[this appears between the 1910 (I think 1911) and 1911 (I think 1910) minutes]

Rules and regulations of all Saints cenetry, English Harbour T.B.
(Passed by a special Meeting of Parishioners held 22nd Nov 1910)

Rule I

A cemetry committee shall be appointed at each annual meeting of Parishioners
said committee to consist of the clergyman, church-wardens, & 3 others.
Proposed by Alexander Penny (of Joseph) seconded by Henry G Batson
(carried)

Rule II

The cemetry shall be divided into convenient plots by the standing committee
and graves are to be dug strictly within the Boundaries of such plots
Proposed by Obadiah Penny seconded by Jacb Penny Jr (carried)

Rule III

Every Parishioner who owns a length of fence shall (if he wish) become owner
of a plot of ground The plots to be balloted for under the direction of the
Rector and according to a ground plan. prepared by the standing committee
space shall be reserved for the burial of widows, orphans, and strangers.
Proposed by Henry G Batson seconded by Francis Penny of James
(carried)

Rule IV

Parishioners who do not come under Rule III will be charged at the rate of $5
per plot.  Proposed by Wm Batson of Wm seconded by Reuben Penny of James
(carried)

Rule V

No grave shall be opened without the permission of the Chman or other Member
of the Cemetry Committee
Proposed by Alexander Penny of Joseph seconded by Joseph Penny of James
(carried)

Rule VI

The graves for the burial of adults shall be not less than 5 feet in depth
If any difficulty be found in getting to that depth the chairman or other
Member of the Cemetry Committee must be notified, and in no case will a burial
be permitted unless the grave is of sufficient depth to leave 3 ft of earth
between the top of the coffin and the surface of the ground.  Graves for the
burial of children shall not be less than 4 ft in depth
Proposed by Henry G Batson seconded by Jacob Penny of Rich
(carried)

Rule VII

Persons who own plots shall remove all Rubbish and earth remaining after
a grave is filled in to the rubbish heap and if not removed within a
reasonable time the cemetry committee will order its removal at the
expense of the owner of the plot
Proposed by Francis Penny of John seconded by Reuben Penny of Jas
carried

Rule VIII

A body having been interred shall not be removed
Proposed by the chairman seconded by Nathan Penny and Henry G Batson
carried

Rule IX

No Memorial or Monument shall be placed in the cemetry unless the
Clergyman has been consulted as to its size and design and his
permission has been obtained for its erection
Proposed by Joseph Penny of James seconded by Alexander Penny of Joseph
(Carried)

Rule X

The foregoing Rules and Regulations shall remain in force until such time
as the Parishioners deem it necessary to make alterations
Proposed by Obadiah Penny seconded by Jacob Penny of Rich
carried



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