes Weekend</a> from March 2-4, 2007 and again from November 2-4, 2007:<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">The Game's Afoot - Friday evening, 8:30 p.m.</span><br />
Join your fellow “partners in crime” for an exciting evening, as former   President Benjamin Harrison joins the mayor and other dignitaries to honor   the English duo. Mayhem ensues. The President is attacked. The mayor is   appalled. Watson is perplexed. Holmes consults with the Capitol Gentlemen,   fearing he is dealing with ruthless miscreants who would destroy the very   foundations of this nation, during its time of greatest economic upheaval.  And so it begins again for Holmes and Watson.   Start to formulate your theories as Holmes and Watson set about solving   the case at hand. The evening includes desserts, coffee and tea. A cash bar   will be available. Registration begins at 8:00 p.m. and doors open for seating at   8:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for Victorian costumes.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Search for Clues Tour - Saturday afternoon, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.</span><br />
Continue your search for the solution to the crime as you visit six of Cape  May’s Victorian treasures. Perhaps you will encounter Holmes and Watson on their  quest for clues as you enjoy your self-guided tour. Complete the answer sheet as  you tour and maybe you will be the grand prizewinner!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">The Game Continues in Mr. Holmes' Study - Saturday afternoon, 3:30 p.m.</span><br />
It’s time to adjourn to Mr. Holmes’ study to witness the world’s foremost   consulting detective as he unveils the clues to our mystery. How have you   fared in your search? Is it really elementary? Have you matched wits with   the celebrated detective? After the clues are revealed, it’s time for the   fun – look-alike contests and more best-dressed Victorians.<br />
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Holmes Unlocks the Mystery! - Sunday, 12:30 p.m.</span><br />
Enjoy a hearty brunch with Mr. Holmes, Dr. Watson and the full cast of   characters. Is the villain among us? Have you chosen well? Once the mystery   is solved, the winners will be announced, and grand prizes awarded. You need   not be present to win!<br />
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Dinner on the Orient Express - Saturday, 7:30 p.m.</span><br />
All aboard at the Mad Batter! Enjoy a five-course dinner inspired by the   menu served to passengers on this famous locomotive and play along to solve   the murder mystery. Period costume is highly encouraged. Prizes for best   costume and solving the mystery. Limited to 60.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">East Lynne Theatre Company - Saturday, 8:00 p.m.</span><br />
The East Lynne Theater Company presents Sherlock Holmes mysteries in the   style of a 1930’s radio broadcast, complete with sound effects. Performances   begin at 8:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Decatur and Hughes Sts.</blockquote>
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Please visit the <a href="http://www.capemaymac.org/Tours-Events/Holmes/sherlockholmes.htm#The%20Game%27s%20Afoot">Sherlock Holmes Weekend</a> page of the Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts site for additional information and for ordering tickets.  They also have overnight packages available. Good luck!

Sherlock Holmes Weekend in Cape May

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by Scott Monty

Favorite Sherlock Holmeses — Part 1

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Every Sherlockian we have met (and we tend to "work a room" pretty effectively at events) has his or her personal favorite Holmes and Watson pairing from the silver screen or small screen.  And invariably, I find that the emotional attachment is linked to a first exposure to Holmes.<br />
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For example, there are many Sherlockians - of varying generations - who first discovered the Holmes of the screen through <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Rathbone%20Sherlock%20Holmes&tag=thebakerstree-20&index=dvd&amp;amp;amp;linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Basil Rathbone</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> and will not be swayed from thinking that he is the best Holmes to occupy celluloid.  There are equally staunch supporters in the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Jeremy%20Brett%20Sherlock%20Holmes&tag=thebakerstree-20&index=dvd&amp;amp;amp;linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Jeremy Brett</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> camp.<br />
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The more dedicated and studied Sherlockians who follow one-time appearances, rarely-seen footage, or actors of less acclaim may have other favorites such as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Arthur%20Wontner%20Sherlock&tag=thebakerstree-20&index=dvd&amp;amp;linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Arthur Wontner</a>,<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" />Douglas Wilmer, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Private%20Life%20Sherlock%20Holmes&tag=thebakerstree-20&index=dvd&amp;amp;linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Robert Stephens</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" />or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Peter%20Cushing%20Sherlock&tag=thebakerstree-20&index=dvd&amp;amp;linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Peter Cushing</a>.<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /><br />
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By way of reference, Sherlockian Bob Byrne runs a site called <a href="http://www.holmesonscreen.com/indexFPGallery.htm">Sherlock Holmes on Oxford Lane</a>, in which he has two pages of note related to the topic here:<br />
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<li>A comprehensive listing of actors that have portrayed Holmes on the SH Actor's Gallery</li>
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Do you have a favorite that we've missed here?  Feel free to leave a comment.  And stay tuned for Part 2 of this thread, in which we'll discuss another angle on favorites.<br />
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Favorite Sherlock Holmeses — Part 1

"that's my reading of the first half" [VALL] Every Sherlockian we have met (and we tend to "work a room" prett...

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The Origins of Our Site's Logo

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In February 2007, we discovered the blog of <a href="http://ernie-gilbert.blogspot.com/index.html">Ernie Gilbert</a>, an animation designer / art director.  He works on the animated show <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fairly_OddParents"><i>The Fairly OddParents</i></a>, which is second in popularity on Nickolodeon only to SpongeBob Squarepants. Fans of the show may be aware that he depicted Sherlock Holmes in one of the episodes.<br />
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The image below shows the early sketches for the final version of Sherlock Holmes:<br />
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We asked Ernie if we could use his design for our site's logo and he complied, even colorizing the initial design for us:<br />
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And we don't think is is a coincidence, but Ernie's profile lists They Might Be Giants as one of his favorite bands. A true Sherlockian.<br />
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Ernie can now be found at <a href="http://www.erniegilbert.com/" target="_blank">Ernie's Pad</a>.<br />
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The Origins of Our Site's Logo

"Odd, Watson - very odd!" [SOLI] In February 2007, we discovered the blog of Ernie Gilbert , an animation designer / art dire...

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"Keen As Mustard" [COPP]

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In this posting, we're violating an unspoken rule put in place for the blog.  Once we began using post titles that were Canonical quotes, we vowed to find a unique quote for every entry.  In this case, we're at a loss - how often do you come up against a Sherlock Holmes-related mustard story?<br />
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As mentioned in <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2007/02/much-shocked-by-death-houn_9.html" target="_blank">the preceding post</a>, Ian Richardson died last week.  But what do the American papers remember him for? Here are two short videos that demonstrate their artistic knowledge.  Sad, really.<br />
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"Keen As Mustard" [COPP]

"keen as mustard" [COPP] In this posting, we're violating an unspoken rule put in place for the blog. Once we began usin...

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Remembering Ian Richardson

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Fans of Sherlock Holmes and of the stage will no doubt be saddened and shocked to learn of the death of <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0007183/">Ian Richardson</a> [IMBD profile]. Richardson, known for his sonorous voice and commanding presence died suddenly at the age of 72.  Details of his death <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6346301.stm">are available from the BBC</a>.<br />
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Personally, we have to admit that we're devastated — Richardson was a favorite British actor.<br />
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Hailing from Edinburgh, just like Conan Doyle, Richardson is known to Sherlockians for his portrayal of the great detective in two films, <i><a href="https://amzn.to/3Jinzhk">The Sign of Four</a> </i><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;l=ur2&o=1" style="border: medium none; margin: 0px;" width="1" />and <a href="https://amzn.to/3JlnoSh"><i>The Hound of the Baskervilles</i></a>; he also portrayed Joseph Bell, the medical professor of Conan Doyle who served as the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes, in <a href="https://amzn.to/3rbSUfo"><i>Murder Rooms - The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes</i></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000EXZFRG" style="border: medium none; margin: 0px;" width="1" />.<br />
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The role for which he'll probably be remembered best is that of Francis Urquart ("F.U.") in <a href="https://amzn.to/3JlkjBw"><i>The House of Cards</i> trilogy</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;l=ur2&o=1" style="border: medium none; margin: 0px;" width="1" />.  He based his portrayal on Richard III and deliciously includes the audience in his Machiavellian scheming to rise to and maintain his position as Prime Minister.<br />
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It was just last week on "The Best of Masterpiece Theatre" — a countdown of the top 12 shows as voted by viewers — that he made an appearance related to House of Cards.<br />
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The world has lost a great actor and Sherlockians have lost a treasure.  If you haven't had the opportunity of seeing Richardson's work — any of it — we highly suggest you take a look.<br />
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Remembering Ian Richardson

"very much shocked by the death" [HOUN] Fans of Sherlock Holmes and of the stage will no doubt be saddened and shocked to lea...

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No Grade II Listing for Conan Doyle's Undershaw

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You can read <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2006/07/you-have-seen-pictures-and-read_6.html#.VqvJWPkrLb0" rel="nofollow">our original post on the matter</a> from last July, as well as a post that contained <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2006/07/us-now-see-letter-twis_20.html" rel="nofollow">a letter from a number of scholars</a> imploring that English Heritage grant Undershaw Grade II status to protect it as an historical landmark.<br />
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Evidently Tessa Jowell, the Culture Minister thinks that the house is not worthy because Conan Doyle - how did she put it - does not occupy  a "position in the nation's consciousness."  No, certainly not with Sherlock Holmes being named as <a href="http://www.icons.org.uk/theicons/collection/collection/sherlock-holmes">one of the U.K.'s cultural icons</a>. Nor with Conan Doyle being the J.K. Rowling of his day. Nor with a Tube station decked out in Sherlock Holmes illustrations.<br />
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No Grade II Listing for Conan Doyle's Undershaw

"I can hardly explain it" [NOBL] There are quite a few of us who are scratching our heads at the latest developments with Und...

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"Stand With Me Here Upon the Terrace..." [LAST]

<a href="http://www.sh-whoswho.com/gallery/th_Richard_Lesh.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.sh-whoswho.com/gallery/th_Richard_Lesh.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 67px; height: 102px;" /></a>Sadly, the Baker Street Irregulars have lost one our our own. Richard D. Lesh, BSI ("The Fatal Battle of Maiwand") has crossed over the Reichenbach. He was a holder of the BSI's prestigious Two-Shilling Award, given for service above and beyond the norm to the Irregulars, and also a member of the Master's Masons.  Hailing from Fort Collins, CO <a href="http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007702030363">his obituary is available</a> from <span style="font-style: italic;">The Coloradan</span>.  I have reproduced it here:<br /><blockquote><span class="bodytext"><p>Richard D. Lesh passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, at Centre Avenue Health and Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born May 3, 1927, in Grand Island, Neb., to Ethel Darling and Charles Wesley Lesh.</p><p>He grew up in Omaha and graduated from Benson High School in 1945. Following graduation from the University of Denver, he married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn White, on June 19, 1949. They lived in Denver while he completed his master's degree at the University of Denver, and he accepted a position as an art instructor at Wayne State College in Nebraska in 1951. Together, they raised five children in Wayne, until he retired to Fort Collins in 1982.</p><p>He was a Master Mason, Scottish Rite Mason, a member of El Jebel Shrine and a Jester. He was also an active member of the Baker Street Irregulars, an international Sherlock Holmes Society. He was a member and former president of the Nebraska Arts Council and had his paintings exhibited throughout the Midwest. </p><p>Richard is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn; his children, Linda (Dan) Payton of Fort Collins, Dr. Kurt (Rosa Mery) Lesh of Colorado Springs; Lisa (David) Bey of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Lori (Alfred) Willett of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Kipp Lesh and partner Hallee Fish of Longmont; his sister, Darlene (Terry) Reynolds of Omaha; and nine grandchildren, Harrison, Emma, Ross and Julia Payton of Fort Collins, Kevin and Jennifer Lesh of Colorado Springs, and Emily Bey and Amy and Clayton Willett of Cedar Rapids.</p><p>A private family service is planned. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Shrine Children's Hospital in care of <a href="http://www.goesfuneralcare.com/">Goes Funeral Care</a>.</p></span></blockquote>I didn't have the honor of knowing Dick Lesh personally - I don't even know why he was granted his second shilling in 1990 , so I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew him.  Feel free to leave your personal memories in the comments section below.

"Stand With Me Here Upon the Terrace..." [LAST]

Sadly, the Baker Street Irregulars have lost one our our own. Richard D. Lesh, BSI ("The Fatal Battle of Maiwand") has crossed ove...

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"Towards the End of July" [LION]

<div align="left">While this would not normally seem completely on-topic for the Baker Street Blog, it is my pleasure to announce that the final installment in the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Harry%20Potter%20Rowling&tag=thebakerstree-20&index=books&amp;linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Harry Potter series</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" width="1" /> <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0545010225?tag=thebakerstree-20">Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (standard edition)</a> </em>and<em> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0545029376?tag=thebakerstree-20">Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (deluxe edition)</a></em><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0545029376?tag=thebakerstree-20"><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thebakerstree-20&amp;amp;l=ur2&o=1" style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" width="1" /></a></span>, is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The book will be released on July 21, 2007.<br /></div><div align="center"><br /><iframe style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" border="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=thebakerstree-20&o=1&p=13&l=ur1&category=harrypotter&banner=1J0FZGQYRKKN19GRRSG2&f=ifr" frameborder="0" width="468" scrolling="no" height="60"></iframe><br /><br /></div><div align="left">The reason that this news is relevant here is that J.K. Rowling has indicated that there will be another death in this book. Speculation is running wild that the death may be Harry Potter himself. Rowling, no stranger to literature, mythology and biblical texts, no doubt finds that she is in a similar position to Arthur Conan Doyle, who killed off Sherlock Holmes in "The Final Problem."<br /><br />What will become of Harry? Will numerous Potter pastiches litter the planet if Rowling is finished with him? Probably not. The U.K.'s richest woman undoubtedly has the characters protected by <strike>copyright</strike> trademark; an oversight for which Conan Doyle's heirs never forgave him. Whatever the outcome, we can thank Rowling for helping children become interested in reading again. </div>

"Towards the End of July" [LION]

While this would not normally seem completely on-topic for the Baker Street Blog, it is my pleasure to announce that the final installment i...

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