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enactments necessary, "wliile the rapid growth of new industries, 

 the great accumulations of wealth in ever changing, forms, and 

 the constantly increasing complications of human affairs, public 

 and private, give rise to countless and unending changes in the 

 laws. But rest, repose, quiet, torpor, sleep — lie down and nestle 

 in the soothing, languid air of the isle of unending summer. 

 Industry and enterprise wilt and wither in an atmosphere that 

 seems made for disordered nerves, and worn and weary minds, 

 and for the development and growth of vegetable life and beauty. 

 Only five new laws in one entire legislative session! But for the 

 wrecking business, the ten commandments, with suitable penal- 

 ties, appended like snappers to whips, would almost meet tlie 

 requirements of these happy islanders so far as law is concerned. 



There were sixteen engrossed bills in 1880 that received the 

 Governor's signature upon a similar occasion when we were pres- 

 ent. 



■ The Governor, after giving his sanction, and adding his sig- 

 nature to the enactments, addressed the two houses separately 

 and collectively, after the manner of the Britisti Queen in Par- 

 liament, and said: 



" Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Honorable, the Legisla- 

 tive Council; 



"Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Honorable House of As- 

 sembly; 



"I am glad to be able to relieve you from your parliamentary 

 duties, and thank you for your cooperation in all matters that 

 have been submitted for your consideration; 



" Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Honorable House of As- 

 sembly; 



"I am much indebted to you for the very liberal supplies 

 which have been voted." 



The Governor alluded to the government as * * my government," 



