In 1859, the governor's residence at Raffles House on Government Hill was demolished to make way for a fort. Government House was temporarily moved to the Pavilion. At the time, Schreiber, the owner of the Pavilion, was away in Europe. The 24th current, being the anniversary of Her Majesty's birth, was observed as a Holiday, and at noon the usual salutes were fired in the roads and on shore. In the Evening His Honor the Governor entertained a numerous party at a Ball and Supper, in the Pavilion, the elegant residence of Mr Schreiber, which His Honor at present occupies as the temporary Government House.