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country dances of 1797

From The court and royal lady's pocket-book, for the year 1797, pp143-, 1797.

SELECT
COUNTRY DANCES.

The Music of which may be had at

MESS. BLAND AND WELLER's MUSIC WAREHOUSE.
No. 23, Oxford-Street, London.

LADY CHOLMONDLEY'S WALTZ.
THE first couple set to the second lady and hands three round, the same with second gentleman, lead down the middle, up again, allemand and swing corners.

THE RAMBLER.
Set hands six round, then back again, promenade and poussette.

NEW LOWLAND LADDIE.
Cast off two couple and set, up again, lead down the middle, up again, set and turn corners.

DROPS OF BRANDY.
First couple set and turn, hands three with second lady, then with second gentleman, lead down the middle, up again, and allemande, set corners and lead outsides.

MA??OUD.
Set and hands across, back again, lead down the middle, up again, allemand and turn corners.

WAYS AND MEANS.
Cast off two couple, up again, change side, and back again, lead down the middle, up again, hands six round.

DUSTY MILLER.
Lead down the middle, and up again twice, turn corners, and lead outsides.

RICHER'S HORNPIPE.
Hey contrary sides, then on your own sides, lead down the middle, up again, foot it to the top couple, hands four at bottom, right and left.

THE CROP.
Set and hands across, back again, lead down the middle, up again, allemande, turn corners and lead outsides.

BANNIAN DAY.
Set and cross over two couple, lead up the middle, allemand and swing corners.

A SCOTCH MEASURE.
Set and change sides, back again, lead down the middle, up again, and allemand.