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EXPLORATION.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE REGISTER.
Sir— I am sure all will cordially agree' in the
proposal of your correspondent as to payment to
each of the party who accompanied Mr. Stuart ou
his last successful iourncv. of some moderate sum
in recognition of their services.
These noble men shared the same dangers with
their leader, and the same (or greater) hardships.
I should think that £250 to Kekwiek, the same
to Thring, and £100 each to the remainder of the
party, would he but a slender acknowledgment of
their invaluable services during the past fifteen
months.
I am, Sir, &c,
E. F. MACGEOEGE.
North Adelaide, January 25, IStiX
DixxEit, ifrc, to Mr. H. Peacock. —
A correspondent has furnished us with the fol
lowing :— ' On Thursday evening, the 22nd instant,
the employes (curriers) of the establishment of
Messrs. W. Peacock & Son, complimented Mr. II.
Peacock by inviting him to a dinner, supplied by
Mr. C. Bridgland, of the tirancs 'Tavern, Grerifell
strcet, in his best style. Mr. Henry Peacock has
been for a long period the general superintendent
of that establishment, and as he is about visiting
the old country by the Sir John Lawrence, this
tribute of respect was paid him previous to his de-
parture. The chair was taken by Mr. H. Tun-
bridge (the oldest employe on the establish-
ment), supported by the guest of the evening,
and Messrs. T. Barlow and J. Durum.
The vice-chair was occupied hy Mr. Tapscott,
supported by Messrs. K. Peacock and Reid.
The health of Mr. Peacock. was proposed by the
Chairman, who in the course of the address com
plimented Mr. Peacock as a gentleman most un
assuming, kind, and liberal in his demeanour
towards the employes of the establishment with
which he was connected. Mr. Peacock, in acknow
ledging the toast, said that in his opinion the pros
perity of such establishments was always enhanced
by the employer acting with justice and liberality
towards those engaged under him. The evening
was spent in a most pleasant manner by all pre
sent. On Friday morning the employes of the
tanyard and bark-mill of Messrs. W. Peacock and
Son presented Mr. H. Peacock with a testimonial
richly engrossed on vellum. Mr. J. F. Eaves, the
chief engineer, acted on behalf of 28 of the men
engaged in that department by presenting the
document, of which the following is a copy :— ' To
H. Peacock, Esq.— We the undersigned, employes
of the Tanyard and Bark-Mill, do hereby express
our sorrow, mingled with joy— sorrow, because
we arc parting with one to whom we are bound
by ties of friendship; joy, because we think it will
be beneficial to your health. Trusting that by
Divine Providence you may be brought back safe
to these shores again to your relations and friends,
and enjoy health and happiness through life, we
beg to subscribe ourselves, your obedient servants,
(here follow the signatures).' Mr. Peacock ac-
knowledged this further mark of their respect in a
brief but appropriate speech, and appeared some
what moved it the hearty farewell given him on
the eve of his departure. He said he should prize
the gift as being of greater value than anything
they could have presented him with which money
could purchase.
3lBruoDiSTNEwCo-TfEcnox.— A Corre
spondent says:— 'On Sunday, December 21, the
Bev. James Maughan, Methodist New Connection
minister, commenced his ministerial labours in
Adelaide. In October last he paid a visit to this
colony while visiting different localities to organize
new Churches, aud prepare the way for other
ministers being sent out. Here he met with several
members of his own denomination, who urged
upon him the propriety of locating in Adelaide.
By their co-operation the Hindley-street Assembly
Room was taken, and suitably fitted up as a
place of religious worship, and Mr. Maughan has
now taken up his abode here. The congregation
attending on his ministry is excellent, the Sunday
evening sen-ice being generally crowded. The
members of his denomination and others desirous
of assisting, on Wednesday evening, the 24th. met
for the purpose of organizing a church. Several
resolutions were passed, and the Church, with its
ofrice-l-earers and mcmbci.-i, was duly organized.
A Young Men's Library and Theological Society
is in the course of formation; and a public
inaugural tea meeting is announced to be held
next Monday. The Hon. A. Forster, M.L C, is
to preside, and several of the ministers of the
city and other gentlemen have promised to take
part in the meeting.'
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