THE LATE REV. A. M. BANNATYNE.
WE regret to record this month the death of the Rev. A. M. Bannatyne, which took place at his house, Ardwell, Rothesay, on the 4th December. Mr. Bannatyne was at one time the minister of a Free Church Congregation in Aberdeen, but left the Free Church a number of years ago on account of her declensions from her original principles and practice. He contended strongly against the introduction of instrumental music into the Church, and wrote an able pamphlet on the subject. At Rothesay he conducted regular services until he was laid aside by illness. Mr. Bannatyne was much esteemed for his personal character. His death, at an advanced age, will be mourned by his hearers and other friends throughout the country. He leaves a widow, with whom much sympathy is felt in her bereavement.