New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-22

fore going into the areet Tbs want sf few masbss
previous 10 church trne occasions blunders and -
csosrss which dscompose The mind and dstsrb divine
When you happen TO be in your seat sometime bssore
seics abstain from bows shaking hands, consrasul.
ns tA4ng vhspering or gazing curiousiy or vacsuny
with subject. suitable to she place silent ejaculation
should DC offered - soon you take your seat IL you
are gentlemen, and lady, your superior, or fee
oae person standing In crowded aisle, rise ana oner
such q one your seat
when the hour Of service arrives give your entire at
1ennon to the Introductory part of the worship Do not
.ccnstom yourself 10 wrgglng, seeking an easy pos
ture Al the moment the service begins II person in
your pew, or in one near you, has no book, offer him
enc OF yours il 1t 10 q lady, the book should be pre-
sehied open at the proper place. In summer If person
nesa yo9 has no fan offer hum yours Turn over the
CUT nose When you the various pottures the
service requires do deliberately without any rusting
Msrung or hourishing II you have gldcd and embel
nsned books, do not make display of them. II yen
have pretty hand, or a costly ring your finger, do
Do ne your arm along the back Of the seat in order to
e1nion II you carry a cane n church. do not SIT
ksing II, or pairing along your lips and chin Canes
and umbI elias should be left at stand the door
Never open book, except for reference to text Do
not pull OUT your watch during service as you were
some Doeg, detained before the Lord" Do not accus
tom yourself to stare at Others to oge or to look be-
hind you Significant gsnces Of the eye ought not to
be exchanged In congregation, in any public place.
neither those signs OF masonry or oddelowshp by
WhiCn lntlHhtes convey 10 e6cn 0ther tnelr IDEAS.
Never yawn In church II this accident befslls you,
conceal il, else everybody will follow -FOUR example
When you going to sneeze press your handkerchief
into the inner corners OF your eyes upon the upper
lip; either IL preventive.
After blowing your nose do not look into your hand
kerchef If you looking into casket Of pearls
or rubes. Do initiate the dandy who fumbes grace
fully about HE pocket for his handkerchief which OBJ.
trudes from it, and after Haunting it. applies to his dry
sacred herald, silence, and all ye creature that
have care, hear
1.-The loud dome reecho to his nose."
To chew tobacco in church is proclamation to show
Underthe Christian 6spensstion beasts that chew the
cud are not held to be ceremonially clean
The chapter on Department in the Streets
lays down the law on some disputed points. We
will not commit ourselves as to the correctAess
tie decisions in general but must take leave 10
demur as to sharing umbrellas" with all respect
able destitute gentlemen in the street.
HOW TO BEHAVE N THE STREET.
All mproprietes of behavior in the street being
ofenses against Christian courtesy, and liable TO public
exposure and ridicule there need be no apology tor
Offering some suggestions on the subject
Do not go into the street until you are completely
dressed. Your cloak, shawl, and even your gloves
should be listed before you open the street door.
Never 30 into the street with pipe or cigar in your
mouth. No person having just ideas of cleanliness and
decepcy, smoked in any public place or convey
ance 1t would be difficult to decide which 10 the more
selfish creature he who polues the pure atmosphere
of heaven with the sickening fumes which are pulled
from his filthy mouth or he who reels about tse street.
dashng against every body that tries to get past him.
When is often the case the blended fumes Of tobacco
and liquor envelop drunkard, they make him the
loathsome monopolizer of both earth and air Never
smoke in city, unless standing in the company Of
chmneys proof roof and never in the country
unless wandering far from all human haunts and habta
tOns
When lady, an aged person, or any one deserving
Difference meets you give her the side next the wall
This rule may be violated only In street 80 thronged
that people compelled to pass one another ON the
right Hyou are giving your arm TO lady, permit her
10 take the side next the wall but il you are frequently
turning you need not scrupuousy observe this
usage On staircase always give lady, but nevers
gentleman superior, the wall
When you find number Of ladies at the entrance OF
public conveyance wait till they are all on board. To
crowd before them because they happen to be unaend
ed, and not your acquaintance, is di'courteous
Ofe them your assistance but be not ocously atten
tive to them Ladies' should always thank gentlemen for
such services.
In passing cutters over which narrow slab Is laid
not courteous crowd before another who Is ready TO
20 over or Jump at the side OF tho slab while
another is crossing upon It. When lac Is about to
cross gentleman who has reason to think his services
would be agreeable to her, may pass over before her.
and offer her his hand If you in the street with an
umbrella during Storm offer TO share 1t with any re.
spectacle person going the same way without one II
the person goes further than yourself shelter hun to his
who are passing by looking out for those coming toward
you.
lagos 10 customary to salute every one person meets
When you meet a gentleman of your acquaintance ac-
ccmpanied by lady, take of your hat to him; but ne
Is alone and be your equal Is the usage In some cities
and villages to bow and touch your hat TO nod merely
is dsrespecful to ladies' If while walking with friend
you meet acquaintance do not present them unless
you are convinced that presentation would be agree
able TO both When you are in company with distin,
guished friend and acquaintance be not ashamed
to salute him. even he should be your meanest slave
If you mt ct lady or gentleman who u your superior,
give such the privilege OF recognizing you and
sautng you II he speaks TO you and stops you tor con-
yersation il 10 his duty to take leave first gentle.
man stops to talk with lady, she should always close
the interview DO not stand long converting in the
street. or near doors, or starcases.
nyou meet an acquaintance carry anything do not
nopire what he has nor manifest the slightest curiosity
about it. or Il he should leave friend with whom he Is
walking, in order 10 converse with you aside 90 not
ask him who he has with him. If you overtake persons
of your acquaintance walking together do not JOIN them
unless they request you to do So When you meet an
acc uantance do not ask him where he has becn nor
wbiher he Is going Never aska person whom you meet
on Sunday whether he has been TO church, or wnere
nsr say that you have been to such church. but old not
see him there.
Cheerfully show any person street when ne asks
this favor and If he can more easily understand your
directions by your going short distance WITH ni 40
so When another has shown you the way, thank him
for his kindness.
Avoid osing or being jostled In narrow or hrongea
street by turning sdewe, contracting your arms at
The same time watching the direction others taking
Do not occupy of the walk than others, by -four.
isbina your cane swinging your arms at large Beso
much OF soldier az to turn out your toes out not so
much OF a boxer "a 10 cleDch your fists.
When you meet two or more persons abreast VINO
are not your supeors you are permitted to pass them
on the SIDE nextthe wall and If the way Is narrow,
the duty of of the company to fall behind the rest
and let you pass. Iycu are gentleman walking with
another gentleman who Is giving his arm TO lady:
On either hand If you pass gentlemen and lady who
are your equals 90 BY the side of the lady 4 your
supero, give them the wall i you are to walk win
several ladies, give your arm to the eldest;
IF you stand at door wsiting TO be admitted DO not
look al the door, or if II be cpen into the entry
focD saith the son Of Srach will peep In az tnS 200,
into the house but he that is well nurtured WIN stand
without Do not stare people full in the face nor east
YOUR eyes carclsssly or nquisiively around YOU
thine eyes look rig on, and let thine eyeids LOOK
straight before thee Never look at people through
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