Playford's Progeny

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====== Colonel John Irwin ======

Ken Sheffield\\
Longways for 4 couples \\
Tune: Planxty Irwin
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Al 1-6 Is cross and cast down and dance a half figure eight through the
       3s while the 4s cross, cast up and dance a half figure eight through the 2s.
   7-8 Is and 4s change places along the line to finish with the 1s in
       second place and the 4s in third place.
   9-12 In fours, the dancers in first corner positions cross, then the
        dancers in the second corner positions cross;
   13-16 In fours, circle halfway around. (Set is now 2-1-4—3, all proper.)
A2 1-16 With middles facing the ends to begin, the whole set dances
        four changes of a circular hey, turning once and a half with each
        change. (Set is now 3-4-1-2, all improper.)
B1 1-8 Partners change places, “Hole in the Wall” style (viz., approach
       to face, move around halfway still facing, then fall back), turn
       single into a ring of eight;
   9-16 Circle left halfway.
B2 1-6 In fours, 3 changes of a circular hey, beginning with neighbors facing;
   7-8 Is and 4s change places along the line. Set is now 2-4-1-2 all proper.).
   9-16 In fours, 4 changes of a circular hey, partners facing to begin.</code>
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