In the apse there were a few cross benches (G and H) on either side, with
an open space between them, which was partly occupied by the President's
seat already mentioned. Those on the right, as one looked towards the
apse, were for the Managers and Cashiers of the Bank, while those on the
left were for their wives and daughters.
In the centre of the nave, only a few feet in front of the steps leading
to the apse, was a handsome pulpit and lectern (d). The pulpit was
raised some feet above the ground, and was so roomy that the preacher
could walk about in it. On either side of it there were cross benches
with backs (E and F); those on the right were reserved for the Mayor,
civic functionaries, and distinguished visitors, while those on the left
were for their wives and daughters.
Benches with backs (A, B, C, D) were placed about half-way down both nave
and aisles--those in the nave being divided so as to allow a free passage
between them. The rest of the temple was open space, about which people
might walk at their will. There were side doors (_e_, _j_, and _f_, _h_)
at the upper and lower end of each aisle. Over the main entrance was a
gallery in which singers were placed.
As my father was worming his way among the crowd, which was now very
dense, he was startled at finding himself tapped lightly on the shoulder,
and turning round in alarm was confronted by the beaming face of George.
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