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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 31ST OCTOBER, 1891.

and shall be subject to such restrictions as may be necessary prevent luxury or waste.

188. Any such prisoner shall not during

88. twenty-four hours receive or purchase more than

one pint of malt liquor

or or cider, or if an adult half a pint of wine, and such liquor, cider and wine

be consumed on the day it is received.

189. No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever, allowed to be introduced for his use, to any other prisoner. 190. Such prisoner shall not be compelled, either to have his hair cut, or if he usually grows hair on

are, except on account of

the Medical Officer deems nd of health and clean- such prisoner shall not be necessary for the purpose

vermin

it necessar liness, and the cut closer than

of health and cleanliness.

191. The beds of such prisoners shall be made, and the rooms and yards in their occupation shall be swept and cleaned by them every morning. The forniture and utensils appropriated to their use shall be kept clean and neatly arranged by them.

192. Such prisoners may be permitted to work and follow their respective trades and professions, provided their employment does not interfere with the regulations of the Prison, and they will be permitted to have the whole of their earnings after deducting the cost of any implements which may be su

them, and the cost of their maintenance, if they are maintained at the expense of the Prison.

193. No snghyrisoner shall be compelled to attend any religious service other than his own; but, subject to these provisions, he shall attend Divine Service on Sundays, and on week-days when such service is performed, unless prevented by sickness, or excused by the Superintendent for any other reason.

194. The place in which such prisoners re- receive visits shall not be the same as that in which criminalisoners receive visits, if any other suitable place can be conveniently provided.

195. Sueli prisoners shall be permitted to exercise during such periods of the day as the circumstances of the Prison will allow, and during the same periods they shall be permitted, if they prefer it, to associate together in an orderly

manner.

196. Such prisoners shall be permitted to receive one visit, and also to write and receive one letter in each week, subject to Rule 234; but they may communicate with and receive visits from their friends and legal advisers at any reasonable hour of the day, for the purpose of arranging the payment of their debts.

197. Such prisoners shall also be subject to all general rules exept so far as the same are inconsistent with the special rules relating to prisoners for debt.

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198. Such prisoners shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.

GENERAL RULES.

ADMISSION AND DISCHARGE.

199. No prisoner shall be admitted to the Prison unless accompanied by a warrant or order for his detention.

200. All prisoners shall be searched, regis- tered, and medically examined on admission.

201. Every prisoner shall take a bath, and be shaved on reception, unless it shall be otherwise directed, in any particular case, by the Superin- tendent or Surgeon.

202. If any prisoner is found to have any cutaneous disease, or to be infected with vermin, means shall be taken effectually to eradicate and destroy the same.

203. Every prisoner shall be weighed on re- ception, and subsequently at such periods as the Superintendent and the Surgeon may appoint, and the result shall be recorded in a book kept for the purpose.

204. Every prisoner may, if required for the purposes of justice, be photographed on reception and subsequently.

205. Such of the clothing, linen, and other articles belonging to prisoners as may be retained in the prison shall, if necessary, be washed, cleaned, or disinfected, as soon as possible after they are received.

206. Such clothing shall be made into a bun- dle, carefully labelled with the name of the

owner, and placed in store; any money or jewellery which the prisoner may have in his possession shall also be taken from him and placed in safety until his release from Prison. A list of all his property is to be entered in a book kept for that purpose, which shall be under the superintend- ence of the Warden.

207. As soon as possible after prisoners are admitted, the abstract of the rules relating to the conduct and treatment of prisoners shall be read over to them; and such abstract shall also be read and explained weekly to the whole of the prisoners.

208. Every prisoner shall have a number assigned to him, which shall be prefixed to his name in every register; such number shall also appear on the breast of his coat, on his towel, chopstick bag if a Chinese, and cap or hat.

209. Prisoners whose discharge falls on Sun- day shall be discharged on the Saturday preced- ing.

210. All prisoners sentenced to imprison- ment for one year or more with hard labour, shall be secured by fetters of a pattern to be approved by the Governor. The fetters shall weigh 3 lbs., and shall be secured to an iron ring on each ankle, and the chain suspended by a hook from the waist belt.