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Order of the Eastern Star.

I. O. Your badge is the Square and Compasses within the Star, an emblem of the relationship existing between the Masonic Fraternity and the Order of the Eastern Star, and admonishes you to be ever mindful of your obligations to the Order.

Sister Marshal, you will conduct our brother to his station, at the left of the Worthy Matron.

I. O. Sister Marshal, you will present the Associate Matron elect for installation.

M. Worthy —————, I have the pleasure of presenting Sister —————, who has been elected Associate Matron of this Chapter for the ensuing year.

I. O. My Sister, the duties of your position are embodied in the name of your office. You are the assistant to the Worthy Matron in all branches of her responsible charge, and in her absence, will succeed to all her privileges and prerogatives. It is necessary, therefore, that you should make yourself familiar with the