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Date Posted: 08:33:43 06/01/02 Sat
Author: Tytana
Subject: Invitation to ALL


invite


Come O/one, Come A/all

....Celebration time in Dyramid Manor and Merry Widow Tavern. Come enjoy dancing, feasting and drinking.



Celebrate with us in a toast to Freedom.


A

Sparring tourney will be held starting at 2:00 P.M.

at Merry Widow Tavern, all entrants must submit their entry by June 7, with their name, skill level; and weapon of choice to calliope_demarquis@hotmail.com. This event is open to males and female.


Then on to Dyramid Manor for more civilized pleasures.


The

Five Course Banquet

will thrill your palate, our serving wenches will delight your eye. This was previously known as Hawkwood Village, but now honours its founder by opening a new Manor in medieval times, a place of safety and comfort.

Throughout the feast our medieval musicians play authentic medieval musical instruments such as the shawm, crumhorn, sackbutt, cornett, hurdy-gurdy and lute. There are also performances by our juggler/court jester.

After the banquet the dancing begins. A bar is available throughout the evening which finishes at whenever.


The order of events is as follows:




1. Guests arrive at 7.30 pm (central) on June 8th, 2002 (which is a Saturday)


2. Dress in full medieval wear


3. Served a glass of mede and entertained by musicians and juggler


4. The five course banquet commences accompanied by wine





Breughel buffet







While the guests enjoy a splendid Breughelian buffet, numerous artists conjure up a pleasant medieval mood: troubadours, fools, falconers, archers, fire-eaters, etc.


A stunning spectacle with typical Belgian cuisine.


An unforgettable and relaxing evening.



THE MEDIEVAL BANQUET:

Crown your King and Queen. Eat, drink and be merry in the Henry VIII style!




THE FIRST REMOVE


SCOTCH BROTH & IRISH SODA BREAD


a hearty soup with beef, barley, and vegetables, simmered to perfection, and served in bowls fit for drinking it . Spoons are a later invention, and will be provided on request


THE SECOND REMOVE


BURGUNDIAN CHICKEN


Chicken legs stewed in red burgundy wine with fresh vegetables, onions, carrots, celery, and fresh herbs, served on platters. Finger bowls and bibs aid in cleaning the fingers after eating the chicken off the bone, Henry VIII style!


THE THIRD REMOVE


MEDIEVAL SALAD


An assortment of fresh greens and vegetables, eggs, cheese, and a vinaigrette dressing served in large bowls, and eaten with the fingers.


THE FOURTH REMOVE


ROAST BEEF


Served with potato and green beans, all on an attractive platter. Stab the meat with your "dagger", cut it, and eat it medieval style. Forks can be requested,if you can describe the instrument to the serving wench or boy.


THE FIFTH REMOVE


DESSERT


Your choice of Orange Fool, made with lots of whipped cream. Or a spice cake with raisins, and all kinds of tasty spices, or a Trifle, with fruits, cake, liqueur, and lots of whipped cream.


BEVERAGES


Free flowing red and white wine, beer, and apple cider, served in carafes and pitchers to pour for each other, or yourself. Water and coffee are not served unless requested. But, at the end of the evening, coffee is available, or on request during dinner, even though it is not authentic!



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