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is to inform the warder on duty accordingly, but all
further communication is strictly prohibited.
118. When prisoners are taken out to exercise,
which will not be until after the third day of their
admission, they are to be kept marching in line five
yards apart and facing in the same direction.

Cooks.

119. The cooks are to be in such proportion as may
     from time to time be directed, to be selected from the
     best conducted men who have completed one-third of
     their sentence.
120. They will be held responsible that the
     prisoners' rations are properly cooked and distributed,
     according to the directions of the gaoler.
121. They will be required to have the cook-house,
     cooking utensils, tables, mess kits, pails, &c., at
     all times properly cleansed and kept in their proper
     places.
122. They are to be employed during spare time
     in such work as the gaoler may allot to them.

Wardsmen.

123. There will be such wardsmen employed in
     the prison as may be considered necessary, who will
     be held responsible for its cleanliness and general
     order.
124. The night tubs in use in the prison are to be
     emptied by them every morning, thoroughly cleansed,
     and purified with lime.
125. They will be required to wash the floors of
     the different divisions as often as they may be
     directed, and also to whitewash the walls of the
     interior parts of the prison.
126. They will have to attend to the trimming of
     the lamps, and see that they are properly supplied
     with oil.
127. The bell will be rung, in summer one hour,
     and in winter one and a half hours before the time
     to commence labour.
128. When the first bell rings, the prisoners will
     rise and fold their bedding neatly; at the second
     bell, which will be fifteen minutes after the first, the
     ward or cell will be unlocked, and the prisoners
     will place their bedding in the place set apart for
     its reception; they will then wash, after which
     prayers will be read, during which they will remain
     uncovered and be attentive.
129. They will then breakfast and proceed to
     labour: during the months of April, May, June,
     July, August, and September, at eight a.m., and
     during the remaining six months at six a.m.; during
     the latter months they will proceed to labour before
     breakfast, returning for that purpose at eight o'clock.
     The dinner hour during these months will be one
     o'clock, and they will return from labour in the
     evening at five; from April to September the dinner
     hour will be twelve, and they will return from labour
     at four. On Saturday afternoons they will be exempt
     from hard labour, and are to employ themselves in
     repairing and mending their clothes, &c. Prayers
     will be read every evening, after which, should there
     be no facilities for attending school, they will be
     locked up for the night.
130. Lamps will be kept burning in the different
     divisions of the prison during the night, and any
     prisoner extinguishing them will be severely
     punished.
131. At eight p.m. the bell will be rung, after
     which silence will be strictly observed.
132. The bedding of the prisoners is to be aired
     at least three times a week, weather permitting.

NOTE.—These Rules are to be suspended in separate and
solitary cells, and to be read to prisoners on being placed
therein.

Juvenile Prisoners.
133. Juvenile prisoners are to occupy separate
cells, or a ward exclusively set apart for their use,
and to be employed on work about the gaol.

Unconvicted Prisoners.
134. Unconvicted prisoners will be subject to the
general rules of the prison; but will not be
required to dress in the prison clothing, nor to be
shaved, nor have their hair cut off.
135. If such prisoners shall be discharged, the
property taken from them shall be restored, if not
retained under legal advice. If they are admitted to
bail, such property as may be directed by the
magistrate admitting to bail, shall be retained until
they are discharged.
136. They will be supplied with the same rations
as the prisoners not at labour, but may in preference
support themselves, at the discretion of the gaoler.
137. They may be visited by and may correspond
with their legal advisers at all reasonable times, and
may be visited by their friends on Tuesdays and
Fridays, on application to the gaoler, and in the
presence of an officer.
138. They will be cautioned that any remarks
they may make, respecting the offence with which
they are charged, may be used as evidence against
them.

Juvenile Unconvicted Prisoners.
139. Such prisoners will be subject to the same
rules as the adult unconvicted prisoners.

Matron.
140. The matron will reside in the establishment
from which she will not be absent without authority.
141. She will be charged with the immediate
care and superintendence of the female prisoners,
and will conform to all Rules and Regulations laid
down for the guidance of the male division of
the gaol, in so far they may be found applicable.
142. The matron will be present at all inspec-
tions of the female prisoners, by whomsoever
made; and especially when they are searched on
their admission, and when they leave the establish-
ment.
143. The matron or female warder is required to
attend Divine Service with the female prisoners.

Female Prisoners.
144. Female prisoners will be subject to all Rules
and Regulations laid down for the guidance of male
prisoners, so far as they may be applicable to them.

Punishment Regulations.
145. Any prisoner
(1.) Being insolent to, or threatening any officer
of the gaol;
(2.) Injuring or destroying any property in the
gaol;
(3.) Fighting or assaulting a prisoner:
(4.) Refusing or neglecting to obey the lawful
orders of any officer of the gaol;
(5.) Holding, or attempting to hold, intercourse
with other than officers of the gaol, without
lawful permission;
(6.) Profane swearing, or obscene language,
playing at any games, or gambling;
(7.) Smoking, or in any way making use of
tobacco, unless by special permission;
(8.) Being guilty of any other misconduct
not provided against in these rules, subversive
of the peace, order, and good government of
the gaol,
shall be punishable by being placed in solitary con-
finement for any period not exceeding seven
days, and in addition thereto (at the option of a
Visiting Justice), by a diminution of rations.