§ The House met at Two of the clock, Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair.
§ A Message from His Majesty, by Admiral Sir Henry Frederic Stephenson, Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, as followeth:
§ Mr. Speaker, the King commands this Honourable House to attend His Majesty immediately, in the House of Peers.
§ Accordingly Mr. Speaker, with the House, went up to attend His Majesty.
§ And having returned, the Sitting was suspended.
§ At Three of the clock the Sitting was resumed.
§ Several other Members took and subscribed the Oath, and several other Members made and subscribed the Affirmation required by law.