the-ordinances-of-the-legislative-counci-1890v2 — Page 187

PRISOX , [ 18 of 1885. ] 777

or withdraw such permission, and in like circumstances the Superintendent
may withdraw or suspend the same when it bas been granted by himself, or
suspend it when it has been granted by the Visiting Justices if the case is
urgent, provided he report the case as soon as possible.
145. The Visiting Justiees or the Superintendent shall, on the application
of any such prisoner, if, having regard to his ordinary habits and condition of
life they think such special provision should be made in respect to him ,
permit any such prisoner
1. To occupy a suitable room or cell specially fitted for such prisoners,
and furnished with suitable bedding and other articles, in addition
to, or different from those furnished for ordinary cells .
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.
146. 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.
147. Any such prisoner who prefers to provide his own food for any day
shall give notice thereof beforehand at tlie time required ; but the Super
intendent 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 .
148. 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 .
149. No such prisoner shall, during twenty -four hours, receive or purchase
more than one pint of malt liquor, or ciđer, or more than half a pint of wine
and such liquor, cider or wine shall be consumed on the day it is received .
150. No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article
whatsoever allowed to be introduced for his use to any other prisoner.
151. Such prisoner shall not be compelled either to have his hair cut, or,
if he usually grows bair 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.
152. 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 145. 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 177 accorded to first class misdemeanants. Any
sum earned by them will be paid to them on their discharge.
153. 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, iti are not, in the opinion of the Super
intendent, of an objectionable kind ,