Sentence:  ... Mowbray, as Duke Theseus, stepped before the screen, and announcing the conclusion of the dramatic pictures which they had had the honour to present before the <WSD>worshipful</WSD> company, thanked the spectators for the very favourable reception which they have afforded; ... 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  (name of a livery company.) For example, "Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Orange Order in Ireland".