He had spoken several times on his journey down, and it seemed to him that he had said the same thing over and over again.

His forte was not in public speaking, but he hoped they would take the will for the deed.

They never could forget the very kind and hearty reception they had received in every place they had visited in South Australia.

(Cheers.) The Reverend J.G.Wright proposed The health of Mr.Alexander Forrest and the remainder of the Party.

He remarked that they had heard a great deal about Mr.Forrest, the leader of the party, and whilst he had manifested a great deal of courage and perseverance, and they all felt indebted to him as the leader of the party, yet there was much praise due to his brother and the rest of his companions.