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.