CO129-272 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1896 [5-9] — Page 523

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2. To exercise separately, or with selected untried prisoners, if the arrangements and the construction of the prison permit it.

3. To have, at his own cost, the use of private furniture and utensils suitable to his ordinary habits, subject to the approval of the Superintendent.

4. To be relieved from performing any menial unaccustomed work.

159. The Superintendent may modify the routine of the prison in regard to any such prisoner, so far as to dispense with any practice which, in the Superintendent's opinion, is clearly unnecessary in the case of that particular prisoner.

160. Any such prisoner who prefers to provide his own food for any day shall give notice thereof beforehand at the time required; but the Superintendent shall not permit any such prisoner to receive any prison allowance of food for the day for which he procures or receives food at his own expense. Such prisoners shall also be allowed to wear their own clothes if sufficient and fit for use.

161. Such food shall be received only at hours to be fixed from time to time, and shall be inspected by an officer of the prison, and shall be subject to such restrictions as may be necessary to prevent luxury or waste.

162. No such prisoners shall, during twenty-four hours, receive or purchase more than one pint of malt liquor, or cider, or more than half a pint of wine, and such liquor, cider or wine shall be consumed on the day it is received.

163. No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever allowed to be introduced for his use to any other prisoner.

164. Such prisoner shall not be compelled either to have his hair cut, or, if he usually grows hair on his face, to shave, except on account of vermin or dirt, or when the Surgeon deems it necessary on the ground of health and cleanliness; and the hair of such prisoner shall not be cut closer than may be necessary for the purpose of health and cleanliness.

165. The beds of such prisoners shall be made, and the rooms and yards in their occupation shall be swept and cleaned by themselves every morning subject to rule 158. The furniture and utensils appropriated to their use shall be kept clean and neatly arranged. They may be allowed the same privileges as are by Rule 190 accorded to first class misdemeanants. Any sum earned by them will be paid to them on their discharge.

166. Every such prisoner shall be permitted to have supplied to him at his own expense such books, newspapers, or other means of occupation, other than those furnished by the prison, as are not, in the opinion of the Superintendent, of an objectionable kind.

167. Every such prisoner shall, subject to the orders of the Superintendent, be permitted to be visited by one person, or, if circumstances permit, by two persons at the same time, for a quarter of an hour on any week day, during such hours as may from time to time be appointed.

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2. To exercise separately, or with selected untried prisoners, if the arrangements and the construction of the prison permit it. 3. To have, at his own cost, the use of private furniture and utensils suitable to his ordinary habits, subject to the approval of the Superintendent. 4. To be relieved from performing any menial unaccustomed work. 159. The Superintendent may modify the routine of the prison in regard to any such prisoner, so far as to dispense with any practice which, in the Superintendent's opinion, is clearly unnecessary in the case of that particular prisoner. 160. Any such prisoner who prefers to provide his own food for any day shall give notice thereof beforehand at the time required; but the Superintendent shall not permit any such prisoner to receive any prison allowance of food for the day for which he procures or receives food at his own expense. Such prisoners shall also be allowed to wear their own clothes if sufficient and fit for use. 161. Such food shall be received only at hours to be fixed from time to time, and shall be inspected by an officer of the prison, and shall be subject to such restrictions as may be necessary to prevent luxury or waste. 162. No such prisoners shall, during twenty-four hours, receive or purchase more than one pint of malt liquor, or cider, or more than half a pint of wine, and such liquor, cider or wine shall be consumed on the day it is received. 163. No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever allowed to be introduced for his use to any other prisoner. 164. Such prisoner shall not be compelled either to have his hair cut, or, if he usually grows hair on his face, to shave, except on account of vermin or dirt, or when the Surgeon deems it necessary on the ground of health and cleanliness; and the hair of such prisoner shall not be cut closer than may be necessary for the purpose of health and cleanliness. 165. The beds of such prisoners shall be made, and the rooms and yards in their occupation shall be swept and cleaned by themselves every morning subject to rule 158. The furniture and utensils appropriated to their use shall be kept clean and neatly arranged. They may be allowed the same privileges as are by Rule 190 accorded to first class misdemeanants. Any sum earned by them will be paid to them on their discharge. 166. Every such prisoner shall be permitted to have supplied to him at his own expense such books, newspapers, or other means of occupation, other than those furnished by the prison, as are not, in the opinion of the Superintendent, of an objectionable kind. 167. Every such prisoner shall, subject to the orders of the Superintendent, be permitted to be visited by one person, or, if circumstances permit, by two persons at the same time, for a quarter of an hour on any week day, during such hours as may from time to time be appointed. 16517
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2. To exercise separately, or with selected untried prisoners, if the arrangements and the construction of the prison permit it. 3. To have, at his own cost, the use of private furniture and utensils suitable to his ordinary habits, subject to the approval of the Superintendent. 4. To be relieved from performing any menial unaccustomed work. 159. The Superintendent may modify the routine of the prison in regard to any such prisoner, so far as to dispense with any practice which, in the Superintendent's opinion, is clearly unnecessary in the case of that particular prisoner. 160. Any such prisoner who prefers to provide his own food for any day shall give notice thereof beforehand at the time required; but the Super- intendent shall not permit any ench prisoner to receive any prison allowance of food for the day for which he procures or receives food at his own expense. Such prisoners shall also be allowed to wear their own clothes if sufficient and fit for use. 161. Such food shall be received only at hours to be fixed from time to time, and shall be in- spected by an officer of the prison, and shall be subject to such restrictions as may be necessary to prevent luxury or waste. 162. No such prisoners shall, during twenty- four hours, receive or purchase more than one pint of malt liquor, or cider, or more than half a pint of wine, and such liquor, cider or wine shall be consumed on the day it is received. 163. No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever allowed to be introduced for his use to any other prisoner. 164. Such prisoner shall not be compelled either to have his hair cut, or, if he usually grows hair on his face, to shave, except on account of vermin or dirt, or when the Surgeon deems it necessary on the ground of health and cleanliness; and the hair of such prisoner shall not be cut closer than may be necessary for the purpose of health and cleanliness. 165. The beds of such prisoners shall be inade, and the rooms and yards in their occupation shall be swept and cleaned by themselves every morn- ing subject to rule 158. The furniture and utensils appropriated to their use shall be kept clean and neatly arranged. They may be allowed the same privileges as arc by Rule 190 accorded to first class misdemeanants. Any sum earned by them will be paid to them on their discharge. 166. Every such prisoner shall be permitted to have supplied to him at his own expense such books, newspapers, or other means of occupation, other than ihose furnished by the prison, as are not, in the opinion of the Superintendent, of an objectionable kind. 167. Every such prisoner shall, subject to the orders of the Superintendent, be permitted to be visited by one person, or, if circumstances permit, by two persons at the same time, for a quarter of an hour on any week day, during such hours as may from time to time be appointed. 16 517
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2. To exercise separately, or with selected untried prisoners, if the arrangements and the construction of the prison permit it.

3. To have, at his own cost, the use of private furniture and utensils suitable to his ordinary habits, subject to the approval of the Superintendent.

4. To be relieved from performing any

menial unaccustomed work.

159. The Superintendent may modify the routine of the prison in regard to any such prisoner, so far as to dispense with any practice which, in the Superintendent's opinion, is clearly unnecessary in the case of that particular prisoner.

160. Any such prisoner who prefers to provide his own food for any day shall give notice thereof beforehand at the time required; but the Super- intendent shall not permit any ench prisoner to receive any prison allowance of food for the day for which he procures or receives food at his own expense. Such prisoners shall also be allowed to wear their own clothes if sufficient and fit for

use.

161. Such food shall be received only at hours to be fixed from time to time, and shall be in- spected by an officer of the prison, and shall be subject to such restrictions as may

be necessary to prevent luxury or waste.

162. No such prisoners shall, during twenty- four hours, receive or purchase more than one pint of malt liquor, or cider, or more than half a pint of wine, and such liquor, cider or wine shall be consumed on the day it is received.

163. No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever allowed to be introduced for his use to any other prisoner.

164. Such prisoner shall not be compelled either to have his hair cut, or, if he usually grows hair on his face, to shave, except on account of vermin or dirt, or when the Surgeon deems it necessary on the ground of health and cleanliness; and the hair of such prisoner shall not be cut closer than may be necessary for the purpose of health and cleanliness.

165. The beds of such prisoners shall be inade, and the rooms and yards in their occupation shall be swept and cleaned by themselves every morn- ing subject to rule 158. The furniture and utensils appropriated to their use shall be kept clean and neatly arranged. They may be allowed the same privileges as arc by Rule 190 accorded to first class misdemeanants. Any sum earned by them will be paid to them on their discharge.

166. Every such prisoner shall be permitted to have supplied to him at his own expense such books, newspapers, or other means of occupation, other than ihose furnished by the prison, as are not, in the opinion of the Superintendent, of an objectionable kind.

167. Every such prisoner shall, subject to the orders of the Superintendent, be permitted to be visited by one person, or, if circumstances permit, by two persons at the same time, for a quarter of an hour on any week day, during such hours as may from time to time be appointed.

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