Note 679 — Chapter XIII
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In 1600 the kirk Session was to be assisted when necessary by one or two presbyters in the execution of the acts for the relief of the poor and punishment of vagabonds, and all presbyters were to "take diligent tryal of the obedience of the said sessions hereanent." Ib., p. 34.
1617. Justices are appointed and are to execute laws against vagrants. Ib., p. 37.
In 1661 justices of the peace were to administer the laws for the relief of the poor. Ib., p. 58.
1672. Correction Houses to be established in thirty burghs. Ib., p. 67.
Proclamation of 1692. The heritors, ministers and elders were to make the lists of the poor, and the charge for the maintenance was to be borne half by the heritors and half by the householders of the parish. } This regulation was confirmed by the Act of 1698. Ib., p. 79 and 84.