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super condensed version of the DAILY ROUTINE from Rules and Regulations handbook gives a sense of the to-the-minute specificity imposed.

Weekdays

7:00 A.M. Morning wake-up bell.

7:20 Count Bell. Stand up by your celldoor, facing out, remain there until the bell signal sounds again, indicating the count is correct. Absolute silence must prevail during all counts.

7:30 Breakfast.

8:00 Outside work call.

11:35

11:45 Outside details leave shops on signal and proceed in column of twos to the cellhouse. Do not carry on loud and boisterous conversations. Do not jostle or indulge in horseplay with others.

12:00 Noon. Dinner.

12:30 P.M. Count Bell.

12:35

1:00

3:30

4:10

4:20

4:35 Count Bell.

4:40 Supper.

5:30 Final Lock-up Count.

9:30 P.M. Lights out, retire promptly. All conversations and other noises must cease immediately.