Author: Fran Martin

Fran Martin became a member of The Bootmakers of Toronto in 1987 and The Stormy Petrels of B.C. in 1988. She has attended several Sherlockian conferences including: In 1992 "Aspects of Holmes" in Bradford, England (hosted by The Northern Musgraves); In 2006 "ACD at 35" in Toronto (hosted by The Bootmakers of Toronto); 2013 "Sherlock Holmes Through Time & and Place" in Minneapolis (hosted by The Norwegian Explorers); 2014 "Gillette to Brett IV" in Bloomington (hosted by Wessex Press); 2015 SherlockCon in Seattle; 2015 "A Scintillation of Scions VIII" in Baltimore (hosted by Watson's Tin Box); 2016 "The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes" (hosted by The Norwegian Explorers); in 2018 in Dayton, Ohio for the "Holmes, Doyle & Friends" conference (hosted by the Agra Treasurers). Fran has held several positions with The Stormy Petrels of B.C. including secretary, vice-president, special events coordinator and is currently president and editor of the "Petrel Flyer". She was honoured with being awarded the title of "Master Bootmaker" in 2014. She was very pleased to present a paper to a meeting of Sir Hugo's Companions in Chicago in 2017. Fran has contributed articles to Canadian Holmes magazine, the Watsonian and Chris Redmond's "About Sixty" and "Sherlock Holmes is Like...". In May, 2018 she attended the 78th annual Speckled Band of Boston dinner. She was very honoured to have been one of the first women invited.

Book Sale!

Fellow Petrels:  Get some Christmas shopping done at the next meeting!

Fran has a great selection of Sherlockian books and VHS movies to sell during intermission at the next Stormy Petrel meeting. (50 cents to $2) A bargain, every one!

We will also have our Canonical ornaments on display.

Please note that we are postponing movie night until the Spring.  We will be discussing “The Retired Colourman” at the December meeting.  Details will be posted shortly.

Note that the January Birthday Brunch will take place on Saturday, January 4th, 2020 at the White Spot on West Georgia Street (11:00 a.m.) in the usual “Fireplace Room”

Please RSVP to Fran as soon as you can so she can confirm numbers with the restaurant.

Also, membership fees will be due at that time. New treasurer, Andy, will be more than happy to collect your $$

Any question?  Please feel free to contact Fran at:  franziskah@shaw.ca

 

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November 2019 Meeting

A special treat for Stormy Petrels!!

Our own “Priory Schoolmaster” Sheldon Goldfarb is offering, to Petrel members attending the November meeting, a complimentary copy of his book:

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This wonderful book has received many positive reviews by International Sherlockians.

“My name is Sherlock Holmes…my business is that of every other good citizen – to uphold the law.”

November’s adventure was first published in Liberty for March 1927 and in The Strand  for April 1927.  The last of the short stories, written just 3 years before the death of ACD (aged 71)

On November 5th the Stormy Petrels will meet to discuss “Shoscombe Old Place“, an adventure which is overloaded with “D’s”: death; deception; desperation; drama; denial; deduction; a dark crypt and a dog.

Something unusual has happened at Shoscombe that has caused the inhabitants to behave strangely.

Let’s discuss why!

When:  Tuesday, Nov. 5th at 7:00 p.m.

Where:  The lounge in the Chatham at Hampton Place.

Bonus Question for those attending:  Name two types of fish named in the story.

For an added BONUS, can you name four types of fish mentioned in the story?

Need more info?  Contact Fran at:  franziskah@shaw.ca

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October 2019 Meeting

Please note that due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control, the meeting, for this month only, will take place on the second Tuesday (October 8th)

The adventure for discussion is: “The Veiled Lodger”, first published in Liberty Magazine and in the Strand Magazine in 1927.

A sad tale of a failing circus, a lion, a love triangle, disfigurement and murder.

Mrs. Ronder lives behind a dark veil. Why?  And why , after 7 years, does she want to reveal what happened on that tragic night at the circus? Why does she want Holmes to listen to her tale? While he is familiar with the event, he does listen.

Please feel free to join the Petrels as they discuss “The Veiled Lodger”.

When:  Tuesday, Oct. 8th at 7:00 p.m. (please arrive earlier, as the meeting will begin at exactly 7)

Where:  The lounge of The Chatham, Hampton Place, UBC (near Wesbrook Mall/16th Ave)

Bonus question for those attending the meeting:  Two days later, what did Holmes receive from Mrs. Ronder?

For more info, please contact Fran at:   franziskah@shaw.ca

 

 

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