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ment Law of 1886 , was passed, with the approval of the 
Governor. Again, in May 1888, on proroguing the 
Council, Sir Henry Norman thus expressed his 
appreciation of the services of its members : — 
Honorable Gentlemen : — As the Council "will be pro- 
rogued from this date I desire to say a few words before 
we separate and to thank you for your labours which 
have been steadily pursued in the midst of some diffi- 
culties. I think there was some inclination at one 
period of this Session on the part of one or two Honor- 
able Members to depreciate the efficiency of the 
Council. I do not share this feeling. During the 
eight half-yearly meetings of this Council much good 
work has been done and I do not hesitate to say that 
the members deserve the thanks of the community for 
the energy, patience and ability with which they have 
performed their duty as representatives elected by the 
people of Jamaica. I am well aware at what a sacri- 
fice of their private interests and of their convenience 
some honorable members attend this Council and on 
all of you the work of the Council imposes a considerable 
burden. You have always shewn a keen desire for the 
welfare of the Island, and while maintaining an entire 
independence have been moderate and always willing 
to listen to reasons brought forward on either side of a 
question. 
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/ think nothing has taken place to warrant discour- 
agement at the Constitution or at the action of this 
Council, and personally I am glad of the opportunity 
to say how indebted I am to every member for the 
consideration that is always shown to the views of the 
