Ritual of the Order of the Eastern Star

by Order of the Eastern Star. General Grand Chapter

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

Your badge is the Cross-pens within the Star, an emblem of intelligence, admonishing you to be faithful to your trust, that the good deeds of your companions may not go unrecorded.

Secretary.

Sister Marshal, you will conduct our sister to her station in the South-East.

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

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

I. O. My sister, the proper preservation of our funds demands honesty and carefulness on the part of the Treasurer. The money placed in your hands may be required for charitable purposes at the most unexpected moment, or to meet the necessary expenses of the Chapter.

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

Your badge is the Cross-keys within the Star, an emblem of security, admonishing you to the strictest fidelity in the discharge of your important trust, that the Chapter may not be embarrassed in its efforts to relieve the distressed and meet its necessary expenses.