The master is to see that the scholars are neat and decent in dress, and that they pay due respect to the officers of the yard when they meet.
Article XIII.
The scholars are to be instructed in writing, arithmetic, drawing, navigation, gunnery, fortification, and other useful parts of mathematics; also in French, dancing, fencing, and the exercise of the firelock. The master is to settle a plan for a regular course of studies, subject to the approval of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
Article XIV.
The hours are to be the same as those of the shipwrights, except half an hour for breakfast and one and a half hour for dinner; no intermission or holiday being allowed except such as are observed in the Dockyard, and Saturday afternoon.
Article XV.
The scholars are constantly to go to church on Sundays and other days of public worship.
Article XVI.
A complete set of arms and accoutrements is to be provided for each scholar at his Majesty’s expense, to be kept by the fencing master until issued.