TARANAKI GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.

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for the proper enforcement and carrying out of all orders relating to the refractory prisoners.

32. He will each evening visit the wards, and see that the prisoners are quiet and orderly, and the warders on the alert. He will also muster the prisoners morning and evening, seeing that all answer to their names.

33. The senior and other warders will be immediately under his charge, and he will apportion to each his tour of duty, subject to the approval of the Gaoler.

34. He will also have charge of the arms, ammunition, &c., and will be responsible that they are kept in good serviceable condition.

35. He will see that the warders are becomingly dressed in uniform on all occasions.

36. He will be responsible that no tobacco, food, clothing, spirituous or fermented liquors, or other improper articles, are admitted into the establishment, and will not allow anything to be carried out, without the authority of the Gaoler.

OVERSEERS.

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

38. It will also be the duty of Overseers to render every assistance in their power to the Chief Warder in carrying on the duties of the establishment.

STOREKEEPER.

39. The storekeeper will act also as clerk to the Gaoler, and will keep all Registers, Account Book, &c., and prepare all returns which may be required.

40. He will be held responsible for all stores, clothing, bedding, fuel, oil, &c., delivered into his charge.

41. He will receive the rations from the Contractor and deliver them to the Chief Warder daily, reporting to the Gaoler when any articles are not properly tendered or when the quality is deficient. For this purpose he will prepare a daily requisition on the Contractor, to be countersigned by the Gaoler.

42. He must be particular that no stores are issued without being properly marked, and that every article that can be repaired is repaired. He must pay the strictest attention to economy in the distribution of stores &c., and see that the men’s clothing and bedding are numbered.

43. 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.

44. He will also render all assistance in his power, when not engaged in other duties, to the Chief Warder, in carrying on the duties of the establishment.

SENIOR WARDERS.

45. The Senior Warders will have charge of the keys of the prison during the day, and will be the only persons, intrusted with the duty of unlocking the doors of the wards, cells, separate apartments, &c.

46. They will see that the prisoners employed as wardsmen, cooks, &c., perform their duties in a satisfactory manner.

47. They will carefully superintend the searching of all prisoners upon arrival at the prison, and take care that they are thoroughly cleaned before being allowed to assume the prison clothing.

48. They will, morning and evening, in the presence of the Chief Warder, carefully examine the wards, cells, &c., for the purpose of detecting any defacing of the walls, or any attempt to tamper with the fastenings.

49. They will, 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.

50. Warders will 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.

51. 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 clean and serviceable condition.

52. The general and special duties of each Warder will be inserted in a book under the direction of the Gaoler.

53. A book will be kept in which they will enter the name and rank of the officer, and the hours at which they were visited by him on their posts, during the night.

54. They will, without delay, report the names of prisoners who may desire to see the Chaplain, Visiting Justice, Medical Officer, or Gaoler.

55. They will seize all prohibited articles and deliver them to their officers forthwith, and will immediately report the wanton destruction of any article the property of the Government.

56. It will be their especial duty, when on guard in prison, to prevent all irregularities, to see that the regulations and