The W. M. on the extreme South, then followed by the W. P., A. M., etc. If the Warder and Sentinel are both called from their stations, a brother will be appointed to attend at the door until the absent officers return. Old officers not re-elected or appointed, may occupy their stations until their successors are installed. When all are in their places, the Marshal will say: _M._ Worthy ----, the officers-elect are in order, and await your pleasure. _I. O._ Sisters and brothers, you behold those who have been selected as officers to serve you for the ensuing year. Do you still desire that they shall fill the positions to which they have been elected or appointed? _Ans._ We do. Calls up the Chapter. _I. O._ You will repeat after me the following OBLIGATION: I solemnly and sincerely promise, in the presence of the members of this Chapter, that I will, to the best of my ability, faithfully and impartially perform all the duties belonging to the office for which I have been selected. That I will conform to the By-Laws of this Chapter, and the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the Grand Chapter, and do all in my power to promote the welfare and prosperity of our Order. The Chapter and officers will be seated. The Marshal will present the officers at the altar for installation, approaching the altar between Adah and Ruth and leaving between Martha and Electa. _I. O._ Sister Marshal, you will present the Worthy Matron elect for installation. _M._ Worthy ----, it is with pleasure that I present for installation Sister ----, who has been elected Worthy Matron of this Chapter for the ensuing year. Our sister is fully aware of the important responsibility that rests upon her in the acceptance of this trust, yet she is willing to assume it, in the hope that by the aid of her sisters and brothers, and the favor of God, she will not prove altogether unworthy of the high honor that has been conferred upon her. _I. O._ My sister, before proceeding with your investiture, it is necessary that you signify your assent to those Regulations of the Order, upon the strict observance of which its stability and success depend. You admit that the name, character, and modes of recognition of the Order of the Eastern Star are unchangeable. _Ans._ I do. You admit that a belief in the existence of a Supreme Being is one of the requirements of the Order. _Ans._ I do. You admit that the utmost care should be taken to admit to membership only such persons as possess a good moral character. _Ans._ I do. You admit that no new Chapter can be legally formed without a Charter or Dispensation from the Grand Chapter within whose jurisdiction it is formed; that no countenance should be given to any illegally formed Chapter, its members, or persons initiated therein. _Ans._ I do.