SEPT. 24.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2645

attached to them with the following inscription: “Authorized.—A. B., Controller-General of Prisons.
[Date.]”
418. In each prison there shall be duplicates of every instrument authorized for the infliction of corporal punishment.
419. No instrument shall be used or continued in use that is out of order.
420. Any instrument that is not authorized or is out of order shall be forwarded immediately to the Controller-General.

Escaping or attempting to escape.

421. Any prisoner escaping or attempting to escape shall thereby render himself liable to be shot by any officer of the prison if, after having been called upon to stand, he refuses or fails to do so.

PART XVI.—GENERAL RULES AS TO MANAGEMENT AND CLEANLINESS OF PRISONS.

422. The prison shall be kept in a cleanly state, and disinfectants are to be freely used for keeping the drains, sinks, &c., sweet and clean.
423. The beds and bedding shall be aired not less frequently than once a week throughout the year.
424. The night-pails are to be kept carefully clean, and their contents disposed of according to orders.
425. No tree or shrub shall be allowed to grow against the outer walls of the prison; nor shall any rubbish or other thing be laid against or near them; nor shall any tool or implement of any kind likely to facilitate escape be left unnecessarily exposed.
426. No filth or offensive matter is to be allowed to collect within the prison.
427. No animals of any kind are to be kept within the prison without the especial permission of the Controller-General.

Ladders.

428. Ladders in or about the prison, when not in use, shall be chained and locked.

Keys.

429. At the final locking-up of prisoners the senior officer present shall make a careful examination of all keys and check them with the key-list. He shall thereupon give the keys into the custody of the Orderly Officer, and will submit the Lock-up Report Book to the Controlling Officer.
430. No officer in charge of any keys shall lend them to any other officer, or dispose of them otherwise than in accordance with orders.
431. No officer on night-watch duty is to carry a cell-key.
432. No officer is to carry a cell-key outside the prison.
433. The inner and outer gates of the prison shall not both be open at the same time except when prisoners are actually passing in and out going to and returning from labour.

Stores.

434. The stores shall, with respect to their reception, charge, and issue, be managed in each prison according to rules approved by the Controller-General.

PART XVII.—DIETARY.

435. The following scales of diet shall be observed, the quantities stated being allowances per diem, unless otherwise stated:

No. 1 Scale.—For Prisoners employed in Terms of Regulations Nos. 366, 367, and 372.

Males. Females.
Bread .. .. .. 24 oz. 16 oz.
Meat .. .. .. 16 oz. 8 oz.
Oatmeal .. .. .. 5 oz. 2½ oz.
Potatoes .. .. .. 16 oz. 12 oz.
Salt .. .. .. ½ oz. ½ oz.
Sugar .. .. .. 2½ oz. 3 oz.
Tea .. .. .. ⅜ oz. ⅜ oz.
Vegetables .. .. .. 6 oz. 4 oz.
Rice .. .. .. .. 2 oz.
Milk .. .. .. .. ¼ pt.
Dripping .. .. .. 2½ oz.
Syrup (per week) .. .. ½ lb. ½ lb.

No. 2 Scale.—For Convicted Prisoners not employed or performing Light Labour only.

Males. Females.
Bread .. .. .. 16 oz. 16 oz.
Meat .. .. .. 8 oz. 6 oz.
Oatmeal .. .. .. 3 oz. 2½ oz.
Potatoes .. .. .. 12 oz. 8 oz.
Salt .. .. .. ½ oz. ½ oz.
Sugar .. .. .. 2 oz. 3 oz.
Tea .. .. .. ⅜ oz. ⅜ oz.
Vegetables .. .. .. 6 oz. 2 oz.
Rice .. .. .. .. 1½ oz.
Milk .. .. .. .. ¼ pt.
Dripping .. .. .. 2 oz.

No. 3 Scale.—For Trial and Remand Prisoners and Debtors.

Males. Females.
Bread .. .. .. 24 oz. 16 oz.
Meat .. .. .. 10 oz. 6 oz.
Oatmeal .. .. .. 3 oz. 2½ oz.
Potatoes .. .. .. 12 oz. 10 oz.
Salt .. .. .. ½ oz. ½ oz.
Sugar .. .. .. 2½ oz. 2 oz.
Tea .. .. .. ⅜ oz. ⅜ oz.
Vegetables .. .. .. 6 oz. 4 oz.

Prisoners to have choice of three of the following items for weekly periods:

Males. Females.
Milk .. .. .. ½ pt. ½ pt.
Cheese .. .. .. 2 oz. 2 oz.
Sugar (per week) .. .. ½ lb. ½ lb.
Jam or syrup (per week) .. 1 lb. 1 lb.