Communions.—Ullapool, first Sabbath of March; Portree, and Tarbert, Harris, second; Kinlochbervie, fourth; John Knox’s, Glasgow (Hall, 2 Carlton Place, South-side, near Suspension Bridge), and Stoer, Sutherlandshire, first Sabbath of April; Greenock, and Lochgilphead, second; St. Jude’s, Glasgow, and Wick, fourth.
Purchase of St. Jude’s Church, Glasgow.—It is likely known to many of our readers that this Church building has been hitherto held on rent by the Free Presbyterian Congregation, which has met in it since 1893. The building, with the ground adjoining, was put up for sale by the proprietor on Wednesday, 27th January, in the Faculty Hall, Glasgow. The upset price was £3000; but owing to competition, the property fell to the St. Jude’s Congregation at £3760. We understand that the payment and transfer will take place at the May term. The St. Jude’s Building Fund is fairly well forward to meet the demand soon to be made upon it, but as yet it falls short by £300 of the required sum. It is a matter of satisfaction, not only to the St. Jude’s Congregation, but to the whole Free Presbyterian Church, that such an adequate and well-situated building for worship has been permanently secured in such a large centre of population as the city of Glasgow. For the benefit of strangers, it may be mentioned that the locality of the church is Jane Street, between Blythswood Square and Pitt Street, off Sauchiehall Street.
Congregation of Strathy.—An Appeal.—A Free Presbyterian Congregation has existed at Strathy since 1893. It has been, through the generosity of the School Board, granted the use of Strathy Public School for Religious Services for the past sixteen years. It is now felt, on all hands, that it is not desirable that the Congregation should permanently look to the School Board to grant this facility. At a recent meeting of the Congregation, it was resolved to proceed to erect a place of worship in connection with the Free Presbyterian Church. The proprietor, some time since, granted a suitable site. The Church, about to be built, is to be seated for about 250 persons. The material will be stone. The probable cost is £350. The Congregation, although prepared to do their utmost, cannot bear this burden alone, and in the circumstances would venture to appeal to friends of the cause everywhere to give them aid in this undertaking.
Contributions may be sent to Mr. Murdoch Mackay, Strathy Point, by Thurso, who will thankfully acknowledge any contribution, however small.
The Northern Presbyterian of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland have cordially endorsed the above appeal.—JOHN R. MACKAY, Clerk.
The late Mrs. MacPherson, Oban.—We regret to record this month the death of Mrs. MacPherson, Cluny House, Oban.
The deceased, who had reached a very advanced age, was a person highly respected by all who knew her for her personal piety and integrity of principle. Faithful to the principles of the Free Church in 1843, Mrs. MacPherson was equally steadfast in 1893, and was devotedly attached to the testimony then raised for truth. Though for some years confined to the house, she will be missed by the congregation at Oban, which has lost in her one of its most worthy, praying members.
The late Mr. Macdonald, Glasgow.—We note in a few words this month, with much regret, the death of Mr. Murdo Macdonald, 108 West Graham Street, Glasgow, an esteemed elder of St. Jude’s Church. Mr. Macdonald, who was 62 years of age, was a Christian man of sincere and solid piety, and was much respected by all who knew him. For some time back he acted as missionary to our people at Clydebank. Much sympathy is felt for his widow and family in their great bereavement. Their loss is shared by the Church at large. We expect to have a fuller notice in next issue.
Acknowledgments.—Rev. Neil Cameron begs to acknowledge, with thanks, £20, received from two friends in Canada, as a donation towards the expenses of deputy to be sent to the Mission in South Africa. Rev. J. S. Sinclair acknowledges, with thanks, five dollars (20/6) received from Mr. S. Bannerman, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, for Foreign Mission Fund; also £1 from Miss Ross, Chesham Place, London, for same purpose.
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Subscriptions Received for Magazine.—H. M’Bean, Daviot, 2/6; P. MacKenzie, Beauly, 2/6; Mrs. Fraser, Braes of Ullapool, 1/3; A. Fraser, for St. Jude’s Collectors, 28/10; D. M’Pherson, Kames, 40/3; G. Matheson, Stoer, 1/3; R. Finlayson, Harlaw Street, Glasgow, 2/; M. Beaton, Waternish, 2/3; Miss Mackay, Hope Park Terrace, Edinburgh, 2/6; J. Adamson, Helmsdale, 3/; Mrs. D. Beaton, Alligin, Torridon, 2/6; Miss C. Forbes, Kelso, 2/6; Mrs. Macadie, Brawlbin, 2/6; D. Mackay, Plockton, £1; J. MacIain, Portree, 30/; J. D. Kidd, North Sydney, Australia, 2/6; J. Leitch, Toward Point, 2/6; Mrs. M’Kinnon, D. Livingston, Mrs. Gillanders—all Applecross—2/6 each; G. Souter, Dingwall, 45/7; Mr. M’Callum, Willow Cottage, Thundergay, Arran, 2/6; H. Morrison, Scourie, 1/3; Mrs. Malcolm, New Brighton, 2/6; Mrs. A. Mackenzie, Aulgrishan, Garloch, 2/6; Mrs. J. Kerr, Stoer, 2/6; D. Mackenzie, M. Kildrummie, Nairn, bound vol., 3/2; K. Munro, Nedd, Lochinver, 2/6; Miss M’Rae, Nedd, 2/6; M. Stewart, fish salesman, Kyle, 2/6; A. Campbell, Diabaig, Torridon, 2/6; Miss M. Campbell, Auchindunie, Alness, 2/6; Mrs. W. H. Gibb, Weston-Super-Mare, 5/; D. M’Kinnon, Craiglea Villa, Struan, Skye, 11/; Miss C. M’Killop, Caticol, Arran, 2/6; Widow A. M’Leod and Mrs. K. Martin, Struth, Harris, 1/3 each; Miss M. M’Rae, Kincardine, Ontario, 7/6; Miss Crawford, Ardfern, Lochgilphead, 2/6; A. Fraser, missionary, Collam, Harris, 5/; W. Day, Edinburgh, 8/8; A. Macmaster, Shedgoy, Arran, 2/6; G. Macdonald, Ednam, 2/6; J. M’Donald, joiner, Applecross, 3/4—bound vol.; Nurse J. Sinclair, Hill Street, Glasgow, 2/6; G. M’Leod, Arkona, W. Williams, Ontario, 8/3; Miss A. M’Lean, New York, 2/6; D. M’Iver, Strathconon, 2/6; J. Macdonald, Rangag, Latheron, 2/6; D. M’Kerrell, Islay, 2/6, and donation, 2/6; per Mr. A. M’Coll, Mrs. Urquhart, Ontario, 2/6.
Several Articles are held over till next issue.—Ed.