A ‘gothic’ tale whose strange inhabitants has Sherlock Holmes a little concerned for the governess who seeks his advice. “No sister of mine…”

The story for discussion is “The Adventure of the Copper Beeches.”
Come dressed in your favourite electric blue (no need to cut your hair, though) on October 1, 7:00, Hampton Place.

After a lovely summer break, it is finally back to business for the Stormy Petrels.

There will be a report on the conference which took place in Minneapolis and a report on the dinner with our fellow member from England.

The adventure for discussion will be “The Beryl Coronet”
“Holmes…there is a madman coming along. It seems rather sad that his relatives should allow him to come out alone.”
Why was this “madman” coming to see Holmes? Where does the coronet fit in?
Much discussion will follow at 7:00 pm at Hampton Place on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd.

See you there!

“This looks like one of those unwelcome social summonses which call upon a man either to be bored or to lie.”

You are all invited to the wedding of Lord Robert Walsingham de Vere St. Simon, second son of the Duke of Balmoral, and the American Hatty Doran.

He, “… a man whose pleasant lot it had been to command and to be obeyed.”
She, “… a tomboy, with a strong nature, wild and free, unfettered by any sort of traditions.”

Sounds like a perfect match!

Find out more by reading June’s story: “The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor”

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 4th at Hampton Place at 7:00 pm.

For more info, please contact your “Consulting Detectve” at the Stormy Petrel g-mail address.

On May 7th the Stormy Petrels will flock to “The Royal City” for a three-part meeting. Thanks to member Tim M. for arranging the evening’s venues.

New Westminster, established in 1859, was the first capital city of the colony of British Columbia, and named by Queen Victoria herself.

New Westminster was where, 25 years ago, the Stormy Petrels first met as a fledgling, yet-to-be-named group. We met in a back room of a restaurant above the steam baths next to the railway tracks beside the river. We certainly have come a long way.

Part 1: 5:30 – 6:45 The Petrels are invited to visit “Renaissance Books” (#43 – 6th Street). Owners John and Lavana welcome us to browse, sit, read and enjoy coffee among their vast collection of new, used, hard-to-find and out-of-print books.

“…a bargain, every one of them. With 5 volumes you could just fill that gap on that second shelf.: EMPT

Part 2: 6:45 Tim will lead the Petrels to The Columbia Theatre (530 Columbia Street) 1/2 block away. The newly-renovated theatre was built in 1927. Tim would like us to meet as a group upon the Raymond Burr stage for a toast. Raymond Burr was born in New Westminster)

“Some touch of the artist wells up within me, and calls insistently for a well-staged performance.” VALL

Part 3: 7:00 The Petrels will walk across the street and 1/2 block down to 659 Columbia Street to Sherlock’s Cafe” located at Collector’s Choice Antique Mall and European Football Memorabilia.

Our host and Stormy Petrel member, Andy Bradshaw, will once again welcome the group to his shop.

Once we settle in, we will begin our regular meeting and discussion of “The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb”

Hopefully as many members as possible will be able to meet for all three venues.

For more info, please contact me.