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And the Apprentice and the party of the second part do severally
hereby covenant with the Master that he the said Apprentice shall and will
during the said term faithfully and industriously serve the Master, and also
such persons as he the said Apprentice may be placed under by the Master, and
obey all their respective lawful commands, orders, and directions, and will
observe all rules and regulations which are or shall be from time to time made
by the said Conimissioners in respect of Apprentices, and generally will
diligently conduct himself, and use his best abilities and endeavours towards
his improvement and perfection in the said art or occupation of Shipwrlght ,
and for the good and benefit of His said Majesty, His Heirs and Successors
therein. And also that he the said Apprentice shall not and will not at any
time during the said term do, or willingly suffer to be done, any act or thing
whatsoever whereby the goods and effects of His said Majesty, His Heirs and
Successors, can, shall, or may in anywise be embezzled, injured, or damaged, or
His officers or service defrauded, or otherwise prejudiced in any manner
howsoever, nor shall, nor will, at any time absent himself from the service or
work without the leave of the Master or any Officers under whose authority he
may be placed; nor contract marriage during the period of this Indenture; nor
be guilty by word or action of any immoral, indecent, irregular, or improper
conduct or behaviour in any respect whatsoever, but shall and will demean
himself at all times with strict propriety and submission to his
superiors.
And the party of the second part doth hereby covenant with
the Master that he, the said party of the second part can and will from time to
time during the said term find and provide for the Apprentice good and
sufficient board, lodging, clothing, and washing, and all other necessaries
proper for his personal accommodation and benefit suitable to his said intended
situation. And also provide such implements, working tools, and instruments as
the customs of the trade require to enable him to learn and practice the said
art or occupation of Shipwright
And in consideration of all and singular
the premises the Master doth hereby (for and on behalf of His said Majesty, His
Heirs and Successors) covenant with the Apprentice and the party of the second
part, and each of them, that he the said Apprentice duly observing, performing,
and keeping all the covenants and agreements on his part herein-before
contained shall be properly taught and fully instructed in the said art or
occupation of shipwright. And shall during such time as he shall continue at
his work be entitled to and receive all the wages, emoluments, and advantages
which the said Commissioners shall from time to time think proper to allow to
Apprentices of his description.
And lastly, it is hereby especially
stipulated and agreed by and between the said parties hereto, that in case the
said Apprentice shall for the space of one week during the said term (unless
disabled from work by sickness), absent himself from his service and employment
under this Indenture, without the license and consent of the Master or other
person authorised in that behalf, or shall neglect to perform the reasonable
and necessary work required from him, or shall be guilty of embezzlement or
other criminal conduct, or shall for a period of six consecutive calendar
months be disabled from work by sickness, or shall suffer from any disease or
complaint that would render his continued employment dangerous to himself or
his fellow employés, it shall be lawful for the Master to declare this
Indenture to be void by notice in writing, signed by the Master, and left at
the usual or last place of abode of the party of the second part, or if he be
dead, or cannot be found, by exhibiting the said notice publicly in the Office
of the Cashier, and also in front of the Muster Offices of the said Yard, and
thereupon this Indenture shall be void accordingly.
In witness whereof
the parties to these Presents have hereunto subscribed their names and affixed
their seals the day and year first above written. |
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