The chairman then introduced Er to the council, and called upon to state to those two brethren, the nature and object of the meeting, previous to which a short recess was given.
Er motioned that those members of the council who are connected with the play this evening be excuse from attended council this afternoon—which was granted.
then explained the nature of the council and briefly stated its importance, rules, regulations &c, and asked the brethren if they would assent to its regulations, on which they both cheerfully signified their assent.