e aisle by her side, open
the pew door for her, allow her to enter first, and then enter and
seat yourself beside her.

Should a lady desire to enter a pew in which you are sitting next the
door, rise, step out into the aisle, and allow her to enter.

Once in church, observe the most respectful silence except when
joining in the worship. Whispering or laughing before the service
begins, or during service, is highly improper. When the worship is
over, leave the sacred edifice quietly and deliberately. You may chat
with your friends in the vestibule, but not in the hall of worship.
Remember, the church is the house of God.

Should you see a stranger standing in the aisle, unnoticed by the
sexton or usher, quietly invite him into your pew.

You should see that a stranger in your pew is provided with the books
necessary to enable him to join in the service. If he does not know
how to use them, assist him as quietly as possible. Where there are
not books enough for the separate use of each person, you may share
yours with an occupant of your pew.

In attending a church of a different denomination from your own you
should carefully observe the outward forms of worship. Stand up when
the congregation do, and kneel with them. A Protestant attending a
Roman Catholic church should be careful to do this. It involves no
sacrifice of principle, and a failure to do so is a mark of bad
breeding. Whatever the denomination, the church is devoted to the
worship of God. Your reverence is to Him--not to the ministers who
conduct the worship.

To be late at church is an offence against good manners.

Gentlemen will not congregate in groups in front of a church, and
stare at the ladies as they pass out.

In receiving the Holy Communion both hands should be ungloved.

Etiquette of Fairs.

Fairs are generally given in aid of a church or some charitable
purpose. At such fairs ladies serve the tables at which articles are
offered for sale.

Ladies should not use unfair or unladylike means to sell their wares.
Do not importune a gentleman to buy of you; and do not charge an
extortionate price for a trifling article. A young man may not have
the courage to refuse to buy of a lady acquaintance; but his purchase
may be beyond his means, and may involve him in serious embarrassment.

Visitors to a fair should make no comments upon the character or
quality of the articles offered, unless they can offer sincere praise.

Do not disput