====== The Alderman’s Hat ====== 3 cu longways set : Apted collection– Originally a triple minor A1 1-4 invert the set from the top (1’s cast to bottom, 2’s lead to top & cast back to middle, 3’s lead up) 5-8 2 hand turn partners 9-10 clap 3 times A2 1-4 invert the set from the top 5-8 2 hand turn partners 9-10 clap 3 times B1 1-8 1st woman, followed by her partner, casts off and dances round the set, below the 3’s & round the 3rd man to 2nd place 9-10 All clap 3 times B2 1-8 1st & 2nd couple 4 changes Rt & Lt through 9-10 All clap 3 times whilst 1's slip to bottom Thanks to Howard Ballard for sending us the text above. Recording: {{ ::music:alderman_s_hat--009.mp3.zip |}}