He thanked them heartily for the position in which they had placed him and Mr.Stuart's companions, and which they all appreciated.

(Cheers).
Mr.J.W.Billiat, who was imperfectly heard, also responded.

He said that when he went out with Mr.Stuart he was only a new chum; but he went out and came back again, and there he was.

He could not say much about Mr.
Stuart's explorations, as all that needed to be said had been so ably put by Sir Henry Ayers.

There was no country in the world that had so tried the endurance and perseverance of the men on exploring expeditions as South Australia had done, and explorers should receive all the credit that could be given.