From The Page (July, 1991):
Purgatorio Coronation will be held at the Plumas Co. Fairgrounds (NOT the college!) in Quincy, CA. The site is a large grassy lawn and there are a few hot showers!!! Those of you who have been to Quincy before for either Cynaguan Coronet or Purgatorio are aware of how pretty this area is. The fairgrounds are in the eastern part of town. Parking may be a little tight, please keep this in mind and carpool if possible. Please read the August PAGE for further details about this event (like competitions, directions, and other "little" details!!). If you would like to have any information printed regarding Purgatorio or have other questions, please contact the autocrat.
Autocrat: Siobhan ni Seaghdha (name/contact info).
From The Page (August, 1991):
Purgatorio Coronation will be held at the Plumas Co. Fairgrounds (NOT the college!) in Quincy, CA. Quincy is a quaint town with many dinning and shopping opportunities for those who arrive early. Those of you who have been to Quincy before for either Cynaguan Coronet or Purgatorio are aware of how pretty this area is. The fairgrounds are in the eastern part of town. Parking may be a little tight; please keep this in mind and carpool if possible. The site will open at 1 P.M. firm on Friday and will close at 5 P.M. Sunday. The site fee is five dollars for all persons 12 and over under 12 free.
The site is a grassy lawn and has some hot showers. Weather in the area can be hot (9O°F) during the day but can drop into the 50's at night. Sunscreen and capes are advised. There will be some other activities going on at the fairgroundson Sat. (some kind of beef sale and a dinner/dance at night) but they should not interfere. There are stores, restaurants, and motels nearby.
ACTIVITIES: ARTS -- is easy -- It's the paperwork on all that wonderful Tourney Furniture that graces our campsites. I know there is some fantastic tourney furniture out there. Now is the time to draw up some good plans, try to find some documentation (if possible) and share your talent with the rest of the Kingdom. (P .S. I'd love to publish an article on Tourney-ware in the next A & S publication)--Siranna of Hawthorn Hall. PAGE SCHOOL-needlework and blackwork, instead of age group separation for two classes, there will be an advanced and beginning class covering the same topics. The beginning class will cover: threading needles, layout, tools used, and basic stitches. The advance class will cover design, advanced stitches, and creating a usable piece of embroidery. The advance class assumes a basic knowledge. Bring sewing supplies if you have them. The beginning class will be on Sat., at 11. The advanced class on Sat., at 2. On Sunday at 10 on the Eric, an All Children's Meeting will be held to discuss what classes should be held at October Crown. PANDYBAT - no information available at press time. PIED d'ARGENT - "Purgatorio Surprise": a surprise on-site dance. SCIENCES (practical) - herbal emollients. SCIENCES (technical)- tableware done in metalwork (spoons, forks, bowls, cups, etc.). WOODEN SPOON - forced ground meats (sausages, pates,terrines, etc.).
Autocrat: Siobhan ni Seaghdha (name/contact info).
Directions: (omitted)
 Phillip Harlech of Exeter Per pale azure and Or, a fret and a chief counterchanged. |
 Linda of the Lakelands Argent, a pile throughout vert between two mermaids erect holding in their conjoined hands a water-lily blossom counterchanged, in chief a seagull rising argent. |
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