§ The Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain acquainted the House "That Her Majesty had appointed General The Right Honourable Sir William Thomas Knollys, K.C.B., to be Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod in the room of Admiral Sir Augustus William James Clifford, Baronet, C.B., deceased, and that he was at the door ready to receive their Lordships commands," whereupon the House directed he should be called in; accordingly he was called in, and officiated in his place.