Virginia reel

The very uncertainty of the ceremonial has added zest to the revel, which usually ends with an old-fashioned Virginia Reel.

The homely viands were eaten with decided enjoyment, and afterward even old Mr. Irving joined in the Virginia Reel.

The waltz was unknown, and the figures varied from the “hoe down” to the cotillion, closing always with the “Virginia Reel.”

One man called de sets and us danced de cardrille (quadrille) de virginia reel, and de 16-hand cortillion.

Standing near him, I made bold to inquire if he could play the "Virginia Reel."