Communions.—August—First Sabbath, Dingwall; second, Portree; third, Laide, and Bonar-Bridge; fourth, Stornoway, and Finsbay. September—First Sabbath, Vatten; third, Tarbert (Harris). 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 dates of Communions should be sent to the Editor.
Arrival of the Rev. John Tallach.—As many of our readers are aware, Rev. John and Mrs. Tallach and family reached this country safely near the end of June. We are sure we express the mind of our readers when we wish them a hearty welcome to Scotland. As Mr. Tallach will be home for several months, our people in different parts of the Church will (D.V.) have opportunities of hearing from his lips an account of the work being carried on in our South African Mission.
Held Over.—A number of obituaries, with a sermon by the late Rev. Neil Cameron, have been held over owing to pressure on our space.
Opening of New Church in Braes.—The new church in Braes, Portree, was formally opened for worship on Monday, the 20th June, in the presence of a large congregation, some of whom had to stand at the door owing to the lack of room. The Rev. M. Morrison, Lochinver, and Rev. M. Gillies, Stornoway,
having come in from Glendale communion, took part in the opening service, Mr. Morrison preaching a suitable discourse for the occasion from the Songs of Solomon, iv., 16. At the conclusion of the service he congratulated the congregation on having such a comfortable building to worship in. The Braes people have been very faithful to the Church since its formation, and have borne with patience the discomfort of worshipping in the local school for 39 years. Their faithfulness and patience have at last been rewarded in the good providence of God by having now in their possession an excellent building. May the Lord meet with many souls in it, and lead them to a saving knowledge of His dear Son. Special thanks are due to Mr. Archie Macpherson, Glasgow, the son of our late worthy elder, at his own expense, and also to the collectors and contributors who helped to pay the cost of the building. The liberality of those present at the opening service was shown in the large collection made—over £38. By the help of friends it is hoped that the remaining debt on the building will soon be paid off.
D. M. M.
Collection.—The Collection this month is for the College Fund.
Appeal from Plockton Congregation. — The Free Presbyterian Congregation of Plockton has been without a place of worship of their own since its formation in 1893. They are now taking steps to collect funds to build a place of worship. The people are willing to do all they can to meet the expenses involved, but feel they are unable to do so without outside help. They, therefore, feel constrained to respectfully appeal for assistance to Christian friends, to whose liberality they look with confidence. Contributions will be received and gratefully acknowledged by Mr. A. Gollan, Cooper Street, Plockton, or by Mr. D. Matheson, 5 Harbour Street, Plockton.
The Western Presbytery cordially endorse this appeal.
M. Morrison, Moderator; D. M. Macdonald, Clerk.