anly condition. In trimming the hair, no more should be taken off
than necessary to secure a better appearance of the patient--the
practice, of cutting the hair of the insane close to the head, being
positively forbidden, unless, for some special reason, it shall be so
ordered by the Superintendent or Assistant Physician.

11. On Mondays and Thursdays the Attendants shall collect all clothing
designed for the wash, and deliver the same, with lists thereof, to the
Supervisors, at the assorting rooms, and on Wednesdays and Saturdays
they will assist the Overseers of the laundry to assort the clothing,
and place the articles of each ward to themselves for the inspection of
the Supervisors, who will compare them with the washing lists and make
their return thereon.

ASSISTANTS.

1. The Assistants will be employed with the Attendants in the care of
the patients, their rooms, clothing, etc.; they will be under the
immediate direction and control of the Attendants; and they are expected
to observe with care the rules prescribed for the management of the
patients, and the government of the Asylum.

MEALS.

1. The meals of the patients shall be served promptly at the following
hours:

_Breakfast._ _Dinner._ _Supper._

December, }
January, } 7 A. M. 1 P. M. 7 P. M.
February. }

March, }
April, }
May, } 6 1/2 A. M. 12 1/2 P. M. 6 1/2 P. M.
September, }
October, }
November. }

June, } 6 A. M. 12 P. M. 6 P. M.
July, }
August. }

2. The Attendants are required to see that their patients are properly
prepared for their meals; that their faces are washed, hair combed, and
clothing adjusted, that each may present a cleanly and orderly
appearance.

3. At meals the Attendants shall always be present to carve, to
distribute the food, to see that each one has a proper supply, and that
they all take their meals in a proper manner. Each shall be supplied
with such liberal allowance as the nature of the case may require, but
all waste, gluttony, or improper habits at the table shall be mildly
checked by the Attendants. They shall be allowed time to take their
meals at leisure--habits of eating differ, and all (the old
particularly) should have time to eat without hurry.

4. Food that has been handled, or rendered unfit for use, shall be sent
back in a receptacle provided for the purpose, but what