Communions.—June—First Sabbath, Coigach and Applecross; second, Shieldaig; third, Dornoch, Glendale, Helmsdale, and Lochcarron; fourth, Gairloch and Inverness. July—First Sabbath, Lairg, Raasay, and Beauly; second, Tain, Staffin, and Tomatin; third, Daviot, Halkirk, Flashadder, and Rogart; fourth, Plockton, Bracadale, and North Uist. August—First Sabbath—Dingwall; second, Portree and Stratherrick; third, Bonar-Bridge and Broadford. September—Vatten, third Sabbath. The Lewis Communions will be given in the July Magazine.
Meeting of Synod.—The Synod met in Glasgow on Tuesday, 18th May, when the retiring moderator, Rev. N. Macintyre, preached on Matt. xvi. 18—”Thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build my church.” There was a large attendance of the public, but the dislocation of boat and train services caused by the Strike interfered with the attendance of members. Interesting and encouraging reports were given in on the Foreign Mission and Canadian Mission, and also on Religion and Morals and the finances of the Church. We hope to give these reports in our next issue, and also a full report of the Synod. It may interest our readers to know that the matter referred to in the opening article as to a history of the Free Presbyterian Church received the attention of the Synod, and a Committee has been appointed to carry out the work.
Jubilee Presentation to the Rev. D. Macfarlane, Dingwall.—On Friday, 21st May, according to the Synod’s arrangement, the Moderator (Rev. D. M. Macdonald) and the Clerk of the Synod (Rev. D. Beaton), with Mr James Mackay, representing the Southern Presbytery, and Mr Kenneth Matheson, representing the Northern Presbytery, with other friends, met in the Free Presbyterian Manse, Dingwall. The Moderator, after opening the meeting with devotional exercises, presented an address from the Synod, and thereafter the Clerk of Synod handed to Mr Macfarlane a cheque for a substantial sum. Mr Macfarlane suitably replied, and thanked the Church cordially for their kind remembrance of him. He wished for all his friends God’s blessing. The meeting concluded with the singing of Psalm cxxxiii.
Ordination and Induction at Halkirk.—The Northern Presbytery have appointed Tuesday, the 30th June, for the ordination and induction of the Rev. William Grant. Public worship will (D.V.) begin at 12.30 p.m.
Dunoon.—We are pleased to be able to intimate that Mr Maclean, formerly of Sandbank, is expected to conduct the services (D.V.) in Dunoon during the months of July and August.
London Mission.—It has been arranged that the Rev. W. Grant will (D.V.) conduct the services in our London Mission for three Sabbaths, beginning 30th May. For Hall address and hours, see Magazine cover. Mr Tallach divinity student, will (D.V.) resume duties there from 20th June. Communications may be addressed to Mr Grant (c/o Butler), 160 Warwick Street, S.W.
Collection for this Month.—By appointment of the Synod, the collection for the Aged, and Infirm Ministers’ Widows, and Orphans’ Fund is to be taken up during the month of June.