An Autumn Posy

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AN AUTUMN POSY (S8x32) 2C (4C set) Romaine Butterfield Island bay Collection, 1989

1- 8 1s+2s circle 4H round to left; 1L+2L dance RSh round partner back to place
9-16 1s+2s dance the Knot
17-24 2s+1s circle 4H round to right; 2M+1M dance LSh round partner back to place
25-32 1s dance up, cast round 2s and turn 2H. 2 1

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

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This strathspey, An Autumn Posy, was devised by Romaine Butterfield in 1989 to honour Miss Elizabeth (Betty) Pitt, a dedicated longtime member of the Island Bay Scottish Country Dance Club, which later became known as Capital City.

In 1987, Betty Pitt (1911-2005) was awarded honorary life membership in the Newtown Residents' Association for her significant contributions to the community. As a Plunket nurse for many years, she transformed an empty lot across from Wellington Public Hospital into a beautiful terraced garden filled with flowers. Every week, she would arrange fresh flower displays at the entrance of the Newtown public library.

Note: In New Zealand, August 24th marks the beginning of spring.

An Autumn Posy

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