When Mr.Forrest was amongst them before they all thought he was a fine, jolly young fellow, and thought none the less of him on that occasion.

(Applause.) At any rate, he was stouter than when he appeared on his first visit.

He thought the country would feel grateful to Mr.Forrest and his companions for the benefits which would result from their achievement.

(Applause.) Mr.John Forrest, who was received with loud cheers, said he thanked them very heartily for the enthusiastic way in which they had drunk his health, and for the very handsome address they had presented to him.

He felt altogether unable to respond in the way he could wish to the many remarks that had been made by their worthy chairman.