Missive from the Coronet Greetings unto the Barony from Armond and Sofonisba, The Barony has had a busy month, and as spring slowly spreads across the land, let’s all take a moment to raise a glass in remembrance of Baroness Alice, who passed away March 15th. She was one of the people who influenced what this Barony has become and she will be sorely missed for her luminous smile and her wise counsel. We firmly believe she’s in a better place, with Price at her side looking down upon us and smiling at their legacy. A special thank you is owed to Geoffrey and Tatiana for taking such great care of her in her later years. The church was packed with SCA friends and loved ones and it was obvious that the minister knew Alice well. Thanks to all those who came to the wake. As usual in Caer Anterth, there was plenty of food and drink, and we all had a lovely time remembering Alice – and Price – and spending time together with old friends. The UW student group had a very successful Theodore’s Medieval Academy f or Novices event this month. It started with a fighting demo in the student union during the week and ended with a Baronial court held on campus over the weekend. I want to thank everybody that showed up to the event to help support our students. They did a wonderful job setting up a full and diverse class schedule and it’s great to see the next generation of the SCA stepping up and learning the essential skills that will carry t he Society into the future. Looking forward to the summer camping season, please consider volunteering some time to help make Border Skirmish a continued success. Ravenslake is lead this year, but we still need to step up and fulfil our obligations on this side of the border. Many hands make for little work, so let’s pull together and continue to make this an exciting event for both Kingdoms. We are pleased to announce that Winifred Barnes and Beatrice Domenici della Campana along with the UW student group will be heading up Boars Head this year. We can’t be happier and we are counting on the rest of the populace to help them as needed to make this another successful event. Her Excellency Sofonisba autocratted her first event at age 21 and is confident that this generation is more than capable of organizing a successful event. We look forward to seeing some fresh new ideas for one of our longest running events. Enjoy the warmer days, and keep warm when the weather rebels. We remain in service to Caer Anterth Mawr, Northshield, and the Dream, Armond and Sofonisba Spring Moot April 23, 2017, 12-6 pm Wisconsin Room- UW Milwaukee Student Union 2200 E Kenwood Ave Milwaukee, WI 53211 An opportunity to work on projects, play games, and socialize. The Monthly Newsletter of the Barony of Caer Anterth Mawr Motto: Certe Sufficiens- “Surely, there is enough” Serving members of the Society for Creative Anachronism in Southeastern Wisconsin Vol. 39 No. 4– April 2017 Anno Societatis LI http://caeranterth.org
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Missive from the Coronet
Greetings unto the Barony from Armond and Sofonisba,
The Barony has had a busy month, and as spring slowly spreads across the land, let’s all take a moment to raise a glass in remembrance of Baroness Alice, who passed away March 15th. She was one of the people who influenced what this Barony has become and she will be sorely missed for her luminous smile and her wise counsel. We firmly believe she’s in a better place, with Price at her side looking down upon us and smiling at their legacy. A special thank you is owed to Geoffrey and Tatiana for taking such great care of her in her later years. The church was packed with SCA friends and loved ones and it was obvious that the minister knew Alice well. Thanks to all those who came to the wake. As usual in Caer Anterth, there was plenty of food and drink, and we all had a lovely time remembering Alice – and Price – and spending time together with old friends. The UW student group had a very successful Theodore’s Medieval Academy for Novices event this month. It started with a fighting demo in the student union during the week and ended with a Baronial court held on campus over the weekend. I want to thank everybody that showed up to the event to help support our students. They did a wonderful job setting up a full and diverse class schedule and it’s great to see the next generation of the SCA stepping up and learning the essential skills that will carry the Society into the future. Looking forward to the summer camping season, please consider volunteering some time to help make Border Skirmish a continued success. Ravenslake is lead this year, but we still need to step up and fulfil our obligations on this side of the border. Many hands make for little work, so let’s pull together and continue to make this an exciting event for both Kingdoms. We are pleased to announce that Winifred Barnes and Beatrice Domenici della Campana along with the UW student group will be heading up Boars Head this year. We can’t be happier and we are counting on the rest of the populace to help them as needed to make this another successful event. Her Excellency Sofonisba autocratted her first event at age 21 and is confident that this generation is more than capable of organizing a successful event. We look forward to seeing some fresh new ideas for one of our longest running events. Enjoy the warmer days, and keep warm when the weather rebels. We remain in service to Caer Anterth Mawr, Northshield, and the Dream,
Armond and Sofonisba
Spring Moot April 23, 2017, 12-6 pm
Wisconsin Room- UW Milwaukee Student Union 2200 E Kenwood Ave Milwaukee, WI 53211
An opportunity to work on projects, play games, and socialize.
The Monthly Newsletter of the Barony of Caer Anterth Mawr
Motto: Certe Sufficiens- “Surely, there is enough” Serving members of the Society for Creative Anachronism in Southeastern Wisconsin Vol. 39 No. 4– April 2017 Anno Societatis LI http://caeranterth.org
Officer Reports
From the Seneschal
Greetings from the Seneschal,
First I'd like to thank everyone that showed up at Curia. Our Web minister is looking for people that want to learn about webpage
design. He will teach anyone that wants to learn. I want to strongly recommend that when you have a chance you go onto the
website and read the proposed new by-laws. We want your opinions. This is your chance to be involved as to the direction the
barony is going.
Geoffrey
From the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Tri-City National Bank
Income: Fighter’s Fund $525.00
Directory Sales $25.00
Expenditures: Redeemer Lutheran Church $375.00 – Fighter’s Practice Site
Emery Paine $27.00 – Boar’s Head Reimbursement
Balance 2/28/17: $19,122.51
Fighter’s Fund Balance 2/28/17: $1,252.72
Yours in Service,
Lady Asabella of Caer Anterth Mawr
From the Chronicler
Greetings.
Welcome to the very full April issue. With the passing of Baroness Alice, I have elected to forgo the April foolery for this year, and
give the space over to an “In Memorium” tribute to Her Excellency. The deadline for the April issue is Monday, April 24, 2017.
As always, I am looking for content for the newsletters. This is not my newsletter, it is the barony’s newsletter, both for the present
and for future members who wish to chronical our history. I need content from you all.
• Officers, please send monthly reports, in accordance with our by-laws.
• Please send articles on anything within the scope of the Society, be they how-to articles, histories of persons or cultures,
event reports, etc.…
• Creative works such as poems, songs, artwork, photography, etc.
If there is something you would like to see in the Song of the Tower, please let me know and I will work to get it in.
In Service,
Arnbjørn
Baronial Directories There are six 2016 paper Baronial Directories available. They are $2.00 each.
They will be available for pick-up at Curia and the No Fee 2nd Thursday Practice.
Other dates & locations can be arranged. Contact the Chronicler.
From the Herald Unto Lady Dyonisia Buleheued, Clerk of Precedence, greetings from Beatrice, Herald of Caer Anterth Mawr. Upon the Occasion of Theodore's Medieval Academy of Novices, held March 11, A.S. LI, within the Lands of Caer Anterth Mawr, it did please Their Excellencies, Armond and Sofonisba, Baron and Baroness of those Lands, to hold Their Court. Abelard die Elster was called forward, and requested by Their Excellencies to demonstrate to the populace the proper way to enter and depart court. He did so, and was thanked for his assistance. Adriana Karafantoni was presented with the Award of the Millstone for her service in general, and organizing Theodore's Academy. Arthur Angus was presented with the Award of Zenith's Guardian for his work instructing in rapier combat and for his service as Baronial Rapier Marshal. Arnbjorn Karlsson was permitted time in Their Excellencies court, and did call forward Rhys ap Ishmael Llygad Odd, whom he did publicly take as Yeoman (jointly with William of Mann, who was unable to be present). Rhys was presented with a red hood. Rhys ap Ishmael Llygad Odd was invited into the Order of the Castle Commanders for his excellence in archery, his instruction in archery, and his service as Baronial Archery Captain. Her Excellency, Kateryn of the Amber Mists was called into court, and did then act as Their Excellencies Herald for the following piece of business: Beatrice Domenici della Campana was presented with the Award of the Whistling Swan for her work teaching and coordinating the Baronial Scribal and Dance guilds. The following persons were presented with Baronial Brassards: Sarah of Caer Anterth Mawr John Jacob Ingleheimer Schmidt Jayce of Caer Anterth Mawr Juliana of Caer Anterth Mawr Emmanuel of Caer Anterth Mawr Madeline of Caer Anterth Mawr It was also discovered that the following persons have received Baronial Brassards in the past, but these were never recorded. I, as Baronial Herald, will be following up to determine the correct date for these awards, but wanted them on record sooner rather than later. Tanzil of Caer Anterth Mawr Celine of Caer Anterth Mawr Kaily of Caer Anterth Mawr Hilary of Caer Anterth Mawr The members of the Students for Creative Anachronism (the UW-Milwaukee student group) were presented with tokens of thanks and welcome. Thus concludes this Report for the Court of Their Excellencies of Caer Anterth Mawr, Armond and Sofonisba, upon the occasion of Theodore's Medieval Academy for Novices.
In Service,
Beatrice
Curia Notes – March 21, 2017 In Attendance In Attendance: Abelard, Sigrid, Geoffrey, Rhys, Asabella, Arnbjorn, Sibillia, Beatrice, Dahrien, Armond, Sofonisba, Jean, Winifride
(virtual)
Officers Reports
Baron & Baroness Words of wisdom: 42. Also, according to chemistry, “Alcohol is technically a solution.” Alice's service is Saturday 3/25 at 1
PM, followed by a CAM post-revel/Irish Wake. We will open the five gallons of cyser.
Seneschal We had a Bylaws Meeting, and it went well. We think it will make things smoother and more functional. We should have them posted
by the end of the week. We'll vote on them at next Curia.
Chronicler Submissions are due Monday, 3/27/17. Please send in memories, stories, and photos of Alice. Also, we have six directories left for
sale. Read the Tower!
Webminister We still have a website. Tell the webminister if you have content to post. If anyone is interested in learning HTML, CSS, or the job
overall, please get in touch. Do we have a hit counter? We used to, but don't have one actively running any more. If you want to we
can add it.
Minister of Arts & Sciences
Sewing project day on Sunday 3/26 at Beatrice's house, and Sunday 4/2 at UWM. Bring your sewing machines! Come and learn!
Nobody has died from A&S projects, as far as we know.
Knights Marshal Nothing new to report. The March free practice night was lightly attended, possibly due to Gulf Wars. If people want loaner armor
they should go to Randall's open shop night on Tuesday nights so they can look through all the options and get things repaired or
fitted if necessary. The Baron and Knights Marshal will inspect the loaner armor.
Archery Captain
We continue to shoot pointy things at the targets designed to receive pointy things.
Rapier Captain No report, enjoys cyser. Potential new youth rapier fighter.
Youth Combat Marshal Will start working in earnest in April.
Chatelaine All is well. New people are pitching in. And we got interest from the UWM demo!
Chancellor of Exchequer See written report. Will follow up with Kingdom about the electronic statements.
Quartermaster Will be at the locker in the next week to drop off some stuff. Also, Beatrice and Asabella both have boxes of stuff to hand off to
QM.
Herald Mistress Margaret Malise has a new badge (a fire-breathing snail). Court report for Theodore's has been filed. Consulted on fixing
the Baron's name and device. Other things are in the pipeline - ask her if you have questions or need help. The awards from the
Barony have never been registered - can we fix that? Herald will look into it. It's certainly something we should do.
Old Business
Border Skirmish XIV Border Skirmish: There is a website at http://www.ravenslake.org/joomla/events/border-skirmish.html. Lines of communication from
Ravenslake are relatively silent, and we should fix that. Autocrat is keeping a binder of useful information to pass on to next year's
autocrat. Let's play Helga Ball! Beatrice has a connection to get cabbages. We should try using a 'boost' from Facebook to push
Border Skirmish. We still need liaisons for Royalty, Merchant, and A&S. (The website also lists that we need Youth Combat and
Thrown Weapons marshals, and a Camp Herald.) Their Majesties Northshield will be there.
By-laws Meeting We had a Bylaws Meeting, and it went well. We think it will make things smoother and more functional. We should have them posted
by the end of the week. We'll vote on them at next Curia. Now would be a good time to make comments.
New Business
Boar’s Head 2017 We have received a bid from co-stewards Beatrice and Winifride, with Rhys as feast steward. Proposed theme: Yule Aboard the
Bonaventure (late Tudor and nautical). Beatrice has lots of experience and knows the people to ask in areas she doesn't have the
answers; intends for students to staff the roles, with other experienced people as backup. Will make sure they communicate with
the people who have done the jobs before - communication is critical to success. Moved to accept the bid. Voted, accepted.
Thrown Weapons Marshal Add to section 3B of the Bylaws. Will fill the position once the bylaws are approved.
Guilds and Groups UWM Student Group: Raided the Marquette University William Wehr (Warriors of the River) storage locker, with the caveat that
they could only take things they would use (relatively) immediately, and anything they didn't use would be returned; also, as things
were replaced or when the students leave the SCA the items would also be returned.
Meeting was adjourned.
Current Officer Terms & Openings
Web Minister (September 2015-2017)
Knight's Marshal (October 2015-2017)
Chancellor of the Exchequer (April 2015-2018)
Quartermaster (May 2016- 2018)
Seneschal (May 2016-2018)
Archery Captain (November 2016-2018)
Chronicler (December 2016-2018)
Minister of Arts & Sciences (December 2016-2018)
Rapier Captain (December 2016- 2018)
Chatelaine (March 2017-2019)
Herald (March 2017-2018)
Youth Combat Marshal (April 2017-2019)
Thrown Weapons Marshal (April 2017-2019)
Minister of Youth Vacant
All officers, except for the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Archery Captain, have the option of applying for a third-
year extension.
Web Minister- Letters of Intent are due by June Curia
Minister of Youth- Vacant- Letter of Intent welcomed until filled
Border Skirmish XIV Staff & Volunteers- Contact Sibillia to volunteer
Proposed changes to the Bylaws of the Barony of Caer Anterth Mawr
Proposed changes are marked in Red. Please submit any suggested changed to Their Excellencies and Sir Geoffrey.
I. An Introduction to the Society for Creative
Anachronism (SCA)
A) The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is an
receipt of the monies. Pre-registration ends at least 10
days prior to the event. All monies must be submitted to
the Chancellor of the Exchequer prior to the Event.
6) The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for
preparing all Gate items prior to the event.
7) The Gate Coordinator is responsible for all monies
collected at the event. A tally of all funds must be made
and correlated with all paperwork the day of the event.
All funds must be countersigned by a second member
of the Barony and given to the Chancellor the
Exchequer, or a designated officer, the day of the event.
8) No entrance will be allowed to the event under the
pretext of "The Check is in the Mail". In this case, the
person(s) will be required to pay at the door with name
and personal information taken down and given to the
Chancellor of the Exchequer to avoid duplicate
payment.
9) No refunds will be issued on the day of the event.
Any exception is at the discretion of the Chancellor of
the Exchequer only.
10) The information in paragraph D, sections 8 and 9
above must be posted on all event-related
communications, including but not limited to websites,
flyers and advertisements.
11) No cash disbursements shall be removed or
disbursed out of Gate Monies for any reason.
12) Event staff handling monies for admission to the
event are deputies of the Chancellor of the Exchequer
and must be members in good standing of the Society
over the age of 18. The Gate Coordinator must be
approved by the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the
Event Steward. It is the responsibility of the Event
Steward to verify membership of individuals handling
monies.
13) Event related receipts are due to the Chancellor of
the Exchequer no more than 30 days after the event.
Exceptions are at the discretion of the Chancellor of the
Exchequer only.
E) Procedures for Uncashed Checks
1) This policy covers any check that is left outstanding
for more than 180 days unless otherwise specified.
Special circumstances would include such items as site
deposits.
2) When a check becomes outstanding for 5 months, the
Chancellor of the Exchequer's office will send a letter
to the person to whom the check was issued if possible.
This letter will include the information that our records
indicated that a check is still outstanding on our books,
giving check number, amount, date issued and reason.
This letter will also give a specific amount of time for
the payee to respond either by letter or by cashing the
check. This time frame is to correspond with the
check's six-month anniversary of issuance.
3) If after the specified time has elapsed and the check
remains uncashed, the check will be voided and funds
returned to the checking account.
4) A "Thank you for your donation to our Barony" card
will be sent to the payee if possible.
F) Procedures for Advance of Funds
1) Fund Advances must first be approved by the
financial committee and then voted on by the Curia for
both the item and the amount allowed to be spent.
2) Funds will be issued by check with the appropriate
form completed and signed by the Seneschal at that
time.
3) Items are to be purchased within 14 days of the
receipt of funds.
4) A receipt plus any remaining funds are to be returned
to the Chancellor of the Exchequer in person and
reconciled with 30 days of issuance of funds. No
reconciliation will be done by mail.
5) Lost checks, failure to provide receipts, failure to
provide balance of funds due or other non-compliance
may result in individual no longer being able to obtain
advances for purchases.
XII. Event Guidelines
A) Definitions
1) Moots: Local events that are not typically published
on the Kingdom calendar.
2) Events: Local events that are published on the
Kingdom calendar.
3) Kingdom-sponsored events: Events under the
purview of the Crown and/or Stallari Council. These
include Coronation, Crown Tournament, and other
events the Stallari Council may designate. These are
published on the Kingdom calendar.
4) Known World and/or Society events: Inter-Kingdom
events that are under the purview of the Society officers
or other Inter-Kingdom bodies. These are published on
the Kingdom calendar.
5) Event Stewards: Ad Hoc deputies of the Seneschal
and must be paid members of the Society, over the age
of 18.
6) Moot Stewards: Ad Hoc deputies of the Seneschal.
Requirement of paid membership in the Society
and/or age restrictions are at the discretion of the
Seneschal.
B) Bids and proposals for event steward
1) Persons interested in serving as Event Steward
should read the Baronial Event Steward Handbook.
Event Stewards shall report regularly to the Curia.
Whenever possible, Event Stewards should attend Curia
meetings, either in person or via electronic means. If a
prospective Event Steward has not been an Event
Steward before, then the prospective Event Steward
should have an experienced Event Steward as a Deputy
or Co-Steward.
2) Neither the Seneschal nor the Chancellor of the
Exchequer may be an Event Steward for an event
during their tenure. This policy does not restrict these
officers from serving as Moot Stewards. This policy
also does not affect other local Officers or anyone
holding a Regional, Kingdom, or Society office.
3) All event proposals and bids shall be submitted to the
Curia by the announced deadline. The Curia will
determine which bid or proposal it will accept. Except
in the case of extenuating circumstances, a vote will not
be held on an event proposal in the same Curia meeting
in which it is proposed.
4) Proposals to Steward Moots may be made by simply
volunteering, unless otherwise stated by the Curia.
5) Kingdom-sponsored event bids must include the
required information as specified by Kingdom policy.
6) Known World and/or Society event bids must
include the required information as specified by the
Society officers or other Inter-Kingdom bodies.
7) Initial event proposals should include the event date,
featured activities, themes, event sites under
consideration and, if possible, a rough estimate of the
cost and/or break-even numbers. This proposal should
also note any other Kingdom events currently listed on
the Kingdom Calendar for the proposed date, including,
when appropriate, Middle Kingdom events within 150
miles.
XIII. Guilds and Groups
A) The Barony welcomes the creation of guilds and
groups to facilitate individuals' exploration of the
medieval world.
B) Guilds and groups are voluntary associations that are
not regulated by the Barony.
C) Guilds and groups are encouraged to publicize their
activities in the Baronial newsletter, Baronial website
and other media.
XIV. Baronial Awards and Orders
A) The Granting and Recommending Honors and
Precedence
1) The creation, closing, and granting of Baronial
Awards and Orders is the purview of the Baron(s)
and/or Baroness(es) or Coronet
2) Any changes to the Baronial Awards and Orders by
the Baron and/or Baroness Coronet will be
automatically updated in the bylaws annually.
3) Anyone can recommend to Baron and/or Baroness
Coronet anyone who is, in his or her estimation,
deserving of an Order or Award.
4) The Baronial Awards and Orders are non-armigerous
and do not convey standing in the Kingdom Order of
Precedence. Recipients of each Award or Order may
wear any token given with the honor.
5) Awards may be given to an individual more than
once, for different activities covered by that award. An
individual may be made a Companion of an Order once.
B) Awards of the Barony of Caer Anterth Mawr
1) Baronial Brassard: This Award recognizes service to
the Barony. This award is not limited to the populace of
Caer Anterth Mawr. The token of the award is a cord
braided of green, blue, and white cords.
2) Awards of the Baron's Cipher/Grace and/or the
Baroness' Cipher/Grace: This Award is given to
recognize personal service to the Baron(s) and/or the
Baroness(es).
3) Award of the Whistling Swan: This Award
recognizes promising skills in the Arts. The token of the
Award is a silver bell or thimble in the shape of a swan.
Though formerly known as the Order of the Whistling
Swan, this honor is an Award.
4) Award of the Flaming Heart: This Award recognizes
promising skills in the Sciences. The token of the
Award is a heart with a flame at its center. Though
formerly known as the Order of the Flaming Heart, this
honor is an Award.
5) Award of the Mullet: This Award is given to groups
in recognition of service to the Barony. The token of
the Award is a large silver star of any media to be hung
from the group's banner. Though formerly known as the
Order of the Mullet, this honor is an Award.
6) Award of the Rising Star: This award recognizes
children of exceptional manners and medieval presence.
The token of the award is a silver-painted wooden star
suspended from the neck on a blue ribbon.
7) Award of the Millstone: This award recognizes
excellence in service to the Barony.
8) Award of the Zenith's Defenders: This award
recognizes excellence in the arts martial.
9) Honor of the Domestic Goddess: This honor
acknowledges those members of the Barony who have
shown excellent service in the kitchen during an event.
The token of this honor is a copper pan.
C) Orders of the Barony of Caer Anterth Mawr
1) Order of the Twr Mawr: The Order recognizes long
and distinguished service to the Barony. The Baron
and/or Baroness Coronet may consult with the
membership of the order on prospective new members.
2) Order of the Castle's Commanders: The Order
recognizes superior skill and teaching of the arts
martial, with emphasis within the Barony. The Baron
and/or Baroness Coronet may consult with the
membership of the order on prospective new members.
3) Order of the Fortress Virtuosos: The Order
recognizes superior skill and teaching of the arts and
sciences, with emphasis within the Barony. The Baron
and/or Baroness Coronet may consult with the
membership of the order on prospective new members.
4) Council of the Ancestors: This council includes
previous landed Barons and Baronesses of Caer Anterth
Mawr, and any other long serving members of the
Barony deemed appropriate by the current Baron
and/or Baroness Coronet to be a permanent councilor
to the current and future landed Barons and Baronesses
of Caer Anterth Mawr.
In Memorium
Alice of Kent (1934-2017)
March 15, A.S. LI witnessed the passing of Alice of Kent, third Baroness of Caer Anterth Mawr, Companion of the Laurel, Companion
of the Pelican, Beare of Northshield, Baroness of the Court of Siegfried II and Gwyneth, Companion of the Dragon’s Heart,
Companion of the Silver Oak, Companion of the Willow, Recipient of the Purple Fret, Recipient of the Award of Arms, Recipient of
the Royal Augmentation of Arms, Recipient of the Augmentation of Arms, Recipient of the Northern Cross, Companion of the baronial
orders Twr Mawr, Fortress Virtuosos, Whistling Swan, and Domestic Goddess, Recipient of the Baron & Baroness Cypher, the
Baron & Baroness Grace, and the Baronial Brassard, and premiere member of the baronial Council of Ancestors. She is preceded
in death by her husband, Master Antonio de Casa d'Aqua, better known as Price, and their daughter, Jeanne d’Arbois. She is
survived by her son Andrew, daughter-in-law Hannah, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
“Besides her multiple talents, what I remember about Alice is her creative mind and wicked sense of humor. Solomon and I taught
Alice and Price how to make wine and they went on to become Laurels. Their cherry wines were perfection! We preferred sweet
wines. They loved dry wines and could never find commercial wines to their taste. Most people in the Brewers and Vintners Guild
at that time chose puny names for their wines. At one time, some were combining flavors and names. 0ne person made a grape
and apple wine and called it Grapple. Alice was toying with the idea of combining cranberry and apple wine and calling it Crapple.
(Fortunately, it remained a verbal joke.) She was always so creative and funny. And kind, always helping others or just making
their day by talking to them. Her departure is the end of an era.”
-Mistress Prislka the Sensible
“Apart from describing Alice as one of the best co-conspirators I have ever had (which is high praise), and in general a raconteur,
one memory of Alice made me say to Mysie that we should be having a remembrance dinner at Hooters.
“Alice was brought to Hooters for the first time, by … I’m not sure who the bad influence was, but they are all no doubt on this list.
Alice’s reaction to Hooters was the Church Ladies Auxiliary should take over for a Sunday night fund raiser. ‘We could make a
fortune.’
“This is not a direction most people would go upon visiting the orange owl.”
-THL Druscilla Galbraith
“Shava showed up at my house with Alice. Wouldn't tell us where we were going. Alice and I grumbled merrily about being kept in
the dark. We got there, and it was a massive field of sunflowers that the owners have made into a rather big deal - there are paths,
areas you can take photos, etc. Shava would know what it is called. It is near Madison, WI. Shava and I both took tons of pics, and
Alice looked around. I tried to get her up on my shoulders at one point, but got slapped for grabbing her leg too hard and not having
all of my neurons in order enough to gracefully pull it off. There was much laughter. I wanted to get Alice to walk out in them, but
had to really talk her into it and make her a path. She thought I had lost my mind. I got her to go out there a bit, and was able to
see her barely through stalks and leaves. I held my camera up over the field, hoping to get a shot of her and called out to her to
dance. She glared at me at first, and then just smiled and started dancing. I couldn't see my camera screen, and was only hoping
to have good enough aim to get her in the picture. I had the camera held up as high as my arm could go in hopes I could see her
over the sunflowers which were up to 8 feet tall. We did more fun things that day, but when I got home and loaded my pictures, I
just gaped at what the camera had gotten. It was pure luck, but the image was aligned with then horizon line; the lighting was
amazing with the clouds and sun, and there was Alice, grinning and dancing. It's probably the best photo I've ever taken, and I
couldn't even see what I was doing. That should probably tell me something. I just know I'm grateful to Shava and Alice for a
beautiful day.”
-THL Thora Hrafnsteinn Ornolfsdottir
“I have many fond memories of Alice, but I think the funniest was when she was going through chemo after her first mastectomy.
She and Valerius will still our baroness and baron. We were waiting to start the court for a moot. I think I was seneschal at the time,
as I was standing in front of the crowd, behind the baronial seats.
“For those of you who may not know Valerius, he wore at that time what I call a "micro beard"--very finely shaved along the jaw so
as to accentuate. And he shaved his head. He would wear boots, hose, and tunic, and looked darned fine in those items.
“Alice had lost all her hair by this time. So imagine the gasps, the laughter, the HOWLS as Valerius and his evil twin, Nefarious,
entered the room. Alice absolutely strutted. She was wearing an identical outfit of boots, hose, and cotehardie, and had drawn a
micro beard on her face.
“To this day, I remember that as the finest example of her indomitable and glorious spirit.”
-Mistress Idonia Tait
“There are so many and I am not a good story teller, but here is sort of a story or description or something.
“She always enjoyed the "view “on the sidelines as men went by and several times over the years asked me to take pics and maybe
we could make a calendar sometime?
“I remember once Corin was at a moot--many, many years ago. He was standing in a corner facing the wall and learning to juggle,
we were in a basement somewhere and Alice came up and made appreciative noises and suggested a pic. I still have it somewhere.
“Another thing with pics. When she was getting her treatments and had ports in, one on each side, I took a couple of pics of Price
and cut them out so she could have a man in each port. She laughed and laughed!
“The she did it, taped them on and went for treatment and her doctor and nurses Laughed and laughed! They called down the hall
to others to come see. It was pretty funny, she enjoyed telling me.
“I will so miss her evil laugh, and her playful teasing. Mostly I will miss the joyful way she did just about everything.”
-Lady Jenty Irelan
“She conspired with us, she made us laugh, she frustrated us, she fought for us, her joy
in life was an inspiration. I know Geoffrey and I still want to have relationship like Price
and Alice had when we are in our 80's. They both opened their homes and hearts to
everyone and enjoyed every moment with each other.
“In the words of their godson I hope they are dancing in heaven now.
“Rest well my friend.
All my love
Your adopted daughter
Tatiana/ Tonia”
-Mistress Tatiana Marana Melville
“I remember Alice The Escapee! We were doing a demo at her church's Ren Faire Days some years ago, where they had a jail set
up; and Faire-goers could pay to put their friends in jail for various "offenses" that they made up. The jail was a big four-sided cage
they had built from long limbs, all lashed together, with a gate on one side, free standing at the edge of the parking lot. I was put in
charge of the jail for a while, gathering and locking up the "prisoners" for a set amount of time (unless they wanted to buy their way
out sooner. Most people played along in the spirit of things, and went in peaceably, calling out to people to have pity on them once
inside, though, and things like that. Everyone seemed to be having a good time with it. But at some point, somebody jailed
BARONESS ALICE!!! And SHE did not stay peaceably put. I never thought I'd see the day! ALICE actually climbed the jail wall,
up over the height of her own head, and out!
“I don't think I saw her do it that first time; all of sudden, my prisoner was just there a
ways in front of me, running and dancing away, waving her arms above her head and
singing out -- taunting me!!! Well, as a self-respecting jailer in the pay of the good
people of that church, naturally, I had to run after her. The chase was a merry scene
for all who watched, as we both hammed it up as enthusiastically as we could. I finally
did catch her up, and "frog-marched" her back to jail "where she (clearly) belonged".
Humph. No sooner had I locked the gate and turned my back when I heard a child's
tittering behind me. I spun, and there, already clambered halfway or more up the "wall"
-- actually just a loose lattice of sticks, remember! -- was Baroness Alice again!!!
GAAAAHHH!!! I couldn't believe it -- no pretending, I was simply astonished! Not only
that she could climb up and over, but that the stick-jail would support a person's weight
and climbing motion, even a small person's like Alice! I couldn't move; I just watched
her go ... And then had to chase her all over again. I had to hire some children with
candy to act as extra guards on the other sides of the jail, just to see her serve her full
five minutes. And one of them let her do it a third time! AFTER taking my candy.
Hrmph. Escapee Alice! No jail could hold her!”
- Master Dahrien Cordell
Medieval Treasures
This month heralds Good Friday and Easter, crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, April 14-16, 2017, and April 23rd marks the St George’s feast
day. St. George was a Palestinian Christian solider, frequently depicted being shown slaying a dragon. St. George is the patron saint of England,
Georgia, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Aragon, and Catalonia. Christ carrying His cross to Calvary and Saint George slaying the dragon are April’s
featured works.
Road to Calvary with St Veronica, circa 1520/20, Antwerp, Belgium, Polychromed and gilded oak, Milwaukee Art Museum
Saint George Slaying the Dragon, circa 1475/90, Tyrol, Austria, polychromed limewood, Milwaukee Art Museum
Calendar of Events
Curia Meeting
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 18 at the Brookfield Public Library at 7:00 PM
1900 N Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI, 53005
All members of the populace are welcome to attend and participate
Song of the Tower submissions for May 2017 Issue are due Monday, April 24, 2017 by 7 pm.
Clothier Guild At the request and suggestion of our most awesome A&S Minister, Sibillia, we've set up two sewing/project days on upcoming Sunday afternoons, to help people finish projects before Coronation. The first will be on Sunday, March 26. This will be at my home in Bay View. If you don't already have the address (it's in the Baronial Directory), drop me a message and I'll give it to you. We'll be meeting from 10am until 3pm (hard stop time, as that's when my partner gets off work). The second will be on Sunday, April 2. This will be at the UWM Student Union, room 280 (the room in which the combat and dance classes were offered at Theodore's, across from the theater at the end of the hall). We'll start at 12:30 and finish at 6. The later start time is to take advantage of free street parking and the vacating of the lots by the church-goers. Bring your projects, your fabric, your sewing machines, your patterns, and your questions. Members of the Clothier's Guild will be present to assist with project completion (or project beginnings). I hope to see you there! Beatrice
Theodore's Medieval Academy for Novices The UWM Students for Creative Anachronisms hosted Theodore's Medieval Academy for Novices, a day of classes & displays for the new-to-the-SCA. Here are some photographs from the day.
Baronial Calendar
Arts Martial Activities
Mondays: 6:30 pm- Archery Practice- Gander Mountain- $8 per hour/$30 for 30 day pass/$120 annual pass. Loaner gear
is available.
Tuesdays: 6pm Open Shop Night- Lord Randall's Manor
Thursdays: 7-10pm- Fighter and Rapier Practice- Redeemer Lutheran Church- $5 fee. No Fee Sponsored Fighter, Rapier,
Baronial Champions Armored Combat: Lord Hans Velger
Archery: Lord Rhys ap Ishmael Llygad Odd
Rapier: Lord Arthur Angus
Bardic: Baron Albrecht of Caer Anterth Mawr
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Credits: Baronial Achievement: Lord Cigfran “Raven” Myddrael Joserlin (John S.L. Singleton) and Officer Badges: Lord Anders Olafsson (Gerald Asp). “Medieval
Treasures” and “Theodore's Medieval Academy for Novices” photos provided by THL Arnbjørn Karlsson (B. Wesley Adams II), all rights to photographs retained by him.
“Alice & the Sunflowers” photo provided by THL Thora Hrafnsteinn Ornolfsdottir (Andrea Potts), all rights to photographs retained by her. “Alice and Tatianna” photo
provided by Mistress Tatiana Marana Melville (Tonia Heng), all rights to photographs retained by her. “Alice the Escapee” Photo by Sandy McGee Photography, used
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Price” from Alice of Kent’s collection, all rights to photographs retained by her.