[MR] a question of protocol

[Carolyn Cox]

I do think it is important for us to come to a generally agreed upon order of precedence.  We are trying to act in a manner something like period, and many do take this seriously.  Clearly, there is no general agreement now.  I will point out that in period, everyone was acutely aware of who outranked whom and acted accordingly on all ceremonial occasions and when in court  Indeed, they took great pride in that knowledge and their ability to act correctly.  I see nothing wrong with that.  Averey