First Coronet and Investiture Tourney -- Principality of Caid
June 8-9, 1974

	Held in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. Persephone of Woodland was the autocrat. Coronet Lists were held on Saturday. Sir Christian of Orange defeated Sir Hugh the Undecided for the Coronet. His lady was Denisa de las Mariposa. King William attended. There were games of poison, clench-a-wench, challenges, melees, dances, luncheons were served both days. There was a Banquet Saturday Night at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, San Diego. Prince Christian and Princess Denisa were crowned by King William on Sunday.
	Why is Martin the Temperate laying prostrate at Their Highnesses' feet?

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