Your expedition, however, has an additional interest from the fact that its leader and members were born in the colony.

I trust, sir, that at no distant date you may have the satisfaction to see the advantages realized which the route opened by your expedition is calculated to effect." I had had no reason to expect such a marked official reception, and could only express the pleasure I experienced in knowing that the colonists so fully appreciated my efforts to carry out successfully the task confided to me.
The Governor also offered his congratulations, and three cheers having been given the party, and three more for the Governor, we left for our quarters highly gratified with the reception.

His Excellency gave a large dinner-party to celebrate our return, and on Monday, the 24th of October, a public demonstration of welcome was afforded by a banquet to which we were invited by the citizens.

The following is a report from the Perth journal:-- COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET TO MR.

JOHN FORREST.
On Monday evening last a Complimentary Banquet was given to Mr.Forrest, the explorer, at the Horse and Groom tavern.