Tho Privy Council, of which Sir George Grey has been made a member, is an ancient and body, membership of which is a coveted honor, conferring rank, precedence, and titular dignity. The duties of a Privy Counciller are defined by the oath of office as follows : — (1) To advise the Queen to the best of his cunning and discretion ; (2) to advise for the Queen's honor and good of the public, without partiality and through affection, love, need, doubt, or dread ; (3) to keep the Queen's counsel secret ; (4) to avoid corruption ; (5) to help and strengthen the execution of what shall be resolved ; (6) to withstand all persons who would attempt the contrary ; and (7) to observe, keep, and do all that a good and true Councillor ought to do for his sovereign
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Clutha Leader, Volume XX, Issue 1035, 25 May 1894, Page 3
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