Regulations of the Glasgow Asylum for Lunatics.

  • Glasgow Royal Lunatic Asylum.
Date:
1823
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Credit: Regulations of the Glasgow Asylum for Lunatics. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    III. —Every morning and evening, at least, he shall examine the room of each Male Patient, together with the galleries, day-rooms, and exer- cising grounds. IV. —He shall have the charge of all the Male Servants of the House, with power to hire and dismiss; and, in the event of his suddenly dismiss- ing any, he shall report the cause to the next Meeting of the Weekly Committee. V. —He shall keep a correct list of all the articles belonging to the apartments on the Male side, and of all the clothes belonging to the Male Patients, and regularly note such variations as may occur. VI. —He shall keep a distinct account of all the provisions ordered and brought in, and of the money received and expended by him for the Asylum. VII. —During meals he shall frequently examine the different rooms, observe the state of the provi- sions, as to cooking, cleanliness, propriety of distri- bution, &c. the conduct of the Keepers, and the demeanour of the Patients ; and every night, before retiring to rest, he shall examine the House with the greatest care. VIII. —He shall never be absent from the Asy-