te afternoon might be chosen, but the twilight never.
The weather must be warm.

A secluded corner in the garden, the shade of some stately tree on the
lawn, or the flowery seclusion of some orchard tree make attractive
chancels for the ceremony.

The grass should be cut close, and all leaves and debris swept away.

Somewhat removed from the place of the ceremony, but still on the lawn
or piazza, small tables and chairs may be placed in groups, and
refreshments served out of doors also.

The simplicity and homelike yet solemn atmosphere of a wedding in a
country church appeal to many. There much of the formality of a city
church wedding may be dispensed with, and yet the whole of the
religious spirit, which should attend a church wedding, and indeed any
wedding, be retained. The country church lends itself more aptly to
those private weddings where the bridal party, whether small or large,
are the only spectators, than does the large city church. The sense of
exclusiveness is preserved without the great sense of bareness and
emptiness.

To many the private church wedding appeals with great force. The
religious and sacramental nature of the ceremony is emphasized,
without the pomp and display of the public service. Such a wedding
usually takes place in the daytime rather than in the evening.

CHAPTER XIII

ETIQUETTE FOR CHILDREN

ONE may be taught self-restraint and unselfish consideration for
others at so early an age that such virtues become habitual, and minor
maxims are to a large extent unnecessary. Of course, the child will
still have to be shown the various ways in which he can show
consideration, but he will quite frequently do of himself those acts
which make for the comfort and well-being of others.

Habits of deference to elders spring from more complex motives, and
the training in them may have to be more persistent and rigorous. Boys
should be taught to take off their caps to their elders, both in the
family and in the circle of friends, when they meet them on the
street. They should rise when ladies enter the room, and remain
standing until all are seated.

An important part in a child's bringing up is to teach him to put away
his own garments and to clear up after his play or work. If this is
instilled early into the child, there will never be any need of the
pain of counteracting slovenliness, and also never any of that
disagreeable haughtiness toward servants, which is fostered by no