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"The event ([[Gregory & Vivian Investiture 1975]]) was held outdoors, at night, in a courtyard. In an effort to add more "pomp and circumstance," Lord Ioannes Leckie, who was very devoted to the study of pre-16th century protocol and ritual, had assembled an entourage to escort Their Highnesses by torchlight. Unfortunately, the torches were, as I recall, covered orange juice cans placed atop long poles and filled with lighter fluid, which presented something of a fire hazard. It was either then-Lord [[Cameron of Caladoon]], attired in powder blue with matching tights (but no shoes), or then-Mistress [[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]] (or maybe both together) who managed to talk them out of actually LIGHTING the "torches." – [[Natalya de Foix]] | "The event ([[Gregory & Vivian Investiture 1975]]) was held outdoors, at night, in a courtyard. In an effort to add more "pomp and circumstance," Lord Ioannes Leckie, who was very devoted to the study of pre-16th century protocol and ritual, had assembled an entourage to escort Their Highnesses by torchlight. Unfortunately, the torches were, as I recall, covered orange juice cans placed atop long poles and filled with lighter fluid, which presented something of a fire hazard. It was either then-Lord [[Cameron of Caladoon]], attired in powder blue with matching tights (but no shoes), or then-Mistress [[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]] (or maybe both together) who managed to talk them out of actually LIGHTING the "torches." – [[Natalya de Foix]] | ||
He was the first Dance-Master I knew, and I first met him when he came out to [[Dreiburgen]] to teach. He was energetic, patient and made sure everyone had a good time. He did like the fire bransle. | |||
~ [[Eadwynne of Runedun]] | |||
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Lord Ionnes LeckieRRE was a musician and dance teacher who led the dances at Caid's First Coronation Festival. He was one of the choreographers of "The Caidan Measure" on the basse-dance tune Jouyssance vous donneray. He was also very interested in improving pageantry and protocol at Caidan courts.
Alternate spelling of his given name is Ioannes.
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"The event (Gregory & Vivian Investiture 1975) was held outdoors, at night, in a courtyard. In an effort to add more "pomp and circumstance," Lord Ioannes Leckie, who was very devoted to the study of pre-16th century protocol and ritual, had assembled an entourage to escort Their Highnesses by torchlight. Unfortunately, the torches were, as I recall, covered orange juice cans placed atop long poles and filled with lighter fluid, which presented something of a fire hazard. It was either then-Lord Cameron of Caladoon, attired in powder blue with matching tights (but no shoes), or then-Mistress Bevin Fraser of Stirling (or maybe both together) who managed to talk them out of actually LIGHTING the "torches." – Natalya de Foix
He was the first Dance-Master I knew, and I first met him when he came out to Dreiburgen to teach. He was energetic, patient and made sure everyone had a good time. He did like the fire bransle. ~ Eadwynne of Runedun
