MR. JAMES M’KENZIE, HELMSDALE.
IT is with feelings of regret that we have to record the death of Mr. James M’Kenzie, merchant, Helmsdale, which took place after a short illness on the 7th January, at the age of sixty-eight years. Deceased, who was of a quiet and retiring disposition, was a loyal Free Presbyterian, and at the formation of the Helmsdale Congregation was appointed secretary and treasurer, a position which he held with utmost satisfaction to the people until called away. His books testify to his sterling honesty and faithful stewardship in the affairs of the congregation. No more will he go in and out among us, and a blank is felt in the congregation, which will not be easily filled. He leaves a widow and a family of two daughters and four sons to mourn his loss, with whom deepest sympathy is felt in their great bereavement.—J. A.
As we go to press, we learn with regret the decease of Mr. Hector Jack, Strathconon, which took place on the 15th March. A fuller notice of this able and worthy layman we expect to have in a future issue.