Notes for Members 2006–2007 - St Edmund's College - University of ...

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required; priority will be given to those who have not attended the event
in the past.
The St Edmund’s Feast is a ‘Scarlet’ occasion (see 2.5). Gowns are worn
and dress is formal.
8.10.10 Norfolk Commemoration
The Norfolk Commemoration is the major College Event of the year, and
marks the foundation of the College by the 15th Duke of Norfolk, Henry
Fitzalan Howard, in collaboration with the Baron Anatole von Hügel. In
contrast to the St Edmund’s Feast, the Norfolk Commemoration is directed
to the outside world, and many distinguished outside guests of national and
international standing are invited by the College from the academic world
and from many other walks of life, e.g. political, diplomatic, artistic and
religious.
A number of student members are invited to the Norfolk
Commemoration at the expense of the College. These may include
members of the CR Executive, those who have obtained a First in a Tripos
examination in the previous year or a prize and those who have obtained
a ‘Blue’ or ‘Half-Blue’ in a sporting activity. In addition, a ballot is held to
allocate a number of other student places. Members wishing to enter the
ballot should sign up on the sheet on the CR Notice Board; priority will be
given to those who have not attended the event in the past.
Gowns are worn and formal evening wear (men: ‘black tie’; women:
evening dress) is compulsory. Members of the College are asked to ensure
that they have the necessary dress before accepting invitations to the event.
Blazers may be worn by holders of ‘Blues’. The Dinner is a ‘Scarlet’ occasion
(see 2.5), and orders and decorations are worn by many of the guests.