Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star

by Order of the Eastern Star. General Grand Chapter

The Marshal will invest the officers with their badges as she is requested to do so by the Installing Officer.

I. O. Your badge is the Gavel within the Star, an emblem of authority; admonishing you that upon your judgment and discretion rests the government of this Chapter, and, in a great measure, the prosperity of our beautiful Order.

Matron.

Sister Marshal, you will conduct our sister to her station.

The Worthy Matron will ascend the dais, and, turning towards the Chapter, stand in her station. The Installing Officer will call up the Chapter and say:

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.