years, he must be bound with the assent of his parent, tutor or curator, or in case there be no such person in the parish where the apprentice or servant resides, then by and with the assent of the Mayor of the City of New Orleans, in the parish of Orleans, or of the parish judges of their respective parishes throughout the State; provided, nevertheless, if the party so bound be a female, that the term of years of her apprenticeship shall expire when she arrives at the age of eighteen years, and, if a male, at the period at which he shall arrive at the age of twenty-one years; and if the party, either male or female, be over the age of twentyone years at the time of his entering into indenture either of apprenticeship or servitude, he shall be perfectly at liberty (if of sound mind and memory) to bind himself for a time not exceeding five years, agreeably to the provisions of this act, any law, usage or custom to the contrary notwithstanding.

Indenture.

153. [R. S. 76.] All indentures shall be signed and delivered by the contracting parties in the presence of two witnesses, one of whom shall be either the parent, tutor or curator (if such exist), before the mayor or judge, as herein provided; and if the party indented has no parent, tutor or curator, and is not of sufficient age and understanding to consent and sign for himself, then the mayor or Judge, as the case may be, shall sign the indenture for him.

Indentures of apprenticeship shall be drawn in the following form, viz.:

This indenture, made the.. day of, in the year of our Lord ...., witnesseth, that for divers good causes and considerations, A B, of the parish of... and State of Louisiana (if under the age of twenty-one years, say with the consent of his parent, tutor or curator, or if none such exist, then with the consent and approbation of the mayor or judge, as herein provided), hath bound and put himself apprentice unto C D, of the parish of...and State of Louisiana, to learn the art, trade, mystery or occupation of which the said C D now uses, and to dwell and continue with the said C D from the day of the date hereof until the full end and term of years, during all which period said A B, apprentice, shall faithfully serve the said C D and obey his lawful commands, and not depart the said service without the said C D's consent. And the said C D, in consideration of the sum of dollars in hand

paid and of the services herein agreed to be rendered, binds himself to teach or cause to be taught the said A B in the said art, trade, mystery or occupation aforesaid, with all things thereunto belonging, and to furnish the said A B with good and sufficient food, meat, drink, washing, lodging and apparel, and medical attention in case of sickness; and the said C D further binds himself to give the said A B the opportunity of instruction in the rudiments of an English education by sending him to school or otherwise.

In witness whereof, the said A B and C D, in the presence of and.... witnesses of lawful age and domicile, have hereunto set their hands the day and year first above written.

E F,
G H.

A B,

C D.

viz.:

Indentures of servitude shall be made in the following form,

This indenture, made the........ay off... ......., in the year of our Lord. witnesseth, that A B (if under twenty-one years of age, say with consent etc., as in the preceding form), of the parish of.. and State of Louisiana, for and in consideration of the sum off...to him in hand paid by C D, of the parish of and State aforesaid, and also for divers other good causes, hath bound and put himself servant to the said C D, to serve him, the said C D, from the day of the date hereof, for and during the term of... years thence next ensuing, during all which time the said A B binds himself faithfully to serve, and that honestly and obediently in all things as a good and dutiful servant ought to do; and the said C D binds himself to find and provide the said A B sufficient meat, drink, lodging, apparel and suitable medical attention in case of sickness; and the said C D further binds himself to give the said A B the opportunity of instruction in the rudiments of an English education by sending him to school or otherwise.

In witness whereof, the said A B and C D, in the presence of...and.... witnesses of lawful age and domicile, have hereunto set their hands the day and year first above written.

E F,

G H.

A B.

C D.

Indenture of apprenticeship is personal, and the apprentice cannot be assigned from one master to another without his consent, Versailles vs. Hall, 5 L. 282.

Redress Against Master.

154. [R. S. 77.] If any master or mistress shall abuse or cruelly or evilly treat, or shall not discharge his duty toward his apprentice or servant; or if said apprentice or servant shall abscond or absent himself from the service of his master or mistress without leave, or shall not do or discharge his duty to his master or mistress, then said master or mistress, or apprentice or servant, being aggrieved, shall apply to the parish judges in the several parishes where the parties reside throughout the State, except in the parish of Orleans, and in the parish of Orleans to one of the district judges, for redress, who, after giving due notice to the party against whom the complaint is lodged, and bringing said party by warrant or otherwise before him, shall take such order and direction between the said master or mistress, and apprentice or servant, as the equity and justice of the case may require.

A master may correct his apprentice, but not in a wanton or cruel manner, Mitchell vs. Armitage, 10 M. 38.

Redress Against Apprentice.

155. [R. S. 78.] Whenever any apprentice or bound servant shall abscond or absent himself from the service of his master or mistress without leave, upon due proof being made to the satisfaction of the parish or district judge, as the case may be, the said judge shall have full power to compel him to return to service, or to pay such damages to his said master or mistress as may seem to the said judge equitable and just, and to impose such other punishment as the justice of the case may require. What Apprentice Must Be Taught.

156. [R. S. 79.] In any case where any person shall be bound, either as an apprentice or servant, who shall be under the age of twenty-one years, there shall be a clause in their indenture binding the master or mistress to teach or cause to be taught the said apprentice or servant to read and write, as also to instruct him or cause him to be instructed in the fundamental principles of arithmetic.

Cancellation of Indenture.

157. [R. S. 80.] Whenever it shall be made to appear to the judge, upon proper proof made before him, that the master or mitsress or apprentice persistently neglects or refuses to com

ply with his obligations, it shall be competent for the said judge to cancel the indenture, giving such damages to the innocent party, and imposing such punishment upon the offending party, as he may deem equitable and just.

Whom Civil Officers May Apprentice.

158.

[R. S. 81.] It shall be the duty of sheriffs, justices of the peace and other civil officers of this State, to report to the parish judge of their respective parishes, and in the parish of Orleans to the Mayor of the City of New Orleans, on the first Monday of each month, for each and every year, all persons under the age of eighteen years, if females, and twenty-one, if males, who are orphans, or whose parent, parents or tutor have not the means, or who refuse to provide for and maintain said minors; and, thereupon, it shall be the duty of the parish judge or mayor to examine whether the party or parties, so reported from time to time, come within the purview and meaning of this act, and if so, to apprentice said minor or minors, in manner and form as prescribed by law.

Parish Judges having been abolished, to whom must report be made?

Majors May Bind Themselves for Five Years.

159. [R. S. 82.] Persons who have attained the age of majority, whether in this State or any other State of the United States, or in a foreign country, may bind themselves to service. to be performed in this country, for the term of five years, on such terms as they may stipulate, as domestic servants, and to work on farms, plantations or in manufacturing establishments, which contracts shall be valid and binding on the parties to the same.

Fixing Age of Minor When Doubtful.

160. [R. S 83.] In all cases, where the age of the minor can not be ascertained by record testimony, the parish judge or mayor, aforesaid, shall fix the age, according to the best evidence before him.

Recordation of Indentures.

161. [R. S. 84.] All acts of indenture made and entered into, in accordance with the provisions of this act, shall be deposited with and recorded by the recorder of mortgages for the parish in which they may be passed, in a book provided for that purpose, and all expenses for passing and recording said acts

of indenture shall be paid by the employee, which fees shall be the same as now allowed by law for passing ordinary acts of conveyance, and no more.

ARCHITECTS.

Architects, Hereafter, Must Qualify Under This Act.

162. [Sec. 1, Act 231, 1910, p. 389.] From and after the promulgation of this Act, no person excepting those already engaged under existing laws in the practice of architecture shall practice the said calling or profession within the State of Louisiana, unless such person shall possess all the qualifications required by this Act. An architect under the terms of this Act shall be one who professes to practice his profession or who advertises and holds himself out as such.

Examination Before Board of Architectural Examiners.

163. [Sec. 2.] From the promulgation of this Act any person, before entering upon the practice of architecture shall present to the Board of Architectural Examiners, as hereinafter constituted, a diploma from an architectural college or school of good standing; said standing to be determined by the Board, or shall pass a satisfactory examination before the Board upon the following, to wit:

Architectural engineering, architectural design, architectural history and architectural drawing.

The person shall also satisfy the Board that he is twentyone years of age, of good moral character, and possesses at least a good primary education. If said diploma or examination are satisfactory to the Board they shall issue to said person a certificate in accordance with the facts.

Board Appointed by Governor; Its Powers and Authority.

164. [Sec. 3.] The Architectural Examiners shall consist of a Board of five members, three of whom shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of holding examinations, granting certificates and transacting other business within the scope of this Act. The certificate of the Board shall entitle the holder thereof to practice as an architect in the State of Louisiana. All examinations held by the Board and answers of applicants shall be in writing and shall be filed and kept as records. All mem