Communions:
June — First Sabbath, Coigach; second, Shieldaig; third, Dornoch, Glendale, and Lochcarron; fourth, Gairloch; fifth, Inverness and Raasay. July—First Sabbath, Lairg, Beauly; second, Tain, Staffin, and Tomatin; third, Daviot, Halkirk, Flashadder, Plockton, and Rogart; fourth, North Uist. August—First Sabbath, Dingwall; second, Portree, Stratherrick; third, Bonar-Bridge; fourth, Stornoway. September—First Sabbath, Ullapool, Farr, and Vatten; second, Strathy; third, Applecross and Stoer; fourth, Laide. October—Second Sabbath, Ness (Lewis) and Gairloch; third, Scourie; fourth, Lochinver and Wick.
Death of Mr Alexander Macgillivray, General Treasurer.
It is with the sincerest regret we record the death of our respected General Treasurer, Mr Alexander Macgillivray, who passed away on Saturday, 26th April. Mr Macgillivray was born at Balnult, Daviot, in 1846. For many years he carried on his business as live stock agent, having his residence at Tain. While resident there he was a warm-hearted and generous friend to our cause in that town. On giving up business, he retired to Inverness, and on the death of Mr Clunas, he was appointed General Treasurer of the Church. All who came into contact with him in this capacity found in him an obliging and helpful official. He served the Church well as a faithful servant, and was deeply interested in its prosperity. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his nieces and other relatives in the loss they have sustained.
Report of Synod.
As we go to press before the Synod meets, we regret we will not be able to give even a brief report in our June issue, but the full report of the Synod proceedings will appear, God willing, in the July issue of the Magazine.
Temporary General Treasurer Appointed.
Owing to the lamented death of Mr Macgillivray, the Finance Committee have temporarily appointed Mr John Grant, 39 Duncraig Street, Inverness, to carry on the work until a permanent appointment will be made.