At the Upper rooms, Mrs. Allen is bemoaning the fact that she has no acquaintance. Was it not the Master of Ceremonies’ job to introduce people around? Is the fact that Mrs. Allen did not seek out Mr. King for introductions a clue as to her dereliction of duty where Catherine is concerned?

I found this footnote about Mr. King in my Chapman’s:

”In 1795 … James King, Esq., who had highly distinguished himself in the British army in America, was elected without opposition to the Lower Rooms. In 1805, Mr. Tyson, to the regret of the visitors at Bath, resigned his situation [as M.C. of the Upper Rooms], and was succeeded by Mr. King.” Walks through Bath 1819

So, how was Mr. King elected M.C.? Who elected him? And, I am assuming that balls and concerts, etc alternated between the Upper and Lower rooms?