 Portion of 1990 Colloquium packet |
Two colloquia organized and hosted by the Bimetallic Question, one in
1990 and the other in 2001, brought like-minded Sherlockians together
to study of the adventures of the world's first consulting detective. An international group of attendees, speakers and guests visited Montreal for scholarly (and other!) presentations, Victorian events and authentic period dinners. In 1990, our guests were greeted by British bobbies, attended a Victorian-costume dinner with appropriate entertainment, and even witnessed the "murder" of one of the speakers who refused to relinquish the podium. |
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A pair of British constables (a.k.a. Bobbies, Peelers, or Coppers) greeting the Colloquium participants. |
The lecture hall filled with an attentive
and expectant audience ...
... awaiting fascinating lectures by dynamic speakers.
l to r: John Huston, Prof. Paul Piehler, and L.B. (Beth) Greenwood
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Gathering for the Victorian-costume dinner ("Victorian", in some cases, lightly interpreted). |
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When the schedule permitted, some visitors took time to explore the city in a traditional Montreal calèche. |
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