Communions.—1st Sabbath of September, Lochcarron; 2nd, Carrbridge, Coigach, and Strathy; 3rd, Applecross; 4th, Laide (Aultbea).
Induction at Lairg.—The Northern Presbytery met in the Church at Lairg, Sutherlandshire, at 2 P.M. on Friday, the 7th August, for the induction of the Rev. Ewen Macqueen, late of Harris, to the pastorate of the combined congregation of Lairg, Dornoch, Rogart, and Creich, Sutherlandshire. The Rev. Donald Macfarlane, Dingwall, presided, and preached from Isaiah liii. 11, very specially from the words “By his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many.” The other members of Presbytery present were the Rev. Donald Beaton, Wick, the Rev. D. S. Cameron, of Halkirk and Helmsdale, and Mr. Andrew Tulloch, Dornoch, elder. After divine worship, a short narrative was given of the steps in the call to Mr. Macqueen, whereupon, after answering the questions and signing the Formula, he was solemnly inducted to the pastoral charge of the congregation. Rev. Mr. Macfarlane then addressed some suitable words of counsel to the newly-inducted pastor, while Rev. Mr. Beaton addressed the congregation as to their special duties. There was a large attendance of people from the various places in the neighbourhood, and the induction of a minister in this part of the vineyard is looked upon with much satisfaction. Mr. Macfarlane preached in English in the evening after the induction, while Mr. Beaton introduced Mr. Macqueen on the Sabbath following. The manse is situated at Bonar Bridge, Creich.