, 1881-03-30

the 8 years he and his family had lived out
here, they had never been seriously i'll. he
considered this as a clear proof Of the sanitary
condition of the Island, and which he should
always proclaim. He would always retain In
his pemory the feelings Of charity aud benev-
olence by which this whole community was
animated, a remarkable feature of these
shores, and although the condition of the
island was on the decrease, whenever help
was wanting the people were always ready to
shew their sympathy In a substantial manner.
Finally he would beg to tender his best thanks
to the hon. Council and to the community at
large for the politeuess aud kind regard ale
ways shown to him and His family, which they
could never forget. and although far away
they would always entertain the best wishes
for the welfare and prosperity of St. Thomas.
The Chairman, after having requested, and
unanimously received the sanction of the Coun-
Gil TO reply to His Excellency, than ked for the
kind sentiments, which His Exoellsncy, had
expressed towards the Council and the COM
munity, and spoke in praise of the improve
ments which had taken place in st. Thomas
during his administration. de assured the
Governor that his name would always be
remembered with respect and esteem, and
concluded in wishing His Excellency and fami-
ly happiness, prosperity aud success 10 future
The members OF the Council rose from their
seats.
The Governor left the Council.
pom motion made to that effect by the 9th
member for 81. Thomas Ravenl the Council
resolved with 8 votes to 3, that the sentiments
expressed by the Chairman, should be embo-
died 10 an address to be drawn up 10 form
and presented to HIS Excellency the Governor
Inc Chairman, having requested and re-
ceived the consent of the Council. elected the
2nd Grown member (Br0nsted and the 5th
member for st. Thomas Raveh TO join him in
a Committee to frame the address.
The address reads as follows:
To Hi s Excellency
Governor j. A. GARDE
Chamberlain.
Knight Commander Dannebrog, and Daa-
nebrogsmand, Governor of The Danish West
India Islands.
May il please Your Excellency TO accept
this respectful address from the Colonial
Council of st. Thomas as an acknowledge
ment OF the great services rendered this
Island, as we'll as a token Of sincere regret
at Your Excellency's resignation of the
post of Governor.
The Council feels confident that the
COuiu1uulCJ dU largo are AnUuCO Will lu0
same sentiments as were expressed by the
Chairman in reply 10 The kind farewell
words OF Your EXcellency.
Amongst The many benefits to this Island
due to Your Excellency's forethought, in
terest and zeal one will forever remain as d
monument in itself of Your Excellency's
Administration, viz: the establishment of
educational Institutions, the improving
influence of which ia social and moral
respects cannot be too highly estimated.
We thank your Excellency for the inva-
riably kind and prompt manner in which
the suggestions of this Council have ever
been furthered, and while truly and sim
cerely regretting the departure of Your
Excellency and esteemed family, we beg to
express our warmest goodwishes for Your
and their health, prosperity land happiness,
and our hopes that Your Excellency will
in a larger field than here, find ample
scope for the exercise of those talents.
which we so justly and highly appreciate
in Your Excel]ency.
The meeting closed att o'clock p. m.
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