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The distance from the back of one seat to that of the next must depend in great measure on the height of the backs. Where the funds and space admit, convenience will be consulted by adopting a clear width of three feet; but a width of not less than two feet nine inches from centre to centre will be allowed when the backs are perpendicular; and of not less than two feet ten inches from centre to centre when the backs are sloping; and that the height of the back taken from the floor be not less than two feet six inches, or more than two feet ten inches. If a greater height be adopted, the distance from back to back must be increased one inch at least for every additional inch in height; but under no circumstances must the height exceed three feet. There must not be any projecting capping on the top of the backs. Facilities for kneeling in all cases to be provided. The width of the seat boards for adults to be not less than thirteen inches. Seats for children must be twenty-six inches in the clear.
Before adopting any other plan of seats and kneeling-boards, let me beg all Church Builders, Church Renovators, and Church Architects to carefully examine the full-sized models, as illustrated in this pamphlet, at the Offices of the Incorporated Church Building Society; or, if more convenient, attend Divine Service at some Church that has been built or renovated under the care of Mr. Butterfield.
