their titles and such changes made in the language of the following ceremonies as the circumstances require.
Music, vocal or instrumental, may be introduced as may seem best.
After the appointment of the Marshal and the collection of the badges of office, the installing officer will proceed as follows:
I. O. Sisters and Brothers, the selection of a new board of officers is an important event in the history of a Chapter. The welfare of this Chapter and the prosperity of our Order in this place, may be permanently effected by the action of those whom you have chosen to serve as the officers of this Chapter for the ensuing year. Before investing them with official authority we will invoke the blessing of Him from whom cometh all wisdom and strength. Let us unite in prayer.
The Chapter is called up and the Installing Officer or Chaplain offers at the altar the following
PRAYER.
Our Father, who art in Heaven, whose wisdom and goodness manifest themselves in all the works of creation; with filial love and reverence we invoke Thy blessing upon Thy children here assembled an | grace to consecrate the labors we
