The Thirty-third Year

Middle Eastern Feast/Collegium -- Bestwodeshire
October 24, 1998 (AS XXXIII)

The following chronicle was published originally in Therie Tales, Vol. IV, Issue VI - Dec. 1998 (A.S. XXXIII), provided by Anne de Calafia:

Greetings to the shire,
     First of all, I wish to thank all those who worked so hard on our Middle Eastern Feast. We couldn't have done it without you. By all of us pulling together, despite our differences, we managed to have a successful feast. (I hear that our visiting Royals were quite impressed with our shire.) Again, thanks to all for making this possible.
     Congratulations to Lord (or should that be Lord, Lord, Lord) Robert on receiving the Leaf of Merit. Congratulations to Lord and Lady De`Lucian on their awards also.
     As some of you know, Elena (Lynette) and I will be co-auto and feastocrating the next feast. We will be needing your help with this. We will be in need of volunteers for entertainment, kitchen help, servers, etc. If you are interested in helping out, please contact either one of us.

Yours in Service,
Lady Deirdre of Wexford.

The following chronicle was published originally in Therie Tales, Vol. IV Issue VI, Dec. 1998 (AS XXXIII), provided by Anne de Calafia:

(ARTICLE) A look back at... the Middle Eastern Feast and Collegium

     With a visit from the Royals, the Feast was made complete and was a success once again. Estimated attendance was around 80ish. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and there were no adverse incidences to report. The events progressed from the Collegium to the Feast and then to Court being held within the Hall.

     The Collegium was diversified and blessed with many talented SCA'ers sharing their knowledge and skill. Fighting techniques and an archery class captured the combative arts populace. Page school saw many a boffer construction (even the "big kids" were in on the fun). All of the classes (too many to list seperately) were well received and appreciated by the participants. Viscountess Eowyn and Prince Fallen also both made gracious contributions.

     Meanwhile, the cooks were furiously stirring up the main courses behind the kitchen doors. Four courses and many hours passed as the food and drink flowed freely. The entertainment was remarkably plentiful. From song to story there was a multitude of talent displayed. Of course, no self-respecting Middle Eastern Feast would be complete without belly dancers galore. We even got treated to some of the shires younger up-and-coming dancers.

     Court was held after the feast with King Jade and Prince Fallen. Lord, Lord, Lord Robert was bestowed a Leaf of Merit and the Feastocrats were both inaugurated as Shield Bearers of this great Principality. Lady Diedre of Wexford received her Award Of Arms, as well as, a few members from other attending shires and baronies. Bestwode made a wonderful presentation of gifts when called upon in court.

     The Feast concluded with some Court Dancing. Well, eh, we tried at least. Was I an "A" or "B"?...

-- anonymous

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