[Moo] Japanese night--Ii and Aine's house, Thursday 12/21/2006

[Ii Saburou Katsumori (Joshua B.)]

Written in conjunction with the winter's first frost, greetings.  It
warms our heart that our friends and neighbors would work so
diligently on our behalf, but we would not wish anyone to put
themselves out for our sake.  Please be at your ease, and allow
yourself informal dress.  If you would wish to bring your finery to
share, or even to work on it during the festivities, you are more than
welcome to, however.

The first day of the twelfth month of the year of the fire dog     Katsumori
     To Yamamori no Korehide

On 11/30/06, Comstock Corey <krokinole at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Haikei, Ii-dono.
>
> The seasons change once more in their changeless cycle.  The tolling of the
> temple-bells reach this manor-house more clearly through the wintering
> trees, and only the pines lend color to the courtyard.  The few browning
> leaves which wait to fall only sharpen the sense of autumn's passing.
>
> Soon enough it shall be full winter, and the bright company of friends and
> comrades will be most welcome.  It is hoped that it shall then be possible
> to accept Ii-dono's gracious hospitality, and that a friend, one who is
> possessed of some interest in the noteworthy practice of armed combat in
> the style of Enryakuji, may also attend.
>
> The changing of the seasons is also notable as a time for the changing of
> one's wardrobe  As it is was not specified in the invitation, it is
> wondered whether semi-formal, informal, or mundane clothing will be the
> general rule of the evening - in the event that attire proper to nobles and
> samurai of the capital is expected,  it is hoped that a new ensemble will
> be finished in a timely manner, that this house may be represented without
> shame at Ii-dono's gathering.
>
> It is hoped that the predictions of noted astrologers of the House of Ii
> shall prove correct in their interpretation of the heavenly bodies, and
> that all present enjoy the bright comfort of the evening's gathering.
>
>
> Penned this Thirtieth day of the Eleventh month, in the year of the Fire
> Dog,
>
> Yamamori no Korehide.
>
>
>
> >Written quickly with my own brush.  Greetings to all inhabitants of
> the capital, on the 21st day of the Twelfth month, the Onmyo-hakase of
> the Onmyoryo have determined that yin will peak for the year, and yang
> shall again begin to wax.  Observing the alignment of the various
> planetary objects, and reading the signs collected throughout the
> nation, it has been determined that this would be an auspicious day
> for a festive gathering.
>
> Therefore, all good and right nobles within the capital are invited to
> our humble dwelling for what pleasure may be had.  Sincerely,
>
> The 29th day of the 11th month of the year of the Fire Dog
> Katsumori
>
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