Communions.—Ullapool (Ross), Vatten (Skye), and Stratherrick (Inverness), first Sabbath of September; Broadford (Skye), Finsbay (Harris), and Strathy (Sutherlandshire), second; Applecross (Ross), Tarbert (Harris), and Stoer (Sutherland), third; Laide (Ross), and Tolsta (Lewis), fourth. John Knox’s, Glasgow (Hall, 2 Carlton Place, South-side), first Sabbath of October.
Resolution of Southern Presbytery re Cadder Disaster and Sabbath Desecration.—A severe disaster took place in connection with a coal mine at Cadder, not far from Glasgow, on Sabbath evening, 3rd August, whereby over twenty men lost their lives. The Southern Presbytery on 18th August
adopted the following resolution on the subject:—”The Southern Presbytery of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland observe with sincere grief the very painful visitation of Divine Providence at Cadder coal-pit, which happened on Sabbath the 3rd August, and feel it to be their duty to God and their fellowmen to protest against the practice of the Carron Company, inasmuch as it now appears that they employ their men to work on the Lord’s Day, and also against the action of the men themselves who deliberately work on the Sabbath in defiance of the Lord’s commandment to the contrary. The Presbytery would strongly urge upon employers and employees, whether in connection with this Company or elsewhere, the great importance of abstaining from such transgression of God’s law, as Sabbath desecration is a grievous sin which will not escape punishment in time or in eternity. The Presbytery would extend their deep sympathy to the bereaved families and dependants of the men who have been so suddenly and unexpectedly overtaken with so dire a calamity.”
Appeal by Congregation of Finsbay, South Harris.
—The people of Finsbay have been worshipping for the last twenty years in an old school-house, which can no longer accommodate them, and is also very badly ventilated. At the Communion time the services are always held in the open air, in all kinds of weather, and with great discomfort and inconvenience. These circumstances compel them to build a new place of worship at once. The proprietor has most generously given a very suitable site for a new church. The people give willingly and liberally to the cause of Christ according to their means; but as many are comparatively poor they stand very much in need of outside help. They earnestly appeal to the liberality of Christian friends and sympathisers everywhere for help. Contributions will be thankfully received and acknowledged by the Treasurer, Mr. John Morrison, Finsbay, Obbe, South Harris. (Signed) D. N. MACLEOD, Moderator; DONALD BETHUNE, Session-Clerk.
Bembesi Church Building Fund.—The Foreign Mission Committee would thank very sincerely all the friends who have so far contributed towards the above fund. The Committee, instructed by the Synod, had to borrow £200 from the ordinary Foreign Mission Fund to settle with the Contractor, and they would feel very much gratified should friends help them to wipe out this remaining deficiency. Contributions may be sent to Mr. Angus Clunas, 35 Ardconnell Terrace, Inverness, or to Rev. Neil Cameron, 4 Shaftesbury Terrace, Glasgow.
NEIL CAMERON, Convener.
Acknowledgments.—Mr. Angus Clunas, Treasurer, 35 Ardconnell Terrace, Inverness, begs to acknowledge, with thanks, the following donations:—For Sustentation Fund—£20 from
“Lady Friend,” Glasgow, per Rev. N. Cameron; 10/- from “Anon,” Dingwall P.O.; 10/- from Mr. Macpherson, Braefoot, Strontian; 5/- from Mr. A. Mackay, tailor, Lochcarron. For Matabele Church Building Fund—£4 from “Free Presbyterian,” Kingussie (equally for Matabele Church and Kaffir Psalms); 16/- from Mrs. Munro, Simcoe, Ont. (12/- from self and 4/- from Friends), per Rev. J. S. Sinclair; 5/- from “A Friend,” Carrbridge; 5/- from Mrs. H. Morrison, Harpsdale, Halkirk, and 2/6 from Mr. James Ross, Toftingall, per Mr. J. Morrison; 20/- from “B. F.,” Ballinluig P.O. (for Church Fund), and 10/- for Psalms in Kaffir. Perhaps “B. F.” would be good enough to write and say whether or not “Church Fund” means Matabele Church Building Fund.—Rev. N. Cameron acknowledges, with many thanks, £1 from Mrs. M., and 10/- from Mrs. M’M., both in Rogart, in aid of Bembesi Church Building Fund.