Communions.—John Knox’s, Glasgow (Hall, 2 Carlton Place, South Side), and Lochinver (Sutherland), first Sabbath of October; Gairloch (Ross), second; Wick, fifth. Oban, first Sabbath of November; St. Jude’s, Glasgow (Jane Street, Blythswood Square), second.
Day of Humiliation.—In accordance with the instructions of last Synod, it has been arranged that a Day of Humiliation and Prayer for the general religious condition of the country, and the dangers of Romish aggression will (God willing) be held throughout the Church on Thursday the 12th day of October. May the Lord grant His presence and blessing with signs following!
Return of Canadian Deputy.—It is matter of thankfulness that the Rev. Neil Macintyre of Stornoway, our Canadian deputy, arrived safely back in this country on 1st September. Mr. Macintyre’s health previous to his outgoing had been somewhat backward. The change has benefitted him much, though he had the usual busy and arduous time that falls to the lot of our Canadian deputies. His report will be looked forward to with interest, if all is well, at the November Synod.
Meeting of Synod.—The half-yearly meeting of Synod will (God willing) be held in the Hall of St. Jude’s Church, Glasgow, on Tuesday the 14th November. Rev. Donald Graham, Shieldaig, the retiring moderator, is expected to preach at 11 a.m.
Missionaries and Catechists’ Collection.—The first of the two Collections per annum for Missionaries and Catechists falls to be taken during the month of October. The mode of collection for the first, recommended by the Synod, is by book from house to house.
Acknowledgments.—Mr. Angus Clunas, Treasurer, 18 Ardconnel Terrace, Inverness, acknowledges with thanks the following donations:—For Sustentation Fund—£20 from “Anonymous” (Glasgow P.O.); 7/6 from Miss M’Kay, Discovery, B.C., and 1/6 from Mrs. Fraser, La Clede Ave., Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.A., per Rev. J. S. Sinclair; 25 dollars from “A Friend,” Detroit, U.S.A., and 5 dollars from “A Friend,” Kincardine, Ontario, Canada, per Rev. Neil M’Intyre. For Foreign Missions—20/- from “Friend,” Dingwall, for South African Mission and Kaffir Bibles and Psalms; 20/- from “Anonymous,” for South African Mission, per Rev. J. R. Mackay; 20/- from S. Porter, Esq., Pitnacree House, Maitland, Australia, and 10/- from Mr. J. Macdonald, Applecross (marriage offering), per Rev. Walter Scott; 10/- from “Anonymous” (Lochinver P.O.); 5/- from “Anonymous,” per Rev. Neil Cameron, for Kaffir Psalms; 5/- from Mrs. Macleod, Colbost, Skinidin, Skye, for Kaffir Bibles; 10/- from “A Friend,” per Rev. D. Macfarlane, and 10/- from Mrs. Maciver, Nairn, per Mr. F. Maciver, for Mr. Radasi’s Church Building Fund; 10 dollars from “Friend,” Kincardine, Ontario, Canada, per Rev. Neil M’Intyre, and 5/8 from T. Macdonald, Brock, Saskatchewan, per Rev. J. S. Sinclair, for Foreign Missions. For College Fund (Students’ Aid Fund)—25 dollars from “A Friend,” Brucefield, Ontario, Canada, per Rev. Neil M’Intyre. The Rev. N. Cameron begs to acknowledge with thanks—10/- from “A Widow and Family,” £1 from “J. F.,” and 10/- from “Inverness-shire,” in aid of Rev. J. B. Radasi’s Church Building Fund; and 10/- from “Inverness-shire,” in aid of St. Jude’s Building Fund. The Rev. Alex. Macrae, Portree, acknowledges with thanks the following donations towards the Portree Manse Debt:—10/-, post mark, “Garelochhead”; and 10/-, post mark, “Wick,” per Rev. Donald Macfarlane, Dingwall.
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Subscriptions Received for Magazine.—Mrs. Mackintosh, Tordarroch Mains, Daviot, 5/; J. Adamson, Helmsdale, 6/; Miss Mackay, Discovery, B.C., 2/6; T. M’Donald, Brock, Saskatchewan, 2/6; J. F. Mackay, Park Hill, Ontario, 2/6; R. Macfarlane, Uiskeva, Benbecula, 2/6; Mrs. M’Leod, Torran, Achnacarnin, Stoer, 2/6; D. M’Gregor, Kishorn, 2/6; Messrs. Adshead & Son, Glasgow, 27/3; M. Beaton, Waternish, 4/10; Miss Urquhart, Gask House, Auchterarder, 2/6; M. M’Kenzie, Laid off Riff, 2/6; Miss M’Iver, Lumphanan, 2/6; D. Cameron, Ledmore, Laig, 5/; H. M’Queen, Kerrycroj, Bute, 2/6; Miss M’Donald, Redpoint, Gairloch, 2/6; W. M’Gillivray, Gorthlick, 31/; A. Fraser, for St. Jude’s Collectors, 57/2; J. M’Lennan, Fernamore, Shieldaig, 2/6; Miss M’Lean, Badachro House, Gairloch, 2/6; D. M’Lennan, Luibchlaggan, Garve, 2/6; E. Mackay, Arsaig, Laig, 2/6; Mrs. A. J. Ross, Nairn, Ontario, 2/6; Per A. Beaton, Manderston, Wyoming, U.S.A., for P. Younger, Mrs. R. A. Baldwin, and J. S. Warren, 5/10; R. Forbes, Cardross Street, Glasgow, 2/6; R. & D. Sutherland, Castletown, Thurso, 11/11½; W. Day, Edinburgh, 10/8; J. M’Donald, Badcall, Scourie, 2/6; A. Mackay, tailor, Lochcarron, 2/6; D. M’ Rae, Fort Augustus, 2/6; M. M’Callum, Taynult, 3/; Miss Bain, Bidden- den, Kent, 2/6; Mrs. Morrison, Habost, Ness, 3/; W. Love, Glasgow, 6/4; N. Campbell, Farley, Beauly, 2/6; D. M’Kinnon, N. Ballachulish, 2/6; H. M’Kenzie, Culkein, Stoer, 2/6; A. Munro, Inver, Lochinver, 2/6; Mrs. Mackintosh, Lockharton Gardens, Edinburgh, 2/6; D. Leslie, Skelto, 2/6; J. M’Sween, Connel Ferry, 2/6; Miss M. A. Ross, Ardmore, by Laig, 3/.