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IC.782.046
21 Nov 1782:41 (15/282)
[4 columns. Act of Commonwealth of Massachusetts for
regulation of the Lord's Day]. . .
And be it further enacted, that no sexton, grave digger,
porter, or bearer shall be assisting at the funeral of any
person on the Lord's day, or any part thereof; and no person
shall toll any bell for such funeral, unless licence given
by a justice of the peace . . .
Be it therefore enacted by the authority aforesaid, that
all the above regulations respecting the due observation of
the Lord's Day, extend to the time included between the
midnight preceding, and the sun setting the same day.
Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid that no person
shall be present at any concert of musick, dancing, or other
public diversion, nor shall any person or persons use any
game, sport, play or recreation on the land or water on the
evening next preceding or succeeding the Lord's Day, on pain
of forfeiting ten shillings. . .
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