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4. That the Governor of Jamaica may be able to 
seek advice in carrying on the government, he has 
a ‘ Privv Council ’. This is a small council, formed 
of three gentlemen holding high office in the colony, 
and three others whose presence at the council the 
King approves. The three high officials are the 
Chief Military Officer, the Colonial Secretary, and 
the Attorney-General. 
5. The Privy Council carries out its duties 
privately, and does not discuss affairs openly, as 
the Legislative (or Law-making) Council does. 
The Governor is provided with an official resi- 
dence, known as King’s House, which stands 
amongst groups of fine trees on the Liguanea 
Plain, about 4 miles from Kingston. 
6. The ground round about the house is very 
prettily laid out for the growth of trees and flowers, 
and there is a beautiful fernery, in which some 
splendid tree-ferns grow. The gardens are kept 
in order by the Department of Public Gardens and 
Plantations. 
7 . It is at King’s House that guests who are 
honoured by an invitation from the Governor are 
received by His Excellency. The flag flying at the 
head of the tall flagstaff in the grounds is the well- 
known signal that the Governor is at home. 
