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==From the Crown Prints== | ==From the Crown Prints== | ||
<u>From the April-May 1976 issue</u> - (<i>Personal information omitted</i>)<br> | |||
The April Coronet Tourney, April 24, will be hosted by the Barony of [[Calafia]], autocrated by [[Cameron of Caladoon]] & Lady [[Cristobal degli Glicine che Mangia Uome]]. The site is the Calafian Circle in Balboa Park. Pavillions may stay up overnight & outside camping allowed. | |||
SCHEDULE<br> | |||
*9:00 am Setup | |||
*10:00 am Grand March (Everybody but the Prince & Princess will march. Get your name cards to the Chief Herald before 9:45 am) Opening Court will follow the Grand March | |||
*11:00 am - Noon Melees to warm p. | |||
*Noon Lists close | |||
*Noon - 1:00 pm Lunch & Games | |||
*1:00 pm Lists for the Coronet of the Principality of Caid begins (split field) | |||
*4:30 pm Closing Court & presentation of prizes | |||
*7:00 pm Revel begins: a small donation will be asked at the door. Donations of munchies are <u>begged</u>!! | |||
CONTESTS<br> | |||
*Sword-wrapping: judged on looks & practicality--prize will be sword hilt & rattan to fit | |||
*Poetry (in English, <u>please</u>: bring your best! | |||
*Best Death | |||
There will be a public execution of our local fool, [[Herman di'Medici]] (we've put up with him long enough!) All Baronies are invited to bring their own fools (official or other)--for a similar service, free. As this may be a very large event, reservations ahead of time are requested. | |||
We are trying to set up a dinner at a local German Smorgy; if this falls through, suggestions will be available for good food at reasonable prices. | |||
On Sunday there will be a fighting practice & general get-together beginning at noon. | |||
Our (almost late) Seneschal, Cameron of Caladoon, personally requests that all fighters remember their <u>personal</u> protection (& we don't mean your squires!) | |||
PLEASE BRING BANNERS to decorate the field & hall. Appearances are very important because we may have news coverage. | |||
IMPORTANT! This tourney <u>will</u> run on time! Grand March <u>will</u> be at 10 AM! If you're late, too bad. | |||
Anybody wishing to entertain at the revel should contact Lady Cristobal <u>well</u> before the tourney. Also anyone wishing to stay at Lady Cristobal's house <u>must</u> make reservations at least a week in advance & bring their own bedding. A few violations of her hospitality have occurred & folk who break House Rules will be asked to find other accommodations. On Friday night, lights out at midnight so the contenders for the Coronet may rest up. | |||
==Memories== | ==Memories== |
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Guy Marchand de Montvert won the tournament, fighting for Fiona MacGregor (later Natalya de Foix) and were declared heirs to the Principality. Later, Guy had to back out, so a new tournament was fought.
Highlights
- Guy Marchand de Montvert and Fiona MacGregor declared heirs to the Principality.
- Prince Gregory and Princess Vivian were given awards of arms by King William of Hoghton.
From the Crown Prints
From the April-May 1976 issue - (Personal information omitted)
The April Coronet Tourney, April 24, will be hosted by the Barony of Calafia, autocrated by Cameron of Caladoon & Lady Cristobal degli Glicine che Mangia Uome. The site is the Calafian Circle in Balboa Park. Pavillions may stay up overnight & outside camping allowed.
SCHEDULE
- 9:00 am Setup
- 10:00 am Grand March (Everybody but the Prince & Princess will march. Get your name cards to the Chief Herald before 9:45 am) Opening Court will follow the Grand March
- 11:00 am - Noon Melees to warm p.
- Noon Lists close
- Noon - 1:00 pm Lunch & Games
- 1:00 pm Lists for the Coronet of the Principality of Caid begins (split field)
- 4:30 pm Closing Court & presentation of prizes
- 7:00 pm Revel begins: a small donation will be asked at the door. Donations of munchies are begged!!
CONTESTS
- Sword-wrapping: judged on looks & practicality--prize will be sword hilt & rattan to fit
- Poetry (in English, please: bring your best!
- Best Death
There will be a public execution of our local fool, Herman di'Medici (we've put up with him long enough!) All Baronies are invited to bring their own fools (official or other)--for a similar service, free. As this may be a very large event, reservations ahead of time are requested.
We are trying to set up a dinner at a local German Smorgy; if this falls through, suggestions will be available for good food at reasonable prices.
On Sunday there will be a fighting practice & general get-together beginning at noon.
Our (almost late) Seneschal, Cameron of Caladoon, personally requests that all fighters remember their personal protection (& we don't mean your squires!)
PLEASE BRING BANNERS to decorate the field & hall. Appearances are very important because we may have news coverage.
IMPORTANT! This tourney will run on time! Grand March will be at 10 AM! If you're late, too bad.
Anybody wishing to entertain at the revel should contact Lady Cristobal well before the tourney. Also anyone wishing to stay at Lady Cristobal's house must make reservations at least a week in advance & bring their own bedding. A few violations of her hospitality have occurred & folk who break House Rules will be asked to find other accommodations. On Friday night, lights out at midnight so the contenders for the Coronet may rest up.
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