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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.
55.-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.
56.-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.
57.-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.
58. 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 necessaries.
59,--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.
60.-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.
61.-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.
62.-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.
63.-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.M. on the Monday following, unless permitted to leave for a short time by the Warden; who shall during such absence act for him.
64. Rule 49 shall apply to the Head Turnkeys equally with the Warden.
THE MATRON.
65. The Matron shall reside in the Gaol, and be under the orders of the Superintendent.
66.-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.
67.--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.
68. The Matron shall not be absent from the Gaol without the permission of the Superinten- dent, and when she obtains leave it shall be entered in her Journal.
69.-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.
70.—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.
71.--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.
72.--The Matron shall keep in her possession: the keys of the cells and wards of the Female prisoners, and the locks and keys of such cells and wards shall be different from those of the cells and wards of the Male prisoners.
73.-The Matron shall see that the wards, cells, and yards of the Female Prisoners are kept scrupulously clean.
THE PRISON OFFICERS.
74.-All subordinate Officers shall obey the commands of the Superintendent in the perform- ance of their duties.
75.-Subordinate Officers shall thoroughly acquaint themselves with the Rules and Regula- tions of the Gaol so as to be conversant with every detail; they shall frequently examine the state of the cells, bedding, locks, bolts, &c., and shall seize all prohibited articles, and deliver them to the Superintendent forthwith.
76.-No subordinate Officer is on any account to enter a prisoner's cell at night, unless accompa- nied by another Officer.
77.-Subordinate Officers whose services are discontinued (except those who are temporarily engaged, who shall not have completed their probation, or who shall be dismissed for mis- conduct) shall be entitled to a month's notice or a month's pay. Those whose probation is not completed are entitled to only a week's notice, or a week's pay; or if they commit an offence meriting it they can be at once discharged. Officers who wish to resign their situation shall give a month's notice.
78. No subordinate Officer shall absent him- self from the Gaol without permission from the Superintendent, and when leaving the Gaol he shall not carry his keys or book away with him.
79.-Officers shall on no account leave their keys lying about; but shall on leaving their post deliver them to the Officer appointed to receive them.
80.-It is the duty of all Officers, without exception, to treat the prisoners with kindness and humanity, to listen patiently to their com- plaints, to inform the Warden of any prisoner who desires to see him or the Superintendent, and to be firm in maintaining order and discipline, and enforcing an observance of the rules of the Gaol.
81.-Subordinate Officers must not sit down or lounge about during their turn of duty; but must be always alert and watchful, keeping their faces towards the prisoners under their charge.
82.-Subordinate Officers shall examine the prisoners' clothing, and see that it is at all times in proper repair.
83. Subordinate Officers are prohibited, on pain of dismissal, from borrowing money from the Compradore.
84.-No Officer of the Gaol shall be a bailiff nor be concerned in any trade or other occupation, his whole time is to be devoted to the service of the Gaol.
85.--All Prison Officers shall treat the Visiting Justices, Judges, Members of the Council, and Magistrates with courtesy and respect.
86.-Any subordinate Officer desiring to appeal against any decision of the Superintendent which affects him will state his complaint in writing, for the consideration of the Governor.
87.-It shall be the duty of every Officer to direct the attention of the Superintendent to any prisoner who may appear to him not in health, although he may not complain, or whose state of mind may appear to him deserving of special notice and care, in order that the opinion and instructions of the Surgeon may be taken on the case.
88.-Any Officer who shall be guilty of assault- ing or otherwise molesting any prisoner, either within or without the Gaol walls, unless com- pelled to do so in self-defence or for some other lawful purpose, shall be at once suspended with a view to his dismissal, and even if compelled to strike in self-defence, no unnecessary violence should be used.
89.-No subordinate Officer, on any pretence whatever, through favour or mistaken notions of kindness, shall fail to make an immediate report to the Superintendent, or other his superior Officer, of any misconduct or wilful disobe- dience of the prison regulations.
90.-No subordinate Officer shall unnecessarily converse with a prisoner, nor allow any fami- liarity on the part of prisoners towards himself, or any other Officer of the Prison; nor shall he on any account speak of his duties, or of any matters of discipline or prison arrangement, within hearing of the prisoners.
91.-Every Officer who shall, contrary to orders, bring in or carry out, or knowingly allow to be brought in or carried out, to or for any prisoner, any money, clothing, provisions, to- bacco, letters, papers, or other articles whatsoever; or shall give, or cause to be given to any prisoner such articles; shall be forthwith suspended from his office by the Superintendent, who shall report his case to the Governor that the offender may be dealt with under Sections 11 and 12 of the Prisons Ordinance.
92. So far as the exigencies of the service will permit, subordinate Officers shall be allowed leave on Saturday afternoon after the prisoners are locked in their cells, and on Sunday, Good Friday, Christmas Day, and Government Holi- days, and at other times when they can be spared.
93.-Any Officer, on entering the Gaol Service, must understand that he may be employed in any part of the Island, wheresoever it may seem fit to the Governor to employ him.
94.-No subordinate Officer is to punish a prisoner, except when ordered to do so by the Superintendent.
95.-Each subordinate Officer will be con- sidered on probation for the first three months of his service; his appointment will not be con- firmed at the expiration of three months unless the Officer has proved himself in all respects fitted for the post.
96.-Officers are forbidden to smoke or chew tobacco while on duty, and they must be careful to leave no tobacco or money lying about within reach of prisoners, or in their clothes when being sent to be washed.
97-Every subordinate Officer of the Gaol who shall fail to exercise a proper vigilance over the prisoners committed to his charge, or to per- form any duty enforced upon him by the regula- tions of the Prison, or shall wilfully or carelessly disobey, neglect or evade, or permit to be diso- beyed, neglected, or evaded, any Rule, Regulation, or order, lawfully made and provided in respect of such Gaol, shall be liable to be dealt with by the Superintendent under Rule No. 2.
98.-The subordinate Officers are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and respectable manner at all times when off duty.
99.-When on duty subordinate Officers will appear neatly dressed in the uniform of the Gaol. Uniform will be supplied to them half-yearly, viz., two suits white summer clothing, with boots,