SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE SECOND ASSISTANT.
1st.—It will be his duty to dust the cases, desks, etc., thoroughly every morning. This service must be performed before breakfast, and as often repeated through the day as necessary.
2d.—In the absence of the third assistant, he is to perform his duties.
3d.—He shall assist the proprietor, or the first assistant, in the laying out, washing and dressing of bodies; and also at funerals, in the management of the hearse and carriages.
4th.—He is to trim caskets according to the directions of the first assistant, and follow the instructions given him as to the choice of materials used in their ornamentation.
5th.—He shall see that a sample of each size, style and grade of coffin and casket be always on hand in the show room, and ready to be turned out in the shortest space of time possible.
6th.—He is to keep an exact record, in the book devoted to that purpose, of the name, residence, cause of death, age and place of burial, of all parties which may have been interred by the firm. This register must always be posted up to date.
7th.—It will be his duty to clean the show cases, work room, and the stock in general, once a week, and oftener if necessary.