W. P. You will invite the worthy Matron and other Officers to enter the Chapter room.
The Associate Conductress retires and returns with the officers through the door of the preparation room. As they enter, the Chapter is called up, and music furnished. The officers enter in two files, led by the Conductress and Associate Conductress, and take positions as follows:
| W. M. | A. M. | |
| War. | Esther. | |
| Ruth. | Altar. | Martha. |
| Adah. | Electa. | |
| Sec'y. | Treas. | |
| Cond. | Asso. Cond. | |
| East. |
The Worthy Patron will say:
W. P. Sister Conductress, you will escort the Worthy Matron to the East.
She does so, and the Worthy Matron ascending the dais, receives the gavel and proceeds.
The use of the above ceremony is optional.
W. M. The Officers will take their respective stations and prepare for the active duties of the Chapter.
Seats the Chapter.
W. M. Sister Warder.