Subject: Re: [Mid] Awards

Greetings all!
Many good points have already been made on this topic. First off, I think
much of the gab during court is a product of our discourteous modern society.
I've noticed a trend in the past few years -- people loudly spouting off
jokes at theatre-shown films, carrying on conversations during symphonies and
plays -- and frankly, I think it's because we're accustomed to VCRs in
privacy of our own home and don't know how to behave in public, anymore.
    I've always taken solace in the SCA because I am learning about honor,
courtesy and chivalry. I am admittedly not the best at these three traits,
particularly 'courtesy' (note, my 'earned' SCA name of Dalkrvor the
*Intimid*). However, I often leave an SCA event feeling a little elated, a
little more genteel, a little more courteous... could be because I haven't
been fighting these last few years and the dresses are chaffing... or it
could be what the SCA is about... the dream. Courtesy. Honor. Chivalry.
    Whether the heralds aren't loud enough or the din is a by-product of
educating new people, the problem exists. Programs are an excellent idea, but
they would remove some sponteneity and would require extensive preparation (I
know, I'm a chronicler). Perhaps Their Majesties or Their appointed guardians
(good suggestion!) might intervene when the din becomes intolerable... which
may occur at every court, but maybe it will catch on.
    It might be nice for an 'opening act' to politely explain what is about
to happen, to recite a story about a kindly King and Queen who could not be
heard but for the din of Their subjects, or something similarly period that
gets the point across.
    As to the comments by Daffyd and others about recipients being present to
recieve their award and not having them delivered by proxy, I can say that I
DID recieve my AOA via proxy. Although it was delivered unto me by my beloved
Baron and Baroness, I would have appreciated the honor and beauty of being
called up in Royal court. I was very disappointed, especially because I had
planned to and I attended several events blessed by Their Majesties soon
after recieving my award, where they could have given it to me in person.
    How to know if someone will attend? Improbable chance that any suggestion
will work smoothly. But I like the idea of being 'called' to court after the
day you were supposed to recieve your award. Even if you know what the award
is, or why you're getting it, it's still nice to be called up to Royal court
(I think). We put so much effort into making hand-drawn scrolls, we should
put at least as much effort into their presentation in Royal court.
Just my two cents (do we have enough for coffee now?)
Lord Dalkrvor the Intimid
Chronicler, Barony of Andelcrag
(Ms. Dok Tael Murphy)
P.S. I actually liked that my AOA was written for a man. I tell people that
the King must have seen me fighting and been impressed by my fervor.
Actually, it was probably just a scribal error.
From: DokTS@aol.com
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Received on Wed Nov 3 18:47:07 1999