Communions.—Dingwall, first Sabbath of August; Portree (Skye), second; Bonar (Sutherland), third; Finsbay (Harris) and Stornoway, fifth. Breasclete (Lewis), Stratherrick (Inverness), Ullapool (Ross), and Vatten (Skye), first Sabbath of September; Strathy (Sutherland), second; Tarbert (Harris), and Stoer (Sutherland), third; Laide (Ross), fourth. John Knox’s, Glasgow (Hall, 2 Carlton Place, S.S.), first Sabbath of October; Gairloch (Ross), second; Scourie (Sutherland), third; Lochinver (Sutherland), fourth.
Ordination of Rev. James Macleod.—The Western Presbytery met at Kyle of Lochalsh on the 17th June. There were present the Revs. Neil Macintyre, Stornoway, and Donald Graham, Shieldaig, and Mr. Donald Mackenzie, elder. Rev. James Macleod, of Raasay, probationer, who has been officiating at Glendale, Skye, for some considerable time, was ordained by the Presbytery, in accordance with the instructions of last Synod, with a view to go as a deputy on mission work to Western Canada. Our Canadian friends will understand that Mr. Macleod is now a fully qualified minister capable of administering the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, as well as performing the ceremony of marriage. We trust that Mr. Macleod will be carried safely across the Atlantic, and that he may receive abundant guidance and strength from above for the discharge of the arduous duties that lie before him in Vancouver, Winnipeg, and other parts of Canada.
Note.—Since writing above, we learn that the S.S. “Lapland,” by which Mr. Macleod was to cross Atlantic, did not leave on 16th July, as was expected in our last issue, owing to labour troubles at Liverpool. Date of sailing is at the moment uncertain.
Induction of Rev. D. M. Macdonald at Portree.—The Western Presbytery met at Portree, Skye, on Tuesday, the 8th July. The members present were the Revs. Neil Macintyre, Stornoway; D. Graham, Shieldaig; D. M. Macdonald, North Uist; and Mr. Neil Mackinnon, elder. Rev. Neil Macintyre conducted the service, and thereafter proceeded to the induction of the Rev. D. M. Macdonald, who had accepted the call to the Portree congregation. Mr. Macdonald answered the usual Questions and signed the Formula. He was then addressed by Mr. Macintyre as to his ministerial duties and work. This being done, Rev. D. Graham addressed the congregation as to their special responsibilities to God and to their minister. After the induction was finished, Mr Neil Mackinnon, elder, rose, and in the name of the congregation, presented Mr. Macdonald with a handsome sum of money. Mr Macdonald suitably acknowledged the gift and the kindness therein expressed. The call was signed by 633 persons. There was a large attendance at the induction, the church being full.
Acknowledgment of Loyal Address.—The Synod Clerk (Rev. J. S. Sinclair) has received the following acknowledgment of
Loyal Address to His Majesty the King:—”Scottish Office, Whitehall, S.W. 1, 27th June, 1919. Sir,—With reference to your letter of the 12th instant, I am directed by the Secretary for Scotland to inform you that he has had the honour to lay before the King the Loyal Address of the Synod of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, and that His Majesty was pleased to receive the same very graciously.—I am, Sir, your obedient Servant,
(Signed) JAMES M. DODDS.”
Student Received.—At a meeting of the Southern Presbytery, held on 14th May last, Mr. William Grant of Dornoch, late of London, was received as a student, with a view to study for the ministry.
“Iolaire” Disaster Fund.—The Glendale Congregation, Skye, made a collection of £13 for this Fund; the Congregation of North Uist, £4. In last month’s Magazine, in acknowledging contributions from Northern Presbytery to this Fund, the sum of £5, stated to be from a member of the “Dornoch” Congregation should have been “Daviot.” We understand that there have been several private contributions throughout the Church, sent direct to Stornoway.