Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star

by Order of the Eastern Star. General Grand Chapter

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 duties of that office, so that you may fill it with credit to yourself and honor to your Chapter.

Sister Marshal, you will invest our sister with the badge of her office.

I. O. Your badge is the Sun within the Star, an emblem of light, admonishing you that the principles of our Order should shine with undiminished lustre through our lives.

Asso. Matron.

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

I. O. Sister Marshal, you will present the Secretary elect.

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

I. O. My sister, yours is a difficult and responsible charge. Failure or neglect on your part will complicate and embarrass all our proceedings, and give us a disgraceful record on the books of the Grand Chapter. It is your duty to note in proper order, the business of our meetings, to collect all moneys due the Chapter, and forward to the Grand Secretary the necessary returns, as required by the Constitution, and perform such other duties as properly belong to your office.