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Order of the Eastern Star.

I. O. Worthy Matron, behold your sisters and brothers. Sisters and brothers, behold your Worthy Matron and salute her with the Grand Honors.

The Chapter responds by giving the Grand Honors, after which the Chapter is seated. The Worthy Matron takes the chair on the left of the Installing Officer.

I. O. Sister Marshal, you will present the Worthy Patron elect for installation.

M. Worthy ————— , I have the pleasure of presenting, for installation, Brother ————— , who has been elected Worthy Patron of this Chapter for the ensuing year. His zeal in our cause and qualifications for the position, assure us that he will discharge the duties to the satisfaction of the Chapter and the honor and welfare of our Order.

I. O. My brother, you have heard the pledges made by the Worthy Matron previous to her installation. Do you also promise a faithful obedience to all those regulations?

Ans. I do.