Communions.—October—Second Sabbath, Ness and Gairloch; third, Scourie; fourth, Lochinver and Greenock; fifth, Wick. November—First Sabbath, Oban and Halkirk; second, Glasgow; third, Dornoch and Edinburgh. 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 alteration of, the above dates of Communions should be sent to the Editor.
Collection for the Month.—The first Collection for the Home Mission (Missionaries and Catechists) Fund is to be taken up this month by book.
Rev. Donald Urquhart.—Mr. Urquhart arrived safely in this country at the beginning of September. At a meeting of the Foreign Mission Committee, held in Glasgow, on 12th September, it was decided that Mr. Urquhart proceed next month (October) to Jerusalem which is to be his headquarters. We are sure we are expressing our readers wishes in saying that we wish him all success in the Lord.
Call to Rev. John Colquhoun.—Mr. Colquhoun has received a unanimous call from Glendale. The ordination and induction has been appointed by the Western Presbytery to take place (D.V.) on Thursday, 28th September.
History of the Free Presbyterian Church.—As we have received a number of orders and inquiries in connection with the above we may inform those interested that the book is now printed and that whenever the bound copies are received from the binders parcels of the book will be sent to ministers, missionaries, and others from whom the book may be had. Those sending orders direct should address them to Rev. Wm. Grant, Free Presbyterian Manse, Halkirk, Caithness, and not to the Editor. The price is 2s. 6d. or 2s. 10d. post free.