_A. C._ Worthy Matron, I find in waiting -- -- who is desirous of being initiated into our Order. The Worthy Matron invites the Worthy Patron to preside for the purpose of conferring the degrees. The Worthy Patron, taking the chair, says: _W. P._ Sister Secretary. _Sec'y._ Worthy Patron. _W. P._ Has this candidate been elected to receive the degrees of the Order? _Sec'y._ She has, Worthy Patron. _W. P._ Sister Associate Conductress, you will retire and prepare the candidate for the ceremonies of initiation. She gives the sign, and retires as before. Taking the candidate into the preparation room, she says: _A. C._ Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Being? _Ans._ I do. My friend, human life is a labyrinth through which we all wander blindly, and too often, in ignorance. It is good to consider the experience of others, and profit by their knowledge and example. Having received the degrees of our Order, and therefore being able to assist you, permit me to direct your preparation for the ceremonies of initiation. She then removes the candidate's hat, gloves and shawl or cloak, prepares and leads her to the door of the Chapter-room. The Associate Conductress gives five raps upon the door, ** ** * _Cond._ Worthy Patron, there is an alarm at the door of the preparation room. _W. P._ Sister Conductress, you will ascertain the cause of the alarm. The Conductress goes to the door, answers the alarm, ** ** * * and opening the door, says: _Cond._ Who knocks at the door of our Chapter? _A. C._ The Associate Conductress with a candidate, who desires to be initiated into our Order. _Cond._ Is she properly prepared? _A. C._ She is. _Cond._ My friend, you will wait until further orders are received from the Worthy Patron. The Conductress closes the door, and, advancing to a position in front of the Associate Matron, facing the East, says: _Cond._ Worthy Patron, the alarm was caused by the Associate Conductress with a candidate, who desires to receive the degrees of our Order. _W. P._ Is the candidate properly prepared? _Cond._ She is. _W. P._ You will admit her. The Conductress returning to the door, opens it wide, and says: _Cond._ It is the order of the Worthy Patron that you be admitted to our Chapter. Before the door is opened to receive the candidate the lights may be turned down, and soft music played during this lecture by the Conductress. The candidate is led inside the door and stopped. The Conductress then says to her: