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"Order, gentlemen, Order" When the Clergyman has reached the pulpit, and entered upon the performance of his sacred functions, any noises or disturbances, which may have tendency to distract the atten- ton of the congregation from the solemn exercises, should be prevented ifpossible.

 When the congregation has assembled, and the pastor has commenced his holy ot- flee, by addressing the throne ofgrace, it is annoying to be compelled to listen to the opening and slamming-to of the great doors, tEe creaking of boots, the pattering of feet up the aisle, and the general move- ment among the congregation, which this tardy appearance creates.

 Circumstances may sometimes render it inconvenent for person to reach a meet ing-house before the Clergyman makes his appearance in the desk, but such extreme cases can occur but seldom, provided a person is duly impressed with the impor- tance of punctwality in attending divine service.

 In many of the large commercial cities in Europe, certain hours are appointed for the transaction of mercantile business on ! 'Change. bell is rung twice at short in- tervals, to denote the time, and whoever has not passed the gateway when the sec ond bell has ceased ringing, must stay without, or pay certain sum to the door keeper. which is appropriated to some be- nevolent purpose, as a penalty for tardi- ness But punctuality in attending the performance of religious duties seems to be much more important than when mere- ly transacting the every day business of life. And we think system similar to the l above may be advantageously adopted by our religious societies. Then three al- ternatives would present themselves, viz.

 1. Enter the mee,ing-house in proper season.

 ?. Stay away altogether-or

 3. Pay specified sum for entrance, which should be appropriated for the ben- eft of the poor.

 We would direct tho attention of our readers to another abuse, which we should rejoice to see corrected. Whenever a pew door is opened, a cane or umbrella knock cd down, or hymn book carelessly drop- ped, every head, which unfortunately hap pens to be fronting an opposite direction, is instantly twisted round with jerk, threatening dislocation to its inquisitive proprietor, and every eye bent in a direc- ton to discover the cause of this strange phenomenon, thus increasing the evil a thousand fold

 Needless interruptions of this kind are perpiexing to the preacher, and embarras- sing to portion of the congregation, and should be carefully avoided.-Esetev Ne'cs Letter.