An Tir Coronation 12

Prince Edward Zifran of Gendy with Princess Alma Tea av den Telemark on 12 August 1977 at An Tir Coronation in Maple Falls, WA.

Event Announcement

AUGUST CORONATION FESTIVAL, FAIRE HAVEN, 13-14 AuGUST, A.S. XII.

The August Coronation Festival will be held on August 13-14 near Bellingham, Washington. The site will be the same as that of the wedding of Sir Edward Zifran and Lady Alma Tea. The schedule is as follows: SATURDAY Set-up--as earls as possible Saturday morning. Those who wish may set up Friday night. First Court--noon, sharp. Grand March Coronation of Edward and Alma Tea Second Court After Court--lawn games, miscellaneous sports, competitions Potluck dinner--around 6:00PM. Please bring cutlery, beverage, and a dish to feed 10. After dinner--whatever. SUNDAY Athole brose competition--8:00 AM at the pavilion of the Prince and Princess. Prize lists--10:00 AM; sponsored by Sir Edward. Clean-up and departure by 5:00 PM.

The competions will be: Clothing: A man's costume made for under $10; sponsored by Lady Rowena. Food: A sweet (cake, pie, tart, subtlety...) to be judged on appearance and taste. A recipe must be included. A prize will be awarded and the winning recipe published in YE CRIER. Sponsored by Lady Alma Tea. Illumination: An illuminated alphabet suitable for use in YE CRIER. Entries must be in black and white and approximately 1 inch by 1z inch square (‘’per letter, one assumes’’). A prize will be awarded and the winner(s) used in YE CRIER. Sponsored by Mistress Maelen. Athole Brose: A prize will be awarded. Sponsored by Lady Alma Tea and Sir Edward.

There will be a Troll guarding the entrance to the site, requiring a donation from those attending, to help defray the cost to the autocrats. The owner of the site has requested that all "controlled substances" be left at home. This will be enforced. Any person wishing to make a presentation or announcement at Court must present the information in writing to the Herald before Court begins.

For further information, contact Maelen of Kynge's Lea, 202 So. Garden St., Bellingham, WA 98225; or Edward and Alma Tea, 2937 Nevada St., Bellingham.¹

Event Chronicle

AN TIR CORONATION FESTIVAL, FAIRE HAVEN, 12-14 AUGUST, A.S. XII. ‘’--information compiled from The NORTH WIND, Hal 0'Thane, Genevra of Estolat, Yulseth of Darkwood, and Susan of Kathculneen.’’

Early arrivals at the Coronation festival found something lacking at the site: St. John's confessionals. The site, beside a river and near an oat field, was also, fortunately, supplied with bushes.

The next day, Saturday, was swelteringly Swarms of wasps, bees, mosquitos, etc. did not help. The Final Court of Steingrim and Fiona was held in a relatively shady spot. However, by the time of the Coronation procession, the shade was rapidly moving elsewhere. After many presentations and announcements, Prince Edward and Princess AlmaTea (in beautiful matching outfits) dismissed their grateful subjects.

The afternoon featured a Trade Faire, where authentic wares were displayed and haggled over. The sweet dish contest resulted in a tie between Alisoun Varena and Genevra of Estolat. Seamus Peacemaker's costume won over all other men's costumes made for less than $10. We regret we don't know who won the other contests.

The feast was spread as the sun had passed its zenith; featured were bagels and cream cheese. Serena Cleindori danced to the point of exhaustion, to the enjoyment of all. A marathon dance contest ensued; it continued until it was too dark to dance. The bardic circle that evening was enjoyable for the wealth of songs and stories, and was capped by a display of shooting stars.

Next day's fighting was won by Theodulf of Borogrove, who was given a cup designed to protect his moustache. Phillippe pres de 1'Eau won the archery competition. Oxnard the Great abducted the Princess, who managed to escape. The Coronation Festival ended without a raging forest fire, in spite of the dryness and heat.

Gallery

Photos courtesy of Theodulf of Borogrove.

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Citations

¹’’The Crier’’ August 1977, page 9.
²’’The Crier’’ October 1977, page 9.