940 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 31ST OCTOBER, 1891.
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
manner.
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 them 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 proper order 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 Rules; and shall report immediately to the Warden any neglect or misconduct that may come to their knowledge.
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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. (b) 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. (c) 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 the prisoners for their morning meal, and the muster- ing, searching, and locking up in the evening.
64. Each Head 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.
66. During the Head Turnkey's turn on 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 Prison allotted to females daily, see every
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