keeping a correct inventory of all clothing, bedding, furniture, tools, and cooking utensils in
the Prison.
50. The Warden shall cause the whole of the prisoners to be counted twice daily, and satisfy himself that the number is correct.
51. On parading the officers both for day and night duty, the Warden shall see that they are in all respects fit for, and properly acquainted with their duties. He shall also read to them any new orders from the Superintendent's Order Book.
52. The Warden shall endeavour to exercise a sound moral influence over both the officers and prisoners placed under his supervision. He shall restrain by his authority every tendency to oppression or undue harshness on the part of the subordinate officers, and likewise every tendency to levity, rudeness, and insubordination on the part of prisoners, and shall aim to raise the minds of the officers to a sense of their responsibility.
53. The Warden shall see that the keys are securely disposed of for the night, under such regulations as may be established by the Super- intendent. He shall see that the Rules relating to visits to prisoners are carried out in a proper
nanner.
54. The Warden shall take care that no articles of clothing are issued until they have been properly marked with the Prison marks.
55. The Warden shall make a weekly inspec- tion of the officers' quarters, and report the result.
THE HEAD TURNKEYS.
56. The Head Turnkeys shall have assigned to then the immediate charge of such prisoners, and such parts of the Prison as the Superin- tendent or the Warden may direct, and shall be responsible for the maintenance of order
proper and discipline among such prisoners, and such portions of the Prison.
57. The Head Turnkeys shall perform such duties as may 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 Head Turnkey shall in turn take charge of the prisoners employed on public works, and shall take par- ticular care that the Rules relating to the management of such prisoners are carried out in their integrity.
58. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn perform duty at night, and shall take charge of the Prison 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.
59. The Head Turnkeys shall see that the officers leave for and return from their meals punctually and shall report any breach of the Rules in this respect.
60. The Head Turnkeys shall see that the prisoners are kept strictly to their labour, and shall diligently observe the behaviour of all the subordinate officers as well as of the prisoners and see that all strictly adhere to the Pures; and shall report immediately to the Warden' any neglect or misconduct that may come to the knowledge.
61. The Head Turnkeys shall especially attend to the carrying into effect all orders as to punishments to be inflicted on prisoners, and shall see that prisoners in Solitary Confinement are provided with necessaries.
62. The Head Turnkeys (a) 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. (6) 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. (e) Shall 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. (d) Shall see that the water-pipes and cocks, and those for the supply of gas are in working order, and that no leakage
exists.
63. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn super- intend the unlocking and assembling of th prisoners for their inorning meal, and the muster- ing, searching, and locking up in the evening.
64. Each lead Turnkey shall in turn assist in giving over charge of the Prison to the officer in charge of the night duties, and for that purpose shall accompany him round the Prison at 6 P.M., and shall see that all the locks are tried through- out the Prison and that the keys are given over to him.
65. 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.
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66. During the Head Turnkey's turn Sunday duty he shall on no account leave the Prison 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.
THE MATRON.
67. The Matron shall reside in the place allotted for female prisoners, and be under the orders of the Superintendent.
68. 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.
69. The Matron shall be present at the distri bution of food to the prisoners; inspect that part of the Prisou allotted to females daily, see every
prisoner at least twice in each twenty-four hours, and shall at least once a week visit the female ward without previous notice during the night.
70. The Matron shall not be absent from the Prison without the permission of the Superintend ent, and when she obtains leave shall enter it
in her Journal,
71. The Matron shall take care that no male officer or visitor enters the part of the Prison allotted to females, unless accompanied by her- self, or some other female officer.
72. The Matron shall search female prisoners or admission, and so often afterwards as she thinks necessary; and shall see that they are bathed and properly clothed in the Prison dress.
73. 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 Prison, or some other married woman.
74. 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.
75. The Matron shall see that the wards, cells, and yards of the Prison allotted to females are kept scrupulously clean. She shall pay special attention to female prisoners in solitary
confinement.
THE PRISON OFFICERS.
76. All subordinate officers shall obey the commands of the Superintendent in the perform- ance of their duties.
77. Subordinate officers shall thoroughly acquaint themselves with the Rules and Regula tions of the Prison 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.
78. No subordinate officer shall on any account enter a prisoners' cell at night without being accompanied by another officer except in cases of imperative necessity.
79. Subordinate officers (except those who are temporarily engaged, who shall not have completed their probation, or who shall be dis- missed for misconduct) shall, on their services eing dispensed with, be entitled to a month's notice or a month's pay in lieu of notice. Sub. ordinate officers whose probation has not been completed or whose services are no longer re- quired shall be entitled to a week's notice or a week's pay in lieu of notice; but if they commit an offence meriting it they shall be liable to be discharged at once. Officers who wish to resign their situation shall give a month's notice or for- feit a month's pay.
80. No subordinate officer shall absent him- self from the Prison without permission from the Superintendent, and when leaving the Prison he shall not carry his keys or book away with him.
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81. 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.
82. All officers, without exception, shall treat the prisoners with kindness and humanity, shall listen patiently to their complaints, shall inform the Warden when any prisoner desires to see him or the Superintendent, and shall be firm in main- taining order and discipline, and enforcing an observance of the Rules of the Prison.
83. Subordinate officers shall not sit down or lounge about during their turn of duty; but shall always be alert and watchful, keeping their faces towards the prisoners under their charge.
84. Subordinate officers shall examine the prisoners' clothing, and see that it is at all times in proper repair.
85. Subordinate officers are prohibited, on pain of dismissal, from borrowing money from any person connected with a contract for the supply of food or other articles for the use of the Prison.
86. No officer of the Prison shall be a bailiff nor be concerned in any trade or other occupa- tion, but shall give his whole time and attention to the service of the Prison.
87. All such officers shall treat the Visiting Justices, Judges, Members of the Council, and Magistrates with courtesy and respect.
88. Any subordinate officer desiring to appeal against any decision of the Superintendent which affects him shall state his complaint in writing, for the consideration of the Governor.
89. All officers of the Prison shall direct the attention of the Superintendent to any prisoner who may appear to him not to be in health, although he may not complain, or whose state of mind inay 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.
90. Any officer who shall be guilty of assault- ing or otherwise molesting any prisoner, either within or without the Prison premises, unless compelled 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 com- pelled to strike in self-defence, no unnecessary violence should be used.
91. No subordinate officer, on any pretence whatever, shall fail to make an immediate report to the Superintendent, or other his superior officer, of any misconduct or wilful disobedience of the Prison regulations.
92. 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.