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36 receive the degrees ; I, therefore, invite you to preside during the ceremonies of initiation.

The Worthy Patron, taking the gavel 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:

She then removes the candidate's hat, gloves and shawl or cloak, prepares and leads her to the