She is to take under her charge from the Steward (giving him a Receipt for the same) the House Linen, Children’s Linen, and Bedding.
She is to see that the Children’s and House Linen be as much as possible made up and repaired by the Girls; that the Linen of the Children be properly changed; and that the Beds be likewise furnished with clean Sheets, at such times as shall be directed.
She must take care, that the Nurses be constantly attentive to the keeping of the Children’s Heads clean and well combed, and to the washing of their Feet thrice a Week, at the least, in Summer, and twice a Week in Winter.
She is Personally to inspect the Dormitories of the Girls, both in the Day-time and after they go to Bed; and she will not fail to apply to the Commandant, whenever she may consider his interference necessary, to enforce a due obedience to her Orders.
DUTY OF THE ASSISTANT MATRON.
The Assistant Matron shall be immediately subject to, and under the Direction of the Matron.
She is to take care, that the Girls go to Bed, and rise in the Morning, at the Hours appointed; that they come into School, properly washed and combed; that they be regularly employed while in the School; and that such as are of an Age for that purpose, be sent in rotation to be employed in Kitchen and Laundry Work.
She is to take care, that they be occupied at stated times in making and repairing their own Apparel, and the Linen and Stockings of the Boys; and to see that the same be regularly changed at the times directed.
DUTY OF THE READING MISTRESS, AND OF THE KNITTING MISTRESS AND SEMPSTRESS.
Beside the particular Objects for which the Reading Mistress, and the Knitting Mistress and Sempstress, are respectively engaged, they shall assist the Matron and Assistant Matron in their several Duties, as may be required.