In a letter to Bro. T. L. Green. P.H.C.R., of Sheffield, Bro. Alcock writes from Adelaide as follows:—

I am happy to inform you of my safe arrival home on Wednesday, January loth. We had a long, tedious voyage, which would have been a pleasant one but for the drinking habits of the passengers. On leaving the vessel, in company with my wife and son, I was thanked for all I had said and done, and my wife received a most excellent account of what I had done to maintain order and promote the happiness of all on board, and they wished me God speed in the good work of total abstinence. My health is first-rate. We expect Bro. Madge soon. Will you kindly request Bro. Cunliffe to inform all the brethren of my arrival through the Magazine, thanking them for the many kindnesses which I received from them during my stay in the dear Old Country?