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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

Chief Warder.

25. This officer is next in rank to the gaoler,
    in whose absence he will assume charge of the
    establishment.

26. He shall see the provisions daily, taking care
    that they are of a good and wholesome kind, and
    according to the contract quality. He shall be
    present at every meal.

27. He shall minutely inspect the wards, separate
    apartment cells, and the establishment generally,
    daily, frequently, at irregular hours, and pay great
    attention to ventilation and cleanliness.

28. He shall see that the prisoners are shaved
    twice a week, and that they put on clean shirts,
    and that their hair be kept closely cut, and that
    clause 4 of the Gaol Regulations be strictly observed,
    and the clothing at all times kept clean and in
    thorough repair. He shall also inspect the bedding
    and men's utensils weekly.

29. When clothing is to be issued, he will draw
    the quantity required from the storekeeper, and shall
    be responsible for proper distribution to the prisoners.

30. He shall, under the gaoler, have the manage-
    ment of prisoners undergoing solitary confinement,
    and shall be responsible for the proper enforcement
    and carrying out all orders relating to the refractory
    prisoners.

31. He shall each evening visit the wards, and see
    that the prisoners are quiet and orderly, and the
    warders on the alert. He will receive the keys from
    the lockers at evening parade, handing over the
    same to the officer in charge for the night, who will
    be held responsible for their safe custody, and the
    correct locking of each cell and corridor gate
    throughout the gaol. He shall also muster the
    prisoners morning and evening, seeing that all
    answer to their names.

32. The senior and other warders will be imme-
    diately under his charge, and he shall apportion to
    each his hour of duty, subject to the approval of the
    gaoler.

33. He will also have charge of the arms, ammu-
    nition, &c., and shall be responsible that they are
    kept in serviceable condition.

34. He shall see that the warders are dressed in
    uniform on all occasions.

35. He shall see that no tobacco, food, clothing,
    spirituous or fermented liquors, or any improper
    articles are admitted into the establishment, and he
    shall not allow anything to be carried out without the
    authority of the gaoler.

Overseers.

36. The duty of the overseers will be to accompany
    the prisoners to their work, and to remain with them
    during the whole time they are at work, to place
    them in such positions as will ensure complete
    supervision, and generally to direct their labour.

37. They shall render every assistance in their
    power to the chief warder in carrying on the duties
    of the establishment.

Storekeeper.

38. He shall be responsible for all stores, clothing,
    bedding, fuel, oil, &c., delivered into his charge.

39. He will receive the rations from the contractor,
    reporting to the gaoler when any article is not in
    accordance with the contract, or when the quantity
    is deficient. For this purpose he will prepare a
    daily requisition on the contractor, to be counter-
    signed by the gaoler.

40. He must be careful that no stores are issued
    without being properly marked, and that every re-
    parable article be kept in repair; and he must pay
    the strictest attention to economy in their distri-
    bution. The men's clothing and bedding must be
    numbered.

41. All unserviceable stores must be received by
    him before any others are issued to replace them,
    and be kept in store to await condemnation by a
    Board to be appointed for that purpose.

42. He shall also render all assistance in his power,
    when not engaged in other duties, to the chief
    warder, in carrying on the duties of the establish-
    ment.

Sergeant Warder.

43. The sergeant warder will have charge of the
    keys of the prison during the day.

44. He shall see that the prisoners employed as
    wardsmen, cooks, or in such other office, perform their
    duties in a satisfactory manner.

45. He shall carefully superintend the searching
    of all prisoners upon arrival at the prison, taking
    care that they are thoroughly cleaned before being
    allowed to assume the prison clothing.

46. He shall, morning and evening, in the pre-
    sence of the chief warder, carefully examine the
    wards and cells, for the purpose of detecting any
    defacing of the walls, or any attempt to tamper with
    the fastenings. He shall also, twice a day, examine
    all prisoners' rooms.

47. He shall, under the orders of the chief
    warder, see that the discipline of the warders is
    maintained, and that the prisoners preserve due order
    and obedience.

Warders.

48. They shall strictly conform to all rules and
    regulations promulgated for their guidance, and to
    all the rules of the establishment, obey their superior
    officers, and assist them in maintaining order and
    discipline.

49. They will be dressed in uniform and armed,
    and they must at all times present a neat and cleanly
    appearance, and keep their arms in serviceable
    condition.

50. The general and special duties of each warder
    will be inserted in a book under the direction of the
    gaoler.

51. They shall, without delay, report the names of
    prisoners who may desire to see a minister of religion,
    Visiting Justice, Medical Officer, or the Gaoler.

52. They shall seize all prohibited articles and
    deliver them to the gaoler forthwith, and shall
    immediately report the wanton destruction of any
    article, the property of the Government.

53. It will be their special duty, when on guard
    in the prison, to prevent all irregularities, to see that
    the regulations and orders are complied with in all
    points; to enforce strict silence in the wards, cells,
    &c., after the eight o'clock or silence bell has rung;
    to see that each prisoner sleeps in his own bed-place,
    that the lamps are kept burning during the night,
    and the inspection apertures in the doors kept clear.

54. They must bear in mind, that although armed,
    they must observe forbearance in the use of their
    arms, and in the event of an attempt to escape, they
    are not to fire upon a prisoner until repeatedly
    challenged to stand.

55. When guarding prisoners at labour they
    must not allow them to approach nearer than fifteen
    paces.

Matron.

56. The matron shall reside in the establishment,
    from which she shall not absent herself without
    authorization in conformity with rule 60.

57. The matron is charged with the immediate
    care and superintendence of the female prisoners,
    and shall conform to all rules and regulations laid
    down for the ordering of the officers of the male
    division of the gaol, so far as such rules and regu-
    lations are applicable.

58. The matron shall be present at the searching