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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 31ST MAY, 1890.
of the Officers to a sense of their responsibility, and of the comfort arising from a conscientious discharge of their duties.
54. The Warden shall see that the keys are securely disposed of for the night, under such regulations as may be established by the Superin- tendent. He shall see that the Rules relating to visits to prisoners are carried out in a proper manner. Such visits shall take place in the presence of an officer, and be recorded in a book kept for that purpose.
55.-The Warden shall take care that no articles of clothing are issued until they have been properly marked with the Prison marks.
56. The Warden shall make a weekly in- spection of the officers' quarters, and if necessary report the result as to repairs, &c., being needed.
THE HEAD TURNKEYS.
57.-The Head Turnkeys shall have assigned to them the immediate charge of such prisoner, and such parts of the Prison as the Superin- tendent or the Warden may direct, and shall be responsible for the maintenance of proper order and discipline among such prisoners, and such portions of the Prison.
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58.-The Head Turnkeys shall perform such duties as from time to time be prescribed by the Superintendent for the purpose of prevent- ing communication between the prisoners, and enforcing diligence, cleanliness, order, and con- formity to the Rules of the Prison. Each shall in turn have charge of the prisoners on the public works, and shall take particular care that the Rules relating to the management of such prisoners are carried out in their integrity.
59.--Each Head Turnkey shall in turn perform duty at night, and shall take charge of the Gaol under the Superintendent and Warden; to whom he shall report any event of importance which may happen during the night, and shall see that the Rules relating to the officers on night duty are strictly enforced.
60.-The Head Turnkeys shall see that the Officers leave for and return from their meals punctually, reporting any breach of the Rules in this respect.
61. The Head Turnkeys shall see that the prisoners are kept strictly to their labour. They shall diligently observe the behaviour of all the subordinate officers as well as of the prisoners, and see that all strictly adhere to the Rules; and shall report immediately to the Warden any neglect or misconduct that may come to their knowledge.
62.-The Head Turnkeys shall especially attend to the carrying into effect all orders as to punishment to be inflicted on prisoners, and shall see that those in Solitary Confinement are pro- vided with nccessaries.
63. The Head Turnkeys shall frequently inspect every part of the Prison, and ascertain that all locks, bars, bolts, and other means of security are in good order, and that the prisoners have not in their possession any prohibited arti- cles, for which purpose they may search the
persons of the prisoners frequently; bearing in mind the latter part of Rule 31. They shall occasionally inspect the Turnkeys' quarters, water closets, and all other places connected with the Prison, and see that they are kept in proper order. They shall also see that the Fire Engine, Fire Pumps, and Extincteurs are in good working order, and that the Fire Buckets are at all times kept filled with water. They shall also see that the water-pipes and cocks, and those for the supply of gas are in working order, and that no leakage exists.
64.--Each Head Turnkey shall in turn super- intend the unlocking and assembling of the prisoners for their morning meal, and the muster- ing, searching, and locking up in the evening.
65. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn assist in giving over charge of the Gaol to the Officer in charge of the night duties, and for that purpose shall accompany him round the Gaol at 6 P.M., and shall see that all the locks are tried through- out the Gaol, and that the keys are given over to him.
66.-Each Head Turnkey shall in turn issue library books to the European prisoners weekly; taking care that the books are returned by the prisoners in proper condition.
67.-During the Head Turnkey's turn on Sunday duty he shall on no account leave the Gaol from 2 P.M. on Saturday, until 6 A.м. on the Monday following, unless permitted to leave for a short time by the Warden; who shall during such absence act for him.
68.--Rule 49 shall apply to the Head Turnkeys equally with the Warden.
THE MATRON.
69.---The Matron shall reside in the Gaol, and be under the orders of the Superintendent.
70.--The Matron shall carry out all the rules laid down for the direction of the Warden as to Male prisoners, so far as such rules are applicable to Female prisoners.
71. The Matron shall be present at the distri- bution of food to the prisoners; inspect every part of the Female Prison daily, see every prisoner at least twice in each twenty-four hours, and shall at least once a week visit the ward at an uncertain hour during the night.
72.-The Matron shall not be absent from the Gaol without the permission of the Superintend- ent, and when she obtains leave it shall be entered in her Journal.
73.-The Matron shall take care that no Male Officer or visitor enters the division of the Prison allotted to Females, unless accompanied by herself, or some other Female Officer.
74.-The Matron shall search Female prisoners on admission, and as often afterwards as she thinks necessary; and shall see that they are bathed, and properly clothed in the Prison dress.
75.--In case of necessity, and with the sanction of the Superintendent, the Matron may delegate her duties to the wife of an Officer of the Gaol, or some other married woman.