MOST of our readers will know that Mr. James Fraser is at present preparing to return to our Mission in Southern Rhodesia. Present arrangements are that he return next spring, when he will proceed to Shangani. This district is about 100 miles distant from Ingwenya, and is at present in a comparatively undeveloped state. A suitable car is therefore a just necessity for missionary labour in that area.
The Foreign Missions Committee have asked Mr. Fraser to visit as many of the congregations in the Church as he conveniently can for the purpose of giving our people first-hand informations of conditions and work on the Mission. Reports indicate that in those congregations which have already been visited these lectures have been greatly appreciated. Other congregations desirous of availing themselves of this opportunity will require to arrange directly with Mr. Fraser, whose present address is Timaru House, Strathpeffer. At these meetings, a Special Collection is being taken, the proceeds of which will be set aside for the purpose of purchasing a car. The sum aimed at is £500.
The Committee feel that our people have only to be informed of the above arrangements to respond with their usual liberality. Private donations to the Shangani Car Fund will also be welcomed, and should be sent to either Mr. Fraser or Mr. J. Grant, 4 Millburn Road, Inverness.
—James MacLeod, Convener, F.M.C.