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On wednesday 22 november 1887, [[Arthur Conan Doyle]] attended and spoke after the lecture "The Old Portsmouth Theatre" given by by Hugh S. Maclauchlan, at the ''Portsmouth Literary and Scientific Society'' (PLSS) meeting in Portsmouth. | On wednesday 22 november 1887, [[Arthur Conan Doyle]] attended and spoke after the lecture "The Old Portsmouth Theatre" given by by Hugh S. Maclauchlan, at the ''Portsmouth Literary and Scientific Society'' (PLSS) meeting in Portsmouth. | ||
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* '''President/Chairman''' | * '''President/Chairman''' | ||
** Mr. James Hay | ** Mr. James Hay | ||
* '''Speakers''' | * '''Speakers''' | ||
** Hugh S. Maclauchlan (lecturer) | ** Hugh S. Maclauchlan (lecturer) | ||
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** Dr. J. Ward Cousins | ** Dr. J. Ward Cousins | ||
** Dr. C. C. Claremont | ** Dr. C. C. Claremont | ||
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* '''Attendees''' | * '''Attendees''' | ||
** Mr. A. Addison (Mayor of Portsmouth) | ** Mr. A. Addison (Mayor of Portsmouth) | ||
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** [[Arthur Conan Doyle|Dr. A. Conan Doyle]] (Hon. Sec.) | ** [[Arthur Conan Doyle|Dr. A. Conan Doyle]] (Hon. Sec.) | ||
** Dr. J. Ward Cousins (Hon. Sec.) | ** Dr. J. Ward Cousins (Hon. Sec.) | ||
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* '''Elected members''' | * '''Elected members''' | ||
** Professor A. M. Worthington | ** Professor A. M. Worthington | ||
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** Mr. Seale | ** Mr. Seale | ||
** Mr. J. W. S. M. McCallum | ** Mr. J. W. S. M. McCallum | ||
== Conan Doyle contribution == | == Conan Doyle contribution == | ||
[[Arthur Conan Doyle|Dr. A. | [[Arthur Conan Doyle|Dr. A. Conan Doyle]] supported the resolution, relating several humorous anecdotes. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:40, 15 February 2025
On wednesday 22 november 1887, Arthur Conan Doyle attended and spoke after the lecture "The Old Portsmouth Theatre" given by by Hugh S. Maclauchlan, at the Portsmouth Literary and Scientific Society (PLSS) meeting in Portsmouth.
Attendees
- President/Chairman
- Mr. James Hay
- Speakers
- Hugh S. Maclauchlan (lecturer)
- Mr. James Hay
- Mr. G. L. Green
- Mr. George Long
- Dr. A. Conan Doyle
- Dr. J. Ward Cousins
- Dr. C. C. Claremont
- Attendees
- Mr. A. Addison (Mayor of Portsmouth)
- Sir William King, J.P. (ex-Mayor)
- General J. W. Cox, C.B., F.R.G.S.
- Mr. George Long, J.P. (Treasurer)
- Mr. J. Griffin, J.P.
- Colonel J. E. Taylor
- Colonel T. Bryson
- Captain R. Jackson, R.N.
- Captain Millar, R.N.
- Dr. C. C. Claremont
- Dr. R. O. Bunting
- Dr. Bernard J. Guillemard
- Mr. G. L. Green
- Mr. Hugh S. Maclauchlan
- Mr. W. T. Porer, R.N.
- Mr. Lewis P. Lewis, R.N.
- Mr. C. Foran
- Mr. W. Inglis, R.N.
- Mr. J. S. Robinson, R.N.
- Mr. R. West Taylor
- Mr. E. Martell
- Mr. H. Parke, H. Dummer
- Mr. G. A. Cook, R.N.
- Mr. G. Ollis
- Mr. J. M. Ollis, R.N.
- Mr. J. W. Boughton
- Mr. H. S. M. McCallum
- Mr. F. Cameron
- Mr. A. Howell
- Mr. E. F. Burton
- Mr. J. L. Wilkinson
- Mr. J. S. Roberton
- Mr. G. F. Bell
- Dr. A. Conan Doyle (Hon. Sec.)
- Dr. J. Ward Cousins (Hon. Sec.)
- Elected members
- Professor A. M. Worthington
- Dr. R. Lyddon
- Dr. Brampton Wright
- Captain Millar, R.N.
- Mr. W. Birch
- Mr. F. Bridges
- Mr. E. Clayton, B.A.
- Mr. W. Fowler
- Mr. J. S. Robinson, R.N.
- Mr. James Robertson
- Mr. R. West Taylor
- Mr. J. W. Walmisley
- Nominated for membership
- Mr. J. W. Boughton
- Mr. Seale
- Mr. J. W. S. M. McCallum
Conan Doyle contribution
Dr. A. Conan Doyle supported the resolution, relating several humorous anecdotes.
Full Report
- The Old Portsmouth Theatre (26 november 1887, Hampshire Telegraph and Sussex Chronicle)
