_Grand ----._ It is well. Officers and members of the Grand Chapter, all things are now ready for you to enter upon the proceedings of a new year. Harmony and good-will prevail, and we start under the most auspicious circumstances. But no one can affirm that another year, or even a single day, will be committed to our trust. Therefore, if we have been faithful heretofore, let us redouble our exertions for the future. Let us continue kindly affectionate, one toward another. Let us walk circumspectly, sacredly preserving our lips from slander and evil speaking, ever remembering our sacred obligations. And may we, each of us, through the good providence of God, be brought, through a useful and happy life, to a blissful close and a triumphant entrance upon the joys of the Heavenly life. Let us now look to God for his benediction. Installing Officer calls up the Grand Chapter. Prayer. _Grand ----._ Grand Marshal, you will proclaim the Grand Officers, regularly installed. _G. M._ In the name of the Grand Chapter and by order of the Worthy Grand ----, I proclaim the officers of the Grand Chapter of ----, Order of the Eastern Star, duly installed. Seats the Grand Chapter. Funeral Ceremonies of the Order of the Eastern Star At the burial of a sister, the badges of the members and officers should be draped with crape. A floral five-pointed Star should be provided, having flowers of the appropriate colors for the several points. The Star officers should each have a small bouquet, or a few loose flowers of the appropriate color. A few flowers should also be provided for the Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron. The floral Star may be deposited with the casket, or be retained by the family of the deceased. This service, although primarily designed for use at the Grave, can, if it is thought best to do so, be performed within the Chapter room, the Church, or other appropriate place. The members may meet at the Chapter room, or at the place of service. A member will be appointed to act as Marshal, who will see that the badges are properly draped, and that the officers and members are in their proper positions. If a procession is formed, it will march in the following order: Marshal and Sentinel, Members, Warder and Electa, Martha and Esther, Ruth and Adah, Conductress and Associate Conductress, Secretary and Treasurer, Matron and Associate Matron, Patron and Chaplain. During the services, the officers and members will occupy the following positions around the grave or casket: [Illustration: Funeral Positions.] When all is ready, the services should commence with a short strain of solemn music, "The Lord is my Shepherd," etc. After which the Worthy Patron will say: