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I remember when I got my arms. It was at the first [[Caid 12th Night 1979|12th Night Feast]], I think. [[Martin the Temperate]] had just been crowned, and I was working on an endless batch of Cornish pasties, and someone came in to the kitchen and insisted I get dressed for Court, so I did, protesting that the pasties wouldn't be done on time. I had no idea I was being awarded arms, and when my name was called, I had to walk down that long aisle of people and meet [[Waldt and Alison]] who were there with [[Martin and Neptha|Martin and his Queen, Neptha]]. I thought I was going to pass out before I got there. I was stunned. And, of course, the first person to congratulate me and escort me from the royal dais was Duke [[Aonghais Dubh MacTarbh|Aonghais]] of later ill fame. Those were the days, those were. ~ [[Katherine Graybard of Sillenglen]] | *I remember when I got my arms. It was at the first [[Caid 12th Night 1979|12th Night Feast]], I think. [[Martin the Temperate]] had just been crowned, and I was working on an endless batch of Cornish pasties, and someone came in to the kitchen and insisted I get dressed for Court, so I did, protesting that the pasties wouldn't be done on time. I had no idea I was being awarded arms, and when my name was called, I had to walk down that long aisle of people and meet [[Waldt and Alison]] who were there with [[Martin and Neptha|Martin and his Queen, Neptha]]. I thought I was going to pass out before I got there. I was stunned. And, of course, the first person to congratulate me and escort me from the royal dais was Duke [[Aonghais Dubh MacTarbh|Aonghais]] of later ill fame. Those were the days, those were. ~ [[Katherine Graybard of Sillenglen]] | ||
I was a young man back then, and everything about this event excited me. I volunteered for anything and everything hoping to be a part of it. I was definitely [[Alison von Markheim|Alison's]] gopher. Because the Church was hard to access, despite being on a major roadway, I, in full costume made by Alison, twirled a sign causing some entertaining reactions from both SCA and non-SCA alike. I stirred and served at the banquet. The food was good (important to a young guy). The Revel was unlike any party I'd ever been to. It was... exotic. We had several ladies who did Middle Eastern dancing (I think [[Lyndia of Woodlyn]] was one). I had never seen anything like it for beauty, grace and control. I was pulled up to dance with the dancers for a while, but I had no grace, but no one cared. This was one of my golden memories. ~ adwynne of Runedun | *I was a young man back then, and everything about this event excited me. I volunteered for anything and everything hoping to be a part of it. I was definitely [[Alison von Markheim|Alison's]] gopher. Because the Church was hard to access, despite being on a major roadway, I, in full costume made by Alison, twirled a sign causing some entertaining reactions from both SCA and non-SCA alike. I stirred and served at the banquet. The food was good (important to a young guy). The Revel was unlike any party I'd ever been to. It was... exotic. We had several ladies who did Middle Eastern dancing (I think [[Lyndia of Woodlyn]] was one). I had never seen anything like it for beauty, grace and control. I was pulled up to dance with the dancers for a while, but I had no grace, but no one cared. This was one of my golden memories. ~ adwynne of Runedun | ||
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12th Night was held at the Magnolia Presbyterian Church in Dreiburgen (Riverside, CA) on January 13, 1979. The monarchs were Martin and Neptha.
Event Staff
- Autocrat: Baroness Alison von Markheim
- Alison's gopher and sign twirler: Eadwynne of Runedun
Staff: *House Dunmore
- Entertainment Coordinator: Mistress Louise of Woodsholme
From the Crown Prints
This year's Twelfth Night celebration will be in the Barony of Dreiburgen, on Sat., Jan. 13, 1979. There will be a four course feast with a suitable mid-course break and a buffet dessert. As there will be only 200 tickets sold to the banquet, revel and dessert tickets will also be sold. You must bring all your own plates, silverware and goblets, soup bowls will be provided. Some beverages may be provided, bringing your own is recommended. The banquet hall is WET!!! The hall for Court is not! Plastic/paper place settings will be sold @ $1.00 for those who fail to bring their own. Plastic sacks will be available for dirty dishes, dishwashing facilities will not be.
Reservations are $6 for adults, $4 for persons under 12 and $2.50 for the dessert and revel only. Please do not bring very small children; there will be no babysitting! Only 200 banquet tickets will be sold and the absolute deadline is Jan. 2. Servers and those with special dietary needs should have already sent in their reservations. Checks should be made out to: TWELFTH NIGHT RESERVATION FUND, and sent to the Barony of Dreiburgen. Please enclose a SASE and your tickets will be mailed to you.For any questions about tickets, please call Lady Kyna.
Twelfth Night will be held in two different halls, less than one mile apart. Court will be held at Magnolia Presbyterian Church and the Banquet and Revel will be held at Buhr's Skylight room on Brocton Avenue. The church has plenty of room for dressing and socializing. The banquet hall is ours until cockcrow, (providing we clean it up). The schedule of Events is as follows:
- 11:30 Church hall opens
- 1 pm Court
- 3:30 Seating begins at banquet hall
- 4:00 Serving of first course begins
- 7:30 Revel begins
- 10:30 Dessert Buffet
Late: Revel Ends
MENU:
- 1st Course: Bred and Honey, Freshe Fruyte in Tyme of Yeare, Tredure with Sippets
- 2nd Course: Rost of Beefe with Corans Sauce, Frumenty, Grene Beans Markheim, Appelmoyse
- 3rd Course: A Grand Sallet, Blankmangere, Khabis Caidis
- 4th Course: Grete Chyken Pyes, Fungus, Fruyte Relish
Those persons interested in entertaining, please contact Mistress Louise of Woodsholme As it is very possible we will be seating according to a seating plan for the banquet, please indicate on your reservation who you would like to be seated with. Those persons needing crash space &/or airport transportation, plase contact House Dunmore. For more information on any aspect of Twelfth Night, contact the Autocrat, Baroness Alison von Markheim anytime before midnight.
Awards given
- Pelican – Catriona nicChlurain
- Court Barony – Alison von Markheim
- Court Barony – Waldt von Markheim
- Award of Arms – Katherine Graybard of Sillenglen
Leo and Rowena became Baron and Baroness of Dreiburgen
Memories
- I remember when I got my arms. It was at the first 12th Night Feast, I think. Martin the Temperate had just been crowned, and I was working on an endless batch of Cornish pasties, and someone came in to the kitchen and insisted I get dressed for Court, so I did, protesting that the pasties wouldn't be done on time. I had no idea I was being awarded arms, and when my name was called, I had to walk down that long aisle of people and meet Waldt and Alison who were there with Martin and his Queen, Neptha. I thought I was going to pass out before I got there. I was stunned. And, of course, the first person to congratulate me and escort me from the royal dais was Duke Aonghais of later ill fame. Those were the days, those were. ~ Katherine Graybard of Sillenglen
- I was a young man back then, and everything about this event excited me. I volunteered for anything and everything hoping to be a part of it. I was definitely Alison's gopher. Because the Church was hard to access, despite being on a major roadway, I, in full costume made by Alison, twirled a sign causing some entertaining reactions from both SCA and non-SCA alike. I stirred and served at the banquet. The food was good (important to a young guy). The Revel was unlike any party I'd ever been to. It was... exotic. We had several ladies who did Middle Eastern dancing (I think Lyndia of Woodlyn was one). I had never seen anything like it for beauty, grace and control. I was pulled up to dance with the dancers for a while, but I had no grace, but no one cared. This was one of my golden memories. ~ adwynne of Runedun
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