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Rh of God, she will not fail in the performance of her duty and thus prove that the confidence reposed in her has not been misapplied.

Grand. Sister, you have been elected by the free ballot of the members of this Grand Chapter, to occupy the most exalted position in their power to bestow upon a sister, a just and deserving tribute to your zeal and worth and I congratulate you upon your preferment.

The high honors attached to the office of Grand Matron are accompanied by weighty and delicate responsibilities. It is expected that you will have a watchful care over the interests of this Grand Chapter; see that its Constitutions, By-Laws  and Regulations, orders and edicts are promptly enforced throughout this jurisdiction, that subordinate officers discharge their duties and that, by your own respect for law and good government, you will cause all others to find the strongest incentive of obedience to all lawful commands.