The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-31

The editor of the .S"nd0y- Schoo(
Times received the following query, and
referred i to Robert J. Rurdette for al
answer:
"l.AREDo, T:NAS-
"EpfroH TIE SUNDAY SCHOOL TINES: VIII
vou please give Us 4 few points on 'AuEei
Observation-Disclosures
"Iuquirer" knocked at the right door
for instruction. The Sunday-School
Times Bureau OF Information is the
fountain-head for encyclopedia know
ledge. The editor answers all the hard
uvestions himself, and the easy ones
are turned over to the wandering dea-
con who happens along just as the
question box is opened and the birds
begin to sing.
How shall We behave ourselves IN
church: Oh, Well, it depends some
what on the church we attend. Each
has its own rules carefully codltied, for
the Guidance Of the members III their
attitude toward each other and toward
strangers who Lnay seek to worship
with them. These lu'cS are hung up
in the pews, on the walls If the church,
on the front OF tie pulpit, over the
choir, everywhere, in plain sight. Iney
are not printed on cardboard, but are
made plain upon tables, that he may
run that readeth it." aul that IS just
what he wants to do sometimes. The
regular occupants of the pews, by man
ner. eSpression of cOUntenance, by sig
nificant gesture and action, translate
these uuwritten rules so clearly that
every man may hear them speak III
his OWE language, and the wayfarlng
men. though fools, need not err there
in"
The next time your journey leaves
YOU stranded in the great and dehght-
ful CITY of New Chicorkadelphi on the
Sabbath day, if you should go to the
church of Saint Indolence,-I can re-
commend it as having the slowest sing
ing and the softest pew cushions, With
d preacher to match, in the city,-you
will ste the following "Suggestions to
Worshippers"
Fall or slide into the end Of the pc"
nearest the aisle.
Stay there.
"Do not sit erect, but lop. Rest one
elbow on the arm Of the pew, and sup
port the side Of the face with the out
spread hand. # the cheek can be
pushed up in folds and wrinkles, so as
to wholly Or partially close one eye, all
intelligent expression will be destroyed,
and tie attitude of utter and disre-
spectful laziness will be heightened by
the charm Of acquired inlbecility or
natural stupidity.
do not rise during the singing OF
the HYMNS. Tie fact that YOU played
tennis or baseball all Saturday after
noon. or walked four or five miles
around u Uiiliard-table Saturday night,
entities You to a little rest Sunday
morning. This is the day Of rest, and
vou are no Sabbath-brealier.
Take advantage OF the long prayer,
when other people should have their
eyes closed and their heads bowed, to
adjust yourself into 4 position of limp
and loungiug listlesSncss that YOU can
endure comfortably through the SER
mon.
"I.xtrnd Your les ~ far under the
pew il frost os you a You can make
them reach without sliding off your
seat
"GraccfulIy and politely cover your
mouth with your hand while yawning
during the sermon. If the minister is
looking at You, cover the mouth with
both hands, and, at the close Of the
vawn, bring your jaws together with Il
cheerful snap.
1T is mark of the highest culture
aud best breeding in refined society, to
look at Your watch Frequently during
the service. After looking 1t your
watch, always turn your head and gaze