- Stewart, Charles
[E] Stewart, Charles, composer and violinist,,
who flourished in the latter part of last and
early in the present century. He was a
musician and teacher of dancing in Leith
and Edinburgh, and died in June, 1818. He
issued two collections of Reels, Strathspeys,
etc., entitled " Collection of Strathspey,
reels, giggs, etc., with a bass for the violon-
cello or harpsichord." Edinburgh, 1799.
" First Book of Minuets, high dances, etc."'
[1805]. His son, Robert Barclay Stewart,
violinist, was born on October 19, 1804. In
1858 he was leader at the Theatre Royal,.
Edinburgh, and was mostly engaged as a
performer at concerts, balls, etc., in Edin-
burgh and its neighbourhood. He died at
Edinburgh, May IG, 1885. Compiler of " A.
new set of military quadrilles arranged for
the pianoforte," 1826; and a large collection
of Scots dance music, also composer of the
Jolly volunteer, song ; Scott centenary quad-
rille, etc.entry id: 394-R-50
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