CHURCH. He accompanies the groom into the
chancel, and stands by his side till the bride
appears, when he receives the groom's hat
and gloves, and stands a little way behind
him. When the clergyman bids the bride
and groom join hands, he gives the ring to
to the groom.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, he
gives the wedding fee to the clergyman, and
hastily leaves the church to summon the
groom's carriage and to return him his
hat. He signs the register, if a witness is
needed.

It is a better arrangement to have the
groom and the best man enter the church
without their hats, and have the latter sent
from the vestry to the church door, so that the
groom may receive his when he leaves the
church.

Especially is this a good arrangement if
the best man has to walk with the maid of
honor down the aisle.

After this, he hastens in his own carriage
to the bride's home, to assist in meeting and
introducing the guests at the reception or