TORISTS INTERNATIONAL s.s.
A Chicago-based Sherlockian scion founded on March 27, 1987 by Donald B. Izban BSI, Anthony Citera (deceased) and Fred Levin BSI (deceased)
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Purpose
Purpose
We are a scion society affiliated with Baker Street Irregulars. We meet quarterly "for the game's own sake.
What we DO
What we DO
We gather quarterly for the sake of the game to advance the study of Sherlockiania and all of its aspects. We have presented and will continue to present speakers on various topics related to Sherlock Holmes and the Victorian age. We post those discussions on our Youtube channel and also post, when possible, the text of those presentations on this website.
AN INVITATION TO ONE AND ALL TO JOIN US ON 6/28 FOR
AN INVITATION TO ONE AND ALL TO JOIN US ON 6/28 FOR
Bad Medicine: Dangerous Doctors and Toxic Treatments in Watson's World
Bad Medicine: Dangerous Doctors and Toxic Treatments in Watson's World
BY ERICA FAIR
BY ERICA FAIR
We are proud to have Erica Fair join us by way of Minnesota to discuss medicine in the Canon. She will look at the Victorian medical landscape with a special focus on popular medications and disease theories that were later found to be ineffective or even dangerous.
For instance, did you know that cocaine was often prescribed for morphine addiction, and that radium was a celebrity-endorsed health tonic for over a decade?
Find out what other anomalies would have been part of Watson’s routine practice.
Saturday, June 28, 2025
6:00 SOCIAL
6:30 PM DINNER
Don't miss our newcomer special: $40 for ONE dinner
OR $60 for you and a new attendee to Torist Dinners
THE GREAT ESCAPE
9540 IRVING PARK ROAD
SCHILLER PARK IL 60176
Also, please join us for the 66th running of the Chicago Silver Blaze the next day, Sunday June 29th. Due to track construction we will meet with The Watsonians - all of them - at the OTB in Oakbrook Terrace - Club Hawthorne at 17W648 W. 22nd Street - the only race where you will receive a free program and $2 for your first bet. Cash bar and food - a fun time for all. If you bet right it could pay for the entire weekend!!!! There is no fee to attend the Silver Blaze Race
Registration is accomplished by either mailing a check for $40 per person to Torists International S.S. 9003 Lincolnwood Dr Evanston IL 60203 or by Paypal to toristintss@gmail.com - remember to indicate Friend or family or pay the additional remittance fee.
Linda Crohn evportial121@aol.com
Jon Shimberg jonshim9003@gmail.com
Co- Chief Stewards
Torists International S.S.
Please use this registration form or simply send the registration fee ($40 or $60 for the newcomer discount) via paypal to submit payment in advance (that serves as your reservation):
Please use this registration form or simply send the registration fee ($40 or $60 for the newcomer discount) via paypal to submit payment in advance (that serves as your reservation):
You can use the Online Registration Form to Reserve your spot immediately!
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