Communions.—November—First Sabbath, Oban; second, Glasgow; third, Edinburgh, Halkirk and Dornoch. January—Fifth Sabbath, Inverness. February—First Sabbath, Dingwall. South African Mission.—The following are the dates of the Communions:—Last Sabbath of March, June, September, and December. Note.—Notice of any additions to, or alterations of, the above list should be sent to the Editor.
Ordination and Induction of the Rev. Finlay Macleod.—The Northern Presbytery met at Evelix, Dornoch, on Tuesday, 5th October, for the ordination and induction of the Rev. Finlay Macleod to the joint congregation of Dornoch and Rogart. The Rev. William Grant preached from H. Cor. iv. 7—”But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God and not of us.” The Rev. Ewen Macqueen then put to Mr Macleod the questions put to probationers on being called to a congregation. After signing the formula, Mr Macleod was then ordained to the office of the holy ministry by solemn prayer and imposition of hands. There was a very large congregation present, and the proceedings were followed with the deepest attention. The whole service from beginning to end was very solemn and impressive, and we believe the Lord’s gracious presence was felt by not a few. It is the prayer of those who long for the prosperity of Sion that the Lord may graciously own the labours of Mr Macleod in that part of the vineyard where his lot is presently cast. We wish the congregation all spiritual prosperity in the Lord.
London Mission.—We are pleased to intimate that the Hall (Conference Hall, Eccleston Street, Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, S.W.) is again opened and services are conducted every Sabbath in English and Gaelic at the hours specified on page iii. of the Magazine cover by Mr J. Macleod, divinity student. We sincerely trust that Free Presbyterians in London will encourage these services by attending them, and that those who are prevented from attendance owing to distance from the Hall will do what they can to help the Mission financially.
Obituary.—We regret to learn that Mr Angus Macrae, our esteemed missionary at North Tolsta, has passed away. Mr Macrae was an elder of St Jude’s congregation, Glasgow. We extend our sympathy to the widow and family, and also to the North Tolsta congregation. We hope to have a fuller notice in a later issue.
Memorial to the late Revs. J. S. Sinclair and J. B. Radasi.—A sum of about £40 is needed, along with what has been already collected privately, to erect a stone at the grave of the late Rev. J. S. Sinclair, Glasgow. Rev. John Tallach has also written asking for help to erect a stone at the grave of the Rev. J. B. Radasi. Rev. N. Cameron, 216 West Regent Street, Glasgow, will thankfully receive, and acknowledge in the Free Presbyterian Magazine,” any contribution sent for the above purposes. The appeal is endorsed by the Southern Presbytery.—N. Macintyre, Clerk of Presbytery.