Ah.... is it about precedence?

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Ah.... is it about precedence? Written by Jan (4/7/2006 8:22 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I dont know,Jan, penned by JulieW

One of the rules says:

That a reasonable time shall be allowed between the minuets and contra-dances for ladies of precedence to take their places in the dance; and that those ladies who shall stand up after the dance shall have commenced, must take their place successively at the bottom.

(Then we get)
That no lady, after she shall have taken her place in the set do permit another to come above her in the dance.

So this could be about precedence - you can go above someone according to the rank of the lady until the dance is commenced. After that, you musn't let anyone in... they must go to the bottom whatever their rank?

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Rules of Conduct at the Upper Rooms circa 1813 JulieW (4/6/2006 10:36 a.m.)

I have been longing to read these. Reeba (4/6/2006 11:15 a.m.)
- Dacning was only JulieW (4/6/2006 11:38 a.m.)
Interesting rules on dancing Mary Ellen (4/6/2006 1:22 p.m.)
- I think your distinction JulieW (4/6/2006 2:29 p.m.)
- Possible context to one quirky rule *spoilers* for "Evelina& Catherine Anna (4/8/2006 9:35 p.m.)
A question Pennie (4/6/2006 10:29 p.m.)
- I noitced that too.......... JulieW (4/7/2006 5:29 a.m.)
  - Pardon me for this liberty… Robbin (4/7/2006 11:01 a.m.)
    - Whoa , ladies! JulieW (4/7/2006 2:32 p.m.)
      - Why was the rule for the ladies and not the gents? nfm   Jan (4/7/2006 3:10 p.m.)
        
        I dont know,Jan   JulieW (4/7/2006 3:34 p.m.)
        
        LOL! A cat fight in regency dress - how elegant! nfm   Jan (4/7/2006 4:09 p.m.)
        
        Ah.... is it about precedence?   Jan (4/7/2006 8:22 p.m.)
        
        Good point Jan! nfm :D   Robbin (4/8/2006 10:00 a.m.)
    - My guess too Melissa (4/7/2006 8:05 p.m.)
- A guess Heather L (4/7/2006 10:14 a.m.)
- Some more... Reeba (4/7/2006 2:20 p.m.)
  - Two things I can think of: Kelley B (4/7/2006 4:12 p.m.)
    - That makes sense. Thanks, Kelly. :-) *nfm* Reeba (4/7/2006 4:14 p.m.)
  - Also... Nicki (4/8/2006 9:09 a.m.)
    - I didn't think.. Reeba (4/8/2006 9:28 a.m.)
      - Not sure Nicki (4/8/2006 1:17 p.m.)
        
        I think you are right, Nicki. Reeba (4/8/2006 2:10 p.m.)
ladies Bettina (4/7/2006 3:46 a.m.)

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